Waterproof Drone

[higher copters]

Hi everybody, for the last six months a couple of my buddies and I have been developing a waterproof drone, based on an earlier iteration of a waterproof quad. We added some key features like a 2D waterproof gimbal, FPV directly from the GoPro and some autonomous features like follow me mode. I wanted to share it with you all and see what you think. We would love to get your feed back both good and bad.
https://www.kickstarter.com/project...proof-drone-with-autonomous-fe?ref=nav_search
https://www.kickstarter.com/project...proof-drone-with-autonomous-fe?ref=nav_search

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[soggybottoms]

I've got a waterproof quad and had it about a year.
injection moulded frame with naza fc
whole thing didn't cost more than £500.
yours looks very expensive

 

[higher copters]

I've got a waterproof quad and had it about a year.
injection moulded frame with naza fc
whole thing didn't cost more than £500.
yours looks very expensive

We sell a $400 DIY unit. The RTF is more expensive. I think what sets this quad apart though is the waterproof gimbal.

 

[higher copters]

The waterproof gimbal is definitely one of the main features that makes the Splash Drone unique. Here is a quick video of it in action

 

[Jason Smoker]

can you share some more photos of the water proof gimbal?

 

[Carapau]

The real issue I would see here is that the motors are permanently in shot. Not sure what lens you are using but if it is a standard GoPro this is something that needs changing in the design of the aircraft I would suggest.

 

[higher copters]

Yes its a standard Gopro. I think we need to re-shoot the gimbal can be pitched so the motors are framed out of the shot

 

[higher copters]

The discovery channel tested out the Splash Drone, there some better shots of the gimbal there. Check out the video

 

[higher copters]

can you share some more photos of the water proof gimbal?

Check out this video it gives you a close up look at the gimbal

 

[Carapau]

No footage though showing how the props get into shot. In the first video the camera looked as though it was simply looking forward. Ideally at this pitch there should be no props in shot. There's some real potential behind the waterproof concept however so keep up the good work.

 

[higher copters]

Here is a video update. It gives you a closer look at the gimbal and payload release mechanism.