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Drones on Boats

Posted: Wed Feb 28, 2018 9:21 pm
by AsLan7
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Hoping to do some drone flying off of our 263 this summer.
We plan on filming the kids behind the boat during their water sport activities.

I really like the Autel-Robotics X-star drone over the Phantom models.
The X-Stat is on my Amazon wish list ( May birthday 🎂 :D ))
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Anyone here have experience flying this (or any drone) off of their boat?

Some things to consider...

http://www.myboatlife.com/2017/06/drone ... ating.html


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Re: Drones on Boats

Posted: Wed Feb 28, 2018 9:46 pm
by Big Block Power
Nope mine would go swimming

Re: Drones on Boats

Posted: Wed Feb 28, 2018 9:52 pm
by AsLan7
Big Block Power wrote: Wed Feb 28, 2018 9:46 pm Nope mine would go swimming

Now why doesn’t that surprise me. 8-)

Re: Drones on Boats

Posted: Wed Feb 28, 2018 9:53 pm
by cmattj
Yep.. husban drone.. gps hold.. this year I'll do video and follow me mode.

275.00 investment.. I won't cry if she crashes.. just remember to clean the camera lenses!

Re: Drones on Boats

Posted: Wed Feb 28, 2018 9:57 pm
by cmattj
Couple more.. practice.. I'm a lousy drone pilot

Re: Drones on Boats

Posted: Wed Feb 28, 2018 9:57 pm
by AsLan7
That’s great info Matt...& great footage!
I’ll check it out brutha.
Thank you!👌🏻

Re: Drones on Boats

Posted: Wed Feb 28, 2018 10:01 pm
by thunder550
Oooh nice guys! Looking forward to seeing some drone video this summer :)

Re: Drones on Boats

Posted: Wed Feb 28, 2018 10:07 pm
by cmattj
AsLan7 wrote: Wed Feb 28, 2018 9:57 pm That’s great info Matt...& great footage!
I’ll check it out brutha.
Thank you!👌🏻
Yea I figured a practice drone..its fun to fly and you want 2 important things.

GPS and altitude hold. Plus the " return home " is good when things go weird.

Those where video screen shots. I'll do better this year on pictures.

Re: Drones on Boats

Posted: Thu Mar 01, 2018 6:06 am
by Big Block Power
AsLan7 wrote: Wed Feb 28, 2018 9:52 pm
Big Block Power wrote: Wed Feb 28, 2018 9:46 pm Nope mine would go swimming

Now why doesn’t that surprise me. 8-)
We bought Max one but he didn't fly it much. The gps return home could return where it started from and that could be a problem on a boat.lol

Re: Drones on Boats

Posted: Thu Mar 01, 2018 6:12 am
by AsLan7
Big Block Power wrote: Thu Mar 01, 2018 6:06 am
AsLan7 wrote: Wed Feb 28, 2018 9:52 pm
Big Block Power wrote: Wed Feb 28, 2018 9:46 pm Nope mine would go swimming

Now why doesn’t that surprise me. 8-)
We bought Max one but he didn't fly it much. The gps return home could return where it started from and that could be a problem on a boat.lol
Not sure if you read that article, but it did mention to disable that feature on a boat.

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Re: Drones on Boats

Posted: Thu Mar 01, 2018 6:15 am
by Ytmsn
A7 you gotta license to fly one of those things? 😊

Re: Drones on Boats

Posted: Thu Mar 01, 2018 6:28 am
by AsLan7
:lol:
Ytmsn wrote: Thu Mar 01, 2018 6:15 am A7 you gotta license to fly one of those things? 😊
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:lol:
Funny. I was reading the requirements and it says you have to take a mini test by the FAA. It said there are questions from the private pilot written test on there.
I think I got this one covered. :D

Re: Drones on Boats

Posted: Thu Mar 01, 2018 6:35 am
by NautiGirl
Cool pics! I told Jeff I wanted one just for the cool pics you can get... Just need to find a lake friend with one to follow me around for an hour!

Re: Drones on Boats

Posted: Thu Mar 01, 2018 12:22 pm
by AsLan7
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I really like the thought of a waterproof drone while boating. Something like the SwellPro Splash drone is another option. :?:
Not sure about their customer support network though & it is pricey (I can have 7 of Matt's Husban drones for one of these!)
Plus, only 16 minutes of flying time :( :?

Here it is in action...

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Interesting how fisherman are using it to drop bait as well as to peer underwater...
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Website:
https://www.swellpro.com/
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(Not sure if it's BBp proof though) :D



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Re: Drones on Boats

Posted: Thu Mar 01, 2018 1:07 pm
by Ytmsn
, I hope liquid doesn't see the title of this website. He'll be wanting to add another baby to his tribe..