100% You will crash

[jac1957]

As it has been posted here before by someone with more experience than me. If you are a newbie just remember "low and slow".

 

[BigAl07]

My original Mavic pro is about two years old and steady as a rock in the air. Never crashed it, and I'm confident it'll stay that way as long as I continue to fly well within it's limits.

The drones I build are nowhere close to that level of reliability. I've had countless component failures that I can't explain, one of which resulted in actual fire! What I'm saying is, now having built a drone or two, I'm even more amazed by the consistent reliability of my DJI.

Here's some of my crashes for your entertainment

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I thoroughly enjoyed your video. Man you smacked the foot bridge HARD there around the 0:38 mark.

 

[Antaire]

Yes that’s what he flys and is on at the moment. As to why being he started this thread he won’t answer I havn’t a
clue.

I did answer

 

[RTKD]

I thoroughly enjoyed your video. Man you smacked the foot bridge HARD there around the 0:38 mark.

I thought I was toast when that happened! I was standing on the bridge and it was SO LOUD. It was totally fine actually, hit the arm just right and didn't break anything. Very good quality carbon frame ??

 

[BigAl07]

I thought I was toast when that happened! I was standing on the bridge and it was SO LOUD. It was totally fine actually, hit the arm just right and didn't break anything. Very good quality carbon frame ??

I hope you went and immediately bought a LOTTERY ticket LOL!

Thanks for sharing!

 

[dirkclod]

I did answer

My bad,sorry.

 

[raymacke]

100% You will crash

100% at some point I will die but not going to give up and stop living now because of it!

 

[TDZHDTV]

My original Mavic pro is about two years old and steady as a rock in the air. Never crashed it, and I'm confident it'll stay that way as long as I continue to fly well within it's limits.

The drones I build are nowhere close to that level of reliability. I've had countless component failures that I can't explain, one of which resulted in actual fire! What I'm saying is, now having built a drone or two, I'm even more amazed by the consistent reliability of my DJI.

Here's some of my crashes for your entertainment

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I think I’m going to Vomit!

 

[Rondal]

An old pilot's saying, " any landing/crash you walk away from is a good one". Could be, a drone "crash" that leaves you with a flyable drone is a learning experience.

 

[allenface]

Is this a true reasonable statement. Not crashed mine yet but sure it will happen.

This is akin to...if you own a motorcycle, sooner or later you will have to lay it down. Basic fact. Don't see why it doesn't apply to drones. IMO, it's not a matter of "if" but "when". And again IMO, the bigger question is how often?

 

[hiflyer201]

old saying in flying "those that have and those that will".... it's really about gear up landings ...but....

 

[Capt KO]

? Thanks guys, I needed a laugh. This one will make the weekly hits list. Such a simple title. Y’all be safe now

 

[DanMan32]

This is akin to...if you own a motorcycle, sooner or later you will have to lay it down. Basic fact. Don't see why it doesn't apply to drones. IMO, it's not a matter of "if" but "when". And again IMO, the bigger question is how often?

And how bad.

 

[Deleted member 93449]

You have an electro-mechanic device made by humans being flown by humans. Systems fail and humans can be lazy, anxious, impatient and careless. There is also a learning curve while building your knowledge of the operating system and flight controls.

There are other manned aircraft pilots on the forum. I have many more hours flying manned aircraft versus drones and I've never crashed a manned aircraft, probably because there is a tremendous incentive not to be lazy, anxious, impatient and careless when you're flying a manned aircraft versus a drone. That said I'm guessing there is a higher incentive to avoid crashing a $1500 drone versus $50 drone.

 

[old man mavic]

You have an electro-mechanic device made by humans being flown by humans. Systems fail and humans can be lazy, anxious, impatient and careless. There is also a learning curve while building your knowledge of the operating system and flight controls.

There are other manned aircraft pilots on the forum. I have many more hours flying manned aircraft versus drones and I've never crashed a manned aircraft, probably because there is a tremendous incentive not to be lazy, anxious, impatient and careless when you're flying a manned aircraft versus a drone. That said I'm guessing there is a higher incentive to avoid crashing a $1500 drone versus $50 drone.

perhaps i am in a minority on this forum,but then again maybe not,i am probably what people today would call old school,for me its not the cost of my equipment,although i agree its better to learn to fly with a cheap starter drone without GPS as it hones your flying skills, i just get a sense of satisfaction if i have a great day out flying my drones ,and come home with them all in one piece,and for me part of that process,involves taking good care of my equipment its all part of the hobby, yes my day will come when i end up with a broken drone ,and will happen quicker the more i fly,but i could not enjoy my flying if i worried about it all the time, i wish every one of my fellow fliers many happy hours of flying .

 

[KScottNZ]

It's a life lesson, like driving a car. But like driving a car, what you do to contribute to the situation will determine how many tears you'll have.

Low flying over water while doing a range test with loads of wind and you've never flown before ? I doubt any advice anyone would give could prevent that impending disaster.

 

[raymacke]

This is akin to...if you own a motorcycle, sooner or later you will have to lay it down.

Yea, after 51 years of riding I finally did that last August!!

 

[msinger]

I have lots of tips in this guide that'll help prevent crashes:
Prevent a Crash or Flyaway with Your DJI Drone (The Complete Guide)

 

[Deanmarz]

only if you fly careless and out of VLOS

That's a great answer and very true, wow, that sums it up.

 

[old man mavic]

That's a great answer and very true, wow, that sums it up.

yes those two things will certainly help