Gannet Sport – Autel Evo II

The Gannet Sport for Autel EVO II is a lightweight mechanical bait release that turns your EVO II into a capable fishing drone. It needs no batteries or electronics and clips on without modifying the aircraft. Buy it online here and start dropping baits beyond casting range.

Why fish with the Gannet Sport for Autel EVO II

The Gannet Sport for Autel EVO II releases purely on line tension. You set the release weight, fly your bait out, then stop the spool. The extra pull on the Drop-Loop trips the release, and the bait drops where you want it.

Accuracy is where the Gannet Sport for Autel EVO II stands out. With tension held to about ±5% at an 800 g setting, you can set the release closer to your real load, which means fewer early drops and more solid hook-sets when trolling.

Gannet Sport – Autel Evo 2

Gannet Sport bait release system are scientifically proven to be the worlds best pressure release system, your ultimate fishing companion

Main features:

1. A full automatic mechanical release series mainly used for drone fishing. As a full mechanical it does not require a battery or any electronics.
2. Standard models fits all Phantom 2’s, 3’s & 4’s, All Mavic Pro’s & Mavic 2’s, The Universal is adaptable to most drones that are strong enough to fish with the addition of custom brackets,
3. The lightest purpose designed to release in the world at only 13g, 7x lighter than its closest rival.
4. Designed not to interfere with your drones (Visual Positioning Sensors) VPS sensors in default optimal installation position. VPS remains ON, unobstructed and active so you are not risking your camera or drone by disabling it. See WARNINGS below for more,
5. Mounts in seconds to your drone with no tools required,
6. Clear from the drone camera including the large P4Pro & Adv camera,
7. Over 4kg release ability (used on the Inspire 2 & custom drones)
8. A Phantom can lift 1.4kg absolute Max, 800g Max recommended bait, more possible but not recommended. Easy setting from 50g-1,4kg when used on the Phantoms,
9. Weight settings:
   1. On the Phantoms we recommend setting it to below 1kg for general everyday use,
   2. On the Mavic 1 to below 500g
   3. On the Mavic 2 to 800g
      1. once the experience has been gained you may increase the settings to the drone maximum should you wish to fly very big baits in windy conditions. As a rule we recommend setting it to carry 300-400g for more than your largest bait of the day (this on medium-heavy tackle, on light-medium tackle 100-200g) This reduces unnecessary stress on the drone,
10. Because of it’s high accuracy, (±5% @ 800g setting) the release setting can be made higher than any other release, closer to the drone limit, resulting in more hookups and less missed fish throwing the bait/lure as the hook was not set on the initial strike, this when trawling lures or bait direct to fish. Same goes for reducing stress on the drone when dropping normal baits no need to set it too high, saving your drone in the long run.
11. No need to modify your drone in any manner it simply clips or straps on,
12. Central loading the same as all other Gannets – balancing the load on all 4 motors, this is fundamental to all drones. You will never see a helicopter slinging a load off-centre why do it to a drone?
13. Central loading also distributes the load evenly to all 4 drone legs minimising the stress on them as far as possible. See WARNINGS below for more details,
14. Lowest possible release point on the drone without adding leg extensions – See WARNINGS below for more details,
15. The entire release is installed below the radio antennas, which is in the drone legs, so it cannot interfere with signal or navigation at all, this becoming critical when at long range or in high interference areas.
16. Is activated whenever the pull force on the release line, the Drop-Loop, exceeds the user setting, so if set to release at 1kg you can comfortably fly 600-700g loads all day long, the trailing line, wind on it and the bait, is typically less than 200g in most conditions, so if you manually stop the spool whilst still flying forward the drone easily exceeds the additional needed 100g – 200g releasing the load.
17. Easy one hand loading while the drone is hovering for the Phantoms, the Mavics are too small and need landing to reload the next line.
18. Designed for 0,3mm to 1,4mm  Drop-Loops of either nylon or even metal,
19. Instant release should the reel or line snag to above the settings threshold, same as it would if a bird was to hit the line,
20. Smallest, most compact Gannet to date and the smallest release in the market by a very large margin. Weighing in at only 13g. Weight saved on the release is safety gained for the flight reducing drone power consumption, when compared to competitive mechanical releases the power saving can be as great as 3min on every battery,
21. High quality injection moulded body design and appearance matching that of DJI themselves,
22. So small it fits in any drone case with the drone. With no loose parts or tools so nothing can get lost or misplaced.

What’s in the box?

1. Gannet Sport
2. Instruction leaflet.

Fitting the Gannet Sport for Autel EVO II

Installation takes seconds and needs no tools or modifications. The Gannet Sport for Autel EVO II clips or straps on, sits below the radio antennas and stays clear of the camera, so signal and footage aren’t affected.

• Central loading spreads weight evenly across all four motors and legs
• Default position leaves the vision positioning sensors active
• Low release point without leg extensions
• Accepts 0.3 mm to 1.4 mm nylon or metal Drop-Loops

Setting up the Gannet Sport for Autel EVO II

A good rule is to set the release to carry 300 to 400 g more than your largest bait on medium to heavy tackle, or 100 to 200 g more on lighter tackle. That covers trailing line and wind without overloading the drone.

Start conservatively with the Gannet Sport for Autel EVO II and increase settings only as your experience grows. Lower settings reduce stress on the motors and battery, which helps your EVO II stay in good shape for longer.

Safe fishing with the Gannet Sport for Autel EVO II

Practise with a dummy weight over open ground before your first beach session. Check the wind, watch battery levels closely and stay well clear of swimmers, boats and other anglers. Reload on the ground while you’re learning, and follow CASA’s drone safety rules on every flight.

Pairs well with the Gannet Sport for Autel EVO II

• Autel Evo II Dual Rugged Bundle 640T V2
• Autel Evo II Dual – RTK Rugged Combo V2
• Autel Evo II Pro Enterprise V3

Turn your EVO II into a serious fishing tool. Add the Gannet Sport for Autel EVO II to your cart today, or chat with our team if you’d like setup advice.

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