SWELLPRO Fisherman User manual

SwellPro Fisherman
User Guide
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your drone and accessories.
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
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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.