Seahorse EX-2 Pro, Manual

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Time to go Fishing
You have completed your practice
flying and you now feel ready for
your first fishing trip.
Test Flight
Seahorse recommends performing a
short test flight to ensure the drone
is operating correctly and the
weather (wind) conditions are as
expected. A simple 30 second up, out, back and land flight should suffice.
Line set up
You will need to put a loop or a 12mm ring on the end of your line so the fishing line can hand
from the release line. This also allows the fishing line to slide off the release line when released.
Place one or two 6oz spike weight (with the folding back wires) one metre along the line. This will
pull the line away from the drone during flight keeping it away from the propellers. A rubber band
over the wires will increase it’s holding power.
The simplest hook section is a length of nylon (monofilament) with a small loop tied every 1.5 to 2
metres, to which you can attach a short trace to.
Seahorse recommends using 80 to 135lb braid as your mainline. Braid has the advantage of not
stretching and it behaves better as it comes off the reel. Braid is lighter and easier for the drone to
pull. Nylon or Monofilament is generally too heavy to use and it requires better management as it
comes off the reel.
Laying out the line for launching
It is best to connect the fishing line before connecting the battery to the drone. Carbon propellers
can cause significant injury.
Feed the release line through the ring on the end of the fishing line and place loop on to the
release horn.
Place the fishing line under one of the rear feet and directly out to the weight – keep the line tight.
Lay the hook section and traces along the beach leading away from the drone. A handful of sand
on the line will help to keep the line under control. And have your reel in free spool and ready for
the deployment.
Take off
After completing the pre-flight checks, take off and perform a steady climb to 30 to 50 metres or
until all the hooks are off the ground.
After climbing, ease the throttle back to the centred position. The drone will maintain it’s altitude.
Now push the right joystick forward and the drone will start flying out to sea. Do not go too fast.
Be ready to release the line at any time.
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