Buongiorno Scusa volevo chiederti queste informazioni il drone all'accensione mentre sono in barca ma non all'Ancora Quindi con un po' di scarroccio il drone non riesce a fare il Fix e mi dice sempre basso segnale GPS nonostante indica che ce ne sono 17 quindi non viene la scritta Ready to fly La mia domanda è : devo fermare la barca all'Ancora oppure il problema è un altro? Grazie mille ciao Pietro
i had the 'max distance' thing on my mini 3 set to 1 kilometer thinking i wont ever need to fly more than 1 kilometer away.. went on a bikeride and had it track me on a 'follow me' and was biking home.. was aiming to land on the deck by my parents house, but that was about 5 meters too far for it.. it was fun.. the roof of my car was close enough and landed there.. turned that thing off right after..
Great content and explanation, I’d like to share something: I’ve flown drones from boats as photographer and also because I’m sailboat captain. Two of the most important things I learned was: if you can take off with the boat detained and land it same way, you’ll avoid many headaches. Once it’s flying, hoist the sails will take less than 3 minutes on 40-50 feet long or shorter vessels, and the visibility is better without sails, either to start flying or to get the drone back. The other tip would be: “turn off the radar” it’s a pain and could create some interference. Salut !
We insist the catcher wears eye protection - really important when catching a drone from a fast moving yacht (we can't always slow the boat to recover our drone). The Phantom 3's & Phantom 4 Pros are the ultimate drones for short handed sailors. Troy & Pascale from @FreeRangeLiving attached a stiff piece of old halyard with velcro to their Mavic, which worked really well - and is free.
I'd love to know more about the handle for a Mavic Pro or the Mavic Air2 - sure would help with retrieving the drone from the boat! Great tips, thanks!!!!
Buongiorno Scusa volevo chiederti queste informazioni il drone all'accensione mentre sono in barca ma non all'Ancora Quindi con un po' di scarroccio il drone non riesce a fare il Fix e mi dice sempre basso segnale GPS nonostante indica che ce ne sono 17 quindi non viene la scritta Ready to fly La mia domanda è : devo fermare la barca all'Ancora oppure il problema è un altro? Grazie mille ciao Pietro
Hello congratulations for this interesting video I wanted to ask you for this information I tried to take off from the boat in the middle of the sea but the drone does not give me the ok to take off it keeps telling me low GPS signal even though there are 15 or 16 satellites when I go back to mooring at the anchored wharf and stationary inside the marina instead it gives me almost immediately ready to fly it's ready to fly what could have happened because I can't take off while I'm with the boat in the middle of the sea? Thanks bye
Could be the location you are launching from on the boat? There may be some interference from a device in the location the drone is launching from ... Just my guess.
Wish i watch your video a lot sooner. I didn't have anyone to release and catch my Mavic 2 zoom while i was filming a vessel during its sea trial. Taking off and landing while the vessel was testing its top speed around 20+knot was madness. Taking off wasn't that bad compare to landing it. But it still dangerous, it will take off and went strait off the back of the stern and above the water, if u have something obstructing, it's gonna be a disaster. luckily the helipad got only a 3ft fencing, so a fast vertical speed will allow u to go over the fence instead of into it. BUT! only if u have enough clearance like a helipad. for a small boat, u gonna need to hand launch it. Oh ya, i was struggling the the 'IMU redundancy' issue, block the drone from locking onto the gps, get the prop rotating then only u're good to go. Remember, if the boat/vessel is moving, u got to straight away move you drone to match the boat speed, then only it will 'seems' like hovering on the moving boat. Upon landing, the drone will somewhat drifting on the helipad, thinking the ground is stationary, which it's not, the ground(vessel) was moving at 20knot, luckily the helipad was large enough, allowing the prop to fully stop after drifting about 10-15ft. NEVER try these if u don't have space large enough, get someone to catch it like being shown in the video, just follow the video advise, u'll be much safer. Even though no drone or bank account were harm, I'll definitely go with your advise, get a glove and give it to someone to catch it. Having someone to assist the take off and landing really makes a huge different. Thanks for advise man, u're saving a lot of drone operators from loosing their beloved drones and wonderful footages.
Hi André-- thank you for your clear video-- and man, your shots looked so great. Question-- what is the max wind speed that you fly in? And how about rain-- avoid it?
Hello André, great tips, thanks. I have a doubt, what do you think is best to shoot regattas from a boat following the racing boats? A FPV drone like Dji Avata 2 o a regular one like Dji mini 4 pro or mavic?
Great and instructive video. I've been flying from boats for a while, and yes, landing is the struggle. I still prefer to use the Phantom 4 at sea, simply because the screen interface is better with Go than with Fly. It's also easier to grab than most other drone, but those propellers are really powerful. I once had to land it on an 18' speedboat in choppy seas. Not fun.
Excellent content Andre! Wondering if you feel that paying more $$ to get a "waterproof" drone like the PowerEgg X or the SplashPro is worth it? Also the "follow me" feature seems like an important one for people who are trying to both sail and film at the same time.
I'm surprised you don't add just enough flotation material so that it won't totally sink. I see so many guys lose their drones when just a bit of super lightweight foam would make it recoverable. Have you tried this before?
Great video Andre! I recently purcahsed a Mavic 3 drone and do boat marketing and would love to save some fingers. Do you have any more info on the handle you made. Is it able to be purchased? Thanks so much!
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That was excellent and very comprehensive Andre 🙌🏼
Well done mate.
Thanks mate 😁 💪🏼
Buongiorno Scusa volevo chiederti queste informazioni il drone all'accensione mentre sono in barca ma non all'Ancora Quindi con un po' di scarroccio il drone non riesce a fare il Fix e mi dice sempre basso segnale GPS nonostante indica che ce ne sono 17 quindi non viene la scritta Ready to fly La mia domanda è : devo fermare la barca all'Ancora oppure il problema è un altro? Grazie mille ciao Pietro
i had the 'max distance' thing on my mini 3 set to 1 kilometer thinking i wont ever need to fly more than 1 kilometer away.. went on a bikeride and had it track me on a 'follow me' and was biking home.. was aiming to land on the deck by my parents house, but that was about 5 meters too far for it.. it was fun.. the roof of my car was close enough and landed there.. turned that thing off right after..
Great content and explanation, I’d like to share something: I’ve flown drones from boats as photographer and also because I’m sailboat captain. Two of the most important things I learned was: if you can take off with the boat detained and land it same way, you’ll avoid many headaches. Once it’s flying, hoist the sails will take less than 3 minutes on 40-50 feet long or shorter vessels, and the visibility is better without sails, either to start flying or to get the drone back. The other tip would be: “turn off the radar” it’s a pain and could create some interference. Salut !
This is the first video I've seen with actual useful information to help fly safely off a boat.
Nunu!!!
Standing by on 16 m8
Very detailed. Very logical. Well done, sir. There is a lot of hard-earned knowledge packed into this video!
Thanks Andre! This was soo helpful, as I prepare to film TransPac ‘25! I’ll hit you up for info on that handle 🤙🏽
The absolute best video on this subject, every piece of advice is a gold nugget 👊
We insist the catcher wears eye protection - really important when catching a drone from a fast moving yacht (we can't always slow the boat to recover our drone). The Phantom 3's & Phantom 4 Pros are the ultimate drones for short handed sailors. Troy & Pascale from @FreeRangeLiving attached a stiff piece of old halyard with velcro to their Mavic, which worked really well - and is free.
Brilliant! Nice to see how a pro does it. Thanks so much for sharing!
Great tips, hopefully find boat flight this year
Excellent and very comprehensive video! Thanks a lot!!!!
Very clear and precise. Thank you.
💪🏼
I'd love to know more about the handle for a Mavic Pro or the Mavic Air2 - sure would help with retrieving the drone from the boat! Great tips, thanks!!!!
very good video man very helpful
Some good tips, thank you. 😊 👍🏻
Awesome André!!
A very good video with many items that I wouldn't have considered.
Very interesting and unique video!👍
Nice André! Valuable info!
Thanks for this video! it helps!
Impresive experience to shared.thanks
Thank you. This is the best video I have seen on using a drone from a boat. I will shoot you an email to enquire about the handle you made.
Brilliant Video and awesome cinematography thanks
Very nice and informative!
Buongiorno Scusa volevo chiederti queste informazioni il drone all'accensione mentre sono in barca ma non all'Ancora Quindi con un po' di scarroccio il drone non riesce a fare il Fix e mi dice sempre basso segnale GPS nonostante indica che ce ne sono 17 quindi non viene la scritta Ready to fly La mia domanda è : devo fermare la barca all'Ancora oppure il problema è un altro? Grazie mille ciao Pietro
Hello congratulations for this interesting video I wanted to ask you for this information I tried to take off from the boat in the middle of the sea but the drone does not give me the ok to take off it keeps telling me low GPS signal even though there are 15 or 16 satellites when I go back to mooring at the anchored wharf and stationary inside the marina instead it gives me almost immediately ready to fly it's ready to fly what could have happened because I can't take off while I'm with the boat in the middle of the sea? Thanks bye
Could be the location you are launching from on the boat?
There may be some interference from a device in the location the drone is launching from ... Just my guess.
Hi André, excellent vid. Do you still sell the grab handle for the mavic pro?
Awesome! Thank you 🥳
Awesome, tons of info and some wild shots. Thanks alot!
Hope I can help!
Great video ! Learned a lot!
Good advice. Solid bro.
Great tips thanks!!!
Wish i watch your video a lot sooner. I didn't have anyone to release and catch my Mavic 2 zoom while i was filming a vessel during its sea trial. Taking off and landing while the vessel was testing its top speed around 20+knot was madness.
Taking off wasn't that bad compare to landing it. But it still dangerous, it will take off and went strait off the back of the stern and above the water, if u have something obstructing, it's gonna be a disaster. luckily the helipad got only a 3ft fencing, so a fast vertical speed will allow u to go over the fence instead of into it. BUT! only if u have enough clearance like a helipad. for a small boat, u gonna need to hand launch it.
Oh ya, i was struggling the the 'IMU redundancy' issue, block the drone from locking onto the gps, get the prop rotating then only u're good to go.
Remember, if the boat/vessel is moving, u got to straight away move you drone to match the boat speed, then only it will 'seems' like hovering on the moving boat.
Upon landing, the drone will somewhat drifting on the helipad, thinking the ground is stationary, which it's not, the ground(vessel) was moving at 20knot, luckily the helipad was large enough, allowing the prop to fully stop after drifting about 10-15ft. NEVER try these if u don't have space large enough, get someone to catch it like being shown in the video, just follow the video advise, u'll be much safer.
Even though no drone or bank account were harm, I'll definitely go with your advise, get a glove and give it to someone to catch it. Having someone to assist the take off and landing really makes a huge different. Thanks for advise man, u're saving a lot of drone operators from loosing their beloved drones and wonderful footages.
My pleasure man 🤙🏼
Hi André-- thank you for your clear video-- and man, your shots looked so great. Question-- what is the max wind speed that you fly in? And how about rain-- avoid it?
Need that landing gear on my mini 3 pro :D
Hello André, great tips, thanks. I have a doubt, what do you think is best to shoot regattas from a boat following the racing boats? A FPV drone like Dji Avata 2 o a regular one like Dji mini 4 pro or mavic?
good stuff, Andre! thank you 🙂
What tipy of FPV drone eould you recommend for shooting reggatas ehile being a memeber of the crew
Awesome video Andre🙌🏼 We will be getting a drone as soon as we can afford it, so these tips will be exactly what we need! Thank you x
That’s so good to hear! Glad I could help!
Excellent video André
Thank you very much Andre! Excellent tips!
My pleasure!
Very good explaination, thank you very much!
Great tips
Tysm!!
Great and instructive video. I've been flying from boats for a while, and yes, landing is the struggle. I still prefer to use the Phantom 4 at sea, simply because the screen interface is better with Go than with Fly. It's also easier to grab than most other drone, but those propellers are really powerful. I once had to land it on an 18' speedboat in choppy seas. Not fun.
Great tips!
Hey man, are you coming to the Transat CIC? Can I buy one of those handles off you?!
Can you send me on the link for the mavic handle. Thanks
This is fantastic and very useful video! 🤩Liked 👍🏻Subscribed ⭐
What drone did u use?
Great! Thank's a lot!!!
Excellent content Andre! Wondering if you feel that paying more $$ to get a "waterproof" drone like the PowerEgg X or the SplashPro is worth it? Also the "follow me" feature seems like an important one for people who are trying to both sail and film at the same time.
That might be cool! Honestly I have never tried them, but it could be a cool improovement! Depends on video quality I think!
I'm surprised you don't add just enough flotation material so that it won't totally sink. I see so many guys lose their drones when just a bit of super lightweight foam would make it recoverable. Have you tried this before?
Normally we sail so fast or are racing that we cannot recover the drone!
v good thank you
Great video! Is there any budget drone you'd recommend, or things to look out?
Never flown one. Winds up here can get to 40 knots
The mavic line is surprisingly good! Although not sure about the cheaper ones!
Do you have a link to your printed handle?
Hey man! Email me at andre@cinesailing.com
Great video Andre! I recently purcahsed a Mavic 3 drone and do boat marketing and would love to save some fingers. Do you have any more info on the handle you made. Is it able to be purchased? Thanks so much!
We have a model made, but not tested a lot on the mavic 3!
Do you still make and sell the handles for a Mavic drone?
I do! Please email me at andre@cinesailing.com!
i just realised this is andré slv
The problem is that with DJI Mini2 is not possible to disactivate RTH and max distance😭😭😭
Yeah that’s a deal breaker
Interesting but did you tried to catch the drone alone while sailing ?
Hey!
When the conditions are not super strong, I can do it!
good information, but give link to audio or text file. watching you talk is not useful or relevent.
Thank you❤