haha, thanks bro! I've been hand catching with auto land since I had my drone, always sketches me out haha! when it doesn't turn off I'm afraid to re-release just incase it cuts off at that moment too. When it doesn't shut off I've always had to tip upside down, and even then it fights it super crazy as you can imagine and makes onlookers weary haha. But now so simple, I can grab, and hold down! simple. cheers mate.
Thanks Sean, Option 3 is by way the easiest, Turn off Landing Protection (just make sure you catch it). It's so cool and protects the gimbal, landing sensors, downward cameras, rotors, air intake - everything. Thanks for inspiring me and my drone (The Puffilin) loves you for it too.
Thanks for watching... Support the channel - pick up some custom drawn (by me) drone Merch at - teespring.com/stores/world-of-ozz Please check out my new video on MORE Tips catching your Mavic Pro ruclips.net/video/iSUTt8FxWgg/видео.html I tried to really show all the different ways people talk about hand catching the Mavic Pro. My favorite way is #3 or #1. i have done #5 Auto many times and it always acts differently so i don't suggest bothering with it. #2 is also a way i suggest staying away from. hope you guys enjoy the video, please share it. i tried to make this the most detailed video on catching it as i could.
Got a new method for you. Well, I say method, it's Method #1 with a different technique. Bring the drone down to catch level, Have the camera look past your right ear (or swapped for southpaw), Reach up and rest the lower frame behind the Gimbal between your thumb and index finger, and firmly grasp it. I use this method (When I don't revert to classic #1), and when done with proper technique, you can land it the first time, no struggle, no messing around with options. The trick is to know where the sensors are, and avoid them with your catch.
Robert E I noticed that and did an update just on it. Emergency Shut Off Trick For DJI Mavic Air and Pro Drones ruclips.net/video/vfJBVymiUSs/видео.html
Turning off all obstacle avoidance is the only reasonable method and there is still a lot of risk involved. Any sudden gust of wind could push it into your body or worse, your face (eye). And you never know when a wind gust is coming. It's not worth slicing yourself open or worse. For me, just land it as it is designed. Really nice video editing and background music by the way. Well done.
gilream thanks for your opinion. Appreciate you taking the time to watch and voice it. It’s for sure not for everyone. (Just like tattoos. Lol) A year and a half later I’m working on a couple update videos but with the Mavic Air this time.
You should test the suicide technique for landing in long grass. Go into DJI Go 4 settings. Ensure emergency rotor cutoff is turned on, which allows you to turn off the rotors mid flight by moving both stick to the bottom opposite corners. Lower drone to 3-5 feet above LONG grass. Engage emergency cutout. Drone falls into grass cushion.
Thanks, after watching this I've been hand catching and sometimes launching for a couple of weeks now and its quite easy after doing it a couple of times.
Matanya Tausig oh trust me. I’ve done the auto land many many times. This was just what happened the day I filmed this. The auto land has always been sketchy and for me not even close to the safest or easiest way to hand catch.
Great advice. Those rotors are sharp enough to cut your finger off (I actually know this from experience--it cut through my thumb like a knife through butter). So great advice all around! We need more solid advice like this! -Beau
Extremely dangerous. Imagine those blades hit your face... I'd avoid any of this at all costs. I'd land in the grass before I catch it. Turn the motors off in air and let it drop into the grass. It's very very dangerous.
@@matthewjeschke please NEVER EVER drive a car. It's much more dangerous than this so if you cant do this safely I am worried for you in day to day life. Maybe a bubble suit might help you survive ??
Well done, well described covering all the details in good repetitive detail. When you are doing something that has the potential for injury, you definitely want to be sure what you're doing. Very good!
Great video! Wish I had watched this before I tried landing mine on the back of our boat this weekend. I have been flying RC planes for 20+ years where we avoid putting our hands near spinning props at all costs. So I have always been against hand catching. With sensors turned off, I was trying to land on my landing pad that was on the back deck of our ski boat. with the drone about a foot from the pad it seemed to hesitate coming down the rest of the way for a few seconds. Those few seconds were long enough for it to drift off center of the pad due to wind or boat drift. When it finally came down, only two feet landed on the deck and the drone tumbled into the water and sank 25 feet to the bottom of the lake. Those few seconds would have been enough to safely hand catch and land. Lesson learned. And it was an expensive one. Hand catching can be safe - especially if you practice the skill and get good at it on land before trying it over water. I paid $180 to have a diver retrieve the drone but unfortunately at least one of the PC boards is fried and will need to be replaced.
i used to fly RC planes many many years ago so i feel you. i tried landing on a boat in the ocean many years ago when the 1st mavic was released and almost lost it into the pacific. so hand landing became a thing and it really is just too easy not to do it. i have a few videos on it and doing it safely with the mini 2 and zoom, and other drones. a good thing to have up your sleeve.
The other day I hiked way up to a ridge that I wanted to fly from. It was a killer place to fly, but there was just no piece of granite or small , flat ground to take off from. I can usually find some little place to take off and land. I ended up not flying there because I was afraid of losing it in the backcountry . I wasn’t sure if it would remember home point. I have really never needed to hand launch/catch before. Searched and found your vids. You’re super funny dude ... easy to watch your vids. Just wanted to see it done , before trying it myself. Looks easy ... I’ll be doing it all the time now. I subbed because of your hilarious narration along with the information. It’s funny how a lot of people make tutorials trying to sound like some serious professor. Your vid style is great, keep it up. So many people making comments about eye safety. Not trying to sound like your mom or anything, but as someone who lost one eye to a framing gun years ago ... might not be a bad idea to wear some good shades. Have a great one.
Thanks for the comment. It defiantly wouldn’t hurt to have some shades on or something of that nature. The more you catch it the easier it will become for you as well. Thanks for taking the time to leave a comment. Have a great weekend.
Sean I’m fairly new to the Mavic Pro and just tried your No.3 option as we will need to retrieve the drone on a vessel. It worked perfectly! Thx for the great video and examining the various options but No.3 is the best and safest. Cheers Gerard
Thanks mate! I tried to hand catch my Mavic yesterday, after recording footage of the beautiful woods here in austria, but realized that it was fighting me. So I let it go and landed the usual way. My assumtion would have been to use sport mode nest time so thanks a lot for pointing out that this does not work. I'll stick with method 1. cheers, Mike
Great tutorial. I hand catch quite often and the one thing I would add is to always take off and catch above head height not level with your face for safety.
Way#6 if I may... I always catch it with the camera facing me (but higher than my head so as to not trigger forward sensors), all sensors on, and the natural gripping position of the hand prevents anything from tripping the downward sensors (if done correctly). No fighting, all sensors on.
i also grab above the head most the time. i have not had it not fight yet and i land it facing all kind of ways. however i have recently been flying with landing protection off. it is so easy in that mode. lus over water you are suppose to have it off anyway,
Thanks. I think you might be referring to the emergency stop function. Emergency Shut Off Trick For DJI Mavic Air and Pro Drones ruclips.net/video/vfJBVymiUSs/видео.html
This is how you do it with the Spark, ease it down to within reach, come up behind it and swiftly grab it. As soon as you have it gripped, and before it starts to fight TWIST it sharply inwards and downwards at least 90 degrees in whichever direction feels right, which will depend upon which hand you use. I set my new Mavic Pro up yesterday and before it was properly connected to my tablet I had it take off in my house. Not good, I instinctively treated it just like an overgrown Spark and it worked, but I could tell it had a bit more power! It seems if it is tilted over more than 90 degrees the drone thinks it has crashed and a memo from DJI's legal department cuts out the motors faster than you can say compensatory damages.
I think I have the best way actually, lower it to slightly over your head, put your hand under it, wait until it recognizes your hand as ground then pull down on the stick (with landing protection enabled) and it will decent nicely into your hands. Keep your hand under the Mavic and follow any side movements but do not change your hand's height. Keep your palm flat and it will just land gently.
Perfect - thanks. Was out on the boat and it took what seemed like ten minutes to land on a ridiculous platform I made. And then it missed and I tried to catch it - not a good feeling in my thumb! Tried this out and it is great. Keep it up!
Mark Jordan that is almost the same reason I learned to catch and take off from hand. #3 is what I use on a boat now and pretty much most of the time. Just be safe about it and your fingers will be ok. Lol
Sean, you are a legend! Stumbled across your channel tonight and spent the last 2 hours watch your vids (the beep air control made me laugh - sorry). We do a lot of underwater stuff, but recently just purchased a Mavic Pro so learning as we go - videos like this really help so keep them up! Love your presenting style! You have a new subscriber! 👌🏻
I turned off downward facing sensors and perfect hand catch every time, you have full control and its easy. I think frequent users of the mavic dont really need the downward sensors. Oh, and I sometimes use the leg extenders, if the area is dusty ish etc. I hand launch a lot but its wise to have multiple options to launching and landing.
I've tried #1 many times and it works well. I just don't like the fight the motor does. Gonna try # 3 from now on. # 4 and 5 look like good ways to slice your fingers b/c you gotta have pretty good eye-hand coordination to catch it as it lowers (especially if it's windy)
Another great video Shawn. THX for the education. I tried hand catching once and when it faught me I almost crapped myself so I never tried it again. Lol. It's time I get out there and practice it again. You just never know when your gonna need to have that know how. PEACE MICHAEL D
DiciurcioCabinets MDiciurcio I've used it 95% of the time on the trip I am on this week. On a boat today and off a balcony. I bring it in on tripod mode at last minute on approach.
Sean Ozz Hey Sean, thanks so much for always replying to my comment. I know for you that's got to be a big job since I'm not the only one your replying too. I just wanted to say thanks for that. It really makes me feel like I'm a real part of your channel. SO many others just don't put that attention in. I wish you a million subs, so you can get to Colorado, sooner rather then later. God bless, my friend. MICHAEL D
DiciurcioCabinets MDiciurcio thanks a ton. It's nice to know it's appreciated. I know I don't have the most high tech videos on the ole RUclips but I have a ton of fun trying to make them better and better.
Thanks for the video! Now I am brave and could practice a little bit before my wedding shoot tomorrow that will happen open water, on a speed-boat... I am definitely less worried now... Cheer for me! :)))
I painted my extended landing gear neon orange for visibility reasons. I only use them to help me see it in dim conditions. I pretty much hand catch and launch all the time.
Thank you very much for the tips. In my opinion the best option is deactivate the bottom sensors. It seems the easiest and safest way, but I will make sure that the sensors will be active on the next flight. Regards!
nice video, the only thing i will recommend is wearing some protective goggles/glasses, you don't want to get hit but does propellers if something goes wrong.
Thanks for watching. I have a bunch of videos still planned for the mavic pro and an updated hand catching one. I have a more detailed hand launch I posted a couple weeks ago. I get the mavic air soon and plan to do some comparisons.
I did number 1 for around a dozen of times, and last time I did it I noticed the back arms BENDING UP as the drone was fighting hard to get away. Now the small protection plate by the rotating ball joint of the back arms are always slightly bend up. So I strongly recommend AGAINST letting the drone fighting you. Number 3 and 4 are the best options.
Thanks for the methodical testing and best options- I will be using #3 with a Mini3 Pro. Before shutting the drone off, I'll just make a new habit of turning Landing Protection back on. I've seen some grab and flip just upside down, but am not comfortable with that-
The first way works best for me , I don’t see the need to risk my fingers twice for one landing. I haven’t tried to take off out my hand yet. But landing in the hand is pretty easy for me.
Nameless Bum I used to use number one exclusively. Now I use number three. That one sensor is not something I ever use so I leave it off. Makes flying that much easier.
Try having your hand completely flat.....parallel to the ground with the drone just above your flat hand, and pull the stick downward and let it sit onto that flat hand ...dont grab it as grabbing makes it fight. This way simulates a ground landing.....lands on the ground powers down the rotors turns off. You can actually catch it also below eye level, and grab it and raise it up taking off the weight and the rotors will slow and eventually shut off ...saw a video of that so give that try if you like. Remember grabbing it usually make it fight because your pulling on it which thinks it’s adding weight and works against it to maintain altitude. Could also if your afraid, land it on a flat surface you hold above the ground, just letting it set down on its own. My 2 cents for what it’s worth.
Also seen on the “internets” where an angry neighbor bats the drone out of the air with a broom stick, smashing the poor thing....and landing it. Didn’t fight that long.
Thanks. Not a fan of that way. Thought I showed it in this one but might be in one of my other videos. On the bottom of my preferred catching list but to each their own and thanks for watching and sharing.
Which one aren’t you a fan, dropping the drone into ones hand or having it batted out of the air, ......who doesn’t like either way .....as far as safety be very careful.....I’ve heard about a drone sever a mans carotid artery, (or was it his femoral artery....uhhh) it was one of those bad ones, lots of blood. Luckily from what I understand, he was with people that had one of those really big drones, and they were able to lifeflight him to the local hospital, actually I think they just dropped him on the roof of the hospital, where luckily an ac repairman working on an air handler, alerted hospital staff about a bloody guy laying on the rooftop helipad. It was basically touch and go....but he survived. Anyway thanks for in-depth handjob landing techniques.
Great video thanks for testing all the options for us, hand catching is the one thing I've been nervous about doing with mine so far but now I'm going to give it a try!
I found this out and it was my 2nd flight. It also has some some strength to it. I think the cow wanted to get in the blog. So when it saw the camara it gave a good pose.
Costantino Lenzi thank you. Moved to the mountains recently. I use that way now all the time. Working on a video showing landing protection on and off. I don’t see the need for it.
Great vid Sean, thanks for taking the time to investigate all those. I hand catch a lot too as I am often out in the mountains and other areas with no options. I clipped my fingers once already, but am seeing some good ideas and tips in your video and in the comments. Gotta give it more of a chance. I have been looking at floaters for when I am out on the water too, as I am often stand up paddling and not on a boat, so it's either hand catch or land on the board - ahhh, hmmm, not really!
Ashley Faulkes woah. Yeah landing on a kayak seems like it would be very difficult. I have seen some people using those large foam balls in water but I'm not sure if they get in your image. Good luck and watch those fingers!
I wish I had watched this before yesterday. almost lost mine due to loss of video feed. had to walk over to find it and bring it down lucky I did as battery just hit its limits when I caught it. I was trying to shut the rotors off same as starting. or wait for battery to die. would have sucked to lose it overseas in another country.
Chris L glass you didn’t lose it. They would have indeed sucked. I’m working on a video that goes over just one way to catch that I now feel is the easiest after several months of experimenting with it.
Thanks. I made a remake of this video with some new info that I think came out even better. Hope you enjoy it also. ruclips.net/video/H8adhCMM2YI/видео.html
Baba Yaga a moving one?? Yikes. What I do on a boat is come to a stop first. Then I hand catch it. Normally bottom sensors off so it’s very easy to do.
4th way is by far the best way, the drone will know your hand is there and decent when you put the stick down, you don't have to fight it and cause a emergency off, it will just land on your hand and shuts down itself, you don't even have to grab it, it will just sit on your hand and shuts down.
Really nice! I am considering upgrading my Spark to the Mavic 2 Zoom, but one of my main questions is hand landing/take-off. I run a mountaineering and rock climbing vlog and bring my drone with me to the mountains, so it is essential that I can launch it from the hand :) Thank you for showing that that is indeed possible :)
Looking forward to that! :) With the Spark you could grab, quickly turn it around on its head, and then the motors would shut off...have you tried that with the Mavic?
I was at the top of the mountain and really need to launch it,but so much tall grass like what u said,thanx for sharing i was thingking to do this before but I’m just afraid I will broke my motor,,and the most amazing part when My drone almost hit by a helicopter,I was so fucking nervous and I was at the cliff that time like really dangerous cliff,but luckily everything fine,be responsible drone owner guys,keep it up cheers!
Cool video! I wonder if it was a safety thing that the motors did not power down while using the auto land feature until you actually commanded it to do so by using the joy stick. Maybe to insure that you have a proper grip before it shuts down? Could be a good test.
fresh cut lemon thanks. I made a new updated version with a few differences. BEST Way To Hand Catch Your Mavic 2 Pro / Zoom Drone ruclips.net/video/H8adhCMM2YI/видео.html
I hand catch often and recommend this variation of your #4 method: Leave all sensors on (or off, it doesn't matter). Bring Mavic down to hover at chest height (i.e. well below your face) several feet away from you. Rotate Mavic so it is facing away from you. Walk up behind the Mavic (so front sensors don't see you) and hold out your right hand FLAT underneath the Mavic. Press down on left stick and Mavic will gently land on your hand because your flat hand blocks ALL the bottom sensors and makes it think your hand is the ground. This method keeps your fingers safe from accidentally grabbing the sides of the Mavic at the wrong place and it does not "fight" your hand by trying to go back up again. Try it -- I think you'll like it!
nice, i'll have to give that one a go. i have been just reaching out and catching it personally to me it is the easiest way. i have tried to get it to land in my palm but it always jumps back up. i've not had the best luck with that.
I'm dubious about having the flat palm method - you're effectively trading the second or two of "fighting" the mavic with option 1 for the (in my view) far less attractive risk of landing in a flat open hand and the mavic falling off one side (e.g. If there happened to be a gust of wind at that moment).
Yes. You can but it’s not recommended. I did a a video all about it after speaking to Dji to confirm a few things. Emergency Shut Off Trick For DJI Mavic Air and Pro Drones ruclips.net/video/vfJBVymiUSs/видео.html
The Eatons Show some people (not me) say it puts unwanted stress on the motors. Others say the sudden jerk on the gimbal hurts it over time. Dji just says it’s not intended for that use. Try turning off your bottom sensor and doing it that way as a comparison. Butter smooth. Thanks for the comments.
In this video I was near lake Travis. If you like the background in this you will enjoy it more it this newer video. ruclips.net/video/4HWBCtJdvv0/видео.html
@@SeanOzz Finally healed, a month later. 7 scars side by side by side by side, down my index finger, lost half a nail and about a cm of my fingertip. Although at 300+ RPM it probably could've been much worse. OR I could've watched a video for 5 minutes and avoided it all. Not gonna lie, it'll be a while before I ever re-attempt a hand catch, if ever.
Great video Sean. I'd like to hand catch my Mavic as well, as this would eliminate me having to carry my heli-pad and set it up on my hiking trips. Definitely a time saver, though the thought of it does make me nervous. I might give it a try today though, as it seems to be a pretty calm day here in Austin.
Nice, I almost moved to Austin recently. We decided to go to the mountains instead. i am working on a new video after months of hand catching with what i feel is the easiest (hint i think it's #3 on this video) just turn off the one bottom protection sensor. just be safe and if it feels wrong then just land it on the ground.
Sean, I just finished my tests by doing three very easy and successful takeoff and landings by using #3 (which I feel is the safest). NO MORE HELIPAD FOR ME!!! This is going to be great! No more caring, setting up, tearing down and cleaning off the spikes. Not only is it going to be a time saver for me, but I can add another minute to my flight time and take off/land anywhere. Thanks again for the video!
awesome!!! glad it was helpful. there are spots on my hikes i fly that a helipad would be useless. so this will help you fly in so many more areas as well! Thanks for sharing!
Just wanted to thank you again Sean for the video. Turning off "Landing Protection" is the best way (safest way) to catch the Mavic. I've even done it in strong, gusty winds with confidence. One just has to be aware that this also turns off the protection of stopping above the ground when doing a fast descent. However, I don't fly mine like I stole it, so that isn't an issue for me. Hand launching and catching the Mavic makes me enjoy it even more than I did (and I didn't think that was possible). Fly Safe!
Awesome!! i have been slowly working on a video all about that way! that and showing a few other weird little things you can do but i don't recommend. you are suppose to turn that off over water anyway so i just leave it off all the time. i never use return to home anyway and it benefits return to home the most.
Just hold your hand out flat (palm facing up) and bring the Mavic down. It’ll think it’s landing on the ground. When it touches your hand, close your grip. Works every time without the Motors going crazy. Just remember to keep your hand still. If you raise it, the Mavic will rise to
I personally am not a fan of that method after a few years of trying that and others. However I do appreciate you sharing that to the subscribers and other viewers here. Thanks.
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haha, thanks bro! I've been hand catching with auto land since I had my drone, always sketches me out haha! when it doesn't turn off I'm afraid to re-release just incase it cuts off at that moment too. When it doesn't shut off I've always had to tip upside down, and even then it fights it super crazy as you can imagine and makes onlookers weary haha. But now so simple, I can grab, and hold down! simple. cheers mate.
Thanks Sean, Option 3 is by way the easiest, Turn off Landing Protection (just make sure you catch it). It's so cool and protects the gimbal, landing sensors, downward cameras, rotors, air intake - everything. Thanks for inspiring me and my drone (The Puffilin) loves you for it too.
Craig Robinson I agree. That’s the way I do it 99% of the time now.
Just can’t forget to turn it back on or it’ll slam the ground the next time you land on the ground
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I tried to really show all the different ways people talk about hand catching the Mavic Pro.
My favorite way is #3 or #1. i have done #5 Auto many times and it always acts differently so i don't suggest bothering with it. #2 is also a way i suggest staying away from.
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i tried to make this the most detailed video on catching it as i could.
I found after some updates, there is now one more option, the emergence shut down
Got a new method for you. Well, I say method, it's Method #1 with a different technique. Bring the drone down to catch level, Have the camera look past your right ear (or swapped for southpaw), Reach up and rest the lower frame behind the Gimbal between your thumb and index finger, and firmly grasp it.
I use this method (When I don't revert to classic #1), and when done with proper technique, you can land it the first time, no struggle, no messing around with options. The trick is to know where the sensors are, and avoid them with your catch.
Sean Ozz Is it possible to map the bottom sensors to a soft key? What do you have the soft keys mapped to usually?
Robert E I noticed that and did an update just on it.
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Sean Ozz I learned how to hand catch on accident. 100%
I'm getting Kevlar sleeves and gloves but I loved how you showed everything repeatedly. Awesome!
dwin1977able thanks. Lol
It’s much easier than it looks.
Just grab it by the bottom and keep it above your face.
Mavic pro was the first drone I ever bought. I’ve bought a few since then, even a dual enterprise. The pro is still the best drone I’ve got.
Thanks for sharing
Turning off all obstacle avoidance is the only reasonable method and there is still a lot of risk involved. Any sudden gust of wind could push it into your body or worse, your face (eye). And you never know when a wind gust is coming. It's not worth slicing yourself open or worse. For me, just land it as it is designed. Really nice video editing and background music by the way. Well done.
gilream thanks for your opinion. Appreciate you taking the time to watch and voice it.
It’s for sure not for everyone. (Just like tattoos. Lol)
A year and a half later I’m working on a couple update videos but with the Mavic Air this time.
You should test the suicide technique for landing in long grass.
Go into DJI Go 4 settings.
Ensure emergency rotor cutoff is turned on, which allows you to turn off the rotors mid flight by moving both stick to the bottom opposite corners.
Lower drone to 3-5 feet above LONG grass.
Engage emergency cutout.
Drone falls into grass cushion.
I did that in snow instead on my most recent video. Lol
If you catch the mavic pro at the front end so you don't cover the ultrasonics, it doesn't try to get away .keep the videos coming cheers Anton
Renee & Anton Thibault / Bijl that is a way. I personally prefer turning off landing protection.
Thanks, after watching this I've been hand catching and sometimes launching for a couple of weeks now and its quite easy after doing it a couple of times.
i just uploaded a hand launch detailed video as well! glad these were helpful!
Awesome, I'm doing the 4th hand catch sensors on with no issues. One tip I do have is always have the sun to your back.
great tutorial!
I wouldn't give up on the auto landing so fast, try to pull down the stick after while it's going down, butter smooth...
Matanya Tausig oh trust me. I’ve done the auto land many many times. This was just what happened the day I filmed this.
The auto land has always been sketchy and for me not even close to the safest or easiest way to hand catch.
Great advice. Those rotors are sharp enough to cut your finger off (I actually know this from experience--it cut through my thumb like a knife through butter). So great advice all around! We need more solid advice like this!
-Beau
thanks i appreciate it.
it's a very good way to fly in areas you could not but you for sure gotta be careful.
So why not wear heavy gloves for the landing? Must be some good reason. Or not.
Extremely dangerous. Imagine those blades hit your face... I'd avoid any of this at all costs. I'd land in the grass before I catch it. Turn the motors off in air and let it drop into the grass. It's very very dangerous.
Beau Reviews are there any fingerless videos?
@@matthewjeschke please NEVER EVER drive a car. It's much more dangerous than this so if you cant do this safely I am worried for you in day to day life. Maybe a bubble suit might help you survive ??
Well done, well described covering all the details in good repetitive detail. When you are doing something that has the potential for injury, you definitely want to be sure what you're doing. Very good!
Thanks. I have a playlist all about hand catching. A more current video with more safety tips.
Great video! Wish I had watched this before I tried landing mine on the back of our boat this weekend.
I have been flying RC planes for 20+ years where we avoid putting our hands near spinning props at all costs. So I have always been against hand catching. With sensors turned off, I was trying to land on my landing pad that was on the back deck of our ski boat. with the drone about a foot from the pad it seemed to hesitate coming down the rest of the way for a few seconds. Those few seconds were long enough for it to drift off center of the pad due to wind or boat drift. When it finally came down, only two feet landed on the deck and the drone tumbled into the water and sank 25 feet to the bottom of the lake. Those few seconds would have been enough to safely hand catch and land.
Lesson learned. And it was an expensive one. Hand catching can be safe - especially if you practice the skill and get good at it on land before trying it over water.
I paid $180 to have a diver retrieve the drone but unfortunately at least one of the PC boards is fried and will need to be replaced.
i used to fly RC planes many many years ago so i feel you.
i tried landing on a boat in the ocean many years ago when the 1st mavic was released and almost lost it into the pacific. so hand landing became a thing and it really is just too easy not to do it.
i have a few videos on it and doing it safely with the mini 2 and zoom, and other drones.
a good thing to have up your sleeve.
The other day I hiked way up to a ridge that I wanted to fly from. It was a killer place to fly, but there was just no piece of granite or small , flat ground to take off from. I can usually find some little place to take off and land. I ended up not flying there because I was afraid of losing it in the backcountry . I wasn’t sure if it would remember home point. I have really never needed to hand launch/catch before. Searched and found your vids. You’re super funny dude ... easy to watch your vids. Just wanted to see it done , before trying it myself. Looks easy ... I’ll be doing it all the time now. I subbed because of your hilarious narration along with the information. It’s funny how a lot of people make tutorials trying to sound like some serious professor. Your vid style is great, keep it up. So many people making comments about eye safety. Not trying to sound like your mom or anything, but as someone who lost one eye to a framing gun years ago ... might not be a bad idea to wear some good shades. Have a great one.
Thanks for the comment.
It defiantly wouldn’t hurt to have some shades on or something of that nature.
The more you catch it the easier it will become for you as well.
Thanks for taking the time to leave a comment. Have a great weekend.
Sean I’m fairly new to the Mavic Pro and just tried your No.3 option as we will need to retrieve the drone on a vessel.
It worked perfectly! Thx for the great video and examining the various options but No.3 is the best and safest. Cheers Gerard
sensors off is the best for sure!
Thanks mate! I tried to hand catch my Mavic yesterday, after recording footage of the beautiful woods here in austria, but realized that it was fighting me. So I let it go and landed the usual way. My assumtion would have been to use sport mode nest time so thanks a lot for pointing out that this does not work. I'll stick with method 1. cheers, Mike
MikeOnBike I’ve been using number three 90% of the time.
Just leaving the one bottom sensor off. Works great.
Great tutorial. I hand catch quite often and the one thing I would add is to always take off and catch above head height not level with your face for safety.
Pete Skyrunner I quickly mention to watch your face for sure. I do agree it's easier also to reach up to catch it.
Thanks for watching.
Way#6 if I may... I always catch it with the camera facing me (but higher than my head so as to not trigger forward sensors), all sensors on, and the natural gripping position of the hand prevents anything from tripping the downward sensors (if done correctly). No fighting, all sensors on.
i also grab above the head most the time. i have not had it not fight yet and i land it facing all kind of ways.
however i have recently been flying with landing protection off.
it is so easy in that mode. lus over water you are suppose to have it off anyway,
Great video, very instructive and clear. I'll be turning off bottom sensors unless I am constrained and will simply hold tight. Thanks Sean!
Thanks. I just made a new version with more detail. Check it out here
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Step 5 you have to swipe twice!!! Awesome Video!!!
I grab my drone and flip it sideways ...stops the motors strait away no fighting back ... just make one fluid movement. Nice Video well done. KUDOS
Thanks.
I think you might be referring to the emergency stop function.
Emergency Shut Off Trick For DJI Mavic Air and Pro Drones
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This is how you do it with the Spark, ease it down to within reach, come up behind it and swiftly grab it. As soon as you have it gripped, and before it starts to fight TWIST it sharply inwards and downwards at least 90 degrees in whichever direction feels right, which will depend upon which hand you use. I set my new Mavic Pro up yesterday and before it was properly connected to my tablet I had it take off in my house. Not good, I instinctively treated it just like an overgrown Spark and it worked, but I could tell it had a bit more power! It seems if it is tilted over more than 90 degrees the drone thinks it has crashed and a memo from DJI's legal department cuts out the motors faster than you can say compensatory damages.
I think I have the best way actually, lower it to slightly over your head, put your hand under it, wait until it recognizes your hand as ground then pull down on the stick (with landing protection enabled) and it will decent nicely into your hands. Keep your hand under the Mavic and follow any side movements but do not change your hand's height. Keep your palm flat and it will just land gently.
I've done this countless times and it has never gone wrong
pretty much this....
Perfect - thanks. Was out on the boat and it took what seemed like ten minutes to land on a ridiculous platform I made. And then it missed and I tried to catch it - not a good feeling in my thumb! Tried this out and it is great. Keep it up!
Mark Jordan that is almost the same reason I learned to catch and take off from hand. #3 is what I use on a boat now and pretty much most of the time.
Just be safe about it and your fingers will be ok. Lol
Haha the cow said Bull to the sensors turning off! Nice video all meat no potatoes!
Thanks.
I once thought I was invisible, believe me, you're not. Good advice and entertaining.
Sean, you are a legend! Stumbled across your channel tonight and spent the last 2 hours watch your vids (the beep air control made me laugh - sorry).
We do a lot of underwater stuff, but recently just purchased a Mavic Pro so learning as we go - videos like this really help so keep them up!
Love your presenting style! You have a new subscriber! 👌🏻
Thank your your comment made my evening!
I turned off downward facing sensors and perfect hand catch every time, you have full control and its easy. I think frequent users of the mavic dont really need the downward sensors. Oh, and I sometimes use the leg extenders, if the area is dusty ish etc. I hand launch a lot but its wise to have multiple options to launching and landing.
yes, so easy
I've tried #1 many times and it works well. I just don't like the fight the motor does. Gonna try # 3 from now on.
# 4 and 5 look like good ways to slice your fingers b/c you gotta have pretty good eye-hand coordination to catch it as it lowers (especially if it's windy)
MehrabS you will like #3.
It’s all I use now.
Another great video Shawn. THX for the education. I tried hand catching once and when it faught me I almost crapped myself so I never tried it again. Lol. It's time I get out there and practice it again. You just never know when your gonna need to have that know how.
PEACE
MICHAEL D
DiciurcioCabinets MDiciurcio I've used it 95% of the time on the trip I am on this week.
On a boat today and off a balcony. I bring it in on tripod mode at last minute on approach.
Sean Ozz Hey Sean, thanks so much for always replying to my comment. I know for you that's got to be a big job since I'm not the only one your replying too. I just wanted to say thanks for that. It really makes me feel like I'm a real part of your channel. SO many others just don't put that attention in. I wish you a million subs, so you can get to Colorado, sooner rather then later.
God bless, my friend.
MICHAEL D
DiciurcioCabinets MDiciurcio thanks a ton. It's nice to know it's appreciated. I know I don't have the most high tech videos on the ole RUclips but I have a ton of fun trying to make them better and better.
i should have watched your video before i cut into my fingers - its good to know those ways now :))
hope you are catching and flying and having a great time all these years later!
Thanks for the video! Now I am brave and could practice a little bit before my wedding shoot tomorrow that will happen open water, on a speed-boat... I am definitely less worried now... Cheer for me! :)))
Hey. I hope it went well. I have a whole Playlist of tips for catching and launching these safely. Glad these helped.
I painted my extended landing gear neon orange for visibility reasons. I only use them to help me see it in dim conditions. I pretty much hand catch and launch all the time.
on the trip i am currently on i have been hand catching about 95% of the time due to the terrain.
Thank you very much for the tips. In my opinion the best option is deactivate the bottom sensors. It seems the easiest and safest way, but I will make sure that the sensors will be active on the next flight. Regards!
Glad it was helpful. I did a more recent one on the same subject.might be worth a comparison.
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nice video, the only thing i will recommend is wearing some protective goggles/glasses, you don't want to get hit but does propellers if something goes wrong.
could not hurt.
Just want to say thank you, found it very helpful...
Thanks for watching. I have a bunch of videos still planned for the mavic pro and an updated hand catching one. I have a more detailed hand launch I posted a couple weeks ago.
I get the mavic air soon and plan to do some comparisons.
really nice way about you the way you present this video tutorial, well done!!
Patrick Conlon thanks. Hope it was helpful. I’m working on what I now consider the best way hands down and why video soon.
I did number 1 for around a dozen of times, and last time I did it I noticed the back arms BENDING UP as the drone was fighting hard to get away. Now the small protection plate by the rotating ball joint of the back arms are always slightly bend up. So I strongly recommend AGAINST letting the drone fighting you. Number 3 and 4 are the best options.
Whisper117s number three is the best option. I’ve got a recent tips update posted and a couple more updated ones on the way.
Thanks for the methodical testing and best options- I will be using #3 with a Mini3 Pro. Before shutting the drone off, I'll just make a new habit of turning Landing Protection back on. I've seen some grab and flip just upside down, but am not comfortable with that-
I’d highly recommend not doing that with a 3 axis gimbal. Made a video explaining why but to sum it up. It can damage your gimbal.
@@SeanOzz You're talking about the 'flip' method, correct? I can see how it would damage the gimbal- it has to be really sensitive.
Yes
This is an older video but goes over it some
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@@SeanOzz Thank you! Subscribed too-
Very cool! Thanks for doing these tests.
no problem, it was a fun one to make.
Very helpful video. Thanks for posting.
You’re welcome
The first way works best for me , I don’t see the need to risk my fingers twice for one landing.
I haven’t tried to take off out my hand yet. But landing in the hand is pretty easy for me.
Nameless Bum I used to use number one exclusively. Now I use number three. That one sensor is not something I ever use so I leave it off. Makes flying that much easier.
Try having your hand completely flat.....parallel to the ground with the drone just above your flat hand, and pull the stick downward and let it sit onto that flat hand ...dont grab it as grabbing makes it fight. This way simulates a ground landing.....lands on the ground powers down the rotors turns off. You can actually catch it also below eye level, and grab it and raise it up taking off the weight and the rotors will slow and eventually shut off ...saw a video of that so give that try if you like. Remember grabbing it usually make it fight because your pulling on it which thinks it’s adding weight and works against it to maintain altitude. Could also if your afraid, land it on a flat surface you hold above the ground, just letting it set down on its own. My 2 cents for what it’s worth.
Also seen on the “internets” where an angry neighbor bats the drone out of the air with a broom stick, smashing the poor thing....and landing it. Didn’t fight that long.
Thanks. Not a fan of that way. Thought I showed it in this one but might be in one of my other videos.
On the bottom of my preferred catching list but to each their own and thanks for watching and sharing.
Which one aren’t you a fan, dropping the drone into ones hand or having it batted out of the air, ......who doesn’t like either way .....as far as safety be very careful.....I’ve heard about a drone sever a mans carotid artery, (or was it his femoral artery....uhhh) it was one of those bad ones, lots of blood. Luckily from what I understand, he was with people that had one of those really big drones, and they were able to lifeflight him to the local hospital, actually I think they just dropped him on the roof of the hospital, where luckily an ac repairman working on an air handler, alerted hospital staff about a bloody guy laying on the rooftop helipad. It was basically touch and go....but he survived. Anyway thanks for in-depth handjob landing techniques.
Next time, wear sunglasses. This in case you trip on a rock and bring the drone too close to your face.
Love the video, thanks a lot.
I dont trip. ;)
@@SeanOzz now I always grab it, no need to land it anywhere, thanks.
Great video thanks for testing all the options for us, hand catching is the one thing I've been nervous about doing with mine so far but now I'm going to give it a try!
Ollie Putnam be careful. Heads up it hurts like hell if you hit the props.
Sean Ozz I'll bear that in mind haha! Thanks!
I found this out and it was my 2nd flight.
It also has some some strength to it.
I think the cow wanted to get in the blog.
So when it saw the camara it gave a good pose.
Lol
Good video :), big thumbs up. LOL, Thanks!! I get a kick out of making my Mavic mad by pulling down on it, gets all mad just like in your video.
LouLope thanks!!
I’m working on a new video that I feel is the best and easiest.
Nice. I've subscribed and looking forward to it.
LouLope thank you!!
Hopefully it will help out.
best option is 3, on hand dont need land protection! so beautiful place, where you are Sean?
Costantino Lenzi thank you. Moved to the mountains recently.
I use that way now all the time.
Working on a video showing landing protection on and off. I don’t see the need for it.
#3 landing protection off only! Thanks!
James Chung this is the way I do it now 99% of the time over the last 6+ months. Works great.
Excellent video; very well made and understandable.
Dennis Farris thanks. I’ve got some updates to this in the works.
Dennis Farris one being this
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Cool vid, well done. Great location too. I notice one cow was checking things out and decided it wasn't for her.
ha ha ha
Great vid Sean, thanks for taking the time to investigate all those. I hand catch a lot too as I am often out in the mountains and other areas with no options. I clipped my fingers once already, but am seeing some good ideas and tips in your video and in the comments. Gotta give it more of a chance. I have been looking at floaters for when I am out on the water too, as I am often stand up paddling and not on a boat, so it's either hand catch or land on the board - ahhh, hmmm, not really!
Ashley Faulkes woah. Yeah landing on a kayak seems like it would be very difficult.
I have seen some people using those large foam balls in water but I'm not sure if they get in your image.
Good luck and watch those fingers!
I wish I had watched this before yesterday. almost lost mine due to loss of video feed. had to walk over to find it and bring it down lucky I did as battery just hit its limits when I caught it. I was trying to shut the rotors off same as starting. or wait for battery to die. would have sucked to lose it overseas in another country.
Chris L glass you didn’t lose it. They would have indeed sucked.
I’m working on a video that goes over just one way to catch that I now feel is the easiest after several months of experimenting with it.
Great video, thanks for putting it together
richardrocks2005 thanks for watching it.
Great vid - thank you! About to try option 1...
Jim Pengelly watch those fingers. Try number three also. It’s the easiest.
I usually hold one of the legs at front and push down the left stick and then once the motors off put it on ground or wherever
those legs break pretty easy.
Seems a lot easier to hand catch than a Phantom...that was always fun lol
Nr. 1 is the best. Very charming! Bravo!
Thanks. I made a remake of this video with some new info that I think came out even better. Hope you enjoy it also.
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Thanks! DJI should update the Mavic to have Spark's hand takeoff and catching.
zodiacfml I agree!!
@@SeanOzz
Hope next firmware with hand gesture also
Thanks this is very helpful
Glad it helped
thank for the video
Legeant David no problem. I’ve plans to make an updated one with the mavic air soon.
Many thanks for your wisdom, Sean! This really helps --cheers!
Glad it helps.
Great exploration of options, and narrative. Thanks.
David Burnett thanks for watching. Hopefully it was helpful.
thank so much for this complete tutorials & advice
Christian Daniel Berty Tijow - no problem. I’m working on an updated one as well.
Thanks for the video! What is the best way to catch Mavic from the moving boat?
Baba Yaga a moving one?? Yikes.
What I do on a boat is come to a stop first. Then I hand catch it. Normally bottom sensors off so it’s very easy to do.
4th way is by far the best way, the drone will know your hand is there and decent when you put the stick down, you don't have to fight it and cause a emergency off, it will just land on your hand and shuts down itself, you don't even have to grab it, it will just sit on your hand and shuts down.
the redo of this video nails it..
thanks for the comment.
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I forgot to turn off the sensors!! Im still trying to catch that thing.
Here is a new version that shows catching with the sensor on in an easy way
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I have to hand catch all the time.
It is much easier and safer with a Phantom 3 or 4 - especially when it is windy.
i promise it is pretty dang easy with the mavic line of drones.
sometimes ya just have to.
Really nice! I am considering upgrading my Spark to the Mavic 2 Zoom, but one of my main questions is hand landing/take-off. I run a mountaineering and rock climbing vlog and bring my drone with me to the mountains, so it is essential that I can launch it from the hand :) Thank you for showing that that is indeed possible :)
Yes. All these methods work and I’m working on a. New video with my zoom that also works so stay tuned.
You will love the zoom.
Looking forward to that! :)
With the Spark you could grab, quickly turn it around on its head, and then the motors would shut off...have you tried that with the Mavic?
Yep. Did a whole video about it.
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Great video, some day I'll try this.. with a full face helmet, gloves and shoulder pads 😂
Kevin Martin ha ha. It’s pretty easy. Especially the take off.
Be safe.
It's very easy, I did it in my first flight. Thanks Sean.
Ser lancerlot thanks for the comment. Glad it helped. I’m working on a new catching and take off video this month.
I was at the top of the mountain and really need to launch it,but so much tall grass like what u said,thanx for sharing i was thingking to do this before but I’m just afraid I will broke my motor,,and the most amazing part when My drone almost hit by a helicopter,I was so fucking nervous and I was at the cliff that time like really dangerous cliff,but luckily everything fine,be responsible drone owner guys,keep it up cheers!
Great video. Very thorough. In most cases I'll just fly my mavic in areas that have flat clear terrain. Good to see your examples though.
I’m doing some updates later this summer on this subject.
Good stuff man!! I feel a lot better about doing this after watching this vid!’
Thanks. I made a newer better video. Should really help.
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Cool video! I wonder if it was a safety thing that the motors did not power down while using the auto land feature until you actually commanded it to do so by using the joy stick. Maybe to insure that you have a proper grip before it shuts down? Could be a good test.
i will have to check into that!
Thanks dude appreciate the info
i am working on an updated one coming soon!
Great advice!!!!
fresh cut lemon thanks. I made a new updated version with a few differences.
BEST Way To Hand Catch Your Mavic 2 Pro / Zoom Drone
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Thanks!
glad you liked it!
I hand catch often and recommend this variation of your #4 method: Leave all sensors on (or off, it doesn't matter). Bring Mavic down to hover at chest height (i.e. well below your face) several feet away from you. Rotate Mavic so it is facing away from you. Walk up behind the Mavic (so front sensors don't see you) and hold out your right hand FLAT underneath the Mavic. Press down on left stick and Mavic will gently land on your hand because your flat hand blocks ALL the bottom sensors and makes it think your hand is the ground. This method keeps your fingers safe from accidentally grabbing the sides of the Mavic at the wrong place and it does not "fight" your hand by trying to go back up again. Try it -- I think you'll like it!
nice, i'll have to give that one a go. i have been just reaching out and catching it personally to me it is the easiest way.
i have tried to get it to land in my palm but it always jumps back up. i've not had the best luck with that.
I'm dubious about having the flat palm method - you're effectively trading the second or two of "fighting" the mavic with option 1 for the (in my view) far less attractive risk of landing in a flat open hand and the mavic falling off one side (e.g. If there happened to be a gust of wind at that moment).
richardrocks2005 I fly with my one bottom sensor off 95% of the time so landing in your palm or catching it has become second nature.
Bad advice , have it at just above head , grab from underneath so as not to slice your arm.
I've got a lot of band aids + I'll give it a try (1) & (4) Thanks.
3 is the best for sure. Check my new video giving more detailed tips and be safe.
Great video, I'll give it a try. Never had to so far but it's always good to be able to.
Comes in handy to know and to be safe and knowledgeable prior to being in a situation to needing it.
Great video, thanks for showing all the options.
Stan O'Kella no problem. Hope it was helpful.
Certainly was, just waiting for a break in the rain in the sunny UK to have a go! Great channel and content, keep up the great work.
Stan O'Kella thank you very much!!
I just put my hand under the Mavic, pull down on the left stick and let it drop to my hand - same as no 1 but no fighting and easier than no 4.
Moira O'Brien it pulls up when I do that if bottom sensors are on. Lately I just fly with the sensor off and it's cake landing in your hand that way.
You've got a great personality man. Thanks for the informative.
After you grab it turn it 45 degrees and it will switch off itself you don't have to press the stick down to turn them off.
Yes. You can but it’s not recommended. I did a a video all about it after speaking to Dji to confirm a few things.
Emergency Shut Off Trick For DJI Mavic Air and Pro Drones
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Sean Ozz I just wanted the video, why is it not recommend?
The Eatons Show some people (not me) say it puts unwanted stress on the motors. Others say the sudden jerk on the gimbal hurts it over time.
Dji just says it’s not intended for that use. Try turning off your bottom sensor and doing it that way as a comparison. Butter smooth.
Thanks for the comments.
Really helpful Thxs for the advice,looks like you live in a really lovely part of the world.👍
thanks... this is Austin but i now live in Colorado, check my other videos to see even nicer background and drone footage
We have the same initial letters in our first and last names Shabtay Oz
Hahaha this tutorial is not boring and very informative thank!
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Glad you enjoyed it. I made a remake of it with updated info. Hope it's as enjoyable and informative.
You must be in the hill country of Texas ! Maybe around ink's lake or Canyon Lake.
Beautiful country.
In this video I was near lake Travis.
If you like the background in this you will enjoy it more it this newer video.
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Great video! Thanks
bryantturner97 thanks. Hope it was helpful.
That was very useful , thanks.
Maurice, Jr Saad glad it was helpful. Please share the tips with any mavic users you may know. Thanks.
on a boat in hand catched it twice but the emergency shut off not working so i took the battery off, look in my video
the troublemaker weird it would not shut off just by pulling down on the stick. Did you try turning it on it’s side too?
the troublemaker or upside down to shut off if sticks don’t work.
good job making this video.
Thanks.
That's cool 👍 good Job 👍 I think the 🐄 agrees with you too lol 😂
Ha ha thank you.
@@SeanOzz not a problem bro
I went back to the same location years later to make an update too. Lol
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Really wish I watched this video before I shredded my fingers this afternoon. Doh!
Ouch. That sucks. Hope you didn't mess yourself up to much.
I made a newer update you can view here.
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Lol i messed myself up trying this without knowledge
@@SeanOzz Finally healed, a month later. 7 scars side by side by side by side, down my index finger, lost half a nail and about a cm of my fingertip. Although at 300+ RPM it probably could've been much worse.
OR I could've watched a video for 5 minutes and avoided it all. Not gonna lie, it'll be a while before I ever re-attempt a hand catch, if ever.
Big thanks from Russia, bro with the beard!!!!
You’re welcome. I have an update coming soon on this one.
Great video Sean. I'd like to hand catch my Mavic as well, as this would eliminate me having to carry my heli-pad and set it up on my hiking trips. Definitely a time saver, though the thought of it does make me nervous. I might give it a try today though, as it seems to be a pretty calm day here in Austin.
Nice, I almost moved to Austin recently. We decided to go to the mountains instead.
i am working on a new video after months of hand catching with what i feel is the easiest (hint i think it's #3 on this video) just turn off the one bottom protection sensor. just be safe and if it feels wrong then just land it on the ground.
Sean, I just finished my tests by doing three very easy and successful takeoff and landings by using #3 (which I feel is the safest). NO MORE HELIPAD FOR ME!!! This is going to be great! No more caring, setting up, tearing down and cleaning off the spikes. Not only is it going to be a time saver for me, but I can add another minute to my flight time and take off/land anywhere. Thanks again for the video!
awesome!!! glad it was helpful. there are spots on my hikes i fly that a helipad would be useless. so this will help you fly in so many more areas as well! Thanks for sharing!
Just wanted to thank you again Sean for the video. Turning off "Landing Protection" is the best way (safest way) to catch the Mavic. I've even done it in strong, gusty winds with confidence. One just has to be aware that this also turns off the protection of stopping above the ground when doing a fast descent. However, I don't fly mine like I stole it, so that isn't an issue for me. Hand launching and catching the Mavic makes me enjoy it even more than I did (and I didn't think that was possible). Fly Safe!
Awesome!! i have been slowly working on a video all about that way! that and showing a few other weird little things you can do but i don't recommend.
you are suppose to turn that off over water anyway so i just leave it off all the time.
i never use return to home anyway and it benefits return to home the most.
1 or 4 seems to be the way for me. Great video BTW 😁
Drones and Electric Unicycles thanks. I'm glad you liked it. It was a fun one to make. The cow stole the show. Ha ha
hehe, yes cow was a good part. Wonder how you got the closeup
Drones and Electric Unicycles I filmed that close up with my iPhone 7plus. He just happened to moo at the perfect time. Lol
Just hold your hand out flat (palm facing up) and bring the Mavic down. It’ll think it’s landing on the ground. When it touches your hand, close your grip. Works every time without the Motors going crazy. Just remember to keep your hand still. If you raise it, the Mavic will rise to
I personally am not a fan of that method after a few years of trying that and others. However I do appreciate you sharing that to the subscribers and other viewers here.
Thanks.
I like your necklace. My dog has one like that.
You sir are an amazing dog owner. This baby is custom made by hand and crazy high quality. I’d suggest treating yourself as well.
Great watch! Definitely prefer precision landing!
You might want to watch this then if you like that method. It might surprise you.
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Thanks for the comment.
And this updated video on catching with new techniques.
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Good vid mate thanks
Thanks for watching!