The simple answer is, yes. But it is not that simple, even if we are talking about one single person with excellent eyesight. In normal conditions that person should be able to see a Mavic from takeoff to 400' if it was directly overhead, AND if they never take their eyes off of the Mavic during its flight. But ask that same person to find the Mavic in the sky after it was already up to 400'? Much more difficult. Ask them to find it when it is 400' up and 1000' out on a cloudy day and you can forget it.
Thank you for that information. The reason that I would like to know this is because, as mentioned before on a drone forum, I think a drone could be very useful in keeping an eye on livestock. i.e. when we have cows calving outside, evidence of sheep worrying, etc. etc. The problem is that from what I have seen animals are alarmed by drones and I am wondering if a drone could be used at an altitude that doesn't upset the stock and yet allows me to see what is going on. For instance, a cow lying down in the same place for quite a while when the others have moved away from her and she is on her own means that I have to go and investigate on foot. Likewise if there is a ewe lambing outside.
Ahhhh.... Now I get it.
But from my experience with a drone user on the farm the livestock looked straight up at the drone and continued to look at it but I do not know at what height the drone was, hence my question in the first place was for comparison purposes. Did they hear the drone and were drawn immediately to the sight of it and that was why they were spooked ? The more information that I can get hold of will help me with a decision. Thank you.
Thank you. Very helpful. I am aware that sheep are more easily spooked than cows. That's why you never get one sheep escaping from a field, it's always the whole **** lot of them !! They follow one another.............................like sheep.
I just remembered that the MP has a 2x digital zoom that will help you see the detail you need. Not the greatest for photography but should help for your purposes.
Yes, I am pretty well convinced that it would be a behavoural thing that I would be watching. As I have mentioned before, cows and ewes all on their own can be an alarm. Sheep worrying would be easy to spot but only if you were flying at the time. My idea would to get the drone up every couple of hours or so in addition to the physical visits one makes anyway.
Ah, I didn't know that. But while we are on the subject, is the Mavic the ideal drone ? I like the size of the thing plus the 4k. I will buy a mini iPad that will fit in the arms of the controller, I want to make it as portable as possible but with a good viewing platform.
Then I think a MP or MPP would work great for you. They are the quieter and give the longest flying time.
My bet is they heard it and looked for the source of the noise, unless the drone was ridiculously low.
Asking if the Mavic is the ideal drone will get you into a Ford/Chevy debate. My MP is the ideal drone for me because of its portability, battery life, and range.
You might want to consider a larger tablet that uses a tablet holder. A folding type holder will still keep the whole setup portable. My tablet, holder, Mavic, RC, two extra batteries, extra props, and other small items all fit in the fly more bag.
The MPP has a slightly longer flying time and is a little quieter. Using the MPP props on the MP makes them almost the same.
