Starting/Stopping Engines Mid-Flight

[dwashy21]

Just saw this video online and it got me wondering... Being able to drop elevation quickly would be nice, but it seems kind of risky. If the AC flips over and is upside down does it even have a way of re-orienting itself? I'm guessing no, but what do I know. Seems sketchy, but it worked for this guy (so far)

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[Plawa]

The IMU _should_ recover from pretty much any orientation given enough space but be my guest if you want to test it yourself

 

[whichwayisup]

I can't wait for this thread to light up[emoji41]

 

[dwashy21]

The IMU _should_ recover from pretty much any orientation given enough space but be my guest if you want to test it yourself

I certainly do not intend to try this myself

 

[bvsolutions]

I like the idea, but I think I'll wait until we have 4 feet of snow before I try it

 

[Former Member]

If the AC flips over and is upside down does it even have a way of re-orienting itself?

Not without a parachute or drag chute. The Mavics CG is way aft, so it's gonna drop tail first. In the video it looks like it somersaulted one time.

 

[Cut.Aussie]

I don't see why the Mavic would not recover from any angle. I have a home built with KK 2 controller and Blade. I like just throwing then into the air then starting the props in mid air, always works

 

[Jeff7577]

I just tried starting the motors and giving it a small toss. It initiated flight and became stable very quickly.

 

[Lt Shanks]

Of all the tasty things you can do with this bird why would someone want to do this?

Lt. Shanks

 

[Rocky2010]

I have seen that video sometime ago as that guy has done so crazy things with his Mavic he also tried to land on the back of his truck whilst the truck was being driven by his mate.
I don't think I would attempt turning the Mavic off in flight, if I had lots of disposable cash yes then I would give it a go

 

[mpa]

mavic can recover at any orientation , dosent take much altitude either. youtube has a lot of videos of people abusing the poor thing. but its extremely resilient provided nothing is damaged.