I was out on the water filming and taking photos of some bald eagles. My friend and I were about to feed it a walleye we had just caught to get a good shot but unfortunately it began to rain lightly and I decided to bring the drone back as they are not rated for the rain. Once I landed the done on the back of my sea-doo, I began to pack it. That's when I noticed a small hole and crack.
I've only flown the drown a handful of times with a total fly time on the DJI app saying 28 minutes. I transport the drone in a carrying case and handle it with care. I don't recall ever dropping it and definitively have yet to crash it (I'm sure my day will come). I've flown it couple times last week and I'm pretty sure I would have noticed it if it had happened on another day.
My theory:
The rain landed on the propeller and as it spun, it launched a chunk of water hitting the shell and cracking it. (is it even possible? I don't know....)
I've requested a repair with DJI although it is out of warranty. They wont tell me how much it would cost as they need to inspect it in person but if anyone has an idea on how much they would charge before I make the decision to ship it out that would be great too. thanks.
I've only flown the drown a handful of times with a total fly time on the DJI app saying 28 minutes. I transport the drone in a carrying case and handle it with care. I don't recall ever dropping it and definitively have yet to crash it (I'm sure my day will come). I've flown it couple times last week and I'm pretty sure I would have noticed it if it had happened on another day.
My theory:
The rain landed on the propeller and as it spun, it launched a chunk of water hitting the shell and cracking it. (is it even possible? I don't know....)
I've requested a repair with DJI although it is out of warranty. They wont tell me how much it would cost as they need to inspect it in person but if anyone has an idea on how much they would charge before I make the decision to ship it out that would be great too. thanks.