Just Bitten Drone - Statistics and Analysis
I originally created this section because I felt guilty for spending so much money on a drone and I wanted to track statistics to make sure it was worth the investment. I purchase a Gannet Pro and just a few weeks after I received my drone, Gannet was cancelled in the United States due to lack of customer service and intentional stops of distribution of parts and software to fix their drones. Needless to say, I felt duped. As I am writing this, it has been 5 years since i made the purchase and my drone is still flying. I absolutely babied it. After every flight, I would cover the motors and do a complete clean (no water) when I got home from the beach. It was definitely worth the investment. It was so worth it that I went and bought a few more Gannet Drones. These were at a deep discount since parts and service is no longer available. Below are my stats and some info about my original drone.
GANNET DRONE - TOTAL INVESTMENT - $2,400.00
Statistics - Updated as of 2/3/26
Just Bitten Drone is still functioning - Yes
Total time in service (original purchase date was 8/17/21) - 4 Yrs & 6 Months
Total fishing trips that used the drone - 47
Total bait drop deployments - 611
Total sharks caught - 147
Total current price per deployment - $3.92
Total current price per shark - $16.32
Additional Notable Items
- I now deploy baits at night without issue
- I don't have to kayak (I hate kayaking)
- Both of my kids caught their personal best shark
- Reading the surf is no longer required to find a good spot
- Surf conditions will not be a issue with bait deployment
- The above statistics only track sharks caught. Other fish have been caught as well
THE ORIGINAL ONE - The army is in the video under the pic
