New mavic mini

[mjk15202]

So I’m looking for a drone I can use for fishing when I surf fish when I go on vacation. I just want the drone to fly the line, drop
It, and return back. I’d be using 3ounce sinkers. Maybe 4 depending on current.

Can the mavic mini do this? That’s the one I can afford. Thank everyone.

 

[ATP]

The Mini can just lift 180 grams.
It does not have a remote release hook.

 

[mjk15202]

The Mini can just lift 180 grams.
It does not have a remote release hook.

Thanks! 180grams is about 6ounces I think. Could I buy something that attaches to the bottom?

 

[Tufargon]

Not cheap. I'm sure there's more out there but this is the first one I found.

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[mjk15202]

Not cheap. I'm sure there's more out there but this is the first one I found.

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I won’t use t that often. The drop thing or whatever it is. I’ll fly the drone the way it’s intended. But when I got to tue beach for a week I’d like to use it to fish with for a few days.

 

[Tufargon]

I won’t use t that often. The drop thing or whatever it is. I’ll fly the drone the way it’s intended. But when I got to tue beach for a week I’d like to use it to fish with for a few days.

I'm an avid fisherman too and I seriously thought of getting a drop thingy too but I can cast a country mile with my setup and I don't fish salt water.
Edit: I have the MA2

 

[pelagic_one]

Welcome to the forum!

If I may, I’d like to recommend finding a used Mavic Pro, and using a drop attachment that’s easily searchable on Amazon. The Mavic Mini may be overpowered by the typical coastal winds, and may not be able to carry the weight of a gamefish lure or weighted bait rig.

I‘m on vacation now with my MP and drop attachment, and couldn’t imagine fishing with a Mini and these strong afternoon tradewinds.

 

[mjk15202]

Thanks for the tip everyone! I’d be fishing in ocean city md. That’s where we vacation. I’ll look around for a used pro. I’m always nervous about buying used.

 

[mjk15202]

I'm an avid fisherman too and I seriously thought of getting a drop thingy too but I can cast a country mile with my setup and I don't fish salt water.
Edit: I have the MA2

What setup do you have that you can cast that far?

 

[Tufargon]

What setup do you have that you can cast that far?

That's an old saying. I can't actually cast a mile but I can cast pretty dang far for the lightweight setup I have. I have a Shimano Stradic CI4+ FB (with 3 extra bearings and carbontex carbon fiber drag washers) reel with interchangable 2500 and 3000 spools and a St. Croix rod. I use Super Silver Thread copolymer line which is very hard to find. Thinner diameter and more limp than any other line I've ever used so it casts far and has virtually no memory.

 

[Wilbur]

Length of rod?
What's the action?
And how much weight do you typically throw?

That's an old saying. I can't actually cast a mile but I can cast pretty dang far for the lightweight setup I have. I have a Shimano Stradic CI4+ FB (with 3 extra bearings and carbontex carbon fiber drag washers) reel with interchangable 2500 and 3000 spools and a St. Croix rod. I use Super Silver Thread copolymer line which is very hard to find. Thinner diameter and more limp than any other line I've ever used so it casts far and has virtually no memory.

 

[Tufargon]

Length of rod?
What's the action?
And how much weight do you typically throw?

1: 7 1/2 feet
2: medium light fast action
3: depends on what i'm fishing for. I'll go up to an ounce or so.

 

[hiflyer201]

You're going to be on a sandy and wet beach with a fragile, expensive water and sand hating piece of very sophisticated equipment. I don't think your drone will last the season.

 

[mjk15202]

You're going to be on a sandy and wet beach with a fragile, expensive water and sand hating piece of very sophisticated equipment. I don't think your drone will last the season.

What about the mavic air 2? Will that be better on the beach? Well, I might just buy the mini and use it fun and learn to kite fish from the shore. Lol kite fishing does look fun.

 

[hiflyer201]

What about the mavic air 2? Will that be better on the beach?

Oh ..I don't even want to think about that fine flying machine being relegated to the tackle box..it hurts to think about it

 

[MA2 317]

Could I buy something that attaches to the bottom?

I have seen people use the DJI Spark for fishing.

They used a picture hook (little brass wall hook thingy) attached to the bottom and the line was held in place by the tension as you would fly out.

A tap of the brakes or a quick reverse maneuver allowed the line to slid off of the hook.

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[pelagic_one]

Thanks for the tip everyone! I’d be fishing in ocean city md. That’s where we vacation. I’ll look around for a used pro. I’m always nervous about buying used.

Even with a good assortment of Mavics, I choose to fish with the used MP I acquired from a local forum member. It would be the model I’d be least upset about, if it were to take an ocean nosedive.

There are the “why would you even do that!?” types here, and that‘s okay, too. Heck, there’s an entire world of people who question our hobby altogether.

I grew up fishing in Ocean City, and have fished around the world since. Drone-assisted casting is a novel concept, which I only find practical for getting beyond a reef or distant sand bar. But I’d imagine the right surfcasting gear would get you on the bluefish in Ocean City waters, without needing a drone.

Just because you can doesn’t always mean you should.

 

[Deleted member 103366]

Can I suggest something like a Phantom 3 adv rather than a Mini. I think you are going to be flogging a Mini to death whereas a P3 will lift another P3 and it will handle wind better than the Mini. The control may not be as precise as you could get with a Mini but it should be adequate

 

[Dbez1]

You're going to be on a sandy and wet beach with a fragile, expensive water and sand hating piece of very sophisticated equipment. I don't think your drone will last the season.

I kinda agree. I think it’s a bad idea, especially for the MM.