Gannet Sport – DJI Phantom

The Gannet Sport for DJI Phantom is a fully mechanical bait release that turns a Phantom 2, 3 or 4 into a drone fishing rig. It weighs just 13 g, needs no batteries or electronics, and clips on without tools. If you fish from beaches or rocks and want baits further out, order it here.

Why anglers buy the Gannet Sport for DJI Phantom

Casting only gets a bait so far. The Gannet Sport for DJI Phantom lets your drone carry the line out and drop it where the fish are holding. Because the release is purely mechanical, there is nothing to charge, pair or program before a session.

The Gannet Sport for DJI Phantom sits low and central under the drone. That spreads the load across all four motors and legs, keeps it clear of the camera and leaves the downward vision sensors working in the default position.

Gannet Sport – DJI Phantom

Gannet Sport Phantom bait release system are scientifically proven to be the worlds best pressure release system, and 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 Phantom
2. Instruction leaflet.

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How the Gannet Sport for DJI Phantom releases

You choose a release weight. When the pull on the drop-loop goes over that setting, the release lets go. In practice, you fly out, stop the spool while the drone keeps moving forward, and the extra tension triggers the drop.

The same principle works as a safety feature. If your line snags, the reel jams or a bird hits the line, the Gannet Sport for DJI Phantom opens once the pull passes your setting.

Setting up the Gannet Sport for DJI Phantom

With the Gannet Sport for DJI Phantom, settings run from 50 g to 1.4 kg. For everyday fishing, the maker suggests staying below 1 kg and carrying no more than 800 g of bait.

• Medium to heavy tackle: set it 300 to 400 g above your largest bait
• Light to medium tackle: set it 100 to 200 g above your largest bait
• Accuracy is about plus or minus 5% at the 800 g setting
• Works with 0.3 to 1.4 mm drop-loops in nylon or metal

Using it in the field

With the Gannet Sport for DJI Phantom fitted, you can reload with one hand while the drone hovers, so you spend more time fishing and less time landing. Start with lighter baits on calm days while you learn the feel, then step up as your confidence grows.

Before each trip, check your drone, the Gannet Sport for DJI Phantom and your line. Follow CASA’s drone rules and local fishing regulations, and avoid flying over swimmers, other anglers or busy beaches.

Pairs well with the Gannet Sport for DJI Phantom

• Gannet Sport – DJI Mavic and Mavic 2
• DJI Matrice 4T Thermal Drone with DJI Care Enterprise Plus
• DJI Mavic 2 Pro with DJI Smart Controller

Get your baits further out with less effort. Add the Gannet Sport for DJI Phantom to your cart today, or chat with our team if you have questions.

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