Drone Fishing FAQs
What is drone fishing?
Drone fishing is an innovative new sport utilising drone technology to deliver baits and rigs in excess of 500 metres. This allows anglers the opportunity to access deeper waters and larger species of fish.
As the sport grows drones are now being purposely built for fishing. Ultimate Drone Fishing are consistently testing, trialling and stocking the very best in waterproof fishing drones and the latest in drone fishing technology.
How to get started drone fishing?
We have a great blog section on our site that includes really informative articles such as the Ultimate Drone Fishing Guide and How to Choose a Fishing Drone plus much, much more. We highly recommend that you start by going through our blog section. Our team will happily answer any questions that you may have and we are contactable at [email protected] or 1300 DROP IT.
Is drone fishing legal?
Drone fishing is legal in most countries but regulations will apply to flying any drone for any purposes and these will be relevant to the area you live in.
Australia – Civil Aviation Safety Authority CASA’ https://www.casa.gov.au/drones/rules/drone-safety-rules
New Zealand – Civil Aviation Authority New Zealand ‘CAA’ https://www.flyyourdrone.nz/
United States of America -‘FAA’ Federal Aviation Administration https://www.faa.gov/uas/
Can I use my DJI drone for fishing?
Yes you can. There are a range of bait release mechanisms available to fit DJI drones. You can check them out under our fishing drone gear section.
What if I have never flown a drone before?
Firstly we recommend you check out our blog “Drone fishing – learning to fly” We have given a detailed list of drone fishing do’s and don’ts, pre-flight checklists and much much more.
We also recommend trying a drone simulator. Zephyr Sim specialises in drone pilot software and currently supports popular gaming consoles like X-Box, Playstation and multiple radio controllers. This is a great way to get started before putting your investment up in the air.
Where do you ship to?
Ultimate Drone Fishing ship worldwide. Due to proximity we offer FREE shipping to Australia and half price shipping to New Zealand for orders over $150.
Which payment methods are available?
Paypal
HUMM
Visa and Mastercard
ZIP Interest FREE
Are my goods insured
All risk of loss or damage to the goods passes to you when we despatch the goods. At the time of conducting your transaction we give you the option to take out carrier insurance.
Is my product covered under warranty?
All products sold by Ultimate Drone Fishing are covered by a statutory manufacturer’s warranty. More information can be found under our ‘Terms and Conditions’ – Statutory Guarantees and Warranties to Consumers.
What do I do if my product is faulty or damaged?
More information can be found under our ‘Terms and Conditions’ – Product Returns
Do you have a refund policy?
No, we do not have a refund policy – More information can be found under ‘Terms and Conditions’ – Product Orders
How much is delivery?
Shipping is calculated at the Cart and the prices are based on size/weight and location. In the interest of our customers, we are always looking to find the cheapest and most reliable delivery partner to ensure the most competitive prices.
Where can I get more information on drone fishing?
Our blog section is literally packed full of great information. We also recommend taking a look at Dropzone Magazine. This quarterly magazine is the only dedicated drone fishing magazine in the World, is FREE to subscribe and packed full of information and articles from drone fishing contributors all over the world.
