Cool recovery, brilliant expedient method, thanks for sharing. In RC racing we use a zip tie on the electrical connector, even with the contacts spread, it might still vibrate loose. Yes, we cut the zip tie every time we need to charge, replace with a new one when reconnected.
Exactly what I was thinking too! Obviously, I'm glad it didn't.. that would've made an interesting photo to post on your wall Jim! But then again, I could dust off some of my nursing skills on Ken. Hmmm.
Ive seen a billion drone videos, and I must say I really enjoyed this one. The way you did them, the humor, all of it was a great experience. Thanks guys.
I almost commented with "oh hell no.... why don't you just rig a wire or something on the other drone" before I finished watching the whole video. lol!
Amazing search and rescue video, and the trusty old Phantom 4 comes to rescue. It’s still an amazing drone. I’m glad you were able to recover your FPV’ drone. Another great video Ken, and thanks for sharing.
When i started running double straps, i stopped ejecting batteries. So many crashes since i switched and haven't lost a single one! Should be room to run two in that skyliner.
See, Ken, regardless of how much you enjoy flying those FPV drones, you always have to go back to "Old Reliable Phantom 4!" Now that was some great drone piloting in action, my man!
Ken, great video! Sorry for your loss (session 5 & SD card) but you as always make the best of the situation at hand, thank you for sharing 😉 bravo for the phantom too! 👍🏻
That was awesome. At the very instant I was thinking to attach a wire to the phantom you started talking about it. Great skill to actually pull it off !
We need a claw device that we can attach to our drones then we can grab it and pick it up. Maybe different lengths would be great aswell lol. Good Job Ken. 👊💯
There's a small one on Amazon you can use. We've used it to get quads out of trees. Avoid the large ones. www.amazon.com/dp/B083HW53CD/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_glc_fabc_Q3VVMYV2PZ7Q1JGH5ZA5 There's also one on Thingiverse.com that you can 3D print.
Ken, thanks for ALL your videos. I find them very helpful and entertaining. I got my first drone in January of this year with Uncle Joe's money, a Phantom 4, and I'm really enjoying the hobby. John in Central New York
With Ken it is always an adventure!! I was on the edge of my seat. Some of the best videos are unintentional and this is one of them. Bring the wire to Mindfield it might come in handy on the water tower.
That was probably your best solution. It was pretty busted up so the battery cells were probably dented or torn and the battery would end up in a bucket of salt water for a total discharge.
Storytime: At the FAA protest in Washington D.C. Ken accidentally stepped on my DJI Osmo. Immediately, without even knowing the extent of the damage he said he would buy me a new one if he broke it. Super stand-up dude. Luckily there was nothing wrong with it, but it was also my own dumb fault for laying it on the ground at a protest -- so, I would not have asked him to pay to fix it or replace it. The part where Ken said he would give Keith one of his drones if he messed his Phantom up reminded me of that. Thanks for being awesome, Ken!
I’ve tried the phantom-lets-strap-sticks-and-poles….. I’ve even got the video from another drone perspective of it trying to just compensate to hover; and it would rock VIOLENTLY back and forth; almost uncontrollably! Then, on second approach (yes, surviving the first fall of 30 feet into tall grass), tried the coat hanger on the front. Finally got the thing hooked; then as I pulled down carefully with the phantom, the wire bent upward, impeding my prop; sending both drones into the tree. Oy. Another great video my friend! Love from Kansas City!!
You could create a little net and attach it to the underside of the rescue drone that would snag or hook to the drone being rescued. Nice video and good job retrieving your drone
Fun to watch. Adding to the comments on the XT60 connector. If you select the right size silicon wire ... remove the wire and cut a very short piece of silicon and fit between those prongs ... works great.
Hej Ken Great Job, your humor will make you an old man, even your unlock you can make fun out of - nice creativity to save the FPV - I wouldn't see you do the climb to the top! Nice entertainment except for the GoPro. Thank you I'm waiting for your next stunt!
Yeah...I tried working at a grain elevator similar in size and design one summer years ago....and summarily quit after being told to climb the top via an exterior (although caged) ladder...I like flying from the ground. Cool recovery!
@@KenHeron off topic to the recovery video, but I live in the eastern panhandle of West Virginia. There is a national airguard base and civil aviation airport here: identifier MRB in class D airspace; 80% of which is zeroed out according to LAANC maps. The airport doesn't even support the capability. I have approached the administrator personally and get shrugged off, so I apply and receive airspace authorizations to fly in the remaining 20%...my question to you is if you know how get more flyable area? If I try a waiver application, what do you think I should say in terms of safety precautions? The base Flys C 17s very, very low over populated areas weekly. Have you run into anything like this before? I would appreciate it greatly if you could help. Thank you. And would love to fly with you sometime. Yes, I have my 107 certificate.
... the 7-Eleven AND the Walmart down the street were both sold out of "Some sort of hooking devices" I think Destiny Starr was on the corner by noon though. Just sayin. She's so punctual! and she's ahem Oh, yeah sorry. Carry on.
So is there still a battery up there for someone else to rescue, just asking for a friend 🤣
thats what i was thinkin!!! lol
Can't beat the Phantom 4 for a drone rescue 👍
And yes, I was shouting "coathanger!"
Cool recovery, brilliant expedient method, thanks for sharing. In RC racing we use a zip tie on the electrical connector, even with the contacts spread, it might still vibrate loose. Yes, we cut the zip tie every time we need to charge, replace with a new one when reconnected.
When you kissed the phantom all I could think of was Final Destination (and the props started and you get chewed)
Exactly what I was thinking too! Obviously, I'm glad it didn't.. that would've made an interesting photo to post on your wall Jim! But then again, I could dust off some of my nursing skills on Ken. Hmmm.
Ive seen a billion drone videos, and I must say I really enjoyed this one. The way you did them, the humor, all of it was a great experience. Thanks guys.
Thank YOU!
Phantom 4 Pro, King Yesterday, King Today, King Of Drones Always!!!
I wish I had been there to climb up on the roof for you! I love climbing stuff like that even if there isn't a quad to be rescued.
I almost commented with "oh hell no.... why don't you just rig a wire or something on the other drone" before I finished watching the whole video. lol!
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Get the battery too!
I was so nervous you where going to loose the phantom also. Great piloting Ken!!!
Me too Anubis, me too!
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i fell like, racing drone's at this point should need a Hook accessory somewhere, so you can resque with another drone :D
they can call it The Claw.
@@sleepycalico ...Sounds like something from Liar Liar with Jim Carrey. lol
@@Ellexis Toy Story 2, I think, with the one-eyed space thingies being pulled out of a tub. lol
@@sleepycalico The Claw is our master! The Claw chooses who will go and who will stay! 😂
@@Jbeales2 Thank you! lol
1:19 that hopeful tone in your voice, Ken -- I felt for you there. What an intense rescue!
Please be on the ground, please be on the ground, please be on the ground
@@phillipcoshatt6845 Yes!!
Amazing search and rescue video, and the trusty old Phantom 4 comes to rescue. It’s still an amazing drone. I’m glad you were able to recover your FPV’ drone. Another great video Ken, and thanks for sharing.
Thank you Ron.
DJI….. you watching this? We need a drone tow truck spacecraft to help assist in these kind of situations
Indeed!
Wow great drone recovery 😀👍😁. No way I would climb up that building 😂. Glad The drone still works. Sorry about the SD card.
Have a great week everyone
Should have retrieved the battery also
It wouldve probably blown up hitting the ground from that height
Losing quad is so sad. So great Ken you got it back. Very interesting and entertaining footage. Thanks for sharing!
Very entertaining with a touch of suspense and comedy .
Hollywood have nothing on you Ken.👍
You're very kind.
Another great Ken Heron video. Glad you rescued your Fpv
When i started running double straps, i stopped ejecting batteries. So many crashes since i switched and haven't lost a single one! Should be room to run two in that skyliner.
8:35 "...not much different than me" 🤣💀
Off the hook Ken. That was Awesome.
See, Ken, regardless of how much you enjoy flying those FPV drones, you always have to go back to "Old Reliable Phantom 4!" Now that was some great drone piloting in action, my man!
Brilliant job Ken. Well recovered.
How awesome is a product that can be literally dragged off of the 120 ft. tall roof of a building and have little to no damage Go-Pro aside.
Wow wow wow!!! Amazing video!!! And an amazing quad by Ledrib!
yeas
Awesome Sauce! On TNL display that Drone Rescue Merit Badge, you earned it!
Ken, great video! Sorry for your loss (session 5 & SD card) but you as always make the best of the situation at hand, thank you for sharing 😉 bravo for the phantom too! 👍🏻
Yes! Great video Ken . So glad you got it back . 🤟🏻👍😜
Awesome rescue ken!!
Very well done Ken! 👍🏼
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Awesome Video Ken and Keith! Great Recovery!!
That was awesome. At the very instant I was thinking to attach a wire to the phantom you started talking about it. Great skill to actually pull it off !
That was really intense, glad you got it back. Cheers!
Thank's for the nice rescue video !
So glad you enjoyed it!
That was a great rescue Ken !
We need a claw device that we can attach to our drones then we can grab it and pick it up. Maybe different lengths would be great aswell lol. Good Job Ken. 👊💯
There's a small one on Amazon you can use. We've used it to get quads out of trees. Avoid the large ones.
www.amazon.com/dp/B083HW53CD/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_glc_fabc_Q3VVMYV2PZ7Q1JGH5ZA5
There's also one on Thingiverse.com that you can 3D print.
@@JSKCKNIT not bad, not bad, I think some one should make one, they would sell like hot cakes lol..👊💯
I must say GOOD JOB Ken!
Ken, thanks for ALL your videos. I find them very helpful and entertaining. I got my first drone in January of this year with Uncle Joe's money, a Phantom 4, and I'm really enjoying the hobby. John in Central New York
Thanks John and welcome!
Why is Keith always the designated Ken rescue person?
That's a good question! Seems to just work out that way.
Glad you got the quad back! Skyeliner is one of my favourite frames!
It's a good thing that you're an expert in coat hanger technology.
It's a tough technology, but I do have my doctorate. 🤣
Nice rescue Ken great flying with the phantom 👍
When Ken decided to get a coat hanger, I LOL'd.
With Ken it is always an adventure!! I was on the edge of my seat. Some of the best videos are unintentional and this is one of them. Bring the wire to Mindfield it might come in handy on the water tower.
🤣🤘
True.
Ken, Great rescue looks like you have found a use for an Old Phantom 4, Not all you need is a better rescue attachment. Keep the Great videos comming
Excellent job! Great watch!
That was fun Ken!
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Fantastic rescue!!! 👍😁👍
Fun video! I'm sorry to say this but I keep thinking about that battery slowly decaying on the roof. Couldn't you retrieve it?
I have a Le Drib Skyliner and it’s awesome! I think I would have tried hooking mine tho instead of letting it drop 300 feet lol. Cool video Ken!
My favorite quad! I have one as well! Love it!
Truly adventure worthy! Great retreaval!
its amazing man. thank you so much.⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
That was probably your best solution. It was pretty busted up so the battery cells were probably dented or torn and the battery would end up in a bucket of salt water for a total discharge.
Very exciting video…great job!!
Storytime: At the FAA protest in Washington D.C. Ken accidentally stepped on my DJI Osmo. Immediately, without even knowing the extent of the damage he said he would buy me a new one if he broke it. Super stand-up dude. Luckily there was nothing wrong with it, but it was also my own dumb fault for laying it on the ground at a protest -- so, I would not have asked him to pay to fix it or replace it.
The part where Ken said he would give Keith one of his drones if he messed his Phantom up reminded me of that. Thanks for being awesome, Ken!
Oh yeah!
Hey thanks for the storytime, that was an exciting day. 🤓👍
Was I the only one moving my head left to right forward and backward trying to help Ken guide the drone😆
Nice flying Ken
That was cool that you were able to get it back
Yeah, I didn't want to climb up there.
@@KenHeron I don't blame you!
I’ve tried the phantom-lets-strap-sticks-and-poles….. I’ve even got the video from another drone perspective of it trying to just compensate to hover; and it would rock VIOLENTLY back and forth; almost uncontrollably!
Then, on second approach (yes, surviving the first fall of 30 feet into tall grass), tried the coat hanger on the front.
Finally got the thing hooked; then as I pulled down carefully with the phantom, the wire bent upward, impeding my prop; sending both drones into the tree.
Oy.
Another great video my friend! Love from Kansas City!!
Sorry that happened to you.
I was worried I'd leave two drones up there!
Every video you do is so entertaining
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You could create a little net and attach it to the underside of the rescue drone that would snag or hook to the drone being rescued. Nice video and good job retrieving your drone
greetings from Ireland.... nice one Ken...that was some craic......cant beat the P4... best ever .....
🇮🇪👍
My hometown. Glad it worked out reasonably well.
Great rescue!
Nice recovery,,,I thought it was a goner,,
great move letting the bloke who lost his drone up their to fly your drone to try and get his down..
I break it, I'm sad. He breaks, I get a new one. LOL
Thank you for another anxiety inducing video!!!! 🤪 Glad you didn't have to climb up there!
Well done buddy. I couldnt have done THAT with my DJI FPV drone.. Not even with the one I put the Ken Heron Logo on 🤣
Fun to watch.
Adding to the comments on the XT60 connector.
If you select the right size silicon wire ... remove the wire and cut a very short piece of silicon and fit between those prongs ... works great.
Thanks!
Awesome. Nice job.
Man, love your stuff. Crack me up. Nice last name🤣
Good job 👍🏼
Nice save!
Glad you got it. Did you get the battery. Great rescue video. Thanks.
Hej Ken Great Job, your humor will make you an old man, even your unlock you can make fun out of - nice creativity to save the FPV - I wouldn't see you do the climb to the top! Nice entertainment except for the GoPro. Thank you I'm waiting for your next stunt!
Lots of laughs and grins and I THINK a really well done recovery.
Thanks
awesome! we did the same with the Mavic Pro just last week, but the phantoms landing Gear has definitely an advantage for stuff like this ;)
Yeah...I tried working at a grain elevator similar in size and design one summer years ago....and summarily quit after being told to climb the top via an exterior (although caged) ladder...I like flying from the ground. Cool recovery!
Oh wow!
@@KenHeron off topic to the recovery video, but I live in the eastern panhandle of West Virginia. There is a national airguard base and civil aviation airport here: identifier MRB in class D airspace; 80% of which is zeroed out according to LAANC maps. The airport doesn't even support the capability. I have approached the administrator personally and get shrugged off, so I apply and receive airspace authorizations to fly in the remaining 20%...my question to you is if you know how get more flyable area? If I try a waiver application, what do you think I should say in terms of safety precautions? The base Flys C 17s very, very low over populated areas weekly. Have you run into anything like this before? I would appreciate it greatly if you could help. Thank you. And would love to fly with you sometime. Yes, I have my 107 certificate.
Nice rescue Ken! Gotta love the P4P! I love mine! Hopefully I don’t wreck it. Then again, I have DJI Refresh. Oh Yeah.
Hey ken you should of tried dragging that 22 dollar battery off that roof too.
My thought too, unnecessary pollution
Why didn’t u make a hook and pick it up and safely bring it down and why did you leave the other battery up there?
The battery is chemically inert by now.
New paint job on the Mazda, lol Nice work!
lol
Awesome job!
Thanks bud. That was a fun day.
@@KenHeron Great job recovering your drone.
@@KenHeron what about the battery that was still up there? u get that down?
In Moscow, in such an abandoned elevator, we had a musical nightclub Gaudí, electronic music.
Nice!!
Good rescue :)
Thanks!
So we learned - never go flying FPV without a Phantom! :D
Great laugh, thanks for sharing.
The Heron strikes back.
Why not hook some sort of a grabbing device on the phantom and fly up there and grab it and bring it down LOL
Watch the video first and you'll be amazed 😜
... the 7-Eleven AND the Walmart down the street were both sold out of "Some sort of hooking devices"
I think Destiny Starr was on the corner by noon though. Just sayin. She's so punctual! and she's ahem Oh, yeah sorry. Carry on.
Lots of entertainment and fun, like it.
That was intense!
Lol only you Ken, only you ! Nice rescue.
Great save
String, magnet and pick up
When yopu see these two guys together, someones smashing a drone 😂
I would not have even considered climbing that ladder. No thanks. Glad you got it back.
this is a weird add for the Skyliner, but I'm convinced ill buy that drone
It's a very good kwad.
se recomienda usar doble correa y entrelazar el cable de coneccion anudandolos uno a traves del otro así evitas perder la bateria, saludos👍
You are always entertaining.
Thanks! 🤓