Swellpro Splash drone pro User manual

SPLASH DRONE PRO VERSION

User Manual V2.3

Australian Version - Mode 1

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User Manual

V2.3 2015.10

This product is NOT SUITABLE FOR PEOPLE UNDER THE AGE OF 18

Obligatorily, please read the user Manual carefully before flight. For sake of safety, please DO

comply with regulations of ICAO, Local space territory Legacy and UAV Management Discipline

to enjoy flights with Splash Drone in the open air & keep away from residences. Uninstalling

Propellers is strongly advised during radio calibrations & parameters setting.

SWELLPRO is exempt liabilities from damage(s) & injuries incurred directly / indirectly

from the use of this product in the following conditions:

1. Damage(s) or Injuries incurred when users are under the influence of alcohol, drugs or

impaired in any way through sickness, both physically and mentally;

2. Damage(s) or injuries caused by subjective intentional operations as well as any mental

damage compensation caused by accident;

3. Any malfunction caused by human failure to follow the guidance of the manual to assemble or

operate;

4. Damage(s) or injuries occurred in mechanical and electronic parts by a green hand operator

without training;

5. Damage(s) or injuries caused by forgetting/failing to calibrate aircraft before flight;

6. Damage(s) or injuries incurred from using the unauthorized third party accessories or

counterfeit parts against SWELLPRO’s relative policy;

7. Damage(s) or injuries caused by operation faults, bad judgments and modifications imposed

on Splash Drone;

Thanks for purchasing your new SWELLPRO product. Please thoroughly read the entire

contents of this manual to fully use and understand the product.

It is advised to check the Splash Drone’s product page at WWW.SWELLPRO.COM which is

updated on a regular basis. This will provide services such as product information, technical

updates and manual corrections.

Due to any unforeseen changes or product upgrades, the information contained within this

manual is subject to change without notice. If you have any questions or concerns regarding

your product, please contact your dealer or SWELLPRO Customer Service.

SPLASH DRONE PRO

Preface

1. Product Introduction

2. Function Abstract

3. What’s in the Box?

4. Splash Drone PRO version

4.1 Configuration

4.1.1 Aircraft Configuration

4.1.2 Radio Controller Configuration

Fundamental Awareness

8. Damage(s) or injuries caused by using malfunction & aging parts;

9. Damage(s) or injuries occurred by persistent flight after the low-battery warning;

10. Damage(s) or injuries occurred by salty corrosion without (thoroughly) washing & drying the

parts that engaged in sea water;

11. Damage(s) or injuries caused by losing control on aircraft due to change the location of flight

controller;

12. Damage(s) or injuries caused by using other third party appliances, such as

Transmitter/Receiver/Remote control device;

13. Damage(s) or injuries occurred in circumstances with possible interference, including the

magnetic filed, radio signal and other subjective operation troubles caused by bad judgments,

obscure vision & poor-eyesight;

14. Damage(s) or injuries occurred when the aircraft is in the following situations: collision, fire,

explosion, floods, tsunamis, ice, snow, avalanche, flooding, landslide, earthquake, etc. ;

15. Damage(s) or injuries caused by abusing & modifying the protective circuit inside of Battery;

16. Any legal liability incurred by illegal activities. Please use products within limits permitted by

local laws and regulations;

SWELLPRO reserves all the rights for final interpretation. Forbidden (Important)

Please QUIT using the aircraft if any exceptional abnormality occurs.

Please DO make sure the Throttle joystick is staying at neutral position before switching on

radio controller. Damage(s) or injuries may occur in tuning Splash Drone, so please DO ensure

all engines are turned off before any calibrations.

Forbidden (Important) Caution (Important)

Index

Symbols Highlighting

4.2 Flight Guidance

4.2.1 Radio Controller Operation Guidance

4.2.2 Flight Mode

4.2.3 OSD data on Radio Controller

4.2.4 Self-tightening Propeller

4.2.5 Battery

4.3 Calibrations

4.3.1 Joystick Calibration

4.3.2 Accelerometer Calibration

4.3.3 Compass Calibration

4.4 Flight Instruction

4.4.1 Announce Before Flight

4.4.2 Start flying the Splash Drone

4.4.3 Landing

4.4.4 Auto Return-To-Home (RTH)

4.4.5 Navigation Indication

4.4.6 Indication LED for Flight Control

4.4.7 Low Battery Warning

4.5 Using different kind of Accessories

5. Specifications of Splash Drone

6. FAQ

Developed by SwellPRO, Splash Drone is the world’s 1st amphibious & waterproof drone. 71% of

the earth covered by water, 60% of the people live by ocean or lake. There isn’t a drone that can

survive from landing on water. The Splash Drone fills this gap on the drone market.

Similar to regular drone on the market, Splash Drone come with video transmission for live-video

streaming, gimbal for aerial filming, auto return home for safety. The special thing is that Splash

Drone is a multifunctional drone. You can start your aerial filming from water and land the whole

drone on water without fearing of lost the drone. You can take off the gimbal to make extreme fly

1. Product Introduction

1. Payload release: Able to load object up to 1kg to fly and throw at specified place. Suitable for

water rescue with lifesaving ring; deliver fish food for fisherman; fishing etc.

2. Waterproof gimbal: The world’s first waterproof gimbal for the drone. It’s GoPro type FPV

waterproof case fits GoPro Hero3/3+/4 camera.

3. Built-in one of the most compact designed 5.8G video transmitter, with a transmission range

upto 1km.

4. Auto Return to Home function: Prevent losing the drone because of mis-operation, which give

confidence to people to operate the drone.

5. Real time OSD data on the controller: Most of the important flight data will be showed on the

controller LCD screen, which help you to master the drone status during flying.

6. Cruise Control: Idea come from fixed wing plane, the drone keep flying straight forward

automatically, which make sure filming super stable aerial video.

7. Circle Flight: Fly the drone surround the specified target to make 360° aerial filming.

8. Self-tighten Carbon Fiber Propeller: Strong and durable, and no more wrench need to fix the

propeller.

9. Smart Charger: All-In-One design, no more complicated setting, support 2-4S Li-Polymer

battery.

10. Aluminum suitcase: Compact and strong design for easy to carry and protect the drone,

plenty of space fits the drone and its accessories.

above water to make a lot of fun. You can also mount a waterproof camera to make extreme fly

while filming above water. You can mount a payload release to deliver object to selected location

which is used on life rescue, fishing, enforcement etc.

The Splash Drone is an idle tool for sailor, lake and ocean scientist, boat owner, professional

fisherman, water sport, and of course normal people all around the world.

2. Function Abstract

Splash Drone Versatility Introduction

Self-tightening Propeller x2 pairsSplash Dronex1 set

Mini 5.8G video transmitter x1pc

Lipo Battery x1pc

2.4G Radio controller x1 set Short terminal of Receiver x1pc

Quick-release Landing gear x1 set

Waterproof 2-Axis Gimbal x1 set

3. What’s in the Box?

Attention: please check & confirm the parts inside the package comply with

the part list as below:

Gimbal controller Board x1 set M3 Screws x5pcs

Quick-release mounting plate for Dive Case Waterproof Pay-load releaser x1 set

7 Inch diversity LCD FPV Monitor x1 set Receiver Antenna of FPV Monitor x1 set

Mounting bracket of FPV Monitor x1 set

AV Out cable of FPV Monitor x1 set

Smart Charger of FPV Monitor x1

Charger cable of FPV Monitor x1 set

Smart Charger x1 set Charger cable in EU Specification x1 set

Charger cable in U.S. Specification x1 set Aluminum-alloy Suitcase x1 set

Splash Drone PRO version is full Ready-To-Fly package. It includes the drone, controller,

waterproof gimbal, battery, self-tighten carbon fiber propeller, 5.8G VTX, FPV screen etc. All the

parts are fits into an aluminum suitcase.

4. Splash Drone PRO version

4.1 Configuration

4.1.1 Aircraft Configuration

01 1902

11 12

4.1.2 Radio Controller Configuration

1) Hatch Screws

3) Aircraft Nose

5) Shake-proof rubber ball

7) Landing Gear

9) Rubber cushion foot

11) Nut of Propeller

2) Self-tightening Propeller

4) Navigation Indicator

6) Waterproof 2-Axis Gimbal

8) Watertight seal screw

10) Watertight Motor

12) NANO Vent cover

1) Antenna

3) Three-way switch SWA

5) Throttle Sub-trim

7) Yaw Sub-trim

9) DOWN

11) LCD Display

13) Cancel

15) Roll Sub-trim

17) Pitch Sub-trim

19) Knob switch VRB

21) Trainer access

2) Knob switch VRA

4) Tie Hanger

6) Left Joystick

8) UP

10) Coding button

12) Power switch

14) OK

16) Right Joystick

18) Three-way switch SWB

20) Handle shaft

22) Battery cover

SWA1

SWA2

SWA3

GPS Mode

ATTI Mode

Cruise Control

SWA2 SWA3

SWA is Flight Mode switch (SWA1, SWA2, SWA3)

SWB1

SWB2

SWB3

Normal

Circle Flight

Return-To-Home

SWB is Intelligence Flight Control switch (SWB1, SWB2, SWB3)

SWB1 SWB2 SWB3

VRA, VRB are knob switch to adjust the PAN/TILT of the gimbal. Which will help you to choose

the best angle for filming.

4.2.1.2 Intelligence Flight Control

4.2.1.3 Gimbal controll

VRA VRB

4.2 Flight Guidance

4.2.1 Radio Controller Operation Guidance

4.2.1.1 Flight Mode Introduction

Attention: left-hand throttle is the default setting for the Radio controller, right-hand

throttle is possible based on request

Throttle joystick (from Down to Up) controls the flying height

Push up Throttle joystick to accelerate

elevating

Pull down Throttle joystick to bring down

the drone

Under GPS mode, hovering is available

when throttle joystick stays at neutral

position.

Taking-off by slightly pushing throttle

joystick excess the neutral position.

Attention: Slight operations on throttle

joystick is always suggestible during flight.

Left joystick (from Left to Right) controls the Yaw direction

Pull joystick to Right to execute clockwise

flight.

Pull joystick to Left for counter-clockwise

flight.

Aircraft keeps its current location when

joystick stays in the neutral position. Larger

variances imposed, the higher rotating

speed would be performed.

Left joystick (from Up to Down) controls forward & backward in the horizontal plane

Push up joystick to fly forward.

Pull down joystick to fly backward.

Aircraft flies in a specific horizontal plane

when joystick stays in the neutral position.

Larger variances imposed at up/down

motion, larger tilting angle as well as higher

speed would be performed.

4.2.1.4 Throttle joystick is for elevating upward/ downward

4.2.1.5 Left joystick is for horizontal direction during flight, such as forward/ backward/ left/

right.

Aileron joystick (from Left to Right) controls left & right flight in the horizontal plane

Aircraft flies to right when pulling joystick to

Right

Aircraft flies to left when pulling joystick to

left

Aircraft flies in a specific horizontal plane

when joystick stays in the neutral position.

Larger variances imposed on left/right

motion, the larger tilting angle as well as

higher speed would be performed.

4.2.2 Flight Mode

4.2.2.1 Introduction spreadsheet

GPS mode: The most commonly used mode. In this mode, the compass and

GPS will be activated to make the drone recognize the current location precisely,

that make sure you can fly the drone in good gesture and hover anytime easy.

Different from the ATTI mode that suitable for senior pilot. GPS mode is suitable

for new pilot and aerial filming. The week point is that the GPS & compass

module is the quite sensitive with magnetic interference. Make sure you fly in a

place without strong magnetic interference place and good GPS signal.

Locating

Max rise

speed

AUTO RTH

Flight speed

Keep the drone horizontal and staying in

same height when both joysticks stay at

neutral positon, the Max tilting flight

angle is 25degree.

Keep the drone horizontal and staying in

same height when both joysticks stay at

neutral positon, the Max tilting flight

angle is 25degree.

Flight Mode

GPS Mode

ATTI Mode GPS Mode

Linear ControlRadio Input

Operation

Not support

4m/s

Support

Unlimited

Support

4m/s

Support

Unlimited

ATTI mode: In ATTI mode, the compass and GPS module will not work. The

drone can maintain the height, but not able to lock the position automatically.

This mode is good for senior pilot and necessory for every drone. Because of the

senstive of the compass and week GPS signal will make the drone not good at

flying on the indoor, crowd and strong megnetic environment.

(Important note: when your drone is out of control suddently in GPS mode, the

best way to get it back is switching to ATTI mode, bring it back manually).

Curise Control: Curise control mode idea comes from fixed-wing plane, it is a

perfect for aerial filming. Switch SWA gear to SWA3 (Curise Control) position to

activate the cruise control mode. The drone will fly forward at current height and

speed (1.5meter/second is the minimum cruise speed) automatically. In this

mode, the function of the aileron joystick will be changed into direction control.

Keep pushing the aileron joystick forward, the drone will speed up; keep pulling

down the aileron joystick, the drone will slow down; Keep pushing the aileron

joystick left, the drone will keep flying left; Keep pushing the aileron joystick right,

the drone will keep flying right. Control the flying height by the throttle stick, but

the yaw function is blocked.

Circle Flight: Circle flight mode is designed for shooting 360degree video of a

specified object. Fly the drone to the top of a specified object, switch SWB to

center position to activate the Circle Flight mode. The drone will automatically fly

away from the object at a radius of 10meters with the nose pointing to the object,

hovering. In this mode, the function of aileron joystick is changed. Up & down for

radius control, left & right for anti-clockwise and clockwise control. Keep pulling

the aileron joystick right, the drone will start flying anti clockwise faster and faster

(max speed is 8m/ second); Keep pulling the aileron joystick left, the drone will

slow down till become flying clockwise. Keep pushing the aileron joystick up, the

drone will keep enlarge the radius, and down to reduce the radius. Control the

flying height by the throttle stick, but the yaw function is blocked.

RTH mode: Switch SWB to lowest SWB3 position to activate the

Return-To-Home mode. The drone will return to the original take-off location

(Note: the drone will recognize the location that it start getting good GPS signal

to be home). For detail introduction of RTH mode, please refer to

4.4.4 Return To Home.

ATTI Mode

Cruise

Control

Circle Flight

RTH Mode

SWA3

SWB2

4.2.3 OSD data on Radio Controller

The Splash Drone PRO intergrated with telemetry system. All flight data will be send back and

display on the remote controller screen in time. They are height, distance, speed, GPS

coordinate, battery voltage etc.

Fail Safe Return: The Fail Safe mode is an extension mode of RTH. When the

drone is fly our of range by accident or lost control signal, the Fail Safe function

will be activated. The drone will start flying back until it regain the remote control

signal. If the remote control signal keep lost, the drone will return to home point

and land.

4.2.2.2 Graphic Illustration

a. Cruise Control

b. Circle Flight

Fail

Safe

Return

Altitud

0.0m Voltage

0.0m

Distanc

0.0m Speed

0.0m

Satelli

0Course

HDOP

0HCourse

VSpeed

0.0 Yaw

0.0

Picth

0.0 Roll

0.0

Lon

0Lat

Press "Up" or "Down" to enter into OSD screen.

All the flight data will be display on the screen.

Attention: Home location can only be

recordedwhen the satellite quantity is up to 6.

So pleasedo check the satellite quantity is up to

6 before flying.

The relative height between current point and the take-off point

The current voltage of the drone battery

The ground distance from current point to the take-off point

Flying Speed( m/s )

GPS signal level

The relative direction of the drone and its take-off location, “0” means North

The horizontal Dilution of Precision on GPS

The moving direction of the drone

Ascending(+) /Descending(-) speed ( m/s),

Flight (Rotating) angle of aircraft Nose

Flying angle of moving forward(+)/ Backward(-)

Flying angle of moving to Right(+)/ Left(-)

Longitude

Latitude

OSD data on Radio Controller

Remarks: With the GPS coordinate, you can locate your drone in case it is lost.

Menu Introduction

Altitud

Voltage

Distanc

Speed

Satelli

Course

HDOP

HCourse

VSpeed

Yaw

Pitch

Roll

Lon

Lat

Propeller Propeller with silver spinner Propeller with black spinner

Graphic

Propeller

Assembly

Indication

Assembly Location Motor with silkprinting ‘CCW’ Motor with silkprinting ‘CW’

Take out the 4pcs original 12inch self-tighten carbon fiber propellers. Install the 2pcs propellers

with silver spinner onto CCW motors; Install the 2pcs propeller with black spinner onto CW

motors. Tighten them.

Props are self-tighten design without extra spinner & screw to fix.

The special propeller design make it not able to install the wrong propeller.

Please check to ensure every Props are in good shape before every flight. Aging & destroyed

Props are FORBIDDEN to use on Splash Drone.

DON’T touch the rotating propellers.

Please ALWAYS use the original 12inch propellers to guarantee good fly experience.

4.2.4 Self-tightening Propeller

4.2.4.1 Install propeller

Notice :

4.2.4.2 Uninstall Propeller

NEVER try to uninstall the propellers before the drone is not locked properly and motor

stop spinning.

Forbid putting the battery into water, fire or heat place; please keep the battery away from

source of water and fire;

Battery should store in a cool and dry environment.

Battery temperature is high temporarily after use. Don’t start charging until the battery cools

down to room temperature;

Do not leave the battery charged unattended. If abnormal charging situation occurs, please

stop charging the battery at once; if you cannot attend the battery, remove the battery from

the charger in case of unpredictable danger;

Forbid imposing external force on the battery; do not drop the battery from high places and

disassemble or modify the battery;

Please replace the battery with new one if it bulges;

If a child accidentally swallows the battery you should immediately seek medical assistance.

Battery should be charged with proper standard charger.

Forbid connecting the battery reversed in positive and negative terminals in the charger or

equipment.

Forbid letting the battery terminals (+and-) touch together to cause short-circuit.

Forbid transport or store the battery together with metal objects.

Forbid driving a nail in, hit with a hammer, or stomp on the battery.

Do not disassemble or alter the battery.

Do not use the battery in strong electrostatic areas; otherwise the electronic protection may

be damaged which may cause a hazard.

If you get the battery electrolyte leakage into your eyes, don't rub, first wash your eyes with

clean water then seek medical assistance immediately. If not handled in a timely manner,

eyes could be damaged.

Do not use the battery when it emits an odor, high temperature, deformation, change in color

or other abnormal phenomena; if the battery is in use or charging, you should stop charging

or using immediately.

If the battery terminal gets dirty, please clean it with a dry cloth before using. Otherwise it will

cause a poor contact, thus causing energy loss or inability to charge.

Discarded battery could lead to a fire; you should completely discharge the battery and wrap

the output terminal with insulating tape before discarding.

4.2.5 Battery

4.2.5.1 Usage & Cautions

The battery is specially designed for Splash Drone, with 4S 4500mAh capacity, 14.8V

voltage and charge-discharge management functionality.

DO NOT drain the battery of Splash Drone or leave the battery plugged into the Splash

Drone when unused. When there is low voltage alert please landing timely to avoid damages

to the battery or others.

Unplug the battery if not occupying with aircraft.

4.2.5.3 Install Battery

Fit the battery into the specified location as picture below. Put the battery power cord as

far away as possible from the GPS module. Make sure no cable is placed under the

battery!!!!

Charging Process

4.2.5.2 Charging Battery

Image I

1. Insert the AC power cord into charger (Image I)

2. Insert the AC power cord into 100-240V AC socket, all LED will light for 1 second, then your

charger is ready for using ( Caution: Always power ON the charger before connecting a battery,

or damage to the hanger and the battery can result.

3. Connecting the battery pack to the charger with the XH balance plug (Image I)

4. When it start charging, the 4 indication LEDs will show you the charging status: one LED blink

means 25%, two LED blink means 50%, three LED blink means 75%, and four LED blink means

the battery is fully charged.

5. During the charging process, if all 4LEDs keep blinking, that’s mean ERROR occur. Check

your connection or battery status.

1. Switch on remote control, then power on the

drone, push the Throttle stick up Max within

10seconds (during the self-checking of flight

control). Wait till the blue LED start fast

blinking.

2. Pull the throttle stick to lowest neutral

position, the fast blue blink will become slow

blue blink, then release the throttle stick to

finish the Calibration. The slow blue blink will

stop and system enter into normal standby

status with regular blinking of two green ->

one blue -> two green…

4.3 Calibrations

Attention:

1. For safety reason, all calibration shall be done based on LOCKING status WITHOUT

propellers;

2. Recommend calibration procedure: Joystick Calibration -> Accelerometer Calibration

->Compass Calibration;

3. All 3 calibrations are needed for the first flight. You can choose not to calibrate

or just calibrate one or two of them according to your need for the normally flight;

4. Recommend to switch SWA & SWB to UP position.

Operation Description LED Indication

4.3.1 Joystick Calibration

Joystick calibration is required in below cases:

1. The first time to use the drone and the controller;

2. Side flight occurs when both joysticks are in neutral position;

3. The remote controller drop off to the ground by accident.

Pull the throttle stick to lowest neutral position,

the fast blue blink will become slow blue blink,

then release the throttle stick to finish the

Calibration. The slow blue blink will stop and

system enter into normal standby status with

regular blinking of two green -> one blue ->

two green…

1. Place the drone on flat horizontal surface.

2. Switch on the remote control and drone.

Wait until the self-checking is finished. (during

the self checking, the motor will have Di…

Di… sound, after a long Di… the sound will be

gone, means the self checking is finished)

3. Pull the throttle joystick to lowest neutral

position, fast move aileron joystick from max

left to max right, until the green light start fast

blinking. Release the joystick to finish the

Calibration. Then the drone into normal

standby status with red and green light blink

alternately.

Operation Description LED Indication

Calibrate Accelerometer in below cases:

1. The first time to use the drone and the controller;

2. Side flight occurs when both joysticks are in neutral position;

3. The drone occurs crash;

4. The indication LED of the drone become slow red blink;

5. The hovering is not stable when the throttle joystick is in neutral position.

4.3.2 Accelerometer Calibration

Switch on remote control, then power on the

drone, push the throttle stick to up max.

Operation Diagram

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