DORYEveryday Underwater Exploration
User Manual
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 DORY in the following conditions:
01. Damage(s) or injuries incurred when users are drunk, taking drugs, drug anesthesia, dizziness, fatigue, nausea and any other conditions no matter physically or mental that could impair your ability.02. Damage(s) or injuries caused by subjective intentional operations.03. Any mental overcompensation caused by accident.04. Failure to follow the guidance of the manual to assemble or operate.05. 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.06. Damage(s) or injuries caused by using third-party products or fake Chasing products.07. Damage(s) or injuries caused by the misoperation or subjective misjudgment.08. Damage(s) or injuries caused by mechanical failures due to erosion, aging.09. 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. camera2. LED lights3. flash light4. thrusters5. drain hole/vent hole6. tether/charging socket
Wi-Fi Buoy
The function of the buoy is to provide a 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.
1. flash light2. tether socket
Tether
The tether is used to connect the drone and buoy.
1. tether connectors2. tether
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)
https://www.chasing.com/site/dory-download
2 Connect Drone and Wi-Fi Buoy Insert one end of the tether into the drone and the other end into the Wi-Fi buoy. Securely hand tighten 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 UpOnce 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 ConnectionOn your mobile device, go to Wi-Fi settings. known ”xxxxx_ yroD“ kcilC and enter password 12345678.
5 Registration&LoginWhen you open the CHASING DORY App for the first time, please follow the interface prompts to register for an account and log in to the App. A network connection is required during the registration and login process.
6. CHASING DORY App TutorialOpen 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: 1. Do not start the Dory motors while out of the water. Doing this can seize the motors. 2. For better user experience, we are constantly updating the software interface & features.
Photo & Video Download
1 Once the drone and buoy are connected, open the 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.
The CHASING DORY has 8 states: ascending, descending, 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.
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Flight Direction |
American Hand | Japanese Hand |
Virtual Controller |
Asceding /Decending |
left virtual joystick, move up and down |
right virtual joystick, move up and down |
ptions to customize |
Turn left /Right |
left virtual joystick, move left and right |
left virtual joystick, move left and right |
options to customize |
Forward / Backward |
right virtual joystick, move up and down |
left virtual joystick, move up and down |
options to customize |
Lowering the head / Lifting the head |
Tilt-up /Tilt down |
Tilt-up /Tilt down |
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: The Wi-Fi buoy does not have a battery and requires no charging. Please DO NOT charge the Wi-Fi buoy.
Specifications
DRONE
| SIZE | 247*188*92mm |
| WEIGHT | 1.1kg |
| MAX DEPTH | 15m |
| MAX SPEED | 1.5kn |
| RUNTIME | 60min |
| BATTERY CYCLE LIFE | ≥300times |
| BUOY | |
| SIZE | 130*130*88mm |
| WEIGHT | 160g |
| STORAGE | 16G |
| MAX WiFi DISTANCE | 15m |
| CHARGER | |
| POWER | 12.6V 1.8A |
| CHARGING TIME | 3 hours |
| CAMERA | |
| CMOS | 1/2.9-inch |
| LENS | f/1.6 |
| FOCUS | 4mm |
| ISO RANGE | 100-3200 |
| FOV | 100° |
| MAX RESOLUTION | 2M (1920*1080) |
| FORMAT | JPEG |
| VIDEO | FHD: 1920*1080 30FPS |
| VIDEO STREAM | 4M |
| VIDEO FORMAT | MP4 |
| SENSOR | |
| IMU | 3 axis gyroaccelerometercompass |
| DEPTH SENSOR | ≤±0.5m |
| TEMPERATURE SENSOR | ≤±2℃ |
| LED | |
| BRIGHTNESS | 2*250 Lumens |
| COLOR TEMPERATURE | 4500K-5000K |
| CRI | 80 |
Precautions
1 Navigation Safety
Note: Fully discharge every 3 months.
3 Others
Others1. 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 a protective case.6. Do not run drone motors out of water for more than two mintues to avoid wearing out thrusters.
SupportIf you have any questions, please contact [email protected]. You can also join the Official Chasing Dory Owners Group on Facebook for official news and app update notifications.
This content is subject to change.Download the latest version fromhttps://www.chasing.com/service-support-dory
www.chasing.com[email protected]
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