8.
Conducting the survey
Recommended Survey Speed, Battery Endurance, Planning the Survey
1
Push off, remotely drive the boat.
2
Survey speed 2-3 mph (for best data and battery endurance).
3
Batteries will continue for up to 8 hours at the survey speed.
4
Grid formation, one direction, then perpendicular.
9.
Cleaning & Maintenance—After the Survey
This section describes how to clean the HyDrone after surveying in FRESH or SALT water.
CAUTION! If turning off the Futaba RCU before the pontoons,
the motors will continue to run and may cause injury!
1
Turn off motors (ON/OFF switches) on each pontoon.
2
Turn off the Futaba RCU.
3
Visually inspect for excessive water inside. If there is water inside the pontoons, you must keep the
boat level when you lift out of the water to prevent damage to the electrical components.
4
Carefully place the boat on the dock, protecting the thrusters by placing over the edge of the dock.
5
If hose is accessible, clean off the outside (ensure hatches are closed).
6
Return all hatches, except for one on each pontoon to allow the system to air dry.
10.
10.1
10.2
Troubleshooting for Commonly Reported Questions
Checking the voltage level of the HyDrone Batteries:
Each battery has a meter and will charge to 16.8 V.
Common Mistake #1: Starting pontoon before turning on Futaba RCU
Please refer to Section 7 Arming the Futaba RCU and please watch these videos: HyDrone
Video User Manual
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hGAuzAUgF34
HyDrone Troubleshooting Video Guide:
https://youtu.be/HOdkXY_Ik7w
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