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How to Launch and Land a Drone from the Boat
January 19, 2017 · 5 min · 59K views
What this video covers
Launching and landing a drone from a moving boat requires specific techniques to avoid injury and equipment loss. Pilots should operate the drone by focusing exclusively on the smart device screen rather than the aircraft itself.0:40 For hand-launching, hold the drone by a vertical leg above the head, keeping the spinning propellers away from the face.1:42 Maintain a firm grip against the drone’s upward thrust until ready to throttle up, then release once the motors pull away.1:41 Landing at the bow creates unnecessary risk because the pilot must fly the drone toward the moving vessel.2:37 Instead, perform all landings at the stern, allowing the boat to move away from the drone if a maneuver fails.4:31 This stern-focused approach prevents collisions with the rigging and hull. Replacing damaged propeller blades restores flight capability after minor impacts.3:45 Hand-launching and landing from the stern provides the safest clearance for both the pilot and the drone.4:53
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