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Condor versus DJI - which is the best fishing drone?
We have a closer look at the condor fishing drone and compare it to our trusty old DJI Phantom 3.
The Condor Fisherman 1000 Drone is one of the cheapest dedicated fishing drones on the market.
It comes with a bait release system and can be controlled without a mobile phone.
This drone is very beginner friendly.
Despite being a budget fishing drone, it still costs nearly 3 times more than our phantom drone.
Let's see if it can stack up with it and how the two compare.
Special Thanks to Neil for showing us his drone.
00:00 Intro
00:10 Price comparison of fishing drones
00:45 Meet Neil and introduce the condor drone
01:40 Compare the condor drone to the phantom 3 drone
02:30 Unpacking and setting up the condor
03:00 payload capacities of the two drones
03:25 How many casts can you get out of one battery
03:50 Are the drones waterproof?
04:33 How the bait release works
07:00 Make your own bait release
07:25 How the controllers work
08:50 Calibrating the drone compass
09:15 How to attach the bait
09:45 Launching the drone
10:44 Casting the baits
11:44 Why you would want a camera on a fishing drone
12:35 Disadvantage of a Phantom 3 drone
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  • @AmericanMadeAdventures
    @AmericanMadeAdventures Жыл бұрын

    Great video. This was an excellent real life demonstration/comparison. I added your video to my 2023 Phantom Fliers playlist, and will be curating content from phantom pilots world wide still using the platform in 2023. Best regards to you this year!

  • @Fishingreminder

    @Fishingreminder

    Жыл бұрын

    Awesome, thank you! Glad the video was helpful.

  • @blazenicholls3590
    @blazenicholls3590 Жыл бұрын

    Used to use my phantom 3 advanced to fish. ( second hand). Now I am using my mavic pro with a skyclip with pre made trace rig. The advantage is I use my mavic for videography/ photos as well, so dual purpose. Thanks for the comparison. I'm heading out tomorrow but weather doesn't look too good up in Auckland in the morning.

  • @Fishingreminder

    @Fishingreminder

    Жыл бұрын

    How do you find the mavic pro for fishing? Has it any advantage over the phantom? Good luck tomorrow 🤞

  • @blazenicholls3590

    @blazenicholls3590

    Жыл бұрын

    @@Fishingreminder I actually prefer the phantom simply because of it's payload, but mavic pro works just fine. Will take 700 grams no problem. (I should have kept the phantom solely as my fishing drone, and have been looking again at second hand ones.) Didn't get out, rain here off and on.

  • @h.rhustle-stuff4753
    @h.rhustle-stuff47537 ай бұрын

    Hi, mate, great content. Do you have a video on how you made the bait release on your Phantom 3 Drone? Cheers

  • @Fishingreminder

    @Fishingreminder

    6 ай бұрын

    cheers mate, check out this video, that's my home made bait release that works really good and is ultra cheap. Still using it. kzread.info/dash/bejne/jIdkw8GGZcWvqNo.html

  • @mikew370
    @mikew370 Жыл бұрын

    Ive got a Phantom 2 with a servo dropper installed and it is a fishing machine. No phone apps necessary. It carries a 4oz sinker and 6 baits on a longline.

  • @nobodyav7045

    @nobodyav7045

    Ай бұрын

    Can I put more then 4 oz?

  • @mikew370

    @mikew370

    Ай бұрын

    @nobodyav7045 I have tested my phantom 2 and it will physically carry 20oz of lead in 25kmh winds (without line etc). The battery life is seriously shorter. Would I fly with anything like that? No way. The drag from wind on baits, line etc is quite big, and if the line goes in the water it is even more. 4oz and 6 baits (about a third or half a squid) is trusty and tried and tested. It will do 3 or 4 sets to 450m.

  • @BasicFishingNZ
    @BasicFishingNZ Жыл бұрын

    saw this drone in action and was really cool. i was surprised to see how high the phantom went

  • @Fishingreminder

    @Fishingreminder

    Жыл бұрын

    Yeah they go up pretty high. I think the max allowed altitude for a drone is 120 meters. Good for a nice aerial perspective of the beach.

  • @777geeman
    @777geemanАй бұрын

    i have the Phantom 4 Pro/Plus with a Gannet Phantom Pro. I put the low noise propellors on and it seemed faster. The 4 Plus has some advantages like a great screen, no need to cailabrate unless the drone asks you to. The 4 appears the same capacity lifting 800grams safetly. It is another great option if you can find one at the right price

  • @Fishingreminder

    @Fishingreminder

    Ай бұрын

    cheers for the info. Yeah the 4 is a great drone. Purely in terms of fishing similar to the 3 but I think it is still officially supported. The 3 doesn't get any new firmware updates or support anymore. It's a little more expensive but otherwise a great option.

  • @johanbasson8898
    @johanbasson8898 Жыл бұрын

    Hi there....great video. The place where you did this video....seems like there is a campsite in the background. Can you please tell me where it is.

  • @Fishingreminder

    @Fishingreminder

    Жыл бұрын

    Hey Johan. That's near Kaiaua in the Firth of Thames. The camp is only available for the motorhome association. But there are also a bunch of freedom camps in this area if you have a self contained vehicle.

  • @bade-bike1930
    @bade-bike1930 Жыл бұрын

    Great video!! I was wondering sense the phantom 3 is no longer Sapported can the DJI go app still be use to fly the phantom 3 ? Thank you.

  • @Fishingreminder

    @Fishingreminder

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks. Yeah that could be a problem in the future. I can't find any information on if the DJI go app will still be supported or not. At the moment it is still working. It's probably better to buy a DJI Mavic instead of a phantom drone. It has similar capabilities as a fishing drone and the earlier models aren't so expensive anymore.

  • @bade-bike1930

    @bade-bike1930

    Жыл бұрын

    @@Fishingreminder thanks

  • @jcgreenenergybusiness8315
    @jcgreenenergybusiness83158 ай бұрын

    Hey, thanks for an awesome video comparison. question. since you ve been flying your phantom 3 for fishing in salty environment, how do you protect your drone from salt air and corrosion after a fishing day?

  • @Fishingreminder

    @Fishingreminder

    8 ай бұрын

    Hey man, honestly I don't do anything with it. Sometimes I wipe it down when it's starts looking a bit nasty from touching it with salty and bait-covered hands and then spray a little bit WD-40 on the metal parts. But I only do that very occasionally. I haven't had any problems with corrosion. It's all pretty rust proof.

  • @jcgreenenergybusiness8315

    @jcgreenenergybusiness8315

    8 ай бұрын

    @@Fishingreminder that's awesome to know. Salty air will ruin most metal parts in a couple of years, sometime just a year Thanks a lot mate.

  • @Fishingreminder

    @Fishingreminder

    8 ай бұрын

    @@jcgreenenergybusiness8315 Yeah, I was worried about that too initially. But amazingly haven't had any problems. Main thing is to store the drone dry and keep the battery contacts clean.

  • @fisheatrepeat
    @fisheatrepeat Жыл бұрын

    awesome vid Mark! we need to compare my Mavic Air 2 to the Phantom haha. I know it can take 800g weight as I tested it 😅👌. there is a cheaper splash FD1 that's waterproof tho it's around $1700 I think just no camera (I decided on the Mavic Air 2 as wanted a camera). also agree catching a drone is scary! I've personally sliced my fingers multiple times now 🤣😐

  • @Fishingreminder

    @Fishingreminder

    Жыл бұрын

    Cheers mate, yeah would love to check out your mavic drone. Having a good camera is a real advantage.

  • @faqui1969
    @faqui19697 ай бұрын

    thanks for the video. i just bought your same drone but it looks like im gonna be having some issues with it that i need to figure it out, like, what app to use to connect to my drone and what phone? i have an androide phone and it seems like there is no app to use it with it at least here in the usa. what phone do you have and what app? thanks

  • @Fishingreminder

    @Fishingreminder

    7 ай бұрын

    Hi there. For some reason the app for android is not available in the play store anymore. You have to download it directly from the DJI website. It is called DJI GO. Try this link www.dji.com/nz/goapp or just search for DJI GO in google.

  • @sahruladha3023
    @sahruladha3023 Жыл бұрын

    Bro, can i know, for phantom 3 standard, its easy for finding spare part if the drone crash or damage? Cause this drone is old drone, worried about the spare part. Tq if your can reply😊

  • @Fishingreminder

    @Fishingreminder

    Жыл бұрын

    hey, yeah it's pretty easy to get spare parts. It's mainly propellers that get damaged in case of a crash. Spare batteries are also quite easy to obtain.

  • @mikew370
    @mikew3709 ай бұрын

    Hi, do you have restrictions like no fly zones etc? Ive seen you making videos around Tauranga, but lots of the area is restricted due to the airport. How do you get around this? The condor and swellpro seem to be able to fly along papamoa beach where the phantom 3 does not let you. I had a phantom 3 and i could only far at the far end of pap east.

  • @Fishingreminder

    @Fishingreminder

    9 ай бұрын

    Hi, I use the airshare app to check for any restrictions. It's free and good for planning.

  • @stix4256
    @stix42565 ай бұрын

    Can you put a loop on the phantom camera, so it will drop the bait when you look down?

  • @Fishingreminder

    @Fishingreminder

    5 ай бұрын

    I wouldn't :) The camera gimbal is too fragile to carry bait

  • @Osprey6m
    @Osprey6m4 күн бұрын

    Excellent video. Question: can you lift 5 baits?

  • @Fishingreminder

    @Fishingreminder

    3 күн бұрын

    Yeah it can, depending on the weight. 5 regular baits will be well below the 1KG payload capacity. But I personally don't like fishing with 5 baits. I rather use two rods with two hooks on each and fly them out separately. If you end up hooking up multiple big fish on 5 hooks on the same line then it becomes a real hassle and you risk loosing them too. You also need heavier line (reducing the total amount of line that fits on your reel), possibly an electric reel or winch and you kinda loose the fun of fighting fish. You also increase the chances of getting snagged and loosing your gear. In my opinion not worth the hassle unless perhaps the fishing is very very slow going and there are only small fish to be expected.

  • @colinm610
    @colinm610 Жыл бұрын

    I have had a Condor for a couple of years. I never felt I needed a camera. It can go out 1km so why need a camera? I don't need to send it out that far either. It can go beyond 1km (1500m) and it will auto-return at that point. I just tried it at the start - LOL. Have caught a lot of good fish on it - every time actually since after the first test day. No regrets. 1 battery will do 4-5 casts of 400-600m no problem. 2 batteries will get you hours of fishing - so I always run out of energy before they do. The new version has an added 'button release' option than the 'tension release' also.

  • @walkintomydream7208

    @walkintomydream7208

    Жыл бұрын

    This mean machine is really made for fishing! Phantom 3 is made for filming so it is additional feature that you can also fish with it, right? But if you want to scout out some surface activities for kingis or structures for the new fishing spots then camera will be useful to have. 😉

  • @Fishingreminder

    @Fishingreminder

    Жыл бұрын

    Yeah I like the condor and if you know the beach and area you fish at you don't need a camera at all. We travel and fish in new areas all the time. So the camera does help to scout out an area from the air and look for channels, rocks and weed lines. But you could just use a separate drone for that as well like a DJI Mini. This would then also save battery on the fishing drone.

  • @colinm610

    @colinm610

    Жыл бұрын

    @@Fishingreminder Yeah I guess I know the beaches around me pretty well. I can see your point that a camera would definitely help though. I guess budget is why I haven't gone that way, and I am technically challenged enough LOL. :)

  • @colinm610

    @colinm610

    Жыл бұрын

    @@walkintomydream7208 Yes it sounds like next time around if I get to buy another drone (when this one is had it )- I will definitely like to try a camera :) It's got me thinking. LOL.

  • @larryton2
    @larryton228 күн бұрын

    What is a safe distance to send the Phantom drone into the beach from the shore?

  • @Fishingreminder

    @Fishingreminder

    28 күн бұрын

    the standard phnatom 3 can handle up to 500 meters. I usually go 400 meters max. The pro version can do 1 kilometre I think and the phantom 4 even more. But you really only need 300-400 meters from my experience.

  • @AbRob007
    @AbRob007 Жыл бұрын

    Take a look at the Swellpro FD1 also, this is a very solid Drone and will carry 2kg baits and it is salt resistant also.

  • @Fishingreminder

    @Fishingreminder

    Жыл бұрын

    Yeah, that's not a bad drone. A bit more expensive though but looks very robust.

  • @justme.9711
    @justme.9711 Жыл бұрын

    It's not a big deal, but what is the noise difference between the two, if any?

  • @Fishingreminder

    @Fishingreminder

    Жыл бұрын

    It's pretty much the same I would say as they have similar sized props and motors.

  • @garybrooks2730
    @garybrooks2730Ай бұрын

    just to let you know the newer condor A22 do not have the light on the top of the drone

  • @Fishingreminder

    @Fishingreminder

    Ай бұрын

    thanks for the info

  • @glentaylor4867
    @glentaylor48674 ай бұрын

    Like your content was wondering I have a phantom 3 standard as you say not supported by dji the app stopped working if this is the case for also if not what app r you using as if I cannot fly my phantom 3 anymore I will never buy another dji I don't like being made to buy when infant there is nothing wrong with the phantom 3 except an appals the condor is applying to me as you don't need an app should last the life of the drone if u looked after it that would b a long time

  • @Fishingreminder

    @Fishingreminder

    4 ай бұрын

    You can still get the app. But you have to download it directly from the DJI website and install. easy to do on android, not sure about iphone. The app is called DJI GO. Just make sure you download the app from the DJI website and not any other place to avoid getting a hacked version.

  • @Fishingreminder

    @Fishingreminder

    4 ай бұрын

    I think you just need to install the latest version of the app and it will work again.

  • @joeys5429
    @joeys5429 Жыл бұрын

  • @Second_Gutter_Crew
    @Second_Gutter_Crew Жыл бұрын

    Phantom 3 all the way, the camera is the eye in the sky. precise bait drops are important.

  • @Fishingreminder

    @Fishingreminder

    Жыл бұрын

    Yes, having a good camera makes a big difference for sure 👍

  • @babyearl14

    @babyearl14

    Жыл бұрын

    I lalready ost 2 phantom 3 advanced and standard due to pilot error but still like it.

  • @jamiebarnes9198
    @jamiebarnes91989 ай бұрын

    Aeroo v2 any good?

  • @Fishingreminder

    @Fishingreminder

    9 ай бұрын

    I haven't tried this drone, so can't comment how good it is. Had a look at their website and it looks promising.

  • @todortenkov527
    @todortenkov527 Жыл бұрын

    Can I use my DJI mini 3 pro for fishing:)

  • @Fishingreminder

    @Fishingreminder

    Жыл бұрын

    I think it might not be strong enough for baited hooks. It might work to fly out light weight lures. I got a mini too. Was planning to give it a try with soft plastics.

  • @todortenkov527

    @todortenkov527

    Жыл бұрын

    @@Fishingreminder I’m gonna try it with weight up to 150-200gr

  • @Fishingreminder

    @Fishingreminder

    Жыл бұрын

    @@todortenkov527 let us know how it goes. It should be able to lift 250 gram. Keep in mind that the line will add to the weight the further you fly it out, especially when wet.

  • @Dronefishing_Rs
    @Dronefishing_Rs Жыл бұрын

    Nos sigam dronefishing

  • @joeys5429
    @joeys5429 Жыл бұрын

    Definitely phantom

  • @Fishingreminder

    @Fishingreminder

    Жыл бұрын

    yeah, I'd say so too

  • @rccowboys
    @rccowboys Жыл бұрын

    Potensic dreamer pro is best fishing drone

  • @Fishingreminder

    @Fishingreminder

    Жыл бұрын

    first time hearing about it. Looks very much like the phantom 3 to me :)

  • @ryansimmons4342

    @ryansimmons4342

    26 күн бұрын

    Have any video or information on it or using it to deploy bait? I was looking at a phantom 4 but had this on my list to look into.. couldn't find much n worried abt payload capacity.

  • @umbrela_Corp
    @umbrela_Corp Жыл бұрын

    Condor is looks and feels like a kids toy,

  • @Fishingreminder

    @Fishingreminder

    Жыл бұрын

    yeah it does feel a little more flimsy compared to the phantom

  • @ia6980
    @ia698011 ай бұрын

    Dont buy dji, and do not use DJI of any sort for fishing. My mavic 3 cine had software glitch, plummeted into ocean, line broke, 5k drone gone, DJI is not taking responsibility, blaming pilot error, they stated "its not allowed to carry any weight with it" i carried less than 100 grams of weight, some how drone thought i was on land and black box data showed it forced landing, but it didnt show on my rc controller any forced landing, it just changed its flight into vertical trajectory and spirallled down into the ocean. Dji response "We consulted our engineer, he told us that the aircraft added foreign objects at this flight, which could affect the Ultrasonic, it was active all the time and has a small value even when the aircraft reaches high altitudes. The aircraft will recognize it is still on the ground, the TOF height was 0m, after the pilot pulled down the throttle stick, Near Ground Landing was triggered and the aircraft landed to the water in the end" Which is not true, my rc controller didnt gave me any alarms for forced landing and ive flown my drone many times before, at many different places and used for fishing before, it did not land in water, it literally changed trajectory into vertical position and spiralled down rotating into ocean

  • @Kianquenseda
    @Kianquenseda4 ай бұрын

    A boat costs less

  • @Fishingreminder

    @Fishingreminder

    4 ай бұрын

    boats must be very cheap where you live, lol

  • @musicyoutube27
    @musicyoutube2711 ай бұрын

    Great video. This was an excellent real life demonstration/comparison. I added your video to my 2023 Phantom Fliers playlist, and will be curating content from phantom pilots world wide still using the platform in 2023. Best regards to you this year!🧭🧭🧭🧭🧭🧭

  • @Fishingreminder

    @Fishingreminder

    11 ай бұрын

    Awesome, thank you!

  • @sahruladha3023
    @sahruladha3023 Жыл бұрын

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