Mavic Air Floatation Device?

[NoblenNutria]

I fly my mavic air over water all the time because the shots are beautiful. That means it is only a matter of time before I crash in water. I have DJI Care, but it only works if I can retrieve the drone. If it sinks I loose 1000 dollars. Are there floaties which I can attach to my mavic air when I am flying over water?

Thanks

-Jacob

 

[Former Member]

Yes, I am actually making some custom ones as we speak. Might be ready in a couple of weeks. Trying to get to that project while I repair customers drones, make a custom project stretched drone, and finish the design to a crash resistant Mavic. All in a days work.

 

[Thomas B]

There are “pontoons” like this: Thekkiinngg DJI Mavic Air Water Mod -Emergency Water Landing Drone Accessories -SetOf 4
Or there is the GetterBack system:

 

[Former Member]

Getterback is a good idea.

 

[Meta4]

I fly my mavic air over water all the time because the shots are beautiful. That means it is only a matter of time before I crash in water.

Why would you think that?
Do you think the same when you fly over land?
I think it's safer flying over water since there's no interference and no obstacles to hit.

I have DJI Care, but it only works if I can retrieve the drone. If it sinks I loose 1000 dollars. Are there floaties which I can attach to my mavic air when I am flying over water?

Here are some points to consider if you are wanting to go that way.
Gear to use when flying M2 over water?

 

[stoutat]

https://www.amazon.com/RCGEEK-Exten...ir+flotation&qid=1551967280&s=gateway&sr=8-26

 

[NoblenNutria]

If I did crash into water would my mavic sink?

 

[Thomas B]

Yes

 

[NoblenNutria]

I am going to try out the mavic air floaty ball pontoons. I think this is the best choice. I can take off and land on water.

 

[Shon]

I am going to try out the mavic air floaty ball pontoons. I think this is the best choice. I can take off and land on water.

Saw a funny video where a guy was demonstrating how great and stable the floaty balls were on his Air. Flipped his drone in the pool:

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[Meta4]

If I did crash into water would my mavic sink?

And if you crash with one of those floaty contraptions, your Mavic will probably end up upside down under the floats.

 

[NoblenNutria]

Even if your drone flips it doesn’t sink. Would you rather use a getterback or floaties?