FISHING DRONE
COMPARISON
Find The Fishing Drone That Fits You Best
HIGHLIGHTS
The list below highlights the key differences between SwellPro’s fishing drone models - focusing only on what actually matters for your specific use.
Key Criteria When Choosing A Drone
What is your purpose?
- For fishing: All models
- For fishing & filming: SD4+
- For search & rescue: SD4+ / FD2 advanced
The SplashDrone 4+ is the best
SwellPro drone for aerial
photography because it features a
4K camera stabilized by a 3-axis
gimbal and a digital HD video
transmission, delivering smoother,
higher-quality footage.
Do you need to scout for spots & precise drop?
- Yes: FD2 Advanced /FD3/SD4+
- No: FD2 Basic / FD1+
A drone with a camera makes it
much easier to scout underwater
structures and ensure precise bait
placement. The FD2 Basic and FD1+
models do not include a camera or
video transmission, as they are built
specifically for bait delivery.
Do you fish from land or boat?
- Land-based: FD2 advanced & basic / FD3 / FD1+ / SD4+
- Boat-based: SD4+
The SplashDrone 4+ are not only
compact, agile, and easier to
operate from a boat, it offers
unique advantages: support
polarized lens filter, waterproof
remote controller and dynamically
return to a moving boat.
Do you need to carry heavy bait rig often?
- Yes: FD2 advanced & basic
- No: FD3 / FD1+ / SD4+
The FD2 is SwellPro’s largest drone,
featuring powerful motors,
oversized propellers, and a
high-capacity battery - all
engineered for delivering heavy
payloads with stability and control.
Do you need full automation in bait drop?
- Yes: FD2 advanced & basic / FD3 / SD4+
- No: FD1+
The FDFly app (for FD2 and FD3)
and the SDFly app (for SplashDrone
4+) allow anglers to drop bait at
precise locations with a simple tap
on the map, making long-range
baiting easier, faster and more
accurate.
How far do you need to drop baits?
- < 200 yards: FD1+
- 200 - 400 yards: FD3 / SD4+
- 500+ yards: FD2 advanced & basic
Long-distance bait drops require
drones with strong payload
capacity, extended battery life, and
stable video transmission to ensure
accurate positioning and a safe
return.
Do you want to scout for fish (school) in water？
- Yes: SD4+
- No: All others
Unlike structures, fish and bait
schools are small, mobile, and often
subtle. That’s why the SplashDrone
4+, with its high-resolution camera,
CPL lens filters and HD live video
feed, is better suited for spotting
them.
Do you need to fly in strong wind often？
- Yes: FD2 advanced & basic
- No: All others
The FD2’s robust airframe and
high-thrust propulsion system
provide the stability and power
needed for safe bait delivery in
windy coastal conditions.
Pick The Perfect Drone For Your Next Trip
Fisherman FD2 advanced & basic
Best for land-based shark
anglers targeting big
predators with huge baits.
Fisherman FD3
Best for surf fishermen
targeting various kinds of
big-game species with
medium-sized bait.
Fisherman FD1+
Best for new drone anglers
who want a simpler,
affordable choice for the
basic of drone fishing.
SplashDrone 4+
Best for advanced
anglers who target more
rare pelagic game fish or
want multiple purposes
on one device with a big
budget.
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