Lessons learned today, my first

[March411]

• UAV should be installed on any tablet or phone you use to fly. I left my phone on my desk.
• Know the gusts at the highest altitude you are going to fly especially when it’s 15 mph on the ground
• Stay away from trees, my old eyes can’t see the small branches even on a larger tablet.
• VLOS is relative especially once you hit 60
• Find my drone works
• The prompt to start beeping and lights narrows the gap on finding a drone. Leave enough battery power to use it.
• You would be amazed at how many poles you can tape together with electrical tap to lasso a drone
• It’s nice to walk away and only have to replace props and calibrate your bird

 

[Phantomrain.org]

All Valid points at any age. The adventure is real.

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Gear to fly in the Rain.

 

[March411]

All Valid points at any age. The adventure is real.

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Gear to fly in the Rain.

LOL.... yes the adventure was very real.

 

[Rchawks]

I like the comment about how many poles you can tape together, did it trying to retrieve a model plane.

 

[kjonyou]

I am totally afraid of getting my drone stuck in a tree. I bet there are a lot of clever ways to get them out. How long of a poll did you have to make? What did you do at the end to catch it?

 

[Phantomrain.org]

Allow me to show my Desperate attempt at reaching for a drone on a roof top.
I think I would go for a smaller lighter hook next time.

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Gear to Fly in the Rain, Land on the Water and Roof Tops.

 

[kjonyou]

Tape measure? That's brilliant!

 

[Phantomrain.org]

Tape measure? That's brilliant!

Believe me when i can find 120 ft that is strong , Im getting it. lol

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Gear to fly in the Rain.

 

[MavicRoolzOK]

@March 411, I hear your good advice, feel your pain, breathe your relief

 

[March411]

I am totally afraid of getting my drone stuck in a tree. I bet there are a lot of clever ways to get them out. How long of a poll did you have to make? What did you do at the end to catch it?

I used two extension handles that were fully extended, at least 50 feet. The poles are normally used for changing light bulbs if you have high ceilings, we do so I had them in the garage. I taped a bungee cord to the pole using the hooks. Got it around two of the arms on the drone so it wouldn't fall to the ground. It worked as planned and surprising the drone and camera didn't have a scratch in the end.

Looked like this:

 

[Nanny Ogg]

I am totally afraid of getting my drone stuck in a tree. I bet there are a lot of clever ways to get them out. How long of a poll did you have to make? What did you do at the end to catch it?

I once used a chain saw to retrieve an R/C plane that landed in the top of a tree. The plane did not survive, but all the components did.

 

[EpicFlight]

All Valid points at any age. The adventure is real.

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Gear to fly in the Rain.

Part of the adventure is dirty underwear

 

[Phantomrain.org]

I used two extension handles that were fully extended, at least 50 feet. The poles are normally used for changing light bulbs if you have high ceilings, we do so I had them in the garage. I taped a bungee cord to the pole using the hooks. Got it around two of the arms on the drone so it wouldn't fall to the ground. It worked as planned and surprising the drone and camera didn't have a scratch in the end.

Looked like this:
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Maybe post a link to the poles , if you can.

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Gear to fly in the Rain. Land on the Water.

 

[wardtom084]

I am totally afraid of getting my drone stuck in a tree. I bet there are a lot of clever ways to get them out. How long of a poll did you have to make? What did you do at the end to catch it?

Nothing like altitude.

 

[March411]

Maybe post a link to the poles , if you can.

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Gear to fly in the Rain. Land on the Water.

You can pick them up at any hardware store or pool supply store. Here's a link to a 23 footer, bought mine at Menards several years ago. Tape two of them together overlapping about a foot and wallah instant drone extraction tool

https://www.lowes.com/pd/Mr-LongArm-Pro-Lok-8-4-ft-to-23-2-ft-Telescoping-Threaded-Extension-Pole/4755038

 

[Dbez1]

Always carry a chainsaw in your flight bag.
(Just kidding.)

 

[zeusfl]

Unless you have a friend like this.

 

[Grandpa]

Unless you have a friend like this.

Fookin’ A, man!