As a private pilot, this stunt is horrifying. Typical cruise altitude for a normal local flight over populated areas (in an actual passenger carrying airplane or helicopter) is 2500 to 3500 feet; lower if climbing from or descending to an airport. If by some miracle I were able to see and avoid this tiny spec while traveling at 130-160 knots, I definitely would not be able to see it while flying on instruments through those clouds. Drone Operators everywhere, please take note: flying above 500 feet poses a danger to aircraft as well as those on the ground when that aircraft is disabled due to a midair with a drone (not to mention whoever the dead drone hits on the ground). Taking a drone hit to the windshield can be a death sentence anyone on board or critically disable the aircraft. You certainly wouldn't drop a rock from a highway overpass onto cars, yet this would have the same affect. Even attempting to land with damaged prop, engine, tire or landing gear strut endangers lives of all on board. This isn't a rage post. Simply stating one of my worst fears as a pilot. Not only do I have to look out for other aircraft and birds, I now have to watch for drones flying illegally in controlled airspace. Please keep it safe.

@funtimess2995

7 жыл бұрын

You guys should fight with FAA and have drones equipped with ADS-B. Now you can buy done size ADS-B for 175 dollars. Worth every penny.

@stephenkempe3586

7 жыл бұрын

Thats a very good idea

@someoftheabove4558

7 жыл бұрын

N Smith can you please use numbers that normal people understand feet and knots...

@funtimess2995

7 жыл бұрын

You response is a classic example why there should be drones laws and everyone should be licensed..lol (yes I get you sarcasm)

@PaulIngram85

7 жыл бұрын

+Ruben Manz Feet and knots are standard units of measure used in aviation. If you do not understand what they mean, it's likely you have zero involvement with aviation. If you do and you STILL don't understand what they mean, you should stop. Immediately. And then seriously learn aviation basics before touching anything that flies. However, to clarify, 1 foot is 30.48cm. The legal altitude (height) a drone can fly in the UK (using UK as an example, as I'm in the UK and not aware of drone flight rules in other countries) is 400 feet (121.9m). 130 knots is 150mph, 160 knots is 184mph.

Come on guys, let's give a round of applause for the guy who returned it honestly

@crazy55rider7

5 жыл бұрын

Probably thought he would get a reward.

@StefanEkstam

5 жыл бұрын

Crazy55 Rider He did get a reward, though he said he didn’t want one...

@scooterfpv8864

5 жыл бұрын

@@hoenn4ever829 Though he means well with this video . . . it reinforces the others with deep commercial and semi-governmental pockets on the global scale with hidden agendas are using this video for monetary gains to sway the majority opinion against the responsible hobbyists that will bury any rights for and all bright eyed kid who simply wants to experience (But futuristically may not be able to) , the thrill of flight with toy and hobby drones with new eyes in my opinion . (-_-)

@karldonald748

5 жыл бұрын

@@scooterfpv8864 Say what what now

@timothystark4475

5 жыл бұрын

@@scooterfpv8864 That sounds like act of greed/pride to me.

You must be proud to be a dangerous individual. This kind of shit caused trouble to other drone pilots as well, congrats.

@xano7858

4 күн бұрын

Bro it was 10y ago 💀

@hackfleisch7424

9 сағат бұрын

@@xano7858 And ten years later, we have all kinds of more or less ridiculous rules thanks to drone pilots like this one.

@xano7858

2 сағат бұрын

@@hackfleisch7424 you speak as if the rules were not going to be imposed after all 💀 stop crying about it

Glad no one got hurt. It's scary when we assume technology is bullet proof or that the designers thought of everything we might do with it. Even if the designers thought of something, they might not have had the time, resources or development budget to implement that "something". Thanks for posting Stefan! Videos like this help everyone learn some of that "common sense" without having to go thru it themselves.

@quietquitter6103

Жыл бұрын

You shouldn't use something that can harm others or property to learn common sense, you're supposed to already possess it.

@Chriscam2you

Жыл бұрын

Scary? It’s down right moronic, this shmuck should be bricked trousers down, head in a barrel of swine urine.

@underscore_tip

Жыл бұрын

its a custom drone

@pear-zq1uj

29 күн бұрын

wait until you realize people make their own drones in their house with parts they buy off the internet

@derpnerpwerp

16 күн бұрын

I am assuming the drone was not descending because it was trying to hold its position above the guy.. hence turning of the GPS resulted in it both descending and quickly drifting away due to strong wind.

I always send my drones to high altitudes with a low battery. it guarantees i get it back faster

@hardysword8077

3 жыл бұрын

Lol

@neysb2133

3 жыл бұрын

Lol

@acefromwithin2079

3 жыл бұрын

@Tel Aviv you wont reach the edge of space with a drone

@gecko56

3 жыл бұрын

@Tel Aviv You can actually measure the curvature of the earth! go to the ocean and perform the measurements and you will see a slight curve. not visible to the naked eye, but it's there.

@wiktor3453

3 жыл бұрын

@Tel Aviv bruh are you really a flat earther?

Ah yes. The reason we have so many rules and need a license to fly our Mavic’s now. Good job.

@kinzery5274

3 жыл бұрын

Dude I know bruh so slow cause of things like this just follow the rules they are simple

@DuskLegend

3 жыл бұрын

Leave him alone we should all be able to cruise above the clouds

@austingarland8242

3 жыл бұрын

@@DuskLegend no. As a pilot, you definitely shouldn’t. And you can’t. Unless you want to be fined by the FAA now thankfully.

@DuskLegend

3 жыл бұрын

@@austingarland8242 you should and you can, quite easily

@austingarland8242

3 жыл бұрын

@@DuskLegend nope. Especially if you fly DJI. You’re software limited. I love it. Too many dumbasses out there. Obviously 👀

Thank you for having the balls to post, it's appreciated!!

You did your best in a seriously stressful situation Stefan. And a bit of luck never hurts! Thanks for showing us this teachable moment.

“Do, how did you solve the icing problem?” “Icing problem?”

@parkerrollins774

4 жыл бұрын

First iron man?

@alexanderc4355

4 жыл бұрын

This is why they don’t let monkeys fly real planes. They don’t even know that icing is a danger inherent to flying.

@baramile6703

4 жыл бұрын

Looolllllllll

@Jimmy-eg1wc

4 жыл бұрын

might wanna look into it. *BONK*

@Picklesaregreen101

4 жыл бұрын

"I understood that reference"

pro tip: if you go into the mountains, you can start above the clouds already!

@bobbydiggs8803

4 жыл бұрын

Mind... blown

@devd_rx

4 жыл бұрын

but the air is thin there asshole, the copter won't go any higher than this

@dronehd-djimavicairfootage2295

4 жыл бұрын

@@devd_rx the air is the same there idiot

@Sssssssslf

4 жыл бұрын

This just blew my mind 😮

@GregQuillen

4 жыл бұрын

Lol

Always come back watching this video. Equally entertaining and nerve wracking. Drones are brilliant aerial machines. It has been an amazing journey looking back. DJI drones are rocking the game right now.

@bick_flashoninstagram2491

2 жыл бұрын

.........👆👆👆 consult this technical support for any complain, request or enquiry. Thank you!

@getsideways7257

2 жыл бұрын

Brilliant... Until they hit you on the head in an attempt to get back down from FL30...

@pappyodanial

2 жыл бұрын

Are you blind, this made in China trash's fail safe doesn't calculate altitude, attitude, and battery. And it's made by a company that is completely controlled by the CCP and spies on us because they are, you know, sew smewl. Do not buy DJI.

@yodad4776

Жыл бұрын

Check out the rippton range ..actually have some better stuff ..I'm loving the mobular

Thank you for warning us not to cross certain limits. I'm sorry about your drone my friend.

Phone rings... Copter owner : Hello Unknown : Hey Dude, I found your quadcopter Copter owner : I have a hexacopter Unknown : Not any more...now it's a quadcopter.

@shutdahellup69420

4 жыл бұрын

thats funny and sad at the same time 😂😔

@pawangkocheng1273

4 жыл бұрын

@@Ry--ov6fd lollll

@rimantasri4578

4 жыл бұрын

Good one

@harrisjayarajfanharrisjaya1377

4 жыл бұрын

😂😂😂😂😂😂

@J.M.24

4 жыл бұрын

That’s so funny

I have no idea about the legalities but I have to say once you started watching, it was pretty hard to stop. I found it utterly riveting, best 10 mins on youtube..

amazing video! Keep up the good work

Safety first always. Thanks for the heads up and reminder. This is clearly a learning experience. Impressive range on this drone.

@pappyodanial

2 жыл бұрын

The CCP is using them to spy on us.

@kitten-whisperer

2 жыл бұрын

@Bat Soup go take your meds

@paddington1670

2 жыл бұрын

Yes thanks for the reminder to do sh1t better

@Chimera_Photography

2 жыл бұрын

@@kitten-whisperer They’re actually not lying. Did you know that every time you fly the drone it sends back pictures to dji in the flight logs? I can only imagine the global database of geotagged images that DJI has, and could be turned over at the drop of a hat.

@kitten-whisperer

2 жыл бұрын

@@Chimera_Photography oh well

+lasourisaboyante You claim that the flight was "very, very illegal". Actually, it was not. Irresponsible, dangerous, and unnecessary, yes. But not illegal. In Sweden, there are recommendations and guidelines concerning multirotor flying, but no actual regulations that could make the flight illegal unless I actually caused some real damage. This is not to say that I will ever attempt to fly like this again, but I still want to point out that I'm not posting proof of illegal behavior on KZread.

@ps3customgamer

9 жыл бұрын

***** troll

@VARSAL

9 жыл бұрын

Stefan Ekstam Tested: DJI Phantom Quadcopter Drone IN SNOW : kzread.info/dash/bejne/fq5tts-apc7eZrQ.html

@57HarleyDavidson

9 жыл бұрын

jonathan connor How is it illegal to fly into clouds?

@wollyxl

9 жыл бұрын

Because as a pilot you'd need an IFR rating witch this video owner has non.

@57HarleyDavidson

9 жыл бұрын

Jurgen Bach What is illegal about it? i don't see anything wrong with flying a drone that high

Why doesnt these drones (specially expnesive ones) have a parachute? I guess it is really easy to mount one with 1 basic buttom system to open, it can safe its life from a high fall down and avoid to hurt other people.

@sericopie

7 жыл бұрын

They're too heavy

@GoWILDization

7 жыл бұрын

No... You can get them

@jefazo

7 жыл бұрын

Bardo I dont think a small parachute is heavy, sure there must be somewhere.

@sericopie

7 жыл бұрын

masacre23 Im not sure but I feel like a drone needs to be as light as possible.

@GoWILDization

7 жыл бұрын

Bardo You can get them. But I guess they'll drain the battery a bit more depending on how heavy it is

Interesting, good to show the dangers out there. Hello from South Africa.

Wow! Drones are simply amazing. Definitely learned from this video.

My anxiety levels just learned a new high.

Thanks for all the new regulations we have now and the FAA registration and new links on where we can fly. You and the people like you have done a banner job.

@lawrencebarnes6893

Жыл бұрын

flying a drone in clouds where a general aviation plane could be flying on an instrument flight plan, is not a great idea. I wish drone operators would not do that.

@ns7353

Жыл бұрын

@@lawrencebarnes6893 you dont say? of course it is prohibited and morons like the person who posted the video ruined it for all operators.

@Heyman1982

Жыл бұрын

It was only a matter of time before it was regulated.

@TheKittyClink

Жыл бұрын

@@ohmygodmyspleen5219 I javr about 15 hours on a robbie, but I'm a fixed wing pilot flying small planes right now. And yes I don't want to be desending into drones on IFR or some shit

@trolojolo6178

Жыл бұрын

@@ohmygodmyspleen5219 don't be so selfish. The sky doesn't belong to you. It's a free country.

thats one amazing video, and I like the written commentaries on the video. As you say, you had done this before, so what could possibly go wrong?. Interesting how the drone does indeed sound different when in the clouds, and the view of as much of the front propellors as possible makes the whole video even more "gripping". You did a great job, and I do like the end part, posting notes around the area, same as someone who had lost their cat. But at least .... well I wont spoil the end bit. Thanks again Andy (UK)

I haven’t been so tense in a while… I was stressing out dude!

Thanks for sharing. I appreciate that you put this out there so we can all learn a lesson and not have a similar issue. For the record this was shown in a 107 certification prep class as an example of what can happen when a drone is using a bunch of thrust to fight the wind, which makes it hard for the drone to descend. That's what our instructor thought the issue probably was. That's why the drone didn't want to descend when it was holding position on the GPS.

@StefanEkstam

7 жыл бұрын

Great to know it has been used for education purposes, that makes me really happy. And yes, that's exactly my analysis of what happened too, so I think your instructor was right on.

@davida1hiwaaynet

7 жыл бұрын

Great information, thanks again for sharing this and pointing me to this comment.

@SpencerChesney

6 жыл бұрын

Was the subject in class, "People that endanger others carelessly?"

@xLaChance77

6 жыл бұрын

Curtis Johnson you are very stupid bud

@flowingtripod2770

6 жыл бұрын

he hit his fail switch and then turned the drone to the trees to try and not hit anyone, he feels bad about it and put this video out there to warn other dont be a jerk and dont be stupid

This is precisely why the FAA is going batshit over drones. You are in airplane territory

@socrates_the_great6209

5 жыл бұрын

Yeah, but it is typical humanity to do stupid things by pushing limits too far.

@matmamat9690

5 жыл бұрын

Are you Stupid or what? Didn't you read the video description? Also normal flights altitude is more than 10000 ft 🙄

@NSUScooter

5 жыл бұрын

Mat Mamat normal doesn’t = commercial airliners...... But if you wanna be technical, 500ft is the minimum www.faa.gov/about/office_org/field_offices/fsdo/lgb/local_more/media/FAA_Guide_to_Low-Flying_Aircraft.pdf

@nobaddaystravel6855

5 жыл бұрын

Mat Mamat partially correct. General aviation aircraft fly anywhere from 3000 feet to 10,000 feet. So there IS a danger to manned aircraft. This guy is IRRESPONSIBLE.

@dodgeyhodgey5301

5 жыл бұрын

Pretty dumb mate. There is a drone code for a reason you numpty.

Awesome video😁👍

Hey man, I don’t know if you’ll see this but I’ve always really liked this video. All I see are hate comments, but there an excitement I always get watching this mini drama. Drones are amazing technology, and dammit if we don’t push the envelope. I think I’m reading into this too much, but videos like these represent some semblance of what we once had, a bit of pioneer spirit. I know it’s just a drone, and there were probably things you could have done to be “safer” but for me there is some small, small hint of the brave men that came before us in dumb little videos like this. Idk, I just think it’s cool to see that we as normal people have access to such cool tools and devices. Anyway, just felt bad about all the hate you’re getting. Thanks for a cool video.

Maybe you got a chance to save it if you perform an emergency propeller stop, let it free fall, and restart again.

@Irkin_Bollikans

3 жыл бұрын

Epic

@crvpted

3 жыл бұрын

lol

@aviationist

3 жыл бұрын

My thoughts as well. It's what I would've tried.

@andyx4506

3 жыл бұрын

Since that drones aren't so heavy, I'm assuming at such a high altitude, even above the clouds, most likely get blown away by the wind. Without the GPS, it would be hard to find the drone as well. Also, when your drone can't move, your not likely to think much anyways, more of a panic.

@ryang7720

3 жыл бұрын

Exactly my thoughts. Not sure how he expected to land this thing any other way. This thing was destined to crash. Hard to watch this footage. Bummer.

Wow, I just watched this and was quite impressed with the footage and the fact that all seemed to work out, for the most part. Lesson learned, buddy - Thank you!

that was a lot of fun to watch. thank you

Man this is the most classic drone vid ever lol this motivated me to build my own drone.

Your only mistake was testing this in a residential area and not in an open field.

@Wheresmy240

8 жыл бұрын

Read his description box.

@blighto

8 жыл бұрын

Are you joking he couldn't keep it flying perfectly above a field either silly pants

@darkewolfrayet

8 жыл бұрын

I did read it, but no need to point that out.

@IslandSimPilot

7 жыл бұрын

No, that was one of many, many mistakes. He could have hit an airplane.

@darkewolfrayet

7 жыл бұрын

mr3856a Especially since recreational pilots seem to fly wherever they want.

Where's Superman when you need him?

@joaotecoljoaoteco9597

7 жыл бұрын

hahahahaha

awesome footage, good luck.

Great flight. You have a great amount of data at both ends of the spectrum.

This is why the FAA is cracking down on us drone lovers lol

@InsideOutsider81

3 жыл бұрын

I dont think this was in the USA

@mop2254

3 жыл бұрын

I'm disappointed the drone didn't fall on someone. 🤣

@DuskLegend

3 жыл бұрын

@@mop2254 based as fuck

@ursrupp5869

3 жыл бұрын

Thst wasn't a smart idea Stefan👎. Bec such flights/behavour r leading to tougher regulations, = disadvantage for all serious drone pilots. And when, as a 'real pilot' i've an encounter under instrument flight with such a drone, i probably coudn't write this comment... therefore i hope, u have learnt ur lesson !

@alexrivera4598

3 жыл бұрын

Any catastrophe you can link to that is making the FAA crack down?

At least you can buy a new one with 12M views🤷🏽‍♂️

@johnrussell3169

4 жыл бұрын

That's only a few hundred dollars

@combatwarfootageofficial111

4 жыл бұрын

@@johnrussell3169 Nah I run a monetized page (not this one) and you can easily make $1000-2500 per 1m views assuming the video has ads.

@jgphotography7746

4 жыл бұрын

It’s more like $1000 per every million

@maximus6138

4 жыл бұрын

@@jgphotography7746 nah its abo it 2 grand. Depends how you do it though

@jgphotography7746

4 жыл бұрын

E- Clipse no.

Great vid enjoyed from beginning to ending

@flat-earther

10 ай бұрын

hi PilotDEE38, have you become a flat earther yet?

Cool video and sorry about your drone ! Better luck next time 👍

Tony Stark, "How did you solve the icing problem?"

@krenn08

5 жыл бұрын

LMAO

@camgard13

5 жыл бұрын

Good one

@DlcEnergy

5 жыл бұрын

8:52 icing... problem. **BONK**

@luckyeddy350

5 жыл бұрын

Excellent.

@leobode7746

5 жыл бұрын

What do you watch, flat or Kamera?

Pilots also above the clouds: Wow, that bird is fast!

@robun3310

3 жыл бұрын

Imagine a plane just flies through lmao

@hellopeter9083

3 жыл бұрын

@@robun3310 well plans are 40k feet up he’s probably only 1k feet up

@robun3310

3 жыл бұрын

@@hellopeter9083 oh im dumb sorry

@samymodelisme1583

3 жыл бұрын

@@robun3310 and tourist planes, and rescue helicopters (firefighter, police, etc.)... it's realy dangerous

@iiCounted2134

2 жыл бұрын

lmao

I'm 8 years late here, but I'm surprised you didn't find it on your own. You looked down at that patch of trees between the neighborhoods, and landed it exactly there. The go pro footage shows it landed not far from those yellow apartments pretty shallow in the treeline. Either way, cool video.

@cherpsy3770

Жыл бұрын

his screen went black so he had know idea where it landed, and trust me some of the most obvious things can get lost, even where you no exactly where to look

Damn, im more surprised how the hell it still was in one piece even though it lost a few motors, but still, its insane how it was still kind of intact from a fall that high

Having read your statement I applaud your admition and the fact you published this knowing you would receive criticism . You could easily have not. In fact I think it is a fantastic safety/warning video. Thank you.

@bananasstuff3344

4 жыл бұрын

I agree, all kinds of idiots going batshit in the comments about the FAA

@snoopysnoops007

4 жыл бұрын

I completely agree. It's worth one person doing it just so we can all see what it's like. Plus drone laws were bound to be brought in anyway so this video is just a great cautionary tale.

@mtlpackman8419

4 жыл бұрын

Considering the high probability that he could have killed someone with this, I agree. Watch and learn, don't emulate.

@holyfreeholy2329

4 жыл бұрын

TheNaturalback I mean - idk that is sorta common sense- no one had to tell me. I just didn’t want to put anyone at risk

@holyfreeholy2329

4 жыл бұрын

A Remnant it’s a no brained... shouldn’t even be a warning it’s common sense

one of the best videos i've seen in a while on youtube

I like the analysis on the GPS lock. It is an important thing to note...

Thank you this video helps me in my research

I have never been more stressed watching a drone video before

@AntlerAssassinTakovich

6 жыл бұрын

nenojabo lmao! RIGHT!!?

@pimpdoggo4776

6 жыл бұрын

Lol. Me too

@jordanfoy4119

5 жыл бұрын

Same though though I was about to have a heart attack

@brianmckendrick2264

5 жыл бұрын

OMG. Right? I usually FF through these things - it was riveting!!!

@gilfredooquendo8731

5 жыл бұрын

Nerve wracking holy shit 👍👍👍

Thanks for posting this video knowing that you would get many negative opinions before they read the description of the video. I am a draftsman, I work usually on topographic blueprints, and someday I want to get a drone to perform data collection for my work, this is valuable since you recognize your own mistakes and it's good for everyone who planes to do either hobby or pre flights. My best regards.

Great video!!!

Cool video, glad you found it

Best drone video EVER!! Sorry for the damage, but I'm glad it was not serious. You managed very well the emergency, it was very clever from you to try to find and open space to land as safe as possible.

@Silkybrennan

9 жыл бұрын

well said and more

@garyfairall3561

9 жыл бұрын

*long time reader, first time poster :) Finally, after so much hip-wading material I finally found someone that commented on the very fact that he DID look for and navigate to a safe zone. With the lynch mob mentality being as prevalent as those that seem to not be able to read or comprehend the comments of the poster it is an absolute necessity that this be pointed out. Stefan did go through a series of checklists and then maneuvered to a safe location. What he managed to do, is what makes a pilot IMHO; of course self-admittance and learning from mistakes makes him a better pilot. All the 'what-ifs' and 'could-have-beens' is incredible. These people need to really start thinking about every other aspect in life if they are making those claims about this documented safe crash. They need to realize they they are more likely to die from a migrating bird pooping on them from some odd 100's of feet in the air (and yes, I do realize they are not high enough to actually have that happen, just a point in jest since everyone else is making such wild claims). Additionally every single dooms day venting person should realize that their vehicle they are driving or riding in could cause a lot more damage than this 'copter if .... wait for it.... *IF* there was some mechanical failure or *IF* you were to lose control of said motorized vehicle.... see the point? IF is a mighty big, little word that really is just that, IF. I for one thank Stefan for posting this. I have been an RC hobbyist for a while and have been looking into some form of quad or hex 'copter and find it refreshing to see such an excellent documentary of what to do or not to do in this hobby. Last, the comments about *this* causing people to go out and do more and more of this on purpose, that is like saying any news cast that reporting some illegal activity is going to cause more and more of that activity. While that might be true for some daft individuals, for the rest of us with somewhat of a functioning moral compass it is a learning tool.

@MrMich42

9 жыл бұрын

New us I litany jet aircraft

@MrMich42

9 жыл бұрын

+Willi

@7Huti7

9 жыл бұрын

Yes, I appreciate his intent. He uploaded the video because he knew that others will try the same. We have to learn from mistakes, in this case from that one.

From a pilots perspective, this looks like a crash waiting to happen, not for your drone, but for us with passengers in the back seats. Hopefully you’re doing your due diligence with clearances through ATC so your fun in the clouds doesn’t cost someone heartache.

@flashlinemediaconsultancy8543

2 жыл бұрын

I’ve done this, but it was through low cloud, 350ft, as could see the sun peeking through so I knew the vertical volume was that great, but you are exactly right on what you say, as before I sent it up I checked the airport D&A, the airport is 11 miles away in a diameter line, I checked the weather, the wind speed, as the reason why I captured the footage was a film tribute I am doing to 2 people who lost their life within 5 months of each other,

@MsZahnpasta

2 жыл бұрын

From a air traffic controller perspective I have nothing to add.

@thefixer8457

2 жыл бұрын

from a part 107 drone certificates holders perspective...max altitude for drone flight is 400ft....no closer than 200ft to any ceiling. plus he was flying a drone solo with no spotter..the list goes on..this was reckless at best...if this isnt the US then oh well I guess the laws overseas for drone flight are way less restrictive....

@flashlinemediaconsultancy8543

2 жыл бұрын

@@thefixer8457 I planned my flight a year in advance, as the situation had to be right, with patchy low cloud was a bonus, there was a few times I would start my journey then cancel as the wind picked up, the cloud evaporated due to the heat of the sun, the vertical volumetric cloud was too high, the airport 11 miles away would have changed their schedule due to A+D, my ears were used as well, for listening up for Aircraft (Military Aircraft/private charters), I do not think the guy here acted in a malicious manner, although a curious one at that.

@trumptookthevaccine1679

2 жыл бұрын

@@flashlinemediaconsultancy8543 this was reckless

What a badass video!

People like you are the reason, why so many people are having problems with us drone pilots.

@ranenbothel_spam

3 жыл бұрын

But is that bad??

@2ManyGoats

3 жыл бұрын

Good thing you're an expert though and have never made a mistake, or crashed even a single time. As a drone pilot, I also know that if you actually say "No, I've never crashed", then you're 100% lying btw.

@DuskLegend

3 жыл бұрын

He did nothing wrong

@DuskLegend

3 жыл бұрын

Stay mad

@Vro_xppy

2 жыл бұрын

shut up

Drones are not supposed to be at plane altitudes

@Saffins

4 жыл бұрын

Planes fly wayyyy higher then that

@bababooey9390

4 жыл бұрын

It’s not really a drone it’s a quadcopter, which actually are meant for high flights.

@Quatuux

4 жыл бұрын

@@bababooey9390 "It’s not really a drone it’s a quadcopter, which actually are meant for high flights." You earned the award of the dumbest comment, congrats!

@maximus6138

4 жыл бұрын

@@Quatuux lmfao

@deadlybladesmith3093

4 жыл бұрын

@@NoMercyRC actually, civilian small aircraft DONT fly higher than that. Maybe you should check your "facts" before you make another false statement, "dummy" Edit: they CAN fly higher than that, but what's the point if they are out for a joyride.

Thank you for shareing.

Thanks for vidéo recording, ❤❤

Thanks for sharing! You and others have learned a valuable lesson now, I hope.

@Seerwealth

5 жыл бұрын

Sure thing, fly it inside your kitchen?

Stefan, I don't know what is more impressive, your video or your total sincere apologies and reflections, I salute you for that. It is not a case anymore of people going out there blaming products for their failed or unsafe misfortunes, if you have a machine of this caliber you SHOULD know its limitations and fly envelope characteristics, there is plenty of information available in the internet and elsewhere, so again thank you for your insights and for sharing this amazing video.

@rngalston

5 жыл бұрын

You know, sh*%t happens!

@davidbukovey2691

5 жыл бұрын

Andres Delgado “sincere apologies” all I read was a attempt to justify his illegal activities.

@Flakwave

5 жыл бұрын

@@davidbukovey2691 it was not illegal by the time he shot the video.

@tomseim

5 жыл бұрын

Yes, it was.

Bro, this vid is like a movie. well done! you earned my subscribtion and a like!!😆

Thank for sharing!

This is exactly why there are stricter drone laws now

@WolfofNightMusic

4 жыл бұрын

it is why I can't fly over my house.

@KamiL1Bojar

4 жыл бұрын

And what ? they can stricter laws more and more but tru is any body can buy or made drone today and fly what he want and where he want, even without brain, they cant do nothink with that. Its one solution, dont sell any drones ever but its impossible to make its come too far now.

@jackfenn7524

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah, the Nazis always take everything over.

@WolfofNightMusic

4 жыл бұрын

@@KamiL1Bojar in England if you break the laws then you get a fine, or prison or both www.choose.co.uk/guide/drone-flying-regulations-law-uk/ can't fly over 400ft high, can't fly within 150 meters of people, 50 meters of buildings act... if you want to do that, then you have to apply for permission, also you need to take a test to make sure you are competent at flying a drone. its all bullshit.

@twickersruss

4 жыл бұрын

@Putins Saggy Manboobs good comment. They should stay in visual contact with the drone.

wow... i have been watching drone videos all day and i gotta say i have never seen a saltier community

@Stewi1014

7 жыл бұрын

The community is actually the best community I've ever seen. You're just seeing all the dickheads commenting on a youtube video that really have nothing to do with the hobby.

@tyguy6296

7 жыл бұрын

Stewi1014 all communities say that...

@Stewi1014

7 жыл бұрын

Ty Guy I'm not really interested in what other communities do tbh. The fact remains I haven't seen a single educated hobbyist here yet.

@LarryTL

7 жыл бұрын

Ty Guy omfg you should see the Minecraft PvP community

@zacjohnson8404

7 жыл бұрын

League of Legends community is where it's at! Just kidding, so toxic. What's wrong with this community? Everyone in my experience has been great, and if you bump into another drone guy down at the park they're always friendly and ready for a chat. I have been offered tons of advice online and have learned a lot from all the hard work people have put into producing articles and video guides. DJI owners seem a bit salty sometimes, I don't know why though, overpriced and not up to their expectations?

Quick question ❓ say your at max height right and you want to drop altitude rapidly can you cut the engine off and then start again or does it now work that way? Thinking next time that happens maybe cut the engine's and let it drop so you could save battery getting it back to you, or install a parachute too.

An actual lesson on responsible flying, what a beast is that DJI drone!

maybe they should install a mini parachute on it and deploy when the battery dies.

@crabtrap

7 жыл бұрын

they have them...try being original

@Evan-ef7tk

7 жыл бұрын

calm down

@GnosisMan50

7 жыл бұрын

what kind of reply is that, Evan? your train of thought has not left the station and crabtrap is right there with you...

@Evan-ef7tk

7 жыл бұрын

GnosisMan50 I was saying calm down to crab trab. I thought what you said was a good idea. So much for agreeing with you.

@crabtrap

7 жыл бұрын

Evan77 jeez ,get a grip loser the topic was 3 weeks ago.

For the sake of the hobby and public safety, you sir should take down this video and never talk about it again. You are putting everyone below at risk of getting hurt or killed. Shame on you

@StefanEkstam

10 жыл бұрын

I totally respect your opinion sir, and I do admit I feel quite ashamed about the incident. However, I don't think keeping quiet about it would in any way benefit neither the hobby nor public safety. If this video could stop anyone from repeating my mistake that would be a good thing, no?

@SteeveEfnet

10 жыл бұрын

Stefan Ekstam True, fly safely!

@adjep1975

10 жыл бұрын

I agree Steve!

@Ba11leFieldAce

10 жыл бұрын

Stefan Ekstam everyone is a scientist these days, and apparently avionics and aeronautical engineers as well. Look, most of these folks have never even flown a quad or hexarotor. Don't listen too them, anybodys who's ever actually owned one (especially dji products simply because they can fly so high) has pushed the envelope once or twice, I'm as guilty as the next guy. You got lucky, especially since most of the damage was repairable with spare parts. My phantoms hl feature malfunctioned and fighting to maintain control at probably about 1k ft, my battery had had enough lol. It hit the ground hard, but Luckily it was just superficial damage. The point is that unless people know that the failsafes on these machines are not fool proof, people will keep making the same mistakes. I say keep this video up, as a precautionary tale. Oh and too anybody saying that a jet could have collided with it. A flying ceiling for a commercial or private aircraft is minimum of 5k ft expect for ems. He was nowhere no 5k ft.

@carlose6010

10 жыл бұрын

Addy Smits Thanks for the information!

Great video and fun to watch too.

i really hope you gave this hobby up

Thank you for sharing this. I took the time to read your description, and I appreciate your candor. Yes, it was a dopey idea to fly above the clouds, but it's clear you learned your lesson. By sharing your experience, you may well have dissuaded others from making a similar mistake. I'm enjoying my first drone, and appreciate the lessons I learn from others; it's cheaper!

@rafiqsaid4297

5 жыл бұрын

reading all the comments finaly someone who doesnt play the outraged schoolmaster .

@runaround433

5 жыл бұрын

Robert Brown soneone should of told him that 1000 meters is 3200 feet what a clown . Lol

@jrs-sx5jb

2 жыл бұрын

"By sharing your experience, you may well have dissuaded others from making a similar mistake." ROFLMAO

@jrs-sx5jb

2 жыл бұрын

"By sharing your experience, you may well have dissuaded others from making a similar mistake." roflmao #naive

they should have free fall mode. and activate the rotor when entering safe zone just like sky dive. this will preserve the battery and faster descend.

@Keifer-D

7 жыл бұрын

tiramisu - what they should do, is have like my electric vehicle (car), is have a regeneration mode, where when the motor spins because of movement (when battery drained) and it recharges the battery. then it can regain control to land. not sure if that would work, but it sure does on a wind turbine charging a battery.

@therruefalse9984

7 жыл бұрын

tiramisu But there would be a high risk that the drone could flip over and then it's fucked.

@tobzuu5267

7 жыл бұрын

falsE the decent could overpower the motor's power tho

@therruefalse9984

7 жыл бұрын

Tobi Akande Yes, so here is my statement: thau shall lower the power consumption and usage while descending.

@domi7411

7 жыл бұрын

I fucking love tiramisu!!!!!!

Rock on to the good Samaritan who found the drone and had the decency to return the rightful owner 👍👍 it's always nice to hear that there are still a few honest people out there in this messed up world we live in today. Keep it real and rock on everyone 🤘😝🤘

Super Video, finde es klaase wie du damit umgehst, auch wenn es natürlich extrem gefährlich war. Gruß aus Berlin

I never get tired of watching this video. 7 years has passed and still one of my favs

@hawks.gaming

3 жыл бұрын

Hes not dead

@user-gk1dt5gs4r

2 жыл бұрын

metoo

@gangoffour6690

2 жыл бұрын

Why ?

@kaiokenkamikaze21

2 жыл бұрын

😵‍💫😵‍💫

I think they should design these with small parachutes so when the engines cut at altitude the chute deploys.

@StefanEkstam

8 жыл бұрын

+Alex S Just wait, you'll hear more about that idea soon. :)

@quickpickle

8 жыл бұрын

Stefan Ekstam cool!

@muj_siuuu

8 жыл бұрын

+Alex S i agree :D

@victorsvidss

8 жыл бұрын

+Alex S what if i told you.... that would weigh it down making the engines require more power to life the extra weight which would make the batteries have to be bigger making the entire drone a larger size which also rises the price. Good idea! ;D

@doceigen

8 жыл бұрын

+Alex S They? The owner should have.

Huge respect

The full potential of this drone! Wow

You should have shut the thing off and let it freefall, then switched it back on at the last moment just in time for a dramatic six-inches-off-the-ground hover. I'm sure it would have worked. Great footage BTW. Quite an interesting adventure in modern technology.

@orion310591RS

8 жыл бұрын

+Sérgio Tricarico At least, in controlled situation to power off engines, he turn them off all at once, when batteries run out of power, they dis-balance aircraft if one or few engines working and rest not working.

@uzeeyo

8 жыл бұрын

+DB Pooper if he let it freefall from that height he wouldnt be able to stop it when he turns it back on because it wouldve gained too much speed

@theraserrayfish3048

8 жыл бұрын

That's fucking stupid you can't make fire things out of a machine

@theraserrayfish3048

8 жыл бұрын

Unless it was made for it

@aviatrix2

8 жыл бұрын

I've done that before just to see if it would work, and it works fine. Due to its space-frame construction creating an effect similar to that of a wiffle ball, it reaches terminal velocity fairly quick, which seems to be around 60 MPH. Letting it free-fall for a couple thousand feet could have likely brought it home, or at least to a safe landing.

You broke every rule in the book, including: • Visual Flight Rules: only fly a drone where you can see it • Know your radio range and stay well within it • Clouds contain ice • At the first sign of a problem, select RTL (Return-to-Launch) mode • Know your battery life and allow enough time for the return trip • Don't push your machine or yourself beyond its limits • Don't give drones a bad name - get some flying lessons from an expert

@socrates_the_great6209

5 жыл бұрын

"Only fly where you can see it" We are not fucking kids. And it got a fucking big 4k camera lol. Go home with the kiddo rules.

@SpareTimeProjects1

5 жыл бұрын

It's not "kiddo" rules. Look up 14 CFR 109 it's the law to remain under 400 feet and vfr

@XploreAz

5 жыл бұрын

@@socrates_the_great6209 exactly we aren't kids so we should be educated on the rules and live by them. No need for stupid flights like this.

@pilotpinnen

5 жыл бұрын

@@SpareTimeProjects1 Do u think "Dubstep 1994" even now the meaning of VFR rules VS IFR? 😂

@SpareTimeProjects1

5 жыл бұрын

@@pilotpinnen Haha well I was hoping so

Well thank you, for me learning that lesson through you... talk about eye opening

Enjoyed your post. Sorry your baby crashed. I'm a new drone owner and am still doing my best to complete very short practice flights.

I'm proud of you. Your description clearly shows that you analyzed the crash, take responsibility for the crash, learned from the crash, and are teaching others the lessons that you learned. My father taught "Aircraft Accident Prevention & Investigation" for 33 years at the University of Southern California (USC). We often accompanied my dad, sitting in on his classes, going to the "Crash Lab" (actual aircraft wreckage, carefully transported to a training site (Norton AFB), so students can practice investigation), and going to crash sites as a professional investigator/witness. Everything that you said above, is well in keeping with modern air safety principals. Good job.

@feedmytv

5 жыл бұрын

This compares better to a pyro who's also a firefighter.

@etienneguyot9069

5 жыл бұрын

The important fact you could learn during your safety lessons is that it's always better to be proactive than curative. From the comments of the video, we know that the guy was perfectly aware of the possible consequences BEFORE its flight. A very simple safety analysis pre-flight should have immediately concluded that the associated risks were way too heavy... As your father taught, the first part of your lesson title is "PREVENTION" and this is the number one rule for flight safety.

@Walant55

5 жыл бұрын

What the hell are you proud of? This moron flew well above the FAA mandated maximum drone ceiling of 400 feet agl and transitioned into some clouds losing complete sight of the drone. For you non pilots out there, you can fly aircraft 1000 feet above populated areas, which means this butt munch at 3000 feet could have hit a VFR aircraft clear of the clouds or a IFR aircraft flght in the clouds. Not to mention losing control of the aircraft and nailing somebody on the ground. This was illegal, dangerous and shouldn't have been attempted in the first place. This kind of crap will legislate rec drone flying out of existence.

Excellent video and great training aid. Should be required viewing for all new drone pilots!

Wow just saw this 9 years later....so exciting

Awesome dude 👍

And this it why drones are registered

@UpcomingJedi

4 жыл бұрын

Not here. You can get one as easy as going to the toy section and buying a plastic diamond shaped kite.

@emanueleg.4106

4 жыл бұрын

Garras Porgratix that is like a the difference between an airplane and a glider

@victorsconfidential767

4 жыл бұрын

@@UpcomingJedi You don't get a fucking joke do you?

@LatteWiiU

3 жыл бұрын

Is*

@Bomp..

3 жыл бұрын

@@victorsconfidential767 its not a joke

Drone should have parachutes who agrees with me

@martynasrakstys4114

7 жыл бұрын

Witherd foxy Fnaf or floaters

@anthonygonzalez5210

7 жыл бұрын

Witherd foxy Fnaf me

@blopin2002

7 жыл бұрын

As an owner of several multirotors, I would say that no one has yet came up with a failsafe. Tell me if you made one

@clutchplox

7 жыл бұрын

yeah like a little switch to press for emergencies

@anthonygonzalez5210

7 жыл бұрын

lukey gaMer true I agree I like what you said

this was really cool to watch

My gosh I enjoyed watching your video then oh oh!! What an adventure! Wow! 🛸🛸🛸🪂

guys like this is why we are all paying 5 bucks for faa fee's

@THEPOPTART2010

8 жыл бұрын

+WC Wickedclown RC inc I just payed 25 yesterday!

@nicvanorton6795

8 жыл бұрын

+WC Wickedclown RC inc C'mon now, the FAA registration law is a gimmick to collect taxes and nothing more. They site all these "close calls" but can never show a verifiable incident where a heli actually caused any accident. And what exactly is registration supposed to do and how will it prevent an accident? They already came out and said the new registration law is unenforceable so what's the point you may ask? Simple, its just the federal version of a red light camera tax collection scam in the name of safety. It has nothing to do with high flying antics although people should fly responsibly.

@TheFlightSimDeck

8 жыл бұрын

Everything you said about the fee's is probably true. $5 isn't going to prevent anything. But I do believe that one day one of these drones will cause an accident. At the very least if people are going to fly a drone that high they should check out the aeronautical charts for the area. Maybe this guy did but there are so many reckless people out there that really have no idea what they are doing.

@durgalson

8 жыл бұрын

+WC Wickedclown RC inc - by "we are all" do you mean US citizens?

@MrMambott

8 жыл бұрын

+WC Wickedclown RC inc WHOAAA 5 Bucks LMAO

one of the single most and best informational videos around on rc crashes. the way you kept up to date information for the watcher and explained everything you were doing, I prayed that this in fact was not a crash video and in fact a safe landing with a cliff hanger title. ignore the haters and keep up your work if affordable as your video could in fact help aviation authorities with crash scene investigations at a scale size (which in fact id highly recommend you contact). I certainly did not waste 10 minutes and 54 seconds. and for that sir I am watching again. thankyou and thumbs up.

@StefanEkstam

9 жыл бұрын

Simon Dodd Thank you!

@garyfairall3561

9 жыл бұрын

Very well stated and absolutely the truth. Stefan should be getting fist-bumps or pumps instead of shaking fists!!

@keegangidley2071

9 жыл бұрын

Stefan Ekstam Good idea to check FlightRadar24. Just note that some aircraft don't show up on their. Nice vid btw:)

Finding this clip 8 years later is a trip. 😅

Wow!😮 That’s amazing!!!

this is one of the most powerful drones I have ever witnessed

@teamsay102

6 жыл бұрын

Mr Bean Parodies quadcopter u mean

@smoothvirus

6 жыл бұрын

It's just a Flame Wheel F550. Built from a kit.

@vulcan5850

6 жыл бұрын

Unholyness correct its a hexacopter it says in the title XD but you could still refer to them as drones it doesn't really matter.

@bravo227

6 жыл бұрын

U fuckin shit head

@JoeBoomerMusic

6 жыл бұрын

Mr Bean Parodies I

my inner pilot cried as soon as i saw you go through the clouds. That's a lesson learned for you and hopefully everyone in the world willing to try stuff with a drone. You got absurdly lucky this time :D

@teppo9585

3 жыл бұрын

If you call >99.99% probability absurdly lucky. Chance of an airplane coming right there and then at right altitude would have been absurdly unlucky more like since he says there are next to never any planes or choppers around there. And even if the remote chance had occured a plane doesn´t automatically crash from hitting something like that. Planes often hit birds and usually (always?) survive at least enough to make a controlled emergency landing. And since he got his copter crashed in this, it´s even less of a lucky event.. People have their perception of reality totally screwed these times.

@LaurentLaborde

3 жыл бұрын

@@teppo9585 your perception is screwed indeed. i never said anything about hitting a plane and that's not the problem here

@bean7675

3 жыл бұрын

@@teppo9585 it’s so funny seeing people trying to defend him for breaking the law lol

@teppo9585

3 жыл бұрын

@@bean7675 Laws aren´t infallible. And the point isn´t about that but wether luck was on his side, and It clearly wasn´t as I explained.

@i_likefrenchfries

3 жыл бұрын

@Максим Малахов 🖕👁👄👁

dam 9 years later this is still crazy

Beautiful Video with very, very wonderful Pictures..

I appreciate anyone who tests the limits of their equipment. If everyone flew in a sterile box and let the on-board computer keep you in those boundaries, then our hobby would be terribly boring. May as well just watch TV. While I disagree with some of your conclusions - you learned something and you passed that knowledge on to others. I am really frustrated with the 'haters' who really do not know what they are talking about. I've been a commercial pilot since 1980 and owned a Cessna for 15 years. I've hit birds (the California gull is about 3 pounds) larger than the typical small UAV, and all I needed to do was clean off the bird guts. The odds of a collision between a small multirotor A/C and a Cessna or a passenger jet are exceedingly small in the first place (the sky is big - really big), and bringing down the larger aircraft is virtually impossible. With many thousands of these craft flying today, there has not been a single reported incident of a collision between a light drone and a manned aircraft.

@StefanEkstam

9 жыл бұрын

Stephen Mann Thanks for your comment! It's interesting to hear this from a pilot, since most pilots (or, well, people who claim they are pilots anyway) are raging all over the place. A while ago I had the chance to pilot a small Piper Cherokee along with a real pilot, and he kind of shrugged when I asked about multirotor collisions. He pointed to the Piper's propeller, and said that a multirotor would probably get totally pulverized by it. On the other hand, a helicopter pilot I met firmly believed that a multirotor could cause some real damage to a helicopter's tail rotor. Though it's apparently a bad (and stupid) idea flying multirotors near airports, I also believe that the sky is really big, and the chances of collisions are more or less infinitely small. No matter what, I'm not flying like this anymore. The risk of air-to-air collisions may be small, but the risk of falling uncontrollably to the ground is a lot bigger.

@World_Premier

9 жыл бұрын

I feel the exact same way Stephen! I love pushing the limits and going on adventures! You get to tell quad stories to friends

@cybertree

9 жыл бұрын

Stephen Mann Thank you sir for using your experience and logic (unlike 99% of this comment page), the sky is massive and something smaller and lighter than a regularly occuring bird is virtually not a threat, especially considering a pilot should be at a MINIMUM of 1,000 feet, and up here in Alaska me and most bush plane pilots prefer to fly much higher, usually out of range of 90% of professional drones.

@cybertree

9 жыл бұрын

Stefan Ekstam Awesome video brother! I think too many losers just want to prove they have "common sense" and make themselves feel important, people must be so uptight they're making diamonds between their buttcheeks, I mean MAYBE it could hurt someone on the way down, but it WON'T seriously injure anybody because they are so light, thank you for sharing this exciting experience so none of us have to! :) I thought it was cool.

@robertgandy2207

9 жыл бұрын

Stephen. Im not going to to tell you what I do for a living but I can proove that a single bird can bring down a plane. Dont be so arrogant.