Drone Sky Hook DSH-SRD1-P4 Operating instructions

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Drone-Sky-Hook Release & Drop for DJI Phantom 4 Model: DSH-SRD1-P4
Drone-Sky-Hook Release & Drop PLUS for DJI Phantom 4 Model: DSH-SRDP1-P4
Drone-Sky-Hook Dual Release & Drop for DJI Phantom 4 Model: DSH-DRD1-P4
Drone-Sky-Hook Dual Release & Drop PLUS for DJI Phantom 4 Model: DSH-DRDP1-P4
Drone-Sky-Hook Release & Drop for DJI Phantom 3 Model: DSH-SRD1-P3
Drone-Sky-Hook Release & Drop PLUS for DJI Phantom 3 Model: DSH-SRDP1-P3
Drone-Sky-Hook Dual Release & Drop for DJI Phantom 3 Model: DSH-DRD1-P3
Drone-Sky-Hook Dual Release & Drop PLUS for DJI Phantom 3 Model: DSH-DRDP1-P3
Installation and Operation Guide
V1.0

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Table of Contents
Overview 3
Overview of the Drone-Sky-Hook Release & Drop Device for DJI Phantom 4 and Phantom 3 3
Applications 4
Applications for the Drone-Sky-Hook Release & Drop Device for DJI Phantom 4 and Phantom 3 4
Installation 5
Installation of Drone-Sky-Hook Release & Drop Device on Phantom 4 5
Installation of Drone-Sky-Hook Release & Drop Device on Phantom 3 7
Operation 11
Battery Charging of the Drone-Sky-Hook Release & Drop Device 11
Manual Control of the Drop Wheel using FUNC button on the Drone-Sky-Hook Release & Drop Device 14
Drone-Sky-Hook Release & Drop Device - Setting C1/C2 remote controller buttons (in the DJI App)
to Turn ON/OFF the drone's front LED lights 16
Drone-Sky-Hook Release & Drop Device - Controlling the Drop Wheel with the DJI Phantom Remote
Controller 19
Drone-Sky-Hook Release & Drop Device - Controlling the Drop Wheel with Drone Rotation (2 quick
and complete Counter Clockwise turns) 21
Drone-Sky-Hook Release & Drop Device – Control Modes of the Single Drop Wheel 23
Drone-Sky-Hook Release & Drop Device - Dual Release & Drop Device Operation - Loading and
Dropping the Payloads 24
Drone-Sky-Hook Release & Drop Device – Control Modes of the Dual Drop Wheel 27
Drone-Sky-Hook Release & Drop Device – Control Modes of the AUX Channel (PLUS models only) 28
Note:
Additional information can be found in the Frequently Asked Questions page at the following
link: https://www.droneskyhook.com/frequently-asked-questions

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Overview
Overview of the Drone-Sky-Hook Release & Drop Device for DJI Phantom 4 and
Phantom 3
Revolutionary innovative design that perfectly fits your DJI Phantom 4 and Phantom 3 series drones and allows for
standard storage while installed.
Simultaneously transport two payloads (Dual models only) or one payload and then release & drop them, one at a time,
above specific target areas.
Remote controlled AUX Channel controls your third-party devices by switching them ON or OFF during your flight (PLUS
models only).
Combine this device (PLUS models only) with the optional Drone-Sky-Hook LED Searchlight with Built-In Laser
Pointer (sold separately) to shine bright light at night on objects as far as 330 feet (100 Meters) away or use the built-in
Laser Pointer to mark and illuminate points of interest on the ground.
Multiple Release & Drop modes and separate ON/OFF Control modes to best suit your application:
 Simple drone rotation (Self-contained. No linkage to the drone’s front LED light is required).
 Use of C1 or C2 button on the DJI drone remote controller or DJI App (Linkage to the drone’s front LED light is
provided).
 Manual control.
Connect-And-Fly in seconds! No modification of any kind to the drone is required! No tools needed!
Quick Mounting and Locking Systems (QMLS). Perfectly fit the DJI Phantom 4 and Phantom 3 series drones.
Sensors Interference Avoidance System (SIAS). Will not interfere with the operation of the DJI Phantom 4 or Phantom 3
VPS sensors.
Unlimited operation range.
Small and light weight. Weighs only 1.75 oz ( 49 grams). Allows you to lift maximum payloads.
Quick and easy to operate. One hand payload hookup.
Over 200 carry & drop operations on a single battery charge.
Remaining Battery Capacity indicator light allows you to fly with confidence.
Built-in rechargeable battery and USB Charger. Can be charged from any 5V/1A mobile phone charger or USB jack on
computers/Laptops.
Robust design. High quality 3D printed lightweight ABS.
Note: Do not overload your drone with heavy or bulky payloads that it cannot safely carry.

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Applications
Applications for the Drone-Sky-Hook Release & Drop Device for DJI Phantom 4 and
Phantom 3
The revolutionary Drone-Sky-Hook Dual Release & Drop PLUS device for DJI Phantom 4 and Phantom 3 unleashes
your imagination for exciting adventures!
The innovative and unique design (patent pending) makes the Drone-Sky-Hook Dual Release & Drop devices the most
sophisticated and best Deliver & Drop devices available today for the DJI Phantom 4 and Phantom 3 series drones. It
allows your DJI drone to simultaneously carry two payloads (Dual models only) or one payload (variety of payloads) that
can be precisely transported and then released & dropped, one payload at a time, above specific target areas.
The Drone-Sky-Hook Dual Release & Drop PLUS device has a remote controlled AUX Channel to control your third-
party devices by switching them ON or OFF during your flight. Combine this device with the optional Drone-Sky-Hook
LED Searchlight with Built-In Laser Pointer (sold separately) on your DJI Phantom 4 or Phantom 3 to shine bright light
at night on objects as far as 330 feet (100 Meters) away or use the built-in Laser Pointer to mark and illuminate points of
interest on the ground.
Take your drone experience to the next level! With unlimited range, you can release & drop each payload or turn ON /
OFF external devices (PLUS models only) by simply rotating your drone (no linkage to the drone’s front LED light is
required) or by pressing the C1 or C2 button on the DJI drone remote controller. Prepare to be amazed as the device’s
high-tech brain does the work for you!
Connect-And-Fly in seconds! No modification of any kind to the drone is required! No tools needed! There is no need to
disable the DJI Phantom 4 or Phantom 3 VPS sensors. The Drone-Sky-Hook Dual Release & Drop device perfectly fits
the DJI Phantom 4 and Phantom 3 series drones and will not interfere with the DJI Phantom 4 or Phantom 3 VPS sensors
that remain fully operational.
This small size, light weight, self-contained smart device allows you to lift maximum payloads for Exciting Fishing
Adventures, Fun Activities or Search and Rescue Operations.
Drone Sky Hook strongly recommends that you follow all laws and regulations in your area, closely check your
surroundings prior to takeoff and keep away from civilians, properties, trees, buildings electric poles etc.
Drone Sky Hook shall not be responsible and assume no liability for any loss, damage or injury.
IMPORTANT NOTES:
- Do not overload your DJI drone with heavy or bulky payloads that it cannot safely carry.
- As with DJI recommendations: Minimize interference by avoiding areas with high levels of electromagnetism
including base station and radio transmission towers. Avoid magnetic interference from strong magnets,
magnetite, parking structures and steel reinforcements underground. Stay away from ferromagnetic material such
as cellular phones.
DRONE SKY HOOK - your DJI DRONE Sky Partner (TM)

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Installation
Please click on the following links to watch the installation instructions videos:
Installing the Drone-Sky-Hook Release & Drop device on the DJI Phantom 4: https://youtu.be/6UM_y4XWP3s
Installing the Drone-Sky-Hook Release & Drop device on the DJI Phantom 3: https://youtu.be/74b2NObnGuk
Installation of Drone-Sky-Hook Release & Drop Device on Phantom 4

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Installation of Drone-Sky-Hook Release & Drop Device on Phantom 3

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Operation
Please click on the following link to watch the Battery Charging instructions video:
Battery Charging of the Drone-Sky-Hook Release & Drop Device: https://youtu.be/noZ5DaVeBfc
Battery Charging of the Drone-Sky-Hook Release & Drop Device

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Notes:
1. The Device’s battery can be charged from any 5V/1A mobile phone charger or USB jack on
computers/Laptops using the standard Micro USB to USB Charging Cable (provided).
2. To maintain the battery in good operating condition it is recommended to fully charge the battery every
3 months while in storage.
As with all Lipo (Lithium) batteries, keep the Drone-Sky-Hook Release & Drop device away from water
and do not submerge it in water.
3. The PWR Green indicator LED light on the device blinks to indicate battery capacity.
4 Blinks – pause - 4 Blinks – pause… - Batt capacity: 90 - 100%
3 Blinks – pause - 3 Blinks – pause… - Batt capacity: 75 - 90%
2 Blinks – pause - 2 Blinks – pause… - Batt capacity: 50 - 75%
1 Blink – pause - 1 Blink – pause… - Batt capacity: 25 - 50%
OFF- Batt capacity: 0 - 25% (Critical battery level - battery requires charging)
The remaining Battery Capacity indicator light allows you to fly with confidence.

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Operation
Please click on the following link to watch the Manual Control of the Drop Wheel using FUNC button video:
Drone-Sky-Hook Release & Drop Device - Manual Control of the Drop Wheel using FUNC button:
https://youtu.be/Ka6VAo9CoYU
Manual Control of the Drop Wheel using FUNC button on the Drone-Sky-Hook
Release & Drop Device
Turn ON the Device

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Operation
Please click on the following link to watch the Setting C1/C2 remote controller buttons to Turn ON/OFF the drone's front
LEDs lights video:
https://youtu.be/5Fdo9xmu3Yk
Drone-Sky-Hook Release & Drop Device - Setting C1/C2 remote controller buttons (in
the DJI App) to Turn ON/OFF the drone's front LED lights

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Operation
Please click on the following link to watch the Controlling the Drop Wheel with the DJI Phantom remote controller video:
https://youtu.be/eiEWSioTm9Q
Drone-Sky-Hook Release & Drop Device - Controlling the Drop Wheel with the DJI
Phantom Remote Controller
Press twice C1 or C2 button on the Phantom remote controller to rotate the Drop Wheel and drop the payload

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Press twice C1 or C2 button on the Phantom remote controller to rotate the Drop Wheel to Ready position