PROUDLY MANUFACTURED IN NEW ZEALAND
If it's like an aerokontiki, it's not an aerokontiki
The AeroKontiki is the most powerful and only fishing drone on the market that can cast a 25 hook baited long line and heavy sinkers up to 1500 meters out to sea. It can haul out of a standard torpedo kontiki winch and overcome the heavy drag..
The Evolution V series offers 3 types of drone packages for you to choose from. Functional, customizable and robust.
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The AK Smart Winch: The Ultimate Aerokontiki Fishing Companion
Designed by experts, the AK Smart Winch is the perfect solution for Aerokontiki fishing enthusiasts. With a 2000m line capacity, variable speed retrieval, and 38kg pulling power, this winch excels in handling heavy loads and strong currents. Tested rigorously, the AK Smart Winch offers unparalleled performance and exceptional value compared to more expensive alternatives, making it the ultimate choice for serious Aerokontiki anglers.
Benefits of Drone Fishing with Aerokontiki
Aerokontiki Drones are purpose built in New Zealand for recreational long line fishing as an alternative to fishing with a Fish Harvester, Sea Horse or Predator.
Engineered to be tough and safe, our new BEAST drones can carry a total dead weight of 7 kgs, handle 45 km/h winds, and boast a multitude of safety features to ensure its safe return to you. Perfect for fishernen with RV’s, motor homes, camper vans, fishing kites, kontikis’ and physical disabilities.
Smart
Built with an intuitive flight controller, telemetry, and GPS that enables you to fly like a Pro, and release bait precisely where you want.
Fast
Only 5 minutes to cast and return to base automatically. No calibration needed.
Safe
Deploy in very rough sea conditions, and strong breezes without entering the water.
Powerful
Unique fishing drone that can cast a set line with 25 baited hooks and 80 oz sinkers, 1500m out to sea.
Light
Weighs only 4.0 kg
Easy
No drone flying experience needed and ideal for those new to beach fishing.
Reach the best fishing spots previously not accessible when beach fishing, and cast a long line with ease with Aerokontiki.
effective fishing with great results
Greatly improve the chances of a catch by delivering 16 – 25 hooks with fresh juicy baits and burley up to 1500 m out to sea, without getting your feet wet.
Pull in the whole catch using a powerful electric game reel, powered by a LiPo battery mounted right on the rod.
This provides much more flexibility of movement than using a car battery to power your game reel.
support straight from the developer
When you purchase your AeroKontiki, we welcome the beginning of a new relationship, and offer ongoing, personalized customer service to meet your needs.
Upon purchase, you automatically join the AeroKontiki Community, where you will have direct access to newsletters, local users, knowledge sharing, updates, and any other assistance as and when needed.
Personal one-on-one flight training, as well as access to training videos are provided as an added benefit.
how it works
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Attach a stainless steel leader line with 25 traces & sinkers to an electric game reel or winch spooled with sinking braid.
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Loop the other end of the leader line to the release mechanism of the AeroKontiki.
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Fly the AeroKontiki as far as you can see it, 800 m – 1500 m out to sea, and drop the baited line into the water.
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Sit back and relax beside your fishing winch and drone, until you are ready to haul in your catch (normally within 40 minutes)
flying with aerokontiki
WHERE CAN YOU USE THE AEROKONTIKI FISHING DRONE?
The operator needs to check with the Aviation laws of the country in which they intend to use the AeroKontiki. In New Zealand, information can be obtained from AIRSHARE at http://www.airshare.co.nz. This is a site specifically for UAV users, and has maps showing the controlled air space around airports.
AS A GENERAL GUIDE, YOU CAN FLY YOUR AEROKONTIKI:
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In uncontrolled airspace below 400 feet above ground level.
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During daylight hours.
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Within visual line of sight.
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Clear of all manned aircraft, persons, & property.
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Outside of airspace restricted areas.
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Not within 4 km of any aerodrome.
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From a beach straight out to sea.
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If you want to fly outside a 4 km radius of the Aerodrome, but within controlled airspace, first register on http://www.airshare.co.nz to obtain permission.
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Select dynamic maps on www.airshare.co.nz/maps to view coastal areas which interest you.
