CHASING DORY Underwater Drone User Manual

User Manual

CHASING DORY Underwater Drone

Disclaimer

Thank you for purchasing the CHASING DORY underwater drone. Please read this entire document carefully before using the drone. By using this product, you hereby signify that you have read this disclaimer and all instructions carefully and that you understand and agree to abide by the terms and conditions herein.

CHASING DORY is a small five thruster underwater drone used for real-time observation, exploration, photography, and video capture. Chasing accepts no liability for damage, injury, or any legal responsibility incurred directly or indirectly from the use of CHASING DOR Y in the following conditions:

1. Damage(s) or injuries incurred when users are drunk, taking drugs, drug anesthesia, dizziness, fatigue, nausea and any other conditions no matter physically or mentally that could impair your ability.
2. Damage(s) or injuries caused by subjective intentional operations.
3. Any mental overcompensation caused by accident.
4. Failure to follow the guidance of the manual to assemble or operate.
5. Malfunctions caused by refit or replacement with non-Chasing accessories and parts, or unauthorized modification, disassembly, or shell opening not in accordance with official instructions.
6. Damage(s) or injuries caused by using third-party products or fake Chasing products.
7. Damage(s) or injuries caused by misoperation or subjective misjudgment.
8. Damage(s) or injuries caused by mechanical failures due to erosion, aging.
9. Damage(s) or injuries caused by operating the unit with a low battery alert.
10. Damage(s) or injuries caused by operating the drone out of maximum safe range and depth.
11. Damage(s) or injuries caused by knowingly operating the product in abnormal conditions (such as the assembly is not completed, or the main components have obvious faults, obvious defect or missing accessories).
12. Damage(s) or injuries caused by operating the drone in a sensitive zone such as a military area or private waters without official permission.
13. Damage or injury caused by using in bad water conditions (such as high winds, or turbid zone).
14. Damage or injury caused by uncontrollable external factors, including severe collision, tidal wave. swallowed by animal.
15. Damage(s) or injuries caused by infringement such as any data, photo or video material recorded by the use of the CHASING DORY.
16. Other losses that are not covered by the scope of Chasing’s liability.

Drone

CHASING DORY is a small five thruster underwater drone used for real-time observation, exploration, photography, and video capture. The drone can move up and down vertically and can tilt ±45°. It can dive up to 50 meters (49ft) and has a high-definition camera for shooting photos and videos. The drone is easy to operate and its small size allows it to be carried in a single backpack. It has a battery life of approximately 1 hour. Whether you’re diving, fishing, taking underwater photography, or yachting, the CHASING DORY is your best choice.

1. Camera
2.  LED lights
3. Flash light
4. Thrusters
5. Drain hole / vent hole
6. Tether / charging socket

Wi-Fi Buoy

The function of the buoy is to provide Wi-Fi signal, so that the mobile phone can connect with the drone through Wi-Fi, making it possible to control the drone in real time. The buoy also has a TF card and a GPS chip.

Tether

The tether is used t o connect the drone and buoy .

Installation & Connection

1. Download CHASING DORY APP

Scan QR code or visit iOS app store / Google Play to download. (iOS 9.0 / Android 5.0 and above)

2. Connect Drone and Wi-Fi Buoy
Insert one end of the tether into the drone and the other end in to the Wi-Fi buoy. Securely handtighten both coupling bolts.

Note: Check the O-rings on the tether connectors. If they are missing or damaged, please replace them. Make sure the tether connectors are dry before connecting.

3. Booting Up
Once the Dory and the Wi-Fi buoy are connected, the LED lights on the drone will flash and you will hear two self-test sounds. A flashing green light will indicate that both the Dory and Wi-Fi buoy are powered on.

4. Wi-Fi Connection
On your mobile device, go to Wi-Fi settings. Click“ Dory _xxxxx” network and enter password 12345678.

5. CHASING DORY APP Tutorial
Open the app, when you see “connected” on the bottom left corner, click “start” on the right. Now you will see the main APP interface (below). Click the power button to unlock the drone and use the virtual joy stick on screen to control the drone’s movement.

Note: Do not start the Dory motors while out of the water. Doing this can seize the motors.

Note: For better user experience, we are constantly updating software interface & features.

Photo & Video Download

1. Once the drone and buoy are connected, open CHASING DORY app and click on “Media”

2. Find the video / photo you wish to download. Click the download button to save it directly to your phone / tablet.

Navigation

The CHASING DORY has 8 states: ascending, decending, left turn, right turn, forward, backward, lowering the head, and lifting the head. See details below on how to use the virtual controller to navigate.

Note: The default mode is Japanese hand. You can switch to American hand or customize settings in the app.

Charging Guidelines

Power adapter indicator light:
A solid red light indicates normal charging is in process. A solid green light indicates a complete charge. After charging, please unplug the power adapter.

  Note: Wi-Fi buoy does not have a battery and requires no charging. Please DO NOT charge the Wi-Fi buoy.

Specifications

Precautions

1. Navigation Safety

2. Battery Protection

Note: Fully discharge every 3 months.

3. Others

Others

1. Do not turn on the LED lights before entering the water.
2. Rusted screws should be replaced immediately.
3. After each use, dry the connectors on drone, buoy and tether with absorbent towel.
4. Do not place heavy objects on drone or tether to avoid possible damage.
5. When not in use, do not expose the drone to sunlight. Store it in a cool place or in the protective case.
6. Do not run drone motors out of water for more than two mintues to avoid wearing out thrusters.

Support

If you have any questions, please contact [email protected]. You can also join the Official Chasing Dor y Owners Gr oup on Facebook for official news and app update notifications.

www.chasing.com
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