Crash

[Max Headroom]

I flew my new drone into a tree on its third outing but luckily it was a slow crash and after replacing all the props it was back in the air, i now keep away from trees while i learn to fly it properly as knowing my luck next time it would end up like this.

Do members have any horror stories like this -

 

[DARKSeifer]

I only crash my Avata, had some close calls with the camera drones, but never crashed them.

 

[boudala]

Crashed in a tree 2 houses down the street. Could not find it even after activating the find my drone. I knew which tree it was in but there was too many leaves and it was around 50 feet high. Went back the 3 following days to look for it but to no avail so I activated a dji refresh. The same day I received the replacement, the neighbor called me and told me the drone fell off. A few learnings from this:
- Always write your phone number on the drone. That's how the neighbor found me
- Stay away from trees and if not possible, get out, go up above trees and fly freely at that altitude
- Be patient. In the end, gravity might help bring it back

 

[Cymruflyer]

Gravity, autumn leaf loss and wind, ALWAYS bring it back down. It's just time that you need a lot of.

 

[Max Headroom]

Gravity, autumn leaf loss and wind, ALWAYS bring it back down. It's just time that you need a lot of.

By that time wouldn't rain have ruined it?

 

[Cymruflyer]

By that time wouldn't rain have ruined it?

Oh yes, most probably will have.

 

[Max Headroom]

Oh yes, most probably will have.

I keep forgetting this forum is mostly frequented by American flyers many of you may not see rain very often here in the Lake District its the opposite its unusual if we get two 100% dry days on the trot

 

[kentdavidge]

Crashed in a tree 2 houses down the street. Could not find it even after activating the find my drone. I knew which tree it was in but there was too many leaves and it was around 50 feet high. Went back the 3 following days to look for it but to no avail so I activated a dji refresh. The same day I received the replacement, the neighbor called me and told me the drone fell off. A few learnings from this:
- Always write your phone number on the drone. That's how the neighbor found me
- Stay away from trees and if not possible, get out, go up above trees and fly freely at that altitude
- Be patient. In the end, gravity might help bring it back

Second tip also helps get better signal

 

[Duke Of Devon]

I crashed my mini 2 a couple of days ago into a tree. I was bringing it down by eye and the sun got into my eyes. The first crash i have had in two years of having it. It got stuck up about 25ft and i was throwing sticks at it to get it down!!!! It eventually came down and broke an arm which i have repaired with glue and bicarbonate of soda. I also replaced all the blades as a precaution.

 

[4 inch pistons]

I have flown into power lines not 1, not 2, not 3 but 4 times with no significant damage.

 

[Bad Santa]

Well, I think I can, maybe, beat the first post.
I took my mini 4 obstacle avoidance for granted*. I also didn't realize how fast it can fly.
I did the tutorial. I decided the safest FIRST FLIGHT would be straight down the street, turn around and fly back.
My street curves at the end.
And there's a tree.
And I flew it straight into the tree about 35 feet up.
And it's sitting there, in the tree, as I type. Waiting til tomorrow when it's light out.

I just hope there's not too much damage when it comes down.

* Obstacle avoidance doesn't work at night.
** Awesome tip to write phone number (and email address) on the drone before flying.

 

[Max Headroom]

* Obstacle avoidance doesn't work at night.

The mini 2 SE doesn't have it so you have to be even more careful where and when you fly.