I was just saying out loud what beautiful lines Uma has! Classic! You don't find that in the years that follow. And she was headed for the junkyard! What a #1 SAVE!
I’m a drone flyer myself as well and very impressed at how well y’all launch and retrieve the drones while in motion. People that don’t fly can’t comprehend how difficult that stunt is to complete. Extremely impressed!! Sails Up!!
yeah i dont want to catch my mavic standing on level ground let alone on a moving boat, i even considered buying an older phantom just to fly and catch solo on my dingy, but still, not at 6 kts
This is incredibly hard yet was made to look so simple. I watched the catch 3 times. I have experience flying drones and wish to warn people of doing this if they aren’t highly confident.
It would probably actually be easier to match speeds in acro mode but that means flying it like a helicopter which is a skill some little can take years to learn.
I just loved Kika's face when she finds out, "I'm catching the drone?" Nothing like riding a Bucking Bronco when trying to do repairs! Thank you for filming, editing, music, and sharing your video's! Stay Safe you Two!
This would be a 'behind the scenes' video - except you two, and this channel, are so open and transparent about what goes on, and that's what makes it real. Never change!
Hello Dan and Kiki. You folks are truly an inspiration for anyone trying to venture out ….. I was introduced to your site by a neighbour and avid sailor …. I have binge watched your videos and have watched the first 135 episodes in less than 3 weeks …. Being retired and in Canada at this time what a great way to spend ones time …. Dan watching all that you have accomplished, to me you are truly the “ ” and Kiki you are the “” …. Carry on.
Glad to get drone lessons from a boat.. I fly drones but not from a boat so this was especially interesting to me, the more so because of how realistic the sailing cinematography comes across. Good job, as usual. Drone photography really enhances sailing videos.
Tom The Expert Drone Pilot seems a pretty darned cool guy! I like him, you can have him back anytime you like. The video comparison and comments about each drone were fascinating! I shall have to watch this several times to absorb it all
I am a long time DJI drone pilot, so when I say this was some of the greatest action drone footage, I know what I am saying. Well done and as always well edited! You guys rock!!💥🧨💥
Technical nautical terminology with Kika. ‘Holy shit.’ Also, thank you so much for your ability to lay down background sound track at a level that doesn’t cause brain damage when wearing head phones.
I have been watching your channel for years! Every time I want to escape daily nonsense of useless noise I immerse myself into your travels. 🥂. Thanks 😊
Maintenance of the boat is also interesting. Maybe some behind scenes video about boring every day duties? Up to now, I thought, that you prepared your boat so perfectly, that you don’t need to make any small repairs or changes :) Great footages of Uma and Svalbard. I wish I go to there sometime in the future. Cheers from Poland.
Wow!!!! You're on Vinson of Antarctica!!!!!!!!!!!!! Seriously? Holy crap!! I'm just 4:43 in and I'm already blown away by your sail repair under extraordinary conditions and now this. Wow. Now back to our regularly scheduled program...
What a GREAT video on how to use a drone from a moving boat! I’ve seen so many “fail” drone videos where operators do it wrong, and with very expensive consequences. You guys covered the bases, and I like that whoever is the catcher wears protective gloves. In general though, bigger drones can handle the wind much better, and sport mode should be used only to catch up. I would suggest that you recalibrate the compass away from anything metal though, especially when you travel to different locations. It’s a pain in the neck, but will save you from one of those expensive malfunctions. One other suggestion. DJI drones, especially the newer ones, have pre-programmed flight programs. The one that I have in mind is “orbit”. I’ve used this program on stationary subjects and it’s great! It’ll orbit the subject and keep it centered. If it does the same thing for your boat the results would be fantastic!
Great video! Well done flying the drones and great work fixing the sail! Great to see Uma sailing so well in such a spectacular location! Thanks for showing us all of this!
I was surprised how healed over Uma was on the sail killer job flying the drones you guys made it look so easy when in fact it is super difficult to pull off what you where doing Great job that dock floating around was friggin scary big time thanks for the lesson on drones as well.
I believe sailing up there has helped your sailing tremendously. You now carry quite a bit of sail, you have it set up good, a decent bit of heal without white knuckleing it.
About the sliders: I had a bad experience with a friend and his Lagoon: We test set the main and couldn't get it back down. There came another old Lagoon owner along and told us to clean the mast rail twice a year - otherwise the sail can stuck. We cleaned the rail with no success - then in a second attempt we cleaned all the sliders. After that the sail went smooth again.
@@wjhann4836 Sounds like it needs a specifically designed track scraper car.... one that can be run up and down the track on its own, on a looped hallyard before having to hoist a sail.. done frequently enough it should prevent any build up inside and as it doesnt have a sail hanging on it and trying to twist it, (with a simple adjustable spring pre load) it should make it as easy to haul up and down as flag. So after lowering the sail a couple of trips of the scraper car to the top and back should be enough to keep any build up at bay.. felt brushes or rollers and a drip feed bottle of PTFE lube should keep things moving for most masts. A small gap ,port or hatch at the bottom of the cars track run should facilitate swapping and also be large enough to allow the interception of any falling detritus and enable its removal🤔.
@@clivestainlesssteelwomble7665 Well that Lagoon had how is it called - cars with reels that reach from outside over the rail. So we cleaned them with a small brush without moving the sail. It was stunning: 2 days before a sailor was pulled up the mast and brushed all the rail - nothing. Brushing that cars - everything fine.
It's super interesting watching you guys grow your skills, looking for every little bit of better. It's definitely working . There's days we can almost feel the wind and the cold on our faces, feel the roll and suck in the clean, crisp air.
With Dans engineering & architectural skills it's a wonder he hasn't come up with a drone catching/landing station ... or is that the next episode ? Stay Safe & Fair Winds !!
Just heard you say "Should get one of those Palms" meaning a sailmakers' palm. I have been working on sails and rigs (not full time, but enough) to believe that having the right tools is key to a good job and making your tools all last. So why a Sailmakers Palm for pushing the needle through the many layers of webbing, using plyers to push and pull the needle through puts markings on the needle which makes it snag and harder to push through! Also as you have found can also result inbreaking the needle! Thoroughly enjoy your videos, and interested to see how the full electric system works on extended cruise.
You all were paying attention to the drone flying but the drones actually took amazing footage of UMA with the glacier behind. Incredible place on earth.
Kika is definitely the star of this show. You all are always bettering your game and sharing it with the patience of Sherlock Holmes. At least on screen. Your floating stage is always pristine. One day I’ll be a patreon
To begin, I'm impressed that you have taken a '72 Pearson that was a month away from the salvage yard and turned it into a really beautiful (outside and inside) sailing yacht that has taken you to some beautiful anchorages in remote locations in the Atlantic littoral region. You obviously know the value of having overhead drone shots for your audience appreciation and with a significant WoW value! Flying them from a moving sailboat is probably the most challenging use of them for vlogging. It is always great to see it being done well and learning how to improve one's skills. Flying large and heavy aircraft from, and back to a ship is difficult but the techniques are similar, in that you launch and catch them, allbeit from opposite ends of the boat. Have you considered using a "plaster hawk' with a magnetic tape covering (like the signs used for advertising on the doors of cars) as a recovery platform? You could epoxy some nickel-sized neodymium magnets to the feet of the drone and it should stick pretty quickly and well to the landing platform. I would think it would be easier and safer than a hand grab, although you did that very well. I thought that making a survival vest for it out of styrofoam that could be attached to it just before it was launched out over water, would make it possible to at least recover a crashed drone to get your SD card back.
As an owner of both a Phantom 3 Pro and a Mavic Air 2, I totally agree with your comparison of the two platforms. Old school versus New school for sure.
Hey Kika, I was so proud of you when you clipped on with your safety line. Safety is always number one on a boat and you just demonstrated that to the entire world.
Three things: 1. You mention anything about Antarctica and I'm all ears.....Been there. 2. Larger inflatable fenders is not what I'm used to seeing on other sailing video's..... Very practical .. thumbs up on that 3. Killer shots of UMA heeled over .............. Kudo's for that as well .................... enjoy
Great idea to try out the drones while you are sailing around Svalbard, serving two purposes: drone school, and an additional record of your time in such a beautiful Arctic location, capturing the beauty of the surrounding mountains.
Well, I sold the couch. I just purchased a 45' Gary Mull sailboat and she is going to be my new home. Thanks for the inspiration and y'all be safe up north!
Loved the tip of moving the boat to the drone, thinking how I'd fly and land on a dive rib, so a platform more manoeuvrable than a boat under sail, great footage btw.
I saw a bird cage in a charity shop yesterday. Now I must rush back before it is sold. I am going to buy one of those face shields. I'm sick of trying to remove vegetation from my specs after using a line trimmer and washing antifoul off my face is rubbish as well.
I've got the DJI mini 2 and so far it's been great. However, I'm always stationary. Flying from a moving platform is next level difficult. Hat's off on the catches, good job! I get nervous enough catching standing still. ha.
I like watching that boat hull cutting through the water. It seems as if the sails are the correct size and trimmed well, and the hull shape efficient so that the boat easily powers through the waves and chop without stumbling or thrashing. Perhaps some of that perception comes from the minimal wake that is created also. Watching every week from Vancouver, BC.
When catching anything keep your elbow bent. With your arm straight, like you were doing, you have less reaction ability. Look at base ball players catching fly balls, foot ball receivers catching passes, etc. Stay loose in the arm better reaction time etc. Stretch your arm out to judge distance for both of you, but keep it flexed for catching.
Wow. You are two seriously bad-ass sailors. You'll be 90 and telling your sailing stories of taking the first electric sailboat boat into Svalbard- in winter yet- and people will be saying, "You did what?" Wow. Just wow. This was amazing. Nice catching, Kika. Great, great drone shots.
Great video again, guys! Love the footage from all three drones, the light up there in in Svalbard is amazing. Seeing you guys race along at 6 or 6+ knots is quite a new view on Uma. You guys are probably sick of me "Droning" on and on, but look into the Rapido 40 or the Dragonfly. You'll have faster and smoother passages. It's a treat to be able to spend 20 minutes a week with you guys!
@@SailingUma I know that! As much as you liked sailing the Dazcat, you'd probably love the Rapido. You guys can probably arrange to sail one for a day - or a few days and do a review of it.
We made some big rope fenders that we use instead of fender boards. We had nasty swell like that in the Azores against a seawall and rope won’t pop like inflatable fenders can.
Great video! Again! You got some awesome shots with the drone. UMA looks incredible under full sail. Loved the lesson in flying and catching the drone from a moving boat. As always I super love watching your sail handling.
Yeah that just raised my anxiety level and I'm a pretty chill guy. Lol. I literally just finished flying my Autel Evo around the lake looking for wild pigs. I don't even want to think about retrieving a drone from a sailboat haulling butt through semi choppy seas
I am a new drone flyer and i really enjoy the DJI Mavic mini 2. I have always enjoyed your drone footage and look forward to learning to do some fun video memories.
Repairing a sail runner. Film it and then? Mix it with the rolling and stamping boat on the waves and there you have it. Another marvellous choreography that ends with waves on the shore that are the same hight as before... oh no, that was a close up of the next day where all was calm. What a transition to the next chapter! Drone flying with a specialist and learning new tricks. That story was clear and beautiful. Thank you!
Hi guys just wonderful to see Uma from the air , Looks like you guys are having a lot of fun love the videos keep up the hard work Cliff from Logan City Queensland Australia
I really like experiencing Svalbard without the drama - Cool it is just a place where people work, live, and play. Loved the tracking system video too. I do pretty well with my Mavic mini but it is very light for all but fairly gentle winds. Easy to catch though. I definitely think Kika should do a Svalbard silks with her offshore gear on. LOL
Only Kika & Dan could come up with the brilliant/wild/daring (you chose) idea of a tech review of drone IA and capture where 'ONLY' stands for *tacking Uma in 15 knots Arctic wind and bumpy sea!*
You truly have the most interesting videos and I spend most of my viewing time watching the two of you. Thank you for the way you give information about all you experience.
I enjoy your videos very much. In a couple of months I will start my solo circumnavigation and I would like to buy a drone. Would there be a drone that’s good to fly and catch alone?
We've found DJI makes the most reliable drones. You don't want it "returning home" for no reason, 3 miles back in your wake. The bigger the drone the better the quality and the stronger the motors. But also the nastier the cuts on your fingers from prop strike. We REALLY like our little Mini 3 pro. Besides, crashing a $500 drone doesn't hurt quite as much as loosing a $5000 drone....
@@SailingUma we just bought a mini 2 as a first drone (until I decide which to move up) and currently learning to hand launch and retrieve solo… do you hand catch your mini 3 pro in the same manner? That’s the one I’m looking at next. Wife and I love your content! Keep up the amazing videography!
You guys could easily install a lightweight magnetic plate to use as a landing pad instead of trying to catch it with your hands.....some intense velcro might do the trick as a landing pad too if the Mavic Air 2 is super lightweight. Awesome work on this episode. You guys rock.
That was interesting and Kika looks so much more safe. Okay, my grammar was off in that sentence, but oh well. I loved the drone shots with the boat healed over and really traveling. That was some awesome footage you got. Your friend was definitely an expert in showing you how to do it better.
Your spelling was off too - it's 'heeling' not 'healing' - but who cares? Your sentiment is exactly right, having something solid to grip on makes the action far more stable.
i would recommend the sailor's palm for push, then the pliers for pull. the beauty of the thing is once you get it fit (mine is a little loose intentionally) your hands are still both totally free and you don't know it's on unless you need it. "let's rock and roll" HA I thought you had enough of that the day before! Sea you next week!
Holy cow!!! Hang on y’all!! I can’t wait for every new episode, very thoughtfully filmed and edited!!!! BRAVO If your ever in Oklahoma we’ll hook you up!
Beautiful, and successful! I "saw" the short stint in your Live Tracking, thinking of a casual Patreon ride. The action here shows a hotter, thrilling adventure in the cold Arctic. Well done!
Watching this, I have an idea for drone makers. It would be nice if they could develop a wrist band a drone can home in to. It would free the operator from having to use the controller. The user can press a homing button on the band to tell to drone to come to their hand. Or, it can be an app on their phone, which is strapped to their lower arm -- like closer to their wrist. It's just a thought.
@@robnaylor3717 Hmm...I can see if you're holding the phone in one hand while trying to catch the drone with the other, in a situation shown in the video, how it could fall overboard. I envision something like the arm strap people use for their phones when they are jogging or exercising. However, instead of high up on the arm, it should be a strap you can use to attach the phone to your wrist, like a large watch.
I've seen in SLV's videos before that they have a handle for the bottom of their mavics so you can catch it like a phantom. Maybe you could look into making one for your mavic air. It might make catching it a little easier.
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Can we talk about how beautiful UMA is sailing? And the backdrop is beyond words.
I agree, there is something majestic about a mono-hull heeled over under full sail in a rough sea.
A big Catamaran is just not the same.
NOPE... Can't talk about it. ONLY LOOK. Yep. NO TALKING.
I was just saying out loud what beautiful lines Uma has! Classic! You don't find that in the years that follow. And she was headed for the junkyard! What a #1 SAVE!
@@HappyBuddhaBoyd That is exactly what I was going to say!
Without a doubt!!
I’m a drone flyer myself as well and very impressed at how well y’all launch and retrieve the drones while in motion. People that don’t fly can’t comprehend how difficult that stunt is to complete. Extremely impressed!! Sails Up!!
Lol I was gritting my teeth nearly through the whole drone portion of this episode.
yeah i dont want to catch my mavic standing on level ground let alone on a moving boat, i even considered buying an older phantom just to fly and catch solo on my dingy, but still, not at 6 kts
This is incredibly hard yet was made to look so simple. I watched the catch 3 times. I have experience flying drones and wish to warn people of doing this if they aren’t highly confident.
It would probably actually be easier to match speeds in acro mode but that means flying it like a helicopter which is a skill some little can take years to learn.
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I just loved Kika's face when she finds out, "I'm catching the drone?" Nothing like riding a Bucking Bronco when trying to do repairs! Thank you for filming, editing, music, and sharing your video's! Stay Safe you Two!
kikas expression was priceless.
I could do without the Millennial whoop music, but otherwise this episode was brilliant. ; )
This would be a 'behind the scenes' video - except you two, and this channel, are so open and transparent about what goes on, and that's what makes it real. Never change!
"it's a honest cold" Love that.
Uma sure is pretty when she's under sail! Some of the best footage of Uma ever. You two have a beautiful vessel.
Hello Dan and Kiki. You folks are truly an inspiration for anyone trying to venture out ….. I was introduced to your site by a neighbour and avid sailor …. I have binge watched your videos and have watched the first 135 episodes in less than 3 weeks …. Being retired and in Canada at this time what a great way to spend ones time …. Dan watching all that you have accomplished, to me you are truly the “ ” and Kiki you are the “” …. Carry on.
Glad to get drone lessons from a boat.. I fly drones but not from a boat so this was especially interesting to me, the more so because of how realistic the sailing cinematography comes across. Good job, as usual. Drone photography really enhances sailing videos.
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Tom The Expert Drone Pilot seems a pretty darned cool guy! I like him, you can have him back anytime you like. The video comparison and comments about each drone were fascinating! I shall have to watch this several times to absorb it all
They AA are in the Faroe isle at the moment and heading for Iceland and then Greenland in the spring.
I am a long time DJI drone pilot, so when I say this was some of the greatest action drone footage, I know what I am saying. Well done and as always well edited! You guys rock!!💥🧨💥
I know! Im so interested in doing nice big drone shots, and videos like these are helpful. What would you recommend from your experience?
@@thatoceanvibe2058 I suggest any of the Mavic family of DJI drones.
I love the closing drone shot at the end where the shot widens and then you see the glacier in the back. Breathtaking!
Technical nautical terminology with Kika.
‘Holy shit.’
Also, thank you so much for your ability to lay down background sound track at a level that doesn’t cause brain damage when wearing head phones.
Newbie here, just finished binge and current with all videos. The thirst is insatiable. Thank you for the education and fun you provide.
I got caught up recently also. What an amazing voyage. Truly a cut above the rest.
I have been watching your channel for years! Every time I want to escape daily nonsense of useless noise I immerse myself into your travels. 🥂. Thanks 😊
Maintenance of the boat is also interesting. Maybe some behind scenes video about boring every day duties? Up to now, I thought, that you prepared your boat so perfectly, that you don’t need to make any small repairs or changes :) Great footages of Uma and Svalbard. I wish I go to there sometime in the future. Cheers from Poland.
I'm so proud of you two. Bold and daring you are. 78 degrees N...wow
Wow!!!! You're on Vinson of Antarctica!!!!!!!!!!!!! Seriously? Holy crap!! I'm just 4:43 in and I'm already blown away by your sail repair under extraordinary conditions and now this. Wow. Now back to our regularly scheduled program...
What a GREAT video on how to use a drone from a moving boat! I’ve seen so many “fail” drone videos where operators do it wrong, and with very expensive consequences. You guys covered the bases, and I like that whoever is the catcher wears protective gloves.
In general though, bigger drones can handle the wind much better, and sport mode should be used only to catch up. I would suggest that you recalibrate the compass away from anything metal though, especially when you travel to different locations. It’s a pain in the neck, but will save you from one of those expensive malfunctions.
One other suggestion. DJI drones, especially the newer ones, have pre-programmed flight programs. The one that I have in mind is “orbit”. I’ve used this program on stationary subjects and it’s great! It’ll orbit the subject and keep it centered. If it does the same thing for your boat the results would be fantastic!
I enjoy you guys so much. You're simply very nice people. Thank you for sharing your life with us.
Yeah for sailing! This episode made me, once again, realize how much I love watching sailing footage.
Thank you!
Great video! Well done flying the drones and great work fixing the sail! Great to see Uma sailing so well in such a spectacular location! Thanks for showing us all of this!
Did I miss something? Did they tear a sail?
Best channel for actual sailing footage!
wow, the little drone shots were very good...
Love the "honest cold" comment, spent 2 years in Holland ship yards & that cold was like the UK dishonest.
I was surprised how healed over Uma was on the sail killer job flying the drones you guys made it look so easy when in fact it is super difficult to pull off what you where doing Great job that dock floating around was friggin scary big time thanks for the lesson on drones as well.
I believe sailing up there has helped your sailing tremendously. You now carry quite a bit of sail, you have it set up good, a decent bit of heal without white knuckleing it.
oh man..... nothin like a drone shot while sailing.......................... and the location. stunning
About the sliders: I had a bad experience with a friend and his Lagoon: We test set the main and couldn't get it back down.
There came another old Lagoon owner along and told us to clean the mast rail twice a year - otherwise the sail can stuck.
We cleaned the rail with no success - then in a second attempt we cleaned all the sliders. After that the sail went smooth again.
If you have a Dremel type tool you could polish those metal sliders and remove any corners that might catch and lock in the track.
@@clivestainlesssteelwomble7665 I'm afraid that won't help on debris mainly from salt. Even with polished sliders the room will fill up.
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Sounds like it needs a specifically designed track scraper car.... one that can be run up and down the track on its own, on a looped hallyard before having to hoist a sail.. done frequently enough it should prevent any build up inside and as it doesnt have a sail hanging on it and trying to twist it, (with a simple adjustable spring pre load) it should make it as easy to haul up and down as flag.
So after lowering the sail a couple of trips of the scraper car to the top and back should be enough to keep any build up at bay.. felt brushes or rollers and a drip feed bottle of PTFE lube should keep things moving for most masts.
A small gap ,port or hatch at the bottom of the cars track run should facilitate swapping and also be large enough to allow the interception of any falling detritus and enable its removal🤔.
@@clivestainlesssteelwomble7665 Well that Lagoon had how is it called - cars with reels that reach from outside over the rail. So we cleaned them with a small brush without moving the sail.
It was stunning: 2 days before a sailor was pulled up the mast and brushed all the rail - nothing. Brushing that cars - everything fine.
@@clivestainlesssteelwomble7665 Womble? I am a Womble, born in Wimbledon.
Some awesome shots of Uma doing what she does best. Love it
Very helpful tips from your ‘Expert’. Good that Kika feels more comfortable catching them at the back.
The drone footage of Uma sailing is epic!
It's super interesting watching you guys grow your skills, looking for every little bit of better. It's definitely working . There's days we can almost feel the wind and the cold on our faces, feel the roll and suck in the clean, crisp air.
With Dans engineering & architectural skills it's a wonder he hasn't come up with a drone catching/landing station ... or is that the next episode ? Stay Safe & Fair Winds !!
Just heard you say "Should get one of those Palms" meaning a sailmakers' palm. I have been working on sails and rigs (not full time, but enough) to believe that having the right tools is key to a good job and making your tools all last. So why a Sailmakers Palm for pushing the needle through the many layers of webbing, using plyers to push and pull the needle through puts markings on the needle which makes it snag and harder to push through! Also as you have found can also result inbreaking the needle!
Thoroughly enjoy your videos, and interested to see how the full electric system works on extended cruise.
Interesting dock you are tied to, looks like it is all high pressure poly pipe construction. another great vid guys thank you
I really like the normal stuff about what it takes to live on a boat. Keep up the good work 😊
Finally Uma has been filmed running free across the waves - such a lovely sight! (The three of you too, of course ;)
You all were paying attention to the drone flying but the drones actually took amazing footage of UMA with the glacier behind. Incredible place on earth.
What a beautifull sailing with all the sails up!
Kika is definitely the star of this show. You all are always bettering your game and sharing it with the patience of Sherlock Holmes. At least on screen. Your floating stage is always pristine. One day I’ll be a patreon
To begin, I'm impressed that you have taken a '72 Pearson that was a month away from the salvage yard and turned it into a really beautiful (outside and inside) sailing yacht that has taken you to some beautiful anchorages in remote locations in the Atlantic littoral region. You obviously know the value of having overhead drone shots for your audience appreciation and with a significant WoW value! Flying them from a moving sailboat is probably the most challenging use of them for vlogging. It is always great to see it being done well and learning how to improve one's skills. Flying large and heavy aircraft from, and back to a ship is difficult but the techniques are similar, in that you launch and catch them, allbeit from opposite ends of the boat.
Have you considered using a "plaster hawk' with a magnetic tape covering (like the signs used for advertising on the doors of cars) as a recovery platform? You could epoxy some nickel-sized neodymium magnets to the feet of the drone and it should stick pretty quickly and well to the landing platform. I would think it would be easier and safer than a hand grab, although you did that very well. I thought that making a survival vest for it out of styrofoam that could be attached to it just before it was launched out over water, would make it possible to at least recover a crashed drone to get your SD card back.
As an owner of both a Phantom 3 Pro and a Mavic Air 2, I totally agree with your comparison of the two platforms. Old school versus New school for sure.
Hey Kika, I was so proud of you when you clipped on with your safety line. Safety is always number one on a boat and you just demonstrated that to the entire world.
Three things:
1. You mention anything about Antarctica and I'm all ears.....Been there.
2. Larger inflatable fenders is not what I'm used to seeing on other sailing video's..... Very practical .. thumbs up on that
3. Killer shots of UMA heeled over .............. Kudo's for that as well .................... enjoy
Great idea to try out the drones while you are sailing around Svalbard, serving two purposes: drone school, and an additional record of your time in such a beautiful Arctic location, capturing the beauty of the surrounding mountains.
Well, I sold the couch. I just purchased a 45' Gary Mull sailboat and she is going to be my new home. Thanks for the inspiration and y'all be safe up north!
Loved the tip of moving the boat to the drone, thinking how I'd fly and land on a dive rib, so a platform more manoeuvrable than a boat under sail, great footage btw.
Just a thought, but what about eye protection when catching the drone on its return? A damaged eye from a rotating blade would be no fun off shore.
🤔🤔🤔 WAIT A MINUTE... that's true but why does nobody use eye protection?
This is a good piece of advice. Those blades are scary sharp.
Sounds like a piece of good advice !!
scrap that thought
I saw a bird cage in a charity shop yesterday. Now I must rush back before it is sold. I am going to buy one of those face shields. I'm sick of trying to remove vegetation from my specs after using a line trimmer and washing antifoul off my face is rubbish as well.
I've got the DJI mini 2 and so far it's been great. However, I'm always stationary. Flying from a moving platform is next level difficult. Hat's off on the catches, good job! I get nervous enough catching standing still. ha.
great shots of uma from the drone.
What an an amazing & raw part of the world. Loved the sailing drone footage. What an adventure you guys are having, thanks for sharing.
I like watching that boat hull cutting through the water. It seems as if the sails are the correct size and trimmed well, and the hull shape efficient so that the boat easily powers through the waves and chop without stumbling or thrashing. Perhaps some of that perception comes from the minimal wake that is created also. Watching every week from Vancouver, BC.
When catching anything keep your elbow bent. With your arm straight, like you were doing, you have less reaction ability. Look at base ball players catching fly balls, foot ball receivers catching passes, etc. Stay loose in the arm better reaction time etc. Stretch your arm out to judge distance for both of you, but keep it flexed for catching.
Always thought your cinematography was amazing and I think a large part of it is because of your drone shots, keep up the good work! LOVE ITT!❤️
you never fail to deliver , thanks
Guys that's epic great shots of Uma sailing. Def Legendary!
Catching a drone during windy conditions, keeled at 45% at 6 knots....at sea. Peace of cake for Kika! Nice flying Dan.
Wow. You are two seriously bad-ass sailors. You'll be 90 and telling your sailing stories of taking the first electric sailboat boat into Svalbard- in winter yet- and people will be saying, "You did what?" Wow. Just wow. This was amazing. Nice catching, Kika. Great, great drone shots.
Great video again, guys! Love the footage from all three drones, the light up there in in Svalbard is amazing. Seeing you guys race along at 6 or 6+ knots is quite a new view on Uma. You guys are probably sick of me "Droning" on and on, but look into the Rapido 40 or the Dragonfly. You'll have faster and smoother passages. It's a treat to be able to spend 20 minutes a week with you guys!
Yup. Trimarans are faster. But we don’t have one.
@@SailingUma I know that! As much as you liked sailing the Dazcat, you'd probably love the Rapido. You guys can probably arrange to sail one for a day - or a few days and do a review of it.
Great episode. Like to see Tom's boat next time.
Thank you for the good instruction of drones life at sea! Will try for the summer, are so excited.
We made some big rope fenders that we use instead of fender boards. We had nasty swell like that in the Azores against a seawall and rope won’t pop like inflatable fenders can.
Great video! Again! You got some awesome shots with the drone. UMA looks incredible under full sail. Loved the lesson in flying and catching the drone from a moving boat. As always I super love watching your sail handling.
Yeah that just raised my anxiety level and I'm a pretty chill guy. Lol. I literally just finished flying my Autel Evo around the lake looking for wild pigs. I don't even want to think about retrieving a drone from a sailboat haulling butt through semi choppy seas
Great episode - but - the drone video of the boat in full flight was stunning. Loved every second of the whole episode.
My late wife and I and 2 of our kids lived 2 blocks from Riverside Marina in Ft Pierce until 2012. Loved to sit on the seawall and watch the manatees.
Wonderful segment, thank You
best sailing blog ever! u people can film someone sweeping the floor , still make it interesting! well done!
What a fantastic catch! Wow!!!
I am a new drone flyer and i really enjoy the DJI Mavic mini 2. I have always enjoyed your drone footage and look forward to learning to do some fun video memories.
Repairing a sail runner. Film it and then? Mix it with the rolling and stamping boat on the waves and there you have it. Another marvellous choreography that ends with waves on the shore that are the same hight as before... oh no, that was a close up of the next day where all was calm. What a transition to the next chapter! Drone flying with a specialist and learning new tricks. That story was clear and beautiful. Thank you!
Hi guys just wonderful to see Uma from the air , Looks like you guys are having a lot of fun love the videos keep up the hard work Cliff from Logan City Queensland Australia
Hi from Ontario -- moving from fall into cold fall -- just checked your position -- Iceland in October-- true Cannucks -- bold in the cold -- cheers
I really like experiencing Svalbard without the drama - Cool it is just a place where people work, live, and play. Loved the tracking system video too. I do pretty well with my Mavic mini but it is very light for all but fairly gentle winds. Easy to catch though. I definitely think Kika should do a Svalbard silks with her offshore gear on. LOL
Only Kika & Dan could come up with the brilliant/wild/daring (you chose) idea of a tech review of drone IA and capture where 'ONLY' stands for *tacking Uma in 15 knots Arctic wind and bumpy sea!*
I love the full sail scenes.
You truly have the most interesting videos and I spend most of my viewing time watching the two of you. Thank you for the way you give information about all you experience.
Great for the lesson, great that you met Skip Novak's boat, cheers. Thanks.
I enjoy your videos very much. In a couple of months I will start my solo circumnavigation and I would like to buy a drone. Would there be a drone that’s good to fly and catch alone?
We've found DJI makes the most reliable drones. You don't want it "returning home" for no reason, 3 miles back in your wake. The bigger the drone the better the quality and the stronger the motors. But also the nastier the cuts on your fingers from prop strike. We REALLY like our little Mini 3 pro. Besides, crashing a $500 drone doesn't hurt quite as much as loosing a $5000 drone....
@@SailingUma Thanks a lot!
@@SailingUma we just bought a mini 2 as a first drone (until I decide which to move up) and currently learning to hand launch and retrieve solo… do you hand catch your mini 3 pro in the same manner? That’s the one I’m looking at next. Wife and I love your content! Keep up the amazing videography!
Kudoos for the great drone shots on Uma in Artic waters
Great work
You guys could easily install a lightweight magnetic plate to use as a landing pad instead of trying to catch it with your hands.....some intense velcro might do the trick as a landing pad too if the Mavic Air 2 is super lightweight. Awesome work on this episode. You guys rock.
Thank u. Love seeing Canada flag ❤️🇨🇦
That was interesting and Kika looks so much more safe. Okay, my grammar was off in that sentence, but oh well. I loved the drone shots with the boat healed over and really traveling. That was some awesome footage you got. Your friend was definitely an expert in showing you how to do it better.
Your spelling was off too - it's 'heeling' not 'healing' - but who cares? Your sentiment is exactly right, having something solid to grip on makes the action far more stable.
i would recommend the sailor's palm for push, then the pliers for pull. the beauty of the thing is once you get it fit (mine is a little loose intentionally) your hands are still both totally free and you don't know it's on unless you need it. "let's rock and roll" HA I thought you had enough of that the day before! Sea you next week!
Thanks for this one. Love the drone tips and insights.
Epic drone shots! More of that please.
Wow …. What a relevant and information episode. You guys killed it this week!
Great action when you first left the harbour, love to sail in good wind, keep them coming, great vlogs always, Tc stay safe.
Thanks for the Tips for lunching and Catching whilst under way. That V2 looks the Shaznick!.
Holy cow!!! Hang on y’all!! I can’t wait for every new episode, very thoughtfully filmed and edited!!!! BRAVO If your ever in Oklahoma we’ll hook you up!
You always have great music as well!
Geeezzz Louise!!! The boat’s a Rockin’ despite the dockin’!! 😂 LOL!
Beautiful, and successful!
I "saw" the short stint in your Live Tracking, thinking of a casual Patreon ride. The action here shows a hotter, thrilling adventure in the cold Arctic. Well done!
After experienceing being tied up to that dock, riding a mechanical bull should be a piece of cake for you guys.
How I hate a pontoon in a swell, worst night’s sleep ever. Give me buoy or anchor anytime….
Beautiful video. Drone tech has noticeably improved over time. Think about maybe eye protection for launch and retrieval.
Wow, wow, wow you gave me such a biz seeing your baby sailing at such a heal from the air. Really spectacular.
Watching this, I have an idea for drone makers. It would be nice if they could develop a wrist band a drone can home in to. It would free the operator from having to use the controller. The user can press a homing button on the band to tell to drone to come to their hand. Or, it can be an app on their phone, which is strapped to their lower arm -- like closer to their wrist. It's just a thought.
Dam just losed the phone overboard, o dear there goes the drone.
@@robnaylor3717 Hmm...I can see if you're holding the phone in one hand while trying to catch the drone with the other, in a situation shown in the video, how it could fall overboard. I envision something like the arm strap people use for their phones when they are jogging or exercising. However, instead of high up on the arm, it should be a strap you can use to attach the phone to your wrist, like a large watch.
Sounds like a great idea to me. Auto landing could be so accurate as to have it land in a drone dock. No hand catch necessary.
Great drone footage!
UMA looks awesome!! great footage!
I've seen in SLV's videos before that they have a handle for the bottom of their mavics so you can catch it like a phantom. Maybe you could look into making one for your mavic air. It might make catching it a little easier.
I'm happy to see Kika wearing gloves for the catch and release. Maybe put some glasses on too.