How to get your drone back when somone else finds it.

[j3rm]

If you have DJI Refresh, you need the drone back to get it fixed. You should always be able to see your drone while flying it but some times things happen and the drone is not where it looks like it crash landed.

I've come up with a way to catch almost anyones eye when they see my drone. Of course you can put a bright vinyl sticker on it but that doesn't guarantee a return. First step is to properly label the drone with your contact info and FAA registration.

Second take a $1.00 and a laser paper labeler. Images explain the rest.

Money is water proof. So even if you land the drone in water and someone else finds it, the money should still be visible, not faded. I used a DYMO laser labeler, so no ink and water issues.

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[AlwaysAWOL]

Well shoot, I'm going to have to use a $5 bill here in Canada, got rid of our 1's years ago. Maybe I should offer a months worth of Tim Horton's coffee, some people seem to like it up here

 

[Cyberpower678]

If you have DJI Refresh, you need the drone back to get it fixed. You should always be able to see your drone while flying it but some times things happen and the drone is not where it looks like it crash landed.

I've come up with a way to catch almost anyones eye when they see my drone. Of course you can put a bright vinyl sticker on it but that doesn't guarantee a return. First step is to properly label the drone with your contact info and FAA registration.

Second take a $1.00 and a laser paper labeler. Images explain the rest.

Money is water proof. So even if you land the drone in water and someone else finds it, the money should still be visible, not faded. I used a DYMO laser labeler, so no ink and water issues.

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You may want to turn the dollar around. As it's facing, it will act like a sail and create drag on the right side. Your drone will start to pull right as a result, or burn more power to compensate.

 

[j3rm]

Great Point. I may even take the iron to the $1 as to flatten it more and create less drag in any direction.
Thanks

 

[Starz]

Great idea! Or get someone to do a skin that looks like the franklin version!!

 

[halley]

I'm going to have to use a $5 bill here in Canada, got rid of our 1's years ago.

Japan's smallest paper currency is worth about $10. Hm...

 

[*Knowledge*]

Great idea! Or get someone to do a skin that looks like the franklin version!!

I like that idea! Might create a custom skin that has all my contact info.

 

[HeavensAbove]

You guys are too nice. Too much carrot, not enough stick.

I've labelled mine with this message...

"WARNING: BIOWEAPONRY RESEARCH INC. THIS DRONE IS CARRYING THE HERBASIMPLEX 10 RETROVIRUS. IF YOU CAN READ THIS MESSAGE YOU HAVE BEEN EXPOSED. FOR ANTIDOTE PLEASE CALL NUMBER AND RETURN DRONE WITHIN 24 HOURS TO AVOID 99.73% CHANCE OF FATALITY"

I was thinking about toning it down.

Maybe reduce the percentage a little or give them 48 hours, what do you think?

 

[rOMania]

LOL!!!