Hi all,
I love fishing here in the SF bay area to de-stress off work, and usually go explore the shores and look for new spots several times a week during the warmer season. And I ve been considering a drone for some time (not for fishing initially) but always assumed the good ones were out of my budget - till I looked again recently and noticed how cheaper they have become. And upon seeing people use them for fishing now to cast far, I got sold and decided to try one, especially seeing how portable these drones have become.
I've spent the last week reading, youtubing and comparing features of all kinds of drones - then bought a Mavic Mini that arrives in the mail tomorrow, registered with the FAA... but now I m thinking I should return it for a different type of drone. I'd like it small for easy plane travel.
I've weighted the 2 zip ties, hanger clip and smallest successful lures I could use, it would come at approximately 40-50 grams load on the drone.
I also purchased this 0.8oz floating camera strap (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07DQMD6WG/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1) to try to attach on the drone for retrieval safety but not sure it could lift it all
Would appreciate advice from people with similar hobby use in possible high wind condition if I could safely operate a Mavic Mini with that load on top if I go fishing on low wind days or not? Or should I return it and get a Mavic Pro instead? Considering I m a noob pilot I definitely want it new to have insurance in case it falls in the sea and have to go swim in to retrieve it. Purchased a wind anemometer to make sure I only "drone cast" in low wind conditions.
I've read a bunch of comments here saying the MM is too light for wind use, and also especially risky if sensors are blinded by the water reflection. Thanks for any advice, especially from Mavic fishermen or people using their's over water and high wind.
I love fishing here in the SF bay area to de-stress off work, and usually go explore the shores and look for new spots several times a week during the warmer season. And I ve been considering a drone for some time (not for fishing initially) but always assumed the good ones were out of my budget - till I looked again recently and noticed how cheaper they have become. And upon seeing people use them for fishing now to cast far, I got sold and decided to try one, especially seeing how portable these drones have become.
I've spent the last week reading, youtubing and comparing features of all kinds of drones - then bought a Mavic Mini that arrives in the mail tomorrow, registered with the FAA... but now I m thinking I should return it for a different type of drone. I'd like it small for easy plane travel.
I've weighted the 2 zip ties, hanger clip and smallest successful lures I could use, it would come at approximately 40-50 grams load on the drone.
I also purchased this 0.8oz floating camera strap (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07DQMD6WG/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1) to try to attach on the drone for retrieval safety but not sure it could lift it all
Would appreciate advice from people with similar hobby use in possible high wind condition if I could safely operate a Mavic Mini with that load on top if I go fishing on low wind days or not? Or should I return it and get a Mavic Pro instead? Considering I m a noob pilot I definitely want it new to have insurance in case it falls in the sea and have to go swim in to retrieve it. Purchased a wind anemometer to make sure I only "drone cast" in low wind conditions.
I've read a bunch of comments here saying the MM is too light for wind use, and also especially risky if sensors are blinded by the water reflection. Thanks for any advice, especially from Mavic fishermen or people using their's over water and high wind.