The Phantoms were (relatively) simple to launch and catch from a boat.
Apart from the convenient grab handle landing gear, you also had the ability to switch to Atti Mode and disable the drone's instinct to hold position and fight you if the boat...
I find catching it on land straightforward. Switch to Sport mode for the last few feet and lower it above cupped hand, it will still hesitate briefly as the downward sensor is always active. It's a good shape to pinch, and then shut off with just...
Here is a Kite Festival I did a while back if you're interested in watching it.
It does have a mixture of ground/aerial shots mixed together in it though.