Recent Height Records

[GlassKnees]

In the last two days, I've read about an amazing altitude achieved by a DJI Mavic:

Then, today, I read that a Russian guy topped that - 33,000 ft!

https://www.diyphotography.net/this-guy-flies-a-small-hobby-drone-up-to-33000-feet/

 

[Spork]

I'd seen the first one a while ago, but just watched the 10km one in Siberia tonight. The whole time I was like "when is that battery going to die and that quad crashes to the ground".

 

[GlassKnees]

I'd seen the first one a while ago, but just watched the 10km one in Siberia tonight. The whole time I was like "when is that battery going to die and that quad crashes to the ground".

I had the same thought! But then I ws wondering how would he retrieve the video? For awhile, it is inverted as it descends, then later, when close to the ground he hovers awhile before landing - amazing endurance, especially considering the temperature!

 

[Spork]

Yeah, but it still could have crashed and had the video recovered. I had to stop myself from skipping to the end because I was enjoying the suspense. Sorry if we've spoiled it for those that haven't seen it

I wonder if the same thing was attempted in a warmer climate if it wouldn't get a bit more altitude. I realize it's extremely cold once you get way up there, but maybe the batteries would stay a little warmer - I don't know. I half expected it to have a recovery parachute when he inverted.

I recently saw a thread on the DJI boards where they mod Mavic models for distance records and a few folks are getting out to 10 miles - and returning 10 miles.
Also very impressive in a different way.