A lot of the DJI boards are conformal coated to a large extent, so it is always possible that it hasn't got to a lot of vulnerable circuitry. And whilst any corrosion that has occurred cannot be fixed by rinsing, it can be halted from doing it...
Saltwater causes corrosion to begin instantly in the circuitry of a drone if it falls into the sea.
It continues even months after the drone is dried out.
It gets into parts that can't be cleaned or even seen.
Saltwater and electronics don't mix...
I've logged thousands of miles flying drones over open ocean for the last 10 years and think it's safer than flying anywhere near trees, buildings, powerlines, towers or other obstacles.
It's hard to get into trouble when there's nothing to hit.
"DJI’s loyal customer base found a glimmer of hope in the details of the ruling. The FCC clarified that previously purchased drones were exempt from this prohibition, allowing current users to continue utilizing their devices without...