Dilemma with Drone Aviator Hood

[Rchawks]

I ordered a Sunhood to use with my MA2, what I'm using is a PGYTECH mount which is not up to the task. I didn't think the weight would be an issue, but the mount can't hold it level. I'm using a ipad mini btw. Suggestions?

 

[Rchawks]

I ended up cutting a dense piece of foam for temporary support. iPhone died this morning so the ipad mini is my only choice now. I really wanted to like the Drone Aviator Hood. What mount are you using for you Aviator Hood?

 

[GadgetGuy]

Any hood also severely limits the ability to interact with the touch screen, which DJI has made essential. What you really need is shade. Find it, or carry a large umbrella!

 

[WobblingWillie]

This one comes with an "air conditioned ceiling".... ??

Amazon.com : RedSwing 31.5" Diameter Large Umbrella Hat for Adults and Kids, Hands Free UV Protection Head Umbrella Double Layer for Fishing, Gardening, Beach and Golf, Silver 1 Piece : Sports & Outdoors

Amazon.com : RedSwing 31.5" Diameter Large Umbrella Hat for Adults and Kids, Hands Free UV Protection Head Umbrella Double Layer for Fishing, Gardening, Beach and Golf, Silver 1 Piece : Sports & Outdoors

www.amazon.com

 

[Rchawks]

I like that,?

 

[Mavic Mac]

This one comes with an "air conditioned ceiling".... ??

Amazon.com : RedSwing 31.5" Diameter Large Umbrella Hat for Adults and Kids, Hands Free UV Protection Head Umbrella Double Layer for Fishing, Gardening, Beach and Golf, Silver 1 Piece : Sports & Outdoors

Amazon.com : RedSwing 31.5" Diameter Large Umbrella Hat for Adults and Kids, Hands Free UV Protection Head Umbrella Double Layer for Fishing, Gardening, Beach and Golf, Silver 1 Piece : Sports & Outdoors

www.amazon.com

Maybe you could replace the "second" umbrella with a small solar panel hooked up to your battery charger ? - that way you would always have fresh batteries

 

[Rchawks]

You know it occurred to me to maybe try a desert hat like the French army ? But I found unless you have your face against the face piece there’s still glare. Oh I fly VLOS anyway so I’ll sent it back. Wonderful advice though. Lol

 

[hiflyer201]

This one comes with an "air conditioned ceiling".... ??

Could that be a satellite dish on the top?

 

[Rchawks]

Thing is plastic threads. I know from experience that plastic threads just doesn't hold up well with being tighten cycle after cycle. This is the dilemma all these manufactures feel the need to use plastic nuts for something where metal should be used on both surfaces.

 

[GadgetGuy]

This one comes with an "air conditioned ceiling".... ??

https://www.amazon.com/RedSwing-Dia...child=1&keywords=Umbrella+Hats&qid=1595514037

Not very useful in the wind, unless you don't mind having your head blown around! ?
The dork factor is also off the charts! Not the best way to fly discreetly!

 

[Rchawks]

Agreed

 

[WobblingWillie]

Not very useful in the wind, unless you don't mind having your head blown around! ?
The dork factor is also off the charts! Not the best way to fly discreetly!

True, but on windy, hot days you have a breeze to help cool you. I would use this for the oppressively hot days when there was no breath of air moving and the high dork factor would probably help keep watchers from bothering us. ?

 

[Rchawks]

Now that just may work!?

 

[GadgetGuy]

True, but on windy, hot days you have a breeze to help cool you. I would use this for the oppressively hot days when there was no breath of air moving and the high dork factor would probably help keep watchers from bothering us. ?

Truth be told, I actually bought one of those crazy devices and tried it out. Very uncomfortable and not very practical. A large golf umbrella over the shoulder is far better, and gives more privacy, and can be used to provide shade from any direction, including horizontal, where the head mounted umbrella fails.

 

[Rchawks]

That's where I am on this. Doesn't seem practical. Let alone the angle they show.

 

[jag32266]

Do what I did tho, it's not my best video yet easy to make with most items from a craft store-

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[Rchawks]

That's what I'm talking about. Thank you for solving my problem. I just couldn't see spending more money on a mount that still has plastic fittings.

 

[Rchawks]

Fixed my problem with. simple solution so I can still use this heavy contraption I bought. I can't see using this much, just for special times when needed.

 

[jag32266]

Btw, the wife got tired of me complaining about the GLARE on the screen even though I use the shade I built (see above) and she got me a smaller version of that umbrella hat. Tried it. Felt stupid as ****. But, oddly enough it really cuts down on the glare of the sky on my tablet. Just sayin'..

 

[GadgetGuy]

Btw, the wife got tired of me complaining about the GLARE on the screen even though I use the shade I built (see above) and she got me a smaller version of that umbrella hat. Tried it. Felt stupid as ****. But, oddly enough it really cuts down on the glare of the sky on my tablet. Just sayin'..

Just like any large sombrero or gardening hat. Be prepared to be asked what you charge for mowing the lawn!