The SwellPro Fisherman FD3 is a waterproof fishing drone built to carry bait beyond normal casting range. It combines a high-payload propulsion system, GPS positioning, saltwater-resistant construction and a dedicated bait-release system. The basic version prioritises bait carrying, while the advanced version adds a 4K camera system.

Main features

• IP67 waterproof and saltwater-resistant aircraft
• Self-floating design with water take-off capability
• Automatic flip function if the aircraft capsizes
• S5 flight controller and GPS 9.0 positioning
• GPS, GLONASS, Galileo and BeiDou satellite support
• Calibration-free flight sensors
• Level 7 wind resistance
• Slide-in battery and screw-on carbon-fibre propellers
• FDFly app with Auto-Fish functionality
• Splash-resistant and sand-resistant remote controller

Payload and flight time

• Bait capacity: up to 2.2kg; specified maximum payload 2kg
• Up to 27 minutes with no bait
• Approximately 14 minutes with a 1kg payload
• Approximately 9 minutes with a 2kg payload

Aircraft specifications

• Weight: 2.54kg including battery, propellers, camera and bait-release module
• Size without propellers: 372 × 372 × 202mm
• Maximum ascent speed: 3m/s
• Maximum descent speed: 2m/s
• Maximum GPS speed: 10m/s
• Maximum ATTI speed: 18m/s without payload or 14m/s with payload
• Maximum tilt angle: 30°
• Maximum altitude from take-off point: 120m
• Maximum flight distance: 1500m
• Maximum image-transmission distance: 1200m
• Maximum wind resistance: 18m/s or 35 knots
• Hovering precision: ±0.5m
• Operating temperature: -10°C to 40°C
• Certifications: CE, FCC, RoHS and RCM

Remote controller

• Weight: 709g; size: 276 × 190 × 74mm
• IP54 waterproof rating
• 2S 3000mAh battery
• Runtime: up to 5 hours advanced or 9 hours basic
• USB-C charging: 5V/2A; charge time approximately 3 hours
• Advanced display: 5-inch, 800 × 480, 500cd/m², 16:9
• Basic display: 3.5-inch monochrome

Flight battery and charger

• Battery: 4200mAh, 23.1V, 6S LiHV
• Battery size: 153.6 × 82.4 × 48.3mm; weight: 716g
• Battery charge time: approximately 120 minutes; maximum charge current: 5A
• Charger input: 100–240V; output: 25.2V; maximum power: 150W
• Australian/New Zealand Type I power adaptor

Advanced-version camera

• IP67 waterproof rating and one-axis tilt stabilisation
• Tilt range: -90° to 0°
• 12MP 1/2.3-inch CMOS sensor; 92.6° field of view
• Video: 4K/30fps, 2.7K/60fps, 1080p up to 120fps and 720p up to 240fps
• Photo formats: JPEG and DNG; video formats: MP4 and MOV
• Supports microSD cards up to 128GB, Class 10/UHS-I or better

In the box

Aircraft, remote controller, flight battery, charger, two pairs of propellers, bait release, USB-C cable, charging cable, power adaptor, phone mount and carry case. The advanced version also includes the camera.

Australian stock and support

Supplied by Mongrel Fishing Tackle, an Australian family-owned retailer operating since 2009. Contact us before ordering if you need help comparing drone models, payload needs or compatible batteries and propellers.

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Always operate in accordance with aviation rules, local regulations, weather conditions and the manufacturer’s instructions.