Great landing pad

Derf · Oct 22, 2016

CCDD said:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01JO53XRI/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Ordered this through Amazon for under $30 delivered. Although it took nearly 2 weeks due to coming from China, it still came in before my new toy. You save about 7-$10 by ordering overseas, I have a feeling those that order this will likely have it before their Mavic. It's large, about 42", reversible (see the two different designs), springs open when removed from its storage pouch and appears that it will hold up as the nylon material stretch tightly due to outer perimeter flexible ring. It's light enough to carry and folds up relatively small. Also, there are 3 stakes to firmly hold this down however, I don't think my Inspire would get this to shift during takeoff or landing with the use of them.
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Hey! Thanks for this recommendation. Mine just arrived today and I'm really happy with the portability and ease of setup. It's the perfect size and seems very rugged. It's also 1/3 the price of the Hoodman! Now I'm just waiting on my Mavic to arrive.

Mike_in_Letcombe · Oct 22, 2016

Here in the UK, I looked on Amazon and decided on this. Should be perfect for the precise landing capabilities of the Mavic.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B01GELB2WI/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_IKXcyb5ND58ED

Jerry · Oct 22, 2016

Hi Mike . Can u post some details on that when u receive it ? Is it easy to affix to the ground etc .. pros and cons .. thx

Butterpuff 6 · Oct 22, 2016

Deckyon said:
You know that is just one of these, at higher cost for the "H" right? The one below can be shipped and delivered by the 19th for Prime members at $13. I have something like this already, so I will be using it. If you want the H, spray-paint it on for next to nothing. Or use a marker.

https://www.amazon.com/Etekcity-Mul...=1476732608&sr=1-48&keywords=camera+reflector

Being reflectors, I have to wonder whether they will screw with the Mavic's downward vision system, making it act wonky when landing? I guess if it does, you could paint or tape something on it and it would solve that.

Bob N · Oct 22, 2016

I don't fancy the idea of chasing around a "landing pad" with my Mavic in an attempt to land on it. Nor do I want to try and hammer stakes in clay soil. The solution I went for, is not cheap, but so far seems to be of excellent quality. When I ordered the Hoodman Landing Pad, I believe they only had a 5 ft diameter with an 8 lb hoop around the edge that keeps it firmly in place on the ground. http://amzn.to/2ei0GlH. If you are squawking at paying $30 bucks for a little lite weight disc then $130 bucks will like be out of reach but at least it was designed for the function I'm employing in.. The do have a 3 ft version for $80. http://amzn.to/2dJffLO. They also have a huge 8 ft diameter version.

I really like my 5ft Hoodman Landing Pad. It makes for a smooth landing. Never come close to tipping over (but to be fair my P3A has the polar landing gear extensions). Comes with a storage bag with handles and shoulder strap for easy toting around. No tent stakes or hammer required. It stays put!

dam · Oct 22, 2016

Bob N said:
I don't fancy the idea of chasing around a "landing pad" with my Mavic in an attempt to land on it. Nor do I want to try and hammer stakes in clay soil. The solution I went for, is not cheap, but so far seems to be of excellent quality. When I ordered the Hoodman Landing Pad, I believe they only had a 5 ft diameter with an 8 lb hoop around the edge that keeps it firmly in place on the ground. http://amzn.to/2ei0GlH. If you are squawking at paying $30 bucks for a little lite weight disc then $130 bucks will like be out of reach but at least it was designed for the function I'm employing in.. The do have a 3 ft version for $80. http://amzn.to/2dJffLO. They also have a huge 8 ft diameter version.

I really like my 5ft Hoodman Landing Pad. It makes for a smooth landing. Never come close to tipping over (but to be fair my P3A has the polar landing gear extensions). Comes with a storage bag with handles and shoulder strap for easy toting around. No tent stakes or hammer required. It stays put!

Bob, does the hoop have somekind of weight in it to prevent the pad from blowing away.. ?

F6Rider · Oct 22, 2016

Bob N said:
I don't fancy the idea of chasing around a "landing pad" with my Mavic in an attempt to land on it. Nor do I want to try and hammer stakes in clay soil. The solution I went for, is not cheap, but so far seems to be of excellent quality. When I ordered the Hoodman Landing Pad, I believe they only had a 5 ft diameter with an 8 lb hoop around the edge that keeps it firmly in place on the ground. http://amzn.to/2ei0GlH. If you are squawking at paying $30 bucks for a little lite weight disc then $130 bucks will like be out of reach but at least it was designed for the function I'm employing in.. The do have a 3 ft version for $80. http://amzn.to/2dJffLO. They also have a huge 8 ft diameter version.

I really like my 5ft Hoodman Landing Pad. It makes for a smooth landing. Never come close to tipping over (but to be fair my P3A has the polar landing gear extensions). Comes with a storage bag with handles and shoulder strap for easy toting around. No tent stakes or hammer required. It stays put!

Kind of defeats the whole purpose of having an 'on the go' drone with easy portability. I have a nice lit landing pad I made for my P3 but i am certainly not going to lug it on my M/C.

Butterpuff 6 · Oct 22, 2016

F6Rider said:
Kind of defeats the whole purpose of having an 'on the go' drone with easy portability. I have a nice lit landing pad I made for my P3 but i am certainly not going to lug it on my M/C.

Yeah, I think one of the floor mats in the back seat of my car will work just fine if I'm ever out and think I need a landing pad.

CCDD · Oct 22, 2016

Weight is a huge deal otherwise, I would've kept the Inspire 1 landing pad from Bestem. This thing is incredibly well constructed but weighs too much to make it convenient.
Heavy Duty Landing Mat HeliPad for DJI Inspire 1 and Inspire 1 Pro,

Joan Valls Moreno · Oct 22, 2016

I've build my own using a rolling wooden mat, 30x40cm, not sure about the dimensions unfolded, but if needed I'll sew to horizontally and make it 60x40cm. Costs < 3€

djholt · Oct 22, 2016

This is the one I purchased last week for my Mavic. I wanted as small as I could get, but still suitable for the Mavic. It collapses to about 8 inches. I don't intend to have a car with me wherever I might fly the Mavic; that's the whole point of getting it.

https://www.amazon.com/Etekcity-Multi-disc-Collapsible-Photography-Reflector/dp/B00DIHSZCC

dam · Oct 22, 2016

I keep reading how people are purchasing these photography reflectors as landing pads ... so I'm wondering won't this cause an issue as the Mavics forward and downward position will be affected by highly reflected surfaces etc..

Edit . But I guess manual landing or GPS will not be an issue..

dsd317 · Oct 22, 2016

dam said:
I keep reading how people are purchasing these photography reflectors as landing pads ... so I'm wondering won't this cause an issue as the Mavics forward and downward position will be affected by highly reflected surfaces etc..

Edit . But I guess manual landing or GPS will not be an issue..

I haven't had a problem landing my P3P onto the white side of my $7 32 inch reflector with and without VPS and while in Atti or P mode. Besides...if the reflector doesn't work well with the Mavic Pro, then I'll just use it along with my 42 inch reflector during photo shoots.

djholt · Oct 23, 2016

dam said:
I keep reading how people are purchasing these photography reflectors as landing pads ... so I'm wondering won't this cause an issue as the Mavics forward and downward position will be affected by highly reflected surfaces etc..

Edit . But I guess manual landing or GPS will not be an issue..

Most of the reflectors come with 5 colors: translucent, white, black, silver, and gold. Only the silver and gold are very reflective, so you'd have a few good options that shouldn't interfere with sensors (although I doubt any of the colors would). I got the 24" set for portability, so I'm only worried that it'll blow away from the downwash. I'll try it out (one day).

MavicPro · Oct 23, 2016

Thank you! I just ordered one!

MavicPro · Oct 23, 2016

CCDD said:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01JO53XRI/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Ordered this through Amazon for under $30 delivered. Although it took nearly 2 weeks due to coming from China, it still came in before my new toy. You save about 7-$10 by ordering overseas, I have a feeling those that order this will likely have it before their Mavic. It's large, about 42", reversible (see the two different designs), springs open when removed from its storage pouch and appears that it will hold up as the nylon material stretch tightly due to outer perimeter flexible ring. It's light enough to carry and folds up relatively small. Also, there are 3 stakes to firmly hold this down however, I don't think my Inspire would get this to shift during takeoff or landing with the use of them.
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I ordered one. Thank you. It looks like it's made out of the same material as the sun shields you put behind your windshield? Is it ? How much does it weigh?

CCDD · Oct 23, 2016

It's light yet not too light. The outer ring has enough weight to keep her from moving.

Bob N · Oct 23, 2016

dam said:
Bob, does the hoop have somekind of weight in it to prevent the pad from blowing away.. ?

Yes, indeed. The hoop is an 8 lb loop sewn inside the 5 ft pad.. It folds up to a convenient size and goes into a bag with a shoulder strap.

There is no one solution. Lightweight? Chasing it around. Did that when I experimented with floor mats for a shop. Looked great but the P3A generated so much air that it would lift these up. Other solutions also involve stakes and a hammer. This is not a perfect solution either as you can't hammer into every situation. I have the 5 ft solution and it works great for my P3A. Might go with the 3 ft solution if weight is a factor.

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