Raymarine Dragonfly 5PRO Review
Raymarine Dragonfly-5 Pro is one of the top notch fish finders you will find on the market. This amazing fish finder comes with all the essential features with improved quality. With the big 5″ display this fish finder provides outstanding performance in the water.
It comes with the new wide spectrum CHIRP sonar technology for better performance. With these advanced sonar technologies, finding the perfect spot for fishing is very easy.
Display
Raymarine Dragonfly-5 Pro comes with a 5-inch big display. Its high definition LED backlit display comes with the anti-fog feature. With a resolution of 800×400, you will find the findings more amazing than normal. You will be amazed by its bright color along with the sharper contrast. You can read the display in direct sunlight too.
It has built-in optical bonding in it’s LCD display. Previously this feature was available in the high-end marine device. However, they brought this feature to all the dragonfly models.
Another great feature of DragonFLy Raymarine 5Pro is that its display is anti-fog. Thus, it won’t fog up. As a result, this fish finder can be used in any kind of weather.
Raymarine Dragonfly 5PRO Review
DownVision
Raymarine Dragonfly Pro 5 will allow you to see very clear and accurate view of the conditions under water. Raymarine’s new trademarked Dual Channel CHIRP Sonar with DownVision. Its downvision will provide photos like images for a better understanding of what is beneath your boat. It’s several frequencies are more useful than the single frequency. You will receive better images, which are easy to interpret. With the help of CHIRP sonar technology, you can easily identify the underwater structure and fish.
Mobile Compatibility
Raymarine Dragonfly-5 Pro is compatible with both Android & iOS. With the Black Box Wi-Fi CHIRP DownVision sonar module for Android & iPhone, fishing will be more enjoying you have ever thought. You can pause, zoom and rewind the sonar from your phone.
Want to share your favorite catch? Save it and share with your buddies online. Raymarine Wi-Fish app is available on both iPhone and Android. You can share the live sonar data with your smartphone.
GPS
The device comes with a built-in GPS function. The device can store 3000 waypoints and 15 tracks internally. However, you can use optional microSD card to expand the storage. By using the GPS function, you get a better navigational system for you.
Pros:
- Wide-spectrum CHIRP technology, dual channel CHIRP sonar
- Excellent downvision technology
- Very clear photo like images
- Easily identify fish and under construction
- Super bright big display
- Display is all weather compatible
- Display has anti-fog feature
- Android & iOS compatible
- Raymarine Wi-Fish app available
- Several maps: Navionics, C-Map or Raymarine Lighthouse compatible charts
- Built-in GPS
- Internal storage for 3000 waypoints and 15 tracks
- Micro SD Card for expanded storage
- The removable mounting RAM ball with socket acessories provide more mounting options
Cons:
- Takes slightly longer time to boot up. This might be annoying sometimes
- Changing the views might take several seconds
- Fingerprints on the display can be seen
- Transducer installed in back sticks out which might cause trouble
Final Verdict:
Raymarine is a very famous face in making the top notch fish finders for a long time. Their industry leading expertise in making fish finder has wowed us several times. Raymarine Dragonfly 5PRO is another brilliant device from them. It is powered with all of the important modern features at a very competitive price. From downvision sonar technology to brilliant display, this fish finder is super powerful to do amazing things. Besides that you get excellent navigational support via the GPS. The device is available in other resolutions too. Raymarine Pro-5 is suitable to be used in small to medium sized boats, kayaks and more.
