Awesome!I have tried lots of different floats on multirotors. In my experience, anything which has enough volume to float the bird will get pushed around by the slightest wind and will likely show up in the camera view. Even if you are lucky enough to fall buttered side up, there is still risk of flipping over. These birds are top heavy and wind, current or waves can tip them over. Those wood dowels look like they might break in a hard landing.
My solution was to build a quad in a waterproof, floating shell.
According to Rustoleum, Neverwet should not be used on electronics. From their website:Since I live near water, obviously a fear of mishap over the water is of concern. I'm thinking more about waterproofing the electronics with something hydrophobic like NeverWetthen just use enough flotation for water recovery, not necessarily stability on the water for the very issues mentioned above. I guess I'm thinking of it more like an insurance policy.
That's why I chose to completely enclose the electronics in a floating shell.I have several of these.I always have liked the FliteTest info and trust their opinion, however I do know for a fact that water will kill my drone.
What does it look like with the legs up?View attachment 6059 A first water test in the tubby and so far so good and no drowning drone.
Good point. That prop blast will sure make the water choppy!IMO, with the prop blast from 6 motor your camera is doomed. Put a baggie on it first and see how wet it gets.
Tom
Makes me think of a bird bathI have tried lots of different floats on multirotors. In my experience, anything which has enough volume to float the bird will get pushed around by the slightest wind and will likely show up in the camera view. Even if you are lucky enough to fall buttered side up, there is still risk of flipping over. These birds are top heavy and wind, current or waves can tip them over. Those wood dowels look like they might break in a hard landing.
My solution was to build a quad in a waterproof, floating shell.
That stuff leaves a nasty residue. Concreat steps are about the only thing ive found that it works great on. Dont get me wrong it will keep water out for the first time it gets wet but it will leave a gummy residue all over the place that could get in your electronics and fry . I wouldnt.Since I live near water, obviously a fear of mishap over the water is of concern. I'm thinking more about waterproofing the electronics with something hydrophobic like NeverWetthen just use enough flotation for water recovery, not necessarily stability on the water for the very issues mentioned above. I guess I'm thinking of it more like an insurance policy.