I will throw in my couple of thoughts here... I was exactly where you are about 10 months ago.
This board will be your university. For example, the real users manual for the Typhoon H
can be found here:
Want to help make a better manual?
As I did, follow the advice given here about getting a $60 nano quad to bounce off of the walls
and ceiling first. My own H sat in the box for 6 weeks after I got it. The Blade Nano Qx is a
good choice for $60.00. Simple quad with a simple controller. The ST-16 can be daunting
with all the available buttons and choices.
Also an early skill you need to practice is successfully removing and replacing the camera.
Among other things, one of the keys to reliably getting a successful compass calibration,
is removal of the camera for that procedure. As suggested above, you want to do your first
dozen flights
without the camera.
First, it will help you in making the transition, from flying the Nano to flying the H, since in
both cases you will only be concerned with learning how the sticks move in relation to how
the bird moves. Second, the camera is the most expensive component and most difficult
to repair. Best to protect that investment by minimizing risk early on.
When you are new to RC flying, it is easy to lose orientation of your drone... the original
thread is gone, so credit to the OP CraigCam, for coming up with this idea... paint each
of the landing legs of the H a different color fluorescent paint. I also paint the back covers
of the battery. (Since these pictures, I have changed the back battery cover to orange).
Easy to tell if the H is facing away from you or toward you.
Read the following thread... it can help you determine orientation of the bird on the ST-16,
and is one of the most valuable threads on the forum.
Green Arrow Explained
I'll add to this if I think of more...
