SwellPro GC1-S User Guide

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The GC1-S is a single-axis waterproof 4K gimbal camera designed for SplashDrone 4 for aerial photography or fishing. The GC1-S features Pro mode and supports RAW photos. ND filters can be added for greater creative freedom. Sharing the same camera as the GC3-S, the GC1-S captures high-quality 4K video and crisp photos with a lighter weight and lower price point.

Using This Manual

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Tutorial Videos

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Precaution
Installation
Control
- Gimbal Control
- Camera Control
APP Interface
Specification

Precaution

The GC1-S is a piece of precision electronics with corrosion-resistant materials, allowing for use in harsh marine environments. As with any marine equipment, trouble-free and lasting operations depend on proper attention and maintenance.
When taking off or landing, proceed slowly to avoid damage to the gimbal camera, which can be caused by high-impact contact with the surface at high speeds. Dropping or crashing directly into the water from above will result in significant damage to the drone and the gimbal camera.
After using in seawater, soak and rinse thoroughly with clean fresh water before the seawater dries out. If seawater or other sediments form on the gimbal camera, soak thoroughly with fresh water and clean all sediments on the camera and motor before use. For more information, check the drone's "Maintenance manual".

Installation

Install the Gimbal

Unscrew and take off the gimbal port cover plate using a hex screwdriver (equipped with SplashDrone 4).
Plug the gimbal connector into the drone's gimbal port and screw it in place with a screwdriver. Ensure the rubber ring is attached to the gimbal connector before screwing it in. ?
Align the holes on the base of the gimbal to the bottom of the drone. Screw in to mount the gimbal. Ensure the camera is pointing to the front of the drone.

Install SD Card

Open the soft rubber seal on the top of the camera. Insert the Micro SD card in the correct direction. Press the Micro SD card; a "click" sound indicates that the installation is in place.
After installing the Micro SD card, plug the rubber seal back. Ensure the rubber seal is tightly plugged in to ensure waterproofing. ?

The GC1-S supports Micro SD cards with a maximum capacity of 128GB. For fast reading and writing of high-stream video data, use Micro SD cards with Class 10 or UHS-1 or above.

Do not insert or unplug the Micro SD card during aircraft shooting, as data files may be damaged or lost.

Once recording is done, stop recording and save the file. If the power is turned off before saving the files, the recording file will be lost.

After Use Casing

After using the gimbal camera, you can choose not to remove the gimbal camera and place it directly into the case with the drone. Follow these steps to ensure the gimbal camera is properly secured after casing:

Remove the double-sided glued pad from the gimbal box and paste the pad into the drone's case as shown.
After cleaning and drying the gimbal camera and the aircraft, secure the gimbal camera with the fixing case, then place the aircraft and other parts into the case. The case is secure and ready for carrying or transportation.

Control

Gimbal Control

Remote Controller	Description
Tilt: Toggle the right gimbal control to turn the gimbal up or down from 0 to -90 degrees.

Camera Control

Remote Controller	Description
Video: Press once to start recording, press again to stop recording, and save files.
Photo: Press once to take a picture.

APP Interface

To access the APP's camera interface: Power on the remote controller, then the aircraft. Connect the phone to the remote controller's Wi-Fi hotspot. Then click "Login device".

The camera interface displays various settings and controls, including:

Camera Settings: Adjust resolution, EIS electronic stabilization, video format (PAL/NTSC), and more.
Photo Settings: Set photo size, burst mode, self-timer delay, and professional mode.
Playback: View recorded videos and photos.

Specification

Gimbal

Waterproof rating: IP67
Stabilization: 1-axis (tilt)
Controllable range: tilt: -90° to 0°
Max control speed: tilt: 60°/s
Weight: About 145g
Size: 71*55*65mm

Camera

Sensors: 1/2.3" 12M CMOS
Lens: F4.53mm; f/2.65; FOV: 92.6°
ISO range: 100-3200
Shutter speed: 16 - 1/16000 s
Photo size: 4:3/16:9 12MP
Burst mode: 3/5/10 shoots
Interval shot: 1/3/5/10 s
Video resolution: 4K: 3840*2160/30P | 2.7K : 2704*1520/60P, FHD: 1920*1080 30/60/120p | HD : 1280*720/240p
Max data stream: 64 MBps
Photo format: JPEG / DNG (RAW)
Video format: MP4, MOV
Memory card: Micro SD card; supports up to 128GB capacity, write speeds ≥ 60 MB/s, and transfer speed rating of Class 10 or above, or with UHS-1 rating.
Working temperature: -10°C - 40°C

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