New hand catch hardware option for Inspire 2

[MrTVR]

I purchased one of these I2 tripod mounts off eBay:

DJI Inspire 2 Tripod Mounting Plate | eBay

My intention was to add a lightweight handle to it to provide a safer way to hand catch my Inspire 2. When I spoke to the seller he kindly offered to design and supply a handle to add as part of the package.

Please note that the eBay link above is for just the tripod mount. You will have to speak to the seller about the handle option.

It arrived today and I have to say I am very impressed with the quality.



Fitting is straight forward (just 4 screws) and whilst the main mount weighs just 52g (the handle weighs 82g and can be detached in 2 seconds) I might just install the mount each time the job requires hand catching.

My initial trials prove that a one man hand catch is possible. However, unlike the Phantom, Inspire 1 and Mavic, the Inspire 2 is VERY reluctant to stop the motors using the throttle full-down stick command. The Inspire 2 puts up a bit of a fight before stopping the motors. For that reason, I would recommend the CSC stop to ensure that power can be removed quickly once the I2 has been caught.

 

[huppe]

Wow that looks great and very well made.Like the leftover part with "thank you".

 

[Matthewstorm]

Moving both sticks to bottom center immediately shuts down motors.

 

[MrTVR]

Moving both sticks to bottom center immediately shuts down motors.

Yes, as I mentioned, the CSC is the fastest way to stop the motors without a fight, although it is harder to achieve as a single operator - one had catch.

 

[huppe]

Also it's very handy when you're at a boat.This was the only time when I wanted something like this.So a good reason for buying one when you're in these kind of situations

 

[lake_flyer]

the Inspire 2 is VERY reluctant to stop the motors using the throttle full-down stick command. The Inspire 2 puts up a bit of a fight before stopping the motors.

Does the I2 have Landing Protection, like the Mavic? If so, switch it off in Go4. No more fighting.

 

[Jmaxwell]

I purchased one of these I2 tripod mounts off eBay:

DJI Inspire 2 Tripod Mounting Plate | eBay

My intention was to add a lightweight handle to it to provide a safer way to hand catch my Inspire 2. When I spoke to the seller he kindly offered to design and supply a handle to add as part of the package.

Please note that the eBay link above is for just the tripod mount. You will have to speak to the seller about the handle option.

It arrived today and I have to say I am very impressed with the quality.

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Fitting is straight forward (just 4 screws) and whilst the main mount weighs just 52g (the handle weighs 82g and can be detached in 2 seconds) I might just install the mount each time the job requires hand catching.

My initial trials prove that a one man hand catch is possible. However, unlike the Phantom, Inspire 1 and Mavic, the Inspire 2 is VERY reluctant to stop the motors using the throttle full-down stick command. The Inspire 2 puts up a bit of a fight before stopping the motors. For that reason, I would recommend the CSC stop to ensure that power can be removed quickly once the I2 has been caught.


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Thanks for the review. I hope your getting on with it ok! I’ll give you a call once I’ve been able to test some shutdown procedures during a 1 man catch.

 

[DaveAU]

Moving both sticks to bottom center immediately shuts down motors.

I tried that once when it wouldn't turn off after 5 seconds on the ground, it caused a crash and didn't turn off the motors.

 

[timmydjr]

I purchased one of these I2 tripod mounts off eBay:

DJI Inspire 2 Tripod Mounting Plate | eBay

My intention was to add a lightweight handle to it to provide a safer way to hand catch my Inspire 2. When I spoke to the seller he kindly offered to design and supply a handle to add as part of the package.

Please note that the eBay link above is for just the tripod mount. You will have to speak to the seller about the handle option.

It arrived today and I have to say I am very impressed with the quality.

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Fitting is straight forward (just 4 screws) and whilst the main mount weighs just 52g (the handle weighs 82g and can be detached in 2 seconds) I might just install the mount each time the job requires hand catching.

My initial trials prove that a one man hand catch is possible. However, unlike the Phantom, Inspire 1 and Mavic, the Inspire 2 is VERY reluctant to stop the motors using the throttle full-down stick command. The Inspire 2 puts up a bit of a fight before stopping the motors. For that reason, I would recommend the CSC stop to ensure that power can be removed quickly once the I2 has been caught.


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Nice info. I just one hand catch the plate where this thing is mounted. However, I just emailed the ebay seller of this thing to see if he will help design a camera mount up closer to the COG. I want to hang 360 cameras on a monopod from the center. My concept using a 3D Print is here:
Inspire 2 Camera Plate Option 1 (in testing) by tdurhamjr

The holes are not aligned perfectly on my 3D print design. I was mainly playing around with overall design ideas. If the guy who made this carbon fiber mount can make something similar using the bolts in the center portion, that may be really sweet!!

 

[Phil DeVore]

I purchased one of these I2 tripod mounts off eBay:

DJI Inspire 2 Tripod Mounting Plate | eBay

My intention was to add a lightweight handle to it to provide a safer way to hand catch my Inspire 2. When I spoke to the seller he kindly offered to design and supply a handle to add as part of the package.

Please note that the eBay link above is for just the tripod mount. You will have to speak to the seller about the handle option.

It arrived today and I have to say I am very impressed with the quality.

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Fitting is straight forward (just 4 screws) and whilst the main mount weighs just 52g (the handle weighs 82g and can be detached in 2 seconds) I might just install the mount each time the job requires hand catching.

My initial trials prove that a one man hand catch is possible. However, unlike the Phantom, Inspire 1 and Mavic, the Inspire 2 is VERY reluctant to stop the motors using the throttle full-down stick command. The Inspire 2 puts up a bit of a fight before stopping the motors. For that reason, I would recommend the CSC stop to ensure that power can be removed quickly once the I2 has been caught.


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Have you any idea on how I can contact this person so I can purchase it. I tried using the link you provided but I haven’t heard anything from them.

 

[Phil DeVore]

I purchased one of these I2 tripod mounts off eBay:

DJI Inspire 2 Tripod Mounting Plate | eBay

My intention was to add a lightweight handle to it to provide a safer way to hand catch my Inspire 2. When I spoke to the seller he kindly offered to design and supply a handle to add as part of the package.

Please note that the eBay link above is for just the tripod mount. You will have to speak to the seller about the handle option.

It arrived today and I have to say I am very impressed with the quality.

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Fitting is straight forward (just 4 screws) and whilst the main mount weighs just 52g (the handle weighs 82g and can be detached in 2 seconds) I might just install the mount each time the job requires hand catching.

My initial trials prove that a one man hand catch is possible. However, unlike the Phantom, Inspire 1 and Mavic, the Inspire 2 is VERY reluctant to stop the motors using the throttle full-down stick command. The Inspire 2 puts up a bit of a fight before stopping the motors. For that reason, I would recommend the CSC stop to ensure that power can be removed quickly once the I2 has been caught.


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Do you have any suggestions for contacting this company/person about purchasing this from them? I tried using the link you provided but I haven’t heard anything from them. I am very interested in getting it. Thanks

 

[Matthewstorm]

I tried that once when it wouldn't turn off after 5 seconds on the ground, it caused a crash and didn't turn off the motors.

Just curious but how would it cause a crash if it's already on the ground?

 

[MrTVR]

Do you have any suggestions for contacting this company/person about purchasing this from them? I tried using the link you provided but I haven’t heard anything from them. I am very interested in getting it. Thanks

He responded pretty quickly via eBay but he did say he was quite busy at the moment.

He has also replied to this topic (Jmaxwell) so you could try messaging him via this forum.

 

[MrTVR]

Just curious but how would it cause a crash if it's already on the ground?

Use of the standard CSC (both sticks pushed inwards & backwards) means that, for a fraction of a second, the props spin to try to rotate the I2 and move it diagonally backwards at full power.

The I2 can respond so quickly to this stick input that there is a chance it will tip over before the motors stop.

I guess that’s why the I2 now uses a modified CSC (left stick inward & back whilst simultaneously pressing the home button) to stop the motors in an emergency. This prevents the reverse diagonal movement, which was the main problem with the original CSC.

CSC should only be used as a motor stop method in an emergency during flight or possibly for a faster motor stop during a hand catch.

 

[DaveAU]

Just curious but how would it cause a crash if it's already on the ground?

It is as MrTVR said, it caused a yaw (left stick) combined with a pitch backward and left (right stick) which resulted in it pivoting on the rear left landing gear and tipping over.

 

[slim.slamma]

Just curious but how would it cause a crash if it's already on the ground?

By doing a back flip, don't learn the hard way. Just use the left.

 

[Phil DeVore]

Use of the standard CSC (both sticks pushed inwards & backwards) means that, for a fraction of a second, the props spin to try to rotate the I2 and move it diagonally backwards at full power.

The I2 can respond so quickly to this stick input that there is a chance it will tip over before the motors stop.

I guess that’s why the I2 now uses a modified CSC (left stick inward & back whilst simultaneously pressing the home button) to stop the motors in an emergency. This prevents the reverse diagonal movement, which was the main problem with the original CSC.

CSC should only be used as a motor stop method in an emergency during flight or possibly for a faster motor stop during a hand catch.

So they changed it to inward and back stick movement now? I’ll have to give it a try tomorrow when I go out and fly. Thanks for the tip.

 

[MrTVR]

So they changed it to inward and back stick movement now? I’ll have to give it a try tomorrow when I go out and fly. Thanks for the tip.

They have also allowed you to disable CSC motor stop. The first time I noticed this setting, emergency motor stop was disabled so I guess that’s the default. Check before you fly.

Whist the new CSC method removes the risk posed by the momentary full diagonal pitch it still leaves the momentary full yaw so I still would only use this in an emergency or hand catch situation.

Always use left stick back for three seconds to stop the motors when safely on the ground.

 

[Phil DeVore]

They have also allowed you to disable CSC motor stop. The first time I noticed this setting, emergency motor stop was disabled so I guess that’s the default. Check before you fly.

Whist the new CSC method removes the risk posed by the momentary full diagonal pitch it still leaves the momentary full yaw so I still would only use this in an emergency or hand catch situation.

Always use left stick back for three seconds to stop the motors when safely on the ground.

Ok gotcha and thanks again.

 

[DamesNY]

you could just do this

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works for me with all sense and avoid turned off and landing gear is fully manual.