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User Guide
Visit www.swellpro.com for the latest version of this manual and firmware updates for
your drone and accessories.
V1.0 – June 2021

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  • Page 1 User Guide Visit www.swellpro.com for the latest version of this manual and firmware updates for your drone and accessories. V1.0 – June 2021...
  • Page 2: Thank You

    Table of Contents. Visit www.SwellPro.com for the latest manuals, software, and tips. Refer to the Version Information section at the end of this manual, which details additions and corrections to this manual.
  • Page 3: Register Product Warranty

    For Apple devices, the iOS version is available for download on the AppStore. The Android version is available for download on the Google Play Store or directly from the SwellPro website: www.swellpro.com ©2021 SwellPro Technology Co., Limited...
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Pre-Flight Checklist ..................28 Compass Calibration ..................29 Gyroscope Calibration ................... 30 IMU Calibration ..................... 31 Basic Flight Steps ..................31 Starting/Stopping Motors (Arming the Drone) ..........32 Water Takeoff and Landing ................33 4 ©2021 SwellPro Technology Co., Limited...
  • Page 5 Appendix ................45 Specifications ....................45 Flying Guide ....................47 Joystick Calibration ..................48 Warranty Information ................... 48 Battery Care and Maintenance ..............48 Maintenance ....................50 Disclaimer and Warning ................50 Version Information ..................52 ©2021 SwellPro Technology Co., Limited...
  • Page 6: Product Overview

    This all-new drone represents over seven years of design improvements and experience - resulting in the most powerful all-digital floating & flying platform SwellPro has ever built. A new benchmark for waterproof drones. Simply put, there is no drone in the world like it.
  • Page 7: Aircraft Diagram

    [09] Gimbal Camera Port [10] Payload Accessory Port [11] SDK Port [12] USB Port and Pairing Button [13] Power Button [14] Battery Hatch [15] Battery Hatch Lock [16] Front Arm Light [17] Compass Sensor [18] GPS Cover ©2021 SwellPro Technology Co., Limited...
  • Page 8: Remote Controller Diagram

    [19] Flight Mode Toggle [20] Photo Button [21] Gimbal Pitch Roller [22] Antennas [23] Phone/Tablet Mount Adjustment Knob [24] Phone/Tablet Mount [25] Seiral Port [26] Charging Port [27] Reset Button [28] Micro USB Port [29] Ethernet Port 8 ©2021 SwellPro Technology Co., Limited...
  • Page 9: Remote Controller Screen

    Headless mode, C: Cruise mode, M: Manual+ mode 3. Drone GPS Location Accuracy ranges from 1-10 with 10 being the highest accuracy. A rating of 10 indicates a drone location accuracy <1m. 9=1.1 meters; 8=1.2 meters, ©2021 SwellPro Technology Co., Limited...
  • Page 10: Install The Aircraft

    Before each flight, please check that the propellers are smooth all over and are correctly installed and securely fastened. Spin each propeller by hand to check that the motors are free of sand or salt and spin freely. 10 ©2021 SwellPro Technology Co., Limited...
  • Page 11 (Equipped with SplashDrone 2. Plug the gimbal connector into the drone’s gimbal port and screw it in place with a screwdriver. Make sure the rubber ring is attached to the gimbal connector before you screw the connector. ©2021 SwellPro Technology Co., Limited...
  • Page 12 3. Aline the holes on the base of the gimbal to the bottom of the drone, screw in to mount the gimbal. Make sure the camera is pointing to the front of the drone. Other accessories can be replaced or installed in the same way. 12 ©2021 SwellPro Technology Co., Limited...
  • Page 13: Aircraft

    The red LED indicators are used to identify the head of the drone. All aircraft status indicators can be turned on or off on the APP setting. All the status indicator messages are going to prompt on the remote controller screen or SDFly App. ©2021 SwellPro Technology Co., Limited...
  • Page 14: Propellers

    Spin each propeller by hand to check that the motors are free of sand or salt and spin freely. Intelligent Battery Each slide-in SplashDrone 4 battery has its battery management system, teamed with 6600mAh of high-performance 18650 lithium cells to provide up to 30 minutes of flight time. 14 ©2021 SwellPro Technology Co., Limited...
  • Page 15 The battery level LEDs on the battery pack allow you to check the state of charge of the battery quickly and accurately. With the Battery turned OFF, short press the power button – the battery LEDs will indicate the state of charge. Battery Warning Signs ©2021 SwellPro Technology Co., Limited...
  • Page 16 Your SplashDrone 4 is shipped with partially charged batteries. Ensure the drone battery and the remote controller battery are fully charged before use. The drone and remote controller batteries can be charged simultaneously using the in- the-box charger. How to charge: 16 ©2021 SwellPro Technology Co., Limited...
  • Page 17: Low Battery Warnings

    The SplashDrone 4 has two low battery warnings to help the pilot manage the drone’s battery life. Each time a battery level alarm is activated, the remote controller will beep and vibrate to alert the pilot. ©2021 SwellPro Technology Co., Limited...
  • Page 18: Aircraft Antenna

    Generally, upward-pointing antennas improve reception when the drone is floating or flying close to the water surface. Orienting the antennas downwards maximizes range for higher altitude flights. Adjust the antennas’ orientation to maximize range for your flight plan. 18 ©2021 SwellPro Technology Co., Limited...
  • Page 19: Strobe Light

    (STB). Waterproof Barometric Membrane The waterproof barometric membrane is SwellPro’s featured technology. It allows air to come through the internal body of the aircraft to keep the barometer function properly yet keeps the water from getting in to ensure the SplashDrone 4’s all waterproof design.
  • Page 20 Remove the 3M paper from the waterproof barometric membrane and press it firmly on the barometric vent to ensure a tight seal. Put the top cover back. Make sure there is a tight seal around the waterproof barometric membrane when applying. 20 ©2021 SwellPro Technology Co., Limited...
  • Page 21: Remote Controller

    LEFT JOYSTICK controls Throttle & Yaw; RIGHT JOYSTICK controls Pitch & Roll. YAW controls the direction; THROTTLE controls the ascend or descend of the drone; PITCH controls the drone to fly forward or backward; ROLL controls the drone to fly left or right. ©2021 SwellPro Technology Co., Limited...
  • Page 22 GPS lock by checking the GPS status indicator on the screen. Press and hold the Follow Me button ①. The remote controller will beep twice. Stop Follow Me: Short press the "FOLLOW ME" button, the remote controller will beep once. 22 ©2021 SwellPro Technology Co., Limited...
  • Page 23 7. Press the BOAT button again to exit Boat mode. The drone can then take off normally. Gimbal Button There are two gimbal modes: Follow mode and Lock mode. The default mode is Follow mode. Follow mode keeps the gimbal direction with respect to the direction of the drone. ©2021 SwellPro Technology Co., Limited...
  • Page 24: Remote Controller Rear Ports

    Press the right PAYLOAD button 3 times to enter low-speed mode. There is a low-speed mode embedded in all flight modes for a safer flight purpose. (For example, when the drone is equipped with SwellPro Gimbal Extension Bar (GEB), switching to low-speed mode allows the drone to fly more stable and safely.) Remote Controller Rear Ports ①...
  • Page 25: Charging The Remote Controller

    There is a larger mobile device mount specific designed for the use of tablets. Visit SwellPro website for more information. Charging the Remote Controller The remote controller can be charged from the in-the-box charger or a standard 5V USB adapter.
  • Page 26 2. Wait for 1 minute, long press the pairing button of the aircraft for over 5 seconds. Double click the remote controller pairing button. 3. The pairing is going to finish in 2 minutes. Repeat the steps when the pairing failed. 26 ©2021 SwellPro Technology Co., Limited...
  • Page 27: Flight

    • If this is your first time flying a drone, please read this manual thoroughly and watch the tutorial videos on our website www.swellpro.com, or our YouTube channels. • We recommend taking professional training and guidance. When flying, choose an appropriate environment according to your skills.
  • Page 28: Flight Restrictions

    Make sure the sealings are free of dirt, sand, and other debris. • All the payload modules are tightly mounted to the aircraft. • Micro SD card has been inserted and tightly sealed. 28 ©2021 SwellPro Technology Co., Limited...
  • Page 29: Compass Calibration

    2~3 turns until the remote controller screen prompts “WARNING Aircraft Initializing, Please Wait”. 5. Place the drone on a level surface for 30 seconds. When the prompt disappears, power off and restart the drone. 6. The compass calibration is complete. ©2021 SwellPro Technology Co., Limited...
  • Page 30: Gyroscope Calibration

    1) Never calibrate the gyroscope on a boat or other moving platforms. 2) When the drone is floating on water, it may occasionally prompt gyroscope calibration, which is normal and can be ignored. 3) If the calibration fails, the "WARNING Aircraft Initializing, 30 ©2021 SwellPro Technology Co., Limited...
  • Page 31: Imu Calibration

    Basic Flight Steps 1. Check that the aircraft is correctly assembled. 2. The propellers are correctly mounted and secure. 3. The battery hatch is closed and locked. ©2021 SwellPro Technology Co., Limited...
  • Page 32: Starting/Stopping Motors (Arming The Drone)

    4. In Custom mode, the motors cannot be unlocked. Starting (Arming) Motors Remote controller Description operation Pull both the left and right joysticks simultaneously down and inwards and maintain this position for 3 seconds. The motors will be unlocked and start rotating. 32 ©2021 SwellPro Technology Co., Limited...
  • Page 33: Water Takeoff And Landing

    • There should be enough space for the drone to take off or land on the boat. • If there is not enough space on the boat, take off and land on the water can otherwise be a safer, alternative option, as there is sufficient space for the drone to operate. ©2021 SwellPro Technology Co., Limited...
  • Page 34: Power Flip

    For Sport mode, Orbit mode, Cruise mode, Headless mode, Manual+ mode, and Boat mode: Switch the flight mode toggle to Custom mode, then turn to the SDFly app and set the flight mode among these 5 modes on the app flight mode section. 34 ©2021 SwellPro Technology Co., Limited...
  • Page 35 The drone can now move in the direction with respect to your point of view. This makes controlling the drone from afar more intuitive and makes manual return-to-home a lot easier when you cannot see the head direction of the drone. ©2021 SwellPro Technology Co., Limited...
  • Page 36 Gimbal Overhead Kits. Boat mode can ONLY be used when the drone equips with SwellPro Boat Mode Kit (BKT). DO NOT use the Boat mode without the floating foams. Using Boat mode on the water without floating foams can result in serious damages to the propellers and motors.
  • Page 37: Intelligent Follow

    There is a low-speed mode embedded in all flight modes for a safer flight purpose. (For example, when the drone is equipped with SwellPro Gimbal Extension Bar (GEB), switching to low-speed mode allows the drone to fly more stable and safely.) Press the right PAYLOAD button 3 times to enter low-speed mode.
  • Page 38: Dynamic Return To Home (Rth)

    If the drone’s height < 20m and distance from Home Point > 15m, the drone will ascend to 20m and then return to its Home Point before landing. 38 ©2021 SwellPro Technology Co., Limited...
  • Page 39 1 low battery warning. On level 1 low battery warning, the drone will automatically release the payload then initiate low battery auto Return-to-Home process. Low battery auto payload release will be available later in 2021. ©2021 SwellPro Technology Co., Limited...
  • Page 40: Sdfly App

    SDFly APP SDFly is the whole new flight App designed by SwellPro. It marks the new era for SwellPro. SDFly allows SwellPro pilots to do live HD viewing; adjust aircraft and camera setting; proceed with mission planning (include route planning and grid flight planning);...
  • Page 41 Map download is also great for flying in remote areas where mobile signal is weak. Main Interface [1] Main interface [2] Browse/Share pictures videos [3] Info [4] Login to the drone [5] Connection Status ©2021 SwellPro Technology Co., Limited...
  • Page 42: Camera Interface

    14. Flight Parameters: D: Distance between the aircraft and the home point | H: Aircraft height from Home Point | H.S: Aircraft horizontal speed | V.S: Aircraft vertical speed 15. Thumbnail map: Tap to quickly switch to the map interface. 42 ©2021 SwellPro Technology Co., Limited...
  • Page 43: Map Interface

    In GPS mode, tap where you want to fly to on the map and the SplashDrone 4 will automatically fly to the location and hover. You can also manually enter longitude and latitude as well as set altitude and speed. Route Planning ©2021 SwellPro Technology Co., Limited...
  • Page 44: Set The Wi-Fi Password

    12345678. After resetting the Wi-Fi password, re-pairing the remote controller and the aircraft is REQUIRED. To re-pair, the remote controller, and the aircraft, check the pairing part under the remote controller section. 44 ©2021 SwellPro Technology Co., Limited...
  • Page 45: Appendix

    Connect to a third-party device and transfer the data of the Pass-through Serial Port: third-party device to the remote control UART: Allows for TTL serial port to TCP, with the baud rate of 115200 Wi-Fi Hotspot IP: 192.168.1.101:2222 12V/2A | 5V/2A Power Input: ©2021 SwellPro Technology Co., Limited...
  • Page 46 84 W Charger Input 100 – 240V, 50/60Hz 16.8V@Dynamic Current / 5V@1.5A Output: 84.5 W Rated Power: Mobile Device connection Operation Frequency 5180 - 5875 MHz Max Transmission Distance 10 m (Unobstructed, free of 46 ©2021 SwellPro Technology Co., Limited...
  • Page 47: Flying Guide

    • If the abnormality remains the same, please re-locate to another place at least 5KM away and re-calibrate the SplashDrone 4. Following the re-calibration, please test the drone again. • If the problem persists, please contact SwellPro or your local dealer for further troubleshooting and solutions. ©2021 SwellPro Technology...
  • Page 48: Joystick Calibration

    ⚫ Never use or charge swollen, leaky, or damaged batteries. If your batteries are abnormal, please contact SwellPro or a SwellPro authorized dealer for further assistance. ⚫ The battery can be used in temperatures ranging from -10°C to 40°C. The use of the battery in environments above 50°C can lead to a fire or explosion.
  • Page 49 1 to 2 minutes, and take off after the battery is fully warmed up. Battery Charging ⚫ Always use a SwellPro approved charger to charge the battery of the drone, and the radio controller. SwellPro takes no responsibility if the battery is charged using a non-SwellPro charger.
  • Page 50: Maintenance

    Failure to do so may cause property damage, accidents, and personal injury. Once this product is used, it is deemed that you have understood, recognized, and have accepted all the terms and conditions of this statement. 50 ©2021 SwellPro Technology Co., Limited...
  • Page 51 SwellPro is exempt from the user's liabilities for damage(s) to person/s or property, or injuries incurred directly or indirectly from the use of this product in the following conditions: •...
  • Page 52: Version Information

    Version Information SwellPro products are constantly being improved. Therefore, although the latest version of this manual may contain information relating to a release of the equipment different from your own, new information is added constantly which is relevant to ALL customers.

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