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    Crash your Drone? In the WATER? Hers an easy fix.

    Folks if you really want to learn how to recover an immersed drone check out drone-retriever.com. The video of a fresh water event was duplicated in salt water. Unfortunately at the point of recovery the person retrieving the drone picked it up by a rotor arm causing the arm to break and...
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    best water recovery device for Mavic 3 pro/ Mavic 3

    You may want to consider what Professionals worldwide use.... check out drone-retriever.com
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    Does the Mavic 3 sink or float?

    No there are no currents. Drone will be within a 15' radius from where it hit the water. It won't sink like a rock but it will sink quickly. The issue will be the dirt and pressure at the bottom.
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    Mavic Air sea crash

    If you recover your drone check out drone-retriever.com for some insight on cleaning your Drone
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    Does the Mavic 3 sink or float?

    If you recover it check out drone-retriever.com for insight on cleaning your drone.
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    Mavic Pro lost signal and went for a swim

    Sorry to read about your loss. For next drone consider a life preserver for your Drone. Check out various options compared at drone-retriever.com. Safe flying.
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    A SALT WATER CRASH AND SURVIVED. HOW?

    Check out drone-retriever.com for insight on how to clean a drone after a water event. Note: Isopropyl alcohol is 70% water.
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    Advice before takeoff & landing from a boat

    Hey.... How about a Drone Life Preserver..... check out the DR9... may save your drone in the event of any issue while flying over water.
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    Crashed my Mini 2 into water

    Sorry to hear about your water event. Check out drone-retriever.com for some insight on what to do after a water event. Hope this helps.
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    What Do You Use To Carry Your Gear.....??

    Sorry I did not correctly read and understand your need. Check out this Ice Fishing Sled https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003FBI83C/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=A19XE0CFLN81HP&psc=1 I recommend adding two features drill holes around top edge to facilitate rope handles and places to attach bunji...
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    What Do You Use To Carry Your Gear.....??

    https://mavicpilots.com/threads/custom-drone-case-for-41-00-usd.97621/post-1096919 Above link will take you to my original post from August 2020
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    What Do You Use To Carry Your Gear.....??

    Check out using a Professional Cosmetic Makeup carrying case. Approximate cost <$40 Many compartments in the multi layer lid. Many carrying options. Sides are slotted with foam and case sides are made of solid metal material so case will not crush. You can configure the compartments to meet your...
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    Drone fell into the sea. Seeking replacement.

    Next time consider an accessory that will allow you to recover your drone. There are several products with various pro's and cons. Check out drone-retriever. com for some insight to various recovery options. As for replacing your drone ebay may be your best option. Then you could sell off...
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    The cheapest way to make your drone waterproof

    Looks like a great product if you want to watch your drone flip and take a swim. Try holding drone 3 feet above FLAT water and dropping it straight down.... when it flips remember to say OOPS! If you are planning to land your drone on flat water there are better products out there. If you are...
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    LOSS of CONTROL OVER WATER **EXPLAINED**

    First, We see an elevation value on our remote control indicating feet above takeoff point. We need to understand how a drone knows it elevation above ground. Simply put it is barometric pressure What is barometric pressure? To simplify the discussion the following is important to know. The...