Built to carry bigger baits, heavier rigs and more ambitious fishing plans. The SwellPro Fisherman Max Advanced (FD2) is a heavy-lift waterproof fishing drone with a folding airframe, 4K tilt camera, live-view colour controller and manufacturer-rated payload capacity of approximately 3.2–3.6kg.

Why choose the Fisherman Max Advanced?

• Heavy-lift capacity for larger baits, sinkers and multi-hook rigs
• IP67 waterproof aircraft purpose-built for saltwater fishing
• 4K waterproof tilt camera and live-view Advanced controller
• Dedicated bait-release system
• Foldable airframe for easier transport and storage
• GPS/Galileo positioning
• Carbon-fibre propellers and powerful 4114 motors

Payload, range and flight performance

• Maximum payload: approximately 3.2–3.6kg
• Manufacturer-rated maximum flight distance: 1500m
• Maximum image-transmission distance: 1000m
• Maximum flight time: up to 28 minutes with no wind and no load
• Maximum wind resistance: 18m/s or 35 knots
• Maximum GPS speed: 10m/s
• Maximum ATTI speed: 20m/s
• Hovering precision: ±0.5m

Aircraft specifications

• Waterproof rating: IP67
• Weight including battery: 3.78kg
• Unfolded size without propellers: 522 × 522 × 192mm
• Folded size without propellers: 306 × 266 × 192mm
• Operating temperature: -10°C to 40°C

Advanced controller and 4K camera

• IP54 controller with 5-inch, 800 × 480 colour display
• Up to 4-hour controller runtime and USB-C charging
• IP67 camera with one-axis tilt stabilisation from -90° to 0°
• Sony IMX377 sensor and 92.6° field of view
• 4K/30fps, 2.7K/60fps and high-frame-rate Full HD recording
• JPEG/DNG photo formats

Flight battery

• 4500mAh, 22.2V, 6S LiPo
• Approximately 80-minute charge time
• 1255g battery weight

What is included

• Fisherman Max FD2 aircraft
• Advanced live-view remote controller
• 4K waterproof tilt camera
• Flight battery and charger
• Two pairs of propellers
• Bait-release unit
• Four floating bars
• Power adaptor, charging cable and USB-C cable
• Carry case

Australian stock and support

Supplied by Mongrel Fishing Tackle. Contact us if you would like help comparing the Fisherman Max Advanced with the FD3 Advanced or FD1+, or choosing compatible accessories.

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Manufacturer figures are maximum ratings under stated test conditions. Actual payload, range, video range and flight time vary with wind, battery condition 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.