SWELLPRO Fisherman FD3 User manual

Fisherman FD3
User Manual
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v1.0 –June 2023

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Thank You
Thank you for purchasing the Fisherman FD3. We have designed and manufactured the
Fisherman FD3 to the highest quality standards.
Like any marine equipment, long-life and trouble-free operation rely on correct care and
maintenance. 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.
It is important to familiarize yourself with the features of this unique aircraft by carefully
studying this manual and particularly the priority sections indicated in the 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.
Using this Manual
This document is designed to be printed or viewed on a computer or mobile device. If
used electronically, you can search directly for terms like "Battery" to find references.
Additionally, you can click on any topic in the Table of Contents to navigate directly to
that topic.
FAQ
The user manual is the best companion while using the product. For the
specific problem using the product, the FAQ can be another great
resource for you to look at. Go to the SwellPro website, look for
support >product support > the product > FAQ to find the FAQ page.
support.swellpro.com
Video Tutorials
Visit and subscribe to the SwellPro YouTube Channel for tutorial videos and product
information. Scan this QR code with your camera phone to go to our channel.

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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/
Register Product Warranty
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

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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
No Camera
Basic Remote Controller (no image)
ADVANCED
VERSION
4K Gimbal Camera
Advanced Remote Controller

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Content
Thank You 2
Using this Manual 2
FAQ 2
Video Tutorials 2
SwellPro Community 3
Social Media 3
Register Product Warranty 3
Download the App 3
Firmware Update 4
Basic and Advanced Version 4
Content 5
Aircraft 9
Aircraft Diagram 9
Aircraft Status Lights 10
Install 10
Install Propeller 10
Adjust Antenna 11
Install/Remove Flight Battery 12
Power ON/OFF 13
Flight Battery 13
WARNING 14
Battery Capacity 14
Charging 15
Battery Check 16
Battery Repair 17
Battery Storage 18
Barometric Membrane 18

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Remote Controller 20
Remote Controller Diagram 20
Remote Controller Screen 21
Advanced Version 21
Basic Version 22
Remote Controller Status Lights 24
Display Settings 24
Turn ON/OFF 25
Adjust Settings Menu 25
Phone Mount(No need to install if you don’t use the APP) 26
Install 26
Use 26
Image Transmission Settings 26
Power ON/OFF 27
Charging 28
Pairing 28
Control Sticks Calibration 29
Optimal Signal Transmission 30
Remote Controller Antenna Orientation 30
Aircraft Antenna Blind Spot 30
Reset Wi-Fi Password 32
Flight 33
Flight Safety and Environment 33
Flight Restrictions 34
Pre-Flight Checklist 34
Basic Flight Steps 35
Control the Aircraft 35
Starting and Stopping the Motors (Arming) 36
Starting (Arming) Motors 36

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Stopping Motors 37
Stopping Motors Mid-flight 37
Takeoff and Landing 37
Takeoff 37
Landing 38
Flight Modes 38
Low Battery Warnings 39
Level 1 Low Battery Warning 39
Level 2 Low Battery Warnings 39
Return to Home 39
RTH Height 41
Failsafe RTH 41
Low Battery RTH 41
Low Battery Payload Release 41
Low Battery Landing 42
Water Takeoff and Landing 42
Boat Takeoff and Landing 42
PowerFlip 43
Gimbal Camera 44
Control 44
Camera Control 44
Gimbal Control 44
Camera Settings 45
Photos Setting 46
Videos Setting 46
Gallery 47
Camera Setting 47
Camera Status Lights 48
microSD Card 48

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Payload Release 49
App 50
Download the App 50
Connect 50
Home Interface 51
Main Interface 51
Appendix 53
Specification 53
Warranty Information 56
Battery Care and Maintenance 56
Precautions for low-temperature use 57
Battery Charging 57
Battery Storage and Transportation 57
Battery Disposal 58
Maintenance 58
Disclaimer and Warning 58
Version Information 60

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Aircraft
Aircraft Diagram
1. Propeller A
2. Propeller B
3. Motor A
4. Motor B
5. 5.8G Antenna
6. 2.4G Antenna
7. Antenna Mount
8. Front Arm Light
9. Rear Arm Light
10.Gimbal Camera (GC1-M)
11. Landing Gear
12. Barometric Membrane cover
13. GPS Cover
14. Battery Hatch Lock
15. Battery Hatch
16.Payload Release Holder Plate
17.Payload Release Mechanism

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Aircraft Status Lights
Install
Install Propeller
There are two pairs of propellers A/B.

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1. Place propeller A on motor A. /Place propeller B on motor B.
2. Hold the motor firmly with one hand, rotate the propeller nut with the other hand.
3. Lock the propeller nut with the in-the-box tool shown above(When disassembling,
please use the tool to loosen the nut first).
⚠Always place one hand under the motor to support it when installing or removing propellers.
Failure to provide this support could result in bending or breaking the landing gear.
⚠The propellers are sharp, please be careful to avoid injury.
⚠Do not use broken propellers. Replace the propeller if there is any damage or wear to the
propeller.
⚠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 screws on the propeller
base.
⚠Before each flight, please check that the propellers are smooth all over and are correctly
installed and securely fastened. Spin each propeller by hand to check that the motors are free
of sand or salt and spin freely.
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.

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Antenna oriented upward: Improves
reception when the aircraft is flying close to
the water surface. (Use this atenna
orientation if you plan on landing on water)
Antenna oriented downwards: Improves
reception when the aircraft is flying at a high
altitude.
Install/Remove Flight Battery
The flight battery is quick and easy to change.
1. Unlock and open the
waterproof hatch
2. Slide in the fully
charged intelligent
battery and push it
firmly into the battery
slot
3. Close the battery hatch.
Fasten the catch and then
lock the hatch
󱛻󱛼󱛽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.

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󱛻󱛼󱛽Always check to ensure that the waterproof seal on the hatch door is clean
and lightly lubricated.
󱛻󱛼󱛽The drone is no longer waterproof when the battery hatch is open. Do not
allow water or sand to enter the drone while the battery hatch is open.
󱛻󱛼󱛽The Appendix of this manual contains additional warnings and precautions
regarding the batteries, safety, charging, and maintenance. Please familiarize
yourself with all the information.
Power ON/OFF
Power on/Power off: Shortly press the power button once then long press
the power button for two seconds. Same for powering off the battery.
Power on：The arm light and GPS light will light up, and the motors will make
a "beep" self-check sound to turn on.
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.
Flight Battery
Ensure to charge the battery right after you receive the product to prevent the possible
battery over-discharge during shipping.

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WARNING
•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.
•DO NOT charge the battery in any area with a potentially explosive atmosphere,
including fueling areas or areas which contain chemicals or particles such as
grain, dust, or metal powders.
Battery Capacity
The battery level LEDs on the battery pack
allow you to check the state of charge of the
battery quickly and accurately(As the picture)
Operation method：Short press the power
button and the 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.

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Charging
1. Connect the balance charger to a power outlet. Plug the balance cable (white) and the
charging cables (black and red) into the balance charger. Then connect the charging
pad to the battery slot.
2. Turn on the power switch on the back of the charger.
3. Press to enter.
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.
Charging State
While charging, press to check cell voltage.
Charger would stop charging when the cell voltage reaches 4.4V (±0.02).

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Adjust Charging Current
Before entering charging, you can adjust the charging current by pressing and
. 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.
Battery Check
Check the battery status by switching to the battery check function.
To check battery status:
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 .

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Battery Repair
Repair the battery if:
•The charger indicates the battery needs to be repaired.
•Battery voltage is lower than 19.2V.
•Cell voltage is lower than 3.2V.
•The cell voltage difference is higher than 60mV.
To repair the battery:
1. Connect the charger and battery, and turn on the charger.
2. Press to switch to the repair function”LiHV 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.

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Battery Storage
Before putting the battery in storage, you should always set the battery to the stored
voltage. Stored voltage allows the battery to keep healthy while not used.
⚠If the flight battery is not being used for a long period of time, ensure to set the
battery to store voltage (22.8V~23.2V) using the method described below. To prevent
the battery from over-discharge, set the flight battery to store voltage every 3 months.
For other battery maintenance guides, please check the Appendix Battery Care and
Maintenance part.
To set the battery to storage voltage:
1. Connect the charger and battery, and turn on the charger.
2. Press to switch to the storage function ”LiHV Storage”.
3. Press to enter 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.
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 FD3's all-
waterproof design. The barometric membrane is delicate yet an extremely important
part of proper flying and waterproofing. Therefore, you should pay special attention to
the proper use of barometric membranes during your operation.

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•Always check the barometric membrane to ensure no damage is observed before
flying.
•Rinse the barometric membrane thoroughly with fresh water every time after flying
near the water environment.
•If you constantly fly your aircraft in a saltwater environment (sea), it is
recommended to change the barometric membrane once every 3 months, since the
salt particles can clog the tiny holes on the membrane.
•If the aircraft is not flying stably during hovering, or the aircraft is not flying
normally during ascending or descending, the barometric membrane might be
damaged. Please replace the barometric membrane.
•If the barometric membrane is damaged or shows signs of wear and tear,
replacement of the waterproof barometric membrane is required.
To replace the barometric membrane:
If the waterproof and breathable membrane is damaged or worn, it needs to be replaced
with a new one. Replacement method:
1. Take out the top cover.
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.

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Remote Controller
Remote Controller Diagram
1. 2.4G Antenna
2. 5.8G Antenna
7. Return-to-Home Switch
8. Flight Mode Switch
13. Function Button
14. Phone Mount/