Hand Catch Drone - Dangerous Beginner Mistake Watch Before You Catch! Mavic Air 2

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3 жыл бұрын

If you want to hand catch your drone PLEASE don't make this mistake I made when I first started flying drones. It caused me to have a pretty significant injury. And no the injury itself is not on tape I wasn't filming at the time.
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@CaminoAir 2 жыл бұрын

Two days ago, due to my drone reporting the home site was 'unstable' due to wind, I hand landed it successfully. I then hand launched and my second hand landing attempt resulted in the drone pitching sideways. I'm not sure why, but I've been watching every video I can about this since. Several sharp cuts to my fingers and lower arm and my drone hit the ground (although it has tested as operational). I've seen a comment recommending to first hover the drone slightly above head height and at nearly arms length as the hold position (with the drone's rear facing towards you and your back to the wind). The problem is that things can happen very quickly even if you are taking as much care as possible.

@californiahikebike 2 жыл бұрын

I'm sorry that happened. It's hard to say exactly what happened. Was the drone filming at the time? I think if you are forced to hand catch it is extremely important to be on the correct side of the wind in relation to the drone. If the wind takes it, it tilts the drone away from you rather than toward you. It was a hard lesson for me....and bloody.

@45flavius Жыл бұрын

that's a kool hand landing technic......i do hand launch and landing cause i don't want dust particles to get into the motors....you have a great bike kool

@californiahikebike Жыл бұрын

Thanks! I do by hand a lot for same reason. 3 years and a Lotta use my drone still going strong!

@iggvec5769 11 ай бұрын

Oh yes I tried to flip it too, felt the power the drone has, so I never tried it again... luckily with any injury 👍

2 жыл бұрын

very useful tips..thanks !

@californiahikebike 2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

@jamesvardy3530 2 жыл бұрын

Sport mode ah ha!.. So that's what happened to me today! Caught it flipped it and instead of switching off the props starting spinning at a million miles an hour and wouldn't stop!

@californiahikebike 2 жыл бұрын

At least I'm not the only one! Lol lesson learned.

@richardmaggio 3 жыл бұрын

Interesting. I like you technique on how you get your hand under there without triggering the sensor causing the drone to go up. I prefer extending my arm out and having the drone come down on my hand, but as you said that's a personal choice. I will try your technique so I have another option. Your technique would be better in windy conditions.

@californiahikebike 3 жыл бұрын

All about personal preference! Be safe!

@californiahikebike 3 жыл бұрын

Btw...let me know how it goes!

@2Bluzin 2 жыл бұрын

This advice is the exact opposite of what most experienced drone pilots recommend. The wind should be to your back. The fatal flaw in his argument is that he is not thinking about a big gust coming at you will not just cause the drone to tilt into the wind, but in the process it will be temporarily pushed back by the wind before it compensates. That means it can be pushed back into his face before it recovers.

@californiahikebike 2 жыл бұрын

I appreciate your input but respectfully disagree as it applies to the A2 for 2 reasons. If you are directly behind the drone you don't have the depth perception you do when viewing the drone from the side. The 2nd reason has synergy with the first in that you can't tell where you are placing your hand in relation to the downwards sensors located on the bottom of the A2. We'll just have to disagree....btw, your argument implies a big gust of wind coming in the opposite direction which can happen no matter where you place the drone in relation to your face.

@vmadvin 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks sir ....yesterday i almost faced the same issue but ive get managed by Grab it as its try to fly Away from me ....i learned it never ever try it again 😅

@californiahikebike 3 жыл бұрын

Every day is an opportunity to learn. I always keep an open mind....thanks for stopping by! Throw me a subscribe to help me out as I build the new channel!

@vmadvin 3 жыл бұрын

@@californiahikebike done sir

@californiahikebike 3 жыл бұрын

@@vmadvin Thank you!

@JaysTech_ 2 жыл бұрын

Congrats for your license

@californiahikebike 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@SteveMartinUSA 2 жыл бұрын

I didn't have any issues with the Air 2, but that's not the case with my Air 2s. That one keeps going up and down, even when I hold my hand flat. I've seen people do it on youtube so maybe I just need more practice. But it's a little spooky.

@californiahikebike 2 жыл бұрын

Make sure to pay attention to the location of the sensors......

@johnalexander4513 3 жыл бұрын

What’s wrong with landing it on a certified landing pad?

@californiahikebike 3 жыл бұрын

Nothing at all but that depends on the situation. Maybe there is no area or no flat surface to place it. Or maybe on a long hike you just don't want to carry it. Just depends on the situation. In most cases, I would agree that you do NOT have to hand launch or catch. But then there are exceptions...

@jbonnardel Жыл бұрын

Open palm, above your face.

@californiahikebike Жыл бұрын

IMHO, not recommended. 1) The sensors will try to move the drone away from you if directly under it, 2) Difficulty with depth perception, 3) Wind can be a hazard if windy.

@stevegriffin9111 6 ай бұрын

Hmmmm, All of that risk to avoid buying a $5.00 landing mat

@californiahikebike 6 ай бұрын

A landing pad makes zero difference on an uneven surface....

@SteveKing84 2 жыл бұрын

Boring, but informative.

@californiahikebike 2 жыл бұрын

Lol...ok.

@luismartinez-my1nk 26 күн бұрын

Only fools hand catch drones.

@californiahikebike 26 күн бұрын

@luismartinez-my1nk I disagree. There are safe ways to do it and I have been safely hand catching my drones for years as recent as yesterday. There are terrains that do not allow take off or land that are pertinent to hand catching.

@luismartinez-my1nk 26 күн бұрын

@@californiahikebike I've been flying airplanes for years, doesn't mean I'd make a video encouraging neophytes to try it.

@californiahikebike 26 күн бұрын

@@luismartinez-my1nk I have too my friend. Doesn't mean I would tell other pilots they would be a fool to land on a freeway. Time and place for everything. Go troll somewhere else.

@luismartinez-my1nk 26 күн бұрын

@@californiahikebike When you present yourself as an expert you have a duty to also offer common sense safety advice. I see you can't stand differing opinions so I'll vamoos.

@californiahikebike 26 күн бұрын

@luismartinez-my1nk When you present your opinion on someone's video, maybe you should watch the entire video before making yourself look ignorant. Safety is exactly what this video is about. Like I said....feel free to troll somewhere else.