Hand Landing

[Flipsonic]

Tried this yesterday but every time I put my hand below the quad it moves up and won’t come down even with the stick down the entire time. I realize I can use auto land as it will turn off OA. So I guess the only way to hand catch is with OA turned off?

 

[old man mavic]

just let it hover put you hand underneath wait till it has risen up let it hover for a couple of secs then put full down stick in and it should land on your hand

 

[The Editor]

Tried this yesterday but every time I put my hand below the quad it moves up and won’t come down even with the stick down the entire time. I realize I can use auto land as it will turn off OA. So I guess the only way to hand catch is with OA turned off?

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Mavic Air Hand Landing problem

Hello :) I have a question about hand landing . I did this a lot of times until today.. and today my drone didn’t stop during this hand landing when I return the drone. It was in sport mode and i saw after that the video was still recording . I don’t understand why . Maybe need to re calibrate...

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Launch/Land from hand

Hi, I'm very curious about launching Mavic Air from hand. I found a lot of videos and opinions about Mavic Pro, but nothing about Air. I know DJI doesn't recommend it and says it's dangerous, but what is your opinion? Is it safer than Mavic Pro or easy enought to not make mistakes? Now I only...

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Mavic Air - Hand take off and landing (not 'smart capture')

and no, not talking about palm gestures - got the air recently, and went out to test a take off and land into my hand. Usable in non-flat areas, dust, water, etc. I was glad to share that it was just easy! left hand hold the remote and pushed/pulled the left stick, and right hand placed under...

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Mavic Air Hand Landing problem

Hello :) I have a question about hand landing . I did this a lot of times until today.. and today my drone didn’t stop during this hand landing when I return the drone. It was in sport mode and i saw after that the video was still recording . I don’t understand why . Maybe need to re calibrate...

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How do I catch my Mavic Air in Mid-Air by hand?

I have seen people do this in videos and it has worked fine. I tried to catch my Mavic by hand once and the motors spun full blast because I was holding it down. I tried to turn off the battery while holding it and this did not work. So, how is this done? Thanks.

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[Flipsonic]

just let it hover put you hand underneath wait till it has risen up let it hover for a couple of secs then put full down stick in and it should land on your hand

Thanks. I guess I should’ve just waited longer until it descends to my hand.

 

[Sjzfly]

Thanks. I guess I should’ve just waited longer until it descends to my hand.

I always hand land my Mavic Air. Make sure it’s not facing you , have the side of the drone next to you and wait for it to try and climb out of “Danger”while continuing to hold the throttle stick down to the stop. It works well

 

[Deleted member 94047]

I also hand land all the time. But I find the pinch method where you hold the MA between your thumb and index finger mid body around the two battery latches much easier and safer as compared to landing it on your open palm. Goes without saying, pinch hold from below, never from above.

 

[Youri]

That happens after trying to catch it from underneath when it squeezed up...

 

[DanMan32]

Anyone ever do a hot dog test on any of these quads? Maybe hot dog on a stick to include simulation of bone?

 

[Deleted member 94047]

That happens after trying to catch it from underneath when it squeezed up...

Ouch! Hope that wasn't as bad as it looks.

 

[Youri]

Thank you1
It's OK now, but too bloody show...

 

[hiflyer201]

walk up at a angle and have the drone about chest level. It should just descend into your hand with the left stick back. Sometimes it seems to have a mind of it's own and you have to wait it out a little. I've had it land but not shut but not often. Just tip it 90 degrees and expect a howl from the Air but it will shut down. Do make sure your remote is calibrated. just as everyone else has said

 

[LeRoytheBoy]

I found it best when you stand on the side of the MA.
Let it hover, but quickly grab near the front of your Air , making sure you don't stick your finger up to far.
Speed is the thing.
Do it quickly and slightly tilt the MA on its side for rotor stop.
Good Luck and count your fingers every time you do it.

 

[Deleted member 94047]

I found it best when you stand on the side of the MA.
Let it hover, but quickly grab near the front of your Air , making sure you don't stick your finger up to far.
Speed is the thing.
Do it quickly and slightly tilt the MA on its side for rotor stop.
Good Luck and count your fingers every time you do it.

I guess everyone has their preferred methods; I wouldn't do this. It is totally unnecessary, and sounds dangerous. There is no need to be swift. Let it descend to about arm level, let it detect your hands and climb up, but keep pushing the left stick down; it will land all on its own, nice and smooth.

 

[Nakita Mosquita]

The downward sensors are towards the back of the drone as it hovers facing you. I place my hand towards the front of the drone as it hovers so the sensor doesn't see your hand and therefore won't rise. It's an easy and safe technique and preferrred when a landing area is undesirable.

 

[Skywalker]

That happens after trying to catch it from underneath when it squeezed up...

I have a similar picture. Looks like I faired better than you

 

[jamesfrankham]

I have a Mavic Mini for launching and retrieving from a boat. While underway, or even at anchor, the position of the vessel is changing constantly, making most features—like auto-landing, auto take-off etc—redundant or very dangerous.

It would be easier if I could turn off Landing Protection but it doesn’t seem to be possible. Certainly don’t have time to wait for the drone to rise up of its own accord and then come down again—the boat would be 30m away by the time it did! Need to be able to snatch it out of the air at 10 knots, one hand on the stick.

Ideas?

 

[Camino Ken]

I have a Mavic Mini for launching and retrieving from a boat. While underway, or even at anchor, the position of the vessel is changing constantly, making most features—like auto-landing, auto take-off etc—redundant or very dangerous.

It would be easier if I could turn off Landing Protection but it doesn’t seem to be possible. Certainly don’t have time to wait for the drone to rise up of its own accord and then come down again—the boat would be 30m away by the time it did! Need to be able to snatch it out of the air at 10 knots, one hand on the stick.

Ideas?

There has been multiple threads about hand catching on a boat and the consensus is that it is extremely tricky and dangerous. A stopped boat on still waters maybe but not with any type of waves or movement. The movement is too unpredictable and will usually end up with blood. They were some folks who caught it in a net or cloth successfully. I would suggest you do a search on this forum for hand catch and boat and read the horror stories.

 

[jamesfrankham]

I have been necessarily hand-catching drones on vessels at sea since 2016. It is challenging but very much possible. Hundreds of successful take-offs and landings.

On every drone so far, however, we have been able to disable landing protection and other features that allow the drone to second-guess our intentions, which inevitably makes the operation more dangerous.

On the Mini it seems impossible to disable Landing Protection. Is this correct?