SWELLPRO SplashDrone 4 Manuale utente

SplashDrone 4

User Manual

Visit support.swellpro.com for the latest version of this manual and firmware updates

for your drone and accessories.

v2.3 –June 2022

Thank You

Thank you for purchasing the SplashDrone 4. We have designed and manufactured the

SplashDrone 4 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 drone for many

years. After flying in salt or contaminated water, always thoroughly rinse your

SplashDrone 4 in freshwater 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 drone by carefully

studying this manual and particularly the priority sections indicated in the Table of

Contents.

Visit www.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 "Propeller" 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.

SwellPro Community

Join our exclusive SwellPro Community to post feedbacks and share your experience

with SwellPro products to 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/

Please register your product on SwellPro website as soon as possible to ensure

warranty coverage.

Download the SDFly App

Get the most from your SplashDrone 4 by flying with the SDFly App. This new, powerful

mobile App enhances and optimizes the operation of the SplashDrone 4. Connected

wirelessly to the SplashDrone 4 remote controller, the App allows logging, planning,

recording of missions as well as the control and parameter setting of cameras and

other modules in flight.

Running the SDFly App when you fly adds advanced functionality like mapping, routing,

and intelligent modes to the standard flight modes in the remote controller.

For Apple devices, the iOS version is available for download on the AppStore. The

Android version is available for download on the Google Play Store or directly from the

SwellPro website: support.swellpro.com

 
 ©2022 SwellPro All Rights Reserved 4 
Contents 
Thank You 2 
Using this Manual 2 
FAQ 2 
Video Tutorials 2 
SwellPro Community 3 
Social Media 3 
Register Product Warranty 3 
Download the SDFly App 3 
Contents 4 
Product Overview 8 
Aircraft Diagram 9 
Remote Controller Diagram 10 
Remote Controller Screen 11 
Install the Aircraft 12 
Install Propellers 12 
Install the Intelligent Battery 13 
Install the Camera/Accessories 14 
Aircraft 15 
Aircraft Status Indicator 15 
Intelligent Battery 16 
️Battery Warning 18 
Low Battery Warning 19 
Aircraft Antenna 20 
Antenna Position 20 
Antenna Blind Spot 20 
Strobe Light 22 
Waterproof Barometric Membrane 22 
Remote Controller 24 
Using the Remote Controller 24 

 
 ©2022 SwellPro All Rights Reserved 5 
Power ON/OFF 24 
Flight Mode Switch 24 
Joystick Controls 24 
Camera Control 25 
Gimbal Control 25 
Follow Me 26 
Return to Home (RTH) 26 
Smooth+ Controls 26 
BOAT Button 27 
Gimbal Button 27 
Payload Button (Left) 28 
Payload Button (Right) / Slow Mode 28 
Remote Control Antenna 28 
Optimal Signal Transmission 28 
Patch Antenna 28 
Attach Mobile Devices 30 
Charging the Remote Controller 30 
Pairing the Remote Controller 30 
About Pairing 30 
Identify SN Number 31 
For SN number ending with V01 32 
For SN number ending since V02 (V02, V03, V04 ... etc) 33 
Remote Controller Rear Ports 34 
Flight 35 
Flight Safety and Environment 35 
Flight Restrictions 36 
Pre-Flight Checklist 36 
Compass Calibration 37 
Gyroscope Calibration 38 
IMU Calibration 39 
Basic Flight Steps 40 
Starting/Stopping Motors (Arming the Drone) 41 

 
 ©2022 SwellPro All Rights Reserved 6 
Water Takeoff and Landing 42 
Boat Takeoff and Landing 42 
Power Flip 43 
Flight Modes 43 
Intelligent Follow 46 
Smooth+ 47 
Dynamic Return to Home (RTH) 47 
Low Battery Auto Return to Home 48 
Low Battery Auto Payload Release 49 
SDFly App 50 
Download SDFly 50 
Connect SDFly 50 
Use Mobile Data 50 
Home Screen 51 
Main Interface 52 
Map Interface 53 
Set the Wi-Fi Password 54 
Set the Wi-Fi Password 54 
Reset the Wi-Fi Password 54 
Appendix 56 
Specifications 56 
Firmware Update 58 
Flying Guide 58 
Joystick Calibration 59 
Warranty Information 60 
Battery Care and Maintenance 60 
Precautions for low-temperature use 61 
Battery Charging 61 
Battery Storage and Transportation 61 
Battery Disposal 62 
Maintenance 62 

Disclaimer and Warning 62

Version Information 63

Product Overview

SplashDrone 4 is our 5th and the latest generation of waterproof drones, representing

SwellPro's 7 years of knowledge and understanding of drone waterproofing technology.

SplashDrone 4 is the all-new waterproof flight & float platform designed for

multipurpose operation in any harsh environment. With its modular payload system

design and our variety of payload choices, the SwellPro SD4 can quickly adapt to

different tasks in the field.

Aircraft Diagram

[01] Strobe Light

[02] CW (clockwise) Propeller

[03] Waterproof Motor

[04] Rear Arm Light

[05] CCW (Counter-clockwise) Propeller

[06] Landing Gear

[07] Antennas

[08] Battery Status Indicator

[09] Gimbal Camera Port

[10] Payload Release Port

[11] SDK Port

[12] USB Port and Pairing Button

[13] Power Button

[14] Battery Hatch

[15] Battery Hatch Lock

[16] Front Arm Light

[17] Compass Sensor

[18] GPS Cover

Remote Controller Diagram

[01] Automatic Landing Gear Toggle (Not

Applicable)

[02] Video Button

[03] Gimbal Pan/Tilt Roller

[04] Left Joystick (Throttle/Yaw)

[05] Follow Me Button

[06] Smooth+ Yaw Switch Button

[07] Smooth+ Yaw Knob

[08] Boat Mode Switch Button

[09] Left Payload Release Button

[10] Display Screen

[11] Charging Indicator

[12] Right Payload Release Button

Slow Mode1

[13] Gimbal Mode Switch Button

[14] Smooth+ Roll Knob

[15] Smooth+ Roll Switch Button

[16] RTH Return Home Button

[17] Power Button

[18] Right Joystick (Pitch/Roll)

[19] Flight Mode Toggle

[20] Photo Button

[21] Gimbal Pitch Roller

[22] Antennas

[23] Phone/Tablet Mount Adjustment Knob

[24] Phone/Tablet Mount

For the SplashDrone 4 came out later in 2022, the Payload (Right) print changes to Slow Mode. Button

function stays the same. Check Remote Controller section for the button function.

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