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Product Overview 

 

The SwellPro Splashdrone 4 (SD4) is the latest evolution of the waterproof drone.  

This 

all-new

 drone represents over seven years of design improvements and experience - resulting in the 

most powerful all-digital floating & flying platform SwellPro has ever built. A new benchmark for 
waterproof drones. Simply put, there is no drone in the world like it. 

With its modular multi-functional payload system, open interface design and surface navigation mode, 
the SwellPro SD4 can quickly adapt to different tasks in the field. The SD4 is the 5

th

 generation of 

waterproof drone from SwellPro 

 the pioneer and innovator of waterproof drones worldwide. 

High-visibility, innovative waterproof body design 

The design of the SD4's fuselage brings together SwellPro engineers' deep experience and understanding 
of waterproof drones, materials and processes. Its structure is simple in design, attractive in appearance, 
lightweight, strong and most importantly functional. The body has been designed to facilitate upgrading, 
repairing or replacement of parts as well as supporting various custom modifications thanks to 
integrated mounting points. A hinged, waterproof hatch makes changing the slide-in battery module fast 
and easy. 

Powerful propulsion system with tuned flight computer 

Following 24 months of intensive R&D, the SwellPro SD4 marries new motors, digital reflux speed 
controllers (ESC), an all-new custom flight computer and gyroscope to deliver a fully featured multi-
purpose flight platform. Able to fly in challenging weather conditions with variable loads, your SwellPro 
SD4 provides a reliable and flexible solution to the challenges of operating safely over water for long 
distances. 

Waterproof motors 

The newly designed 3510 motors have strong and stable performance with high load-carrying capacity 
and excellent flight performance. The motors have been specifically designed for the marine environment 
with premium materials, excellent waterproof coatings and salt-water rated bearings to resist damage 
from salt and sand in the marine environment. 

Microprocessor Controlled Intelligent Drone Battery 

Each slide-in SD4 battery has its own integrated microprocessor controller, teamed with 6500mAh of 
high-performance lithium technology cells to provide up to 30 minutes of flight time. 

Payloads up to 2kg 

The SD4 can comfortably lift a payload of 1.5kg with a maximum payload weight of 2kg. 

Integrated Anti-collision Strobe 

On the top of the SD4, a bright white aircraft anti-collision strobe helps the pilot and other aircraft 
pinpoint the drone in low-light and darkness - meeting the regulatory requirements of many regions. The 
strobe can be activated or deactivated in flight by NaviFly app. 

Fully waterproof IP66-rated multifunction remote control 

The SwellPro SD4 digital remote control has been carefully designed to provide worry-free operation in 
harsh environments whilst remaining easy to use. Its IP66 rating ensures that it is protected from strong 
jets of water as well as sand and debris.  

Using new advanced wireless digital radios, the SD4 can broadcast its image over 5km while airborne.  
Innovative adjustable antennas can be setup to maximize range depending on the requirements of the 
mission being flown. When flying just 0.5m above the water, range is still up to 2.8km and floating on the 
water surface the transmission range is 500m.  

Содержание SplashDrone4

Страница 1: ...SplashDrone4 User Manual Check www swellpro com for the latest version of this manual and firmware updates for your drone and accessories V2 6 May 2021...

Страница 2: ...que drone by carefully studying this manual and particularly the priority sections indicated in the Table of Contents Check www swellpro com for the latest manuals software and tips Refer to the Versi...

Страница 3: ...peration of the SD4 Connected wirelessly to the SD4 remote control the app allows logging planning recording of missions as well as the control and parameter setting of cameras and other modules in fl...

Страница 4: ...red Functions 16 GPS Mode 16 ATTI Mode 17 Cruise Mode 17 Circle Mode Orbit 17 Headless Mode 17 Manual Mode 18 BOAT Surface Navigation Mode 18 Intelligent Follow 18 Smooth Controls 19 Return Home RTH 1...

Страница 5: ...nd Landings from a Boat 35 Water Power Flip 36 Appendix 36 Remote control Rear Port 36 Remote control Pairing 37 Setting the Wi Fi Password 37 Joystick Calibration 38 Specifications 39 Available acces...

Страница 6: ...our SwellPro SD4 provides a reliable and flexible solution to the challenges of operating safely over water for long distances Waterproof motors The newly designed 3510 motors have strong and stable p...

Страница 7: ...without a tablet or phone attached and the built in GPS module allows the SD4 to include the pilot s precise location in its flight calculations enabling real time tracking and dynamic return home fun...

Страница 8: ...04 Rear Arm Light 05 CCW Counter clockwise Propeller 06 Landing Gear 07 Antennas 08 Battery Status Indicator 09 Gimbal camera interface 10 Payload Accessory Interface 11 SDK Interface 12 USB Port and...

Страница 9: ...Surface Navigation Selector Switch 09 Left Payload Release Switch 10 Display Screen 11 Charging Indicator 12 Right Payload Release Switch 13 Gimbal Control Mode Switch 14 Smooth Roll Selector Switch 1...

Страница 10: ...e Version Number 20 Flight Controller Serial Number 21 Flight Controller Firmware Version 22 Total Flight Time 23 Joystick and Control Input Data Notes 1 A flashing GPS Location Fix icon 02 indicates...

Страница 11: ...ights will glow alternatively red and green during startup The aircraft status indicator lights on the rear arms indicate the current status of the flight control system All navigation lights can be t...

Страница 12: ...hand under the motor to support it when installing or removing propellers Failure to provide this support could result in bending or breaking the landing gear 1 Check that the propeller rotation CW o...

Страница 13: ...that the motors are free of sand or salt and spin freely Intelligent Battery Each slide in SD4 battery has its own integrated microprocessor controller teamed with 6500mAh of high performance lithium...

Страница 14: ...n the battery LEDs will indicate the state of charge Powering On Off the Battery Briefly press the power button then press and hold the power button for three seconds to turn the battery on or off Cha...

Страница 15: ...igent battery immediately after flight or when hot Wait for the battery to cool and then start charging The ideal battery charging temperature is between 23 28 C 73 82 F Charging the Remote control Th...

Страница 16: ...hatch is open The Appendix of this manual contains additional warnings and precautions regarding the batteries safety charging and maintenance Please ensure you familiarize yourself with all of this...

Страница 17: ...en the aircraft moves above the target and turns on the orbit it will take the target as the center retreat 10 meters and adjust the nose direction At this time the pitching rod is pulled down to expa...

Страница 18: ...uch as fixed point hover pointing navigation route planning grid search intelligent surround etc Boat mode application combined with each camera and extension bar underwater photography and underwater...

Страница 19: ...te that the drone will commence the return home process The SD4 constantly records the GPS position of the pilot allowing the aircraft to always return to the pilot even if they have moved from the or...

Страница 20: ...any weather conditions The remote control battery provides up to 8 hours of battery life or 12 flights per charge The integrated high brightness 2 inch digital display provides critical aircraft telem...

Страница 21: ...ged in the NaviFly app The default flight mode is Orbit Circle mode GEAR Not currently supported Joystick Controls LEFT JOYSTICK includes Throttle Yaw RIGHT JOYSTICK includes Pitch Roll YAW controls t...

Страница 22: ...or on the screen Press and hold the Follow Me button The remote control will beep and vibrate twice Stop Follow Me Short press the FOLLOW ME button the remote control will beep and vibrate twice and t...

Страница 23: ...tension arm When used with GC1 and FAC it is better to remove the extension arm Low Battery Alarm Warnings The SD4 has three battery alarm levels to help the pilot manage the drone s battery life Each...

Страница 24: ...ht parameter tuning and various intelligent flight modes The iOS version of the APP supports both iPhones and iPads The APP does not require user registration or an internet connection and can be used...

Страница 25: ...2021 Swellpro Technology Co Limited 25 1 The main interface 2 Share picture videos 3 Information 4 Enter into the operation interface...

Страница 26: ...ining power of the intelligent flight battery 9 More Settings Tap to open the General Settings menu 10 Camera parameter settings Set video and photo parameters 11 Take a photo Take a photo 12 Video St...

Страница 27: ...he SD4 to fly a route through a series of waypoints For each waypoint height waiting time and heading can be chosen Grid Flight Planning In GPS mode choose between 3 and 256 waypoints to define a flig...

Страница 28: ...to quickly identify the location of the remote control home point on the map Drone position 3 Tap to quickly locate the position of the drone on the map 4 Drone coordinates Real time display of Drone...

Страница 29: ...Compass Calibration Process 1 Place the drone on a horizontal surface Power on the remote control then the drone 2 Quickly switch the flight mode lever backwards and forwards between the three positi...

Страница 30: ...normal and can be ignored IMU Calibration Process 1 Place the drone on a horizontal surface Power on the remote control then the drone Wait for initialization to complete 2 Push the left joystick up...

Страница 31: ...the front arm is flashing quickly and the green light on the rear arm is steady on or the remote control display The WARNING Aircraft Initializing Please Wait prompt disappears on the screen indicati...

Страница 32: ...the workings of the compass and can adversely affect or block GPS and control signals 7 During flight try to maintain line of sight with the drone keep away from obstacles and people 8 Avoid flying n...

Страница 33: ...n the app STB Installing the Camera 1 Unsrew and remove the waterproof cover plate for the Gimbal Camera located on the underside of the drone body 2 Carefully insert the camera s connector plug into...

Страница 34: ...ing in ATTI mode is not affected by GPS signal strength However it is not recommended for novice pilots to fly without GPS coverage 4 In CUSTOM mode the motors cannot be unlocked Starting Arming Motor...

Страница 35: ...own in its lowest position for 3 seconds until the motors have stopped or use the disarm joystick command 16 Stop video recording before shutting down the drone otherwise the video file may be corrupt...

Страница 36: ...t be at the nose of the boat Always try and take off with the wind so that the drone will be taken safely away from the boat When landing the drone onto a boat if possible land against the wind so tha...

Страница 37: ...nd then the aircraft 3 Wait for initialization to complete 4 With a small tip or other blunt object press the pairing button on the aircraft for 10 seconds 5 Press the remote control pairing button 6...

Страница 38: ...icates that the control inputs are not centred when the joysticks are in their neutral position To calibrate the joysticks refer to the SwellproTools upgrade software instructions Note It is necessary...

Страница 39: ...Hovering Precision 0 5m vertical 0 5m level Transparent serial port Connect to a third party device and transfer the data of the third party device to the remote control UART It provides an air interf...

Страница 40: ...97 68Wh Battery weight 730g 5g Size 153 6 82 4 48 3mm Working temperatrure 5 40 Maximum charging power 84 5W Charger Input voltage 100 240V Output voltage 16 8V 5V Rated power 84 5W 1Axis Gimbal Camer...

Страница 41: ...t MP4 MOV Support Memory Card Micro SD CARDS with a maximum capacity of 128GB write speed 15 MB s and transmission speed of Class 10 or above or UHS 1 rating are supported Working temperature 10 to 40...

Страница 42: ...ax Video Stream 64Mbps Picture Format JPEG Video Format MP4 MOV Support Memory Card Micro SD CARDS with a maximum capacity of 128GB write speed 15 MB s and transmission speed of Class 10 or above or U...

Страница 43: ...40 IR Camera Image Sensor Vanadium oxide uncooled infrared focal plane detector Lens 19mm 25mm Resolution frame rate 640 512 30p 48p 50p Palette White hot black hot Rainbow Rainbow high contrast iron...

Страница 44: ...IP67 waterproof Multiple filters are provided to enrich shooting effects GC2 S Waterproof 2 axis gimbal night vision camera GC2 S is specially designed for SD4 night operations The gimbal and camera...

Страница 45: ...tery into water Do not leave batteries out in the rain or near a source of moisture If the inside of the battery comes into contact with water chemical decomposition may occur potentially resulting th...

Страница 46: ...ult in over discharging the battery and potentially could damage the battery cells Precautions for low temperature use 1 When the battery use in a low temperature environment 10 C to 5 C the battery c...

Страница 47: ...ttery otherwise the battery cells will be damaged Do not charge battery immediately after flight because the battery temperature may be too high Battery Disposal Dispose of the battery in specific rec...

Страница 48: ...calibrate both the compass and accelerometer on the SD4 After completing the calibration arm the drone motors to fly in GPS mode to verify whether this phenomenon has been eliminated If the abnormali...

Страница 49: ...ention to the possible scenarios of children unexpectedly appearing during flight operations Be sure to read this document carefully before using the product to fully understand your legal rights resp...

Страница 50: ...of control or water ingress caused by abusing or modifying the original drone structure Damage or injuries caused by using broken ageing components Damage or injuries caused by continuing to fly the...

Страница 51: ...2021 Swellpro Technology Co Limited 51 2 1 First Check by EH 2 31 Minor text revisions 2 5 Second Check by EH 2 6 Third Check by EH...

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