Not really. As long as you've set your drop loop up with the correct line there shouldn't be any issues. Heavy crosswinds can make release tricky as you don't get good line tension to release with, so that's something to be wary of.

Hi Adam, Perth West Aus 🤙

Usually get 4 to 6 drops, depending on bait size and wind factor as both put more drain on the battery.

@@danglersdronefishing Hi thanks for reply that's quite impressive I will be only running a 4oz sinker with 2 hooks, so no need to buy splashdrone then? Just get the bait release for my air 2s

It's at least worth trying with the MA2 first I guess as in it's cheaper to get the skyclip than buy a Splashdrone

@@danglersdronefishing yes definitely and much smaller and easy to carry around cheers

Sure is a game changer! Max weight on MA2 (non S) is about 700 grams. I'd try and go lighter with drops if possible and only go around 500-600 max. Wind can be a factor with these smaller drones so take care if it is a windy day especially if its a cross wind and not at your back. Glad you liked the video mate, hope it helps.

She don't happen often but makes me giddy haha

Hey mate thanks heaps! How'd you get on dropping some baits off?

@@danglersdronefishing Have only done a few practice drops big test is this weekend

Thanks brother 👍

Dan - did you lose a passenger ? See clip at 11.20 mins. He falls of the sandbank ! Hilarious. Bit of Aussie Alfred Hitchcock

Thanks Adam, best of luck and hope you have a great time in SA and get onto some solid fish 🎣 I'm trying to get better at the drone shots, it's lots of fun.

Hey mate, main line is 50lb braid to an 80lb shock leader. All of my rigs are made with 80lb line and hook size is 8/0 circles with 6oz sinkers. All the gear we used is in the video description to make it easy 👍

Thanks mate, Jase knows how to cook up a feed that's for sure!

Hi Harry thanks for the support. MA2 are a fine drone to use for fishing, and can work great to get you among some good fishing areas. Their only limitation would be they don't work well in very windy conditions. Drones will accrue sand and salt no matter how meticulous you are at the beach with it so maintaining it is a must. I will wipe mine down with a damp cloth and treat the electrical connections to some anti-corrosion spray after beach use, and remove any visible sand particles. Not sure where you are located but here in West Aus there are dedicated drone shops that provide servicing for consumer drones, if you aren't confident in servicing yourself of course.

@@danglersdronefishing Thanks mate . Appreciate the prompt reply. We are in Victoria and suffer wind conditions similar to yours. Just struggling to get by using a drone with perhaps an IP rating that is not appropriate for this application. Probably should think about how often it may be used in this manner vs buying a dedicated drone with higher IP Rating. I understand, even "fishing drones" are rated to IP67 and that is for fresh water only, under lab conditions. Hence my concerns.

@@haitch1980 fair enough too. The DJI drones are pretty hardy and as long as you look after them should serve well. Mate of mine has a Mavic Pro, been 4 years dropping baits and it still flies like new.

@@danglersdronefishing Thanks again. Your insights are appreciated. Tight lines.

@@haitch1980 tight lines mate.

Thanks mate, more coming this new year. Have had some time to edit all the footage finally.

@@danglersdronefishing awesome. I'm off to SA eastern Cape next month for the same ! Small sharks as bait for large sharks....very large sharks with cuta copter 5000 drops !

@@swimadamswim best of luck out there 🤞

@@danglersdronefishing are you on Facebook? Will send some pics

Mavic Air 2 is rated up to 700grams I believe, but I'd never go over 500grams for safety as you never know what the wind is going to do out 300 metres from shore.

Thanks so much and sorry for my late reply mate! Have you dropped some baits yet? It's so much fun 😁

They sure do and to be honest they work really well! Bit of trial and error getting the line size right but that's what I used to use when I started out.

Mainly safety for line tangles or bird strikes on the send out. If any line tension is applied the bait will release from the drone and you don't risk your drone going for a swim. Electrical are great as they let you drop with more precision (stop and drop) but you need to be constantly alert when sending out the bait, just to make sure if your line stops or a bird goes for your bait mid-air you can release it straight away. Some companies also make hybrid release systems, so they're electrical but have a mechanical release built in giving you best of both worlds :)

Hey mate sorry for my late response! Pretty much running a paternoster rig, using big 8/0 circle hooks for each dropper and a 6oz grapnel sinker. Baits, use anything for snapper but I have most success using fresh mullet personally. Others I know swear by blue mackerel,some say squid 🤷‍♂️. Honestly snapper will eat near anything.

@@danglersdronefishing thanks champ :)

Each to their own i guess mate. I like both brands but honestly don't agree with some of the practices that Gannet's owner undertakes in the industry. But lets not open that can of worms lol!

Hey mate, Fitzy was using his Cuta Copter EX-1. I was using my Mavic Air 2

Hey mate thanks for the support. This session we were dropping the baits at 250m to 300m.

Weight was 7.45kg or 16.4lbs 👍

Thanks Vince!

A couple of reasons you should use sports mode: 1. The speed ensures a nice snappy release when tension is applied to the line. Especially if dropping lighter loads. 2. Better battery performance. Because you are flying fast you are in the air for less time than Normal mode. This means you can get an extra bait drop on that battery than you would if flying slower.