How to Launch a Drone From Your HAND
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- Опубликовано: 2 июн 2024
- In this video, we show you how to hand launch and catch your drone! This method can be great if you are in a not-so-great spot to take off your drone from the ground. Plus, it can even be easier and faster! We go through 2 different ways to hand launch and give you some extra tips to be aware of before you take off!
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0:00 Introduction
0:23 Pre-Checklist
1:49 1st Method for Taking Off
2:46 2nd Method for Taking Off
3:10 How to Automatically Stop the Propellers
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Thx for this very useful tutorial.
Of course! Glad you found it useful!
Couple suggestions here. I recommend having the wind go across the body. Some cheaper drones may overcorrect from a sudden gust of wind at takeoff which (if your back is to the wind) may cause the drone to fly into you. Another suggestion is to hold the drone above your head when launching, not at face level. As he mentioned, those props can cut. Lastly, practice this either indoors or on a calm day. Doing your first few launch/catch attempts on a breezy day might not go well.
Thanks for the tips! Great ones to think about - blue skies and safe flying!
Craig, I agree, I am using a cheaper training drone and have issues with winds sometimes. My old DJI was stolen before I could even have a chance to use it. I am working with a training drone and just received my 107 license to gain experience prior to buying another DJI and working commercially. Yesterday's flight training was not too bad compared to previous days yet two days ago was indeed the worst experience during training that I ever had. The wind had picked up as you described and twice the drone shot up very high and seemed to struggle to keep in range. I managed to get it down safely however but it took a bit of time to do so.
Check the branches and hold it tight when flipping over to hand catch it..
Nice complete explanation for safe launching and landing by hand
Glad you enjoyed the video! Any other videos you want us to make?
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Thanks for this. I have to launch from city streets all the time with very little or no real estate to launch from so this helps.
I have hand launched but only hand caught the Avata. The Avata was easier catching from the top and there's the security of knowing that the prop guards are there.
Glad it was helpful! Any other videos you want us to make?
Good common sense advice. Thanks.
Glad it was helpful!
Another useful video -- that's why I've subscribed! As someone involved in the industrial world, I would add that a pair of safety glasses (with sides) would not be a bad idea, and they're cheap.
Really appreciate it! And that's a great tip! Any other videos you want to see us make?
There is a drone opportunity from Naples to the ft. Myers area on a charter fishing boat that is being advertised. For those that do what you do, it is a great opportunity.
I am a brand new licensed 107 pilot with very little experience in actual flight time therefore I won't work commercially until I get obviously more time in. I am getting better by the day flight by flight on my training drone therefore I do not think it will be very long. I took the 107 exam to learn more about safety and procedures for those around me and myself first before considering anything and happy that I did. But if anyone has an interest in Florida preferably south west Florida where the job opportunity is, just post below and I will get the information. In a couple months, I will experiment with launching and retrieving drones from hand but clearly not now . I enjoyed the video however.
Thanks for the job posting and glad you found the video helpful! Blue skies and safe flying!
Thanks for your videos. They are quite helpful in terms of what you point out in order to make the flying process much easier. Where do you get all of the background music from? Is there a monthly fee involved? If so, what site do you subscribe to?
Appreciate it! Glad you find the videos helpful. Are there any other tips you want us to cover? And we get the background music from StoryBlocks. They have a few different monthly subscriptions you can check out here: www.storyblocks.com/
Clearly explained thank you very much! Just one question, I assume you have obstacles turned off?
Ive done it a few times and obstacle avoidance stays ON. This is why it doesnt want to come down immediately because its sensing his hand below. Eventually it comes down though.
I've always left it on. And that's why when I was catching it the first time, it hovered for a few seconds so it didn't "run" into me
How do you deal with the sensors? I've launches from a boat and it's tough.
What do you find tough about it specifically?
Launching from a boat is fine. Landing is the hard part because the sensors move the drone away from you.@@uavcoach
How would you do that with an Inspire !?
Haha I'm not sure if you are able to do it with an inspire - or you would need to use both hands or have someone help.
What brand of MD filters you will recommend for the DJI mini 4 pro
For my drone, I've used the DJI ND filters and they work great! I haven't tried any others out yet.
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I bought my drone 2 years ago to fly from my sailboat. It has been scary thinking about this especailly catching the drone. This will be the year. I have caught the drone while on solid ground and only cut my finger (bad) once. I am thinking of wearing a glove that I use for cutting in the kitchen. The biggest challenge I face while catching on the boat is that we will be moving somewhat and there is rigging all around. Someone else will be steering the boat and sails will be luffing. Hopefully there will be calm seas or that could be a real challenge. Any advice? Also, I have seen videos that as soon as you launch the drone it "moves" away but when in actuallity we are moving forward so I need to take that into consideration. Any advice? Thank you.
For taking off the drone, I would try and see if there is a possibility to stop or slow down the boat, but if not try and position yourself toward the back of the boat. This will make it so that when you launch the drone it will fly out into the water and hover. From there you can start flying it toward you, even as the boat is moving. Also try and push the left stick (throttle) slightly upward when you launch (if there are ceilings in the way), so that you the drone pushes upward of the water while hovering. For catching the drone, try and have the boat be going as slow as you can get it to go and also be mindful of wind and where the drone will be leaning, etc. Hope this helps and let us know any other questions you have!
I saw someone hand catching my drone for the first time I almost melted
Turning the drone up side down.... I never use that. The props stops within a second if You keep the hand steady. Using an open hand, no need to grab the drone.
True, that also works!
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