Drone Fishing Australia — Fishing Drones & Specialist Gear

Drone fishing uses a drone to carry a baited fishing rig offshore and release it at a chosen location. It lets land-based anglers place bait beyond normal casting distance and reach deeper water, gutters and other promising fishing areas.

A fishing drone carries your bait, sinker and rig offshore while the fishing line remains connected to your rod and reel on shore. Once the drone reaches your chosen location, a bait release system drops the rig into the water and the drone is flown safely back to shore.

Drone fishing can be legal in Australia, but you must follow CASA drone regulations, relevant state or territory fishing rules and any local restrictions applying to where you are flying or fishing. Always check the current rules for your location before using a drone for fishing.

A complete drone fishing setup typically includes a fishing drone, suitable rod and reel, drone fishing rig, bait release system, sinker or terminal tackle, and charged batteries. The right setup depends on the drone’s payload capacity, the weight of your bait and rig, target species and fishing location.

Compare payload capacity, flight time, operating range, wind handling, water resistance or waterproofing, battery availability and bait-release compatibility. Choose a model with a comfortable payload margin for the bait and rig you plan to deploy rather than routinely operating at its maximum payload.