mixstreme
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United Kingdom
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I have evaluated the DJI Phantom vision + for such SAR applications and I could not put my name to it when it came to my recommendation.
I have and am using other technologies and still have the Phantom which has undergone some specific modifications to still pursue the SAR requirements.
I think the Phantom is a great machine, but as you have seen, the support isn't up to spec and when your lifesaving equipment needs service or manufacturer input, its not going to be a quick resolve.
I looked at using 3 units , 1 as spare at all times, but with the requirements of quick deployment, weatherproofing, buoyancy and lifting capacity its just not up to the job at present.
Its sold as a Flying camera, yet I need a ribbon cable to repair the camera unit, this is seriously like trying to find a gold at the end of the rainbow.. they don't/wont sell it as spare parts.......
Even with the modified camera units and other equipment available, if you cant fix the original equipment easily, its just not viable.
There's a lot of other options for the SAR requirements and as such I have recommended those I feel to be a plausible unit, Strangely, DJI is still involved and still providing the same service......
As for the Phantom, its an on-going project that has great potential, but its not ready to go without some serious modification's.
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