HOVERAir AQUA – Lighthouse User Guide

What Is Lighthouse?

Lighthouse is a wearable tracking controller designed exclusively for HOVERAir AQUA. It is the core component of AQUA's RTK (Real-Time Kinematics) positioning system and is what makes centimeter-level precision flight possible.

Unlike standard GPS — which can drift several meters — Lighthouse Tracking locks onto your exact GPS coordinates, keeping AQUA locked on your position even when ocean spray, waves, or obstacles block the camera's line of sight. No other HOVERAir model has this capability.

Hardware Features

Feature	Specification
Water Resistance	IPX7 (submersible in 1 m of water for up to 30 minutes)
Buoyancy	Buoyant — floats if dropped in water
Battery Life	Up to 5 hours on a full charge
Display	No screen — low battery alerts via voice prompt
Positioning Accuracy	Centimeter-level (RTK grade ≥ 2.5)
Network Required	No — works entirely offline via satellite + direct wireless link
Control Distance	Typical follow modes: approx. 50–100 m

Key Functions

• Centimeter-Level Precision Tracking: Locks onto your GPS position, unaffected by spray, waves, or obstacles blocking the camera
• VirtualTether (Auto Return): If AQUA drifts beyond the set distance, it automatically returns to the vicinity of Lighthouse
• Co-Pilot Direction Control: Adjust AQUA's flight direction via Lighthouse without changing your own movement path
• Water Surface Optimization: Maintains stable tracking in complex water conditions — waves, currents, and spray
• One-Button Operation: One-tap takeoff, RTH, and hover/pause

HOVERAir Aqua – Lighthouse Common Issues & Solutions

Lighthouse Button Falls Off

Symptom
The physical button becomes loose, detaches, or cannot be pressed properly.

Solution

• Take a clear photo – Provide a close‑up image of the detached button area, clearly showing the button and the housing interface.
• Contact technical support – Send the photo to our customer service email or submit it via the official support portal. Our support team will assess the damage and offer a repair, replacement, or other appropriate solution.

Lighthouse RTK Positioning Signal Not Effective – Affects Takeoff & Landing

Symptom
The device reports that the RTK signal is not ready, preventing normal takeoff or landing; positioning is unstable, and Return‑to‑Home (RTH) may fail.

Solution
Follow the steps below in order:

 Prerequisites for RTK Activation

• Both the AQUA drone and the Lighthouse must have entered Omni‑Terrain mode.

• Wait until the Omni‑Terrain icon turns solid green (indicates active).

  

Check for Environmental Obstructions

• RTK signals can be blocked by tall buildings, mountains, dense forests, etc.

• Place the Lighthouse in an open, unobstructed area with as clear a view of the sky as possible.

  

Allow Time for Signal Lock

• Under good conditions, wait 1–3 minutes – the RTK signal will automatically search and become effective.
• Do not move the Lighthouse or frequently restart the device during this period.

If Still Not Effective

• Record a video showing the surrounding environment (especially any obstructions) and the Lighthouse indicator status (or the app interface).
• Upload logs – export the full device log from the AQUA drone and the Lighthouse log (using Flykit or the app).
• Contact technical support – submit the video and log files via the support ticket system. Our engineers will perform further analysis.

Lighthouse Completely Unresponsive – Cannot Manually Restart or Shut Down

Symptom
Buttons have no effect; indicator lights stay on or off; long‑pressing the power button does not restart or power off the device. The only recovery method is to let the battery drain completely and then recharge.

Solution
This issue is typically caused by a Lighthouse firmware anomaly. Try updating the firmware using the Flykit tool:

1. Download Flykit(only windos)
   Visit the official download link (copy it to your computer browser):
   FlyKit Setup 1.3.0.exe - Google Drive
2. Connect the Lighthouse
   Use a USB cable to connect the Lighthouse to a Windows computer. Ensure the driver is installed successfully (the tool will prompt you if missing).
3. Update Firmware
   • Open Flykit, select the Lighthouse device, and click “Check for Update”.
   • If a newer version is available, follow the on‑screen instructions to flash the firmware.
   • Do not disconnect or power off during the update process.
4. Verify
   After the update completes, press and hold the power button for 5 seconds. The Lighthouse should respond (power on/off normally).
   If the problem persists, record a short video showing the behavior, export the Lighthouse log, and contact technical support.

💡 Tip: If the computer does not recognize the Lighthouse, try a different USB cable/port and ensure the USB driver is installed (available from our support download center).

Recorded Video Has No Audio

Symptom
The video recorded by the device has no sound.

Solution
Audio recording on our device relies on the mobile App and the Beacon.

• If you shoot using only the Lighthouse and AQUA (without the App or Beacon), audio will not be captured.
• Make sure that during recording:
  • The HOVERAir App is open and active in the foreground, connected to the device, or
  • The Beacon is properly paired and functioning.

💡 Tip: To record videos with audio, always use the HOVERAir App or a connected Beacon.