Trout Fishing

Drone Fishing NZ Review

By Bill Rollins 1 June, 2023 3 mins read

New Zealand has a new style of fishing: drone fishing. This innovative new technique uses drone technology to open up new fishing opportunities. If you are interested in purchasing a fishing drone, you can buy a DJI or Splash drone from leading retailers like Drone Fishing NZ. Splash drones, GoFish cams, and custom-built fishing gears are all available.

Aerokontiki Drones

Sharkan offers a Fishhawk, a fishing drone that captures the action better. The stabilized camera of the drone can take 12-megapixel photos as well as 4k UHD videos at 30 frames per seconds. You can view the videos from your smartphone. The drone offers a range of good transmission and flight time, as well as a spare batteries that can be charged.

Mobula

Mobula's drone was specifically made for fishing. The drone is buoyant, IP56-rated, and can survive up to 20 knots wind. It also has built-in safety features, including automatic return to home, automatic payload release, and 3 different release mechanisms. A water-returning feature means that your drone will always return to the surface if its battery dies.

Banks'

The use of a fishing drone has become a huge trend, gaining the attention of anglers and sports enthusiasts. However, the use of a drone has come with its own set of problems. A drone is not suitable to fish in too deep waters. Another problem occurs when a drone crashes at the same place twice. If that happens, you can't always trust the information you get from the video.

SplashDrone 4

For the ultimate in water sports and recreational use, Swellpro has created the waterproof SplashDrone 4 drone with a brand-new float platform. The drone can be used for fishing parties or other water-related activities. It is made from corrosion-resistant materials, as well as industrial-grade ABS to withstand the most severe conditions. Smooth+ Flight Control System - The SplashDrone 4 gives you full control over your drone. This allows you to maintain stability in any situation. Its advanced technology makes it possible to capture every angle, every moment from the air.

Drone for Fisherman

A New Zealand Fisherman Drone Fisherman is in for a real treat. Drone fishermen love snappers. They are beautiful and tasty, making them a delight to catch. These fish are found on the North and South Islands coasts. They often gather in large numbers during the springtime, when they spawn. These fish are available in summer as well as fall, so you can catch them all year.

Flying a drone

There are a few things you can do to make your drone fishing trip in New Zealand a success. First, be aware of the law. It is against the law to fly your drone over marine life, or within 500 metres of any marine mammal. Your drone will be confiscated or damaged if you are not aware of the surroundings.

A drone's payload

You can get a drone for fishing, but what you must be aware of is the payload. You will need to find a drone with a payload capacity to carry heavy fish and enough endurance to fly for a long time. If you plan on using your drone only for a few minutes, chances are you won't catch enough fish to make it worthwhile. New Zealand's drone fishing technology is improving.

FAQ

How much is basic fishing gear?

Basic fishing equipment costs around $100-$200 dollars for rod/reel combos, bait, tackle box, etc. You will need to spend $500-$1000 if you plan to rent a larger boat.

Are special licenses necessary to fish?

If you are planning to take fish out-of-state or across county lines, then no. Many states allow anglers to fish without any type of license. Find out the requirements by contacting your local Fish & Wildlife authority.

When fishing, how far from shore should you stand?

The farther you are from the shore, you're more likely to catch fish. However, this also increases the chances of getting wet.

How do you bait your hooks?

Tie a piece meat on the hook to bait it. Tie the meat around the hook's eye.

Statistics

You likely have a fish hooked if the bobber moves erratically for over 5 seconds. (tailoredtackle.com)
To substantiate this theory, Knight attempted a systematic inquiry by considering the timing of 200 'record' catches, more than 90 percent were made during a new moon (when no moon is visible). (myfwc.com)
Orvis, Simms, and Fishpond have been making some of the best packs and vests for a long time, and it seems like 90% of the anglers around the area use these brands. (troutandsteelhead.net)
It is estimated there are at least 2 million people who go fishing in California each year. (californiayachtsales.com)