Landing pad for MavikAir

[Plainsman]

I live on a ranch and there are NO clear, level spaces except those that send up clouds of dust. So I’ve had to improvise a take-off/landing pad that is portable enough to be useful. I’ve drafted a 26x30” drawing board for the job. This allows me to avoid the many dangers that landings, particularly, can proved. (Note the one that the aircraft is looking at!) These boards are available at most art-supply stores and certainly available on the net. I’ve had mine so long I have no idea where I got it. I added a leather carrying handle and it works a treat. No patty landings for me!

 

[Deleted member 3792]

An ordinary cuttingboard of oak seems to do the same job? Or maybe a folding mat specially made for the purpose. ?

 

[Plainsman]

Whatever works for your situation. I already had this "landing pad" so I didn't have to make or buy anything. I like its large size and I carry it in a UTV so it's no problem to take it where it's needed. I like your H-pad. A fold-up?

 

[Deleted member 3792]

Whatever works for your situation. I already had this "landing pad" so I didn't have to make or buy anything. I like its large size and I carry it in a UTV so it's no problem to take it where it's needed. I like your H-pad. A fold-up?

Yes it’s a fold-up from PgyTech. No weight and really easy to store. There is a larger one to. Landing Pad Pro for Drones 55CM/75CM/110CM landing pad for Drones

Here is how to fold them in a easy way.

 

[Plainsman]

Thanks for the info.

 

[dbyantis]

Thanks for the info.

Also, if you paint a "design" with contrasting colors, it will make it easier for the optics to detect for precision landings for RTH. Checker board would do it.

 

[Skywalker]

I live on a ranch and there are NO clear, level spaces except those that send up clouds of dust. So I’ve had to improvise a take-off/landing pad that is portable enough to be useful. I’ve drafted a 26x30” drawing board for the job. This allows me to avoid the many dangers that landings, particularly, can proved. (Note the one that the aircraft is looking at!) These boards are available at most art-supply stores and certainly available on the net. I’ve had mine so long I have no idea where I got it. I added a leather carrying handle and it works a treat. No patty landings for me!

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Thought that was a coiled snake until I blew up the photo on my phone.

 

[Skywalker]

Thought that was a coiled snake until I blew up the photo on my phone.

that’s a pile of used grass.

 

[Ramjam61]

I live on a ranch and there are NO clear, level spaces except those that send up clouds of dust. So I’ve had to improvise a take-off/landing pad that is portable enough to be useful. I’ve drafted a 26x30” drawing board for the job. This allows me to avoid the many dangers that landings, particularly, can proved. (Note the one that the aircraft is looking at!) These boards are available at most art-supply stores and certainly available on the net. I’ve had mine so long I have no idea where I got it. I added a leather carrying handle and it works a treat. No patty landings for me!

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I sometimes launch from sloping sites so my popup nylon one causes the drone to slide off. This idea, with some wedges would solve that problem. Thanks for posting.