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Fisherman FD1+
Model: FD1+
v1.0.1 – 04. 2024

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  • Page 1 User Manual Visit support.swellpro.com for the latest version of manuals and firmware. Fisherman FD1+ Model: FD1+ v1.0.1 – 04. 2024...
  • Page 2: Thank You

    Table of Contents. Visit support.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: Swellpro Community

    Join our exclusive SwellPro Community to post feedback and share your experience with SwellPro products with other users like you. https://support.swellpro.com/hc/en-us/community/topics Social Media Join our Facebook page to meet other people who share their adventures with SwellPro. www.facebook.com/SwellPro/ Warranty Information Please visit the SwellPro support website support.swellpro.com. Search "After-sales Policy"...
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Adjust Charging Current Installation Install Propeller Install/Remove Flight Battery Power ON/OFF Remote Controller Power On/Off Aircraft Power On/Off Overview Aircraft Diagram Remote Controller Diagram Flight Flight Safety and Environment Flight environment requirement Flight Restrictions Copyright ©2024 SwellPro All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 5 Failsafe RTH Advanced Flight PowerFlip Water Takeoff and Landing Boat Takeoff and Landing Aircraft Flight Battery WARNING Battery Capacity Battery Check Battery Repair Battery Storage Barometric Membrane Remote Controller Remote Controller Screen Pairing Payload Release Copyright ©2024 SwellPro All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 6 Battery Care and Maintenance Battery Charging Precautions for low-temperature use Battery Storage and Transportation Battery Disposal Inspection Fuselage Battery Motor Propeller Maintenance And Store Daily Maintenance Store and Transport Disclaimer and Warning Version Information Copyright ©2024 SwellPro All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 7: Using For The First Time

    4. Press again to charge the battery. To stop charging: Press When charging is completed (battery voltage about 26.4V), the charger would beep and stop charging. Please unplug the battery as soon as possible. Copyright ©2024 SwellPro All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 8: Charging State

    . The charging current can be set between 0.5A to 6A. Lower the charging current to extend battery health. Increase the charging current to � � � � � increase the charging speed. It is recommended to charge with the current set by default(6A). Copyright ©2024 SwellPro All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 9: Installation

    Ensure there is no wobble on the propeller after you install it. If you correctly • install the propeller, the propeller still wabbles, you might need to tighten the Copyright ©2024 SwellPro All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 10: Install/Remove Flight Battery

    Spin each propeller by hand to check that the motors are free of sand or salt and spin freely. Install/Remove Flight Battery The flight battery is quick and easy to change. Copyright ©2024 SwellPro All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 11: Power On/Off

    Power ON/OFF Remote Controller Power On/Off Power On: Slide up Power Off: Slide down � Power on the remote controller, followed by � � the aircraft. Power off the aircraft first, then the controller. Copyright ©2024 SwellPro All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 12: Aircraft Power On/Off

    "beep" self-check sound. Power off: The arm light and GPS light will be turned off, and after about 3 • seconds, the battery indicator light will be turned off one by one to power off. Copyright ©2024 SwellPro All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 13: Overview

    [03] Motor A [04] Motor B [05] Front Arm Light [06] Back Arm Light [07] Landing Gear [08] Payload Release [09] Barometric Membrane Mechanism cover [10] GPS Cover [11] Battery Hatch Lock [12] Battery Hatch Copyright ©2024 SwellPro All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 14: Remote Controller Diagram

    [07] Display Page Up [08] Pairing Button [09] Power Slider [10] Display Page Down [11] Roll Calibration [12] Right Joystick Adjustment (Pitch/Roll) [13] Pitch Calibration [14] Flight Mode Toggle [15] Return-to-Home Adjustment Toggle [16] Handle Copyright ©2024 SwellPro All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 15: Flight

    • 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 channels. • We recommend taking professional training and guidance. When flying, choose an Appropriate environment according to your skills.
  • Page 16: Flight Environment Requirement

    Fisherman FD1+ is configured to not exceed an altitude of 120m from the Home Point altitude. Pre-Flight Checklist  Flight batteries, the remote controller, and your mobile devices are fully charged.  Check all propellers are in good condition and correctly installed. Copyright ©2024 SwellPro All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 17: Aircraft Status Lights

     Ensure payload release modules are tightly mounted to the aircraft.  Check the following flight data: Flight Battery Level > 24.0V; Remote Controller Battery Level > 4.5V; GPS Signal > 9. Aircraft Status Lights Copyright ©2024 SwellPro All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 18: Basic Flight

    (Stopping Motors - Method 2). Control the Aircraft The left control stick controls Throttle & Yaw; the right control stick controls Pitch & Roll. Copyright ©2024 SwellPro All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 19: Takeoff And Landing

    2. Gently pull the left (throttle) control stick down, allowing the aircraft to descend and land on a flat surface. 3. After landing, keep the left (throttle) control stick down for 3 seconds until the motors stop. Copyright ©2024 SwellPro All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 20: Flight Modes

    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 do not follow the proper instructions.
  • Page 21: Basic Flight Steps

    Switch the Return to Home toggle up to “Normal” to exit Return to Home. Return Home Process If the aircraft's height is higher than RTH Height (default 20 m), the aircraft will maintain its height and return to its home point. Copyright ©2024 SwellPro All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 22: Low Battery Rth

    Level 2 Low Battery Voltage (21.6 V). The remote controller would vibrate, beep, and prompt "Aircraft Battery Level Critical - Land in 10 seconds". After 10 seconds, the aircraft would start landing to protect the aircraft and battery. Copyright ©2024 SwellPro All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 23: Failsafe Rth

    Water Takeoff: Ascend quickly from the surface to prevent the aircraft from being affected by a passing wave. Copyright ©2024 SwellPro All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 24: Boat Takeoff And Landing

    • Keep batteries AWAY FROM WATER AND DUST. • Store batteries in a DRY, COOL place. • DO NOT use swollen, leaking, damaged, batteries. • STOP USING the battery when the battery slots show any signs of burn (blackening) or corrosiveness. Copyright ©2024 SwellPro All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 25: Battery Capacity

    (After about 3 seconds, the indicator lights will automatically go off one by one). � When the battery level indicates <20% , please charge the battery as soon as � � possible. Copyright ©2024 SwellPro All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 26: Battery Check

    LiHV Repair”. 3. Press to enter the 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 ©2024 SwellPro All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 27: Battery Storage

    ”LiHV Storage”. 3. Press to enter the storage function. 4. Press again to start. To stop: Press When completed, the charger would beep and stop. Please unplug the battery as soon as possible. Copyright ©2024 SwellPro All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 28: Barometric Membrane

    Barometric Membrane 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 FD1+'s all- waterproof design.
  • Page 29: Remote Controller

    Remote Controller Remote Controller Screen The FD1+ remote controller is not waterproof. Please do not let the remote controller � � � meet water when using it. Copyright ©2024 SwellPro All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 30: Pairing

    3. The remote controller would pair automatically with the aircraft, just wait for seconds. Copyright ©2024 SwellPro All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 31: Payload Release

    Payload Release Copyright ©2024 SwellPro All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 32: Appendix

    Satellite Positioning Systems: Remote Controller Size: 174*89*190mm Weight: 378g(Without battery) Operating Frequency: 2.402-2.478GHM Bandwidth: 500KHz Measured in an open environment, without interference. It does not reflect the actual distance. Use as reference during the flight. Copyright ©2024 SwellPro All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 33: Battery Care And Maintenance

    2200g Size: 75*50*37.5 mm Weight: 100g Battery Care and Maintenance • Do not allow the batteries to come into contact with any kind of liquid. • Do not drop the battery into the water. Copyright ©2024 SwellPro All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 34 • 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 35: Battery Charging

    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. • To avoid any potential accidents happening, please do not leave the battery charging unattended.
  • Page 36: Battery Disposal

     Before each flight, fully charge the battery.  During the flight, make sure the battery level is sufficient to complete the flight.  Make sure that the battery plug is not bent, cracked, or blocked. Copyright ©2024 SwellPro All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 37: Motor

     If salt and other residuals are being observed, soak the part in clean freshwater thoroughly and clear out the residuals.  If the aircraft is wet, wipe away the water before you open it and take off the battery to avoid water dripping into the battery compartment. Copyright ©2024 SwellPro All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 38: Store And Transport

    The user is responsible for all the consequences of his actions and the use of the product. The user agrees to use the product for his sole & legal purpose and agrees with the terms Copyright ©2024 SwellPro All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 39 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 40: Version Information

    • 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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