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- Page 1 Fisherman User Manual Visit support.swellpro.com for the latest version of manuals and firmware. v1.0 – June 2023...
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Page 2: Thank You
With proper care and maintenance, you should enjoy your aircraft for many years. After flying in salt or contaminated water, always thoroughly rinse your Fisherman FD3 in fresh water immediately after use or before salt and sediment can dry inside moving parts. -
Page 3: Swellpro Community
Please register your product on the SwellPro website as soon as possible to ensure warranty coverage. Download the App Get the most from your Fisherman FD3 by flying with the FDFly App. Download the App on the App Store/Google Play, or directly from the SwellPro website: support.swellpro.com... -
Page 4: Firmware Update
Firmware Update SwellPro products are constantly improving. We recommend you visit support.swellpro.com to check and update the latest firmware for your product. Basic and Advanced Version Fisherman FD3 has two versions: Basic and advanced version VERSION CAMERA REMOTE CONTROLLER BASIC VERSION... -
Page 5: Table Of Contents
Basic and Advanced Version Content Aircraft Aircraft Diagram Aircraft Status Lights Install Install Propeller Adjust Antenna Install/Remove Flight Battery Power ON/OFF Flight Battery WARNING Battery Capacity Charging Battery Check Battery Repair Battery Storage Barometric Membrane Copyright © 2023 SwellPro All Rights Reserved... - Page 6 Remote Controller Antenna Orientation Aircraft Antenna Blind Spot Reset Wi-Fi Password Flight Flight Safety and Environment Flight Restrictions Pre-Flight Checklist Basic Flight Steps Control the Aircraft Starting and Stopping the Motors (Arming) Starting (Arming) Motors Copyright © 2023 SwellPro All Rights Reserved...
- Page 7 Low Battery Landing Water Takeoff and Landing Boat Takeoff and Landing PowerFlip Gimbal Camera Control Camera Control Gimbal Control Camera Settings Photos Setting Videos Setting Gallery Camera Setting Camera Status Lights microSD Card Copyright © 2023 SwellPro All Rights Reserved...
- Page 8 Download the App Connect Home Interface Main Interface Appendix Specification Warranty Information Battery Care and Maintenance Precautions for low-temperature use Battery Charging Battery Storage and Transportation Battery Disposal Maintenance Disclaimer and Warning Version Information Copyright © 2023 SwellPro All Rights Reserved...
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Page 9: Aircraft
9. Rear Arm Light 15. Battery Hatch 4. Motor B 10.Gimbal Camera (GC1-M) 16.Payload Release Holder Plate 5. 5.8G Antenna 11. Landing Gear 17.Payload Release Mechanism 6. 2.4G Antenna 12. Barometric Membrane cover Copyright © 2023 SwellPro All Rights Reserved... -
Page 10: Aircraft Status Lights
Aircraft Status Lights Install Install Propeller There are two pairs of propellers A/B. Copyright © 2023 SwellPro All Rights Reserved... -
Page 11: Adjust Antenna
Adjust Antenna Adjust the antenna's orientation to ensure a stable connection for your flight. To adjust the antenna: Loosen the fixing nut, adjust the antenna position, and then tighten the fixing nut again. Copyright © 2023 SwellPro All Rights Reserved... -
Page 12: Install/Remove Flight Battery
When slide in the battery,please ensure to firmly press the battery into the battery slot to prevent the problem of poor battery contact when the aircraft is flying. Copyright © 2023 SwellPro All Rights Reserved... -
Page 13: Power On/Off
Flight Battery Ensure to charge the battery right after you receive the product to prevent the possible battery over-discharge during shipping. Copyright © 2023 SwellPro All Rights Reserved... -
Page 14: Warning
LED light will light up to indicate the battery level (After about 3 seconds, the indicator light will automatically go off one by one). When the battery level indicates <20%，please charge the battery as soon as possible. Copyright © 2023 SwellPro All Rights Reserved... -
Page 15: Charging
When charging is completed (battery voltage about 26.4V), the charger would beep and stop charging.Please unplug the battery as soon as possible. Charging State While charging, press to check cell voltage. Charger would stop charging when the cell voltage reaches 4.4V (±0.02). Copyright © 2023 SwellPro All Rights Reserved... -
Page 16: Battery Check
1. Connect the charger and battery, then turn on the charger. 2. Press to switch to the battery check function. 3. Press to perform battery check. Press to view cell voltage. Exit: Press Copyright © 2023 SwellPro All Rights Reserved... -
Page 17: Battery Repair
Repair”. 3. Press to enter battery repair function. 4. Press again to repair. To stop repairing: Press When completed, the charger would beep and stop. Please unplug the battery as soon as possible. Copyright © 2023 SwellPro All Rights Reserved... -
Page 18: Battery Storage
The waterproof barometric membrane is SwellPro's featured technology. It allows air to pass through the internal chamber of the aircraft to ensure the barometer's proper functioning yet keeps the water from getting in to ensure the Fisherman FD3's all- waterproof design. The barometric membrane is delicate yet an extremely important part of proper flying and waterproofing. - Page 19 2.Remove the old waterproof and breathable membrane and clean all residues on the surface. 3. Paste the new breathable membrane. Make sure there is a tight seal around the waterproof barometric membrane when applying. 4. Put the top cover back. Copyright © 2023 SwellPro All Rights Reserved...
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Page 20: Remote Controller
Remote Controller Remote Controller Diagram 1. 2.4G Antenna 7. Return-to-Home Switch 13. Function Button 2. 5.8G Antenna 8. Flight Mode Switch 14. Phone Mount/ Copyright © 2023 SwellPro All Rights Reserved... -
Page 21: Remote Controller Screen
The remote controller display screens of the advanced version and the basic version are different. Please refer to the details as follows: Advanced Version Flight Mode: G – GPS Mode; C – Cruise Mode; A – ATTI Mode Copyright © 2023 SwellPro All Rights Reserved... -
Page 22: Basic Version
【3】Flight Mode 【4】GPS Signal Status 【5】Aircraft Battery Voltage 【6】Prompt Message Windows 【7】Distance 【8】Height 【9】Horizontal Speed 【10】Vertical Speed 【11】Pan Angle 【12】Roll Angle 【13】Latitude 【14】Longitude 【15】Remote Controller Firmware Version Number 【16】Aircraft Firmware Version Number 【17】Pitch Angle Copyright © 2023 SwellPro All Rights Reserved... - Page 23 Press the power button on the remote controller to switch the interface. Press the function (Fn) button for 10 seconds to switch English and Chinese interface. Flight Mode: G – GPS Mode; C – Cruise Mode; A – ATTI Mode Copyright © 2023 SwellPro All Rights Reserved...
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Page 24: Remote Controller Status Lights
Remote Controller Status Lights Display Settings This section is only for the advanced version remote controller. There are buttons on each side of the display to adjust the settings of the display. Copyright © 2023 SwellPro All Rights Reserved... -
Page 25: Turn On/Off
Adjust Settings Menu Adjust the display brightness, contrast, saturation, system language, and reset by accessing the settings menu. Enter settings menu / Switch setting Adjust setting to switch band(+) Adjust setting to switch channel (-) Copyright © 2023 SwellPro All Rights Reserved... -
Page 26: Phone Mount(No Need To Install If You Don't Use The App)
(as shown in the picture above) Image Transmission Settings This section is only for the advanced version remote controller. Copyright © 2023 SwellPro All Rights Reserved... -
Page 27: Power On/Off
If there is a specific channel you want your Fisherman FD3 rate on, or there is strong interference on the channel you are using, you can switch the communication channel. The communication channel shows on the top middle of the remote controller screen. -
Page 28: Charging
2. Press and hold the function button (Fn) and the power button for 3 seconds. The red and green light on the left side of the remote controller flashes alternately, and a voice prompts enter pair process. Copyright © 2023 SwellPro All Rights Reserved... -
Page 29: Control Sticks Calibration
⚠ If the calibration is not successful, the remote controller will keep beeping. Please repeat step 3. ⚠ While calibrating, move the control sticks gently. Avoid moving abruptly. Copyright © 2023 SwellPro All Rights Reserved... -
Page 30: Optimal Signal Transmission
When positioned under the blind spot area, the remote controller will experience signal loss. If you encounter a signal loss issue when you are near the aircraft, you might be in the blind spot area. Copyright © 2023 SwellPro All Rights Reserved... - Page 31 Here is the estimated safe distance from the aircraft to prevent signal loss due to being in the blind spot area. Aircraft Heigh Safe Distance 10 m 30 m 11 m 50 m 18 m 80 m 30 m 100 m 37 m 120 m 44 m Copyright © 2023 SwellPro All Rights Reserved...
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Page 32: Reset Wi-Fi Password
If you forget the Wi-Fi password of your remote controller, you can reset the Wi-Fi password back to the default password “12345678”. Reset Wi-Fi Password: Press and hold the power button and the gimbal up button for 5 seconds. Release to complete reset Copyright © 2023 SwellPro All Rights Reserved... -
Page 33: Flight
Flight Flight Safety and Environment • Please make sure you have a comprehensive understanding of the Fisherman FD3, and all the necessary measures required to implement a successful return home function in the event of an emergency. • If this is your first time flying an aircraft, please read this manual thoroughly and watch the tutorial videos on our website support.swellpro.com, or our YouTube... -
Page 34: Flight Restrictions
• Before flying in low temperatures, warm the battery to 25℃ to maximize flight time. • Although the Fisherman FD3 is waterproof, do not fly in fog or strong wind conditions. (For wind speed exceeding 14 m/s) -
Page 35: Basic Flight Steps
• Throttle controls the ascend or descend of the aircraft; • Pitch controls the aircraft to fly forward or backward; • Yaw controls the direction; • Roll controls the aircraft to fly left or right. Copyright © 2023 SwellPro All Rights Reserved... -
Page 36: Starting And Stopping The Motors (Arming)
3 seconds. The motors will be unlocked and start rotating. The motor can be unlocked and started only after the drone has completed GPS star search and positioning successfully. Copyright © 2023 SwellPro All Rights Reserved... -
Page 37: Stopping Motors
Release the throttle when the aircraft is approximately 1.5 m high. Allow the aircraft to hover for a moment to ensure flight stability. Or use the auto takeoff function on the App. Copyright © 2023 SwellPro All Rights Reserved... -
Page 38: Landing
Failure to do so may result in the excess movement of the payload and the attachment wire causing the aircraft to crash. SwellPro is not responsible for the incident if users not following the proper instructions. -
Page 39: Low Battery Warnings
Remote Controller will prompt “Max Distance Reached”. Low Battery Warnings Fisherman FD3 has two low battery warnings to inform aircraft of low battery levels. When the low battery level is reached, the remote controller would vibrate, beeps, and prompts voice messages to inform the low battery status. - Page 40 ⚠ During Low Battery RTH, controlling the control stick will stop the aircraft return- to-home process. The remote controller will prompt “Aircraft Low Battery - Please Copyright © 2023 SwellPro All Rights Reserved...
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Page 41: Rth Height
⚠ THIS FEATURE HAS SAFETY RISKS. PLEASE USE IT WITH CAUTION. ONLY USE THIS FEATURE IN AN OPEN, CLEAR AREA WITH NO PEOPLE AROUND. ⚠ ENSURE THE SAFETY OF THE AIRCRAFT LOCATION TO PREVENT ANY DAMAGE TO PEOPLE AND THE SURROUNDING. Copyright © 2023 SwellPro All Rights Reserved... -
Page 42: Low Battery Landing
Stand in the upwind position relative to the aircraft to prevent the aircraft from drifting toward you when take-off or landing in windy conditions. • For your safety, it is not recommended to launch or land the Fisherman FD3 on your hands. -
Page 43: Powerflip
When operating the PowerFlip, the remote controller will prompt "Start Flip". When the aircraft flips, the remote controller will prompt "Flip Successful". At this time, unlock the motor again and you can control the aircraft to take off from the water. Copyright © 2023 SwellPro All Rights Reserved... -
Page 44: Gimbal Camera
Gimbal Control Tilt Up ①: Press and hold the gimbal up button to turn the camera up. Tilt Down ②: Press and hold the gimbal down button to turn the camera down. Copyright © 2023 SwellPro All Rights Reserved... -
Page 45: Camera Settings
Enter settings menu / Go back / Restart: In preview mode, press once to enter the settings menu; In settings mode, press once to go back; Press for 2 secs to restart. Copyright © 2023 SwellPro All Rights Reserved... -
Page 46: Photos Setting
Press to enter the settings menu. Photos Setting Set the photo size, format, burst, and time-lapse here. Videos Setting Set the video resolution, EIS, format standard, and format here. Copyright © 2023 SwellPro All Rights Reserved... -
Page 47: Gallery
Select “PHOTOS” to view the photo gallery. Select “VIDEOS” to view the video gallery. Camera Setting Set camera white balance, EV, metering, ISO, anti-flicker, and language; check the camera firmware version number; format or factory reset here. Copyright © 2023 SwellPro All Rights Reserved... -
Page 48: Camera Status Lights
Class 10 or UHS-1 or above to ensure proper functioning. • Do not insert or unplug the microSD card during aircraft shooting, as data files may be damaged or lost. Copyright © 2023 SwellPro All Rights Reserved... -
Page 49: Payload Release
• Once you are done recording, stop recording and save the file. If you turn off the power directly before saving the files, the recording file might be damaged. Payload Release Copyright © 2023 SwellPro All Rights Reserved... -
Page 50: App
App, and the flight path parameters and control command settings can be adjusted. Download the App Get the most from your Fisherman FD3 by flying with the FDFly App. Download the App on the App Store/Google Play, or directly from the SwellPro website: support.swellpro.com Connect After successfully installing the App, turn on the remote controller and then the aircraft. -
Page 51: Home Interface
Home Interface 1. Connected: Tap to enter the main interface. 2. Guide: A collection of user manuals and tutorial videos to help you better use the product. Main Interface Copyright © 2023 SwellPro All Rights Reserved... - Page 52 • Waypoints: Select several waypoints on the map, and the aircraft will fly in a route through the series of waypoints. 18.Route planning hidden icon: Click to display the route settings icon. 19.Hide: Click to hide the icon for a clearer view. Copyright © 2023 SwellPro All Rights Reserved...
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Page 53: Appendix
Waterproof Rating: Light rain Size: 276*190*74mm Weight: 709.5 g Screen Size: 5 inch Measured in an open environment, without interference. It does not reflect the actual distance. Use as reference during the flight. Copyright © 2023 SwellPro All Rights Reserved... - Page 54 -10°C - 40°C System Language: English, Chinese Flight Battery 4200mAh Nominal Capacity： 23.1V Voltage： 6S LIHV Type： 153.6*82.4*48.3mm Size： 716g Weight： Working Temperature： 0°C - 40°C Charging Time: 120 mins Max Charging Current: Charger Copyright © 2023 SwellPro All Rights Reserved...
- Page 55 MicroSD card with a maximum capacity of 128GB, write speed ≥ 65 MB/s, supports U3 or UHS-1 rating -10°C -40°C Working Temperature： 投放器 Waterproof Rating: IP67 Max Payload Capacity: 2.0kg Size: 75*50*37.5 mm Weight: 100g Copyright © 2023 SwellPro All Rights Reserved...
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Page 56: Warranty Information
• 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. Using the battery in environments above 60°C can lead to a fire or explosion. -
Page 57: Precautions For Low-Temperature Use
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 aircraft. SwellPro takes no responsibility if the battery is charged using a non-SwellPro charger. -
Page 58: Battery Disposal
• Motors are best rinsed by removing the propellers and immersing the motors one at a time into a bucket of fresh water. • In the event of the Fisherman FD3 not being used for a long time, please store the aircraft and the batteries in a dry, and ventilated environment at 20°C~28°C. - Page 59 • For any reason, the user cannot retrieve the aircraft for further diagnosis and examination. • The user is not able or unwilling to provide the flight log to SwellPro for diagnosis and examination. • Any attempt to modify flight log data noticed by SwellPro.
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Page 60: Version Information
Version Information SwellPro products are constantly improving, as the product user guides. It is recommended to visit www.swellpro.com to check and download the latest user guide. Version Fisherman FD3 User Manual 1.0 Edition Copyright © 2023 SwellPro All Rights Reserved...
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