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  1. samsipe

    New software/firmware update today March 30 2020 App 6.0.5 FW 6.0.38 (change log incl.)

    I’m glad I saw this because I checked a few times today and didn’t see an update available for the App or the drone itself. Weird.
  2. samsipe

    Anyone with extensive experience flying flowing over water?

    Just saw this post too... I sent you a reply in the other thread. Flying over water doesn't seem to be the issue itself. I think tracking the beacon alone over the water is scary and launching from land or a dock is a better idea. Also Skydio recommends not flying over flat water...
  3. samsipe

    Skydio for Sailing

    Launching and recovering a Skydio 2 from a boat is hard, not even going to lie. Every flight kinda feels like a close call. Here are some thoughts and best practices I have discovered and found on the internet. Hand launch seems to be the only way to get it airborne safely. Make sure the...
  4. samsipe

    Skydio for Sailing

    Here is something. Still working on the tracking piece.
  5. samsipe

    Audio Files

    Interesting... turn the phone WiFi off? That seems like a recommendation for flying with the controller. Thanks for sharing this. I have connected to the beacon first a few times, and then beacon to the drone. I’ll do more testing tomorrow.
  6. samsipe

    Anyone plan commercial photography with S2

    ...I am! Looking into drone deploy. Have you had any luck?
  7. samsipe

    How to orbit an OBJECT?

    Anyone tryout drone deploy with Skydio 2 yet??
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    Audio Files

    Curious to see what Skydio has to say about this. I often lose these files as well, assuming it’s because my phone is locked when I land the Skydio in my hand with the beacon. I like the audio file feature and wish they were time coded automatically to the .mp4 file by the drone when you...
  9. samsipe

    Skydio for Sailing

    Hello, Sam here. I’m enjoying the Skydio 2 I have had for almost a month now. I’m expanding my confidence flying it over water and landing it on boats. Anyone else taking footage of or successfully tracking sailboats?