How to Use Waypoints in Bait Boat Autopilots – EXTREME-PILOT Tutorial

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Bait boat autopilot waypoints – a key feature of EXTREME-PILOT that distinguishes a professional GPS autopilot from a toy! With waypoints, you can avoid obstacles (islands, reeds, shallows) and reach exactly where you want with precision <0.5m.

🎯 Waypoints in EXTREME-PILOT – Navigate Around Obstacles Like a PRO!

Bait boat autopilot waypoints in EXTREME-PILOT are revolutionary! This GPS autopilot doesn’t just travel straight to the destination, it can also navigate around obstacles using waypoints! This is a feature that distinguishes a professional bait boat autopilot from a toy. Waypoints allow precise obstacle avoidance.

In this tutorial you will learn:

  • 📍 What waypoints are and why they are so important
  • ⚡ How to set up a multi-point route in the EXTREME ONE app
  • 🗺️ Practical examples – navigating around islands, shallows, reeds
  • 💡 Advanced techniques – mapping with waypoints
  • ❌ Common mistakes and how to avoid them

📍 What Are Waypoints in Bait Boat Autopilots?

Bait boat autopilot waypoints are GPS points that the boat must pass through before reaching the destination point.

🔹 Basic mode (without waypoints):

Point A (HOME) → straight → Point B (destination)
The boat travels the shortest possible route – in a straight line.

🔹 Mode with waypoints:

Point A (HOME) → WAYPOINT 1 → WAYPOINT 2 → Point B (destination)
The boat navigates around obstacles by traveling through selected waypoints.

🤔 Why Are Waypoints ESSENTIAL?

This is why waypoints are indispensable.

On real fishing spots, you rarely have a clear path to your baiting point:

  • 🏝️ Islands – the boat can’t fly over an island, it must go around
  • ⛵ Other boats on the water – you don’t want collisions
  • 🌾 Reeds – overgrown shore sections will stop the boat
  • 📐 Shallows – too shallow = boat gets stuck
  • 🌊 Strong crosswind – boat may deviate from course
  • ⚠️ River current – pushes the boat off course, route correction needed

Without waypoints:
Boat travels straight = stuck in reeds, collision with island, tangled in nets.

With waypoints:
Boat avoids everything = safe arrival at destination!

⚡ How to Set Up Waypoints – Step by Step

🎯 Practical scenario: Navigating around an island

Situation:
You have three elements to consider:

  • You are on the shore (HOME Point)
  • You want to bait behind the island (BAIT Point)
  • There’s an island between you and the destination (obstacle!)

✅ STEP 1: Save the destination point (BAIT)

  1. Open the EXTREME ONE app
  2. Switch to the “EXTREME-PILOT” tile
  3. GPS map view – you see your position (blue dot)
  4. Long press behind the island (where you want to bait)
  5. Context menu → “Save point”
  6. Name: “BAIT behind island”
  7. Click “Save” ✅

✅ STEP 2: Save waypoints (navigating around island)

WAYPOINT 1 – left side of island:

  1. Long press to the left of the island (safe distance 10-15m from shore)
  2. Context menu → “Save point”
  3. Name: “WAYPOINT 1 – left”
  4. Click “Save” ✅

WAYPOINT 2 – behind the island (safe corridor):

  1. Long press just behind the island (in line with BAIT point)
  2. Context menu → “Save point”
  3. Name: “WAYPOINT 2 – behind island”
  4. Click “Save” ✅

✅ STEP 3: Create a multi-point route

  1. Click on the “BAIT behind island” point (destination)
  2. Context menu → “Navigate to point”
  3. App shows straight line HOME → BAIT (crosses the island! ❌)
  4. Click the “Add waypoints” button (🔗 icon)
  5. Select from the list:
    • ✅ “WAYPOINT 1 – left”
    • ✅ “WAYPOINT 2 – behind island”
  6. Click “Confirm route”

✅ STEP 4: Start the autopilot

  1. The line on the map now shows: HOME → WAYPOINT 1 → WAYPOINT 2 → BAIT ✅
  2. Click the “START” button (green)
  3. Boat heads toward WAYPOINT 1
  4. After reaching WAYPOINT 1, automatically turns toward WAYPOINT 2
  5. After reaching WAYPOINT 2, automatically turns toward BAIT
  6. Reached destination → hoppers open automatically (if configured) → BAITED! 🎣
Bait boat autopilot waypoints - Flysky remote for EXTREME-PILOT GPS control

Flysky remote with EXTREME-PILOT – backup for autopilot waypoints

📊 Comparison: With Waypoints vs Without

Parameter ❌ Without waypoints ✅ With waypoints
Route Straight through island (COLLISION!) Navigates around island from left (SAFE!)
Distance 120m (theory) 180m (practice – longer but WORKS!)
Time Won’t arrive (stuck) ~3 minutes (guaranteed arrival)
Safety Risk of boat damage 100% safety
Precision N/A (won’t arrive) <0.5m (exactly at BAIT point!)

🗺️ Practical Examples: Bait Boat Autopilot Waypoints

🌾 Example 1: Waypoints – Navigating Around Reeds

Problem: You want to bait 50m from shore, but the shore is overgrown with reeds 15m into the water.

Solution:

  1. 📍 BAIT Point: 50m from shore (in clear water)
  2. 📍 WAYPOINT 1: 20m from shore (past the reeds), parallel to shore
  3. 📍 Route: HOME → WAYPOINT 1 (parallel) → 90° turn → BAIT

Result: Boat travels parallel to shore (avoids reeds), then turns perpendicular toward BAIT point. Zero tangles!

⛵ Example 2: Waypoints – Navigating Around Boats

Problem: Crowded fishing spot, 5 other anglers, their boats parked between you and your baiting point.

Solution:

  1. 📍 WAYPOINT 1: Far to the left (safe corridor)
  2. 📍 WAYPOINT 2: Behind the boats (open space)
  3. 📍 BAIT Point: Your destination

Result: Boat navigates around all boats in a wide arc. No conflicts with other anglers!

📐 Example 3: Waypoints – Navigating Around Shallows

Problem: There’s a shallow area (0.5m depth) in the middle of the fishing spot – boat will get stuck.

Solution:

  1. Use the EXTREME-MASTER SONAR fishfinder to map the shallow. Also see how offline maps in EXTREME ONE help with route planning
  2. Mark the shallow boundaries on the GPS map
  3. 📍 WAYPOINT 1: To the left of the shallow (depth OK)
  4. 📍 BAIT Point: Past the shallow

Result: Boat avoids the shallow from the left, safely travels at 2-3m depth.

🌊 Example 4: Waypoints – Wind Correction

Problem: Wind blowing from the left pushes the boat 5-10m off course.

Solution:

  1. 📍 WAYPOINT 1: 30m to the right of the straight line (wind compensation)
  2. 📍 BAIT Point: Final destination

Result: Boat compensates for wind by first traveling right, then corrects course and arrives exactly at destination.

💡 Advanced Techniques – Mapping with Waypoints

Automatic mapping in EXTREME-PILOT allows you to scan a large area of the fishing spot with a fishfinder. But what if there are obstacles at the venue?

🎯 Mapping while avoiding an island

Scenario: You want to map the entire fishing spot (100m x 50m rectangle), but there’s an island in the middle.

Solution – divide mapping into 2 parts:

Part 1: Left side of venue (before island)

  1. Set mapping rectangle: top left corner → bottom left corner
  2. Line width: 2m
  3. 📍 WAYPOINT 1: Left side of island (transition to part 2)
  4. Start mapping → boat scans left side

Part 2: Right side of venue (past island)

  1. Set new mapping rectangle: top right corner → bottom right corner
  2. Start mapping → boat scans right side

Result: Entire venue area mapped with fishfinder (with GPS!), island was avoided.

❌ Common Mistakes When Using Waypoints

❌ Mistake 1: Too Few Waypoints

Problem: You set 1 waypoint for a complex route (multiple obstacles).

Result: Boat avoids the first obstacle but gets stuck in the second.

✅ Solution: Use 2-3 waypoints – each avoids one obstacle.

❌ Mistake 2: Waypoints Too Close to Obstacles

Problem: You save a waypoint 2m from the island shore.

Result: Boat may scrape the shore (risk of damage, tangling in branches).

✅ Solution: Safe distance: 10-15m from obstacle (wind, current, GPS precision).

❌ Mistake 3: Sharp Turns

Problem: You set waypoints so the boat must turn 90° or more.

Result: Boat loses speed, uses more battery, may deviate from course.

✅ Solution: Turn angle max 45-60°. If you need a sharper turn → add another waypoint.

❌ Mistake 4: Wrong Order

Problem: You add waypoints in wrong order: WAYPOINT 2 before WAYPOINT 1.

Result: Boat travels in wrong direction, performs unnecessary maneuvers.

✅ Solution: Always check the route line on map before starting autopilot. Line should be logical: HOME → 1 → 2 → 3 → DESTINATION.

❌ Mistake 5: Not Testing the Route

Problem: You immediately send the boat with bait without testing the route.

Result: Boat gets stuck in obstacle → bait wasted, boat may get damaged.

✅ Solution: Test the route WITHOUT bait! Send the boat empty, watch how it avoids obstacles. If OK → only then send with bait.

🎓 Summary – Checklist Before Using Waypoints

✅ Before starting autopilot ALWAYS:

  1. 🗺️ Check GPS map – does the route line avoid all obstacles?
  2. 📐 Distance from obstacles: Min. 10-15m safety margin
  3. 📍 Point order: HOME → 1 → 2 → … → DESTINATION (logical route?)
  4. 🎯 Turn angles: Max 45-60° (smooth turns = battery savings)
  5. ⚡ Route test: First run WITHOUT bait (verification)
  6. 🔋 Battery status: Longer route = more energy (check voltage!)
  7. 📱 IBUS range: Is the entire route within 700m range? (EXTREME-PILOT)

🎯 Why Waypoints Are a GAME CHANGER

Bait boat autopilot without waypoints:

  • ❌ Stuck in reeds
  • ❌ Collisions with islands
  • ❌ Tangled in other anglers’ nets
  • ❌ Stress and frustration
  • ❌ Wasted time rescuing the boat

With waypoints:

  • ✅ Safely navigate around ALL obstacles thanks to waypoints
  • ✅ Bait EXACTLY where you want (precision <0.5m)
  • ✅ Peace of mind – you know the boat will arrive safely
  • ✅ More time fishing (instead of rescuing the boat!)
  • ✅ Professional baiting thanks to waypoints even on the most difficult venues

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🎁 Bonus: Ready-made Route Templates with Waypoints

We provide ready-made routes to download in the EXTREME ONE app:

  • 🏝️ “Navigating around island – left bank” – classic route with 2 waypoints
  • 🌾 “Shoreline reeds” – route parallel to shore + 90° turn
  • ⛵ “Crowded venue” – navigating around 3 other anglers’ boats
  • 📐 “Shallow in middle” – avoiding shallow in wide arc

How to download? Open app → EXTREME-PILOT tile → Menu → “Route library” → Download template → Done!

❓ FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions

❓ How many waypoints can I add to one route?
✅ EXTREME ONE has no waypoint limit! You can add 5, 10, 20 waypoints if needed.

❓ Can I edit waypoints after saving the route?
✅ Yes! Click the point → “Edit” → Move on map → “Save”.

❓ Does the boat automatically transition between waypoints?
✅ Yes!

After reaching a waypoint (precision <0.5m), it automatically turns toward the next point.

❓ What if the boat deviates from the route (wind, current)?
✅ EXTREME-PILOT automatically corrects course 10 times per second. The waypoint system works in real-time. Boat returns to route.

❓ Do waypoints work with automatic mapping?
⚠️ Partially. You can set a waypoint BEFORE starting mapping, but during mapping the boat automatically travels in lines.

❓ Can I share a route with waypoints with friends?
✅ Yes! Click the route → “Share” → Download link → Send to friend. It will automatically appear in their app!

🚀 Start Using Waypoints Today!

This is not an advanced feature only for experts.

Anyone can learn to use waypoints in 5 minutes! The EXTREME-PILOT waypoint system is intuitive.

Your first test:

  1. 🎯 Find an obstacle at your venue (island, reeds, anything)
  2. 📍 Save a destination point BEHIND the obstacle
  3. 📍 Add 1 waypoint NEXT TO the obstacle
  4. ⚡ Start the autopilot and watch the boat navigate around the obstacle!

Congratulations – you’ve just mastered bait boat autopilot waypoints! Check out the EXTREME-PILOT rev.4 in the shop. You are now a PRO at using EXTREME-PILOT! 🎉

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