SWELLPRO Splash Drone 3 User manual

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Thank you for purchasing this SwellPro Splash Drone. We have designed and manufactured
the Splash Drone to the highest quality standards, to provide you a safe and reliable product
for many years. Please read the entire contents of this manual thoroughly, to
comprehensively familiarize yourself with the product before using it.
Please Note: This manual is correct at the time of release, and is subject to change without
notice. Please check on our website: www.swellpro.com for the latest release.
Icon Denitions
Prohibited Important Notice Operation Notice
Reading Note
Where to nd the tutorial videos
Recommended
Swellpro has prepared the following tutorial videos and instruction manuals:
1. Parts List
2. User Manual
3. Disclaimer Guide
4. Battery Usage Guide
Before flying the drone, we strongly advise you to watch the tutorial videos and read through
the above instruction manuals.
The tutorial videos can be found and downloaded at
www.swellpro.com.

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Contents
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Reading Note
Icon Definitions
Recommended
Where to find the tutorial videos
Product Overview
Brief Introduction
Highlighted Functions
Drone Assembly and Set up
Drone Illustrations
Remote Controller Illustrations
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About the Drone
Drone Overview
Flight Modes
Drone Indication Lights
Auto Return-Home Function
The Quick attach Propellers
Battery
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Remote Control
Remote Control Overview
Remote Control LED Indicators
Conversion of the remote control throttle position
Remote Controller Pairing (to the drone)
FPV Screen
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Waterproof Camera & Gimbal
Camera
Gimbal Calibration
Gimbal Accelerometer Calibration
Gimbal Gyroscope Calibration

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Flight
Introducing you to Flying a Drone
Flying the Splash Drone
Flight Restrictions
Pre-Flight Inspection and checks
Accelerometer Calibration
Compass Calibration
Starting/Stopping Motors
Basic Flight Operation
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Frequently Used Parts
Video Transmitter Channel Selection
Payload Release
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APP Control
How to use the APP
Flight path setting
Follow Me
Point-to-Fly
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Appendix
Specifications
Warranty Information

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This section introduces the various
drone functions, how to assemble
the drone, the various part names of
the drone, and it’s remote control.
Product Overview

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The Splash drone 3
On the water.......
In the Rain........
Above the Water.......
The Splash Drone is your solution.....
The Splash drone 3 is the most advanced waterproof drone ever released. It is the rst
fully integrated modular amphibious ying platform.
Thanks to the new flight control system, the Splash Drone 3 is more reliable than ever. Its
brand new propulsion system with the new custom designed 620KV motor system and quick
release carbon fiber propellers, provides you with the perfect balance between power and
efficiency. With the new quick release modular system you can enjoy maximum versatility by
quickly and easily switch between :
The 4KGC a waterproof 4K camera and 2 axis gimbal module
or
PL1 the original payload release module , for simple release.
or
PL2 the HD Fpv payload release module, for precise release with live video feed.
or
PL3 the most advanced payload release module, with 4k camera recording and one axis
gimbal, for the Ultimate precision live video feed and 4k recording capabilities.
or
many more modules to come...
Because great power and versatility requires great control, we developed a fully
ergonomically designed and integrated remote controller with redesigned controls to
maximize ease of use and efficiency and a built in 5”FPV screen, so you can see live video and
OSD data without any additional equipment.
The splash drone 3 allows you to operate in all weather conditions, in tough environments,
whether its over land or over the sea.With the advanced modular design it can quickly adapt
to all type of missions from aerial filming to search and rescue, ocean survey, fishing and
many more applications.

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1. A comprehensive waterproof design, which is conducive to all weather flight, on a sunny
day, a rainy day, or even if it is snowing. It can skim the water surface, whilst the camera films
below the surface of the water. It can land on the water, and take off again, and even
withstands salty water conditions.
2. The waterproof payload release system can be used to deliver up to 1kg payloads,
including but not limited to life-saving equipment, lines, or fishing bait.
3. Swellpro’s 3rd generation waterproof gimbal integrated with a 4k camera, is quickly and
easily mounted with the new quick release design.
4. Newly designed 5.8G video transmission system, ensuring you have the best FPV flying
experience.
5. Upgraded auto Return Home software, making sure you can safely retrieve your drone, in
the event of losing sight of it, or in an emergency situation.
6. Brand new, ergonomically designed remote controller, which comes with an integrated 5”
FPV screen, you can now see live video and OSD data on the screen.
7. New data link, together with a new APP version, which brings a stable and user-friendly
smart flight experience.
8. Smart cruise flight mode, making it easier for you to film moving objects, and frees up one
hand.
9. Brand new design quick release carbon fiber propellers, strong and durable, a perfect
match for the power system.
10. High quality smart balance charger supports charging the drone’s battery, and the
remote controller’s battery, it is designed to also protect your batteries, thereby creating a
longer useable life.
11. Compact design carry case, easy to carry, or to effectively protect and store your drone.
Highlighted and enhanced functions

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Note: When opening the top cover, be careful to not strain the GPS cable. When closing
the top cover, ensure that the hatch is oriented correctly with the arrow facing the front
of the drone.
Note: please align the
positional arrow on the
plug to the mark on the
socket, please don’t
twist the socket as the
waterproof seal can be
afected.
Once aligned, push the
plug into the socket and
tighten the locking nut.
Do not force the plug or
the nut.
Preparation of the drone
Drone Assembly and Set Up
Drone Illustrations
Mount the gimbal onto the bottom plate, and secure it
with the fixing screw.
Slack of and remove the mounting screw on the topside
of the gimbal, in the event of it being very tight, you can
use a coin to assist.
Gimbal Installation
Installation of the landing gear
Detailed Description
Installation Diagram
Insert the landing gear according to the red arrows.
Detailed DescriptionInstallation Diagram
Insert the gimbal
connecting plug into the
corresponding socket on
the underside of the
drone, and tighten the
waterproof cap on the
plug.
Attention: Install the camera gimbal after completing the accelerometer and compass
calibrations on the Splash Drone, to avoid unnecessary rotation & vibration. (Refer to the
accelerometer calibration and compass calibration on pg 29 & 30 for more details)

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Nose Direction
[01] Cover/hatch screw
[02] Quick release carbon fiber propeller
[03] Nose direction
[04] Flight Indication Lights(Front: 2 X Green, Stern
Lights: Normally Green, or Red/Yellow, indicating status)
[05] Gimbal damping ball
[06] Waterproof gimbal and camera
[07] Landing gear
[08] Gimbal quick release screw
[09] Waterproof cable plug/socket
[10] Rubber foot
[11] Waterproof brushless motor
[12] Propeller Attachment system
[13] GPS top cover/hatch
Power Button
Auto powers on the FPV screen,
but can be manually powered off.
Remote Controller Illustrations
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Channel / Decrease (-)
Manual channel Selection /
Decrease value
Before closing the GPS Top cover, please ensure the watertight gasket and the sealing
surfaces on the drone fuselage are in good condition and are free of dirt, sand or any
other contamination. So as to avoid sand & other foreign materials which will
significantly and adversely influence the integrity of waterproof seal on the Splash
Drone.
Auto search/Menu Select
Use the auto search function to select
the most suitable channel / Switch
between the different menus
Band / Increase (+)
Manual band Selection / Increase
value
Menu / Menu Selection
Enter into the main menu/ Shift
between the various menus

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Before powering on the controller, please be sure to put all the toggle switches on the
controller (Airdrop Switch, Camera Switch, Mode Switch and Return Home Switch) in
the up position, failure to do so, will result in the controller continuously sending out a
warning tone.
Once the Splash Drone has successfully booted up, please switch the camera switch to
the Preview position.
[01] Remote Antenna
For drone operation signal
[02] Left pairing button
Bind the RC with drone
[03] Gimbal Horizontal Tilt
Thumbwheel
Adjusts the horizontal tilt
of the camera
[04] Camera switch
Used for taking Pictures,
videos or previewing.
[05] Airdrop switch
Controls the payload release
[06] Left Joystick
Control the drone’s ascend
(up), descend (down) and/or
to rotate the aircraft nose to
the left or right.
[07] Working Status lights
Remote control working status
[08] Left power button
Press the left and right power
buttons simultaneously to
power on the controller
[09] USB Port /Interface
For remote control firmware
upgrade use
[10] Hanger ring
For use during remote
controller firmware upgrades
and for simulated flight
purposes.
[11] Right power button
Press the left and right power
button simultaneously, to
power on the controller.
[12] Power status lights
Displaying the remote
controller’s battery status
[13] Right joystick
Controls the drone for forward,
backward, left and right flight
[14] Return-Home switch
Commands the drone to
return automatically
[15] Flight mode switch
GPS / Cruise Flight / ATTI
[16] Gimbal Vertical Tilt
Thumbwheel
adjusts the vertical tilt of
the camera
[17] Right pairing button
Bind the RC with drone
[18] Video antenna
Transmits FPV live video
[19] FPV screen
Displays FPV live video and
On screen data from the
drone.
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