Mavic Pro Catch handle

[msenjur]

Hello!

I have been a bit sailing this weekend, and i found out, that it is quite dificult to hand land when sailboat is sailing. I cant stop the boat, but mavic has to land.

So i found this catch handle. But i cant found it on amazon or somewhere else...

Does any of you have this handle? is it functional as it should be?

 

[Mantra]

Oh My!

 

[msenjur]

oh my what?

 

[Flycaster]

If you are brave enought to launch/land on your ship as it is in motion (EEK!), you might find this
a better option?????
Just grab it from underneath as it's pacing your craft...
But please, send us a video of the launching and "landing" process....

 

[msenjur]

yes i wish someone would recorded me, but they were all to busy with observing!

launching is easy...

phantom is much easier to catch for its legs...

 

[Q-Vision]

Hello!

I have been a bit sailing this weekend, and i found out, that it is quite dificult to hand land when sailboat is sailing. I cant stop the boat, but mavic has to land.

So i found this catch handle. But i cant found it on amazon or somewhere else...

Does any of you have this handle? is it functional as it should be?

Ha Ha. Looks like a really really happy Mavic! Yeah, it is glad to see me!

 

[Elton Hammonds]

Hello!

I have been a bit sailing this weekend, and i found out, that it is quite dificult to hand land when sailboat is sailing. I cant stop the boat, but mavic has to land.

So i found this catch handle. But i cant found it on amazon or somewhere else...

Does any of you have this handle? is it functional as it should be?

That looks like a great solution for what you're talking about!

I love it when people find simple and highly effective solutions to their issues like that!

Can you share a link to it?

 

[kissmybrass]

looks like it is 3d printed. great idea though,,,, i bet we some something on the market now! ,,,,, that wont interfere with the vps

 

[msenjur]

it is 3d printed. but i cant find product on market. only blueprints if i want to made it by myself.

im working on some other combination...

 

[RobH2]

yes i wish someone would recorded me, but they were all to busy with observing!

launching is easy...

phantom is much easier to catch for its legs...

Nicely done. I've yet to try it on my own from my boat. You have inspired me though.

I assume you've see this from the Volvo Ocean Race:

Thanks for posting.

 

[RobH2]

I tried to attach a handle recently. It was extremely light weight. Regardless, the Mavic vibrated badly. I had that issue once with water pontoons but when I turned "Landing Protection" off it abated. Not true for the handle. Is your flight stable?

 

[RobH2]

If you are brave enought to launch/land on your ship as it is in motion (EEK!), you might find this
a better option?????
Just grab it from underneath as it's pacing your craft...
But please, send us a video of the launching and "landing" process....


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I think this might be a joke but can't tell. New pilots, don't attempt to catch your Mavic with a grabber like that. It won't go well.

Plenty of professional sailors launch and catch drones from boats. It's not a problem if you do it smartly. Google 'Volvo Ocean Race Drones' for some excellent videos.

 

[msenjur]

I tried to attach a handle recently. It was extremely light weight. Regardless, the Mavic vibrated badly. I had that issue once with water pontoons but when I turned "Landing Protection" off it abated. Not true for the handle. Is your flight stable?

which handle did you use?

 

[RobH2]

which handle did you use?

I have this. The frame is from a water pontoon product I found on Amazon. The handle is a GoPro handle from Amazon also. The total weight of both is 3.9oz. It's really lightweight. Nothing blocks any of the downward sensors. The pontoons were not on the frame. I just used the frame to attach the handle.

Pontoons: Amazon.com: Waymine Compatible with DJI Mavic 2 Pro/Zoom Drone Landing on Water Parts Extended Landing Gear Skid Training w/Floating Bobber: Electronics
Handle: Amazon.com : Mystery Waterproof GoPro Handheld Underwater Sport Selfie Stick Monopod Pole Floating Hand Grip (Handle Grip) Diving Handle Tripod Mount for GoPro HD Hero SJCAM AKASO Geekpro Xiaomi Yi Action Cameras : Camera & Photo

 

[AMann]

I have this. The frame is from a water pontoon product I found on Amazon. The handle is a GoPro handle from Amazon also. The total weight of both is 3.9oz. It's really lightweight. Nothing blocks any of the downward sensors. The pontoons were not on the frame. I just used the frame to attach the handle.

Pontoons: Amazon.com: Waymine Compatible with DJI Mavic 2 Pro/Zoom Drone Landing on Water Parts Extended Landing Gear Skid Training w/Floating Bobber: Electronics
Handle: Amazon.com : Mystery Waterproof GoPro Handheld Underwater Sport Selfie Stick Monopod Pole Floating Hand Grip (Handle Grip) Diving Handle Tripod Mount for GoPro HD Hero SJCAM AKASO Geekpro Xiaomi Yi Action Cameras : Camera & Photo

A handle chould also have a built in emergency marker and recovery buoy.

 

[msenjur]

I have this. The frame is from a water pontoon product I found on Amazon. The handle is a GoPro handle from Amazon also. The total weight of both is 3.9oz. It's really lightweight. Nothing blocks any of the downward sensors. The pontoons were not on the frame. I just used the frame to attach the handle.

Pontoons: Amazon.com: Waymine Compatible with DJI Mavic 2 Pro/Zoom Drone Landing on Water Parts Extended Landing Gear Skid Training w/Floating Bobber: Electronics
Handle: Amazon.com : Mystery Waterproof GoPro Handheld Underwater Sport Selfie Stick Monopod Pole Floating Hand Grip (Handle Grip) Diving Handle Tripod Mount for GoPro HD Hero SJCAM AKASO Geekpro Xiaomi Yi Action Cameras : Camera & Photo

is the handle stable? did you try to shake it a bit? a kind of doubt this click
-on things when i cant afford that accessory failed in its purpuse...

 

[RobH2]

is the handle stable? did you try to shake it a bit? a kind of doubt this click
-on things when i cant afford that accessory failed in its purpuse...

Yea, if I recall it's pretty firm. I'll play with it more and see if it's causing some wobble due loose fit. You bring up a good point though.

 

[msenjur]

im looking for something like this

DJI Mavic 2 Accessories Diadia Handheld Gimbal Holder: Amazon.co.uk: Amazon.co.uk:

DJI Mavic 2 Accessories Diadia Handheld Gimbal Holder: Amazon.co.uk: Amazon.co.uk:

www.amazon.co.uk

i prefer screws...

 

[RobH2]

I think I've solved my handle problems. I ordered Kevlar gloves. They shouldn't cause any vibration...lol....

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007SO12YO/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

[msenjur]

so, is there any new catch handle for my drone? sailing week is coming up soon... i need something to catch my drone...