Recovery in Houston?

[GreenB]

I was flying my mini 2 at memorial park when unfortunately I clipped a tree and got stuck on a branch that's at least 80ft high. I know the tree location and it's clear, I just can't reach it. Is it worth going after with a drone recovery (a different drone with a hook)? If so, does anyone here do this or know someone that does? I don't have any friends with drones that can help

 

[MA2 317]

Hello from the Crossroads of America GreenB.

Bummer about your mini.

You might call a tree company in your area and see if they will rescue a drone from a tree for a small fee?

They have poles, slingshots, and bucket trucks to get to the high places.

You could try your casting skills with a fishing pole and some lead sinkers attached.

Good luck and welcome to the Forum.

 

[howardK]

i am in the Houston area. not sure how a hook would work and i think there is a chance of getting the hook and hence a second drone stuck in the tree. thoughts?

 

[Julius Danziger]

I am in the Houston area and live and fly near Memorial Park often.Because of the number of trees there it is probably cheaper to buy a new one than get a commercial company to try and retrieve it

 

[wardtom084]

As said, the hook can hook the other drone. Is there a possibility of using the other drone to drape a nylon cord over the branch bring the other drone back to the ground, now shake the fool out of the limb.

 

[GreenB]

All good thoughts and yeah, I don't want to get another drone stuck so draping a fishing line over the branch would be best. Also, if I could just get a photo of what it looks like on the branch (too far for my eyes) I can formulate a strategy based on that

 

[MA2 317]

Also, if I could just get a photo of what it looks like on the branch (too far for my eyes) I can formulate a strategy based on that.

Do you have a pair of binoculars or a spotting scope handy to help in the strategy of recovery?

Years ago I purchased a laser range finder to help measure distance as I'm looking at something.

Popular with hunters and golfers that should be available at a local sports shop.

Something like this.


Heck, they probably have the ability to take photos with the data on the screen by now. ?

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[GreenB]

Any chance some one can take a look and confirm location for me? I have a drone-free recovery idea (read: slingshot and fishing line) but would be nice to confirm location. It's literally the tallest tree in that area so should be easy to spot of it's on the branch I think it's on.

 

[GreenB]

I went with a slingshot and a fishing reel... But the wind took care of it for me! Mission successful y'all

 

[GFields]

Greetings! Thanks for sharing! Best of luck to you.