Air 1 Eruption, lava flow and partly melted drone

[Helgi]

I flew my small Mavic Air over volcano eruption and lava flow at Fagradalsfjall in Iceland. The resault was melted bottom of my drone like you can see in the end of the video.

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[MA2 317]

Wow, that is one toasty marshmallow.

Mother Nature can be beautiful and destructive at the same time.

Thanks for sharing. ?

 

[TommyP]

I flew my small Mavic Air over volcano eruption and lava flow at Fagradalsfjall in Iceland. The resault was melted bottom of my drone like you can see in the end of the video.
Lava flow and bottom melted

Amazing footage, so lucky to get your drone back.

 

[lilewis]

Wow. Fantastic footage.

Although there are a lot of conversations about what's legal without a Part 107, I think I might have tried to sell the footage tfr at least enough to buy a replacement drone.

It's great that you were able to bring it back. But are there now functions or sensors that don't work?

 

[Dustdvl]

And I thought I got hot in the desert! DJI makes tough drones!

 

[mshmovie]

I flew my small Mavic Air over volcano eruption and lava flow at Fagradalsfjall in Iceland. The resault was melted bottom of my drone like you can see in the end of the video.

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Nice video. You have a lot of courage to fly your drone into such a hostile environment. Will DJI Care Refresh cover a replacement for a meltaway?

 

[Topo]

I flew my small Mavic Air over volcano eruption and lava flow at Fagradalsfjall in Iceland. The resault was melted bottom of my drone like you can see in the end of the video.

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That's quite incredible! So see the power of Earth in action. Guess you should have been a bit higher to avoid the burn. Don't know what you used to edit and upload to YT, but it's quite jerky on any movement. I have my YT rez set to 1080p, and the clarity is pretty good, but the stuttering is distracting. Sometimes, it's unavoidable, since YT further compresses uploads. I'd also recommend editing out the rotating frames, and any directional adjustments, to end up with a smooth, overall, presentation. But, it's fantastic to see such an event...great courage risking your drone.

 

[Capt KO]

Like flying too close to the sun. Can’t believe the battery didn’t explode. Or melt the camera. WOW!

Beautiful scenery gutsy flying

 

[Rockgrip]

Kings and Aces to you on that mission...nice job!

 

[dave canada]

nice video and thaTS PLENTY CLOSE FOR ME

 

[Lets Fly]

I flew my small Mavic Air over volcano eruption and lava flow at Fagradalsfjall in Iceland. The resault was melted bottom of my drone like you can see in the end of the video.

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Beautiful video, I too can't believe the Mavic air didn't fall out of the sky. I also saw the other drone at 2:23 on the left even lower that you. I wonder how that one made out? It also makes sense that the battery already having the highest temperature, melted first.

 

[neggy]

Wow. Fantastic footage.

Although there are a lot of conversations about what's legal without a Part 107, I think I might have tried to sell the footage tfr at least enough to buy a replacement drone.

It's great that you were able to bring it back. But are there now functions or sensors that don't work?

107 does not apply in Iceland...

in the USA they ALWAYS TFR/NOTAM volcanic activity

Other countries.... not so much

 

[Oakley75]

Out of all the footage I've seen of that eruption, you sir, have the absolute best video. Truly amazing. Especially that it lasted that long.

 

[Pstik]

Very nice footage. I think there was another drone flying below at 2:20 on time line

 

[MAvic_South_Oz]

Incredible footage.
I was really hoping a few times you’d stop and just film looking down at the flow / lava bursts now and then.
It’s one if the things (like ocean breakers) that is mesmerising to watch from a stationary position briefly, and a bit of slow motion occasionally is also nice then too.
Still, I bet the excitement as euphoric and it would be difficult not to just want to get out there and move from here to there, oh look over there !!
Not to mention the worry of the temperature !!
Well done.

 

[Helgi]

Wow. Fantastic footage.

Although there are a lot of conversations about what's legal without a Part 107, I think I might have tried to sell the footage tfr at least enough to buy a replacement drone.

It's great that you were able to bring it back. But are there now functions or sensors that don't work?

Amazingly everything works correctly and luckily seems no sensor is damaged. But propably been very close to.

 

[Helgi]

Nice video. You have a lot of courage to fly your drone into such a hostile environment. Will DJI Care Refresh cover a replacement for a meltaway?

Propably not. But yes, tough drone. ?

 

[Helgi]

I know of four drones that ended in the creater and few with melted compas or got lost for any reason near the eruption. It is a big risk to fly there... specialy if the flight is low over the flowing lava.???

 

[mshmovie]

Propably not. But yes, tough drone. ?

Kudos for taking this on. Truly I the realm of WOW. Thanks again.

 

[SpitFire]

Welcome to the forum from Chicago the Windy City.
WOW, very nice footage, not going to be critical, just that you had such determination to fly over such a scene, ,I would be shaking in my boots.
Good Job, thanks for sharing.