The DJI phantom is by very far the most popular consumer drone with P3 sales in excess of 1,000,000 units world wide, these drones has a phenomenal range of over 5km making them more than suitable for fishing.
From this we designed the Bait Dropper with the serious fisherman in mind taking every consideration to the DJI Phantom drone and its operation.
Both Phantom 3 and Phantom 4 utilize the landing legs for communication and navigation, on the Phantom 3 all four legs have light bridge antennas in and the one leg, has right at is bottom, the all important compass. On the Phantom 4, DJI added a second compass a little higher up on two of its legs.
When DJI designed the Phantoms they placed these as far away from the motors and any other electrical interference as possible, this is what gives the DJI drone such phenomenal range, stability and reliability.
DroneFishing’s Bait Dropper is the only dropping/ release device that takes these factors into consideration, placing the electrical components high up on the drone away from the antennas and compasses ensuring that there is no interference with the drone’s communication or navigation. This is especially reassuring for the fisherman that intends flying out far.
In addition to the above DroneFishing’s Bait Dropper carries the load centrally below the gimbal, this ensures that all four props carry the load, greatly increasing stability of the drone when carrying loads. Yet staying clear of the downward vision and ultrasonic sensor’s as well as the camera itself.
No other dropping mechanism has the combination of these features and as such it is protected by international patents and design registrations.
DroneFishing’s device weighs less than 50g in total, approximately half that of the nearest alternative meaning that less stress is put on the drone for the same payload and if need be a heavier load can be carried.
It’s sleek very small (70x45x14mm) design also minimizes any interference with the aerodynamics of the drone minimizing energy wastage.
Further more DroneFishing went the extra mile to produce a professional device that will not detract from the phenomenal design of the DJI drone. Once installed the user will leave it attached to his drone simply because it looks so good and the release bar also doubles as a gimbal guard. Installation can be done in roughly 2min using basic tools.
None of the flying lights are obscured at any point unlike any alternative where one of the front LED’s are covered up.
The unit is so small and well fitted to the drone that the drone can be placed back into the original packaging for transportation without modifications to the packaging or removal of the device.
