Heading to the Beach

[DroneFNG]

I am considering taking my Mavic A2 on our yearly jaunt to the Jersey shore. Do I need to be concerned about the salt air damaging the motors or other components of the drone? Any precautions I should take?

 

[RoarRoar]

You won’t have any issues. Just be aware of wind. I fly in Jersey Shore towns (as well as the Hamptons and Delaware Beaches) a lot.

Be aware of your wind speed. If you get heavy gusts blowing against you it’s hard for the drone to return back.

Ive never seen any effects from salt air. I just do regular lens cleanings. Thats about it.

 

[Yorkshire_Pud]

If relevant do not take off from or land on bare sand, my suggestion would be hand launch and catch.

Be aware of wind direction as well as speed, i.e. don't flight out to distance down wind.

 

[DroneFNG]

Thanks all. Much appreciated.