TERRIFYING Drone Rescue at 120 Feet

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[@dljones61]

So is there still a battery up there for someone else to rescue, just asking for a friend 🤣

[@stephancobb13]

thats what i was thinkin!!! lol

[@El_Smeghead]

Can't beat the Phantom 4 for a drone rescue 👍 And yes, I was shouting "coathanger!"

[@antmantony2642]

Cool recovery, brilliant expedient method, thanks for sharing. In RC racing we use a zip tie on the electrical connector, even with the contacts spread, it might still vibrate loose. Yes, we cut the zip tie every time we need to charge, replace with a new one when reconnected.

[@sparkeyjones6261]

I almost commented with "oh hell no.... why don't you just rig a wire or something on the other drone" before I finished watching the whole video. lol!

[@KenHeron]

🤓👍

[@JimBoshart]

When you kissed the phantom all I could think of was Final Destination (and the props started and you get chewed)

[@Ellexis]

Exactly what I was thinking too! Obviously, I'm glad it didn't.. that would've made an interesting photo to post on your wall Jim! But then again, I could dust off some of my nursing skills on Ken. Hmmm.

[@BaconNinjaFPV]

When i started running double straps, i stopped ejecting batteries. So many crashes since i switched and haven't lost a single one! Should be room to run two in that skyliner.

[@rileybush6459]

I wish I had been there to climb up on the roof for you! I love climbing stuff like that even if there isn't a quad to be rescued.

[@DDsAerialViews]

Phantom 4 Pro, King Yesterday, King Today, King Of Drones Always!!!

[@badboytommy187]

How come you didn’t send the Phantom up there to recovered the battery too , do the same thing what you do, with the Phantom .😢😊

[@abundantYOUniverse]

Ive seen a billion drone videos, and I must say I really enjoyed this one. The way you did them, the humor, all of it was a great experience. Thanks guys.

[@KenHeron]

Thank YOU!

[@baldskier5530]

8:35 "...not much different than me" 🤣💀

[@freedom8154]

DJI….. you watching this? We need a drone tow truck spacecraft to help assist in these kind of situations

[@KenHeron]

Indeed!

[@XXSefa]

i fell like, racing drone's at this point should need a Hook accessory somewhere, so you can resque with another drone :D

[@sleepycalico]

they can call it The Claw.

[@Ellexis]

@@sleepycalico ...Sounds like something from Liar Liar with Jim Carrey. lol

[@sleepycalico]

@@Ellexis Toy Story 2, I think, with the one-eyed space thingies being pulled out of a tub. lol

[@Jbeales2]

@@sleepycalico The Claw is our master! The Claw chooses who will go and who will stay! 😂

[@sleepycalico]

@@Jbeales2 Thank you! lol

[@WApnj]

Should have retrieved the battery also

[@aaa-rw3ne]

It wouldve probably blown up hitting the ground from that height

[@AnubisArtsTJGrady]

I was so nervous you where going to loose the phantom also. Great piloting Ken!!!

[@DDsAerialViews]

Me too Anubis, me too!

[@KenHeron]

🤣🤣

[@Helderhugo]

Get the battery too!

[@SunriseWaterMedia]

1:19 that hopeful tone in your voice, Ken -- I felt for you there. What an intense rescue!

[@phillipcoshatt]

Please be on the ground, please be on the ground, please be on the ground

[@SunriseWaterMedia]

@@phillipcoshatt Yes!!

[@madness5327]

Very entertaining with a touch of suspense and comedy . Hollywood have nothing on you Ken.👍

[@KenHeron]

You're very kind.

[@beetlebailey]

Why not hook some sort of a grabbing device on the phantom and fly up there and grab it and bring it down LOL

[@El_Smeghead]

Watch the video first and you'll be amazed 😜

[@dougg5707]

... the 7-Eleven AND the Walmart down the street were both sold out of "Some sort of hooking devices" I think Destiny Starr was on the corner by noon though. Just sayin. She's so punctual! and she's ahem Oh, yeah sorry. Carry on.

[@leonardoglesby1730]

Why is Keith always the designated Ken rescue person?

[@DDsAerialViews]

That's a good question! Seems to just work out that way.

[@markcloudchaser874]

We need a claw device that we can attach to our drones then we can grab it and pick it up. Maybe different lengths would be great aswell lol. Good Job Ken. 👊💯

[@JSKCKNIT]

There's a small one on Amazon you can use. We've used it to get quads out of trees. Avoid the large ones. www.amazon.com/dp/B083HW53CD/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_glc_fabc_Q3VVMYV2PZ7Q1JGH5ZA5 There's also one on Thingiverse.com that you can 3D print.

[@markcloudchaser874]

@@JSKCKNIT not bad, not bad, I think some one should make one, they would sell like hot cakes lol..👊💯

[@marcelijzerman]

Fun video! I'm sorry to say this but I keep thinking about that battery slowly decaying on the roof. Couldn't you retrieve it?

[@TobyWallwork]

When Ken decided to get a coat hanger, I LOL'd.

[@TailSpinRCSpain]

It's a good thing that you're an expert in coat hanger technology.

[@KenHeron]

It's a tough technology, but I do have my doctorate. 🤣

[@genjitsu7448]

How awesome is a product that can be literally dragged off of the 120 ft. tall roof of a building and have little to no damage Go-Pro aside.

[@BillyBanana75]

Why didn’t u make a hook and pick it up and safely bring it down and why did you leave the other battery up there?

[@KenHeron]

The battery is chemically inert by now.

[@Twizztify]

I have a Le Drib Skyliner and it’s awesome! I think I would have tried hooking mine tho instead of letting it drop 300 feet lol. Cool video Ken!

[@JerryCalverley]

My favorite quad! I have one as well! Love it!

[@johnpftd]

Ken, thanks for ALL your videos. I find them very helpful and entertaining. I got my first drone in January of this year with Uncle Joe's money, a Phantom 4, and I'm really enjoying the hobby. John in Central New York

[@KenHeron]

Thanks John and welcome!

[@fisherus]

See, Ken, regardless of how much you enjoy flying those FPV drones, you always have to go back to "Old Reliable Phantom 4!" Now that was some great drone piloting in action, my man!

[@RonaldBrown59]

Amazing search and rescue video, and the trusty old Phantom 4 comes to rescue. It’s still an amazing drone. I’m glad you were able to recover your FPV’ drone. Another great video Ken, and thanks for sharing.

[@KenHeron]

Thank you Ron.

[@Blueskyver]

Losing quad is so sad. So great Ken you got it back. Very interesting and entertaining footage. Thanks for sharing!

[@chrismonsen]

Wow wow wow!!! Amazing video!!! And an amazing quad by Ledrib!

[@Benjamincv60]

yeas

[@Bill14886]

Off the hook Ken. That was Awesome.

[@robertshatto2995]

Nice recovery,,,I thought it was a goner,,

[@leviconnelly79]

Ken, great video! Sorry for your loss (session 5 & SD card) but you as always make the best of the situation at hand, thank you for sharing 😉 bravo for the phantom too! 👍🏻

[@phillipcoshatt]

With Ken it is always an adventure!! I was on the edge of my seat. Some of the best videos are unintentional and this is one of them. Bring the wire to Mindfield it might come in handy on the water tower.

[@KenHeron]

🤣🤘 True.

[@whmthree]

Awesome Sauce! On TNL display that Drone Rescue Merit Badge, you earned it!

[@JonR35]

String, magnet and pick up

[@kotnapromke]

In Moscow, in such an abandoned elevator, we had a musical nightclub Gaudí, electronic music.

[@KenHeron]

Nice!!

[@michaelmatthews6421]

Awesome rescue ken!!

[@CarbonGlassMan]

I use velcro tape on the top plate and on my batteries and 2 battery straps. I have never ejected a battery since I starting doing that. Piss on that sticky rubber stuff. Maybe a 7 or 8 inch quad for rescues. Or a phantom is you have one.

[@captraykelly]

Another great Ken Heron video. Glad you rescued your Fpv

[@skycamvideo]

Brilliant job Ken. Well recovered.

[@FlyZoneFpv]

Yes! Great video Ken . So glad you got it back . 🤟🏻👍😜

[@scottydoall]

How come you didn't hook the FPV with the phantom and carry it back down safely??

[@AlanCath]

Same exact question - looked totally doable to me - and would have saved the free fall. And why not go back for the battery? GREAT video, tho.

[@cnyphotovideo]

Very well done Ken! 👍🏼

[@KenHeron]

🤓👍

[@MichaelRyannz]

Fun to watch. Adding to the comments on the XT60 connector. If you select the right size silicon wire ... remove the wire and cut a very short piece of silicon and fit between those prongs ... works great.

[@KenHeron]

Thanks!

[@ellobo1326]

That was awesome. At the very instant I was thinking to attach a wire to the phantom you started talking about it. Great skill to actually pull it off !

[@Mushroom-Motivation]

Nice rescue Ken great flying with the phantom 👍

[@ss-5553]

Thank's for the nice rescue video !

[@KenHeron]

So glad you enjoyed it!

[@kingisrael1532]

Was I the only one moving my head left to right forward and backward trying to help Ken guide the drone😆

[@rogerleblanc-717]

I must say GOOD JOB Ken!

[@Takeover738]

Hey ken you should of tried dragging that 22 dollar battery off that roof too.

[@crazyglue76]

My thought too, unnecessary pollution

[@andrewut7ya511]

What are you gonna do about the lipo on the roof? Ive always been worried about that, seems bad.

[@TheDroneGeek]

Storytime: At the FAA protest in Washington D.C. Ken accidentally stepped on my DJI Osmo. Immediately, without even knowing the extent of the damage he said he would buy me a new one if he broke it. Super stand-up dude. Luckily there was nothing wrong with it, but it was also my own dumb fault for laying it on the ground at a protest -- so, I would not have asked him to pay to fix it or replace it. The part where Ken said he would give Keith one of his drones if he messed his Phantom up reminded me of that. Thanks for being awesome, Ken!

[@KenHeron]

Oh yeah! Hey thanks for the storytime, that was an exciting day. 🤓👍

[@christopherj3367]

great move letting the bloke who lost his drone up their to fly your drone to try and get his down..

[@DDsAerialViews]

I break it, I'm sad. He breaks, I get a new one. LOL

[@Trevor_Fuss]

Ken, Great rescue looks like you have found a use for an Old Phantom 4, Not all you need is a better rescue attachment. Keep the Great videos comming

[@tappedurmom9739]

That was cool that you were able to get it back

[@KenHeron]

Yeah, I didn't want to climb up there.

[@tappedurmom9739]

@@KenHeron I don't blame you!

[@dylanrahn3522]

I laughed wayyy to hard at the "doesnt make the sex" joke haha

[@garywboisseau]

Next invention...integrated Phantom 4 sooper grabber tool thingie.

[@KenHeron]

Yes!

[@mctravel2]

Hej Ken Great Job, your humor will make you an old man, even your unlock you can make fun out of - nice creativity to save the FPV - I wouldn't see you do the climb to the top! Nice entertainment except for the GoPro. Thank you I'm waiting for your next stunt!

[@mickeymch876]

That was probably your best solution. It was pretty busted up so the battery cells were probably dented or torn and the battery would end up in a bucket of salt water for a total discharge.

[@highrider9168]

Perfect time to invent a claw grabber!!!! For the phantom!!!!

[@KenHeron]

YUUUP.

[@My_Alchemical_Romance]

I’ve tried the phantom-lets-strap-sticks-and-poles….. I’ve even got the video from another drone perspective of it trying to just compensate to hover; and it would rock VIOLENTLY back and forth; almost uncontrollably! Then, on second approach (yes, surviving the first fall of 30 feet into tall grass), tried the coat hanger on the front. Finally got the thing hooked; then as I pulled down carefully with the phantom, the wire bent upward, impeding my prop; sending both drones into the tree. Oy. Another great video my friend! Love from Kansas City!!

[@KenHeron]

Sorry that happened to you. I was worried I'd leave two drones up there!

[@nick9463]

You could create a little net and attach it to the underside of the rescue drone that would snag or hook to the drone being rescued. Nice video and good job retrieving your drone

[@Luv2ripFPV]

Glad you got the quad back! Skyeliner is one of my favourite frames!

[@mlshull]

Yeah...I tried working at a grain elevator similar in size and design one summer years ago....and summarily quit after being told to climb the top via an exterior (although caged) ladder...I like flying from the ground. Cool recovery!

[@KenHeron]

Oh wow!

[@mlshull]

@@KenHeron off topic to the recovery video, but I live in the eastern panhandle of West Virginia. There is a national airguard base and civil aviation airport here: identifier MRB in class D airspace; 80% of which is zeroed out according to LAANC maps. The airport doesn't even support the capability. I have approached the administrator personally and get shrugged off, so I apply and receive airspace authorizations to fly in the remaining 20%...my question to you is if you know how get more flyable area? If I try a waiver application, what do you think I should say in terms of safety precautions? The base Flys C 17s very, very low over populated areas weekly. Have you run into anything like this before? I would appreciate it greatly if you could help. Thank you. And would love to fly with you sometime. Yes, I have my 107 certificate.

[@gp37521]

No way i woulda ever done that lo ok, much rather comb up there than drop the poor drone 120 feet!! Was hoping it wouldn't work lol, but surprised the drone still works. Great video, as always!

[@KenHeron]

The ladder to the top is guarded by a bunch of angry wasps. The safer option was to use the drone. Glad you enjoyed the video!

[@gp37521]

@@KenHeron Ah, ok. I love your channel, you have the energy of a little kid and it makes for really fun videos!

[@KenHeron]

Hey thanks! Life can be fun at any age. I've been 14 years old for 43 years! 🤪

[@docfeelgood7830]

That was a great rescue Ken !

[@dmaslab]

this is a weird add for the Skyliner, but I'm convinced ill buy that drone

[@KenHeron]

It's a very good kwad.

[@SeanOzz]

did you go back and scoop up the battery?

[@KenHeron]

No, the battery was smushed.

[@terpi3916]

Yes

[@joeys5429]

ken youll be ok just dont look straight down jst forward see if ya had a harness is ok but better suited for horizontle movement

[@telephony]

Fantastic rescue!!! 👍😁👍

[@GooseFlerken]

Spread out? *giggling* 07:46 Hahahhahaa

[@maven_grandprime]

its amazing man. thank you so much.⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

[@MarkSWest]

yeah, a slip knot on a thin rope to grab an arm/prop/broken part and carry it down...

[@danielbronstein7]

How bout the battery?

[@YellowRoseDrones]

That's what I was thinking too. Why didn't he drag the battery off the edge like he did the drone?

[@DDsAerialViews]

@@YellowRoseDrones We didn't want to push our luck!

[@YellowRoseDrones]

@@DDsAerialViews does that now mean that it's a hazmat disposal site? 🤣🤣

[@RobertGlazier]

Glad you got it. Did you get the battery. Great rescue video. Thanks.

[@longingbydesign]

So disappointed you didn't climb.

[@DanCooksey]

My hometown. Glad it worked out reasonably well.

[@OpenCarryUSMC]

Copper, being non ferrous, will not cause compass problems.

[@txarchdroneguy4731]

Great Recovery, Ken, how about the battery?

[@KenHeron]

The battery was all smooshed.

[@RCRitterFPV]

and the battery?

[@johnreynolds3428]

Lol only you Ken, only you ! Nice rescue.

[@OneOfTheRobs]

Well done buddy. I couldnt have done THAT with my DJI FPV drone.. Not even with the one I put the Ken Heron Logo on 🤣

[@michaelpacnw2419]

When yopu see these two guys together, someones smashing a drone 😂

[@riverrockphotography4843]

Great rescue!

[@gungriffonbr]

I see a drone saving in Brazilian drone chanel using a hope and it works

[@HalfChrome]

I would not have even considered climbing that ladder. No thanks. Glad you got it back.

[@jethercalope6378]

That was fun Ken!

[@KenHeron]

🤓👍

[@cjsebes]

I was worried that your wire harness was going to get snagged on the FPV drone and not want to let go. Do you think the P4P would've been able to fly with that other drone hanging on? Might have been a slow, controlled descent. Glad it worked out as it did.

[@KenHeron]

Oh yeah, the Phantom could lift THREE of those carbon fiber kwads easily.

[@evgdx]

That was really intense, glad you got it back. Cheers!

[@dougcooper4917]

Awesome Video Ken and Keith! Great Recovery!!

[@JerryCalverley]

Truly adventure worthy! Great retreaval!

[@johnarrowsmith9943]

Nice flying Ken

[@Quadrille763]

Call the fire department! In all seriousness too far up for a ladder truck. Great video. That roof does not stable

[@MrSmithFPV]

So we learned - never go flying FPV without a Phantom! :D

[@ChrisMerchant71]

I've thought about putting a piece of steel on the top of my drones so I could attach a magnet on a string to another and rescue it that way.

[@KenHeron]

That might work.

[@MrRaymond1021]

That doesn't look good Ken. Thanks for sharing another video. 👍