Yuneec Typhoon H+ - Boot Up After 6+ Years

Robert Miller · Apr 30, 2025

I recently took my typhoon H plus out of storage with the intent of trying to boot it up after six years of no use. The drone and controller are in almost perfect condition but unfortunately, I discovered that none of the batteries would charge.
I live in San Diego, CA. Before I purchase one of the relatively hard to find batteries, I would like to find out if anyone can tell me what to expect when I try to boot it up. I am concerned about required software or firmware updates, US FAA tracking requirements, no fly zone limitations, and anything else that I might find that prevents me from actually flying the drone.
Thanks for any advice you can provide.

WTFDproject · Apr 30, 2025

Robert Miller said:
I recently took my typhoon H plus out of storage with the intent of trying to boot it up after six years of no use. The drone and controller are in almost perfect condition but unfortunately, I discovered that none of the batteries would charge.
I live in San Diego, CA. Before I purchase one of the relatively hard to find batteries, I would like to find out if anyone can tell me what to expect when I try to boot it up. I am concerned about required software or firmware updates, US FAA tracking requirements, no fly zone limitations, and anything else that I might find that prevents me from actually flying the drone.
Thanks for any advice you can provide.

I am concerned about required software or firmware updates:
There are no actual requirements for firmware updates. The last updates were issued in 2019. The most commonly used update was Build 822 issued March 12, 2019. If you decide you need to update, there is firmware and guidance available to update with SD cards.

US FAA tracking requirements,
You will need a rid module. US versions can be found on sites like Amazon just by searching on "RID module". The registration of the RID Module is well hidden on the FAA website. This post can help you find it without wasting half a day searching: Remote ID registration
Installation for the more common RID Modules is just a strap that goes around a landing gear leg. It works a little bit like this:

No Fly Zone Limitations
You can check the local NFZ zones. There are a couple APPS available on the FAA website for that. See https://www.faa.gov/uas/getting_started/b4ufly .

Anything else that I might find that prevents me from actually flying the drone.
You will also need to update your drone registration. I think they expire at 5 years.
You probably need to take the dumbest test you will ever take.
It's called "The Recreational UAS Safety Test (TRUST)". If you don't know the answer, just guess. They will then give you the correct answer, ask the question again, and repeat until you remember the correct answer for the 10 seconds or so until the question is repeated. I have no idea what the purpose of the test is. Maybe just so the FAA has it documented that you "knew" the laws at some point. You can also study in advance if you want to do it right.

Robert Miller · Apr 30, 2025

WTFDproject said:
I am concerned about required software or firmware updates:
There are no actual requirements for firmware updates. The last updates were issued in 2019. The most commonly used update was Build 822 issued March 12, 2019. If you decide you need to update, there is firmware and guidance available to update with SD cards.

US FAA tracking requirements,
You will need a rid module. US versions can be found on sites like Amazon just by searching on "RID module". Installation for the more common units is just a strap that goes around a landing gear leg. The registration of the RID Module is well hidden on the FAA website. This post can help you find it without wasting half a day searching: Remote ID registration

You will also need to update your drone registration. I think they expire at 5 years.

You probably need to take the dumbest test you will ever take. It's called "The Recreational UAS Safety Test (TRUST)". If you don't know the answer, just guess. They will then give you the answer, ask the question again, and repeat until you remember the correct answer for the 10 seconds or so until the question is repeated. I have no idea what the purpose of the test is. Maybe just so the FAA has it documented that you "knew" the laws at some point. You can also study in advance if you want to do it right.

You can check the local NFZ zones. There are a couple APPS available on the FAA website available for that. See https://www.faa.gov/uas/getting_started/b4ufly .

Very helpful and quick response. Thanks much!

Steve Carr · Apr 30, 2025

WTFDproject said:
Anything else that I might find that prevents me from actually flying the drone.

You should turn on the ST16 and find the RC Monitor selection and test all the switches and sticks. Pay particular attention to the sticks. They should move smoothly on the graph with no jerky or sluggish movement. They should return to exactly zero with the stick is released.