SwellPro Dronar Fish Finder with SplashDrone 4 User Guide

: June 6, 2024
: SwellPro

Dronar Fish Finder
User Guide

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Thank You

Thank you for purchasing the Dronar. We have designed and manufactured the Dronar to the highest quality standards.
Like any marine equipment, long-life and trouble-free operation rely on proper care and maintenance. With proper care and maintenance, you should enjoy our drone for many years.
It is essential to familiarize yourself with the features of this unique drone by carefully studying this manual and particularly the priority sections indicated in the Table of Contents.
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Using this Manual

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Download Dronar App

For Apple devices, download the SDFly app on the AppStore. For Android devices, download the SDFly app on the Google Play Store or scan the QR code to download and install the app.

Product Overview

In the Box
Dronar fish finder x1
Charging cable x1
Attachment wire (with snap swivels on each end) x1

Product Diagram

LED Status Indicator

Charging

Charge the Dronar with the in-the-box cable. The recommended charging rate is 5V/1A. When charging, the LED status indicator will flash red. When it’s fully charged, it will turn solid red.

How to Use

Dronar can be used with the SplashDrone 4 or be used independently. Use with the SplashDrone 4 gives you a great range for fish finding (about 1.5 km of range). It goes hand in hand with drone fishing. For use independently, hook it on the rod and cast it out for fish finding (within 60 m).

Auto ON/OFF
Dronar adopts an auto ON/OFF design to power on/off the device. There is no physical button on the device. Instead, Dronar is going to turn on automatically when it detects it’s on the water. When the Dronar is pulling away from the water, it will automatically turn off in 5 minutes.
Use with SplashDrone 4

Attach
Attach one end of the snap swivel to the Dronar attachment ring, the other end to the Payload Release module on the SplashDrone 4.

Connect
1. Get the last 6 digits of image transmission SN.

Turn on the SplashDrone 4 & Remote controller, and wait for them to pair.
Connect your phone with Remote Control’s Wi-Fi hotspot “SWP_xxxxxx”.
Open the SDFly app. Go to Settings (the three dots on the upper right corner). Look for Image Transmission SN (also under the three dots icon). Remember the last 6 digits of the SN number, you will be needing it for later use.
2 . Configure and connect Dronar’s Wi-Fi.
Place your Dronar on the water to turn it on. (Or fly the drone out and land it on the water within 30 m from you)
Disconnect the connection to “SWP_xxxxxx”.
Connect your phone’s Wi-Fi to “Dronar_xxxxxx”.
Open the Dronar app. Tap “Connect” → “Use with Drone” → Enter the last 6 digits of the SN number you got → Tap “Configuration”.
Disconnect the Wi-Fi “Dronar_xxxxxx”, and reconnect “SWP_xxxxxx”.
Open the Dronar app, and tap “Enter”. Now, you are ready to use.

It might sound tedious to connect Dronar with SplashDrone 4. But after you configure and connect Dronar with your SplashDrone 4 for the first time, the following connection between the two will be done automatically. You don’t have to reconfigure it every time.
Use
To use Dronar with the SplashDrone 4, fly the drone out to where you want to perform fish finding. Lower the drone or land the drone on the water to allow Dronar to float on water. Dronar will then send back the underwater fish info to your phone. And you will be able to see the underwater fish info on the Dronar app. For more info on using the app, check the “Dronar App” section on the manual.
When flying out Dronar with the SplashDrone 4, if Dronar is pulling out of water for more than 5 minutes, Dronar will turn off automatically. If you find that’s the case (Dronar App shows disconnected), land the drone on water. Dronar is going to power on and reconnect to the SplashDrone 4 automatically.

Use Independently

Attach
Attach one end of snap swivel to the Dronar attachment ring. Tie your fishing line to another snap swivel.
Connect

Place your Dronar on the water to turn it on.
Connect your phone with Wi-Fi “Dronar_xxxxxx”.
Open Dronar app, tap “Enter”. You are now ready to use.

Use
To use the Dronar, toss it out on the water. The Dronar app will show the underwater
fish info. For more info on using the app, check the “Dronar App” section on the manual.

Dronar App

Sonar Screen

Settings

Sonar

Auto Gain Control
Adjust the sensitivity level of the sonar transducer. The higher the sensitivity level, the more underwater info you can observe on the sonar screen. Set the sensitivity level higher makes the screen more cluttered, but it increases the possibility of finding more fish. Therefore, it’s recommended to set the Auto Gain Control to 70% or higher.
Auto Depth Range
Auto Depth Range will automatically adjust the screen to the depth of the water so that the ground will always appear at the bottom.
Depth Range
Manually set the sonar detecting depth range.
Upper Limit
Manually set the upper limit of sonar detecting depth.
Lower Limit
Manually set the lower limit of sonar detecting depth.
Depth Cursor
Show an adjustable cursor on the screen with the depth displayed by the cursor.
UI Mode
Switch display between sonar mode and scene mode. Scene mode gives you a more realistic and fun view, but it doesn’t show the details of sonar detection as in the sonar mode.

Setup

Chart Speed
Adjust the sonar refresh rate. A higher refresh rate restores more realistic outlines of the underwater bodies. It’s recommended to set the Chart Speed to 100%.
Units
Set the units of depth and temperature. There are four combinations for your personal preference: Meter/Celsius, Meter/Fahrenheit, Feet/Celsius, Feet/Fahrenheit.
Fish Alarm
The fish alarm can notify you if fish is being detected underwater. It can be set to 4 different settings:
Off – turn off the fish alarm
B – notify for big sized fish
B/M – notify for big & medium-sized fish
B/M/S – notify for big & medium & small-sized fish
Fish Symbols/Depth
Fish Symbols/Depth is a visual aid to transform the echo signature of the fish to a fish symbol with depth info to help you better visualize the underwater fish.
Off/Off – turn off both Fish Symbols & Depth
ON/ON – turn on both Fish Symbols & Depth
ON/Off – turn on Fish Symbols, but no Depth info
Shallow Alarm
A shallow alarm will notify you if the water depth is lower than the set limit. The range can be set from 1m to 30m. It’s helpful for boat fishing to prevent the boat from stranding.
Battery Alarm
The battery alarm notifies when the Dronar’s battery level is low.

Advanced

Bottom Lock
Lock the half of the screen to always show the ground level underwater. It’s useful for detecting objects near or on the underwater ground.
Display Color Options
Change the screen color palette to your preference.
Noise Filter
Noise filter filters the irrelevant echo signal detected underwater caused by sands or other particles in the water. Turn on or adjust the noise filter level when the screen becomes noisy.
Surface Clarity
Same as the noise filter, surface clarity filters the echo signal on the water’s surface, caused by either the surface clutter with vegetation like water plants, or the depth of water is shallow, which makes the detection of water surface very noisy.
Language
Dronar App supports 23 different languages for your needs.

Appendix

Specification

Dronar Fish Finder

Ingress Rating	IP68
Frequency	125 kHz
Detection Angle	30°
Depth Range	0.6 – 40 m
Depth Precision	0.1 m
Sensitivity	100 Levels
Wireless Connection	2.4G/5.8G Wi-Fi
Battery Life	3 – 5 hours
Charging	3 hours (5V/1A)
Operating Temperature	-20℃~70℃ / -4℉~ 158℉
Operating Range	5 Km (Use with SplashDrone 4)

60 m (Use individually)

Version Information

SwellPro products are constantly improving, so are the product user guides. It is recommended to visit www.swellpro.com to check and download the latest user guide.
Version
1.0 Dronar User Guide 1.0 Edition