This is the one accessory that turns a drone into a fishing drone. Without a payload release, you have no way to drop your bait at the right spot — which means the entire point of drone fishing is gone. It sounds obvious, but a surprising number of drones either don't include one or require a separate purchase.

The payload release needs to meet a few minimum standards to be useful: it should handle at least 4–7 lbs (enough for a full shark rig), it should trigger from the remote without requiring a phone app, and it should release cleanly without tangling the line. The Xpece ONE's 7 lb bait release is built into the drone and triggered with a single button press from the waterproof remote. No apps. No fumbling. One press, clean drop.

You are standing on a beach, in the wind, with wet hands, possibly in light rain. The standard drone remote — a plastic controller with exposed ports and no weather sealing — is not designed for this. Saltwater spray will eventually find its way into the internals, and a single dropped controller into the surf ends your session immediately.

A waterproof remote isn't a luxury for fishing — it's a basic requirement. The Xpece ONE comes with a fully waterproof remote with a sunlight-readable screen that shows live video from both the surface and underwater cameras. You can see exactly where you're flying, what's below the surface, and trigger the bait release — all from one device, with wet hands, in direct sunlight.

Casting blind is the default for most anglers. You pick a spot based on experience, read the water as best you can from shore, and hope your bait lands near fish. A fishing drone with an underwater camera changes that entirely — you can see the bottom before you commit.

Structure, depth changes, weed edges, bait fish activity — all of it is visible in real time through the Xpece ONE's camera system. This isn't just a nice-to-have. For serious anglers targeting specific species like shark, tarpon, or cobia, knowing what's below the surface is the difference between a productive session and a wasted morning.

Most fishing drones either don't include a camera, or include a surface-only camera that shows you nothing useful. The Xpece ONE's camera transmits live underwater video directly to the waterproof remote — no phone, no app, no extra screen required.

A fishing drone that lives on a shelf isn't catching fish. The whole advantage of drone fishing is mobility — you can drive to any beach, any jetty, any bank, and be fishing in minutes. That only works if the drone is genuinely portable and protected in transit.

A purpose-built carrying case keeps your drone, remote, batteries, and accessories organized and protected from impact, dust, and moisture. The Xpece ONE ships with a dedicated carrying case that fits the drone, remote, camera, and spare battery in a single bag. You grab one bag and you're ready to go — no hunting for accessories, no forgetting the payload release at home.

A single battery gives you one session window — typically 25–30 minutes of flight time. That's enough for a few drops, but if you're spending a full morning on the beach, one battery isn't going to cut it. The best fishing sessions happen over hours, not minutes: you drop, you wait, you move, you drop again.

A spare battery doubles your time on the water without doubling your setup. It's the single most practical upgrade for any drone angler who fishes for more than an hour at a time. The Xpece ONE's battery is swappable in seconds — no tools, no downtime between drops.