Fisherman FD3 is SwellPro’s most easy-to-use waterproof fishing drone with camera and bait release. It consolidates several advantages from its brother-in-arms: the power-efficiency from FD1, the ease-of-use from SD4, the enhanced reliability from Max. FD3 opens a new realm of possibilities for shore-based anglers: cast baits far beyond the breaking waves and get the trophy fish fast.
4.8 LBS / 2.2 KG
Bait Capacity
1 Mile / 1.6 KM
Casting Range
S5
Flight Controller
GPS 9.0
Precise Positioning
Calibration-free
Flight Sensors
Slide-in
Battery
IP67
Saltwater-proof
Level 7
Wind Resistance
Auto-Fish
FDFly APP
Fisherman FD3 can fly safely while carrying baits of up to 4.8 lbs or 2.2 kg into the ocean. To maximize the reliability, efficiency and high power-to-payload ratio, FD3 utilizes a high-voltage 6S battery, high-thrust brushless motors and high-speed ESC.
Fisherman FD3 can operate at a range of up to 1.6 km (1 mile). That means land-based anglers can easily drop baits past the breakers or in inaccessible locations where more game fish species are abundant.
Fisherman FD3 elevates fishing yield to unprecedented heights. Anglers can put more than 10 hooks, baits or lures into one fishing line and deploy them at different depths of water - insanely increase the chances of catching multiple fish or different species at one time.
Fishing Camera
For Advanced Version
The FD3 advanced version comes with a 4K stabilized camera that can shoot detail-rich photos and videos. The camera can be tilt up or down via the remote controller to broaden pilot’s field of view. With a clear aerial video feedback, land-based anglers can place baits in desired location.
Pro anglers can read the waves and tides from Fisherman Max’s footage to identity structures such as sandbars, troughs, drop-offs, and channels. Dropping baits where the fish are congregating can increase your chances of catching that trophy fish.
When the water is clear enough, you can even locate fish or fish schools on the surface from the high-quality drone footage, at a fraction cost and time of boat. Drop baits where the fish are - maximize fishing success and minimizing gear waste.
100% faster than S4.
Refined algorithms for improved flight stability and altitude control.
Higher tolerance for heat, interference, and vibration.
More real-time data feedback for an interactive and safe control.
The new S5 flight controller powers the FD3 to reaches new heights in the performance of fishing drones.
The S5 can automatically calibrate the flight sensors and eliminate magnetic interference to ensure an accurate and reliable flight performance in different locations. You don’t need to calibrate the FD3 in any beach of the world.
The S5 is fine-tuned to increase stability and reduce pendulum effect while the drone is carrying a swaying baited line.
Fisherman FD3 can automatically release the baits and fly back to the shore in case of low battery and loss of signal.
Dual rotatable antennas enhance the signal transmission in multiple directions, preventing loss-of-signal when the drone flying close to the water.
The latest 9th-gen GPS, compared with predecessors, makes great improvements in assisting FD3's flight by providing accurate positioning, navigation, and several safety features.
Being able to acquire up to 30 satellites, FD3 ensures precise navigation and maintains stable hovering in place.
With stronger signal reception, FD picks up satellites more quickly than ever and reduces the time required to unlock motors.
FD3 can access multiple satellite systems including GPS, GlONASS, Galileo, and BeiDou for better signal quality and accuracy.
Advanced signal processing technology is implemented in the GPS receiver to filter out interference and noise.
The aircraft of FD3 is entirely sealed, then air-pressure tested and dunk tested to guarantee 100% waterproof. The fulsage is made from marine-grade ABS to increase strength and prevent distortion.
The waterproof motors, waterproof bait release and internal electronics of FD3 are coated with corrosion-resistant coating - adding an extra layer of protection against the salty air above the ocean.
We designed the FD3 with sufficient buoyancy on the aircraft itself. The drone can keep floating when landing on the water and take off again.
If the FD3 accidentally capsizes in the water, you can use the joysticks to flip it back to its normal position, and fly it back to the shore.
Thanks to the strong propulsion system and the GPS 9.0, FD3 can maintain a stable position and attitude in winds up to 20 m/s (38mph).
The remote controller of FD3 has a sleek game-console design for maximum comfort. The interface is clean with well-labeled buttons for intuitive control. Pilots can rely on the on-screen telemetry, video feedback and voice alerts to get situational awareness of the aircraft in real-time. A splash-proof and sand-proof body allows the remote controller to survive on the beach. Controlling FD3 is as easy as playing video games.
The advanced remote controller has an inbuilt multi-color display that can show the drone’s live footage in 720P.
The FDFly APP enable several autopilot features on the FD3. That makes it even easier for anglers who have no piloting experiences to fly baits out.
Slide on the APP to activate FD3 and take it off
Automatically fly to saved location and drop baits
Remember GPS points of favorite fishing spots
Swapping battery is super easy. Open the hatch door, slide the battery into the compartment, hit the power button, then you are good to go! The hatch door is 100% waterproof with a rubber seal when closed.
The threaded propeller mount allows for easy installation and keep the propellers from flying off the fast-spinning motors when the FD3 requires lots of thrust.
Waterproof rating: IP67
Drone weight: 5.5 lbs / 2.54 kg (including battery, propellers, gimbal camera, and payload release module)
Size (w/o propeller): 14.6*14.6*7.9 in / 372*372*202mm
Max ascend speed: 7 mph / 3 m/s
Max descent speed: 4.5 mph / 2 m/s
Max flight speed:
-GPS: 22 mph / 10 m/s
-ATTI: 40 mph / 18 m/s (without payload); 31 mph / 14 m/s (with payload)
Max tilt angle: 30°
Max altitude from take-off point: 393 ft / 120 m
Max flight distance: 1 mile / 1500 m
Max image transmission distance: 0.74 mile / 1200 m
Max payload capacity: 4.4 lbs / 2 kg
Flight time: up to 27 mins (no wind & no load)
Max wind speed resistance: 40 mph / 18 m/s / 35 knots
Hovering precision: ±1.6 feet / ±0.5 m
Satellite positioning system: GPS/Galileo
RC transmitter power: 2.405-2.475GHz, <33 dBm(FCC), <20 dBm(CE)
Image transmitter power(for Advanced Version only): 5.725-5.825GHz,<33 dBm(FCC),<14 dBm(CE)
Working temperature: 14℉ ~ 104℉ / -10℃ ~ 40℃
Certifications: CE/FCC/ROHS/RCM
| Parts | Advanced Version | Basic Version |
|---|---|---|
| Aircraft | x1 | x1 |
| Remote controller | x1 | x1 |
| GC1-M 4K Camera | x1 | No, and unable to upgrade |
| Multi-color Video Display | x1 | No, and unable to upgrade |
| Video Transmitter | x1 | No, and unable to upgrade |
| Dual Bait release | x1 | x1 |
| Propellers (Pair) | x2 | x2 |
| Flight battery | x1 | x1 |
| Battery Charger & cable | x1 | x1 |
| Power adapter | x1 | x1 |
| USB-C cable | x1 | x1 |
| Phone mount | x1 | x1 |
| Carry case | x1 | x1 |
| SKU | FD3 basic |
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