Does the Marco Pole drone tracking system makes sense, for recovery?

[Silverthorne]

Anyone with experience on that system? Is quite expensive but much less than a drone...

 

[sar104]

If you are going to be operating in areas with no cell phone coverage then it is pretty much the only option. You need to get within a mile or so (maybe less depending on terrain), but then it will allow you to home in on the exact location. I have the drone and pet versions, and they work as advertised.

 

[Photo Beaty]

I have the system and twice in the last year or so it has made it possible to find a lost drone. So for me the expense was well worth it.

 

[Wipster]

Anyone with experience on that system? Is quite expensive but much less than a drone...

I have one it is nice and never have had to use it yet. Works about 300 ft away and no monthly payment to a cell company. Disadvantage is it is not gps and has a distance limitation.

 

[Boman49]

I have one it is nice and never have had to use it yet. Works about 300 ft away and no monthly payment to a cell company. Disadvantage is it is not gps and has a distance limitation.

 

[Boman49]

I too have one and the peace of mind is well worth the cost. I velcroed it to the back of my “Mavic Pro”. Neglible weight. Tested it in a local graveyard. I landed the drone a few hundred yards away then used the locator to find it. Works great. If you buy one, be sure to get it with a carry case. Test it as I did so that you will have confidence in it if the time comes that you need it. Oh yah, don’t forget to turn it on!!