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    Mavic Air 2 Floatation Device.

    I like the rubber band idea. Maybe somebody should make a Gatorade bottle mount using their 3D printer. It would be nice to have a quick and easy mounting system. The zip ties are a pain especially for swapping batteries. BTW, I used the equivalent weighted wrench to test the 20oz bottle. With...
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    Mavic Air 2 Floatation Device.

    I have refresh so I only care about recovery. I've used a 20oz Gatorade bottle zip tied to the top. About the same length as the drone and is out of the prop-wash. Didn't notice flight time impact, but I'm guessing a windy day would impact it. The bottles have flat sides, so it stays put
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    Extreme close up picture settings?

    I've been asked to take some close up pictures of a roof. Are there any special settings I should use to get the best resolution? Also, I turned off the sensors, but it still beeps like crazy. I must be missing something to shut down. Thanks
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    Flying MA2 over water?

    I'm new to drones but a 20oz Gatorade bottle will float an Air 2. Should keep the bottle half out of the water based on my weight comparisons. I have DJI Refresh, so I just don't want it to sink. Has anyone tried this? Will it mess with the flight characteristics. I haven't flown with it yet. I...
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    Rugged, waterproof case for $40!!

    Do you think the Medium Apache case can fit a Fly-more kit? https://www.harborfreight.com/2800-weatherproof-protective-case-medium-63926.html