Dealing with dji over drone replacement

[OldGoatMTB]

It’s a small drone in a large lake that is off-limits to swimming. Even if I knew the exact location within a few feet it would be difficult to locate and retrieve. I would love to get it back if that were possible, but it really does not seem possible.

 

[DanMan32]

You might get special permission to dive under the circumstances.

 

[GadgetGuy]

It’s a small drone in a large lake that is off-limits to swimming. Even if I knew the exact location within a few feet it would be difficult to locate and retrieve. I would love to get it back if that were possible, but it really does not seem possible.

It is not only possible, but a near certainty. The size of the lake is irrelevant to the search, since you know with relative certainty exactly where it Auto landed in the water, since your Visual Observer and you both know the last location at 17% battery, and autoland default is set to 15%, unless you changed it to 10%. How deep is the lake where it went in? Surely, boating is allowed on the lake. Get a row boat and start a search, using an underwater camera on a pole. It's right where you left it.

 

[Chrislaf]

My advice would be to get a Mini and sell off your Air accessories to recoup some of your money. I don't think the googles will work with the Mini though and the Mini will be a step down from your Air.

Good luck with whatever you decide.

Chris

 

[AnzacJack]

It’s a small drone in a large lake that is off-limits to swimming. Even if I knew the exact location within a few feet it would be difficult to locate and retrieve. I would love to get it back if that were possible, but it really does not seem possible.

i guess the effort would be worth, what, $700 odd?
comes down to wether you think its worth the effort or not.

 

[GadgetGuy]

i guess the effort would be worth, what, $700 odd?
comes down to wether you think its worth the effort or not.

He said money was no object!

 

[AnzacJack]

I know. i was getting at the recovery would save him $700 as he would get his replacement. Id certainly be looking.

 

[GadgetGuy]

I know. i was getting at the recovery would save him $700 as he would get his replacement. Id certainly be looking.

Indeed! Can't imagine anyone less interested in finding his own drowned drone! He keeps making excuses, and has made no effort whatsoever to ask for help in locating it, which is usually the very first question!