CHALLENGE: can I fly my drone 8 km to my holiday house and land it on the terrace?
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- čas přidán 5. 06. 2024
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After my first failed attempt to fly 8 kms and land the Phantom 4 on the terras of my rented holiday home - because I lost signal after 1.5 kms - I did a couple of tests to be sure what the behaviour of the Phantom is, so I would be prepared in this next attempt.
Now I try again and it's going pretty well actually... Better than last time.
Location: Guimar, Tenerife, Spain
Introduction: 0:00
Launching: 2:12
Point of no return: 10:15
Signal losses: 11:32
Landing (but where?): 18:38
epilogue: 20:59
aftermath: 23:07
The previous videos can be found here:
part 1 - launching and landing at 8kms: • My Ultimate Range Test...
part 2 first failed attempt: • FAIL: Phantom 4 losing...
part 3 what will P4 do if battery is too low to RTH?: • TEST: What happens if ...
part 4: this video
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Equipment used:
1. Phantom 4.
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2. Samsung Galaxy Tab A 7" screen
3. Antenna mod from dbsmods.com. See my video on installing it here: • Installing the ITE-DBS...
A better antenna though is from www.fpvlr.com
4. Gopro Hero2 with battery pack on the terrace. Runs for 3 hours, so time enough to record the landing.
5. Gopro Hero3 with body mount to record transmitter and sticks
6. Panasonic HC-V550 camera on manfrotto tripod
7. ADV screen recorder to capture DJI Go App
8, Fatshark Dominator V3 goggles
9. Adobe Premier Pro for editing tinyurl.com/hsl73zp
WAS THIS SAFE?
If the signal gets lost, it will return to home, e.g. fly back to me. It means at some point I will get the signal back so I can control it again.
Long before the battery runs out, it will start automatic landing. During that procedure, I can still navigate it to a safe place if necessary.
99% of the route was trees, crops and canyons. I passed ZERO people. I passed 4 houses for a fraction of a second. I crossed the street next to my house for a couple of seconds.
Their was a green zone before my house that I had investigated and I knew I could even safely crash land there if I had to.
So, knowing that the drone was performing well all the time, there was about zero risk to animals, people or properties.
If I would have damaged something I would have paid for this, like everybody should when he damages something.
The biggest risk I took was that the signal got lost, it would want to return to home, but would not have enough battery for that and then I would have to land it somewhere where I could not retrieve it anymore. Then I would have lost some 1.500 euros.
All above was calculated, investigated and considered PRIOR to this flight. See previous videos.
From my position I had an excellent overview of the entire area. In the unlikely event that a low flying helicopter would arrive and get close, I would hear that coming from far away already and I could have aborted the mission, e.g. landed somewhere along the route.
I hope this answers all questions :-). - Věda a technologie
Brings a new meaning to, "return to home."
BuckeyeStorms hahaha
BuckeyeStorms I believe there are ways to set manual home points. I'm not sure though when he brings the drone to the remote location it would mess it up...
Nice zoom shot on your holiday home
Got wet hands during watching your videos! All 4 parts! You are bold but think logic! Outstanding, but high risk! Not about the drone! But yourself, man! They watch you anyway in Spain, they know who you are! You performed like a kind of hero. Finally you did show how save drones are (almost). Remember, you are not Chè! Safe your existence for UAV-Lovers/Pilots etc. We need you! :-)
RTH hahahaha
After all these years, still one of the coolest videos!
I know I'm about four years late but I just inherited a Phantom 4 from my Dad and have not been able to fly it yet because of bad weather.
So I have been looking for fun videos with the drone and yours are great! Not only do they show the capabilities of the Phantom 4, but your ideas, and your energy, and your commentary are all very fun!
"That's one small step for man, one giant leap for Dronekind"
It's not even a small leap. 7.7 km. 😂😂
lol
This is the ultimate ad for buying one of these things
do it just do it ... follow your dreams
Worked for me
That was awesome!
The best part was the sheer joy on your face when you landed. --And hats-off for thinking to put a camera on your terrace!
Ken Heron saw you again
Ken Heron and You is all i watch, both of you are truly a fantasic pair of CZcamsrs
No doubt, that's a sign of an optimist, lol. A camera on the Terrace waiting
Ken Heron is that the man, the myth, the legend? Love your CZcams drone vids
Ken Heron
is That's the man who can't use MI drone correctly ?
while he's feeling "de javu"
have you disable beginner mode mate? :)
Can we just take a moment to appreciate how beautiful the landscape looks?
Bro, you're a beast! I was on the edge of my seat watching this in 2019! Loved it, thanks for posting.
Finds robber breaking in
ha ha ha
Christopher Tradeshow Worse still,sees another guy leaving the house !
jason antigua lol yeah, just sees his wife getting pounded in the ass by some random guy
+Lord Tierney That's horrible! You're a horrible person. BUT I CAN'T STOP LAUGHING.
I cannot believe what I just saw. I have been looking for excuses not to buy a DJI, but I give up. I'm in.
Yeah I was the same way, my first DJI arrived today. LOVING IT!!!
You guys are lucky you have dji drones but me i dont even have drone lol
Dji sucks
he had an assisted tailwind 40% is quite a lot to have plus it was downhill all the way
which is better bro,phantom 4 or mavic 2 pro? im really lost to choose which 1
Just came across this video and i was sitting on the edge of my chair and my heart is racing and i was just as happy to see it land as you were.
Excellent film well done 👍👍👍😁
That was AMAZING!! I’ve been looking for a video like this for a while, and finally found it!
Your energy and happiness is contagious man!! Seriously!! When you landed that baby i was just as happy as you we're for you!!
*awesome* MAN!!! HANDS DOWN!!!!!!!!
Awesome, you have some serious balls. I wouldn't dare try this in Australia - not because it would cost 2grand if I lost the drone, but it would cost over 10 grand if I uploaded the video and got busted
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dingo7055 hey man. What are the laws of flying drones in australia?
*****
Thanks man! I'm going to publish some new videos real soon, it's been far too long. :)
***** We are very lucky, we have some of the most liberal Drone laws in Australasia. But they are still pretty strict. Basically *anybody* flying a drone, must fly within "Line Of Sight" (which is why you'd be fined for doing a stunt like in this video), must not fly within 5.5kms of an airport, we must not fly within "restricted airspace" (some military or government land), we must not fly within 30 meters of people, cars or boats, and we must not fly over a populated area (like houses) or large groups of people or sporting events.
Also - there is an altitude limit of 120 meters or 400 feet for drones.
Fines for violating any of these conditions can be very high. One guy in the last two weeks got fined 9000$ for flying a drone to his local hardware store to buy and carry a hot dog for a CZcams Stunt.
To make $$ out of drones, up until September this year, you 100% needed an "RPL" (Remote Pilot License) - which costs thousands and is basically training halfway to becoming a helicopter pilot. But since September, the Government (yay!) loosened this law so that if you are flying a drone that is "Sub 2kg" (Such as the DJI Phantom Series), you can fly for money, but you still must follow the rules, and you have to "Register" your drone with CASA (Civil Aviation Safety Authority), and you must submit a "Flight plan" of sorts 5 days in advance of your flight.
I'm getting into the drone business, and the new Sub 2kg laws is the best thing for small business, one of the rare occasions our Government gets it right.
+dingo7055 who says he can't see it
Samuel Quinn Hah hah... Even if he can see it, he can't fly it from that distance via LOS, he's 100% reliant on the (very flaky) video connection. If you think about it, what he did here is technically incredibly unsafe, but I have enough faith in the Phantom 4 that if anything had gone terribly wrong, minor injury might have resulted at worst.
This is my favorite video of your channel. I've seen it many times
Greetings from Switzerland
hopp schwiiz
Hallo
Weisch du no du hesch mi video liket
I have no fingernails left. My heart rate was up to just watching. Great job pushing the limits. Keep it up
Exise me how mutch you buy new one drone pls
that's mad. excellent piloting and preparation. respect.
This should have been the most boring video ever....but I was smiling like crazy when you did it.
I was thinking the same thing at first, usually do not go for these long drawn out clips, but as the flight progressed I got into the scenery and the excitement of the challenge. Well Done.
Me too!
Ian Payne Incredible Video! thank you for sharing this.
Very cool and ballsy
I can't believe he sat down for the whole thing! I was standing up just watching it! Great vid, thanks... itching to get a drone now but in the South London suburbs so not a great place to fly. Think I'll pick up a Spark - at least the small size will make it less intimidating to the locals.
That was awesome watching your video, my heart was racing watching you coming in for the landing! Congratulation on an awesome mission!
Wow peter that was awesome! True feeling of exhilaration when you lost signal trying to land. You’ve inspired me to save up for a DJI now, and I just wanted to say to not stop what you’re doing. You’re inspiring a lot of people, including myself. Keep it up! This was really cool.
My heart was pounding too , found myself holding my breath a couple of times , 2 thumbs up
this felt like watching a moon landing!
(Your are definitly crazy! I like that!)
Ha ha. Thanks mate ;-).
Well done my friend, I was as happy as you were you landed the drone. Thanks for sharing this with us. Never give up!!
Nice video. I just love how you pushing the limits. Its more enjoying to push it and then succeeding. Kepp on going.
This is a great video!! One of the best and most fun to watch.
Fantastic!! Loved ever second of it.
I love when people like you push the envelope! Great video! :)
The joy in your voice once you complete the trip is fantastic. It's like you are a little kid again. Great flight!!!!
You're a brave man, thanks for posting
That was just superb action well done :)
Super cool video! Thx! I was sitting at the edge of the chair during the last two kilometers of flying. Very nice flying! And your enthusiasm when you succeeded was awesome! Love it!
OH my piiiip, that was awsome. omg. felt the tense. Super video bro. Thanx for the trill and amazing flying and landing.
Man! that was awesome! Congrats!
awesome....I totally feel you with the smile at the end. I go nowhere near that distance...and I'm always happy when it comes back in one piece. that was champ 🏆
Wow this was awesome to watch!! I felt every bit of it in my gut with you man!! Great job!!
I remember the first time I saw this, I was amazed.
Partly due to being inspired by your early videos I've had more than a few drone endurance adventures of my own (paid a few fines too). I love the drones and the editing and all that stuff so it's been a great hobby. Thanks for teaching me so much👍
This is what yt is all about, fantastic.
Well done. Keep up the spirit
That was crazy :D so pleased for you when it landed!
Congrats! This was so fun to watch. I like the narration and the suspense.
Best drone video ever. I’ve probably watched this 5+ times over the past 3 years. It’s just so inspiring. Good times.
Happy like a child. Good work kid. Your the best!
this was epic wow! great job
Awesome video! I enjoyed it. I was a little nervous for you a few times, but you did it. Great flying. I can't believe the battery was as efficient as it was. Thanks for the video!
I think I've watched this video 5+ times already....over the past 6months. So inspiring. I did a range test of my own today, and got 3.1mi (16,740 ft) in a heavy urban environment, but clear line of sight from where I launched atop a hill. After packing my drone away upon completion of a successful mission, I somehow found myself watching this video of yours again. Thx!
That was a great video!!! Just started flying my DJI 3 standard myself and going further and further each day.
I really enjoyed watching this and seeing you happy! Thanks for a great video. I'm sorry you've had a lot of trolling regarding the perceived safety of your flight. I'm not an expert but nothing you did made me uncomfortable or consider you irresponsible. Liked and subscribed.
This is incredible man! It really requires perfect piloting skills to achieve this.. I watched this 2 years ago and still continues to amaze me.
"...And that was an unbelievable flight, I enjoyed every moment of it!" Thanks for sharing. Have a good one!
One of the best drone videos ever seen!
My heart stops beating towards the descend part. I thought the drone was falling like rock. Awesome challenge dude!
I only just saw this, but what a video! There's no way I would dare to do what you did, and all the way you kept so calm. Thanks so much.
Great video, excellent work. Congratulations for having achieved your goal and for being able to remain calm when you lost the signal, thank you for sharing.
look at the happiest man :)
Most stressful thing I've seen!
I know right? I had to skip because I was freaking out
You've lived a sheltered life.
Whats mkre stressful is when he downed his drone on a sand bar lol
Very good man!! I really enjoyed the happiness you showed up when you landed your phantom! Top!!
Absolutely amazing . What a gutsy flight. Hats off mate I have never seen anything like that, the way the video feed was in and out towards the end had me on the edge of my seat, Well done.....
Good job. Excellent Flight.! Because of this blog. I will purchase a Drone. Bless Binky
Your more brave than I would be, great video though your a legend 👏👏👏
I just subscribed to your channel, and WOW what a show, thanks for sharing this with us. Congratulations on your successful drone flight! May you have many more!
Amazing !!!!! Well done. That is pushing the limits for sure. Greetings from New Zealand.
Absolutely incredible, I had to turn off the audio but thoroughly enjoyed and admire your confidence.
Thanks. But turn off the audio? Because?
I am in the company of the family who aren't interested in what I watch. I am sure what you said is interesting, I will have to watch it again...
Gone to bed, turned up the volume, incredible. Like what Rarbiart said, an accurate moon landing.
Congrats Peter you have 1million views.Keep up the great work👍👍 😇😇😇
Awesome! I breathed a sigh of relief when ya landed it! Loved it.
Excellent video. A very brave plan and you didn't give up. Very inspiring.
Just crazy, Big balls when comes to risk a $1400 drone.
No pain no gain. Congratulations, amazing video.
Was driving crazy if you gonna make or not.
lord vass he could probably buy way more after the videos he has used it in
I got a kick out of watching this, the tense ending reminded me of the Apollo 11 landing. But I did think you should have flown in Atti mode, you would have got there a lot quicker. Anyhow congrats!
But battery would suck more, this is smoother on the blades slicing in air pressure.
Except that the Indian Space program has proved that they went up there...do your research fool.
Scott Millar thank you!!! someone finally thinks the sameee!!!!!!
Scott Millar
It’s feeding time,
and CobaltKobra is,
very hungry.
The dish?
Roast duck. To be served to the awaiting leviathan.
Excellent job man! Keep flying far away as you can!
Absolutely awesome flight and video. Impressing quadcopter you have there. Impressing range too. The look on your face when landed made my day a better one.
"Ayayayyy" 😊I smiled. I have a friend who says that a lot!
That's fuuuuuuuckin good !! N what a music !
OUT STANDING FLIGHT !!! Keep up the great work !!
This is amazing. Incredible flying, well done.
The adrenaline of your long distance flight and euphoria of making it must have been a blast. If at first you don't succeed buy another drone ;>)
Has all the makings of a thriller novel with hundreds of dollars at risk up there. Well done. Good job. You nicely resisted the temptation to "hurry through" the dead transmission spots, too.
Congrats! That was a lot of fun to watch, what a rush!
Amazing. It’s fun and STILL stressful watching somebody else do things like this. I admire your bravery , great job !!
Dude, this is like viewing a video game world from high up. Only better.
Yea! A game while getting 3fps and consistantly freezing! But seriously this is amazing
a game on a potato laptop. lmao
This is the second video of yours I’ve seen and can say you’re the Most ballsy drone pilot ever. Haha
Yeah
I'll agree with that!!!
Superve flying downwind, confidence was there and keeping same trajectory was awesome. High 5 brother, fly strong and fearless. Stay safe
Absolutely, unbelievably, fantastically AMAZING. Liked & subscribed.
STILL THE BEST EVER DRONE VIDEO ON CZcams STILL TO THIS DAY
That was incredible!!! One of the most stressful, entertaining things I've ever watched!!!
Awesome the flight ...the landing...and your smile in your face....thumps up :)
Awesome!
Happy Flying
Dude we vibrated with you here when you did it! Awesome!
Fator Medo 2rb
AWESOME!!!!!!!!!! You are the DUDE!
That's awesome! Man! congratulations , i hope you can fly farther
Wow i I liked and subscribed just because im in shock that you pulled that off. Hats off to you sir. Great job on keeping your cool.
Now imagine the new Dji Mavic pro which almost doubled the flight range of that of the P4. Just wow!
mavic has a range of 4km or 7 depending of where you live not 8.
yamahaevo phantom 4 has a rated range of 5km and reached 8km in this video. If mavic pro has a rated distance of 7km you can extrapolate that the mavic pro will most likely fly further than the Phantom if he used it instead.
The phantom 4 doesn't have an advertised range of 8km either. Think you'd find it is somewhere around 5km (not sure tbh) don't take advertised specs as gospel. they probably use an averaged number from testing it in different spots. perfect conditions i guess. Mavic is advertised for 7km in America and 4km in Uk
Mavic has a 7 km range where the P4 has a 5 km range, and it has a better, more solid video signal. So in certain circumstances if a P4 can do 8 km, it's quite possible that the Mavic could do 11 km.
He have DBS Mod installed
Got a little tense towards the end, but that's what made it a great video. I mean, you know the drone makes it, since the video is not titled "watch me lose my drone at 8km" or "watch my epic drone crash from 3k meters altitude, but then again, you never know, right? Wouldn't be the first time a video had a bad title, lol. Sounds like a lot of planning went in to this accomplishment. I am happy for you. You have inspired me to try something similar, although on a smaller scale. Hope my neighbors don't shoot it out of the sky though.
That was amazing, you have some courage. Keep it up mann !!
Congratulations! Great flight!
u sir have balls of steel! liked and subscribed :) greetings from germany
great video man big like from me was very cool to see you try this man my hat is off to you my friend i subbed too
I got shivers watching that final decent! Well done!! Truly expert level flying.
I love how excited you got when you successfully made your landing! That was awesome! Great job.
That was awesome 👏 well done and it's a credit to dji the best drone video on CZcams.
20:54 Like rocket landed on the moon 😂😂🤣
RobbsGaming YT lol really? Moon 😂
He meant to say mars
Wow! Really scary but exciting. Congratz friend for the touchdown. Amazing.