HOW WATERPROOF IS THE DJI M300 RTK DRONE?

This is impressive -



https://www.heliguy.com/blog/202 ... -drone-fly-in-rain/

Hello there DAFlys. Thank you for reaching out and for posting this interesting video you have came upon. For additional information the DJI M300 RTK drone is rated at IP45 for ingress protection making it dust and water resistant. The IP45 design gives the DJI M300 RTK the ability to fly in harsh conditions as well as rain. Again, thank you for your valued support and fly safe always.

Impressive indeed!

Montfrooij Posted at 11-4 01:03
Impressive indeed!

Hopefully we'll see this tech come to the lower models over time.

That is such an impressive piece of kit!

DAFlys Posted at 11-4 01:09
Hopefully we'll see this tech come to the lower models over time.

That does tend to happen - over time

A J Posted at 11-4 01:11
That is such an impressive piece of kit!

I know,  I was really impressed when I say that video.

A J Posted at 11-4 01:15
That does tend to happen - over time

Fingers crossed for that.

DAFlys Posted at 11-4 01:16
I know,  I was really impressed when I say that video.

Serious rig mate

DAFlys Posted at 11-4 01:17
Fingers crossed for that.

DAFlys Posted at 11-4 01:09
Hopefully we'll see this tech come to the lower models over time.

Yeah, although it will be hard to get decent footage in the rain (I have tried...)

Montfrooij Posted at 11-4 01:36
Yeah, although it will be hard to get decent footage in the rain (I have tried...)

True,  but at least you can wait until it starts raining to land rather than land because it looks like rain.

DAFlys Posted at 11-4 01:39
True,  but at least you can wait until it starts raining to land rather than land because it looks like rain.

Indeed. That is a big plus in some situations.

Montfrooij Posted at 11-4 01:43
Indeed. That is a big plus in some situations.

I suppose flying in the rain increases the risk of a lightning strike too.

DAFlys Posted at 11-4 01:44
I suppose flying in the rain increases the risk of a lightning strike too.

That would make for a very spectacular ending of your drone

Montfrooij Posted at 11-4 01:45
That would make for a very spectacular ending of your drone

That would be pretty epic and if you could film it and get it onto YouTube it might also go viral.

DAFlys Posted at 11-4 07:18
That would be pretty epic and if you could film it and get it onto YouTube it might also go viral.

You better (to compensate for the loss )

Montfrooij Posted at 11-4 07:26
You better (to compensate for the loss  )

Good point,  they are pretty expensive.

DAFlys Posted at 11-4 07:28
Good point,  they are pretty expensive.

And my rough estimate is you need at least 1.000.000 tries before success

Montfrooij Posted at 11-4 07:37
And my rough estimate is you need at least 1.000.000 tries before success

Im not sure the batteries would last that long.

DAFlys Posted at 11-4 07:44
Im not sure the batteries would last that long.

Even more viral need in that case

Montfrooij Posted at 11-4 07:57
Even more viral need in that case

For sure.  

DAFlys Posted at 11-5 01:10
For sure.

Next time I see a thunderstorm I will give my MP up for a test

Montfrooij Posted at 11-5 01:44
Next time I see a thunderstorm I will give my MP up for a test

Insure it first just in case.

But what about this spot?

DAFlys Posted at 11-5 03:05
Insure it first just in case.

Too late for DJI care refresh I think

KrzysiekD Posted at 11-5 03:38
But what about this spot?[view_image]

What is the spot?

Montfrooij Posted at 11-5 03:39
Too late for DJI care refresh I think

Other insurances are available.

DAFlys Posted at 11-5 03:54
Other insurances are available.

Not sure if they cover foolish behavior (as care refresh seems to do)

DAFlys Posted at 11-5 03:54
What is the spot?

Fan on top.

Montfrooij Posted at 11-5 03:57
Not sure if they cover foolish behavior (as care refresh seems to do)

Not sure what's available in NL,  but in the USA they do have cover for stuff like that,  State Farm springs to mind.

KrzysiekD Posted at 11-5 04:00
Fan on top.

Must be water proof then.

DAFlys Posted at 11-5 03:54
What is the spot?

What I meant was, how is it possible for M300 to be resistant to low pressurized water, when it has visible fan on it's upper shell?

KrzysiekD Posted at 11-5 04:04
What I meant was, how is it possible for M300 to be resistant to low pressurized water, when it has visible fan on it's upper shell?[view_image]

Maybe as the fans on the bottom and perhaps pushes air outwards its not an issue.

DAFlys Posted at 11-5 04:00
Not sure what's available in NL,  but in the USA they do have cover for stuff like that,  State Farm springs to mind.

I have not investigated it, since I'm not a person that likes to ensure luxury items.
Rather spend money on new toys than on 'ability to get some money back when I do stupid things'

DAFlys Posted at 11-5 04:06
Maybe as the fans on the bottom and perhaps pushes air outwards its not an issue.

I've just checked, it sucks air, not blow it out.

KrzysiekD Posted at 11-5 04:14
I've just checked, it sucks air, not blow it out.

Doesn't make any sense then how it could be water proof.  And ideas?

DAFlys Posted at 11-5 04:38
Doesn't make any sense then how it could be water proof.  And ideas?

That's why I'm asking.

KrzysiekD Posted at 11-5 05:00
That's why I'm asking.

Maybe the circuits are water proofed inside.   We need a tear down video.

Has anyone seen a waterproofing solution for the smart controller? Both the drone and the H20 series are IP rated, but the controller is not, and will surely be damaged it it is used in the rain.