Fisherman FD3

Fisherman FD3 is the most easy-to-use and reliable waterproof fishing drone ever made by SwellPro. It consolidates several advantages from its fishing drone siblings: the power-efficiency from FD1, the ease-of-use from SD4, the enhanced safety from Max. Fisherman FD3 comes in 2 versions: the advanced version features a 4K camera video system while the basic version dedicates 100% of its power to carrying baits.

4.8 LBS / 2.2 KG
Bait Capacity

Fisherman FD3 is reliable for carrying baits of up to 4.8 lbs or 2.2 kg into the ocean. The great lifting power is drawn from a high capacity and high voltage 6S battery, high thrust motors and large-sized carbon fiber propellers. New electronic speed controllers enable excellent power-to-payload ratio and extended flight time.

Max Flight Time
With Baits

The flight time of FD3 can range from 9 minutes to 27 minutes on a single battery charge, largely depending on the weight of baits you attach to the drone.

   no baits  ~ 27 minutes

   1 KG / 2.2 lbs ~ 14 minutes

   2 KG / 4.4 lbs ~ 9 minutes

S5 Flight Controller
The AlphaGo for Fishing Drone

100% faster than S4.
Refined algorithms for improved flight stability and altitude control.
Higher tolerance for heat, interference, and vibration.
More real-time data feedback for an interactive and safe control.
The new S5 flight controller powers the FD3 to reaches new heights in the performance of fishing drones.

Calibration-free

The S5 can automatically calibrate the flight sensors and eliminate magnetic interference to ensure an accurate and reliable flight performance in different locations. You don’t need to calibrate the FD3 in any beach of the world.

Pendulum-free

The S5 is fine-tuned to increase stability and reduce pendulum effect while the drone is carrying a swaying baited line.

Auto-drop & Return

Fisherman FD3 can automatically release the baits and fly back to the shore in case of low battery and loss of signal.

 

GPS 9.0
Your Path to Seamless Drone Fishing

The latest 9th-gen GPS, compared with predecessors, makes great improvements in assisting FD3's flight by providing accurate positioning, navigation, and several safety features.

Higher accuracy

Being able to acquire up to 30 satellites, FD3 ensures precise navigation and maintains stable hovering in place. 

Faster Acquisition

With stronger signal reception, FD picks up satellites more quickly than ever and reduces the time required to unlock motors.

Multi-satellite

FD3 can access multiple satellite systems including GPS, GlONASS, Galileo, and BeiDou for better signal quality and accuracy.

Interference-free

Advanced signal processing technology is implemented in the GPS receiver to filter out interference and noise.

IP67 Saltwater-proof

The aircraft of FD3 is entirely sealed, then air-pressure tested and dunk tested to guarantee 100% waterproof. The fulsage is made from marine-grade ABS to increase durability and survivability under great water pressure.

Corrosion-free

The waterproof motors, waterproof bait release and internal electronics of FD3 are coated with corrosion-resistant coating - adding an extra layer of protection against the salty air above the ocean.

Self-Floating Design

We designed FD3 with sufficient buoyancy on the aircraft itself. The drone can keep floating when landing on the water. Then, you can control it to take off again from the water and fly back to the shore.

Automatic Flip

If the FD3 accidentally capsizes in the water, you can use the joysticks to flip it back to its normal position, and take off!

Level 7 Wind Resistance

Thanks to the strong propulsion system and the GPS 9.0, FD3 can maintain a stable position and attitude in winds up to 20 m/s (38mph).

The Simplest Fishing Drone
On the Earth

Slide-in Battery

Swapping battery is super easy. Open the hatch door, slide the battery into the compartment, hit the power button, then you are good to go! The hatch door is 100% waterproof with a rubber seal when closed.

Screw-on Propellers

The threaded propeller mount allows for easy installation and keep the propellers from flying off the fast-spinning motors when the FD3 requires lots of thrust.

Fisherman-friendly Remote Controller

The remote controller of FD3 has a sleek game-console design for maximum comfort. The interface is clean with well-labeled buttons for intuitive control. Pilots can rely on the on-screen telemetry, video feedback and voice alerts to get situational awareness of the aircraft in real-time. A splash-proof and sand-proof body allows the remote controller to survive on the beach. There is no room for mistakes when you are controlling the FD3.

Specifications

Aircraft

Waterproof rating: IP67

Drone weight: 5.5 lbs / 2.54 kg (​​including battery, propellers, gimbal camera, and payload release module)

Size (w/o propeller): 14.6*14.6*7.9 in / 372*372*202mm

Max ascend speed: 7 mph / 3 m/s

Max descent speed: 4.5 mph / 2 m/s

Max flight speed:

-GPS: 22 mph / 10 m/s

-ATTI: 40 mph / 18 m/s (without payload); 31 mph / 14 m/s (with payload)

Max tilt angle: 30°

Max altitude from take-off point: 393 ft / 120 m

Max flight distance: 1 mile / 1500 m

Max image transmission distance: 0.74 mile / 1200 m

Max payload capacity: 4.4 lbs / 2 kg

Flight time: up to 27 mins (no wind & no load)

Max wind speed resistance: 40 mph / 18 m/s / 35 knots

Hovering precision: ±1.6 feet / ±0.5 m

Satellite positioning system: GPS/Galileo

RC transmitter power: 2.405-2.475GHz, <33 dBm(FCC), <20 dBm(CE)

Image transmitter power(for Advanced Version only)

: 5.725-5.825GHz,<33 dBm(FCC),<14 dBm(CE)

Working temperature: 14℉ ~ 104℉ / -10℃ ~ 40℃

Certifications: CE/FCC/ROHS/RCM

Remote Controller

Weight: 1.56 lbs / 709 g

Waterproof rating: IP54

Size: 11*7.5*3 inch / 276*190*74 mm

Operating Frequency: 2.405-2.475 GHz, 5.725 - 5.825 GHz (advanced version); 2.405-2.475 GHz (basic version)

Transmitter Power (EIRP): 2.405-2.475GHz: <26 dBm (FCC), <20 dBm (CE)

Sensitivity: -92 dB

Battery: 2S 3000 mAh

Working time: 5 hours (advanced version); 9 hours (basic version)

Charging time: 3 hours

Power input: 5V/2A USB-C

Multi-color display (advanced version):

-Screen size: 5 inch

-Screen resolution: 800*480 px

-Screen brightness: 500 cd/m2

-Screen Aspect ratio: 16:9

Monochrome display (basic verion):

-Screen size: 3.5 inch

Language: English

Working temperature: 14℉ ~ 104℉ / -10℃ ~ 40℃

Flight Battery

Capacity: 4200 mAh

Voltage: 23.1V

Type: 6S LIHV

Size: 6*3.2*1.9 in / 153.6*82.4*48.3mm

Weight: 1.57 lbs / 716 g

Working temperature: 32℉ ~ 104℉ / 0℃ ~ 40℃

Charging Time: 120 mins

Max Charging current: 5A

Charger

Input: 100 - 240V

Output: 25.2V

Max charging power: 150W

Supported battery types and cell: 6S LIHV

Size: 5.6*4*2.4 inch / 143*100*60 mm

Power cable: 3.9 feet / 1.2 m

Charging cable: 1.6 feet / 0.5 m

Weight: 1 lb / 454.6 g

Working & storage temperature: 32℉ ~ 140℉ / 0℃ ~ 60℃

Available types of power adapters:

• Type A: USA, Canada, Mexico & Japan
• Type B: Europe, South America & Asia
• Type G: United Kingdom, Ireland, Malta & Singapore
• Type I: Australia & New Zealand

Camera

Waterproof rating: IP67

Stabilization: 1-axis (tilt)

Tilt range: -90° to 0°

Weight: 0.38 lbs / 176.5 g

Size: 3.1*2.7*2.7 inch / 79*69*70 mm

Image sensor: 1/2.3 CMOS, 12M

Lens: F4.5mm f/2.65, FOV: 92.6°

ISO range: 100 - 3200

Shutter speed: 16 - 1/16000 s

Video resolution: 4K:30fps | 2.7K:60fps | 1080P:120/60/30fps | 720P: 240/120/60fps

Photo resolution: 4000*3000 (4:3), 3840*2160 (16:9)

Max video bitrate: 60 Mbps

Photo format: JPEG / DNG (RAW)

Video format: MP4  /MOV

Supported memory card: microSD card with a maximum capacity of 128GB, write speed ≥ 60 MB/s, recommend using Class 10 or above & UHS-1 rating

Working temperature: 14℉ ~ 104℉ / -10℃ - 40°C

Bait Release

Wateproof rating: IP67

Max payload capacity: 4.4 lbs / 2 kg

Size: 2.9*1.9*1.4 in /  75*50*37.5 mm

Weight: 3.5 oz / 100 g

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