TOP 5 TIPS for the QYSEA FiFish v6s Underwater Drone

[@segwaydave]

Thanks for the tips! I just purchased the Evo this morning

[@live2boat]

Dale and crew at Blue Skies are outstanding 👍

[@CurtisDart]

Yes they are!

[@bandetpa2]

Great idea about the thumb screws i need to get some!!

[@SCAerialsSteveCarpenter]

Howdy, Curtis. Very nice Top Tips for your QYSEA FiFish. Most people would have never had a clue about the tips and tricks. Nicely Done, Curtis!

[@CurtisDart]

Thanks 👍

[@PhillyDroneLife]

Hahaha. I loved it buddy. Especially the beginning where you looked at the wrong side of the phone. PRICELESS and we all do it. Thanks for leaving it in! 👍👍👍👍💙💙💙💙 Mikey

[@CONFUCIUS-f2x]

Curtis, what is the difference between the grey model and the yellow one. Just the sd card???

[@CurtisDart]

The Grey (Expert Model) is set up to handle more attachments. Not just a claw. Plus Better motors, Brighter lights. Its more geared to the Pro who wants to do aquaculture, underwater mapping, Marine Science.

[@jimsvideos7201]

Thank you for the tip on the speed curves; I had a few minutes with one in a river recently and it had a hard time with the current.

[@RichardRobinson]

Thanks for this! Similar for the EVO.

[@CurtisDart]

Yep. I have an EVO now! And it's pretty much the same.

[@SebroDives]

I love your video! I recently bought the same drone. I hooked up my robotic arm and it worked perfect the first day and then the next day I took it out, it didn’t work… what do you think I should do?

[@CurtisDart]

Make sure your in "A" mode. Top switch , left hand side of the remote

[@SebroDives]

@@CurtisDart yeah i was :/

[@elefantdan]

Nice tips Curtis! Thanks alot. I have the V6s too but just got some issues with my claw... its not responding. Have you ever tried that? Cheers Dan

[@CurtisDart]

You should be in Mode A for the claw to work. Check that first .

[@elefantdan]

@@CurtisDart Thanks yeah I'm aware of that unfortunately. Cleaned all connections and even took the remote apart and cleaned the inside. It works sporadically, but can't locate the issue. Did you never had any issue with your robotic arm? Cheers

[@CurtisDart]

@@elefantdan I had an issue with the Fifish Expert Claw... But it was just a Firmware update. I got mine when It was first released.

[@paquitochocolatero6880]

Hi Curtis: thanks for your help with Fifish V6 tips. I’ve got a problem: I am recording underwater videos for a fishing book I am writing. I need top leave my Fifish V6 resting on the bottom so I can record falen n of baits and, if posible, real baites of fish. I am working on still rivers and lakes, not in the sea. The problem is that, when I arrive to the bottom, I need to stop engines: otherwhise their movement cause a lot of debros from the bottom. But, the main problem is that when I turn power on againg, it always move in a strange mood. Is there any adjustment in the preferences to restart the submarine without causing any movemnt of its body? I would be very thankfull for your help

[@CurtisDart]

When you unlock the ROV motors, it does a quick calibration. thats what the spinning and twisting is all about. This is a good thing, except in your case. There is not really a setting in the app to turn that off. I would also advise not resting on the bottom. When you do start the motors, the sediment is sucked up thru the props. risking damage to the props or even worse the motors. Have you considered using the ROV to place maybe a gopro on the bottom ?

[@paquitochocolatero6880]

Thanks a lot again, Curtis. I have been using go pro atentamente the top and the last DJI action camera. The problem is that, sometimes one need to stay waiting for one or two hours: fifish gives you this time, no the other ones. My last idea is to prepare a type of platform with 8 to te10 soft lona nd with strings. What do you think? Just another quick questio: i have never used the virtual glasses or whatever it is. Is it just to choose them in the App, put the telephone inside and use them? I suppose you can go down, up left and right, isn’t it? Sorry but I can’t find good tutorials on this@@CurtisDart

[@CurtisDart]

@@paquitochocolatero6880 I haven't used the glasses either, but I do see a setting on the app to use them. So yes plug in the glasses and set it up on the app . As far as GoPro power. You can get external battery packs for longer life. But you would need to build a water proof housing for it . Unique challenge you have there. So it's gonna require a bit of out of the box thinking to resolve it.

[@shadyaftermathadventures9580]

I have a question I just got one of these and see several videos on them and how to use , my question is should the thrusters start on there own when unlock as seem mine do and not shut off with nothing being pushed and it's brand new out of the box and has been calibrated any help?

[@CurtisDart]

Yes. As soon as you hit the unlock button, the motors should start. And the ROV may spin around a bit. That's normal. It's just calibrating itself. Be sure and push the third button on your RC. Depth lock. That will help it hold position.

[@CurtisDart]

Push the unlock button again, and the motors will stop.

[@shadyaftermathadventures9580]

Yes I put it in the lake and unlock it and it was rolling and didn't seem to respond well to controls so I thought maybe something was worng with it, maybe I will take it to a pool to get more familiar with and I thank you for replying.

[@CurtisDart]

@@shadyaftermathadventures9580 Humm.. did you calibrate the remote control?

[@shadyaftermathadventures9580]

Yes I did all calibrations and any updates required, maybe I did not leave it in long enough for it to calibrate itself in the water so I think I will try again in a pool so I can see it and no weeds or algae to get in the way.

[@chrishackett554]

Great commentary and tips!

[@CurtisDart]

Glad it was helpful!

[@cindyparker1123]

Great tips!

[@CurtisDart]

Thanks!

[@alanmontgomery4682]

Any advantage to using a small amount marine desalting agent added to rinse???

[@CurtisDart]

I wouldn't say there is an advantage, and its not part of any recommendations from Qysea. But I don't see a disadvantage either. I will say I've been doing this for 4 years now, and only had one motor fail using my technique. And out of 4 ROV's that's not bad.

[@alanmontgomery4682]

@@CurtisDart waiting on a new EVO !!!! Hoping to do some inspection work with it….

[@alanmontgomery4682]

@@CurtisDart really suprised the tether reel doesn’t incorporate a level wind like fishing rod.. all I see in vids look like beginnings of a bird nest… lol

[@CurtisDart]

@@alanmontgomery4682 tether management is for sure a challenge. Esp when you're winding it all in.

[@alanmontgomery4682]

@@CurtisDart morning, purchased EVO and was told VR headset was included.. not in box.. is there a specific needed to work with fish or a recommendation ? A

[@glennroberts3069]

Thank you sooooo much. I got mine 2021 Christmas. Couldn’t afford the manipulator arm. Do you know where I can get that arm that’s spring loaded to clip onto your target?

[@CurtisDart]

I think your looking for Jonathan Jelkin search him on FB. Here is his store. www.dirtyjdesigns.com/collections/fifish-v6-accessories Also be sure and join us on FB. facebook.com/groups/339012793440809

[@glennroberts3069]

Ahhh thanks for the invite but I don’t have Facebook. I’ve watched it destroy families. But thank you I looked that claw up and it’s the one I was looking for. I’ll be ordering one soon! You nailed it! Thank You Much

[@KC1RT-RickT67]

Great tips! I just got mine a couple of days ago & can’t wait to try it out 👍🏻

[@CurtisDart]

Be sure and Calibrate the RC. Lot of folks seem to be missing that step. Safe diving my friend

[@ikuona]

Any idea why my drone rotates and eventually points up and shakes abit when I activate head motion tracking? That's pritty much all that mode does.

[@CurtisDart]

I haven't tried head tracking yet. No idea.

[@glennroberts3069]

What editing software are you using? Dental picks work great too

[@CurtisDart]

Ive added needle nose plyers with a bend in them as well to my tool kit. As for Editing software Premiere Pro. for the 3d stuff I use a combination of software.

[@glennroberts3069]

@@CurtisDart thanks much!!

[@Antony-zd2ie]

Good 👍

[@domenico_pastena84]

where can I buy screws?

[@CurtisDart]

@@domenico_pastena84 BlueSkiesdronerental.com

[@sanibel2008]

great tips

[@CurtisDart]

Glad you like them!

[@DroneLifeRC]

Great Tips... I just got mine as you know.. Got it with the big rolling case.. Impressive itself.. Do you use a second monitor with yours,, I want to,, but wasnt sure about the hdmi box for these at $240 plus .. but if its the only way to run a 2nd monitor for people to watch also then guess i willl order it

[@CurtisDart]

If you have a second tablet, you can have them install the app and run it in guest mode.. they can watch but not control the ROV.

[@DroneLifeRC]

@@CurtisDart yeah ...just want the second one for viewing only. I Will look into doing that way. Thanks . I'm trying to learn

[@BeniciaSky]

What is the length on the M5 thumb screws?

[@CurtisDart]

Sorry, just now saw this.. not sure, I bought mine from Blue Skies Drone Rental.

[@cagsanozbek4210]

Oh, it only works with iphone/ipad ? ....

[@CurtisDart]

No you can use Android stuff. Since I put out this video , I've switched to Triptek tablet. Much brighter screen .

[@PhillyDroneLife]

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