SWELLPRO SPLASH DRONE User Manual

SWELLPRO SPLASH DRONE User Manual

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SPLASH DRONE
User Manual V1.0
Disclaimer & Warning
Please read this disclaimer carefully before using Splash Drone. By using this product, you hereby
to agree this disclaimer and signify that you have read this manual fully. This product is not suitable
for people who are under age of 18.
Please obey relevant regulations of the International Civil Aviation Organization, local airspace
control law and UAV management rules. Operate only in a safe area; like an open field, Do not
operate close to crowds and populated areas.
Splash Drone is an excellent flight platform offering an excellent flight experience providing, only if
it is powered normally and is in a good working condition. Splash Drone has a built-in GPS system
and also efforts have been made to reduce an accidental starting, you need to be mindful of risks
when the main power battery is connected. We strongly recommend users to remove all propellers
when calibrating and setting parameters to reduce these risks. Make sure all connections are good,
and keep children and animals away when conducting , system calibration and parameter setup.
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  • Page 1 Splash Drone is an excellent flight platform offering an excellent flight experience providing, only if it is powered normally and is in a good working condition. Splash Drone has a built-in GPS system and also efforts have been made to reduce an accidental starting, you need to be mindful of risks when the main power battery is connected.
  • Page 2 15. Damage(s) or injuries caused by knowingly flying the Splash Drone in abnormal condition (such as oil, soil, sand and other unknown material ingress into the Splash Drone or the assembly is not completed, the main components have obvious faults, obvious defect or missing accessories).
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    20. All parts must be kept out of the reach of children to avoid choke hazard; if a child accidentally swallow sandy part you should immediately seek medical assistance. 21. Other losses that are not covered by the scope of SwellPRO liability. Symbol Meaning:...
  • Page 4: Introduction

    Introduction Splash drone is first one of amphibious drone in the world that can carry sports Camera with dive cases easily to record your life moments, especially water sport wonderful moment. With the addition of a 2 or 3 Axis gimbal to make aerial filming so easy, this is the perfect photo platform.
  • Page 5: What's In Box

    RTF Version PRO Version AUTO Version Splash Drone x1 Self-tighten Prop Pair x2(pair) 4S 4500Mah Lipo battery x1 (build- in) Mi600 VTX (build-in) Land Gear x1(pair) Romote controller x1 Short-circuits cable x1 Groud station 2015 SwellPRO All Rights Reserved. www.swellpro.com ©...
  • Page 6 Waterproof Gimbal x1 Gimbal control board x1 M3 x5 screw Quick Release x1 Payload Release 7’’ FPV Monitor Monitor Antenna Monitor AV cable Monitor Power Cable x1 Monitor Bracket 2015 SwellPRO All Rights Reserved. www.swellpro.com ©...
  • Page 7: Preparation

    Please check with follow steps carefully every time before flight. Obey the national laws; do not fly in forbidden areas Check all parts of Splash Drone are in good condition before flight. Do not fly with aging or broken parts.
  • Page 8: Battery

    The built-in ESCs of Splash Drone ONLY supports up to 4S (14.8V) power supply. ONLY use the SwellPRO original motor and 12-inch propeller. If you want to put the Splash Drone in a car, please keep it away from the speaker, since the compass module may be magnetized.
  • Page 9: Battery

    DO NOT drain the battery of Splash Drone or leave the battery plugged into the Splash Drone when unused. When there is low voltage alert please landing timely to avoid damages to the battery or others.
  • Page 10 25%, 2 LED lights: 50%, 3 LED lights: 75%, 4 LED lights means battery is fully charged 5. During the charging process, if the 4 LEDs all keep flashing, this is an ERROR Image I 2015 SwellPRO All Rights Reserved. www.swellpro.com ©...
  • Page 11: Splash Drone

    The 2.4GHz radio band has a completely different behavior than previously used lower frequency bands. Aways keep your Splash Drone in sight as any large object can block the RF signal and lead to loss of control and danger. Never grip the transmitter antenna when operating a Splash Drone as...
  • Page 12 VRA, and gimbal pitch initialization position should be end of left VRB) 4. Throttle (Left) Joystick push Up and pull Down control the Throttle, yaw stick controls Splash Drone left and right horizontal tilt 2015 SwellPRO All Rights Reserved. www.swellpro.com ©...
  • Page 13 Splash Drone. Pushing the joystick further away from center results Splash Drone in a faster rotation velocity. 5, The Pitch (Right) Joystick, push Up and pull down control Splash Drone forward and backward tilt, push left and right control Splash Drone horizontal tilt.
  • Page 14: Propeller

    “CCW” “CW” 2. Uninstall Propellers After the motor stop rotating, power off the Splash Drone and put the Splash drone on a flat place. Hold the motor, and screw out the propeller. Notice: Propellers are self-tightening during flight. DO NOT use any thread locker on the threads.
  • Page 15: Calibration

    Joystick Calibration -->> Compass Calibration --->> Horizontal Position Calibration 1. Remote Controller Joystick Calibration Calibration situation 1. First time use the remote controller. 2. When the joystick in middle position, but the Splash Drone fly sideslip. 3. If remote controller crash occurs. Joystick Calibration Process LED Flashing 1.
  • Page 16 Notice: Please always keep the compass module away from magnets. If this situation occurs please change the compass module before flying, otherwise it may damage the compass module and lead the Splash Drone to work abnormally or even be out of control. Calibration Situation 1.
  • Page 17: Flying Mode Introduction

    3. Splash Drone Horizontal Position Calibration Calibration situation 1. First time use the Splash Drone, or every time when Splash Drone is not horizontal in the air. 2. In ATT mode and in no wind conditions, Splash Drone fly sideslip.
  • Page 18 Max Speed 6m/s speed. Splash Drone flies to top of the TARGET, switch SWB to middle position to turn on the AOC function. The Splash Drone nose always point towards the TARGET.
  • Page 19: Osd

    Remote Controller Menu Menu Meaning Altitud Splash Drone height from the take off place (m). Voltage Splash Drone battery voltage (V). Distanc Splash Drone distance from the take off place (m). Speed Splash Drone fly speed (m/s).
  • Page 20: Before Flying

    1.Safty Guide Always Follow the Safety Guide The Splash Drone allows you to fly in rain, lake and ocean. But make sure not in extreme weather. It is irresponsible and dangerous. Make sure all motors moving direction is in accordance with the operating instructions. If incorrect please adjust the direction.
  • Page 21 3. Ensure all Splash Drone feature has been checked for serviceability before power on 4. When power on Splash Drone, it will enter into a self-check test first. Please make sure no movement on Splash Drone in this short period.
  • Page 22 Vertical height <10M Distance < 15M (Original Height Return Home) Warning: If landing place is not looking accurate, exit Return to Home mode and control Splash Drone land the place where you want. 2015 SwellPRO All Rights Reserved. www.swellpro.com ©...
  • Page 23: Led Flight Indicators

    LED Flight Indicators The front LEDs are for indicating where the nose of the Splash Drone is. They light up solid red only after the motors have started spinning. There are Red and Green indicators; Red indicates forward and Green indicates rear;...
  • Page 24: Low Voltage Warning & Auto Return Flight

    Unlocked, Pitching & Roll joystick not in middle position (Joystick calibration) Throttle joystick not in the lowest neutral position, Intermittent flashing or splash drone compass abnormal (all 3 calibration) No GPS Signal GPS Signal ( 5 satellites ) Normal GPS ( 6 satellites )
  • Page 25: Splash Drone & Battery & Transmitter Specification

    Vertical Landing Warning: If the battery voltage lower than Auto landing setting voltage, please keep aircraft in 50 meter from you. Splash Drone & Battery & Transmitter Specification Splash Drone & Battery & Transmitter Specification Weight (Battery & Propellers Included) 1750Kg ±0.2 m...
  • Page 26: Faq

    Splash Drone use self-tighten propeller, just install the propeller install on the correct motor and fixed Spalsh Drone remote controller push the throttle joy-stick, drone do not fly ? Be safe, before Splash Drone fly ,need break lever to unlock, then push throttle the drone will fly. 2015 SwellPRO All Rights Reserved. www.swellpro.com...
  • Page 27 Aircraft hard searching satellite signal 1, please check whether in building block around.GPS work outdoors open area. 2, please check any objects placed on the top of Splash Drone Start remote controller alarm 1, throttle lever not in lowest postion, Pull throttle lever to the lowest point.

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