Drone Crash | How To Avoid Getting into Vortex Ring State

Today's question is about getting your drone into a vortex ring state and crashing your drone. As drone technology becomes more and more sophisticated, do you need to worry about getting into a vortex ring state at all?

Our caller for today, Sean is a regular ADU listener and has listened to us talk about the dangers of getting your drone into a vortex ring state many times in the past. Now, Sean flies a Mavic 2 Pro, and he is wondering if the risk of getting into a vortex ring state is signficantly reduced for pilots like him who fly a small drone.

Great question, Sean. To best answer this question, we first get to the basics and reveal some little-known variables that can cause a drone to get into vortex ring state.

However, were you to get into this situation, how can you avoid a drone crash? Will using some specific props or flying over water significantly increase the risk of getting into a vortex ring state? Can increasing elevation help you prevent a drone crash in this situation? For all this and much more, tune in to our latest show now!

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Timestamps

[02:50] Learn the nuances of drone mapping by signing up for our 12-session university-style classes

[05:56] Today's question is about the different reasons that cause a drone to go into vortex ring state, and how you can prevent it

[07:35] What are the different variables that can cause your drone to go into vortex ring state?

[08:00] Has more sophisticated drone technology significantly reduced the possibility of a drone crash?

[08:53] Can elevating your drone help if you get into vortex ring state?

[10:05] Paul explains how cantered drone motors help prevent a drone crash

[11:43] What is the ONE thing that can help you avoid a drone crash when your drone is in vortex ring state?

[13:35] Why is Paul not a huge fan of landing protection on DJI drones?

[16:20] Does flying over water greatly increase the possibility of a crash?

[17:05] How a strong foundation can help you become a significantly better drone pilot