SWELLPRO Fisherman User manual

SwellPro Fisherman
User Guide
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V1.0 –June 2021

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Thank You
Thank you for purchasing the SwellPro Fisherman (FD1). We have designed and
manufactured the SwellPro Fisherman to the highest quality standards.
Like any precision electronic device, long and trouble-free operations rely on proper care
and maintenance. With proper care and maintenance, you should enjoy your drone for
many years to come.
It is important to familiarize yourself with the features of this unique drone by carefully
studying this manual.
Visit www.SwellPro.com for the latest manuals, firmware. 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 “Propeller” to find references.
Additionally, you can click on any topic in the Table of Contents to navigate directly to
that topic.
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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Social Media
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SwellPro. www.facebook.com/SwellPro/
Register Product Warranty
Please register your product as soon as possible to ensure warranty coverage.
https://www.SwellPro.com/info/register.html

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Contents
Thank You ..................................................................................................... 2
Using this Manual ......................................................................................... 2
Video Tutorials.............................................................................................. 2
Social Media.................................................................................................. 3
Register Product Warranty ........................................................................... 3
Contents ...............................................................................4
Product Overview .................................................................6
Aircraft Diagram............................................................................................ 7
Remote Controller Diagram.......................................................................... 8
Remote Controller Screen ............................................................................ 9
Install the Aircraft ....................................................................................... 10
Aircraft ................................................................................13
Aircraft Status Indicator ............................................................................. 13
Low Battery Warning................................................................................... 14
Waterproof Barometric Membrane............................................................ 15
Remote Controller ..............................................................17
Using the Remote Controller ...................................................................... 17
Flight ...................................................................................20
Flight Safety and Environment ................................................................... 20
Flight Restrictions....................................................................................... 21
Pre-Flight Checklist..................................................................................... 21
Compass Calibration .................................................................................. 22
Gyroscope Calibration ................................................................................ 23
IMU Calibration ........................................................................................... 24
Basic Flight Steps ....................................................................................... 25

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Starting/Stopping Motors (Arming the Drone).......................................... 26
Water Takeoff and Landing........................................................................ 27
Boat Takeoff and Landing .......................................................................... 27
Power Flip.................................................................................................... 28
Flight Mode ................................................................................................. 28
Return to Home (RTH) ................................................................................ 29
Payload Module..................................................................31
Payload Release.......................................................................................... 31
FPV Camera ................................................................................................ 31
SwellPro Goggle (GL1)................................................................................ 32
TrollSafe (Optional)..................................................................................... 33
Appendix.............................................................................34
Specification ............................................................................................... 34
Flying Guide................................................................................................. 35
Warranty Information.................................................................................. 36
Maintenance and Storage .......................................................................... 36
Battery Care and Maintenance................................................................... 37
Disclaimer and Warning ............................................................................. 39
Version Information .................................................................................... 40

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Product Overview
SwellPro Fisherman (FD1) is specifically designed by SwellPro for fishing enthusiasts
and the drone fishing community. SwellPro has been focusing on the making of the
world’s first and the best waterproof drones since 2015. Now, we put our focus on the
making of the best fishing drone. FD1 was designed solely for drone fishing from day
one. We simplify the design for an easy operation and maintenance of the drone yet
remain the powerful propulsion system for swift flying and great payload capacity.
Together with the FPV camera, payload release, and TrollSafe modules, SwellPro
Fisherman is going to be your best fishing partner.

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Aircraft Diagram
[01] Barometric Membrane Cover
[06] Antenna
[11] Aircraft Head
[02] GPS Cover Lock
[07] Rubber Foot
[12] Power Button
[03] Propeller
[08] Landing Gear
[13] Payload Release
[04] Motor
[09] GPS Cover
[05] Aircraft Status Indicator
[10] Flight Control LED Indicator
(see-through)

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Remote Controller Diagram
[01] Antenna
[07] Display Page Up
[13] Pitch Calibration
Adjustment
[02] Payload Release
Toggle
[08] Pairing Button
[14] Flight Mode Toggle
[03] Throttle Rudder
Adjustment
[09] Power Slider
[15] Return-to-Home
Toggle
[04] Left Joystick
(Throttle/Yaw)
[10] Display Page Down
[16] Handle
[05] Yaw Calibration
Adjustment
[11] Roll Calibration
Adjustment
[06] Display
[12] Right Joystick
(Pitch/Roll)
Drone GPS Location Accuracy ranges from 1-10 with 10 being the highest accuracy.
A rating of 10 indicates a drone location accuracy <1m. 9=1.1 meters; 8=1.2 meters,
7=1.3 meters, 6=1.4 meters, 5=1.5 meters. In GPS mode, it is recommended to take off
with at least 5.

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To reconfigure throttle modes:
1. Hold the left and right throttle to the lower left, then turn on the remote control to
enter the factory setting page.
2. Press [10] to select “Def sticks mode”. Then turn [5] to the left to enter.
3. Press [7] or [10] to switch throttle mode. The default throttle mode is Model 2.
4. After switch to the desired throttle mode, turn [11] to the right to exit the page. Restart
the remote control to finish the reconfiguration.
Remote Controller Screen
[01] Drone Height
[02] Drone Distance
[03] Vertical Speed
[04] Horizontal Speed
[05] Satellite Signal
[06] Drone Battery
Voltage
[07] Flight Mode
(G: GPS/ H: Headless/ A:
ATTI)
[08] Remote Controller
Signal
[09] Remote Controller
Battery Voltage
[10] Pitch Angle
[11] Yaw Angle
[12] Latitude
[13] Longitude
[14] Flight Time
[15] Roll Angle

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[16] Roll Channel
[17] Pitch Channel
[18] Throttle Channel
[19] Pan Channel
If Ch1-Ch4 shows any
volume (indicate by the
black bar) when you are
not controlling the
joystick. You need to
calibrate the channel
accordingly. Use the
calibration adjustment
slider by the joystick to
calibrate the joystick
input.
[20] Firmware Version
[21] Hardware Version
Install the Aircraft
The SwellPro Fisherman has two pairs of propellers - two clockwise propellers and two
counter-clockwise propellers. The hub of each motor shows the type of propeller used
for that motor. Propellers should not be attached to the wrong motors.

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Install Propellers
To install or remove propellers:
1. Check the propeller’s marking (CW/CCW) to see if it
matches the motor. CCW propellers to CCW motors,
same for CW.
2. Place the propeller on the motor, rotate the propeller in
the hub for 1/8th of a turn until it engages.
3. Hold the arm of the aircraft tight with one of your
hands.
4. Rotate the propellers in the direction indicated by the
lock signs with your other hand.
5. To remove the propeller, repeat steps 3&4.
󱛻󱛼󱛽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.
󱛻󱛼󱛽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.

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Install the Battery
To install the battery:
1. Fold the cables to the right side of the battery.
2. Insert the battery into the aircraft chamber at an angle as shown above.
3. Tightly strap the battery with the Velcro strap.
4. Plug the yellow plug into the power port.
󱛻󱛼󱛽Always strap the battery tightly to prevent the battery from moving or falling out.

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Aircraft
Aircraft Status Indicator
There are two types of aircraft status indicators:
1. Aircraft status indicators (red), which are on the front arms.
2. GPS signal status indicators (green), which are on the rear arms.
The red LED indicators are used to identify the head of the drone.
All aircraft status indicators can be turned on or off on the APP setting.

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All the status indicator messages are going to prompt on the remote controller screen
or SDFly App.
Low Battery Warning
The FD1 has two low battery warnings to help the pilot manage the drone’s battery life.
Each time a battery level alarm is activated, the remote controller will beep and vibrate to
alert the pilot.
Level 1 alarm: The drone battery level has
reached 14.6V. The remote controller
screen will prompt “LOW BATTERY; Return
Aircraft”. Front drone status indicators will
flash a pattern of 3 red lights. The aircraft
is going to proceed auto payload release,
then proceed to auto return-to-home.
Level 2 alarm: The drone battery level has
reached 14.2 V. The battery icon on the
remote controller screen will flash. The
battery level is now below 10% and you
should plan to land the drone safely. The
remote controller screen will prompt “Low
battery –Auto Landing”.

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After 10 seconds, the drone will initiate an
in-place auto-landing to protect the drone
and battery. The front aircraft status
indicators are going to flash red
constantly.
During auto-landing, you can control the joystick to overwrite the auto-landing and regain
control of the drone. However, flying the drone below 14.2 V is highly dangerous since
the battery will not be able to maintain the flight and will result in the aircraft crashing.
󱛺During the flight, it is important to constantly monitor the battery level as flying in the
conditions like strong wind and rapid movements and heavy load can deplete the battery
more rapidly.
󱛺It is dangerous to continue flying the drone below 14.2 V. This could result in damage
to the battery and the risk of the drone crashing.
Waterproof 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 SplashDrone 4’s all
waterproof design. The waterproof barometric membrane is delicate yet an extremely
important part for proper flying and waterproofing. Therefore, you should pay special
attention to the proper use of waterproof barometric membrane during your operation.
•Rinse the waterproof barometric membrane thoroughly with freshwater every time
after flying.
If the aircraft is not flying stably during hovering, or the aircraft is not flying normally
during ascend or descend, the waterproof barometric membrane might be damage.
Please take off the top barometric membrane cover and replace the waterproof
barometric membrane.
To replace the waterproof barometric membrane:
1. Use a sharp tool (such as a knife) to remove the adhesive, then take off the top
cover.
2. Peel off the old waterproof barometric membrane. Clean the surface barometric
vent and make sure there is no residue on the surface.

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3. Remove the 3M paper from the waterproof barometric membrane and press it
firmly on the barometric vent to ensure a tight seal.
4. Attach the adhesive to the top cover and press it down over the waterproof
barometric membrane.

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Remote Controller
Using the Remote Controller
Power On/OFF
Power On: Slide up
Power Off: Slide down
Flight Mode Switch
G: GPS mode
H: Headless mode
A: ATTI mode
Return to Home (RTH)
Normal: RTH is off
Return Home: turn on RTH

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Payload Release
OFF: payload release is off
Airdrop: turn on the payload release
Controller Pairing
To re-pair the remote controller and the
aircraft:
1. Turn on both the aircraft and the remote
controller.
2. Long press the aircraft pairing button, then
the remote controller pairing button.
3. The aircraft and the remote controller will
start pairing.
Control the Aircraft
Throttle mode can be reconfigured on the remote controller, refer to the Remote
Controller Diagram part for the reconfiguration steps. Default throttle mode is mode 2.
Left Hand Throttle (Mode 2)
Left Joystick
Right Joystick

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Right-hand throttle (Mode 3)
Left Joystick
Right Joystick

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Flight
The drone relies on sensitive sensors to control flight positioning and stability. The
SwellPro Fisherman is flight tested before shipment, however, an initial calibration of
the compass is required for your first use.
󱛻󱛼󱛽Before operating the drone from a ship or other moving platform, ensure all
necessary calibrations have been completed before aboard as some calibrations
require a completely stable surface.
Flight Safety and Environment
•Please make sure you have a comprehensive understanding of the FD1, and all the
necessary measures required to implement a successful return home function in the
event of an emergency.
•If this is your first time flying a drone, please read this manual thoroughly and watch
the tutorial videos on our website www.swellpro.com, or our YouTube channels.
•We recommend taking professional training and guidance. When flying, choose an
appropriate environment according to your skills. Check all calibrations and choose a
large open area to practice.
•It is recommended for all drone pilots to become familiar with flying in ATTI mode in
case of GPS or magnetic interference, which may result in malfunction when flying on
GPS mode.
•Please be well prepared before each flight, avoid any violent or excessive operations.
•Please maintain strict compliance with the local laws, any flying in NO-FLY ZONES is
prohibited.
•Any illegal & improper use or operation of this product is prohibited.
•Any invasion & violation of another person’s right to privacy is not allowed. Before
using this product, it remains the duty of the drone pilot to comply with the local laws
regarding privacy protection.
•Any invasion or flying over another person/s property is not allowed, please agree with
any persons regarding any potential breach of privacy before the proposed flight.
•DO NOT fly the FD1 under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or any other physical or
mental impediment.
•Do not fly the drone with a malfunctioning remote controller.
•Please fly the drone away from crowds.
Flight environment requirement
•Always choose the open space as an ideal flying environment.