It was a little foggy. Almost hit the power lines...

Lesson learned, never lose sight of your drone!


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Lots of luck you could return just in time.

Oh boy.
Reminds me of that time when I had a similar (near) incident.

my general rule is if you can't see, 150 foot minimum.

The Saint Posted at 12-13 13:42
my general rule is if you can't see, 150 foot minimum.

Excellent rule. I will follow it!

Montfrooij Posted at 12-13 11:13
Oh boy.
Reminds me of that time when I had a similar (near) incident.

Really lucky!

Robert20 Posted at 12-13 10:29
Lots of luck you could return just in time.

Right! Was really lucky today.

A tragedy is when someone loses their life. Your situation was hardly a "tragedy".

Cients Posted at 12-13 13:56
Really lucky!

Indeed.
Don't think about it too often.
Just remember...
VLOS
(or look around closely before flying)

djiuser_F8NERRlBIjoJ Posted at 12-13 13:58
A tragedy is when someone loses their life. Your situation was hardly a "tragedy".

You are completely right!
It was a little bit exaggerated from that perspective.

Montfrooij Posted at 12-13 14:03
Indeed.
Don't think about it too often.
Just remember...

Thank you!

Well that worked out OK, but I bet you were really skittish after that!

I'm glad you see it right away.

Hello there Cients. Thank you for reaching out and for posting this wonderful video you have filmed. Great work and keep on flying. .

Cients Posted at 12-13 16:52
Thank you!

You're welcome!

That was close.

Yep, that was way too close.  Luck was definitely on your side.  

DowntownRDB Posted at 12-14 07:34
Yep, that was way too close.  Luck was definitely on your side.

Yes, thank you. I was really lucky!

Cients Posted at 12-14 08:44
Yes, thank you. I was really lucky!

You're welcome.  A little luck never hurts.

Your Title should read "Tragedy Narrowly Averted"    A lucky escape indeed!

Well I can beat that. 2 days ago I did hit a power cable (or some type of cable). I sent the drone off to shoot some wind turbines from my spot along the highway, but took too long to get the footage. After a few warnings, the battery was eventually causing a forced landing. So I was fighting the drone to get back to the highway or at least along a road so it wouldn't be on wind farm property.  I didn't even see the light colored cables until I was right on them. It's easy to see them in the video now, but not on my small phone with daylight glare. I tried to squeeze through but clipped one cable.


Luckily the drone recovered and I fought with it again to get back to the highway. I missed by about 30 feet, but managed to put it down just off another road nearby.

I've had a couple of those forced landings. I just have to stop being stubborn and bring the drone back at first warning.

DGCA3 Posted at 12-16 02:21
Well I can beat that. 2 days ago I did hit a power cable (or some type of cable). I sent the drone off to shoot some wind turbines from my spot along the highway, but took too long to get the footage. After a few warnings, the battery was eventually causing a forced landing. So I was fighting the drone to get back to the highway or at least along a road so it wouldn't be on wind farm property.  I didn't even see the light colored cables until I was right on them. It's easy to see them in the video now, but not on my small phone with daylight glare. I tried to squeeze through but clipped one cable.

And I thought that I was lucky with the Mini 2.
Congratulations, because you really won the lottery.

Blériot53 Posted at 12-16 00:31
Your Title should read "Tragedy Narrowly Averted"    A lucky escape indeed!

Totally agree with you!
Thank you and have safe flights.

Cients Posted at 12-16 09:21
Totally agree with you!
Thank you and have safe flights.

Always

Cients Posted at 12-16 09:01
And I thought that I was lucky with the Mini 2.
Congratulations, because you really won the lottery.

Yes, indeed.

So close, power lines can be hard to see on the phone screen.

Whoa!  i'm glad i started surfing this forum.  Solid advice.

JohnLietzke Posted at 12-16 11:52
So close, power lines can be hard to see on the phone screen.

You are absolutely right. My phone is a Samsung S8+ and it is almost impossible to see them.
Check the video of DGCA3. That was really lucky because his Mini 2 hit the power lines.
Have safe flights!

ZGON Posted at 12-16 13:29
Whoa!  i'm glad i started surfing this forum.  Solid advice.

You are always welcome ZGON!

Cients Posted at 12-16 13:29
You are absolutely right. My phone is a Samsung S8+ and it is almost impossible to see them.
Check the video of DGCA3. That was really lucky because his Mini 2 hit the power lines.
Have safe flights!

While it may look silly, wearing one of those VR headsets would probably be beneficial for seeing more detail (and no screen glare). But I don't think you can use those with the Mini 2.

DowntownRDB Posted at 12-15 12:37
You're welcome.  A little luck never hurts.

DGCA3 Posted at 12-16 16:01
While it may look silly, wearing one of those VR headsets would probably be beneficial for seeing more detail (and no screen glare). But I don't think you can use those with the Mini 2.

Yes, it is a great idea.
I read some articles and there are some ways to connect VR googles, however, using some tricks but nothing stable.
Have excellent flights!

DGCA3 Posted at 12-16 16:01
While it may look silly, wearing one of those VR headsets would probably be beneficial for seeing more detail (and no screen glare). But I don't think you can use those with the Mini 2.

There are some equipments for testing, home made, but nothing assured, I think...

This a great reminder for everyone to be extra careful when flying in low visibility situations.   Thank you for posting.

Occams Razor Posted at 12-19 14:53
This a great reminder for everyone to be extra careful when flying in low visibility situations.   Thank you for posting.

Thank you!