Shark Rippton App User Manual
- October 30, 2023
- Shark
Table of Contents
App User Manual
Download the Rippton App
Scan this QR code or search for “Rippton” on the Google Play Store, Samsung
Galaxy Apps, Huawei App Store (for Android), or App Store (for iOS) to
download and install the app on your mobile device.
https://api.rippton.com/rippton2nd/rippton/qr_code/index.html
Rippton App Interface
Notice Certain functions may not be available at Android version app.
| Mission Selection Button
Select automatic releasing fishing line mission| | RTH (Return to Home)
Button
SHARKX will return to the home point and land on the ground
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| Release Switch Button
To open or close the hack release mechanism| | Automatic Landing Button
SHARKS will Land directly and stop its motors.
| Spot Marking
Mark a spot during the ight| | Take-over Button
SHARKX will hover and swatch to manual control
| Current Location
Return to the current location| | Automatic Take off Button
SHARKX will take off from the home point
| Satellite Number
indicate the number of satellite’s providing the signal| | HOME Point
The position where the SHARKX takes off and returns to by default
| Drone Battery Level
Indicate the current battery level of SHARKX| | Attitude Indicator
Indicate the real-time attitude of SHARKX
Preparation
2.1. Start the SharkX and the Remote Control
2.1.1. Long press the ‘POWER’ button on the remote control. The remote
control will vibrate twice and the LCD screen will light up. Now the remote
control has been turned on successfully.
2.1.2. Long press the ‘POWER’ button on the drone. The four LED indicators
will start twinkling and the drone will emit four short beeps and then a long
beep and a short beep. Now the drone has been turned on successfully.
2.2. Tilt the Antennas up and Fasten Your Mobile Device Securely to the Clamp
- Tilt the antennas up.
- Fasten your mobile device securely to the clamp.
2.3. Preload the Map on the App
When using the SharkX in any new area, it’s always necessary to enter the
‘Rippton’ app with network connection and finish preloading the map before
connecting the SharkX to your mobile device.
2.4. Connect the SharkX Controller to Your Mobile Device
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With the remote switched on, search SHARKX WI-FI on your mobile device. The WI-FI name is ‘SharkX_xxxxxxxxxxxx’.
And the original password is 12345678. SharkX_xxxxxxxxxxxx -
Enter RIPPTON App. Tap ‘Device’ on the home page.
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Slide and find ‘SharkX’.
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Tap ‘Enter’.
Notice before launching the SharkX, please make sure the satellite number is no less than 15, otherwise the drone will not take off successfully.
Operation
3.1. Launch the SharkX
Tap to take off the SharkX.
3.2. Hover the SharkX
Tap to hover the SharkX at the current position.
3.3. Land the SharkX
Tap to land the SharkX.
Notice after tapping, the SharkX will descend at the current location. BE
AWARE of the landing location.
3.4. Return the SharkX to the Home Point
Tap to activate Return-to-Home function.
3.5. Attach the Fishing Line
- Press the ‘Hook Release’ button on the remote control, or tap on the flight task interface, t0 open the hook release mechanism.
- Put the fishing line in the device.
- Press the ‘Hook Release’ button again, or re-tap to close the hook release mechanism.
Notice recommended not to attach the fishing line when the SharkX is
flying in the air to avoid accidents.
3.6. Cast the Fishing Line
3.6.1. Perform a New Cast Mission
3.6.1.1. Tap to start a cast mission.
3.6.1.2. Pin your desired cast mission spot within the green area. Tap Set Task.
3.6.1.3. Slide to start. A voice prompt will be heard.
Notice set the flying height and speed before sliding to start.
3.6.1.4. SharkX will start the motors after the 5-second countdown and then
take off in a short wait subsequently.
Notice the 5-second countdown and the short wait allow users a limited
time to finally ensure there are no obstacles around the drone and the fishing
line is unlocked on the reel. To avoid any accidents, please make sure the
pre-flight check gets done before starting every mission.
3.6.1.5. When SharkX reaches the mission spot, a prompt (the picture below)
shows on the interface. Slide to confirm or tap RTH, the fishing line will be
released; or if no operation occurs within 30 seconds, the prompt will
disappear, the drone will cast the fishing line and automatically return to
the HOME point and then land on the ground.
3.6.2. Reactivate Past Cast Missions
Notice all mission spots will be saved automatically and remain visible
on the main interface after the missions have been performed successfully.
3.6.2.1. Tap and tap the past mission spot. And then tap Set as a Task Spot on
the prompt.
3.6.2.2. Tap Set Task and then slide to start.
3.6.2.3. Refer to step 3.6.1.4 and 3.6.1.5.
3.6.3. Annotation of Different Spots
3.7. Interrupt the Ongoing Mission and Start a New One
Tap to stop the ongoing mission and then slide to start a new one.
Notice it’s recommended not to tap any icon on the interface during the automatic mission execution unless you decide to start a new mission.
Payload Weight Display
The SharkX is capable of auto weighing the payload it carries and the precise real-time weight will display on the flight interface.
Notice the real-time weight values might deviate due to wind and when the SharkX carries no payload, there is no weight display on the flight interface.
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