So far the DJI MAVIC 3 has saved 1 Hawaiian Sea Turtle with Zoom!
I just couldn't have had a better first flight finding action so soon! I doubt I would have flown in closer to see just another water buoy! Zoom in and a life was saved.

The quality is not as bad as mentioned! Sure not 4/3 movie quality but usuable in certain situations! The zoom is going to be great for scouting locations saving battery life which I guess might not be as important anymore 46 minutes! And some good foreground/background options with zoom!

I will upload some video later but just had a few pics on my phone. LATE TO WORK!


(The Turtle was larger than me and panicked when I swam up to him. The rope was wrapped around his front right arm. I ended up calling a DLNR voluteer to help (Thanks)!
More pics + Video of me swimming out!
https://www.instagram.com/p/CWMQeYgBdJZ/?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet

Added video

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Suren Posted at 11-12 15:18
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I added a picture. The Instagram link seems like you need to be signed in! Oops

I can use it ok and don't have an IG account.

Good job!

That’s awesome!

Hi, Chrismm. Thanks for sharing your experience with the Mavic 3 for us. Great job. Thank you for your valued support.  

Love a good news drone story..   

Nice save.    That was a huge sea turtle.  

Thanks all! More to come hopefully!
Added zoom video.
Not the best footage but was trying to run from my house to the Turtle!

good 4 you

Is there video of the actual rescue?