Rippton MOBULA User manual
MOBULA
SMART FISHING DRONE
User Manual For MOBULA
V1.1.5
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MOBULA
Table of Contents
1.!Preface ................................................................................. 5!
1.1.!User Experience Requirements................................................................... 5!
1.2.!Fonts Used In This Manual .......................................................................... 5!
1.3.!Explanation Of Safety Warnings ................................................................. 5!
1.4.!Read, Understand and Retain Instructions ................................................ 6!
1.5.!Obtaining Documentation And Information ............................................... 7!
2.!Description Of The Product................................................ 8!
2.1.!Intended Use And Reasonably Foreseeable Misuse ................................. 8!
2.2.!Process Overview......................................................................................... 9!
2.3.!Technical Data............................................................................................. 10!
2.4.!Product Compliance................................................................................... 11!
2.5.!Product Components ................................................................................. 11!
2.6.!Explanation Of Auditory And Visual Signals ........................................... 16!
3.!Preparation And Installation ............................................ 17!
3.1.!Unpacking The MOBULA And Checking The Contents .......................... 17!
3.2.!Conditions Before Assembling The MOBULA ......................................... 18!
3.3.!Install The Landing Gear ............................................................................ 18!
3.4.!Preparation Of The Controller ................................................................... 22!
3.5.!Attach Mobile Device To The Clamp:........................................................ 23!
3.6.!Attach Tablet To The Clamp ...................................................................... 25!
4.!Operation/Use.................................................................... 26!
4.1.!Check Before Using The MOBULA............................................................ 26!
4.2.!Starting The MOBULA ................................................................................ 26!
4.3.!Starting The Controller............................................................................... 27!
4.4.!Connecting The MOBULA With Your Mobile Device............................... 27!
4.5.!Calibrating The Compass And IMU........................................................... 29!
4.6.!Preflight Checklist: ..................................................................................... 34!
4.7.!Controller Interface..................................................................................... 35!
4.8.!Flying The MOBULA Via Controller........................................................... 36!
4.9.!Controlling The MOBULA........................................................................... 37!
4.10.!Returning & Landing The MOBULA Manually Via Controller ................. 38!
4.11.!Returning & Landing The MOBULA Automatically Via Controller ......... 38!
4.12.!Cancelling Return-To-Home....................................................................... 39!
4.13.!Casting Fishing Line Via Controller .......................................................... 39!
4.14.!Controlling The Camera Via Controller..................................................... 42!
4.15.!Switch MOBULA Operating System From Rippton App To Controller.. 42!
4.16.!Checking The Battery Level Of The MOBULA And The Controller. ....... 43!
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4.17.!What To Do In Emergency And Exceptional Situations.......................... 43!
4.18.!MOBULA Self Protection Mechanism ....................................................... 44!
5.!Maintenance....................................................................... 45!
5.1.!Taking Care Of The MOBULA .................................................................... 45!
5.2.!Replacing The MOBULA Smart Battery.................................................... 45!
5.3.!Charging The MOBULA Smart Battery ..................................................... 46!
5.4.!Charging The Controller............................................................................. 48!
5.5.!Inspecting The Product .............................................................................. 49!
5.6.!Checking Battery Life................................................................................. 49!
5.7.!After-Sales Information .............................................................................. 50!
6.!Troubleshooting, Q&A And Repairing ............................ 51!
6.1.!Identifying And Solving Problems ............................................................ 51!
6.2.!Battery Protection LED Display................................................................. 51!
6.3.!Q&A .............................................................................................................. 52!
6.4.!Replacing The Propellers........................................................................... 55!
7.!Disposal ............................................................................. 56!
7.1.!Disposal Of Electronic Components......................................................... 56!
7.2.!Disposal Of Packaging Waste ................................................................... 56!
7.3.!Disposal Of Batteries.................................................................................. 56!
7.4.!Appendix I – Supplied Accessories, Consumables And Spare Parts.... 57!
8.!Compliance Information ................................................... 58!
8.1.!FCC Compliance ......................................................................................... 58!
8.2.!FCC Warning Message............................................................................... 58!
8.3.!FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement Caution ..................................... 58!
8.4.!FCC RF Exposure Information (SAR)........................................................ 59!
8.5.!EU Declaration of Conformity.................................................................... 59!
8.6.!Australia and New Zealand Notices .......................................................... 59!
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1. Preface
1.1. User Experience Requirements
This document is intended for the user of the Rippton MOBULA Smart Fishing Drone.
The Rippton MOBULA Smart Fishing Drone should only be used by people with
experience of flying drones. Users without any drone-piloting experience should
practice more than 20 hours in a wide and empty space, before using the MOBULA for
sea fishing.
1.2. Fonts Used In This Manual
The following style conventions are used in this document:
Bold
Names of product components, commands, options, programs, processes, services,
and utilities.
Names of interface elements (such as windows, dialog boxes, buttons, fields, and
menus) Interface elements the user selects, clicks, presses, or types.
Italic
Publication titles referenced in the text Emphasis (for example a new term) Variables.
Courier
System output, such as an error message or script URLs, complete paths, filenames,
prompts, and syntax.
1.3. Explanation Of Safety Warnings
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NOTICE
Notice indicates information considered important, but not hazard-related.
CAUTION
Caution indicates a hazard with a low level of risk which, if not avoided, could result in
minor or moderate injury.
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WARNING
Warning indicates a hazard with a medium level of risk which, if not avoided, could
result in serious injury.
DANGER
Danger indicates a hazard with a high level of risk which, if not avoided, will result in
serious injury.
1.4. Read, Understand and Retain Instructions
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Read and understand User Manual, User Manual for Rippton, Quick Start Guide and
Safety Instructions and Smart Battery User Manual before using this product. Failure to
do so can result in serious injury.
Follow all instructions shall help you avoid fire, explosion, electric shock or other
hazards that may result in damage to property and/or severe injuries.
The product should only be used by people who have fully read and understood the
contents of this user manual, user manual for Rippton and its safety instructions.
Ensure that each person who uses the product has read these warnings and
instructions and follows them.
Keep all safety information and instructions for future reference and pass them on to
subsequent users of the product.
The manufacturer is not liable for cases of material damage or personal injury caused
by incorrect handling or non-compliance with the safety instructions. In such cases, the
warranty will be voided.
User manual instruction may be different from the actual operation due to the MOBULA
Fishing Drone or Rippton app upgrade or update. Please ensure you have read the
latest version of User manual or followed by the instruction in the Rippton app.
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1.5. Obtaining Documentation And Information
1.5.1. Internet
Scan the QR code or visit link below to view the latest documentation.
https://www.rippton.com/Support/List
1.5.2. Ordering documentation
Documentation, user instructions and technical information can be ordered by sending
1.5.3. Other languages
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This is the English language version of the user manual. Manuals in other languages
are available upon request.
1.5.4. Documentation feedback
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If you are reading Rippton product documentation on the internet, any comments can be
submitted on the support website. Comments can also be sent to [email protected].
We appreciate your comments.
1.5.5. Support and service
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For service related questions, contact:
Rippton/Ningbo Pelican Drone Co., Ltd.
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2. Description Of The Product
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2.1. Intended Use And Reasonably Foreseeable Misuse
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The Rippton MOBULA is intended to be used as a drone for professional sea fishing
purposes, such as:
•Finding the location of fish with the built-in camera.
•Flying and releasing the fishing line and berley to the desired location.
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The product should be used in open areas on the beach, above the sea, with no
obstacles and should always stay within the sight of its user. The product is intended to
carry a maximum weight of 2.5 kg.
The Rippton MOBULA is NOT intended for:
•Indoor use.
•Use in or close to residential areas or areas frequented by people.
•Use in No-Fly Zones.
•Use as a toy. The MOBULA must not be used by children under 14 year of age.
The product is not a toy.
•Use in or near rough water and extreme weather conditions, such as strong winds
(greater than 35 km/h), rain, snow or fog.
•Use close to large metal structures.
•Areas with high levels of electromagnetism, including base stations and radio
transmission towers.
•Use above the maximum allowed flight altitude of 120 meters and maximum
allowed casting range of 1.5km.
The MOBULA Fishing Drone should be used with the following software, original
accessories and components only:
•MOBULA Smart Battery (including charger)
•MOBULA Remote Controller (including Charging Cable)
•Propellers
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•Landing Gear
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Rippton App
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Other New Accessories Listed on Rippton Official Website
All other uses of the product not described in this manual are regarded as unintended
use.
2.2. Process Overview
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The MOBULA is a drone for professional fishing purposes. It consists of a drone (with
built-in camera to spot fish and berley/fishing line release devices), a controller with
LCD screen, mobile device clamp. Amongst the most important features is the
Return to Home (RTH) function and the berley/fishing line release function. The
MOBULA comes with the Rippton App.
The MOBULA is controlled by the MOBULA remote controller (controller). The
controller has an integrated LCD screen that displays the live image from the camera
and some other flight information.
Flight data is automatically recorded on to the internal storage of the MOBULA. This
includes flight telemetry and MOBULA status information.
The MOBULA has one fishing line release device and two berley release devices
which can easily perform accurate fishing line and berley release. Your berley can be
attached to the two berley release devices. Your fishing line can be attached to the
fishing line release device. Once the berley or fishing line is at the desired location, it
can be dropped using the controller or the Rippton App.
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2.3. Technical Data
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2.4. Product Compliance
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This product complies with all relevant Australia & New Zealand Directives.
2.5. Product Components
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1. MOBULA Smart Fishing Drone
2. MOBULA Remote Controller
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2.5.1. MOBULA
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2.5.2. Controller
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2.6. Explanation Of Auditory And Visual Signals
2.6.1. MOBULA
2.6.2. Remote Controller
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3. Preparation And Installation
NOTICE
•Handle, lift, carry and transport the product with great care to prevent it from
being damaged.
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3.1. Unpacking The MOBULA And Checking The Contents
Make sure the packaging contains the following items:
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3.2. Conditions Before Assembling The MOBULA
3.2.1. Make sure you have downloaded and installed the Rippton App from the
Google Play Store, Samsung Galaxy Apps or App Store. Register as a Rippton
App member. IOS device require iOS 9 (or later) or Android device require
Android 5.0 (or later).
3.2.2. Make sure that the MOBULA smart battery and controller are fully charged.
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3.3. Install The Landing Gear
3.3.1. Take out the MOBULA and the landing gear. Insert the landing gear to the
MOBULA till you hear a “click”.
NOTICE: The two landing gear parts are different. Make sure the landing
gear’s unlock button facing the outside
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3.3.2. Flip the MOBULA so it stands with the landing gear on the ground.
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3.3.3. Press the battery unlock button and insert the MOBULA smart battery.
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3.3.4. Press one of the front arm unlock button. Unfold the arm in position and
release the button. Move forward and backward few times to ensure it’s locked
properly. Repeat to the other front arm.
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3.3.5. Press one of the rear arm unlock button. Unfold the arm in position and
release the button. Move forward and backward few times to ensure it’s locked
properly. Repeat to the other rear arm.
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3.3.6. Tighten the propellers with the two screws.
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NOTICE:
Apply removable thread-locking fluid on the screw, before tighten the screw.
Do not reuse the screws once it’s been untighten.
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