There's no doubt that drones have taken the world by storm in recent years, and the best drones for sailing have come on leaps and bounds in terms of quality.
Drones allow us to have an aerial perspective of the environment, in addition to the unique images they offer us, they can help us better understand the way of sailing, the rules of sailing, and even be used to check an anchorage before arrival.
What you should pay attention to in the features of the drone before buying it:
1) Stability
Make sure the drone is stable in windy conditions
2) Flight time-Battery
One of the most annoying things about drones is their battery life! So look for drones with a larger battery and maybe drones with a spare battery
3) Video quality
Of course, this depends on why you want the drone. A drone with a not so high resolution may also cover you
4) Water resistance
Since the drone is intended for use at sea it is good to find a seawater resistant yacht, if not a waterproof drone.
We chose the followings:
-It is IP67 seawater waterproof
-Has a flight range of 3 miles / 5 km.
and Flight time up to 30 minutes.
-It weighs more than 2 kg, it can carry a load about the same as its own weight.
-Level 7 wind resistance is strong, withstands winds up to 26 knots.
-Can float and take off from water.
-When the SplashDrone 4 flips upside down in the water for any reason, a Power-Flip function on the remote returns the drone to its normal state to regain control.
-Has a waterproof 4K 3-axis camera.
-SplashDrone 4 can quickly follow you at a fixed angle from the front, side and back with the camera always facing you.
-Plus there are great extras like bait release, more traditional feel buttons and switches on the IP66 waterproof remote.
Cons:
-Not very portable
- Another downside to using this drone is the problem with the controller and software. The connection sometimes tends to lag and the software needs to be patched after extensive use or when there is a bad connection
The cost of the drone is €2,759.00 EUR and you can find it on the official website
2) The DJI Phantom 4 Pro Drone
-The big plus for the Mavic 3 Classic is its 46-minute flight time, which gives you plenty of time to capture all the footage you need.
-Weighs 895 grams
-Has 4/3 CMOS Hasselblad Camera 13MP
-The Mavic 3 Classic drone continuously detects objects in all directions and quickly and smoothly bypasses them for safe, confident flights.
-Has wind resistance up to 23 knots
- It is water resistant, but not waterproof
Cons
-Remains expensive despite the lower cost
-Battery life is less than stated
-does not have Apple ProRes video capture
Its cost amounts to €1,639 and you can find it at the website of the company
-very easy to fly, making it a great choice for beginners or those unfamiliar with drones
- Features C23 4K camera with 1" sensor
-Features Geo Fence can also form a user-defined virtual barrier that prevents the Typhoon H Plus from flying out of a desired spot.
-Maximum flight time is up to 28 minutes (with C23)
-It has a 4S 5250mAh LiPo Battery
-it's also equipped with GPS, meaning users can easily track their progress and location
-The drone also has six props for stability and landing gear.
cons
- Battery life
-The rotor arms seem fragile
-The camera base seems loose
Its cost amounts to €1,990.00, and you can find it here
-Waterproof casing makes it great for activities near water.
-It is versatile since it can also function as a hand-held camera
-Can take off and land on water
-Features Automatic Obstacle Avoidance+Precise Landing
-the maximum flight time is 30 minutes
-Features SyncVoice technology that automatically synchronizes the sound received from your phone's microphone with the images,
-Has a 12MP+ CMOS Effective Pixels camera
-can fly in the rain
- its price is very favorable in relation to its capabilities
cons
casing, landing gear and other accessories are available at additional cost
The image quality is not as good as other drones.
It costs about 600 euros and you can find it here
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