{"product_id":"mavic-pro-platinum-gannet-electronic-bait-release","title":"Gannet Electronic Bait Release – DJI Mavic Pro \/ Platinum","description":"\u003ch2\u003eElectronic Bait Release for DJI Mavic Pro \u0026amp; Mavic Pro Platinum\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eGannet Electronic Bait Release\u003c\/strong\u003e for the DJI Mavic Pro and Mavic Pro Platinum is the most accessible way to convert a Mavic you already own into a remote bait-delivery platform. A single electronically actuated release point — triggered through the Mavic's existing front LED control system — lets you carry one bait rig or burley payload and drop it precisely at any point during flight. No permanent drone modification, no extra radio transmitter, and no drain on the Mavic's flight battery. If you're new to drone fishing in Australia and own a Mavic Pro, this is the logical starting point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow It Works: LED Activation on the DJI Mavic Pro\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Gannet Electronic Release is triggered by the DJI Mavic Pro's front LED state — a built-in function accessible through the C1\/C2 button on the DJI remote or a compatible LED mode setting in the DJI GO 4 app. No separate radio receiver, no additional RC channel reprogramming — you use the controller you already own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eOpen DJI GO 4 and connect your Mavic Pro controller.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAssign the C1 or C2 button to the front LED toggle mode compatible with Gannet activation — refer to the Gannet setup guide for your specific firmware version.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTest-fire the release on the ground with no payload to confirm actuation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eLoad your bait rig, test-fire again with payload attached, then fly to your target spot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePress C1\/C2 when directly over the drop zone — the release opens, payload descends to the water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e DJI firmware updates can occasionally change button assignment menus. Always verify LED activation is working correctly after any Mavic Pro firmware update before your next fishing session.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eElectronic on-demand release:\u003c\/strong\u003e Drop bait at the exact moment you choose — precision placement over structure, GPS-pinned reef, gutters, or moving fish schools.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSelf-contained rechargeable battery:\u003c\/strong\u003e Powers the release independently — no current draw from the Mavic Pro's flight battery, preserving full flight time for the mission.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTool-free, non-permanent installation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Attaches to the Mavic Pro undercarriage without drilling, soldering, or any permanent modification. Remove completely between sessions. DJI manufacturer warranty is preserved.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCentral load mounting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Payload sits beneath the aircraft's centre of gravity for balanced, stable flight even when carrying bait and sinker.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNo extra transmitter required:\u003c\/strong\u003e Uses the existing DJI controller — no additional RF equipment, no frequency interference concerns at the beach.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompatible drones\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDJI Mavic Pro and Mavic Pro Platinum \u003cem\u003eonly\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRelease type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eElectronic single payload point\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eActivation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFront LED control (C1\/C2 or compatible DJI GO 4 LED mode)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSelf-contained rechargeable battery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstallation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTool-free, non-permanent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMax bait load\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~400–450 g total (aircraft-limited)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePayload Guide: Matching Bait to Mavic Pro Limits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe DJI Mavic Pro and Mavic Pro Platinum are capable aircraft, but they are not purpose-built fishing drones — payload capacity is approximately \u003cstrong\u003e400–450 g total\u003c\/strong\u003e for bait, sinker, rig hardware, and the release system combined. With the Gannet Electronic release installed, your practical bait-plus-sinker budget is approximately 350–400 g. Within that window, the following Australian fishing baits work well:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSingle pilchard or garfish\u003c\/strong\u003e (80–120 g) + 200–250 g grapnel sinker + paternoster rig — beach tailor, Australian salmon, and bream\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmall squid strip or whole whitebait\u003c\/strong\u003e (100–150 g) + 200 g sinker — jewfish, flathead, and snapper in gutters\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompact burley bag\u003c\/strong\u003e (200–300 g) without a sinker — pre-baiting spots before a second flight with a hooked rig\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight two-hook paternoster rig\u003c\/strong\u003e with 150–200 g sinker — versatile mixed-species beach fishing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlways hover-test your assembled rig near shore before flying offshore. The Mavic Pro handles light fishing payloads well, but wind resistance and hover stability degrade noticeably at the upper payload limit — particularly in coastal sea breezes above 20 km\/h.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSingle vs. Dual Release: Which Is Right for You?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGannet produces two electronic release options for the Mavic Pro and Mavic Pro Platinum. The right choice depends on how you fish:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThis listing — Gannet Electronic (single release):\u003c\/strong\u003e One payload position, one drop per flight. Lighter, simpler, lower cost. Best for anglers new to drone fishing, those targeting a single spot per session, or those running compact single-bait rigs within the Mavic Pro's payload limits.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bait-release-systems\"\u003eGannet Mavic Dual:\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Two independent payload positions, two drops per flight. Carry a burley bag on one release and a hooked rig on the other, deploy them at different spots, and double the productivity per battery cycle. The natural upgrade path once you're fishing multiple spots per session.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCompatibility Notice: Mavic Pro and Mavic Pro Platinum Only\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis release is compatible with the \u003cstrong\u003eDJI Mavic Pro and Mavic Pro Platinum only\u003c\/strong\u003e. It is \u003cem\u003enot compatible\u003c\/em\u003e with the Mavic 2, Mavic Air, Mavic Mini, Mavic 3, or any other DJI aircraft. For the Mavic 2, Mavic 3, Mavic Air, or Mavic Air 2\/2S, see the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bait-release-systems\"\u003eGannet Sport mechanical release\u003c\/a\u003e — it covers the broader Mavic family via model-specific adapters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhen to Consider a Purpose-Built Fishing Drone Instead\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Gannet Electronic Release is an excellent way to start drone fishing with hardware you already own. But if you are purchasing a drone specifically for fishing, dedicated waterproof models offer advantages a DJI consumer drone cannot match:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFar greater payload:\u003c\/strong\u003e Purpose-built fishing drones carry 1–2+ kg versus the Mavic Pro's 400–450 g — enabling whole mullet, large squid, and heavy sinkers inaccessible to the Mavic.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIP67 waterproofing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Survive surf launches, rain, and wave contact. The Mavic Pro has no waterproofing whatsoever.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIntegrated dedicated releases:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plug-and-play deployment — no LED activation configuration required.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fishing-drones\"\u003epurpose-built fishing drones collection\u003c\/a\u003e if you're ready to invest in a dedicated platform.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eMaintenance \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRinse with fresh water after every saltwater session; dry thoroughly before storage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCharge the internal battery before each fishing trip — always test-fire on the ground to confirm actuation before attaching payload.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRe-verify the LED button assignment after any DJI GO 4 or Mavic firmware update.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eInspect mounting before each flight and confirm the release is firmly seated on the undercarriage before loading payload.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eComplete Your Mavic Pro Drone Fishing Setup\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/drone-rigs-terminal-tackle\"\u003ePre-tied drone fishing rigs\u003c\/a\u003e — compact paternoster rigs matched to Mavic Pro payload limits\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bait-release-systems\"\u003eGannet Mavic Dual\u003c\/a\u003e — upgrade to two independent drops per flight when you're ready\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fishing-drones\"\u003ePurpose-built fishing drones\u003c\/a\u003e — SwellPro and SkyAngler models for anglers stepping up from a Mavic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeed help with LED activation configuration on your specific Mavic Pro firmware, or choosing between single and dual release for your fishing style? \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact\"\u003eContact the DroneFisher team\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAustralia-wide delivery. 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