Shark SMART FISHING DRONE User Manual
- June 5, 2024
- Shark
Table of Contents
Shark SMART FISHING DRONE User Manual
Rippton App Interface
Notice Certain functions may not be available at Android version app.
Mission Selection Button
Select automatic releasing fishing line mission
Release Switch Button
To open or close the hook release mechanism
Current location
Return to the current location
Satellite Number
Indicate the number of satellites providing the signal
Drone Battery Level
Indicate the current battery level of SHARKX
RTL (Return to Home) Button
SHARKX will return to the home point and land on the ground
Automatic Landing Button
SHARKX will land directly and stop its motors
Automatic Hovering Button
SHARKX will hover at the current position
Automatic Take off Button
SHARKX will take off from the home point
HOME Point
The position where the SHARKX takes off and returns to by default
Preparation
Start the SharkX and the Remote Control
Short 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.
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.
Tilt the Antennas up and Fasten Your Mobile Device Securely to the Clamp
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Tilt the antennas up.
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Fasten your device security to the clamp.
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.
Connect SharkX to Your Mobile Device
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With the remote switch on, search SHARKX Wi-Fi on your device . The WI-Fi name is Sharkx_xxxxxxxxxx.
And the original password is 12345678. -
Enter RIPPTON App. Tap Device on the home pagr.
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Slide and find Sharkx.
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
Launch the SharkX
Tap to take off the SharkX.
Hover the SharkX
Tap to hover the SharkX at current position
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.
Return the SharkX to the Home Point
Tap to activate Return-to-Home function.
Attach the Fishing Line
- Press the ‘Release Switch’ button on the remote control to open the hook release mechanism.
- Put the fishing line in the device.
- Press the ‘Release Switch’ button on the remote control to close the hook release mechanism.
Cast the Fishing Line
Perform a New Cast Mission
Tap to start a cast mission
Pin your desired cast mission spot within the green area. Tap Set Task.
Slide to start. A voice prompt will be heard.
Notice set the flying height and speed before sliding to start.
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 preflight check gets done before starting every mission.
When SharkX reaches the mission spot, a prompt (1 st chart below) shows on the
interface. Slide to confirm or tap RTL, 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.
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.
Tap and tap the past mission spot. And then tap Set as a Task Spot on the
prompt.
Tap Set Task and then slide to start.
Refer to step 3.5.1.4 and 3.5.1.5.
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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