Hand Catch Drone - Dangerous Beginner Mistake Watch Before You Catch! Mavic Air 2

[@CaminoAir]

Two days ago, due to my drone reporting the home site was 'unstable' due to wind, I hand landed it successfully. I then hand launched and my second hand landing attempt resulted in the drone pitching sideways. I'm not sure why, but I've been watching every video I can about this since. Several sharp cuts to my fingers and lower arm and my drone hit the ground (although it has tested as operational). I've seen a comment recommending to first hover the drone slightly above head height and at nearly arms length as the hold position (with the drone's rear facing towards you and your back to the wind). The problem is that things can happen very quickly even if you are taking as much care as possible.

[@californiahikebike]

I'm sorry that happened. It's hard to say exactly what happened. Was the drone filming at the time? I think if you are forced to hand catch it is extremely important to be on the correct side of the wind in relation to the drone. If the wind takes it, it tilts the drone away from you rather than toward you. It was a hard lesson for me....and bloody.

[@45flavius]

that's a kool hand landing technic......i do hand launch and landing cause i don't want dust particles to get into the motors....you have a great bike kool

[@californiahikebike]

Thanks! I do by hand a lot for same reason. 3 years and a Lotta use my drone still going strong!

[@iggvec5769]

Oh yes I tried to flip it too, felt the power the drone has, so I never tried it again... luckily with any injury 👍

[@richardmaggio]

Interesting. I like you technique on how you get your hand under there without triggering the sensor causing the drone to go up. I prefer extending my arm out and having the drone come down on my hand, but as you said that's a personal choice. I will try your technique so I have another option. Your technique would be better in windy conditions.

[@californiahikebike]

All about personal preference! Be safe!

[@californiahikebike]

Btw...let me know how it goes!

very useful tips..thanks !

[@californiahikebike]

You're welcome!

[@jamesvardy3530]

Sport mode ah ha!.. So that's what happened to me today! Caught it flipped it and instead of switching off the props starting spinning at a million miles an hour and wouldn't stop!

[@californiahikebike]

At least I'm not the only one! Lol lesson learned.

[@vmadvin]

Thanks sir ....yesterday i almost faced the same issue but ive get managed by Grab it as its try to fly Away from me ....i learned it never ever try it again 😅

[@californiahikebike]

Every day is an opportunity to learn. I always keep an open mind....thanks for stopping by! Throw me a subscribe to help me out as I build the new channel!

[@vmadvin]

@@californiahikebike done sir

[@californiahikebike]

@@vmadvin Thank you!

[@2Bluzin]

This advice is the exact opposite of what most experienced drone pilots recommend. The wind should be to your back. The fatal flaw in his argument is that he is not thinking about a big gust coming at you will not just cause the drone to tilt into the wind, but in the process it will be temporarily pushed back by the wind before it compensates. That means it can be pushed back into his face before it recovers.

[@californiahikebike]

I appreciate your input but respectfully disagree as it applies to the A2 for 2 reasons. If you are directly behind the drone you don't have the depth perception you do when viewing the drone from the side. The 2nd reason has synergy with the first in that you can't tell where you are placing your hand in relation to the downwards sensors located on the bottom of the A2. We'll just have to disagree....btw, your argument implies a big gust of wind coming in the opposite direction which can happen no matter where you place the drone in relation to your face.

[@SteveMartinUSA]

I didn't have any issues with the Air 2, but that's not the case with my Air 2s. That one keeps going up and down, even when I hold my hand flat. I've seen people do it on youtube so maybe I just need more practice. But it's a little spooky.

[@californiahikebike]

Make sure to pay attention to the location of the sensors......

[@JaysTech_]

Congrats for your license

[@californiahikebike]

Thanks!

[@johnalexander4513]

What’s wrong with landing it on a certified landing pad?

[@californiahikebike]

Nothing at all but that depends on the situation. Maybe there is no area or no flat surface to place it. Or maybe on a long hike you just don't want to carry it. Just depends on the situation. In most cases, I would agree that you do NOT have to hand launch or catch. But then there are exceptions...

[@tutyperez1]

You should grab it above your head. So it will not hit you by accident.

[@californiahikebike]

@@tutyperez1 Thanks for the comment. The down sensors do not allow for that.

[@stevegriffin9111]

Hmmmm, All of that risk to avoid buying a $5.00 landing mat

[@californiahikebike]

A landing pad makes zero difference on an uneven surface....

[@jbonnardel]

Open palm, above your face.

[@californiahikebike]

IMHO, not recommended. 1) The sensors will try to move the drone away from you if directly under it, 2) Difficulty with depth perception, 3) Wind can be a hazard if windy.

[@SteveKing84]

Boring, but informative.

[@californiahikebike]

Lol...ok.

[@luismartinez-my1nk]

Only fools hand catch drones.

[@californiahikebike]

@luismartinez-my1nk I disagree. There are safe ways to do it and I have been safely hand catching my drones for years as recent as yesterday. There are terrains that do not allow take off or land that are pertinent to hand catching.

[@luismartinez-my1nk]

@@californiahikebike I've been flying airplanes for years, doesn't mean I'd make a video encouraging neophytes to try it.

[@californiahikebike]

@@luismartinez-my1nk I have too my friend. Doesn't mean I would tell other pilots they would be a fool to land on a freeway. Time and place for everything. Go troll somewhere else.

[@luismartinez-my1nk]

@@californiahikebike When you present yourself as an expert you have a duty to also offer common sense safety advice. I see you can't stand differing opinions so I'll vamoos.

[@californiahikebike]

@luismartinez-my1nk When you present your opinion on someone's video, maybe you should watch the entire video before making yourself look ignorant. Safety is exactly what this video is about. Like I said....feel free to troll somewhere else.