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Seahorse REVO4 and Matrix KontikiDrone
Thanks for purchasing your Seahorse REVO4 or Matrix KontikiDrone. These fishing drones are the
culmination of many years of development to ensure your drone fishing experience is both safe,
enjoyable and successful.
Fishing Drones combine the technology of avionics,
electronics and robotics to create a flying machine. We
add complexity by pulling a line from the beach over
water. When flying a drone, you are a pilot with all the
responsibilities that go with that. This includes ensuring
everything is in good working order and operating and
responding correctly before flying. If you have any
concerns or worries while flying, release the load and
return the KontikiDrone to the beach to land.
Remember - Always perform the pre-flight checklist.
Seahorse recommends you follow the training guide in this manual and only proceed to the next
stage after you have mastered the current stage. You need to be comfortable flying so you can
correctly respond to the actions of the KontikiDrone.
Seahorse offers one on one learn to fly lessons to teach the basics of drone flying. Details are on
our website –
www.seahorse.net.nz
Read and understand the manual before attempting to fly. This manual contains several warnings.
This is based on what we have learnt the hard (and expensive) way. There is little room for error
with flying and if you are not careful you could crash and maybe lose your KontikiDrone.
Your new Seahorse KontikiDrone has passed it's Quality Assurance checks and have completed
several test flights before being released for sale.
PAYLOAD
The REVO4 is a very powerful fishing drone and can lift large baits or payloads. The REVO4 will
happily pull 15 hooks out to 750 metres or carry a large single bait up to 4kg's over a shorter
distance.
As the load increases, the flight characteristics of the drone will change including makes it slower
to respond to control inputs. Larger payloads will result in higher wear and tear on the battery,
frame and motors. Flight time is also reduced and your stress levels will be higher. It is best to
develop your skills so you are experienced and comfortable before attempting large payloads.
INSTRUCTIONAL VIDEOS
This manual will step you through the operation of the Seahorse
REVO4 Kontiki, but it is very difficult to describe all the steps and
procedures to fly a drone. In addition to the manual, there will
be instructional videos available online. These will be on our
website as well as on our YouTube channel.
It is recommended you watch the videos.
The Cuta-copter videos are also available to watch.

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  • Page 1 You need to be comfortable flying so you can correctly respond to the actions of the KontikiDrone. Seahorse offers one on one learn to fly lessons to teach the basics of drone flying. Details are on our website –...
  • Page 2 The Seahorse fishing drones are large powerful machines that can cause damage and serious injury. It must be operated in a safe manner, responsibly and with caution. Seahorse fishing drones are not intended for use by children. Hooks are dangerous to the unwary.
  • Page 3 Indemnity The user accepts all liability and responsibility for the safe operation of the Drone. The user understands that Seahorse cannot be held responsible for any damage resulting from an accident as well as any consequential damage. The user undertakes to only operate the Drone when they are competent in the operation of the craft.
  • Page 4 The batteries used in the Seahorse KontikiDrone is a LiPo battery. LiPo Batteries should not be left unattended with charging. Place the LiPo battery on a concrete floor or a metal tray when charging. Read the manual for the battery charger.
  • Page 5 One 14ah SLA battery would be able to charge one 6S 5000mAh LiPo battery. 1. Checking Battery Voltage Seahorse supplies a battery checker with the KontikiDrone. The battery checker will check the voltage of the battery and the voltage of each cell in the battery.
  • Page 6 The Seahorse REVO4 KontikiDrone The Seahorse REVO4 KontikiDrone is a simple drone designed to pull hooks and baits out to sea. Drones only fly because they have counter-rotating propellers, the front left and rear right propellers rotate clockwise and the front right and rear left rotate counter-clockwise. Another way to view it is the propellers rotate into the ends of the drone.
  • Page 7 A Drone is an aircraft and therefore is controlled by aircraft flying regulations. Special regulations for drones include • Must not fly over 120 metres in altitude – REVO4 is limited to 45 metres • Must stay within line of sight – REVO4 is limited to 750 metres •...
  • Page 8 To DIS-ARM is to pull both joysticks down and outwards (towards the sides of the transmitter) and hold until the motors stop, which will be approx two seconds. DO NOT DIS-ARM while the drone is in the air – it will stop flying and crash. Practice first with just the transmitter.
  • Page 9 • DO NOT MOVE THE DRONE UNTIL GREEN LIGHT FLASHING SLOWLY. Practice with the Drone The REVO4 is a large drone and you need a large area to comfortably fly it. Seahorse recommends performing your practice flights in a park or other open area (school sports field). Drones are affected by the wind, so it is better to practice on a calm day that is not too windy.
  • Page 10 WARNING * If the drone will not hover in one place it is likely the compass calibration process will need to be redone. See instruction later in the manual. Practice 3 Same as Practice 2, but once you are hovering try flying forward, backwards and side to side. You can also yaw left and right.
  • Page 11 This is best with a second person watching your reel so they can warn the pilot of any issues. The pilot should have their finger on the release switch ready to release if there is an issue. Seahorse recommends fly out slowly to ensure the fishing reel, line, hooks and traces are operating as expected.
  • Page 12 You have completed your practice flying and you now feel ready for your first fishing trip. Test Flight Seahorse recommends performing a short test flight to ensure the drone is operating correctly and the weather (wind) conditions are as expected. A simple 30 second up, out, back and land flight should suffice.

  • Page 13: Technical Information

    This will reduce the current draw on the battery and will give the drone a chance to fly home. Maintenance The REVO4 is easy to look after and there is minimal maintenance needed, But the beach and marine environment are harsh on equipment. A small bottle of Corrosion X is supplied with the REVO4 and Seahorse also sells it in a spraycan.
  • Page 14 • Wash the drone with a salt removal product like Salt Away or warm soapy water. • Open the REVO4 by removing the mounting rivets with a sharp side cutter. Do not cut the rivets, use the sharp edge to get under the lip and pull the rivets out.
  • Page 15 There is possible damage to the battery wires or the connectors • Check the connector fit is firm and tight – not loose • Try a different battery • Do not fly as there is a risk of power failure – call Seahorse for advice. •...
  • Page 16 Theory Test – This is a multi choose test - Answers at the end. 1. Where is the best place to do your first test flight? A) Inside so no-one can see if you make a mistake B) A large open area like the local park C) Bugger that –...
  • Page 17 15. I am not sure about flying – is there anyone who can help me? A) No – toughen up and go for it. B) Yes – Seahorse offers one on one learn to fly lessons 16. When is the best time and way to drop the line? A) It is best to drop the line and hooks when the drone is moving.
  • Page 18 Answers 1. B. The REVO4 is a large drone so you need a large open area to fly. A local park of sports field is best. 2. B. The general rule is 4km’s but there are special rules for busier airports. Hospitals have heliports and they are classed as airports.
  • Page 19 The drone will only disarm automatically if the landing surface is reasonably level. 15.B. Seahorse offers a range of "one on one" "learn to fly" lessons ranging from one hour at the Seahorse factory to a whole day at a beach near you. These range from getting you off the ground to stepping you through the various steps including flying a line out to sea.

  • Page 20: Compass Calibration

    Compass Calibration The Compass Calibration is easy to do once you understand the process. Watch the video is the easiest way to understand the process. The simplest way to rotate the drone during the calibration process is to hold it out in front of you and for you to then rotate around in a circle. (1) Please DO NOT calibrate the compass in magnetic interference zone.

  • Page 21: Led Indicators

    LED Indicators ： Blink ： On 1. Normal Status LED Status Descriptions Reasons LED Light is not blinking or Manual Mode constantly on. Yellow Light blinks once per second Attitude Mode slowly. Green Light blinks once per second GPS Mode slowly.
  • Page 22 Seahorse KontikiDrone Service Log Retain with KontikiDrone Model Serial Number Date Purchased Owner Contact Phone number Item Seahorse 6 month Year 6 month Year 6 month Year Date Technician Firmware Update Gyro Calibration Gains Checked Acc. Calibration Mag. Calibration Voltage Calibration Flight Controller ESC’s...
  • Page 23 Seahorse KontikiDrone Flight Log Retain with the KontikiDrone Model Serial Number Date Purchased Owner Contact Phone number Pilot Location Date Time Flight Time Issues / Signed Factory S. Africa Factory S. Africa Seahorse Tauranga...

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