Sea Ulcer SKY RIGGER User manual

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user manual

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Contents
Introduction 4
Sea Ulcer sustainability 5
Your SKY RIGGER and drone 6
Mounting your SKY RIGGER 8
Attaching the Release Mechanism 10
Attaching your line 12
Launching your drone 14
Fishing 16
Community 18
Warnings and warranty 19

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Welcome, and thanks for buying your SKY RIGGER - the easiest and most reliable drone shing accessory, developed by Sea
Ulcer.
Back in 2016, we landed a 22kg Northern Bluen Tuna from the beach using a drone to deliver the bait, the YouTube video
‘Drone Fishing For Tuna’ we uploaded of the catch went viral.
More than 100 million people have watched that video, and the response inspired us to develop an accessory to make drone
shing accessible for everyone.
We spent 18 months designing and testing the SKY RIGGER and in your hands, you have what you need to turn your drone
into the ultimate shing machine.
And it is more than that – we are stoked to have you on board the Sea Ulcer team and to be a part of the international drone
shing community.
Now you have the ability to target large sh from the shore and stalk wary sh stealthily from above. A whole new exciting
sport has opened up for all anglers.
Let’s have a crack. Yew!
Introduction

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Sea Ulcer was founded on a passion for the ocean and its inhabitants, so we are committed to the sustainable use of
marine resources and ethical interaction with our environment.
Our products are made with high-quality recyclable materials, and that’s just the rst step. We hope drone shing will
dramatically reduce the amount of lost shing line and tackle by allowing anglers to check for snags and deliver bait
beyond hazards.
As lifelong watermen we are also acutely aware of how privileged we are to participate in this lifestyle, and that it is not
accessible to everyone, whether that is because of disability, or lack of access.
Drone shing makes targeting offshore species more accessible to shore-bound anglers and it will make dangerous
activities, such as rock shing, far safer.
As a SKY RIGGER owner we invite you to join the Sea Ulcer team in making a commitment to the safe and ethical use of
our oceans and waterways. Together we can create a new style of shing that nds a sustainable niche within our great
pastime. Future generations should be able to enjoy the ocean as much as we do, so we must make sure we look after it
and take only what we need.
Sea Ulcer sustainability

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We use injection-moulded nylon, marine-grade brass and high-quality 316 stainless steel in SKY RIGGER so it lasts in harsh
environments. It is important, however, to care for your SKY RIGGER just as you would your prized shing tackle and other
drone accessories. Wash your SKY RIGGER after each use with warm fresh and soapy water and either leave it on the drone
or return it to its case.
Your drone is an expensive bit of equipment and you are putting it at risk by using it for shing. That’s why you need to be a
capable drone pilot with good knowledge of your equipment as well as your local shing and aviation rules and regulations
before you cast your rst line.
Before you y over water, experiment with your drone’s payload capabilities. Sea Ulcer recommends a maximum load of 500
grams. This weight will affect your drone’s battery so only y out above water with it fully charged.
There are useful apps available to help you abide by aviation rules. In Australia, ‘Drone Complier’ is a great app to quickly
check the airspace before shing. Severe nes are applied for breaching aviation regulations with your drone so be sure
you’re not ying where you shouldn’t be.
When attaching the Drone Mount (pictured right), we recommend connecting it to the horizontal feet of your drone so it is
close to the machine’s centre of gravity. Because this position interferes with the machine’s positioning sensors, Sea Ulcer
ies with the sensors turned off. If you require them, the drone mount can be mounted on the vertical legs of the drone (see
page 8).
Finally, invest in a sunshade hood for your phone or tablet, this is essential to reduce glare and spot sh.
Your SKY RIGGER and drone

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The SKY RIGGER has two parts which connect
together and attach to your drone. We have
developed the Fish Hex Tool to make the set up
quick and easy on the go.
DRONE MOUNT
RELEASE MECHANISM FISH HEX KEY
Cap screws
Drone mount clamps
Grub screws
Drone mount offset leg
Tension dial
Rubber clamp plates
Do not over-tighten screws
Cam lock arm
Bayonet dial
Camera swing stopper
Drone mount rod

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Video guides are available at www.seaulcer.com
There are several ways to mount SKY RIGGER on your drone. The Drone Mount can be installed on its horizontal or vertical
legs, or an adhesive pad can be stuck to the belly of your drone – visit www.seaulcer.com for drone compatibility and further
instructions on how to mount.
These are the easiest steps to install the Drone Mount in the recommended location – on the horizontal feet:
1. Use the ‘sh’ hex tool to loosen the Drone Mount leg clamps (see page 9).
2. Loosely attach one of the clamps to one foot of the drone (ensuring the release mechanism swings away from the camera
and the arch is facing towards the belly of the drone), and then swivel it diagonally, so you are able to slip the other leg clamp
onto the drone.
3. With the Drone Mount in a ‘straight’ position, tighten the clamps using your sh hex key. If required, adjust the width of
the SKY RIGGER by loosening the grub screws, adjusting, and re-tightening rmly.
4. Ensure each of the SKY RIGGER’S six screws are nger tight.
To install the Drone Mount in vertical position, rst remove the leg clamps by loosening their cap screws, and disconnect them
from the main arm. Reattach the clamps at a 90-degree angle to their original position, and then attach the Drone Mount to
the ‘rear’ vertical legs of the drone using the method described above.
Mounting your SKY RIGGER

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Use Fish Hex Key to loosen
clamps and place either side
of leg.
Note: SKY RIGGER can be
xed to horizontal or vertical
section of legs.
Clockwise to
tighten Anti-clockwise to
loosen
Tighten screws
with Fish Hex Key
until snug.
Ensure you do not over-tighten screws

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The Release Mechanism is easy to attach and remove from the Drone Mount. Simply align the ‘male’ and ‘female’ elements,
push them together and then turn the bayonet dial clockwise or anticlockwise until you feel and hear the ‘click’.
DRONE MOUNT
RELEASE MECHANISM Connect and rotate until
you hear it click.It is now
locked into place.
Attaching the Release Mechanism

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The Swing Stopper is xed
and designed to protect the
camera and gimbal no matter
what angle the SKY RIGGER
or Drone is pulled or rotated.

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SKY RIGGER’S Patented line Release Mechanism is simple, reliable and easy to use.
It is comprised of two rubber pads, held together by a brass rod with a tension dial and a cam-lock arm that quickly opens
and shuts the pads. See drawings on page 13.
To insert your line, open the Release Mechanism by icking the cam-lock arm down. Use the tension dial to adjust the
pressure to the right level and then slip in the line from below before closing the mechanism by icking the lever up into the
locked position.
**TEST THE PRESSURE 3 times by pulling the line out of the Release Mechanism** The line should pull out with ease but also
carry the weight of the rig.
Further test by ying your drone to three metres high and then practice releasing the line with your rod or hand, taking note
of how much pressure is required. Adjust the tension dial as needed.
Do this multiple times to ensure the pressure is set correct.
If the line is released as your drone ies out, it is no big deal, just y back in, adjust the pressure, reattach the line, and have
another go. It is better to y with the pressure as light as possible to keep your drone safe.
The more you practice, the more you will become comfortable with your drone capabilities.
Attaching your line

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1. UP position is locked
2. Flick DOWN to open 3.
Insert
shing
line
CAM LOCK ARM
TENSION DIAL
4. Adjust tension dial
Clockwise
to tighten Anti-clockwise
to loosen
5. Flick UP to lock
shing line in place
Always check shing
line releases with
ease before ying
your drone.

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After attaching and testing the release pressure, you can send your drone out over water to go shing.
It is important to send your drone up and out at a steady 35-degree angle, ensuring the belly of your line does not go in the
water. This creates more drag and can cause the line to drop.
Have your reel free spooling as the drone ies. Use your nger to adjust the pressure to prevent over spooling but not so
tight that the line releases.
Monitor your device and the drone as it ies out, look for sh and keep an eye on the drone’s distance from the shore or boat
and its altitude.
Don’t worry if the drone is (yawing) rotating looking for sh or the rig is spinning, 90% of the time your line will not tangle,
thanks to our swiveling pivot system.
If it does tangle, y your drone and the rig back to shore or boat and un tangle it. Your drone will be safe, because the line
will release if any added pressure accidentally occurs.
Warning: Always check your drone’s battery is fully charged before casting.
Launching your drone

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The SKY RIGGER’S swivel and pivot system allows you to maneuver the drone
freely to look for sh and lm the action with out tangling the line.
Fishing
line
Rotation of 360˚ horizontally Rotation of 180˚ vertically

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So now we have the boring stuff out of the way – you know the parts of your SKY RIGGER, and you have attached it to
your drone. You are aware of your drone’s capabilities, as well as the airspace and shing regulations in your desired shing
location. Now we are ready for the fun stuff.
Here are some general tips and tricks for successful drone shing:
• Braided line works great but any type of shing line can be used with SKY RIGGER.
• Don’t y your drone out above water unless the battery is at maximum charge.
• Fly steadily to keep the free spool pressure rm to avoid the belly of the line from sagging into the water.
• Do not participate in drone shing in winds above 15 knots.
• Do not y over the top of people, cars, boats or buildings, Always abide by aviation laws in your area.
• Monitor the condition of your drone. If the rotors feel hot, or is showing other signs of fatigue, give it a rest.
• Maximum weight of 500 grams to be lifted.
Dropping
This is the simplest form of drone shing and is similar to regular shing, as it is essentially a long cast.
Send the drone out to sea with your bait or lure hanging 1-2m from the Release Mechanism. When it is in position, the angler
yanks the line with enough pressure that the bait pops off and falls into the water. You can then bring the drone back and land
Fishing

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it, or follow the bait or lure to lm a strike.
Dangling
The Sea Ulcer team has enjoyed a lot of success using the ‘dangling’ method of drone shing. Ensure there is 10 meters of
line hanging from the Release Mechanism to your bait or lure and then y out to the desired area or sh you are targeting.
Lower the drone slowly until the bait hits the water and let it sink in a natural motion. Hover over the bait, lm and watch for
sh through the device app. When there is a strike, the line will release automatically, so start winding fast to set the hook. If
no sh are interested, lift the bait and try again.
Trolling
You must be an experienced pilot to test this method** Launch your drone with 10m of line between the Release Mechanism
and your lure. Once your drone arrives at the target location, lower its height to around 5-6m above the water.
Slowly gain speed and troll as required. Watch the lure and adjust your speed and height so that it swims naturally. Drag the
lure back and forth while ensuring you are always ying ‘backwards’ so that the lure remains in vision of the camera and you
can lm the strike. The lure will release automatically when a sh strikes. Always remember to keep an eye on your drone’s
altitude and make sure your well above the water at all times.

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Sea Ulcer is building an international community of drone shing enthusiasts online through our social media channels. This
is a new and evolving sport, and people are interested in seeing how far we can push its limits. So let’s show them!
Make sure you upload your drone shing content and tag @sea_ulcer while
using hashtags #seaulcer #advantageabove, #droneshing_international,
#droneshing and #SkyRigger on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
We will share the best content on our own channels, which are listed on
page 2.
Jaiden and Byron will also upload the best content they have collected on
their drone shing adventures around the globe. Follow our pages and also
SIGN UP online and we will send you updates on new products and the
latest content from our channels.
Never again will people doubt your story about ‘the one that got away.’
We can now share our adventures with friends, family and the rest of the
world on social media. We hope you join us in showing to the world how
epic drone shing is.
And stay tuned, because we are dreaming up all kinds of new accessories to
connect to your drone.
Community

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Drone shing is undertaken at the user’s own risk. SEA ULCER and SKY RIGGER takes no responsibility in case of a lost or damaged
drone.
Sea Ulcer is an advocate of sustainable shing practices – only take what you can eat. Obey all local shing regulations size and bag
limits. Abide by all local aviation laws and regulations when ying your drone.
Keep out of reach of children aged 9 years and under. Children under 18 years old should only use SKY RIGGER when supervised
by an adult.
SEA ULCER and SKY RIGGER take no responsibility for any drones lost or damaged in the activity of drone shing, or for any nes,
or penalties incurred by the user in the process of drone shing.
SEA ULCER provides a ONE YEAR WARRANTY on all SKY RIGGER products against defects in materials and or faulty workmanship.
Our warranty is provided in addition to other rights and remedies that may be available to consumers under applicable law. The
warranty is effective from the date of purchase, to the original purchaser, for SKY RIGGER products purchased after January 1, 2018.
SEA ULCER will perform repairs or defect replacement, at their option, with no costs to you other than shipping charges. This
warranty does not cover claims arising from normal wear and tear, improper use or neglect. To the extent permitted by law, this
warranty does not cover claims for any incidental or consequential damage resulting from or in connection to the SKY RIGGER
product.
If the SKY RIGGER product has been subjected to unauthorised alterations, abuse, or damage as a result of failure to provide the
recommended care and maintenance this warranty will be considered void.
To make a claim under this warranty simply contact us at [e-mail] with your proof of purchase, a description of the
problem you are experiencing and we will be in touch.
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