RIPPTON SharkX Waterproof Smart Fishing Drone User Manual

: June 5, 2024
: RIPPTON

Table of Contents

Rippton App Interface
Preparation
Operation
Payload Weight Display
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RIPPTON SharkX Waterproof Smart Fishing Drone User Manual

Rippton App Interface

Notice Certain functions may not be available at Android version app.

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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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 be fore connecting the SharkX to your mobile device.

**Connect the SharkX Controller to Your Mobile Device

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Notice before launching the SharkX, please make sure the satellite number is nless 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. BEAWARE 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 flight interface 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.

Notice recommended not to attach the fishing line when the SharkXis flying in the air to avoid accidents.

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.

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.

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.

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 3.6.1.4 and 3.6.1.5.
Annotation of Different Spots

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 pay load 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.