I thought you may enjoy my recent list of excuses.  : )

The M3 Cine came out perfect with no damage by the way.  Literally not even a scuff which I could hardly believe.  Even the props were undamaged.  

wow   lucky it did not fall out of the tree!

Lucky no damages Tony

JJB* Posted at 12-6 10:05
wow   lucky it did not fall out of the tree!

Yes for sure.  It was wedged in pretty good.  : )

Suren Posted at 12-6 10:09
Lucky no damages Tony

I was fully prepared to send in for repairs.  I figured no way I come out of it with a working drone.  Also made me think about how I am not such a fan of the SSD, because if I had not been able to access it, would not have even gotten the footage.  I think unless doing prores, I'm sending it all to the mem card.

WOW... Lucky one there Tony, and nice piece of footage.

Grimtheviking Posted at 12-6 11:10
WOW... Lucky one there Tony, and nice piece of footage.

It was less than brilliant piloting of the drone.  : ). But got by that time.

TonyPHX Posted at 12-6 12:50
It was less than brilliant piloting of the drone.  : ). But got by that time.

We all have our moments.. hahaa

Wow that's a great story Tony, great footage and rescue mission and luckily has a happy end

Yeah, Lady Luck was on your side Tony as far as keeping the drone from falling all that distance.  I'm guessing the palm fronds had enough give to cushion the crash but still be able to hold it in until the rescue.  By the way, how did you find a bucket truck available so fast?

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DowntownRDB Posted at 12-6 14:32
Yeah, Lady Luck was on your side Tony as far as keeping the drone from falling all that distance.  I'm guessing the palm fronds had enough give to cushion the crash but still be able to hold it in until the rescue.  By the way, how did you find a bucket truck available so fast?

Well thats the best part - I was filming for the same lights that the bucket truck folks are usually hanging.  : )

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This time the Mavic 3 was tough.  : )  All good!

A bit of luck there.
Good for you

TonyPHX Posted at 12-6 17:03
Well thats the best part - I was filming for the same lights that the bucket truck folks are usually hanging.  : )

There was me thinking that you just take a cherry-picker with you whenever you're out filming, just in case.

Now that was lucky,   I assume you had the OA turned off?

TonyPHX Posted at 12-6 17:03
Well thats the best part - I was filming for the same lights that the bucket truck folks are usually hanging.  : )

What a coincidence.  

DowntownRDB Posted at 12-7 02:54
What a coincidence.

Yes.  They come out to check the lighting before I film it, then depart.  I had to sheepishly get on the phone and ask them to turn around and come back, but I think I was waiting less than 30 minutes.  Just enough time to sit there and look at the beautiful red light at the top of the palm tree.  : )   A very expensive christmas light!

DAFlys Posted at 12-7 01:35
Now that was lucky,   I assume you had the OA turned off?

I think I left it on, but it most certainly was too dark to be of value.

TonyPHX Posted at 12-6 17:04
This time the Mavic 3 was tough.  : )  All good!

Thanks for the update. We're glad that nothing serious happens to the aircraft. As usual, if any DJI-related concerns that may occur, please don't hesitate to reach us. Happy flying!

Wow, what a happy "landing" in the end...

... and what wonderful shots before that!   

DAFlys Posted at 12-7 01:35
Now that was lucky,   I assume you had the OA turned off?

For every flight at dusk, the Mavic 3 warns that the OA sensors are unavailable...

frankymusik Posted at 12-7 22:59
For every flight at dusk, the Mavic 3 warns that the OA sensors are unavailable...

Ahhh,  it didnt look that dark in the footage.  

TonyPHX Posted at 12-7 07:34
Yes.  They come out to check the lighting before I film it, then depart.  I had to sheepishly get on the phone and ask them to turn around and come back, but I think I was waiting less than 30 minutes.  Just enough time to sit there and look at the beautiful red light at the top of the palm tree.  : )   A very expensive christmas light!

No doubt about that being an expensive Christmas light.  

Oh well, all is well that ends well.  

Handy to have a cherry picker with you when filming

hallmark007 Posted at 12-8 08:46
Handy to have a cherry picker with you when filming

lol yes!  And it only cost my embarrassment at having to call and say, "Can you come back please?  My drone is in the tree you just decorated."