Waterproof Drone for Fishing – Gannet II

At the outset, we designed these drones to be load-carrying, a life vest on a SAR (search and rescue) mission, bait for fishing, or an external battery for extended flight times. The LARGER Gannet II is rated to lift and fly with a payload of up to 3.5kg (7.7 lbs). These larger loads drain the drone’s battery, significantly limiting flight time. Still, even so, the Gannet II can fly a lifesaving tow line out to a person in trouble several hundred meters from shore. For the land-based fisherman in New Zealand, it can take out a Kontiki line for as far as the eye can see.

Features of the Gannet II

• Fully waterproof drones that can fly even in heavy rain
• Powerful with payloads up to 2kg (Max lift test (NOT recommended) 5 kg)
• High-efficiency rate with aerodynamics designed to be able to fly in high winds for longer
• Reliable with a trusted Pixhawk flight controller
• Weather-resistant and sand-proof remote so that it can be used on the beach without worrying that sand will jam the remote stick
• LCD for drone telemetry, battery, and GPS status, used with or without a smartphone, SD live video from the gimbaled camera, so that it can be used as an effective search and rescue drone with clear live SD video
• Multiple auxiliary attachment points for the addition of 4k action/360 cameras and spotlights
• Fully sealed electronics prevent corrosion.
• Failsafe electromechanical payload release that can be mechanically or electrically activated
• Bright onboard lights for easy night navigation
• Semi-opaque shell to detect any leaks early on
• Safety features. Release the bait and return home on low battery

*Please note that no batteries are included due to the restrictions on international shipping – please get in touch with us to find your nearest battery dealer.

Many drones are used for fishing, and one of the most significant drone sinkers occurs when the line gets snagged or when a seagull or pelican hits it while the drone is on its way out with the line. Solving this problem was easy, and this was done by fitting each Gannet Done with the patented Gannet XSport dual electromechanical release. This allows the user to set the release to auto-release on a given setting. So if 1kg is flown, the user may set the release to 1,5kg so that, as soon as a bird hits the line, it simply unclips, saving the drone. If a precision drop is required, press the button on the remote, and the electrical side releases the load.

This release is not exclusively for fishing; it can also be used to deploy a lifeline/life vest to a distressed person. The drone can lower the strap to him, which will unclip when he tugs on the line. Or one can even pull them to shore with the drone, knowing it is safe and will free itself if the load gets too much.

Gannet has been making drone release systems since 2016 for all primary drone makes, so it only makes sense that the best possible release would be fitted to the Gannet II. The Gannet XSport has several granted and pending multinational patents, making it the world’s only failsafe electromechanical release system.

Design Shape And Appearance

The Gannet II drones have been designed as short-distance delivery drones; unlike most other drones that are symmetrical camera platforms, with a camera hanging from the bottom and able to fly at near identical speeds in any direction, the Gannets are streamlined to fly forward significantly faster and with less power use than most camera platform drones.

As a result, Gannet Drones are unmistakably recognizable and unique in shape. This resulted from placing the gimbal and GPS far upfront in the head with sweeping aerodynamic arms and resembling a skydiver or perhaps even a flying penguin. When hovering in place, the elongated body slows backward so the drone travels forward at speed when the body is horizontal. This results in the smallest possible frontal area through which air passes, conserving battery power. The keen eye will notice that nothing is straight on these drones; not one of the motor lines up. The slanted body and curved, asymmetric arms all contribute to making these some of the most power-efficient drones to be brought to market.

Battery Compartment

• The one thing that needs to be changed/charged in the field regularly is the Lithium Polymer battery. To do this, we placed the battery in its waterproof compartment, which opens at the drone’s rear.
• To ensure ease of installation, we created an easily accessible compartment at the back of the drone, sealed off from the drone’s internals. If sand compromises the seal, only that compartment will leak water, and only the battery will be exposed, not the expensive electronic internals.
• The Gannet’s double waterproof compartment design is unique to the Gannet Drone, making it the safest waterproof drone on the market.

Flight Control

When looking for a reliable, tried-and-tested flight control system, we chose one from the market leader in drone tech, Pixhawk. As the market leader, we are confident that each Gannet drone has the best GPS and flight control system, ensuring trouble-free operation.

Battery Charging

Because the primary market for Gannet drones is people who will be away from their home base, all Gannets come with a battery charger that can recharge the battery in about 1 hour from a 12V DC battery or a 110V-240V AC power outlet, making field charging easy and convenient.

*Please note that no batteries are included due to the restrictions on international shipping – please contact us to find your nearest battery dealer.