Mavic Air vs. Fence... crash

[Shon]

First drone crash over the weekend.

Attempted to hand launch in a very confined location. Done rolled 90 degrees into a fence as motors shut down. After I inspected it for damage, I put it up in the air again without incident.

No visible damage to the drone. Some minor scuff marks on two props. I will likely replace them just to be extra cautious, and be thankful this is only a $20 dollar mistake and not more.

While I haven’t analyzed the crash, I’m putting this one down to user error. What I suspect happened, is that I lowered my hand before the props were fully spun up, causing the roll and the crash.

Don’t be like me kids!

 

[Skywalker]

Similar thing happened to me. Close quarters on the deck and a 10 sec landing warning put me on edge. Couldn’t get it maneuvered to the pad quick enough so I reached out for it to miss the imminent railing landing. It avoided me, even though low light conditions warned avoidance sensors were non-functional. Determined to not have a crash I took the hit. Those blades are sharp! Thank goodness I didn’t bleed on the deck rug...wife would have finished me off.

 

[Starz]

Someone is watching out for you guys. Remember, fingers are kinda expensive if you have to buy one. May not be worth the risk.

 

[Skywalker]

I had not considered the power. My wife said afterwords l was lucky to only penetrate a couple finger nails. I could have been nubbed.

Let that be a lesson for you kids... .

Young AND old kids.