Is skining your drone worth it?

[Thomas B]

The eye is the most sensitive to green, but that's not why we use Safety Orange. It is a contrasting color to azure blue typically associated with the sky. It stands out against most backgrounds.

For me... useful if crashed. If flying all my drones, regardless of skin, just appear as near black at 100-125’ distance.

 

[Cacique143]

I've been thinking about putting a brightly colored skin on my Mavic Air 2, this light gray is hard to see for me.
Could anyone that has skinned their drone let me know it is with it. Up close they look great, but what about in the air?
Thanks!

Exactly, they can look pretty good but if you pick this Army Green then the drone blend in with the Grass and Leaves, which may not a good idea. I use a landing pad and avoid trees as much as possible.

 

[zeusfl]

My problem with skins on the drone is that if you want to resell the drone this can be a problem since not everybody will like the skin or will like a modify drone.

Is a very personal opinion. How ever i will like some skins.

 

[Tomcat16]

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I like the skin! If you can't see that, you won't be able to see any of them. I realize anything over 100' you can't see much color of any sort. When flying in unfamiliar territory I usually scout things out at about 159 ft so I don't see much of anything.
Thanks for your comments!
P. S. Love your landing pad!

 

[Tomcat16]

For visibility, Safety orange is always the best. All rescue equipment are that color. The color in sRGB-255 coordinates is (232, 118, 0)

Yep, I was considering bright orange or green.
Thabo for your comment!

 

[old man mavic]

My problem with skins on the drone is that if you want to resell the drone this can be a problem since not everybody will like the skin or will like a modify drone.

Is a very personal opinion. How ever i will like some skins.

the whole idea of the skin is that it will peel off and leave the drone looking like new

 

[aokusman]

My problem with skins on the drone is that if you want to resell the drone this can be a problem since not everybody will like the skin or will like a modify drone.

Is a very personal opinion. How ever i will like some skins.

Why can't you peel it off?

 

[GraPow]

I've been thinking about putting a brightly colored skin on my Mavic Air 2, this light gray is hard to see for me.
Could anyone that has skinned their drone let me know it is with it. Up close they look great, but what about in the air?
Thanks!

Did mine with a wrap from dronewrapz.co.uk. Like great and makes a difference at low level against a grey sky. Gonna get black/yellow props just to complete the look.

 

[Wild Wayne]

I've been thinking about putting a brightly colored skin on my Mavic Air 2, this light gray is hard to see for me.
Could anyone that has skinned their drone let me know it is with it. Up close they look great, but what about in the air?
Thanks!

For me the difference is huge! I flew the MA2 for about 6 weeks before the @Wrapgrade skins were available here in the US. I definitely have better visual with the Neon Orange skin.
In this photo the drone is 300’ off shore just as the sun is rising. The shot was taken with an iPhone 11.

 

[Flying Nimbus]

At 60-70’ distance I can’t see my skin or any color other than lights... just a dark outline or “dot” in the sky. Despite this skin...View attachment 112693View attachment 112694View attachment 112696

Is that PolarPro protective cover better than the stock one? Is it worth the price?

 

[Pushkur]

Don't think it makes much difference,when it's a dot in the sky,apart from possible bird deterant Seems new Mavic Air has the best selection of new modern stylish skins, M2P and Mini skins are a bit boring in comparison.. but hey, eye of beholder and all that.?

 

[Thomas B]

Is that PolarPro protective cover better than the stock one? Is it worth the price?

Yes. It stopped gimbal Motion in storage/transit and is padded. Easy on and off. No problems in almost 2 years of use. Some worry about tressing the gimbal suspension.... I think not from experience. Here’s a video from our membership.

Let’s get back on topic now.

 

[kendrex]

What Are the Most Visible Colors From a Distance?

Color travels in waves, which are loosely divided into short, medium and long in length. Because colors travel at different wavelengths, some are easier to see than others, but the amount of light is also a factor. In general, however, green is the most visible color from a distance.

sciencing.com

 

[Thomas B]

What Are the Most Visible Colors From a Distance?

Color travels in waves, which are loosely divided into short, medium and long in length. Because colors travel at different wavelengths, some are easier to see than others, but the amount of light is also a factor. In general, however, green is the most visible color from a distance.

sciencing.com

At a few hundred feet distance it will still be seen By your eye as a dark spot on the sky. Highly recommend aftermarket strobes.

 

[Chanabra]

People with MA2 + Arc XL x4.... Is the added weight (roughly 15g per light + negligible mount) and noticeable in regards to performance and or battery life?

 

[Luca Brazzi]

I always very skins almost immediately!

 

[icecoldgin]

What Are the Most Visible Colors From a Distance?

Color travels in waves, which are loosely divided into short, medium and long in length. Because colors travel at different wavelengths, some are easier to see than others, but the amount of light is also a factor. In general, however, green is the most visible color from a distance.

sciencing.com

Informative article. I chose the skin color yellow instead of green.

Reason being that when the drone files close to the ground, it can easily get lost in the forest of green color.

Also a good point that it will be harder to find it if it is forced to land in a forested or grassy area

 

[zeusfl]

I just did mine!

 

[Chanabra]

Any difference to 3m skins that need heat to apply and skins that dont? Will both come off and leave the drone looking fresh?

 

[Hauptmann]

had trouble with my metallic skin--interfered with connectivity. Had to remove it. if you go for a skin, DON'T choose metallic.