My attempt at hand catch landing gear

[Dspace]

So I'm an older klutzy guy with below average drone flying skills wanting to fly the Mavic from a center console fishing boat in an area that's always choppy with varying amounts of wind (probably not the smartest idea, but hey, what the heck). Anyway here's my solution.

Designed/built with 3D printed PLA and carbon fiber tubing. No sensor interference, and about 4 grams heavier than the common Mavic landing gear many are familiar with. Optional add on water recovery floats and a compact radio beacon (tBeacon) with enclosure. Working pretty well so far. Cheers!

 

[Anthony Viscomi]

Not too bad at all...

 

[KCVAPOR]

Is it just me or do we all need our fingers in tact to fly again? Get some chain mail gloves for scaling fish to add to your boat kit IMO.

 

[Bunny Too]

So I'm an older klutzy guy with below average drone flying skills wanting to fly the Mavic from a center console fishing boat in an area that's always choppy with varying amounts of wind (probably not the smartest idea, but hey, what the heck). Anyway here's my solution.

Designed/built with 3D printed PLA and carbon fiber tubing. No sensor interference, and about 4 grams heavier than the common Mavic landing gear many are familiar with. Optional add on water recovery floats and a compact radio beacon (tBeacon) with enclosure. Working pretty well so far. Cheers!

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Man, that is an amazing beacon.

 

[anilbiswal]

Hey dspace, looks awesome! This is exactly what I need Are your files / instructions available somewhere? Cheers, Anil

 

[Dspace]

Hey dspace, looks awesome! This is exactly what I need Are your files / instructions available somewhere? Cheers, Anil

I think I have one spare set I could send out to you, if you're willing to provide some feedback. It’s a combo of 3D printed parts and carbon fiber tube, so the print files are only part of the equation. Shoot me a private message with an address.

I know many people brush off the idea of hand catch gear for a smaller boat, but I live in an area where there is constant wind and serious chop (we're the kiteboarding/windsurfing mecca of the east US coast) so they really do make a difference on a bobbing/drifting boat when it's anything other than dead calm......

 

[anilbiswal]

I think I have one spare set I could send out to you, if you're willing to provide some feedback. It’s a combo of 3D printed parts and carbon fiber tube, so the print files are only part of the equation. Shoot me a private message with an address.

I know many people brush off the idea of hand catch gear for a smaller boat, but I live in an area where there is constant wind and serious chop (we're the kiteboarding/windsurfing mecca of the east US coast) so they really do make a difference on a bobbing/drifting boat when it's anything other than dead calm......

cool, thanks man! The reason I'm interested is exactly the same: on a small boat, choppy and windy, whales and orcas show up, react quickly and start and land the thing without risking a finger or two (like it happend to me up in norway a few days ago) ;-) Will send you a private message...