After reading many threads about how you should takeoff/land your drone i am looking for a landing pad. it needs to be off the ground slightly and able to hold the p3a model. I know that hand launching your phantom is dangerous and i dont want to get anything in the motors when taking off and landing right in the ground. i am currently using the box that my p3a came in which isnt ideal. the pad doesnt need to be anything fancy just somthing to get the p3a off the ground for takeoff and landing. any help findsing one will be greatly received. thanks

I am considering a rubber/silicone mat for use on grass the to protect the gimbal etc. I have recently ordered a couple of these for my cat's food and water areas and I may nab one for use with the drone: http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00VM0OJRW

Hello,
I made a landing pad with a 2ft x 2ft piece of pvc board. It is waterproof, lightweight, not expensive and very rigid. It has enough surface area to land a Phantom safely. Hope this helps.

There are several landing pads on the web.   Although the following isn't set 'off the ground' it is a great/portable landing pad...I posted this last week:

$25 landing pad

I use one of these camping tables
http://www.gooutdoors.co.uk/hi-gear-low-picnic-table-p321421
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/prod ... e?ie=UTF8&psc=1

The legs fold flat so it can lay on the ground or if the terrain is really rough the legs keep everything clear and level. Got a couple of spirit level bubbles I've stuck to it. Also handy to have a solid surface for my coffee cup.

Matt-and-Riley Posted at 2016-9-1 08:00
I use one of these camping tables
http://www.gooutdoors.co.uk/hi-gear-low-picnic-table-p321421
https ...

I just use the floor mat in my car when needed.  Simple, and no extra cost!

I keep a small piece of plywood in the back of my pickup.

I got a hardshell backpack and just used that the last time I was flying at the beach and off some really uneven rocky cliffs.

Go to your local Wal-Mart or AutoZone or similar store and pick up a set of these sun shades for your windshield.  They operate exactly like the landing pad that Flight Raptor posted, they are made of the same material, they are only $12 and you kill two birds with one stone.  They come in a couple different sizes for larger windshields.  I use mine for launches only to minimize dust and debris and then I always hand catch to land.  Just another idea.  

dehnstjohn@gmai Posted at 2016-9-1 12:45
Go to your local Wal-Mart or AutoZone or similar store and pick up a set of these sun shades for you ...

Nice option, just NOTE:  The car shades use a lightweighted rubber material around the edges  The pad i posted uses a flexible metal that acts as a weght around the outside of the pad so it doesn't blow around in the wind or the downdraft from your props.

Flight Raptor Posted at 2016-9-1 19:43
Nice option, just NOTE:  The car shades use a lightweighted rubber material around the edges  The pa ...

Do a search for a Bivvy table. I have one that fits in my phantom backpack so its not like i have anything extra to carry.

glicshane32 Posted at 2016-9-1 16:37
Do a search for a Bivvy table. I have one that fits in my phantom backpack so its not like i have a ...

Those are pretty cool, but still look large to put into a backback and seem quite pricey...unless Google is showing me a different style bivvy than you use.

Is there a specific one you have?

the one i have is 15x9.5x6inch LxWxD. fits perfect. doesnt have extendable legs tho

I use the case the P4 came in

i actually bought the table for something else but stuck it in my bag when going to the beach one day, "just in case",and it came in extremely handy so now its got a new purpose.

shakin Posted at 2016-9-2 21:59
i actually bought the table for something else but stuck it in my bag when going to the beach one da ...

looks good, what material is the flat table base ? thanks

shakin Posted at 2016-9-3 04:59
i actually bought the table for something else but stuck it in my bag when going to the beach one da ...

That's quite creative.

TechReviews Posted at 2016-9-2 23:06
looks good, what material is the flat table base ? thanks

its some type of powder coated metal. are you thinking about some kind of compass interferance or such?? i havent had any issues using it.

DJI-Jamie Posted at 2016-9-2 23:15
That's quite creative.

hi dji jamie. these are my first posts here on forum. i gave you an up-vote,i hope its the same as a thanks as on other fora

shakin Posted at 2016-9-2 23:37
its some type of powder coated metal. are you thinking about some kind of compass interferance or s ...

Yes that's my main concern as the table is all metal then,was thinking of a lid of a big plastic storage box,or even a thick rubber mat similar to car mats bit in a square shape.

TechReviews Posted at 2016-9-3 10:01
Yes that's my main concern as the table is all metal then,was thinking of a lid of a big plastic ...

If the table is made of aluminium as I suspect, it will not be an issue. Nice idea.

shakin Posted at 2016-9-3 06:42
hi dji jamie. these are my first posts here on forum. i gave you an up-vote,i hope its the same as ...

Thanks for the up vote

Geebax Posted at 2016-9-3 02:26
If the table is made of aluminium as I suspect, it will not be an issue. Nice idea.

yep,tried it with a magnet and it doesnt stick so aluminium it is.even better

Keep it simple Mate, a Piece of cardboard works well, heavy car mats  that would fit in the boot work great.  I have a SUV here in the USA and have a heavy mat that is about a meter  square , works brilliant.  This also keeps the bird clean for takeoffs and landings and wont kick up so much dust .

all the best

donnie

Flight Raptor Posted at 2016-9-1 19:38
There are several landing pads on the web.   Although the following isn't set 'off the ground' it is ...

Just got that works vary good.Glad i found your post now i can fold it back up lol.

alanafowlersr@y Posted at 2016-9-3 13:49
Just got that works vary good.Glad i found your post now i can fold it back up lol.

   That video helped a LOT with knowing how to fold it.

shakin Posted at 2016-9-2 16:59
i actually bought the table for something else but stuck it in my bag when going to the beach one da ...

What a great option...thanks for sharing.