DJI Mavic Water Rescue - With GoPro Hero 5

A story about the day I lost my Mavic Pro in the lake... Will it still work if I get it out?
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Music:
Song 1) kashyapiyengar Titanic Theme goo.gl/TvXHF6
Song 2)Ezietto EPIC MUSIC Ezietto - Eternal Passion goo.gl/dr1mTU
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[@juanh1093]

I'm sure some 1 or 2 mosquitoes flew in your mouth. Lol I was wondering when you were going to notice them.

[@kenheron]

Great storytelling! I especially liked the Titanic music. Great job bud.

[@GridVidsKyleKaestner]

+Ken Heron Thanks Ken!

[@HatwaksProductions]

Not even my drone but was smiling from ear to ear when this thing powered on and took off! Congrats! Gives me even more faith in the Mavics ability!

[@GridVidsKyleKaestner]

Thanks, I wish I had all the times I've crashed it on video. It just keeps going.

[@AbyssalPlain]

Unbelievable!! DJI should be proud, surely this just can't happen - even the gimbal works? Stunned

[@GridVidsKyleKaestner]

I KNOW IT NUTS

[@nagualdesign]

I suppose that since it landed softly on the water there would have been little impact on the gimbal, and the fact that the battery was almost empty is what limited any serious corrosion issues. Still pretty surprising that it recovered though. It shows that DJI use good quality seals, even though they don't claim that Mavics are weather sealed.

[@xboxice2005]

And I'm guessing voltage was low enough to not short anything out,but who knows 🙄

[@scottlarson541]

Acoustic cover b

[@brian6042]

@@Narrowboatnumberthree no I've did it twice and still working

[@peterbratu]

you can probably find it on eBay as "Lightly used DJI Mavic"

[@GridVidsKyleKaestner]

😂

[@gamechanger7198]

peter bratu do you think I should take the risk of buying a mavic from eBay? It's a couple hundred less..

[@inactive67]

NO

[@guitarsmotorcycles8606]

peter bratu lol

[@GardenPC]

Think I'm one of the victims

[@boshaveit]

Such a well made rescue video, loved the Rice scene and then the little Mavic coming back to life, I am smiling so hard my cheeks hurt, nice one fella 👍🏻what an excellently made drone, extremely impressive.

[@fpeachm]

Gridvids: THAT is an amazing story and probably worth more than all the good youtube reviews I've already watched about the Mavic Pro. Thankyou and keep them coming!

[@GridVidsKyleKaestner]

Thanks Fred Peachman

[@KrisBarton432]

That was awesome!!! I lost mine in a river and fortunately the GPS showed exactly where it went under and oddly enough that is exactly where it stayed!! It took a bit to g4et it out though due to the strong current, it was about 4 feet under, tucked nicely on the downstream side of a huge boulder. I got it back as well, dried it out and it works!! Cheers to happy endings \m/

[@Snarl8]

Seeing people reunited with their drones makes me feel warm inside, my drone is a gift for me, and I love it so much, so seeing other drone users lose there stuff is sad, and when they are reunited it's just really happy

[@maxmairena6021]

That is freaking insane man! Very happy that you got it back and everything works! Totally awesome man! I can't wait to get me one of those too. Congrats 👍🏼

[@GridVidsKyleKaestner]

Thanks man you're going to love it when you get it.

[@WathanaPrak]

Beautiful love story about a guy and his beloved Drone. A True Love Story with a happy ending, it gets me all the time.

[@NatasataN666]

As I was watching I was like "why are you even trying? You know it won't work plus DJI won't cover that..." In the end, my reaction was... "you gotta be shittin me!" lol

[@GridVidsKyleKaestner]

lol! trust me I thought the same thing the whole time I was trying to get it.

[@DavidFaxon]

if you have DJI refresh it will cover that

[@akegabing8334]

Dave Faxon yep

[@alepratt18]

Ya man they specifically say water damage is covered on their support tab in their website for the refresh program...

[@janslosn3019]

Sébastien Bouchard ik right, DJI must've made them out of Nokia 3310.

[@ZLL668]

I am not surprised that the motor and electronics still work. What amazes me is the camera and sensors. The picture still looks stunning even after the drone was left in muddy water for 6 days. That is simply Amazing!

[@GridVidsKyleKaestner]

I know, I thought that footage would look like shit. It's so hard to see on my phone I figured that when I got home to review the footage on my computer I would see all kinds of water spots. Nope..

[@RayLenses]

Well my phantom 3 felt 10 seconds in water i put in the rice for 1 week and never worked again, congratulations man

[@breadsticks98]

Its probably not even the same mavic he's obviously bought a new one

[@GridVidsKyleKaestner]

Yeah and money grows on trees.

[@philkidd]

Man! That is truly amazing! Very cool not only that you were able to retrieve it but that it actually works after being in the water all that time! Congrats and thanks for sharing with everyone on your rescue operation and for admitting operator error!

[@broad405]

It's a great feeling when your Mavic still works & takes off after a catastrophe,,, mine fell 21 stories down to the ground,,, as I was walking towards it all I can picture in my mind was the Mavic in a million pieces,, to my luck a tree broke the fall and it landed on grass,, only the gimbal cover was cracked and 2 propellers were broken in half,,, after testing it, it was as if nothing ever happened,, worked well 😊

[@GridVidsKyleKaestner]

Wow that's amazing, talk about a close call I'm glad your Mavic made it. I bet you had to go change your shorts after that one.

[@dmana3172]

You are a hero who brought your little flying puppy back to life! I'm very proud of your hard work. I hope that Mavic will come out with a battery that will last much longer as we need a much longer battery.

[@ryans_life]

Bro that was thrilling! Movie of the year, had me on the edge of my seat : P Just came across you and subbed immediately. Congrats on the rescue, recovery and resurrection.Also much love to your Doberman

[@GridVidsKyleKaestner]

Thanks buddy!

[@blakstar64]

I watched your entire video thinking that sure is a incredible waste of time and resources just to retrieve a destroyed drone. Then 6:40 came along and my jaw dropped. Well done, sir!

[@ganormand]

I Lost my P3P...knew about which building it had landed on, but couldn't find, even looking with another drone. FIVE and a Half months later, I got a call "we found your drone" on a roof. It had been in the weather, Dec 17 through the end of May-dozens of thunderstorms and blistering sunlight. I cleaned it, dried it, through the old battery away, updated firmware, installed new propellers. Miraculously! It Flew, and perfectly, and the camera worked perfectly For Only 2 days...then it started being erratic. One motor sticks on full power (suspect ESC) and causes bird to flip over. So I'll send back to DJI for a fix. They are made pretty well I must say

[@larrycarnley6538]

the TITANIC MUSIC WAS CLASSIC! LOL. SO GLAD YOU FOUND IT, AND EVEN MORE IMPRESSED IT STILL FLEW! THATS AMAZING,

[@FelipeArtista]

The cold temperature of the water probably prevented the parts from corroding too quickly.

[@justrcheli]

Wow, I admire the determination and the innovation of your search & rescue operation. Congrats in not only recovering it but also reviving it....and DJI got some great free advertising too... well done man 👍

[@GridVidsKyleKaestner]

Thanks man

[@14Mentalist]

That is a fucking amazing story. Better then most on tv. Brings happiness sadness joy and amazement. Epic video and reassuring if my mav goes for a swim there is always hope.

[@paulwellington3406]

It was like a reunited experience the music you chose told that story. Glad to see it still ran. Dji quality, I trust no other. It almost brought a tear to my eye.

[@GridVidsKyleKaestner]

Thanks man

[@jordansitorus]

Superb story telling!

[@GridVidsKyleKaestner]

Jordan Sitorus Thanks man

[@maximuz3109z]

I can't believe how happy I was to see this quad actually work. Awesome!!!

[@BLASKO283]

Dude great video and I'm happy you got your Mavic back. Can't believe it worked. Dam rice worked wonders.

[@GridVidsKyleKaestner]

+BLASKO283 Thanks bud

[@ebiasaf]

did you put it in rice as is or take it apart.

[@powertuber3.047]

Never showed how he used the rice.

[@setheroth28092]

GridVids The rice probably didn’t do anything... Would have dried out just the same on your countertop ;) Also, did you have to replace the battery or did the old one still work?

[@GridVidsKyleKaestner]

Yeah you're probably right and yes the battery was fried.

[@brokensword2621]

Very good story man. This is fantastic when this drone is still work after that crash. And you doing the great job rescuing your drone. 😃

[@emi7126]

Out of all the Mavic vids out there, hands down this is the f@&en best yet! Thanks for sharing! Lol

[@GridVidsKyleKaestner]

Wow bud, there's a lot of videos out there, that says a lot. Thanks 👍😁👊

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

What a cool story. Congratulations for your tenacity and ingenuity on recovering the Mavic. I was cheering as you pulled it up from the bottom of the lake. Subscribed!

[@GridVidsKyleKaestner]

Thanks for the support friend.

[@sadnessinside123]

Awesome. so happy the mavic is working

[@GridVidsKyleKaestner]

Me too thanks man.

[@playinhookie]

I had a tear in my eye at one point lol. Glad you got it back and working again!!! Happy flying!!!!

[@eighteenbull6177]

I like you invention with the coax cable connected to the gopro, I'm waiting for someone to develop a water proof cable link to view real time, as an angler this would be most useful to me

[@davidferrick]

I thought I was going to see yet another drone crash video but recovery of this drone is nothing short of amazing to watch. Great job.

[@GridVidsKyleKaestner]

Thanks David!

[@justinjdcruz]

I sank my Mavic in a lake earlier today. Was going to buy another one in a few months. Thank you for this video. Just some advice though, the manual for the battery says it isn't a good idea to use a battery that has been wet. Just a heads up.

[@GridVidsKyleKaestner]

Sorry to hear about your loss. I never did use the battery that was on it I had two extra so I'm able to get by for now. Thanks for the heads up.

[@sogron007]

How

[@woozer74]

heart will go on music was a nice touch. Lol. glad you got it goi ng again....still can't believe after 6 days....smh. amazing!

[@dogdronesearchdd3782]

I think the wind was the big problem.I noticed you were only reaching low 20s.You flew with the wind away so when you returned you needed more battery to cover same distance.When flying long range, fly against the wind away then you will have enough battery to return when it tells you.Nice rescue.👍

[@therealpipert]

Wow I would have took the loss, but you just prove to me that there hope. Great building on that Hawaiian sling💯💯💯💯💯Dji should be praising you for showing that there product is grade A

[@GridVidsKyleKaestner]

+SbeezTv 🤔

[@1lifelive570]

Jeez man. I think you lucked out with the special Cat version Mavic, known as Mavic Meow. Basically its a Mavic with 9 lives! haha ;-)

[@GridVidsKyleKaestner]

haha! no kidding with 7 more to go.

[@NancyReiderLittleGranny]

Absolutely amazing. What a testament to the durability and craftsmanship on DJIs part. If they aren't already, Dji should sponsor you. This video has sold me to one day buy this drone. Super thrilled for your solid win

[@ThePalencia1986]

I lost my mavic in Almost the same circumstance I tried to fly my mavic whit a really low battery, and at some point I lost connection, I was really close to a freaking tree and that’s were my drone was for Almost 10 months I live in New Hampshire So my Mavic was exposed to snow, rain and sun, until 3 weeks ago went I was able to bring it down, I don’t think it was gonna be able to fly out again , I put the drone and the battery in rice for 5 days , And for my surprise after all it was working just fine , I only did some damage to the gimbal but I fixed my self I spend like $ 20 in getting my mavic working

[@timjohnun4297]

Quick, someone tell Rose...Jack was found and revived!! Good job man, love the Titanic music/reference

[@yokoreia]

Next, Raising the Titanic

[@GridVidsKyleKaestner]

Yes!! Lol

[@Mitch_Azzo]

Gonna need a lot of rice

[@Mnm20227]

LMAO

[@reimers34]

i'm not buying the rice to revive titanic

[@christopherobeid7023]

New Yoko hahahahahahah

[@Aarons14bugs]

Big man award for being honest. I've been dreaming of buying one of these Mavics and your video here just brought me one step closer to making my dream a reality.

[@NightRunner417]

Wowwwww... Just wow. Flight electronics is one thing, but man, HOW did the camera survive that? That must be one very well sealed piece of hardware, that's crazy. Well done, bro, well and truly well done. :-) Six DAYS!!

[@duncandoit]

Usually the last thing going through someone's head when they loose their drone in a lake is... "Perfect opportunity for a Titanic spoof". Hilarious. Great video!

[@GridVidsKyleKaestner]

lol for some reason it came to mind when I jumped in the freezing lake.

[@IDigHistoryInIowa]

Congrats. Should be a video for dji to pick up for advertising

[@GridVidsKyleKaestner]

Yes I like your thinking.

[@DronePilot]

Amazing! Nice story with a happy ending. Cool KZbin channel 👌🙂

[@b.g.theprinceofrp.3906]

It is a pity that the Titanic is not a DJI company, it can be raised to dry and continue to swim, 😁

[@MRKIZZY17]

Awesome result,like your engenuity and tenacity 👍 Epic story.....Hollywood beckons 😁

[@evox786]

Ingenious recovery device you made. I was skeptical that it would actually work. How does the coax cable interface with the camera and your phone?? Can you literally just tape it to the case or do you need to do something special to it?

[@GridVidsKyleKaestner]

Just tape is all it takes. Or you can just hold it to the back of the device if you want.

[@M_A_Double_T]

so much greatness in this video, especially your dobermans heroic galloping through the meadow like that of a noble steed.

[@VideoDrone]

Dude! This is epic! DJI should feature you in a commercial! The only thing I would have tried different is is placing it in distilled water (as its a poor conductor of electricity and would of in theory help break up any mineral deposits) first before the anhydrous (i.e. rice or desiccant) . But hey it flew! Congrats!

[@GridVidsKyleKaestner]

I did run it under the faucet for a while. I figured the damage had been done as far as water goes, so I thought a little more wouldn't hurt. It literally smelled like fish and mud. Dirt came out of the vents as the water washed it out so it's a good thing I did.

[@alexrubio1548]

GridVids wow, amazing story man... Try Zero Residue Contact Cleaner, although you might have to open it to spray it...

[@jamesm568]

Unfortunately, losing an aircraft is part of the hobby. Glad you got back.

[@Uslogisticsman]

Wow😳 Good recovery. Happy for you. Did you dip your quad in clean water before the rice bath? Was wondering what you did with the wet battery to get it operating? Thanks for posting. Amazing

[@GridVidsKyleKaestner]

I did run it under the faucet for a while. I figured the damage had been done as far as water goes, so I thought a little more wouldn't hurt. It literally smelled like fish and mud. Dirt came out of the vents as the water washed it out so it's a good thing I did. the battery was no good but I had got the fly more package so I had two extra.Thanks

[@edvergara7248]

Amazing! Very ingenious in coming up with your recovery tool. That's something you can patent. Love the music too.

[@AZD2169]

Bad ass video, great editing and music. But, what amazes me is you got it to fly again with rice and a heater. The camera still worked too. I lost an inspire and a Phantom 4 in the Gulf of Mexico, sooooo I'm glad you succeeded. You're a regular McGyver, but how long was it in the water?

[@GridVidsKyleKaestner]

6 days

[@Gari9090]

Looks better healthier and happier drone than it used to be

[@JHunt1009]

I was half expecting Ghost Yoda sitting on a log somewhere nearby at the end...

[@naniantunez6978]

Before I fly, I always check my battery. And flying over water I was always anxious, I was always controlling joy, and I kept my eyes on the drones in flight. I'm not just looking at the screen. Thank you for this video

[@unclegrandpah8400]

Wow, no way!! Is this for real!!! How is it still flying?

[@GridVidsKyleKaestner]

I don't know but I just flew it today and it works great.😃

[@unclegrandpah8400]

GridVids I'm getting one soon!! When I get my money up.

[@northsky6544]

Good going Grid Dwl you saved a 1000 bucks!!! i am glad i made the choice of the mavic...6 days under water has to be the best DJI has ever produced....thumbs up body

[@mrobertson188]

DJI Mavic: A Love Story

[@phmcody]

So glad you were able to find it after 6 days and even happier that the Mavic Pro flies. Impressive. ^^

[@WARISIDEAS]

dude you should be in HOLLYWOOD nice video ill subcribe for that good job

[@GridVidsKyleKaestner]

Thanks man👍

[@WARISIDEAS]

ITS ALL GOOD ... all the way here from DOMINICAN REPUBLI ☺

[@GridVidsKyleKaestner]

Nice! dude thanks😁👍👊👌

[@WARISIDEAS]

no problem buddy keep makeing those cool videos .....someday when i buy a drone ill ask you for ideas ..i had one but gps failed and when it hit the grown the lipo caught fire and it burned

[@MAON-LOKO]

😂 muchos mosquitos en tu viedeo lol😂😂👍👍

[@c.maxxbenjamin3153]

Great Vid. I really enjoyed watching. Editing was on point. Footage was super awesome. The sequence superb and the background music...phenominal. Great job bud.

[@NickWheeler9559]

0:40 so sad for those people onboard

[@GridVidsKyleKaestner]

N M 😂

[@VRzichtbaar]

Congratulations with the recovery. I liked the coax cable trick. I am going to use that to do boat inspections. Not only a greas save but a very well put together documentary as well. Better than most of the dull teasers and poor videos afterwards. You have a new fan!

[@luggage12345]

Nice. Also as an FYI, putting electronics in rice after water submersion is a myth. It is recommended to use silica gels instead since they actually have properties that will absorb moisture from surroundings.

[@GridVidsKyleKaestner]

That's good to know, thanks for the info 🖒

[@MrKdr500]

It's not a myth, if done correctly with heat the rice will absorb the moisture.

[@PlayerOneOfLagos]

I thinks its easier to get rice :)

[@GridVidsKyleKaestner]

Oh that explains why most of the rice was gone when I look it out. 😂

[@NatasataN666]

That's not a myth. Even big cell phone companies recommend rice after the device being flooded. 1- Remove battery 2- Let sit in rice for a few days. The silica gels will only make the process faster but who has a tupperware of that at home right on the spot. Almost every household has a box of rice.

[@realsircambridge]

this is am amazing video. also didnt know about the coaxial cable extending the wifi into the water thing. that is amazing. and the titanic references. LOVE THIS

[@GridVidsKyleKaestner]

👋Hey if you like my channel be sure to subscribe and let me know what you would like to see in the next video. Thanks 👍👊✌

[@andrewap77]

GridVids Good save! I like to fly over water too, and yesterday a bunch of birds kept swarming my Mavic no matter what direction I flew and being over a lake I just punch home. But I think I'm going to invest in the flotaion attachment for water landing and take off.

[@GridVidsKyleKaestner]

Glad to hear you didn't lose your Mavic from the birds,I've had them do that to me too. I would like to get some floaters as well soon.

[@B3D]

bird hate mavic hahah

[@andrewap77]

I'm have been thinking of putting some razor blades on my propellers Then I think after word got around in the Bird Community, that drone cut you like you cut up a checken to fry up. Thy will stop. LOL

[@INVIRT]

Congrats on the video! Its really doing well....but again, sorry that your mavic was submerged. Keep on getting it!

[@FangsCPO]

Wow!!! That is incredible!!! Great video story on your crash and recovery. Outstanding Work!!!

[@markmagee8755]

The reason your drone still worked perfectly is probably because on the DJI charging docking stations, the circuit board inside is coated with a water proofing layer which is known as "conformal coding"! If DJI go to the trouble of protecting their chargers with such care, I'd bet my weeks wages the drones insides have as much, if not more, protection on it than we could ever know. Check out KZbin channel "Drone Valley" this guy is an engineer & love taking g DJI stuff to bits to see how they work! lol The rice idea to dry it out probably help a bit too as that stuff is know to dry mobile phones out when they get a dunk!

[@GridVidsKyleKaestner]

I'm subscribed to that channel I watch it all the time. I took apart my Mavic to see how bad the inside was and noticed that clear coating, I figured it had a lot to do with what saved the Mavic. Thanks man 👍

[@GUNNYMT]

So was at Lake Havasu AZ this week... my Mavic hit a side of the boat awning and of course crashed into the water. Was in the water only 15 min before I got it and I put in the sun to dry. Next day tried and it flew with no issues... Insane!!! What a awesome deal that they built a drone to be able to take a little water. Also awesome video!

[@GridVidsKyleKaestner]

Awesome! So glad your drone made it. It us an amazing drone.

[@CaptureYouVideo]

Soooo, you didn't pull it apart and dry the guts of it, you just added rice and heated it for a while, and bam ? No cleaning of the lens of the camera on the inside etc etc, ?

[@YachtReport]

Titanic music made me laugh. You're lucky it was fresh water.

[@pierre-alexandrelemay1720]

the extremly low battery maybe save it from corrosion and electric damage

[@amrak-8401]

Great video! Titanic theme song...😄

[@sergg7992]

It is a prank... can't be real as the circuitry would have shorted once hit the water, on top of that corrosion would mess up circuits. No matter how you dry it and what with, there are laws of physics, as well as chemical elements that would preclude you from successfully operating your drone again. Don't get me wrong, Im a Mavics fan and owner, just don't do BS well.

[@GridVidsKyleKaestner]

hahaha 🤣 So you're calling me a liar?? You think I made this up for a company I have no ties with? I paid for my Mavic just like everyone else does Im not going to waste my time making a B.S. video trust me its real.

[@sergg7992]

GridVids, there is no need for me to call you anything. I'm stating the obvious. If you know how circuitry works, unless it's water resistant, it will behave according to laws of physics. Sorry to break this to you, but there is no magic in the real world. A++ for the effort and "Hollywood" show.

[@GridVidsKyleKaestner]

I'm an electrician by trade so trust me I do know how circuitry works. The battery was dead when the Mavic hit the water, no current was running thru the circuit board so nothing was fried. I'm still flying the same magic Mavic that spent 6 days in the lake right here in the real world.

[@sergg7992]

GridVids may I ask how the battery was dead before hitting the ground?

[@GridVidsKyleKaestner]

Did you even watch the video? I explain how it happened at the end.

[@judithdemiranda9516]

It's fantastic and I'm very happy to hear that you've recovered your Mavic. Congratulations and good luck!

[@demetristokaris3327]

Unbelievable!!! Wow! Glad u made it fly again, Mavic is an awesome drone indeed!

[@WatchDog1776]

Amazing story... you're one lucky guy! Also says a lot for the Mavic's resilience! Wow!!!

[@ninatheambulancecamper]

I can't believe that still worked after 6 days in the drink. Well done mate, made up for you.

[@ClearAdventure]

This video was the DEAL. So creative I hit the like button when it started, a first for me. Had to subscribe, and won't ramble on about all the reasons this video rules! Rock on, brother!! -Kevin & Nugget

[@GridVidsKyleKaestner]

Thanks buddy

[@225ttc]

Titanic music... brilliant !😄

[@RazvanMarc]

best choice of music, made me laugh, great story, very nice video and im very happy with the outcome.

[@mars-5150]

Great job GridVids. Unbelievable you could find it in that water. You where lucky to find it in six days, you could have spent a month searching for it. Good to know Mavic can fly after days in water. Thanks for sharing experience.

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

That is 1 in 1000 or 100,000 for it to come back to life with no camera damage, image damage, or sensor damage or flight control damage, etc, etc. Mega lucky!

[@freakifier]

Loved the happy ending and the video production...I`m a Mavic owner and can't imagine what you went through!

[@dronevideos8164]

Very good channel. Very nice shots, nice story telling, editing and I love how your dog fits perfectly in each video. Keep up with the good work.

[@GridVidsKyleKaestner]

Thanks man!

[@alanchan9708]

Love your story so much. Great music and video editing. Tremendous save.

[@delandreese]

I'm so happy for you.. FANTASTIC work my friend!! Fantastic work!!!!!

[@rossmacquarrie6116]

well it looks like I'll be selling my phantom and buying a mavic after that video! awesome job!

[@sulcatavid7918]

That's great that you could get your mavic back from the water. Very nice water rescue.

[@GridVidsKyleKaestner]

Thanks man.

[@Trex531]

This a very cool video! 👍 It is incredible that the Mavic survived after being under water and you made it fly again, well done!

[@dragonz83088]

sweet rescue contraption. proved to be the best water rescue setup!

[@LM-ek2hb]

Really well put together vid! Nice content, editing, narration. Very cool.

[@GridVidsKyleKaestner]

Lance Michel Thanks buddy.

[@palinadri]

One of the best videos on KZbin brother. God bless

[@GridVidsKyleKaestner]

Thanks man

[@adder80]

That's awesome man! I'm really happy for you! Getting mine next week. Here's hoping I don't have to go through the same ordeal.