Using iBubble

By default, pitching is activated when using iBubble in Explorer Mode via the iBubble app.

Please keep in mind that pitching is not activated when using versions ulterior to update 2.0 of the iBubble app and iBubble drone.

If you are using older versions, you need to update your drone and app to their 2.0 version (available since 15th of July 2020).

This is especially important for the Explorer Remote.

Please check both the drone and the app are up to date and do not hesitate to contact our support support@notiloplus.com if you have any problem.

You can select and change your diving profile while underwater after having disarmed the drone.
To do so, press the “Select” button for few seconds and enter the profiles’ menu.
Scroll the profiles with the “Scen.” and “Mode” buttons and confirm the chosen profile with the “Select” button.
The remote will then need to be synchronized with the drone. Place it on its dedicated spot on the drone to do so and activate the new profile.

We draw your attention on the fact that the GoPro Hero 7 requires to be updated on the official GoPro App before trying to synchronize it with the drone.

1. Start the drone and let the remote on iBubble.
3. Open the iBubble App and connect it to your drone via Wi-Fi.
4. Access the menu and select “Camera configuration”.
5. The iBubble App requires the type of GoPro, the name (SSID) and the password.
6. On the GoPro
   • Go to “Preferences” -> “Connections” -> “Wireless Connections” should be “On”.
   • Go to “Preferences” -> “Connections” -> “Camera info”, the camera will display a name (SSID) and a password.
7. In the iBubble App
   • Enter the type of GoPro the name and the password.
8. On the GoPro
   • Go to “Preferences” -> “Connections” -> “Connect Device” -> ” GoPro App”
9. Position the GoPro close to the drone.
10. Disconnect the iBubble App and the phone from the drone’s Wi-Fi signal.
11. Remove the drone’s remote from the drone and wait several seconds for your GoPro to connect with iBubble.
12. It will display “Connected successful”.

The GoPro and the drone are now paired and ready to dive.

Synchronizing your GoPro Hero 5 & 6 to your iBubble

1. Start the drone and let the remote on iBubble.
2. Open the iBubble App and connect it to your drone via Wi-Fi.
3. Access the menu and select “Camera configuration”.
4. The iBubble App requires the type of GoPro, the name (SSID) and the password.
5. On the GoPro
   • Go to Connections -> Connect new device -> GoPro App.
   • The camera will display a name (SSID) and a password.
6. In the iBubble App
   • Enter the type of GoPro, the name and the password.
7. Position the GoPro near the drone.
8. Once done, disconnect the phone from the drone’s Wi-Fi signal.
9. Remove the drone’s remote from the drone and wait several seconds for your GoPro to connect with iBubble.
10. The GoPro will display “Connected”.

The GoPro and the drone are now paired and ready to dive.

Yes, the available scenarios let you choose the orientation of your shots.

By selecting scenarios where iBubble is positioned in front of you or by your side, you’ll get professional-looking footage of what you’ve seen, without having to film yourself!

If something happens to iBubble underwater, such as an important shock or if a leak is detected, iBubble will automatically surface by activating its Emergency surface mode. Do not attempt to swim back up to it right away – always respect proper diving safety procedures.

If there is an emergency or distress situation, it is important to activate the “Disarmed” scenario. It will help you stop the drone and bring it manually to the surface.

If your iBubble has a strange behavior underwater, please verify the following points:

• Make sure that the emitter is correctly positioned when you dive. The transmitter should be floating above your tank when you dive.
• Make sure that the hydrophones of the drones (represented by the five black protections under the drone) are not covered by anything and free of any micro-bubbles.
• Ensure that the drone is updated with the last version of the app.
• It is strongly recommended to perform a drone calibration via the iBubble Camera App every 20 dives. To calibrate the drone, put it on a flat surface, connect it to the iBubble application and launch the calibration process.
• Check the status of the hydrophones and motors with the application. If one or multiple errors are detected, please contact our technical support.

If the problem persist, please contact our technical support by email support@notiloplus.com with a detailed report on iBubble’s behavior.

If you have any doubt on the drone’s behavior, activate the “Disarmed” scenario. It will help you stop the drone and bring it manually to the surface.

The hydrophones are iBubble’s “ears”. Without working hydrophones, iBubble cannot detect the transmitter’s information and position itself accordingly.

If all hydrophones are marked as defective and you just have updated your drone, this is linked to the self-test procedure not being able to process due to the update. Try restarting your drone after this update and connecting it to your phone again.

If the issue appears without any noticeable reason, please contact our technical support by email support@notiloplus.com.

If a propeller stops working, iBubble should be able to compensate with the other propellers.
However, this may lead to degraded performances.
Please contact our technical support by email support@notiloplus.com.

iBubble main feature is its capacity to be fully autonomous underwater. This means that you do not have to control it manually underwater.
However, if you need or want to move it by hand, you can use the “Come” scenario in order to call iBubble. Once iBubble is close to you, select the “Disarmed” scenario and grab it by its handles directly in order to film or move the drone in specific spots.

When using the long handles, be careful not to place your hands too close to the front and back lateral propellers.

With iBubble, you become your own director underwater! With the different scenarios available, you are able to film your dive and the environment the way you want.
However, do not hesitate to go step by step and try the scenarios in a secure environment before your first dive in big open water in order to have some understanding of the drone’s behavior prior to the dive.

Always keep in mind that if there is an emergency or distress situation, it is important to activate the “Disarmed” scenario. It will help you stop the drone and bring it manually to the surface.

In any case, please remember the drone is always under your responsibility.

Yes, you should always keep en eye on the drone even if the drone is equipped with obstacle avoidance.
It is also a security matters.

iBubble is autonomous because it is able to follow the remote without any cable, but it is not an intelligent robot able to identify where it is and take decision on where to go. It will only react to the command you communicate from the remote and adapt its position according to the transmitter. So you have to be sure iBubble is following you and have not faced some difficulties on the way.

Do not forget that when using the Explorer Pack, the obstacle avoidance is deactivated.
In any case, please remember that SEASAM is always under your responsibility.

Although iBubble is equipped with an obstacle avoidance system, a collision with a diver or the environment is still possible. The hull is made to withstand significant shocks. However, you should always check iBubble’s position in order to avoid collisions as much as possible. If a problem is detected, iBubble will surface. Do not attempt to swim back up to it right away – always respect proper diving safety procedures.

If there is an emergency or distress situation, it is important to activate the “Disarmed” scenario. It will help you stop the drone and bring it manually to the surface.

In order to connect your iBubble to your phone, download and launch the “iBubble Camera” App on AppStore© or PlayStore© then follow the instructions on the App to connect to the drone via WiFi.

In order to turn iBubble on, put the fully charged battery in its compartment. Make sure that the compartment is correctly closed and the emergency plug correctly positioned.

Switch on the remote by pressing few seconds the “Select” button at the top of the remote and put it on the dedicated support on the drone. Don’t remove it until the end of the process.

Choose a channel, the drone will switch on and test all its components (lights activation, propellers, sound signal).
At the end, the remote indicates “Disarmed ready” the drone is ready to dive.

Switch off the remote by pressing few seconds the “Select” button at the top of the remote and select “yes”. Or press the three buttons of the remote at the same time.
Put the turned off remote on the dedicated support on the drone. Let it for at least 15 seconds then remove the remote.
The drone turns off as well as the green LED.

Do not turn off the drone by removing the battery or the emergency plug. As it could damage the drone and disrupt the pressure sensor inside the drone.
The emergency plug should be removed only in emergency situation.

While diving with iBubble, press few seconds the “Scen.” button on the remote. The scenarios menu will appear, use the “Mode” and “Scen.” buttons to navigate in the menu and then press “Select” to select the desired scenario.

While using the Explorer Pack, you do not have access to the scenarios you simply control the drone from your Smartphone or the controller.

iBubble is made to be resilient and its hull is made to withstand significant shocks.
However, do not forget that obstacle avoidance is not activated in ROV Mode and between 0m and 2m depth. You should always check iBubble’s position in order to avoid collisions as much as possible.
If a problem is detected, iBubble will surface. Do not attempt to swim back up to it right away – always respect proper diving safety procedures.
If there is an emergency or distress situation, it is important to activate the “Disarmed” scenario. It will help you stop the drone and bring it manually to the surface.

In any case, please remember that SEASAM is always under your responsibility.

Using iBubble is relatively simple, but there are some important guidelines that are to be followed when diving with the drone.

The most important scenario to keep in mind is the “Disarmed” one. This scenario has to be activated in case of emergency or distress situation. It is also mandatory to activate it before handling the drone to put it and out of the water.

iBubble is equipped with obstacle avoidance but the feature is deactivated while using the drone in ROV mode.
In Dive Mode, the feature can be activated or deactivated at your convenience thanks to the remote and the “Mode” menu. When activating the obstacle avoidance the drone’s lights will flash 3 times and when deactivating the obstacle avoidance, the light will flash one time.
Please note that the obstacle avoidance is always deactivated between 0m and 2m of depth.

In any case, please remember that iBubble is always under your responsibility.

This means that your drone has detected water in its internal compartments. However, this may be a false alarm.
Make sure that the battery compartment is fully dry. If some water traces are present, remove them with a dry towel and leave the drone in a dry spot for a few minutes.
If the problem persists, please contact our technical support by email support@notiloplus.com.

Make sure the fully charged battery is in the battery compartment, with its connector correctly plug in the drone and not in the travel position. Ensure the battery’s compartment is fully close. Do not hesitate to use the dedicated tool.