GetterBack Mounting

HappyValleyGoose · Apr 13, 2017

My apologies if this has been covered already but I received my GetterBack today and I'm wondering what clever ways people may have found to mount one of these. I see it simply strapped to an arm in some pictures and videos, but that puts it so close to the props. I fly in water less than 100 feet deep and there are lots of boats that could help with a "rescue", so I figure it is better than nothing to have one of these.

msinger · Apr 13, 2017

Unless you have landing gear extenders installed, your best bet will probably be the front arms.

Snoweman · Apr 13, 2017

msinger said:
Unless you have landing gear extenders installed, your best bet will probably be the front arms.

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Is there any reason you have two attached?

msinger · Apr 13, 2017

That's not my photo. I'm just showing a good location to install it.

Nilocrenrew · May 11, 2017

Snoweman said:
Is there any reason you have two attached?

I just bought 2 my thinking was a little more balanced not fighting different drag from one side to another. Also planning on mounting behind the arms instead of below and facing float towards the body. I think less likely to get tangled in the prop. Apparently they do not always release another reason for 2.

Ping^Spike · Aug 2, 2017

Mine arrived today from America, I also bought two.

Any advances on mounting locations or are the front arms still the best bet?

msinger · Aug 2, 2017

Unless you have extended landing gear installed, your Mavic is not going to be as stable on the ground if you attempt to mount them to the rear arms.

Ping^Spike · Aug 2, 2017

Yeah I'm still liking the first pic you posted for a mounting location Thumbswayup

HappyValleyGoose · Aug 2, 2017

Don't like the close proximity to the blades when mounted horizontally on the arms. I mount mine as shown. No danger of it swinging around into the blades. Just make sure it's not too close to the nearest downward facing sensor.

Ping^Spike · Aug 3, 2017

Interesting, thanks @HappyValleyGoose but by placing it like that haven't you directly covered up one of the two underside cameras?

HappyValleyGoose · Aug 3, 2017

Nope Ping^Spike. No "camera" there.

Ping^Spike · Aug 4, 2017

HappyValleyGoose said:
Nope Ping^Spike. No "camera" there.

Yeah, there is mate, it forms part of the VPS?

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Ping^Spike · Aug 4, 2017

Nilocrenrew said:
planning on mounting behind the arms instead of below and facing float towards the body

Have you got a pic of this ?

darren6270 · Aug 4, 2017

I've bought two but not used yet, was thinking of the two front arms. Seems the most logical place.

The Angry Prepper · Aug 4, 2017

Sorry guys. I'm new to this but Is this GetterBack device a locating device?

Ping^Spike · Aug 4, 2017

Hey @The Angry Prepper it's more of a floating recovery line - check out Home

So no matter what I try, I cannot get the Getterback to stay securely mounted on any of the legs, the slightest movement and it wobbles like mad. I don't trust it.

I've just found a dedicated Mavic Pro / Getterback bracket on thingiverse and I'm having it printed in ABS plastic by a local firm as I type. Will reply back next week when it arrives!

darren6270 · Aug 4, 2017

Ping^Spike said:
Hey @The Angry Prepper it's more of a floating recovery line - check out Home

So no matter what I try, I cannot get the Getterback to stay securely mounted on any of the legs, the slightest movement and it wobbles like mad. I don't trust it.

I've just found a dedicated Mavic Pro / Getterback bracket on thingiverse and I'm having it printed in ABS plastic by a local firm as I type. Will reply back next week when it arrives!

Look forward to seeing this.

Ping^Spike · Aug 4, 2017

darren6270 said:
Look forward to seeing this.

Thread here mate: 3D printer required in the UK for Getterback mount

Will update next week

I, along with others, are trying to convince Jamie Clay (the designer) to build one with two mounts, one on each side - it looks like it could be ideal!

jahjahwarrior · Aug 4, 2017

I used a getter back on a phantom. One flight, it deployed mid air, instantly tangling a prop and instant fall from the sky.

My theory is I didn't notice a small impact pushing the two pieces apart, during transport, but since then I decided never to use one again, and I insured with state farm.

HappyValleyGoose · Aug 4, 2017

Ping^Spike said:
Yeah, there is mate, it forms part of the VPS?

Well, don't I feel stupid. I've had no less than 40 flights with that covered. Thanks Ping^Spike!! I still don't feel comfortable putting it on the arms because it moves around too much. Back to the drawing board.