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MOBULA

SMART FISHING DRONE

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V1.1.5

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Page 1 MOBULA SMART FISHING DRONE User Manual For MOBULA V1.1.5 Download the Rippton App Scan this QR code or search for “Rippton” on the Samsung Galaxy Apps, Huawei App Store or App Store to install the app on your mobile device.
Page 2 Trademark Rippton has made every effort to supply trademark information about company names, products and services mentioned in this manual. Trademarks shown below were derived from various sources. All trademarks are the property of their respective owners. General Notice: Some product names used in this manual are used for identification purposes only and may be trademarks of their respective companies.
Page 3: Table Of Contents
4.14. Controlling The Camera Via Controller ............. 42 4.15. Switch MOBULA Operating System From Rippton App To Controller .. 42 4.16. Checking The Battery Level Of The MOBULA And The Controller..43 © 2020 Rippton All Rights Reserved. 3...
Page 4 What To Do In Emergency And Exceptional Situations ......43 4.18. MOBULA Self Protection Mechanism ............44 5. Maintenance ............... 45 5.1. Taking Care Of The MOBULA ..............45 5.2. Replacing The MOBULA Smart Battery ............ 45 5.3. Charging The MOBULA Smart Battery ............. 46 5.4.
Page 5: Preface
The Rippton MOBULA Smart Fishing Drone should only be used by people with experience of flying drones. Users without any drone-piloting experience should practice more than 20 hours in a wide and empty space, before using the MOBULA for sea fishing.
Page 6: Read, Understand And Retain Instructions
In such cases, the warranty will be voided. User manual instruction may be different from the actual operation due to the MOBULA Fishing Drone or Rippton app upgrade or update. Please ensure you have read the latest version of User manual or followed by the instruction in the Rippton app.
Page 7: Obtaining Documentation And Information
This is the English language version of the user manual. Manuals in other languages are available upon request. 1.5.4. Documentation feedback If you are reading Rippton product documentation on the internet, any comments can be submitted on the support website. Comments can also be sent to support@rippton.com. We appreciate your comments.
Page 8: Description Of The Product
• Use in No-Fly Zones. • Use as a toy. The MOBULA must not be used by children under 14 year of age. • The product is not a toy. Use in or near rough water and extreme weather conditions, such as strong winds •...
Page 9: Process Overview
2.2. Process Overview The MOBULA is a drone for professional fishing purposes. It consists of a drone (with built-in camera to spot fish and berley/fishing line release devices), a controller with LCD screen, mobile device clamp. Amongst the most important features is the Return to Home (RTH) function and the berley/fishing line release function.
Page 11: Product Compliance
2.4. Product Compliance This product complies with all relevant Australia & New Zealand Directives. 2.5. Product Components MOBULA Smart Fishing Drone MOBULA Remote Controller © 2020 Rippton All Rights Reserved. 11...
Page 17: Preparation And Installation
Handle, lift, carry and transport the product with great care to prevent it from • being damaged. 3.1. Unpacking The MOBULA And Checking The Contents Make sure the packaging contains the following items: © 2020 Rippton All Rights Reserved. 17...
Page 18: Conditions Before Assembling The Mobula
3.2.2. Make sure that the MOBULA smart battery and controller are fully charged. 3.3. Install The Landing Gear 3.3.1. Take out the MOBULA and the landing gear. Insert the landing gear to the MOBULA till you hear a “click”. NOTICE: The two landing gear parts are different. Make sure the landing gear’s unlock button facing the outside...
Page 19 3.3.2. Flip the MOBULA so it stands with the landing gear on the ground. 3.3.3. Press the battery unlock button and insert the MOBULA smart battery. 3.3.4. Press one of the front arm unlock button. Unfold the arm in position and release the button.
Page 20 Repeat to the other rear arm. 3.3.6. Tighten the propellers with the two screws. NOTICE: Apply removable thread-locking fluid on the screw, before tighten the screw. Do not reuse the screws once it’s been untighten. 20 © 2020 Rippton All Rights Reserved.
Page 21 NOTICE: The CW propellers should be placed at the arm tagged with CW signals. The CCW propellers should be placed at the arm tagged with CCW signals. The below illustration indicates the CCW propellers. © 2020 Rippton All Rights Reserved. 21...
Page 22: Preparation Of The Controller
3.3.8. Unfold MOBULA’s antenna. NOTICE: Fold up the antenna after use. 3.4. Preparation Of The Controller 3.4.1. Put the antennas into the vertical position. 3.4.2. Attach the mobile device clamp. 22 © 2020 Rippton All Rights Reserved.
Page 23: Attach Mobile Device To The Clamp
NOTICE: Make sure you only use a device with a 5G Wi-Fi connection. 3.5. Attach Mobile Device To The Clamp: 3.5.1. Press the unlock button on the mobile device clamp. The upper part of the mobile device clamp folds out. © 2020 Rippton All Rights Reserved. 23...
Page 24 3.5.2. Unfold the two mobile phone holders. 3.5.3. Put your mobile phone on the mobile device clamp. Move the upper part of the mobile device clamp downward to secure the mobile phone. 24 © 2020 Rippton All Rights Reserved.
Page 25: Attach Tablet To The Clamp
3.6.1. Press the unlock button on the mobile device clamp. The upper part of the mobile device clamp folds out. 3.6.2. Put your tablet on the mobile device clamp. Move the upper part of the mobile device clamp downward to secure the tablet. © 2020 Rippton All Rights Reserved. 25...
Page 26: Operation/Use
Ensure there are no other people or any other obstacles within 30 meters radius of • the flying route to avoid possible injury or damage. Ensure there is more than 10 meters distance when operate MOBULA above the • water surface.
Page 27: Starting The Controller
LCD screen and the first indicator on the controller turns green and lights constantly. WARNING If the remote controller first indicator is off, do not fly MOBULA any further, otherwise MOBULA may lose connection and trigger RTH. 4.4. Connecting The MOBULA With Your Mobile Device 4.4.1.
Page 29: Calibrating The Compass And Imu
• When you fly at a new place. • When the MOBULA has not been used for more than one month. • DO NOT calibrate the compass in the presence of a strong magnetic interference, such as magnetite, parking structures, and steel reinforcements underground.
Page 30 4.5.3. After tapping Calibrate, status indicators will start Red-Blue flashing. Wait till status indicators start Yellow-Blue flashing, hold the MOBULA horizontally and rotate anticlockwise or clockwise till the light changes from Yellow-Blue flashing to Red-Blue flashing. 30 © 2020 Rippton All Rights Reserved.
Page 31 4.5.4. Hold the MOBULA vertically (with nose downwards). Wait until status indicators start Yellow-Blue flashing, and rotate anticlockwise or clockwise till the light changes to Blue or Green flashing. 4.5.5. Place the MOBULA on the ground. MOBULA Indicator Status of Horizontal Calibration:...
Page 33 Green or Blue flashing. NOTICE: IMU calibration is only required when first use or after crash or repair. If MOBULA did not receive satellite signal, all button will be gray and unable to tap. 4.5.8. After the calibration, restart the MOBULA.
Page 34: Preflight Checklist
• device to avoid tangling with the fishing line. Ensure to load and use the latest version of Rippton app with an iOS 9 (or later) • or Android 5.0 (or later) device to assist control of the MOBULA and operates correctly.
Page 36: Flying The Mobula Via Controller
DANGER: Please do not fly the MOBULA if the voltage display is near 21.8V, or MOBULA may trigger self-protection mechanism or even crash. 4.8.2. Push the left joystick to the lower right corner to unlock the MOBULA and hold until propellers start rotating, move the left joystick clockwise from the lower right corner to vertically downwards and slowly return the left joystick to the center and the MOBULA is ready to take off.
Page 37: Controlling The Mobula
Push the right joystick up to fly forward and down to fly backward. MOBULA • will hover in place if the right stick is centered. Push the right joystick left to fly left and right to fly right. MOBULA will hover if • the right stick is centered.
Page 38: Returning & Landing The Mobula Manually Via Controller
30 meters radius of the flying route. Do not fly over or above people. Return or land the MOBULA if the voltage display is near 21.8V, or MOBULA may trigger self-protection mechanism or even crash. And ensure the landing space is open, empty no obstacles and safe.
Page 39: Cancelling Return-To-Home
21.8V, or MOBULA may trigger self-protection mechanism or even crush. 4.13.1. Spread the MOBULA propellers and align it parallel to the ground, lift the nose of MOBULA up and let the MOBULA stand on the back part of the landing gear and rear arms.
Page 40 NOTICE: Place a blanket or towel under MOBULA while loading, to prevent any sand or dust entering motors. 4.13.2. Pull the fishing line release stick backward to unlock the fishing line release device and a metal stick will release down from the device.
Page 41 WARNING: If you hear mechanical noise when locking the fishing line release device, unlock the releasing device ensure the metal stick is in position then lock up again. Do not take off the MOBULA if the release device is not locked in position.
Page 42: Controlling The Camera Via Controller
(From 0° to 90°) with the camera setting dial on the controller. 4.15. Switch MOBULA Operating System From Rippton App To Controller 4.15.1. To switch MOBULA’s operating system from Rippton app to controller, switch the flight mode to manual mode wait for one second and then switch back to GPS mode.
Page 43: Checking The Battery Level Of The Mobula And The Controller
4.16. Checking The Battery Level Of The MOBULA And The Controller. 4.16.1. Short press the MOBULA smart battery. The battery level indicator will light up and show the remaining battery level. Battery Level Display 4.17. What To Do In Emergency And Exceptional Situations What to do in case of a crash ©...
Page 44: Mobula Self Protection Mechanism
4.17.1. Open the Rippton App. If the MOBULA has crashed, Rippton app will show MOBULA’s last position before the crash on the mobile device screen. 4.17.2. Pick up the MOBULA where it crashed. 4.18. MOBULA Self Protection Mechanism Under following situations, MOBULA will trigger self-protection mechanism: When remaining battery is not enough to finish the current mission, MOBULA will •...
Page 45: Maintenance
The controller cannot be washed with water, but it can be cleaned with a damp • cloth. Take out the MOBULA smart battery and wipe the MOBULA with a damp cloth • after each use and wipe MOBULA till it’s completely dry. Do not rinse the controller with water, but wipe it with a soft, clean, damp cloth.
Page 46: Charging The Mobula Smart Battery
5.2.2. Load the newly charged battery. 5.3. Charging The MOBULA Smart Battery NOTICE: • Only charge the battery with the provided battery charger. • Connect all cables first before charging. To charge the MOBULA smart battery 5.3.1. Connect the charging adapter with power cord.
Page 47 Make sure you only charge the battery when the temperature is between 10°C and 45°C. The charger will stop charging if the temperature is not within this range. The battery charging time is approx. two to three hours. When the MOBULA smart © 2020 Rippton All Rights Reserved. 47...
Page 48: Charging The Controller
Disconnect all cables from the MOBULA smart battery. • Disconnect all cables from the battery charging adapter. Disconnect the power • cord from the earthed wall socket. Battery Level Display While Charging 5.4. Charging The Controller 5.4.1.
Page 49: Inspecting The Product
CAUTION: Make sure to charge the battery when the temperature is between 10°C and 45°C. The charger will stop charging if the temperature is not within this range. Do not use the charger to charge laptop/desktop, this charger is for MOBULA remote controller only. 5.5. Inspecting The Product 5.5.1.
Page 50: After-Sales Information
5.7. After-Sales Information Visit the following pages to learn more about after-sales policy and warranty information. https://www.rippton.com/Support/List 50 © 2020 Rippton All Rights Reserved.
Page 51: Troubleshooting, Q&A And Repairing
6. Troubleshooting, Q&A And Repairing 6.1. Identifying And Solving Problems 6.2. Battery Protection LED Display The table below shows battery protection mechanisms and corresponding LED patterns. © 2020 Rippton All Rights Reserved. 51...
Page 52: Q&A
• Ensure you have connected to 5G Wi-Fi. • If problem still exists, restart the MOBULA, wait till indicators flash blue or green • then turn on the remote controller. After a live image is received on the controller, connect your mobile device to the MOBULA Wi-Fi and open Rippton app for establishing the connection with MOBULA.
Page 53 Question: An incoming call while MOBULA is during a cast mission. Answer: If the phone call last less than 30 seconds, Rippton app will wait till user slide the • block to cast. If the phone call last more than 30 seconds, Rippton app will continue the cast •...
Page 54 RTH button to let MOBULA cast automatically and return to the home point. If MOBULA is not running a cast mission, cast the fishing line through the remote •...
Page 55: Replacing The Propellers
NOTICE: Remote controller can only control the Fishing Line Release Device. DANGER: BE AWARE of the remaining battery is available to finish a new cast mission. If the display voltage is near 21.8V, land MOBULA at an open, empty no obstacles safe space as soon as possible.
Page 56: Disposal
The product contains a battery. Batteries must not be disposed of with the usual domestic waste. They may contain toxic heavy metals and are subject to hazardous waste regulations. For this reason, dispose of used rechargeable batteries at a local collection point. 56 © 2020 Rippton All Rights Reserved.
Page 57: Appendix I - Supplied Accessories, Consumables And Spare Parts
7.4. Appendix I – Supplied Accessories, Consumables And Spare Parts Spare/replacement parts © 2020 Rippton All Rights Reserved. 57...
Page 58: Compliance Information
8.3. FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement Caution To maintain compliance with the FCC’s RF exposure guidelines, place the product at the least 20cm from nearby persons. 58 © 2020 Rippton All Rights Reserved.
Page 59: Fcc Rf Exposure Information (Sar)
8.5. EU Declaration of Conformity Ningbo Pelican Smart Fishing Tackle Co., Ltd declares that MOBULA FISHING DRONE complies with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of DIRECTIVE 2014/53/EU. A copy of the Declaration of conformity is available on request.
Page 60 View the latest version from https://www.rippton.com/Support/List If you have any questions about this document, please contact Rippton by sending a message to support@rippton.com. MOBULA is a trademark of Rippton. Copyright © 2020 Rippton All Rights Reserved. 60 © 2020 Rippton All Rights Reserved.

Rippton Mobula User Manual

1 Preface

2 Description of the Product

3 Preparation and Installation

4 Operation/Use

5 Maintenance

6 Troubleshooting, Q&A and Repairing

7 Disposal

Appendix I - Supplied Accessories, Consumables and Spare Parts

8 Compliance Information

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