Foating solo. Flying over water

[jmyers.svt]

I am assuming no Gimbal since you are using the waterproof mount?

 

[Craig L. Johnson - USMC]

what is this silicon conformal coating? do this make the electronics and motor pods water proof? or protect the water splashing on the motor?

 

[Gary Burch]

Correct no gimbal. The silicon spray helps in stopping corrosion and dust damage.

 

[xman4242]

I flew today with no problems. I landed and took off from the water twice. The solo is very stable. I installed the waterproof housing on the camera also. I sprayed silicon conformal coating on all electronics. I will post video later. It is too windy today.

How do you keep the housing on the camera while flying?

 

[Gary Burch]

Here is the picture. I put silicone caulk around usb plug

 

[xman4242]

Here is the picture. I put silicone caulk around usb plug

Ok thanks

 

[Gary Burch]

Tapatalk Cloud - Downlaoad File Project002_001.mp4 This is the link to my new video about landing in water with new solo water prototype.

 

[Blooter]

Interesting

 

[allen_993]

Tapatalk Cloud - Downlaoad File Project002_001.mp4 This is the link to my new video about landing in water with new solo water prototype.

Maybe it's my PC...but the resolution on that video is pretty much unwatchable. I love this idea though. Do you have any better video of this?

 

[Blooter]

Same here its all pixalated

 

[banjopad]

Good Idea but be careful -- I did that with my Traxas a year or so ago and due to my stupidity it flipped and drowned. (No more traxas). Still have the pontoons Have not tried it with the Solo -yet.

 

[Gary Burch]

Good Idea but be careful -- I did that with my Traxas a year or so ago and due to my stupidity it flipped and drowned. (No more traxas). Still have the pontoons Have not tried it with the Solo -yet.

I am using boat mode with green cube now. CANNOT download on this site. Having trouble with video. No problem, taking off from a boat or from on the water.

 

[Gary Burch]

I am using boat mode with green cube now. CANNOT download on this site. Having trouble with video. No problem, taking off from a boat or from on the water.

Posted video on discussion topic Foating Solo

 

[CAMXPOSURE]

Fun- but I’m thinking you should extend the floats like outriggers - the drone can have a tendency to pivot on those points of contact as with some can experience with landing - having my solo for only a few days I’ve seen that roll and could only think to restrict that movement with outriggers