Need experts openion to fly over water body , like river, lake or sea

It's easy to do. The one thing to remember is not to hover over the water at low altitudes.

I had no problems, except for the bottom sensors.
They get fooled by the shiny surface.
So I disabled them.

Montfrooij Posted at 7-6 13:14
I had no problems, except for the bottom sensors.
They get fooled by the shiny surface.
So I disabled them.

So ur suggestion just dissable them

Zubayer.Khan Posted at 7-6 19:22
So ur suggestion just dissable them

Not sure if the Air allows for that, but YES, that is my suggestion.
With the MP it also improves stability, because the drone does not move around when it thinks it has to.

No problems at all

Hi, thanks for the inquiry. We would recommend being cautious when flying the drone near the water to prevent the incident. We're sure that our valued DJI Forum members would provide the recommendation that you may need. You may also refer to the screenshots below for reminders and notices when flying the drone near in water. Thank you for your support.

I don't disable any sensors whatsoever and it flies effortless. I've flown as low as 3-6 feet (keeping a real close eye of course) and never an issue. However if you knew at this then I do not suggest going that low. Try 10-15 feet first while keeping a close eye. When moving forward/backward, the drone can fluctuate with the altitude a tad lower or higher which is why you need to keep an eye on it it case you need to quickly provide elevation if need be.

Because DJI drones have an horizontal gps precision of about half a meter I suggest you fly no less than 1,5m above water surface, you can keep your sensors on even thou they are useless, just don’t hover over the water with the bottom sensors online.
If you have no gps lock don’t fly that low unless you are aretty skilled pilot.
Alway have a plan to recover your drone frmthe water were it to fall in and an active dji care agreement.
Don’t fly that low unless you really need t or you are paid to do such dangerous maneuver.
Cheers..

Elettrone78 Posted at 7-10 14:05
Because DJI drones have an horizontal gps precision of about half a meter I suggest you fly no less than 1,5m above water surface, you can keep your sensors on even thou they are useless, just don’t hover over the water with the bottom sensors online.
If you have no gps lock don’t fly that low unless you are aretty skilled pilot.
Alway have a plan to recover your drone frmthe water were it to fall in and an active dji care agreement.

thank you for ur suggestion.

SD_Pilot Posted at 7-10 08:45
I don't disable any sensors whatsoever and it flies effortless. I've flown as low as 3-6 feet (keeping a real close eye of course) and never an issue. However if you knew at this then I do not suggest going that low. Try 10-15 feet first while keeping a close eye. When moving forward/backward, the drone can fluctuate with the altitude a tad lower or higher which is why you need to keep an eye on it it case you need to quickly provide elevation if need be.

Thank you for your suggestion.

DJI Tony Posted at 7-7 08:22
Hi, thanks for the inquiry. We would recommend being cautious when flying the drone near the water to prevent the incident. We're sure that our valued DJI Forum members would provide the recommendation that you may need. You may also refer to the screenshots below for reminders and notices when flying the drone near in water. Thank you for your support.

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Thank you for your suggestion.

Zubayer.Khan Posted at 7-10 20:11
Thank you for your suggestion.

You're most welcome. Should you have further concerns, please let us know. Cheers!

Elettrone78 Posted at 7-10 14:05
Because DJI drones have an horizontal gps precision of about half a meter I suggest you fly no less than 1,5m above water surface, you can keep your sensors on even thou they are useless, just don’t hover over the water with the bottom sensors online.
If you have no gps lock don’t fly that low unless you are aretty skilled pilot.
Alway have a plan to recover your drone frmthe water were it to fall in and an active dji care agreement.

Having just lost one in the water, I find it hard to ever recover unless you stay extremely close and fly over shallow water. I am assuming it sank immediately as we quickly took the boat over to the last GPS location with no luck.

No Problem...Just go for it