So I bought a drone..and wrecked the drone

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Lifer
Apr 27, 2000
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I was flying today and the battery got low and it went into the mode where it flies home, so happens a tree was in the way and it is stuck up probably 30-40 feet on the end of a thin branch. I went to Lowe's and bought two 10 foot pieces of pvc and it was just too flimsy and still wasnt tall enough. I may try some fishing line with a heavy sinker on the end
 

Paratus

Lifer
Jun 4, 2004
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I was flying today and the battery got low and it went into the mode where it flies home, so happens a tree was in the way and it is stuck up probably 30-40 feet on the end of a thin branch. I went to Lowe's and bought two 10 foot pieces of pvc and it was just too flimsy and still wasnt tall enough. I may try some fishing line with a heavy sinker on the end

This may not be the hobby for you. :p
 

SAWYER

Lifer
Apr 27, 2000
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I bought some nylon rope and tied a large socket to it. After about 5 tries I got it hung on the limb and pulled on it until it fell. The limb below broke the fall then I broke the fall with my hand, it didnt damage anything!

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drquest

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Apr 18, 2001
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Haha... You need another drone to retrieve your other drone when it gets stuck.
 

ultimatebob

Lifer
Jul 1, 2001
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No way, this is fun

I am the Asian woman driver of the drone world

You better stock up on replacement parts. You're gonna need them!

We warned ya about the trees. Drones seem to go after them like a heat seeking missile.
 
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JSt0rm

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Sep 5, 2000
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I just wrecked the same drone. I was flying it in a studio to record the sound. Sounds great but the producers are getting it fixed cuz i rammed it into a chair. lol.
 

ViRGE

Elite Member, Moderator Emeritus
Oct 9, 1999
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No way, this is fun

I am the Asian woman driver of the drone world
:D

As long as you're not injuring people/being reckless and are having fun, go for it. Hobbies aren't meant to be productive, they're meant to be relaxing.