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!
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 😊
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.
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.
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!
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!!💥🧨💥
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
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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...
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.
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 !!
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.
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.
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.
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!
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!*
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 flew and caught my Mavic Air 2 many times, until the first time I missed something - I'd like to blame the wind, but it was me I'm sure. And it whacked the hell out of my finger. Now I do wear a glove, but I feel like a wimp. So I'll take it off soon, and catch it once more with my scarred finger. Nah... there's no scar. It's not that bad! But it really does hurt. Payment for a passion. And thanks for yet another great video.
Yes, it does hurt and bleeds a bit too! I still feel I get a better grip with my bare hand, so haven't used a glove. But have to admit since being whacked only once by the blades, my next time catching on a moving boat, was quite an adrenaline rush!!! 😉
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 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!
Cool shots! Here’s a tip… It’s not advisable to tilt the drone after catching it. Simply hold the throttle stick all the way down for a few seconds or until the motors shut down. This is safer and a more gentle way of shutting down.
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.
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.
Honestly the last drones footage was the best. Maybe the lighting, maybe the edit 🤷🏻 But all were good. Phantom 3 Standard and Mavic Air 2s owner. Any way you cut it, glad drones are here.
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.
Hi guys thank you very much for the videos just thinking out loud you mentioned the solar panels. I think you will be able to add one more on each side of those with hinges and deployed them when you are not in narrow spaces... At two piano hinges to the new panel brackets and two adjustable legs with quick pins release.... Don't know that's just me you think about it
Vinson of Antarctica is, world renowned high latitude sailor, Skip Novak’s boat. While learning drone skills from one of the crew may be valuable, spending a few hours talking to Skip would be priceless.
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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.
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 😊
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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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.
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. ; )
I love the closing drone shot at the end where the shot widens and then you see the glacier in the back. Breathtaking!
Uma sure is pretty when she's under sail! Some of the best footage of Uma ever. You two have a beautiful vessel.
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.
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.
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.
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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I enjoy you guys so much. You're simply very nice people. Thank you for sharing your life with us.
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.
Very helpful tips from your ‘Expert’. Good that Kika feels more comfortable catching them at the back.
I'm so proud of you two. Bold and daring you are. 78 degrees N...wow
Best channel for actual sailing footage!
Love the "honest cold" comment, spent 2 years in Holland ship yards & that cold was like the UK dishonest.
wow, the little drone shots were very good...
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!
oh man..... nothin like a drone shot while sailing.......................... and the location. stunning
Yeah for sailing! This episode made me, once again, realize how much I love watching sailing footage.
Thank you!
Thank u. Love seeing Canada flag ❤️🇨🇦
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.
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.
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...
Some awesome shots of Uma doing what she does best. Love it
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.
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 !!
The drone footage of Uma sailing is epic!
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.
Hi from Ontario -- moving from fall into cold fall -- just checked your position -- Iceland in October-- true Cannucks -- bold in the cold -- cheers
Geeezzz Louise!!! The boat’s a Rockin’ despite the dockin’!! 😂 LOL!
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.
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.
Finally Uma has been filmed running free across the waves - such a lovely sight! (The three of you too, of course ;)
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.
What a beautifull sailing with all the sails up!
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?
Thank you for the good instruction of drones life at sea! Will try for the summer, are so excited.
I really like the normal stuff about what it takes to live on a boat. Keep up the good work 😊
Interesting dock you are tied to, looks like it is all high pressure poly pipe construction. another great vid guys thank you
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!*
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.
great shots of uma from the drone.
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.
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!
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.
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.
I'm happy to see Kika wearing gloves for the catch and release. Maybe put some glasses on too.
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.
Thanks for the Tips for lunching and Catching whilst under way. That V2 looks the Shaznick!.
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
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!❤️
Great for the lesson, great that you met Skip Novak's boat, cheers. Thanks.
Wonderful segment, thank You
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.
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.
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.
Catching a drone during windy conditions, keeled at 45% at 6 knots....at sea. Peace of cake for Kika! Nice flying Dan.
you never fail to deliver , thanks
I'm one of your viewers that would enjoy watching you all have a few brewskis at a local pub, as much as watching the drone challenges.
Guys that's epic great shots of Uma sailing. Def Legendary!
Working on a boat in a unprotected harbour is a challenge indeed ... but yay for multitools.
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.
Not sure what you guys use, but I used t-9 to lubricate the mast track which dries out and still lubricates.
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
That old Pearson really cuts through the water 🌊 smoothly.
What a fantastic catch! Wow!!!
Holy cow!!! That's rocking.
Yep. When those two are rocking in the rest home they
will just sit back, smile and reminisce.
I love the full sail scenes.
mAt 76 years young this November .. I have flown Most things R/C Heli,s and drones .
I love your ambitious sailing and impressive seamanship
Good toys from your expert. Dan, let the expert talk.
I flew and caught my Mavic Air 2 many times, until the first time I missed something - I'd like to blame the wind, but it was me I'm sure. And it whacked the hell out of my finger. Now I do wear a glove, but I feel like a wimp. So I'll take it off soon, and catch it once more with my scarred finger. Nah... there's no scar. It's not that bad! But it really does hurt. Payment for a passion. And thanks for yet another great video.
Yes, it does hurt and bleeds a bit too! I still feel I get a better grip with my bare hand, so haven't used a glove. But have to admit since being whacked only once by the blades, my next time catching on a moving boat, was quite an adrenaline rush!!! 😉
What an an amazing & raw part of the world. Loved the sailing drone footage. What an adventure you guys are having, thanks for sharing.
Wow, wow, wow you gave me such a biz seeing your baby sailing at such a heal from the air. Really spectacular.
Great episode. Like to see Tom's boat next time.
Compliments... your deserve the Latest DJI Drone.. Well Done
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 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!
Great episode - but - the drone video of the boat in full flight was stunning. Loved every second of the whole episode.
Thanks for this one. Love the drone tips and insights.
Cool shots! Here’s a tip… It’s not advisable to tilt the drone after catching it. Simply hold the throttle stick all the way down for a few seconds or until the motors shut down. This is safer and a more gentle way of shutting down.
best sailing blog ever! u people can film someone sweeping the floor , still make it interesting! 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.
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.
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.
Honestly the last drones footage was the best. Maybe the lighting, maybe the edit 🤷🏻 But all were good. Phantom 3 Standard and Mavic Air 2s owner. Any way you cut it, glad drones are here.
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.
Hi guys thank you very much for the videos just thinking out loud you mentioned the solar panels. I think you will be able to add one more on each side of those with hinges and deployed them when you are not in narrow spaces... At two piano hinges to the new panel brackets and two adjustable legs with quick pins release.... Don't know that's just me you think about it
Possible? Sure. Practical not really. It’s a lot of weight to have back there when the wind a seas pick up. But more solar is on our list.
Thanks That was vary enjoyable.
Epic drone shots! More of that please.
Damn, girl! You’re an awesome drone catcher! That’s the hardest part.
I use the Mavic Air 2 for work. I’ve never flown it in wind from a moving boat though.
Vinson of Antarctica is, world renowned high latitude sailor, Skip Novak’s boat. While learning drone skills from one of the crew may be valuable, spending a few hours talking to Skip would be priceless.