Flying after a boat...oops about the height...

roadkilt · Apr 26, 2018

I was chasing a boat over the ocean, the Air keeps up with no issue in sport mode. Tricky part was I was standing on a hill above the water and so my height readings on the teeny iphone display were all negative numbers. I didnt exactly know what was true sea level, plus against the dark background of water it was almost impossible to see until I popped it up into the sky again. Only after I watched the video on the computer did I realize I was literally inches away from smacking the boat windshield, and/or injuring my friend. Stupid noob error even though I’ve been flying for 5 years. All turned out fine but new learning for me on knowing the true floor when flying below your home point.

darren6270 · Apr 26, 2018

How close was that!! wow ha ha

Robothamster · Apr 26, 2018

Ooof! That was close!

Good vid Thumbswayup

tiparoch · Apr 26, 2018

Wheeeeow
Thanks!

Jayfdee · Apr 26, 2018

Too close for comfort, you got a lucky escape.

swb_mct · Apr 26, 2018

roadkilt said:
I was chasing a boat over the ocean, the Air keeps up with no issue in sport mode. Tricky part was I was standing on a hill above the water and so my height readings on the teeny iphone display were all negative numbers. I didnt exactly know what was true sea level, plus against the dark background of water it was almost impossible to see until I popped it up into the sky again. Only after I watched the video on the computer did I realize I was literally inches away from smacking the boat windshield, and/or injuring my friend. Stupid noob error even though I’ve been flying for 5 years. All turned out fine but new learning for me on knowing the true floor when flying below your home point.

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