Mavic 3 Payload Release - Anyone Can Do Drone Delivery!

[@dondupuis4007]

I use the one for the S2 to bring the toy parachutes with the 3” man on it, bring it up about 200 feet and my grandkids love trying to catch them before they hit the ground. Works great!

[@user-du2of3lh1g]

Dude!!! I remember those!!! One of my fav toys as a kid talk about nostalgia!!! Lol

[@roryhennessey1983]

I love how this system uses a light sensor to activate the release mechanism. Brilliant idea!

[@dimagass7801]

People have made them but it's a pain to make all that and the remotes suck so this will be the best method for sure

[@CplMAC1144]

The reason for the short lanyard is due to the pendulum effect of a long one. It will make the drone more unstable, especially in the wind.

[@kdtrimble]

During the height of the pandemic, I used this very system to drop a 16oz. beer on my neighbor's patio table 300 feet away, over 75' trees. This was my Mavic Air 2

[@letsgobrandon5800]

Did you drop a clot shot to him as well?

[@kdtrimble]

@@letsgobrandon5800 not sure what you mean there my friend

[@letsgobrandon5800]

@@kdtrimble it was a joke mate.

[@kdtrimble]

@@letsgobrandon5800 OK, had to look that on up!

[@SuperGiantGeckosLLC]

I can see drug dealers using this, especially at the borders. 500g that’s half a bird

[@berryoaks]

I have one for my Phantom 4 and I use it to drape a long string with a 3 oz. sinker over trees. We then can pull up rope to anchor Ham radio wire antennas between two trees. Have placed them over 100' high in our tall pine trees. Great device.

[@bloodOntheStep]

@@berryoaks my neighbor does something similar with Christmas tree lights and a slingshot

[@Odin31b]

Love this channel, product is 4 out of 5 stars. Don't forget to turn on before you take off. Hard to land if ground sensor blocked. I was carring coke cans and oh wow the drama coming down.

[@daveerickson7607]

It wasn't for the brand used here, but I was shopping payload release systems for my Air 3, and I came across a product video, for what looked to be a completely legit product from a legit company, in which they advertised using it for drug delivery... finally... honesty in advertising! I just wish I could remember the brand!

[@MyMiniDroneLife]

I bought the Hanatora for my Air 2S, it works great! I use a tube to hold a parachute so it doesn't mess up my flight and it will pull out when I do a drop release. I would also recommend if you use parachutes a fiberglass wire pull rod kit to get any parachutes out of trees!! Great review Russ

[@gusm2752]

Just bought one can’t wait to play with it. Looks like a lot of fun potential.

[@J.B.Nesslage505]

I saw that when I was in Hawaii, they ran it out several hundred yards to get their bait into deeper water. It was cool to see. Thanks for sharing.

[@BlairAir]

I've considered this one too. I can't see paying $200 for the one from Drone Sky Hook, though they offer an integrated flood light (for another $200) This looks like a great value to explore drop systems. 🤔

[@51Drones]

Yes, the Sky Hook is nice, but way to expensive for most.

[@madrivermediaeddooley5084]

Cool! I cut my own firewood, and in my dense woods I often get trees hung up, leaning against an adjoining tree. I have a rope with a weight on the end to throw up over a branch to pull the tree free, but my throwing height is limited by my non-MLB throwing ability. :-) This could be the answer. I'd attach a lightweight string or fishing line with a weight/sinker, drop it over a high branch, and use that string to pull my heavy rope over the branch to pull with my 4 wheeler!

[@4WLEX]

Hi again, Lex here, and finally mine has arrived from US. But I damaged my Mavic 3 😢 can’t wait to have it back and trying it.

[@TheVidPro]

Nice! This is much easier than the R/C boat was. Plus, the boat didn't pack well going down to the fishing hole. I wish we had these 20 years ago! LOL

[@dronebuzz]

Fun stuff Russ! We love testing new aerial widgets! Go Go Gadget!!! Enjoy and happy fishing! ;-) T

[@SuperGiantGeckosLLC]

Awesome way to cast a live minnow 100s yards away w/o flying off the hook AND you get a visual of fish activity too.

[@RM-lk1so]

My buddies and I have been talking about using drones for fishing years ago

[@Letsroll000]

Just ordered a very similar one for the Air 3 but it uses separate feet to gain the height. But they look easy to attach and remove. I'm gonna look for a string or treble hook design next to retrieve items. I made one once for the original Mavic Pro, used a large treble hook. Worked well but some unforeseen things happened, but thats another story. Thanks for the vid.

[@w.e.s.]

I can give the neighbors dogs "treats" now...

[@thomashardy9994]

I have the brand that has the snap on legs. Looks like it works the same though. Thanks for showing how to use this. My plan is place antenna wire in my backyard trees.

[@MAGNUSDRONES]

Well… I’m in. Mine arrived a short time ago. I fly the Air 2S so checking the payload limit but anxious to take it for a spin 👍.

[@drukenwilli4998]

when you realise that these things are mainly used for dropping bomblets in ukraine…

[@pelagicdesperado9875]

It work for grenata :)

[@bloodOntheStep]

They have heavy duty ones on Etsy

[@dimagass7801]

Try flèchettes silent and if you're high enough you'll never hear it coming😮

[@lienswright]

being a part 107, I could charge people to take their lines out for them? Maybe a 3 for $10 deal or something, five a pop. Might be worth it for a hundred yard cast

[@frogmandave1]

Very cool attachment!

[@donaldrobbins252]

I gotta see this come spring.

[@MrBsizelove]

I’ve got one that has two releases, but I could never get more than one of them to work. The second one was basically useless. It only had one sensor to receive a light signal so I don’t know how it could have unless it was supposed to alternate on its own, but it never did. I’m glad a semi didn’t snag your line while your drone was still connected. Lol.

[@the_thomss]

Amazing scenery and great footage! I subscribed to see more Videos made by you. Dji Mini 2 is an awesome little drone. I own one myself too and create cinematic Videos. Keep it up bro! 👌🏽

[@hooahextreme]

I watched a YT video once where a fisherman does this for trout fishing a stream where casting is a pain. If he would've got close enough to cast, he would spook the trout.

[@SouthwestSasquatch]

Cool attachment!

[@forwhomthebilltolls]

Thanks man. Very helpful

[@lylehaylett3153]

If I’m not mistaken, I believe in order to deliver someone else’s stuff, that falls under a Part 135 flight and is not permitted under Part 107.

[@lylehaylett3153]

I stand corrected, it is indeed allowed under Part 107. From part 107; “You also may transport property for compensation or hire within state boundaries provided the drone (including its attached systems), payload, and cargo, weighs less than 55 pounds total and you obey the other flight rules. (Some exceptions apply to Hawaii and the District of Columbia.)” So, start delivering those burgers!

[@oldguyonacouch7216]

I have one for my Air 2S. It will send a bush beer can to who ever wants one but that is pretty much its limit. Also I find it does not always release when it should. Using it for fishing I prefer hooking it up further down the line as I use bait to catch fish and the bait gets in the way if I did your way.

[@kdtrimble]

I had an issue in the bright sun that didn't allow the contraption to see the light. I painted it black and that solved the problem.

[@donaldfox6323]

Now they use these to drop gernades

[@DanielCrist]

I don't know what the utility of this would be, but it would be cool to see someone carry another drone up into the air, power up the second drone, and release it. Or even cooler, carry up an FPV that's sweet to manual mode, release it before applying any thrust, and only give power to the FPV once it starts to fall. Is that covered by care refresh? Haha

[@trevorjenkins2553]

That's pretty cool

[@kchang57]

Thanks for the recommendation, I have been getting request to deliver engagement rings for when someone wants to propose.

[@GLDEMING]

What about the dji air 3 any available air drop system yet for that? Any place that sell the product for air 3?

[@windsofchangeareblowing]

Lets see a video of you catching your first fish with this

[@caesarsride7329]

Wow ! You said the instructions state not to use a long line ✅ you did that. You’re fishing from your driveway kind takes away from the experience, can’t believe it. Next you should deliver some tube socks to ken heron I’m sure he would really appreciate that. Good job. Ever watch moonshiners they used a mini 2 to spy on their competitors seemed a bit shady, but I guess everything they do is.

[@dronyland]

Really nice little device indeed. I think I am going to order one for my Mavic Pro 2 Zoom :)

[@dougdaniels]

Good for getting Ham Radio wire antennas into trees.

[@ant038]

Hi thanks for the videos, i fish at night, can you fly these at night over water?

[@stardrone]

Very cool, are they testing missles across the street?

[@RELATABLE_JOHN]

Even though it is created for the mavic 3 can it be used for somethin g like a xs816?

[@HikeFly22]

That looks cool

[@airtalk953]

Does this work for a mini 2??? Or a Mavic Pro?

[@SmartMeditationFilms]

Thank you!

[@gcarmichael]

Well done. I have the latest firmware and it must have changed the light to only activate while in flight.

[@DorcasMasanka-p4g]

Can the mavic 3 specifically be ordered online

[@PolashAhmed2025]

Which drone will be best for pharmacy medicine delivery for business purpose? 5-10 or 20 or more km range distance? Mention price also thank you 💖

[@alexdetodt4971]

Do you think the travel height and distance is affected by the payload? I wonder if I could deliver a pizza with box which would be about 400 grams to friends in the near area, let's say 1-2 kilometers and needed height will be about 50 meters max.

[@JonR35]

When I get board I end up spending 20k on each hobby lol, drone, fpv drones, metal detectors, fishing, RC cars/crawlers ect...

[@sim2g]

I'm debating if this system can be used to deliver lunch and how long it will take for McDonald's to utilize it!👀👆🏻🤗

[@AnthonyChiampi-fg2om]

Hey Russ wondering if this will work on my Mavic Air 2?

[@51Drones]

They make one that fits the MA2

[@SinuraWahalathanthri]

Hi, i have a small problem. should i attach it to a mavic 3 pro or classic?

[@Bdzynes]

Sweet video...now if they could design one that has a claw to pick up..like at the arcade. I have used the smaller drop unit on the Mini 2. It drops via remote , yet it's not how far..yet where you can drop at..some fishing spots are around a area just around the bend. Comes in handy. Almost picked up a Swellpro fishing drone yet will probably wait til I move back to the west coast. It would be sweet to be able to land in water yet not sure of the clip on fish finder. Some of the features these drones have just in the last seven years since starting is like...wow. Have a great day!

[@Bdzynes]

I love trying new things with my toys as well. Thinking of tieng the x3 with dive case on the fishing line and dropping that way out...the footage should be....Deep..lol.

[@raydongreen]

I didn't catch the link for what you used to get your part 107. Cn you send it to me? Thank You

[@51Drones]

Oh crap! I forgot to post it! I'll do it now. Thanks!

[@raydongreen]

@@51Drones Cool. Thank You Sir!! I'm checking it out now. :)

[@johnnyboyA76]

Russ, would this work on the original Mavic Pro? Or you have a link for one that does? Thanks!

[@redtailaerialimaging8983]

BEWARE. We forgot to turn on the mechanism and had to bring down the payload. On the way down the wind blew the item in to props and crashed. It works great as mentioned but I feel I needed to share the story. Now our Mavic 3 pro is in need of major repair.

[@skycam509]

Cool gadget! At least you used something cheap for a test load... :)

[@donovanw.2943]

Thanks!

[@51Drones]

Thank you!!!!!

[@mr.alanmurphy1169]

Do you have a link for that steel braided cable?

[@ericbechler9903]

Nice 😃

[@SCAerialsSteveCarpenter]

Wow, Russ, now this is a handy little addition for a drone. I had to laugh when you had you Mavic 3 across the street and you said about reeling it in, hook Up!😂😂. I’ll be checking into these drop systems for one of my drones. Thank You, for your well presented video 👏👏

[@BradLMN]

Very cool! Stay tuned for new DNR fishing regulations on drone use in ND & MN...lol

[@studio-era]

Hi. Can anyone suggest a FPV drone that has (or can be fitted with) a carry and release system that's about the size of an Avata 2? I need something that's fun like a Avata, but it only needs to carry the weight of a fish hook. Any suggestions are appreciated.

[@chriswillems13]

Deliver bait to ice fishing houses on a larger lake.

[@TheAndyman37]

I wonder how to use Auxillary lights after the C1 labeling? Cause after u wont be able to use the lights so i assume u guys didn't do the c1 labeling??? I got one from startrc i never use it because off the c1 labeling in europe

[@BradysTv1]

I need a drone that can do delivery...any suggestions??

[@DaveSlamGSS]

Anything for the Mini3 Pro? If you can test one that would be awesome. 👍👍

[@R3VvFu]

Monder if i could drop one of them whistle footballs to scare my parents from those

[@RobertGreen-r8k]

What system can I use for the phantom 3 standard

[@alexeicristea5816]

Thanks for the video! I just sold my mini 2 and remain with the mavic 2 pro. I will order the avata and I’m debating between selling my mavic 2 pro and buy 1 mavic 3 pro, or keep my 2 pro where I have 3 batteries and all the acc? What to do? Please, help! :) or buy the mavic 3 classic?😂 I do a lot of shoots in the city for weddings.

[@51Drones]

Classic is amazing for price!

[@alexeicristea5816]

@@51Drones but is huge for cities and inthink the client will not see the difference and not pay for it. I always give the drone for free in tha package because sometimes is NFZ or is raining and the client want his money back

[@lowhombre]

At least if the line gets caught with the props you can always reel it in😂 kidding Russ. Sounds like a fun way to fish.

[@vonheise]

Interesting, since there are no electrical connections, it must sense the brightness of the light to release.

[@Leonardokite]

It would be difficult to deliver a burger with the drone if you have to have line of sight all the time. You might as well just go pick it up. Unless of course you're the one doing the cooking. I thought a fun thing might be too have somebody else fly the drone while you have your fishing line hooked up to it and you can pretend to reel it in hahaha

[@FrancesGreene-bu7rk]

My payload was doused with line and anchor. Heated up scarred organs. Waiting for lung collapse and amputation. Wake up US!!!!!

[@versace.mitch69]

Is it even possible for a small business owner to obtain a part 135 to do drone delivery? I thought they were only authorizing that certification to big companies at the moment.

[@commandersue3102]

big motor of course

[@dougbell5950]

Different subject here (sorry), you’re good with rules and remote I’d is coming soon. I have only seen 1 module available to attach to your drone and it’s $400‼️‼️‼️. Are they kidding us❓ Anyway, if you know of any alternatives a video on the subject might be a great idea. Just a thought.

[@rafaelhorbach15horbach86]

does the airdrop work on the dji mini se?

[@nightwaves3203]

That's a pretty expensive casting device. Would be good for the drone seeing the reef or fresh water spot to drop. Drone needs a spin casting setting so the drone instantly returns and lands after a drop.

[@user-du2of3lh1g]

One day they'll start a drone tug of war with this lol

[@MARKE911]

I have a Mavic 2 pro. One of the batteries with less than 10 charges has died and won't take a charge. I was told by friend it likely dropped to low to recognize Any thoughts?

[@51Drones]

I don't think that's why. It's most likely a bad battery.

[@j562gee0hdeewestsdegethemuLa]

Perfect for cartel

[@a.a.1253]

How does it work long distance though?

[@51Drones]

Works great. If the light works, the release works

[@a.a.1253]

@@51Drones would it work past 2,000 ft?

[@GibsonLP2010]

Any idea if this would fit on the Mavic 3 Enterprise?

[@51Drones]

Yes it would.

[@GibsonLP2010]

@@51Drones .... Thanks. I kind of thought it would... But knowing my luck....

[@Adventurekm]

Forgot to mention when your flying your drone out and look down you can see the fish lol!

[@DanielCrist]

You would need a CPL filter to see into the water, otherwise you're mostly just going to see reflections of the sky.

[@Adventurekm]

@@DanielCrist I have a cpl filter but have seen fish and diving birds under water without.

[@crisnmaryfam7344]

11:12 Im gonna guess thats NOT what most people are doing with this. Sadly this is obviously meant for "Unmentionables" that one would not like to be caught delivering... being able to fly away quickly makes the get away's quite easy.

[@waymor2460]

I can see using this instead of a line gun to get rope over an expanse in certain rescue or commercial situations.

[@51Drones]

Yes, for sure!

[@DanielCrist]

Rope is pretty heavy, I don't know if the drone could carry a long length of rope. You would need to start with a long fishing line first, pull that over and across and have that tied to a very thin rope, pulled over and across, and then have that tied to your final rope to pull across. All that could take quite a bit longer than a line gun, but the drone might have it's advantages.

[@waymor2460]

@@DanielCrist I didn’t suggest the drone would carry the working rope, only the light line that would be used to span the expanse and then pull the heavier work rope across the expanse. That’s how a line gun works but a drone would be more accurate and could cover a broader expanse.

[@DanielCrist]

@@waymor2460 yeah, but the drone wouldn't even be able to carry a light rope I don't think, it would have to start with a fishing line and work it's way up through several different rope thickness. Whereas a rope thrower, the ones I've seen launch a rope that's already 3-5mm thick, and they can go directly to tying the main rescue line, so it's just faster.

[@waymor2460]

@@DanielCrist I’m not familiar with a rope thrower. A line gun shoots a rod attached to a spool of twine from a shot gun. In my experience it can be inaccurate because of distance, wind, and the weight of the twine. In the right conditions a commercial drone could do the same but with more accuracy and may avoid needing multiple shots from the line gun.

[@JonR35]

Will you test if it will work at 1500+ ft.

[@DanielCrist]

This type will work as far as the drone will work. As he said in the video, it mounts a light sensor under your auxiliary light, and therefore uses your drones auxiliary light as the switch to activate the release. As long as you have a signal and can control the drone, you can activate the release mechanism. Other types use their own remote button with a little antenna to activate the switch, those types only work up to 100 meters or something. But this type will work as far as you can fly your drone. Sadly the Mini 3 Pro doesn't have an auxiliary light that you can control, so this type isn't an option for that drone, but for the Mavic 2, 3, and Air 2, and Air 2S, you are all systems go.

[@JonR35]

@Daniel Crist I know this, my air 2 and air 2s aux light seems to be hit or miss at that distance.

[@DanielCrist]

@@JonR35 so you already know the answer then. If your aux light control is unreliable at that distance, then the payload release would also be unreliable. But if the aux light is unreliable at that distance, then your flight controls should be equally unreliable. In reality this should function reliably for as far as your drone can be reliably piloted. The only thing that could potentially cause interference would be light-leaks, which would be unrelated to distance, but could be solved by making a secure seal around the light and light sensor with black electrical tape or similar.

[@FeryPranata76-sn2ew]

​@@DanielCristi love how it works, but i have sjrc f22 😢 how

[@echelon-thepanamanian_papi6144]

Does it work for Mavic 3 pro ?

[@rubengarciajr7560]

yesm, its the same

[@ia6980]

My mavic 3 cine had software glitch, plummeted into ocean, line broke, 5k drone gone, DJI is not taking responsibility, blaming pilot error, they stated "its not allowed to carry any weight with it" i carried less than 100 grams of weight, some how drone thought i was on land and black box data showed it forced landing, but it didnt show on my rc controller any forced landing, it just changed its flight into vertical trajectory and spirallled down

[@rianberry5874]

You say the line broke... must have got cut by the props. I would say that is not a software glitch. When you have a light weight "100 grams" swinging on a line, and come to an abrupt stop, then the weight you are carrying can flip up into your props. Sorry to hear you lost your drone.

[@Ragib_Shahriar_Ridwan]

Can I drop morters 😅 just kidding

[@markgagner1607]

Comments help the algorithm.

[@StefanMailey]

Fly your fishing line out hundreds of yards? The fishing laws would have a hayday with that over here in Canada. I guess because of boats and PWC driving by... This unit is almost as cheesy as the Floats. lol I don't know if people get bored of flying their drones. In less they bought their drones for all the wrong reasons. We use our drones for video and photos. Imagine hooking this device up. Having to start up your drone. Hook up your line. Take off. Fly your drone 100's of yards. Drop the line. Fly the drone back. Land the drone. Wind your fishing line in ...Just to do it all over again. lmao

[@51Drones]

The idea would be to get the bait out where the fish are in deeper water.

[@robertballinger5480]

I have a minn 2 i want a payload for a dji minni 2.

[@dondywondy]

It's too bad the product has the landing 'skids' only on the Mavic 3 version.

[@andrewwastien]

is there a cheaper option to the mavic 3 that can carry around 20 onz?

[@BlueDroneBlues]

Hey, Russ, question. Can you use this to transport drugs across your local prison wall? I watch too much, Ken Heron! Actually this is super cool. I was looking at another one like this, but honestly I think this one is so much cooler. The other you have to cycle a few times to line up the plastic part so it is straight up and holds whatever you're using your drone to carry. I have one for my Air 2s, but I think this time I want to try this one! It seems so much better. Thank you so much, Russ! I am getting my new Mavic 3 Classic I hope tomorrow and this would be a nice add on.