Take your bait beyond normal casting range with a fishing drone built for the job. The SwellPro Fisherman FD1+ is a purpose-built, camera-free fishing drone for anglers who want straightforward bait deployment, strong payload capacity and confidence around saltwater.

Why anglers choose the FD1+

• Purpose-built waterproof fishing drone—not a converted camera drone
• Up to 2.2kg manufacturer-rated payload capacity
• IP67 waterproof aircraft and bait-release unit
• Self-floating body with water take-off capability
• PowerFlip self-righting function if the drone overturns on the water
• GPS, Galileo and BeiDou satellite positioning
• Simple camera-free setup focused on bait carrying and release

Payload and flight performance

• Maximum payload: 2.2kg
• Manufacturer-rated maximum flight distance: 1300m
• Maximum flight time: up to 27 minutes in no-wind, no-load conditions
• Maximum wind resistance: 18m/s
• Maximum GPS speed: 10m/s
• Maximum ATTI speed: 18m/s without payload; 14m/s with maximum payload
• Hovering precision: ±0.5m

Aircraft specifications

• Waterproof rating: IP67
• Weight: 1578g without battery; 2291g with battery
• Maximum take-off weight: 4491g
• Without propellers: 372 × 372 × 202mm
• With propellers: 628 × 628 × 218mm
• Operating temperature: -10°C to 40°C

Flight battery

• 4200mAh, 23.1V, 6S LiHV
• 716g battery weight
• Approximately 120-minute charging time

What is included

• FD1+ aircraft and remote controller
• Flight battery and charger
• Two pairs of propellers
• IP67 bait-release unit
• Power adaptor, charging cable and USB-C cable
• Carry case

Australian stock and support

Supplied by Mongrel Fishing Tackle. Contact us before ordering if you would like help comparing the FD1+ with the FD3 Advanced or Fisherman Max Advanced, or selecting compatible batteries and propellers.

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Manufacturer figures are maximum ratings under stated test conditions. Actual payload, range and flight time vary with wind, battery condition, payload and operating conditions. Australian operators must follow CASA rules, including maintaining visual line of sight and staying below 120m above ground level unless separately authorised. Check a CASA-verified drone safety app before flying.