You are so lucky I've always wanted to live there I am an automotive mechanic and to stop corrosion also FYI I used to be a technician on boats in saltwater in Tacoma Washington if you use a little dielectric grease on all of your external electric connections it is designed to keep them from corroding and it will also aid to the waterproofing in place and it will not harm anything love your videos keep it up
SwellPro should equip the drone with a little kayak paddle and get it to roll itself over. Nice video and good presentation. Very interesting and entertaining. Thanks.
I've not read all the comments below so maybe this has already been brought up, but it seems like spinning the propellers on one side would "flip" the drone back upright when it is floating in the water. This could be programmed into the drone by the manufacturer as an option that you could execute at need. If they added that functionality it would make this drone even more attractive imo.
Great Video Dustin [as usual]. I have been an avid RCer [planes] since 1970 and currently have a pretty decent collection of drones. Actually this isn't a bad idea. A water proof platform takes tremendous worry from any one who regularly flies over water and engages in water sports. It can offer a viable concept for fishing particularly when your going for fish in hard to reach estuaries or along salt water marshes and other hard to cast places. We fish for Red and Black drum of the coast of north east Florida and I can tell you one thing - casting from shore can be a bitch due to the total weight of the lead, hooks [2 aught] and bait [huge chunks of crab]. Its a mute issue if you use a boat,of course, but that's an additional hassle [even if you own one]. With this set up precision casting can be a breeze - not to mention enjoying two past times at once. As far as the price - I think it could be a little lower [who wouldn't] but considering it is a truly waterproof drone it may well be worth the price. Again great video Cheers.
Great review Dustin! I don't own an aerial drone yet and I've been researching drones for the past 4 weeks watching videos (probably at least 100 videos) to determine what features I want, cost factors, and spare parts availability. Your video review is one of the best I seen so far. I look forward to future reviews from you on the SwellPro. Keep up the good work!
Mike Michels keep in mind there's two sides to every coin and that there are aerial quadcopters in racing quadcopters for multi rotors if you want to use layman terms lol. Deciding what you want to do and what kind of experience you want will allow you to pick the right quad for you to fly FYI. Dustin does great reviews through a mixed selection with quads.
+Mike Michels Thanks Mike! Glad you enjoy. Definitely hone your choice down to what features you want in one. Then see what's available for your needs 👍
I feel like the flip over would be easy to fix for SwellPro. All they need to do is program it to put full power to either the front 2 props or rear 2 props to essentially pull the side under and flip it back over. Sounds plausible in theory.
Exactly what I am thinking! The antennas were strategically put on the bottom, just for this type of situation. I cant fault the Drone company, not until I see it fail to upright itself, with the antennas in the factory positions, on bottom.
We took this drone to Greenland and have just released a full review of this drone in a 7 minute video on our channel. We really wanted this drone to be a success story because it promised everything we wanted in a drone. Stable 4K filming and waterproof. While the thought of a waterproof does sound very appealing, this product really performed poorly. While being waterproof is a great feature, it’s completely undermined by inconsistent performance and poor image quality.
Hello Dustin, I know it's been 11 months since you did this test but it seems to me that if the gimble mount was 2 inches longer dropping the camera down another 2 inches, the center of gravity in water would change and automatically flip the drone over.
you have to be the calmest drone reviewer on the internet dude LOL! I really do mean that as a compliment. you are so calm. even when I watch the one that you did where the drone didn't make it all the way back home in the rain because of low battery and you had to drive and go get it. I was so stressed out watching that flight, I thought I might even have to go to the hospital or something LOL, and you were just chillin 😂😂
Great video Dustin. Despite the flipping and self righting issues I think its a definite improvement over the splash 2. Will definitely be adding this one to my wish list. Cheers Florida USA
+Jason Jackson i was really amazed how solid the Alt hold was in this one especially since it's Waterproof and only using an air pressure sensor / barometer. 👍
Hi Jason the flipping issue is not a drawback actually. we set this by purpose so that the drone won't take off and crash if the body is not a flat platform. anyway, we will find a way to improve this.
@@Swellpro Do ya'll happen to have something that can use FLiR camera? I want something that can so sea rescue. Dropping a strobe and marking location of a person would sure come in handy.
Hi Dustin, first time viewer here. I watched this entire vid. Was blown away by your narration. Love your passion for flying. I've never even heard of this drone until now ! Was seriously impressed with this. My initial thought was that this thing isn't cheap. Absouluty loved the scenery. You are definitely living the dream. How long have you lived in Hawaii ? I've never been there till now :) Incredible !!! My 3 year dream has been to own the Mavic Pro. I've never graduated from the toy grade quads. I have the XS809HW. Not bad for toy grade. I've actually had dreams of owning a Mavic. I've been to Best buy Several time's, just to see it up close, lol. So close yet so far. Which do you like better, this or the Mavic ? Thanks again for a Spectacular review. Liked and Subscribed. Probably the best review I've seen to date. Cheer's from Clinton twp Michigan..
hello, first time viewer here n also bought my first drone......its used cause i bought it off my uncle.......The Dji Phantom FC40......Lookin to expand my collection cause im hooked on this now
I believe the antenna or signal receiver is at the top of the drone for better reception with satellites and under the water there’s no signal that’s way under water drones need to be connected to with the remote so you can still control it. That’s the best explanation I can think of. Nice video I like it. Thank you.
When you say you taped the FPV & Controls wire to the top of the arms, did you remove the wire from being down in the nipples? Or did you leave them down there, but tape the excess to the top of the arms? I just got my SplashDrone 3 and the wire that is down in the nipple seems to be pretty snug in there and I don’t want to damage anything trying to remove it lol
As usual Dustin an excellent review. Was thinking, maybe the added buoyancy of the Go Pro waterproof case in the SD2 raised it slightly higher in the water, enabling the flip over method, to upright it. Possible solution add some extra buoyancy under the SD3. Did you manage to override the 500 meter limit. I assume that in Atti one does not have the limitation, its only in GPS mode. Or am I wrong.
Good review, thanks. I was really thinking of getting one but the 2 major cons, the flipping piece is a major con for me as in the event it goes down far out in the water, your screwed..The gimbal is not all that great, still some shaking and vibration in the video...If I’m filming it has to be smooth but for what it is , I love the Splash drone, maybe next generation..I’l wait..
The SD 3+ has a better "upright" flipping mode. Ultimately would be awesome if it flipped in water and lost connection and fail-safes to RTH mode it would auto upright and fly home 👍
Sub drones wow! Now this I'd love to see! Can you imagine taking that thing down to places where many people wont swim or haven't been yet. Or take it into a underwater cave. I can just imagine the cool things or shoot the scary things you can come across. I would have to watch someone else do it cuz no way I'd ever be able to afford something like that. What is the basic price tag do you know?
How SD3 holding up to the salt water environment? Would you suggest any additional preventive maintenance that is not mentioned in the manual? Have you ever flipped it since this TH-cam video, where you have to retrieve?
Haven't run it for a few months so we'll see soon. I'd recommend after it dries from a thourough freshwater rinsing (submerge and spin motors in fresh water if possible) apply some corrosion block in and around motors and all metal screws outside. Make sure no water or residue is inside, put a few silica packs inside and seal cover lightly to store, storage batteries to ~50% power until next use 👍
Hey Dustin thinking about buying a sd3 have you figured out how to bypass that distance restriction? And can you use an aftermarket fpv screen for viewing the live feed? Thanks! Really appreciate all your videos!
+cory vigh Yes, you can remove limit hooking up to computer and turning the limit off. It uses standard analog 5.8ghz FPV do you can use any compatible FPV monitor or goggle setup.you want👍
Nice. I noticed you fly a lot of drones and rc planes in your past videos and since I love flying drones myself I definitely had to sub :) cheers from Sweden keep up the good work 👌
I know you shot this 2 years ago but I wonder how it coped having been in salt water? Ah OK I checked SwellPro's website and they state it has a special coating to protect it against saltwater corrosion. They also state it's world first but I remember seeing something very similar back in 2013 from a startup called Aquacopter, I wonder if it's the same people? Interesting Quad though.
I was thinking the same thing except locating it at one or both ends of the forward flying landing bars. This theory could be tested in the pool. Would this help or hinder flying speed into headwinds?
Do you remember you moved the antenna to the upper side of the fuselage instead of the downward originally mounted area! So when you were upside down you lost signal!! Maybe add an additional antenna wire to the original mounting area as a failsafe. I Would like to know the outcome? Charlie
Bro honestly that is by far the coolest drone I've ever seen!!! Now I just have to buy one. I'm currently using the mjx bugs b2w GPS drone but I want that one. What is the max distance it can fly??
I suspect that your control signal gets damped when the antenna is moved from the nipples to the arms. Radio waves don't go well underwater. You stated on the SD 2 that the antennas were in the nipples so they would be out of the water when upside down and therefore get a better signal reception. By the way on a pool float test I dropped my SD 3 during recovery , it landed upside down and it self righted without me doing anything. I have not retested that so it may have been a one off event. I moved my video antenna up into the arm because I lost FPV when in the water when it was in the nipple.
Awesome video....answered my question on floating if it hits the water. Do you need a licenses and do you have to send paper work some where to register your drone ? How much was the drone and do you need a cell phone for this drone to fly ? Thanks again.....great place to live...
is it possible the relocating of the antennas may have effected the righting and return home? was she "geo fenced" at 500 m? 33.05 its a ray of some kind.( sting or Manta)....great video
Love it! You have the nicest testing grounds😂😂. So jealous. I love my swift 2. Swellpro makes some quality stuff, just don't flip it.lol I'm sure some firmware changes can fix that.👍👍
+Brandon Z I've shared my recommendation to SwellPro today and they are positive about letting it arm and roll briefly when upside down in water to make it fully right 👍. Hope they can.
Dustin Dunnill awesome! I'm sure they can make that happen, it will be a great water/air explorer. Now we just need you to find some sharks or whales. That would be cool 😎😁
awesome review. What a cool drone, so much you could do with this machine. As you said a bit of a con not being able to flip up right. Anyways Dustin thanks very much and really enjoy your thorough work. Cheers friend. ✈️😊
I want one that has a amazing camera, and that can fly with the best of them. And I want it to be able to just fall or land and it still work underwater. I can dream.. for now lol. That be so soon tho if you could just go to air to water or water to air without having to put anything extra for it to work lol.
great video ive been looking into drones what do you think i should get for my first drone i will be starting a you tube account and if you dont mind what do you use to edit your videos i like how you edit your videos anything would be helpful thanks you
this is awesome! just found your channel definitely got my sub. I miss Maui! looking to buy a condo there soon. I love how Maui is super drone friendly compared to Oahu. keep it up.
Dang,that's a shame,that was my main concern about it not self righting,I wonder if some type of pole on top with a float would help it to flip upright?.Thanks for the review
+timbobain SwellPro is hopefully implementing the ability to fully roll to right side up like I was trying to do in the pool in the end but couldn't quite complete the roll.
That I give up, Need improve that flip maybe need to tell those to improve that move or change the prototype in that Drone I guess am not that wise in those toys but at least you tried hard give you 9 tumbs Bro good job!!
You must admit you asked for that "Flip" but iv'e got to admire your bottle for doing it. Great tutorial. Thank you.
You are so lucky I've always wanted to live there I am an automotive mechanic and to stop corrosion also FYI I used to be a technician on boats in saltwater in Tacoma Washington if you use a little dielectric grease on all of your external electric connections it is designed to keep them from corroding and it will also aid to the waterproofing in place and it will not harm anything love your videos keep it up
SwellPro should equip the drone with a little kayak paddle and get it to roll itself over. Nice video and good presentation. Very interesting and entertaining. Thanks.
or give it the ability for the motors to spin the other way while upside down
I like it. 👍👍
I've not read all the comments below so maybe this has already been brought up, but it seems like spinning the propellers on one side would "flip" the drone back upright when it is floating in the water. This could be programmed into the drone by the manufacturer as an option that you could execute at need. If they added that functionality it would make this drone even more attractive imo.
You live in paradise my friend! I love all your videos! Keep up the great work!
Great Video Dustin [as usual]. I have been an avid RCer [planes] since 1970 and currently have a pretty decent collection of drones.
Actually this isn't a bad idea. A water proof platform takes tremendous worry from any one who regularly flies over water and engages in water sports. It can offer a viable concept for fishing particularly when your going for fish in hard to reach estuaries or along salt water marshes and other hard to cast places.
We fish for Red and Black drum of the coast of north east Florida and I can tell you one thing - casting from shore can be a bitch due to the total weight of the lead, hooks [2 aught] and bait [huge chunks of crab].
Its a mute issue if you use a boat,of course, but that's an additional hassle [even if you own one]. With this set up precision casting can be a breeze - not to mention enjoying two past times at once.
As far as the price - I think it could be a little lower [who wouldn't] but considering it is a truly waterproof drone it may well be worth the price.
Again great video
Cheers.
Ur comment is so worthless
@Daiyan Rassal wtf... someone had too much mama boob time
send me one lol
Great review Dustin! I don't own an aerial drone yet and I've been researching drones for the past 4 weeks watching videos (probably at least 100 videos) to determine what features I want, cost factors, and spare parts availability. Your video review is one of the best I seen so far. I look forward to future reviews from you on the SwellPro. Keep up the good work!
Mike Michels keep in mind there's two sides to every coin and that there are aerial quadcopters in racing quadcopters for multi rotors if you want to use layman terms lol. Deciding what you want to do and what kind of experience you want will allow you to pick the right quad for you to fly FYI. Dustin does great reviews through a mixed selection with quads.
+Mike Michels Thanks Mike! Glad you enjoy. Definitely hone your choice down to what features you want in one. Then see what's available for your needs 👍
Great review mate , now I know which one I want to buy .cheers
I just got mine today - totally awesome...came with 4 batteries too! I can't wait to try to fish with it!
0Z19O6 soooo.....how did it go? Does it fish well??? 😁😬
🐟🐠🐟🎣❓❓❓
Where you got it and how much please
He flew it once and crashed it into the ocean
@@HuyLe-ur5twif you have to ask this question you cannot afford it
I feel like the flip over would be easy to fix for SwellPro. All they need to do is program it to put full power to either the front 2 props or rear 2 props to essentially pull the side under and flip it back over. Sounds plausible in theory.
They improved it on the latest 3+ version 🍻
Sille
His trouble with rollover may be the fact he changed antenna location which are factory mounted on the bottom and he changed that
Joel Stanhope no
Exactly what I am thinking! The antennas were strategically put on the bottom, just for this type of situation. I cant fault the Drone company, not until I see it fail to upright itself, with the antennas in the factory positions, on bottom.
We took this drone to Greenland and have just released a full review of this drone in a 7 minute video on our channel. We really wanted this drone to be a success story because it promised everything we wanted in a drone. Stable 4K filming and waterproof. While the thought of a waterproof does sound very appealing, this product really performed poorly. While being waterproof is a great feature, it’s completely undermined by inconsistent performance and poor image quality.
Yeah that image was horrific
Awesome... I am now a “drone freak”.. cannot get enough of them.... especially the small fpv drones..... thanks for sharing....
Hello Dustin,
I know it's been 11 months since you did this test but it seems to me that if the gimble mount was 2 inches longer dropping the camera down another 2 inches, the center of gravity in water would change and automatically flip the drone over.
lol
I'm interested in this specific drone model, so your review is outstanding and very helpful. Thank you for sharing.
Its Cool
Did you get one Sam?
That was hilarious.
"Let's just see if it will return to home "
Maybe it was supposed to swim back.😁
Kelly Brown y
you have to be the calmest drone reviewer on the internet dude LOL! I really do mean that as a compliment. you are so calm. even when I watch the one that you did where the drone didn't make it all the way back home in the rain because of low battery and you had to drive and go get it. I was so stressed out watching that flight, I thought I might even have to go to the hospital or something LOL, and you were just chillin 😂😂
Great video Dustin. Despite the flipping and self righting issues I think its a definite improvement over the splash 2. Will definitely be adding this one to my wish list.
Cheers
Florida USA
+Jason Jackson i was really amazed how solid the Alt hold was in this one especially since it's Waterproof and only using an air pressure sensor / barometer. 👍
Hi Jason the flipping issue is not a drawback actually. we set this by purpose so that the drone won't take off and crash if the body is not a flat platform. anyway, we will find a way to improve this.
@@Swellpro Do ya'll happen to have something that can use FLiR camera?
I want something that can so sea rescue. Dropping a strobe and marking location of a person would sure come in handy.
bro that punch up from the water is SICK. this drone is sweet!
+bayday808 Thanks. They are pretty cool. Added security of you drop them in the water 🤙
Great review, really in-depth... What do you think about Mavic Pro 2 ?
Thanks. Excellent drone but not waterproof.
Hi Dustin, first time viewer here. I watched this entire vid. Was blown away by your narration. Love your passion for flying. I've never even heard of this drone until now ! Was seriously impressed with this. My initial thought was that this thing isn't cheap. Absouluty loved the scenery. You are definitely living the dream. How long have you lived in Hawaii ? I've never been there till now :) Incredible !!! My 3 year dream has been to own the Mavic Pro. I've never graduated from the toy grade quads. I have the XS809HW. Not bad for toy grade. I've actually had dreams of owning a Mavic. I've been to Best buy Several time's, just to see it up close, lol. So close yet so far. Which do you like better, this or the Mavic ? Thanks again for a Spectacular review. Liked and Subscribed. Probably the best review I've seen to date. Cheer's from Clinton twp Michigan..
Thanks glad you enjoyed it. I was born and raised here on Maui 👍
@@DustinDunnill thank you. Happy flying ..
Imagine if it could reverse the props to dive. 100m would be enough.
🙂
lastxp xro yeah
Or just flip over
unfortunately you would lose reseption after diving less then a meter.
Collective pitch
Omg I've been stuck for 56mins 59seconds... Watching!!!
This was entertaining...HILARIOUS 💯💯💯
Now just imagine what the government has.
our money
@@goldenplucker true dat
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Everything that you can imagine they either have it or working on it
Radar system explosive drones thermal night vision camera and so on
Love ur videos Dustin. Very informative and trust worthy. Thanks man!!
Great job. I'll look for part 1, and look forward to p3. 👍
hello, first time viewer here n also bought my first drone......its used cause i bought it off my uncle.......The Dji Phantom FC40......Lookin to expand my collection cause im hooked on this now
Is this the best you've tried in the water? I'm looking for one to spot Cobia on the surface of the ocean (spot fishing). When does the 4 come out?
I believe the antenna or signal receiver is at the top of the drone for better reception with satellites and under the water there’s no signal that’s way under water drones need to be connected to with the remote so you can still control it. That’s the best explanation I can think of. Nice video I like it. Thank you.
When you say you taped the FPV & Controls wire to the top of the arms, did you remove the wire from being down in the nipples? Or did you leave them down there, but tape the excess to the top of the arms? I just got my SplashDrone 3 and the wire that is down in the nipple seems to be pretty snug in there and I don’t want to damage anything trying to remove it lol
I pulled it up and out. The end is for the signal.
Really cool flying and diving!! Super neattttt! 💜 subbed
I’m Wanda
That was entertaining thank you for posting. I’ll be playing with my Mavic 2 pro this weekend
Beautiful. the drone and your place, mate.
Absolutly a complete review wish I can fly one of this drone here
Thanks for sharing
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Rafael Machado r/ihadastroke
As usual Dustin an excellent review. Was thinking, maybe the added buoyancy of the Go Pro waterproof case in the SD2 raised it slightly higher in the water, enabling the flip over method, to upright it. Possible solution add some extra buoyancy under the SD3. Did you manage to override the 500 meter limit. I assume that in Atti one does not have the limitation, its only in GPS mode. Or am I wrong.
+Trevor Alty Thanks. I have made adjustments and will test again soon 👍
Good review, thanks. I was really thinking of getting one but the 2 major cons, the flipping piece is a major con for me as in the event it goes down far out in the water, your screwed..The gimbal is not all that great, still some shaking and vibration in the video...If I’m filming it has to be smooth but for what it is , I love the Splash drone, maybe next generation..I’l wait..
I believe that mode has now been removed in the Spry+ and it seems much more stable from footage I've seen
The SD 3+ has a better "upright" flipping mode. Ultimately would be awesome if it flipped in water and lost connection and fail-safes to RTH mode it would auto upright and fly home 👍
Take dis baby ulua fishing!!! Never worry about casting ever again!! Nice job my bradda!!
Really nice test thanks for demonstrating it
I don't know what I was expecting when he kept saying take it to the pool at home but I can say I didn't expect that 😂😂
Flying in the rain would be fun just because you’d be able to do it with this drone
yaa without storm indeed
Or power egg x drone with waterproof casing
The rain might batter the drone if it falls from high altitude
@@anzacr7169 😂😂
@@donniemarks94 seriously though
What kind of GoPro did you use for the video
Great stuff, im working with a guy who makes subs RC. with the advantages of tech I may get a prototype . love your videos. best on drones
Sub drones wow! Now this I'd love to see! Can you imagine taking that thing down to places where many people wont swim or haven't been yet. Or take it into a underwater cave. I can just imagine the cool things or shoot the scary things you can come across. I would have to watch someone else do it cuz no way I'd ever be able to afford something like that.
What is the basic price tag do you know?
I would love to see more! Just subscribed DRONE HDTV!
Great video. Loved the demo. Thanks!
Take it to the pond/ waterfall and use it to locate your Mavic!
Do ypu think that by moving the antennas in the arms that could be the reason why it wouldn't arm while upside down in the water?
Not worth it the mavic is long dead by now
Aloha Dustin, Mahalo for a great review. Any improvements on self righting? Are you still happy with SD3? Any updates?
I'll be contacting SwellPro again soon, updating and doing more testing / fishing with it during the summer 😅👍.
How SD3 holding up to the salt water environment? Would you suggest any additional preventive maintenance that is not mentioned in the manual? Have you ever flipped it since this TH-cam video, where you have to retrieve?
Haven't run it for a few months so we'll see soon. I'd recommend after it dries from a thourough freshwater rinsing (submerge and spin motors in fresh water if possible) apply some corrosion block in and around motors and all metal screws outside. Make sure no water or residue is inside, put a few silica packs inside and seal cover lightly to store, storage batteries to ~50% power until next use 👍
These guys found some corrosion issues on their gimbal. Please post if you found something similar.
th-cam.com/video/PqRgB4WBLPc/w-d-xo.html
Looks like it'll be a nice drone with continued RND. Thanks for sharing.
I’ve the Swellpro Spry but have series problems connecting the drone to my Fat Shark’s.. any advice .. love your reviews 😀👍🇮🇪
Should just be correct channel issue? Thanks 🍻
Hey Dustin thinking about buying a sd3 have you figured out how to bypass that distance restriction? And can you use an aftermarket fpv screen for viewing the live feed? Thanks! Really appreciate all your videos!
+cory vigh Yes, you can remove limit hooking up to computer and turning the limit off. It uses standard analog 5.8ghz FPV do you can use any compatible FPV monitor or goggle setup.you want👍
Thanks Dustin!
love the wide GO PRO angle
Do you ever get bored of living in Hawaii?
Yes
Yes
Well he doesn't live in Hawaii anymore 😂
Did you ever get the flip thing and the 500 meter issue resolved? Great Review👍🏽
Yes they improved it in the current SD 3+ model 🍻
@@DustinDunnill Thanks. Do you have a follow up video on the improvement
Yes the 3+ series is on my channel 👍
8:35 that's like a jump scare
funny seeing you here lol
No way you're talking about that black thing that went across the screen.
Damn that no flip was a bummer. I just ordered a FD3 instead of a SD4 for its dual release mech mostly. I do hope it can flip. Thanks for the vid.
Been waiting for this...I need me this lol!!! Real talk, amazing review as always Dustin👌👍
+Allen Brooks Thanks Allen! I'm glad you like what I do in my reviews 👍
I love these kind of videos. And especially with people like this guy.
Nice. I noticed you fly a lot of drones and rc planes in your past videos and since I love flying drones myself I definitely had to sub :) cheers from Sweden keep up the good work 👌
😅👍
Do you think changing the antenna position in the drone made it unflippable?
It's a software limitation SwellPro is working on.
I know you shot this 2 years ago but I wonder how it coped having been in salt water?
Ah OK I checked SwellPro's website and they state it has a special coating to protect it against saltwater corrosion. They also state it's world first but I remember seeing something very similar back in 2013 from a startup called Aquacopter, I wonder if it's the same people? Interesting Quad though.
Good indepth review man enjoyed it... so much more advanced than my old Aquacopter X.
+Ken Oath Right on Ken 👍
It does take a great video it's just the shore looks purple but the ocean looks amazing
True 👍👍
Good review!
What weight will it lift do you know?
Thanks, it can carry a few pounds
For flipover maybe put some weight on one leg. don't know if that works.
I was thinking the same thing except locating it at one or both ends of the forward flying landing bars. This theory could be tested in the pool. Would this help or hinder flying speed into headwinds?
Do you remember you moved the antenna to the upper side of the fuselage instead of the downward originally mounted area! So when you were upside down you lost signal!! Maybe add an additional antenna wire to the original mounting area as a failsafe. I Would like to know the outcome? Charlie
Keeping it on the bottom just looses signal when landing in water. At least in the arm allows a 50/50 chance for reconnect
Only 500 meter distance! My Phantom 3 pro would just be getting started!
Cool vid 😎 live on the Big island I flew my drone to see the fireworks on New years 👍
Lucky MoFo!! Lol. Glad you were able to get it, before it swam away. Thanks for all the videos...
Bro honestly that is by far the coolest drone I've ever seen!!! Now I just have to buy one. I'm currently using the mjx bugs b2w GPS drone but I want that one. What is the max distance it can fly??
It's limited to 500 meters until you change the limit in the software while plugging it into your computer.
Dustin Dunnill Cool thanks bro.. Keep those great vids coming!!.
That water is so beautiful.
Nice video! I love the new splash drone!
+Eckholdt Vlogs Thanks. It's pretty awesome 👍🍻
Is anyone else getting dizzy from the fisheye lens..?
Nah fam, your trippin my g
Good video, interesting drone, I live by the sea so perfect
Try find your mavic with this
I did. Doesn't swim too well. Ha.
I suspect that your control signal gets damped when the antenna is moved from the nipples to the arms. Radio waves don't go well underwater. You stated on the SD 2 that the antennas were in the nipples so they would be out of the water when upside down and therefore get a better signal reception. By the way on a pool float test I dropped my SD 3 during recovery , it landed upside down and it self righted without me doing anything. I have not retested that so it may have been a one off event.
I moved my video antenna up into the arm because I lost FPV when in the water when it was in the nipple.
Damn I miss Hawaii. You're living the dream dude.
Awesome video....answered my question on floating if it hits the water. Do you need a licenses and do you have to send paper work some where to register your drone ? How much was the drone and do you need a cell phone for this drone to fly ? Thanks again.....great place to live...
Check your drone regulations for your country. Done need cell phone unless you want to try way point flight.
Thats an Amazing drone
I wish i can afford it
But only in my dreams
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What's the price tag
Good video Dustin watching here in Philippines
This was a fun video. I miss Hawaii now.
Wow It good
Like your videos, seems you always push the limits of the batteries of the drones you review lol
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Hey Dustin, love the review. Are there any aftermarket range extenders that would work with the SwellPro setup?
Thanks, you could use parabolic dish on controller antennas or an amp would work to boost signal 👍
is it possible the relocating of the antennas may have effected the righting and return home?
was she "geo fenced" at 500 m?
33.05 its a ray of some kind.( sting or Manta)....great video
One of my favorit drone pilot drone riviewer..
+ROBES CHANEL Thank you. Very kind comment 😀✌
You are wellcome my dustin.. 'salam terbang dari pilot indonesia buat pilot hawaii'., success forever mr dunhil !!
ROBES CHANEL agreed !
Love it! You have the nicest testing grounds😂😂. So jealous. I love my swift 2. Swellpro makes some quality stuff, just don't flip it.lol I'm sure some firmware changes can fix that.👍👍
+Brandon Z I've shared my recommendation to SwellPro today and they are positive about letting it arm and roll briefly when upside down in water to make it fully right 👍. Hope they can.
Dustin Dunnill awesome! I'm sure they can make that happen, it will be a great water/air explorer. Now we just need you to find some sharks or whales. That would be cool 😎😁
Grate video footage man thanks for all the info on this drone
Makes me want to get one of these drones
This is where I great my slash dream drone fix. Lmao😂 always great my brother. Cheers and happy flying
+Big drone flyer77 😉👍
awesome review. What a cool drone, so much you could do with this machine. As you said a bit of a con not being able to flip up right. Anyways Dustin thanks very much and really enjoy your thorough work. Cheers friend. ✈️😊
+Georgewrigley Thanks George. Glad you enjoy my work. 👍
Dustin Dunnill you’re welcome. Looking forward to seeing your next video ✈️😊
8:36 did a bug walk across the camera 😂
sure
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Alex Acosta yes
Justnn yup
wow, i want this kind of drone, really awesome, thanks for uploading this video
good idea to calibrate before you put the props on just in case.
I like your videos
I want one that has a amazing camera, and that can fly with the best of them. And I want it to be able to just fall or land and it still work underwater. I can dream.. for now lol. That be so soon tho if you could just go to air to water or water to air without having to put anything extra for it to work lol.
FishNinja i’m getting a mavic air propably, But registering it is gonna be hard i think.. well i, Nvm
great video ive been looking into drones what do you think i should get for my first drone i will be starting a you tube account and if you dont mind what do you use to edit your videos i like how you edit your videos anything would be helpful thanks you
Chicks love this drone.
Literally. Lol.
Great part 2! Like everything but not the Geo Fencing range limitations by default.
+Drone On yes, the chicks were all over this one..lol. I'm going to take off the range limit and do a range test 👍
How do you take off the Geo Fencing?
+Luke Watkins you can remove it with the sd3 assist software when connected to computer
Good video really didn’t like that you only shot in 1080 tho really didn’t give us Any idea what the camera is really capable of
this is awesome! just found your channel definitely got my sub. I miss Maui! looking to buy a condo there soon. I love how Maui is super drone friendly compared to Oahu. keep it up.
Dang,that's a shame,that was my main concern about it not self righting,I wonder if some type of pole on top with a float would help it to flip upright?.Thanks for the review
+timbobain SwellPro is hopefully implementing the ability to fully roll to right side up like I was trying to do in the pool in the end but couldn't quite complete the roll.
That I give up, Need improve that flip maybe need to tell those to improve that move or change the prototype in that Drone I guess am not that wise in those toys but at least you tried hard give you 9 tumbs Bro good job!!
Good afternoon. Where did you film this video, is it a very beautiful place?
a hunchback transparent dome instead of its original bonnet could be an elegant solution ! (?) ; )
Cool video dude! Definitely want one of these when they fix the flip over issue!
+Captain UAV I've voiced to them to fix it and they are positive about it... so hopefully. 👍
I hope so to because I love to fly over water. Makes me nervous every time I do though so this would be a perfect fit for me.