Fly bait with precision and see exactly where it is going. This listing is for the SwellPro Fisherman FD3 Advanced, a compact waterproof fishing drone supplied with a 4K tilt camera, live-view colour controller and dedicated bait-release system.

Built for serious land-based fishing

• Up to 2kg manufacturer-rated payload capacity
• IP67 waterproof, saltwater-resistant aircraft
• Self-floating design with water take-off capability
• PowerFlip self-righting function after a water landing
• 4K waterproof tilt camera and live-view controller
• Dedicated waterproof bait-release system
• GPS/Galileo positioning and calibration-free flight sensors
• Slide-in battery and screw-on carbon-fibre propellers

Payload and flight performance

• Maximum payload: 2kg
• Manufacturer-rated maximum flight distance: 1300m
• Maximum image-transmission distance: 1200m
• Maximum flight time: up to 27 minutes with no wind and no load
• Approximate flight time: 14 minutes with 1kg payload; 9 minutes with 2kg payload
• Maximum wind resistance: 18m/s or 35 knots
• Maximum GPS speed: 10m/s
• Maximum ATTI speed: 18m/s without payload; 14m/s with payload

4K Advanced camera

• IP67 waterproof camera with one-axis tilt stabilisation
• Tilt range from -90° to 0°
• 12MP 1/2.3-inch CMOS sensor and 92.6° field of view
• 4K/30fps, 2.7K/60fps and high-frame-rate Full HD recording
• JPEG/DNG photos and MP4/MOV video
• Supports compatible microSD cards up to 128GB

Aircraft and controller

• Aircraft weight: 2.54kg including battery, propellers, camera and bait release
• Aircraft size without propellers: 372 × 372 × 202mm
• Advanced controller: IP54, 5-inch colour display, up to 5-hour runtime
• Flight battery: 4200mAh, 23.1V, 6S LiHV
• Battery charge time: approximately 120 minutes

What is included

• FD3 aircraft and Advanced live-view controller
• 4K waterproof tilt camera
• Flight battery and charger
• Two pairs of carbon-fibre propellers
• Bait-release unit
• Phone mount, power adaptor, charging cable and USB-C cable
• Carry case

Australian stock and support

Supplied by Mongrel Fishing Tackle. Contact us if you need help comparing the FD3 Advanced with the FD1+ or Fisherman Max Advanced.

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