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The Fishing Drone FD1 (NZ Model) User Manual V1.1NZ – August 2021...
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Please ensure you register your Drone as soon as possible to ensure warranty coverage. www.swellpro.com/ TABLE OF CONTENTS HANK IDEO UTORIALS OCIAL EDIA EGISTER YOUR RONE ARRANTY TABLE OF CONTENTS RONE VERVIEW RIEFT OYSTICKUCTION IRCRAFT OMPONENTS @2021 Swellpro Technology Co., Limited...
TART AND ON ATER OWER LIP ON ATER TART AND ON A VAILABLE CCESSORIES PPENDIX PECIFICATIONS ARRANTY AND AFTER SALES SERVICE BATTERY – S LIGHT AFETY UIDELINES AFETY PERATION UIDELINES ISCLAIMER AND ARNING ERSION NFORMATION @2021 Swellpro Technology Co., Limited...
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[02] Cover/hatch screw [09] GPS cover [03] Quick release carbon fiber [10] Drone status indicator propeller [11] Nose direction [04] Water resistant motor [05] Flight status indicator [06] Antenna [13] [12] Power Switch [13] Payload Release [12] @2021 Swellpro Technology Co., Limited...
After selection, push the [11] button to the right until the setting is completed, return to the upper menu to complete the setting, turn off the machine, and then turn on the machine again to make the setting effective. @2021 Swellpro Technology Co., Limited...
Prior to 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 @2021 Swellpro Technology Co., Limited...
Forward Red LED Rear Green LED Low battery warnings Two Red Flashes - First level low battery warning. Land as soon as possible. Fast Red Flashing - Second level low battery warning. Drone will auto land. @2021 Swellpro Technology Co., Limited...
If the height of the drone is Great than 20 meters and the horizontal distance from the take-off point is > 15 meters, the drone will keep the original height and return to the take-off point. @2021 Swellpro Technology Co., Limited...
It is very dangerous to continue to fly the drone when the battery is low, which creates a risk of battery damage and drone crash. @2021 Swellpro Technology Co., Limited...
[15] Roll angle [16] Left and right rudder value [17] Fore and aft rudder value [18] Throttle rudder value [19] Rudder value of nose rotation [20] Remote control software version [21] Remote control hardware version @2021 Swellpro Technology Co., Limited...
LEFT JOYSTICK includes Throttle & Yaw; RIGHT JOYSTICK includes Pitch & Roll. YAW controls the nose direction; THROTTLE control the drone to ascend or descend; PITCH control the drone to fly forward or backward; ROLL controls the drone to fly left or right. @2021 Swellpro Technology Co., Limited...
When flying in a low temperature environment, pay special attention to the remaining battery power. Before long-distance flight, please first fly at close range and low altitude to train flying in this environment. Pre flight Preparation @2021 Swellpro Technology Co., Limited...
If compass calibration is not carried out after interference, DRONE will drift, can not distinguish direction, even lead to flight accident. When does the compass need to be calibrated? 1. First use of aircraft. @2021 Swellpro Technology Co., Limited...
9dof data of spacecraft. IMU does not affect the flight, but it can be checked when the aircraft is a bit skewed. There are two ways to check IMU: @2021 Swellpro Technology Co., Limited...
After the aircraft is powered on, the system will conduct self-test. After the self-test is completed, it will send out "Di" sound prompt. Novices suggest unlocking the motors & taking off in GPS mode. How to operate: @2021 Swellpro Technology Co., Limited...
11. After landing, pull the throttle lever to the lowest position and hold it for more than 3 seconds until the motor stops. Start/Land on Water 1. When taking off on the water with waves, please increase the throttle and take off quickly to avoid being affected by the waves. @2021 Swellpro Technology Co., Limited...
Please pay attention to the relative wind direction of the boat, even if it is anchored, it may be against the wind. For the sake of safety, it is not recommended to pick up the aircraft by hand. @2021 Swellpro Technology Co., Limited...
Micro Release Fishing Release device with adjustable tension, the tension of automatic release is 500 ~ 8000g, which can be adjusted manually. When the tension reaches the preset value, the line will automatically release. @2021 Swellpro Technology Co., Limited...
Transmitting Power Less than 20dBm Channel Battery Type ST&N:<UT&LLBKO Warranty and after sales service Go to the official website, go to the after-sales service page to get contact information, send an email or call us. @2021 Swellpro Technology Co., Limited...
♦ Never use non-Swellpro batteries. New batteries can be purchased through your local Swellpro dealer. Swellpro takes no responsibility for any damage or injury caused by using non-SwellPro batteries. ♦...
2. 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. ♦ In order to avoid any potential accidents happening, please do not leave the battery charging unattended.
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Steps that can be taken to resolve the issues: ♦ Re-calibrate both the compass and accelerometer on FD1. 1. After completing the calibration, arm the drone motors to fly in GPS mode to verify whether this phenomenon has been eliminated. @2021 Swellpro Technology Co., Limited...
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Please don't fly the drone with a malfunctioning radio controller - Please fly the drone away from crowds. ♦ Remember as the pilot of the drone it remains your full responsibility when using the drone. Common flight restriction scenarios Airport Crowd Common scenarios threatening flight safety @2021 Swellpro Technology Co., Limited...
SwellPro & JCMatthew NZ 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 Drone in the following conditions: ♦...
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♦ Other Damage(s) or injuries that are not SwellPro's or JCMatthew NZ’s liability. @2021 Swellpro Technology Co., Limited...
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