Jagerbomb52
Well-Known Member
I fly from my boat 90% of the time I am using my drone.
Never said it is not done, just said its not recommended. Over the last 4 years I have seen posts of UAV's taking a swim for one reason or the other. With the small foldable UAV's it can be done a lot safer then before with hand catching and such.
Before starting to fly a drone, its stabilization system needs to initialize the embedded movement sensors (gyros, accelerometers, etc ...) in order to have the necessary reference points to manage the flight. To perform this initialization, it is mandatory that the aircraft remains completely motionless for a few moments.
Such an asset is practically impossible on a moving platform like the deck of a boat. The construction of the vessel itself may play a factor as the vessel may be aluminium, steel or fibreglass. This can also create magnetic fields on board (deviation) which can directly affect signal and compass calibration making your drone fly in an unintended manner.
Just remember these are flying machines and do not float very well so if it does take a dive chances are it is gone for ever.