{"id":2121,"date":"2020-01-21T10:47:54","date_gmt":"2020-01-21T10:47:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dronesvilla.com\/?p=2121"},"modified":"2021-12-10T16:00:46","modified_gmt":"2021-12-10T16:00:46","slug":"how-to-get-a-drone-out-of-a-tree","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dronesvilla.com\/how-to-get-a-drone-out-of-a-tree\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Get a Drone Out of a Tree (& How Not To!)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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It can befall even the best of pilots. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

One day you are piloting the drone you just bought, maybe in a public park or in your backyard. The wind picks up, or you accidentally press the wrong button, and crash,<\/em> your drone runs smack into a tree and gets stuck.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Your expensive drone is now stuck high enough in a tree to\nhave you worried.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can\u2019t easily reach it, so what are you going to do?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fear not.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are a few things you can try to remedy the situation and get your tree down. There are also some things you should not<\/em> try to remedy the situation \u2014 we’ll cover those too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We explore all these below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to Get a Drone\nOut of a Tree<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Climb the Tree<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s a tree, not a glass-walled skyscraper; climbing is an option to consider.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Incoming call: Health and Safety Department.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ahem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It suffices to say: be careful if you try this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It’s easier to climb when the tree happens to be short and riddled with sturdy branches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If the tree happens to belong to you because it grows in\nyour backyard, you can just tack a few short boards into its bark to create a\nmakeshift ladder. This makes things easier, especially if you are not used to\nclimbing trees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But that is not an option if the tree is planted in a public\nspace like a park. You\u2019ll have to go up the old fashioned way in that case:\nbranch by branch, until you can lay hands on your UAV.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To avoid making the journey down the tree harder than it should be, take a backpack on your way up. You can keep your drone inside to leave both hands free for the climb down.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This should not be attempted if you’re not strong physically, if you have longstanding injuries, if you are pregnant, and you should also check that you’re not breaking any laws when you do so.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hurl Something at It\nto Knock It Off<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Climbing is not always an option. Some may say it’s rarely<\/em> an option. Some trees are dangerous to climb. They may be too tall or have no firm branches, or both.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

And some people simply do not like climbing trees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In cases like these, drone pilots can look to the next best option\nwhich is to try and knock the drone down from the tree.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you decide to go down this route, remember to avoid using\nhard objects. You don\u2019t want to damage your drone before getting it down from\nthe tree.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

That means rocks are out. So are sticks, hard balls, metal,\nand sports equipment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What you want to go for is a soft, smooth, projectile that\nis just firm enough to nudge the drone out of the branches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Baseball gloves and beach balls are good choices for the\ntask. You could also make your own projectile for the task, by bundling up a\nbunch of fabrics or cloths like socks to make something that is soft yet firm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You could also use nerf guns and inflatable toys if you happen to have them lying around.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When your projectile is ready, be sure to stay out of the\ndrone\u2019s path. Drones have enough weight and enough pointy parts to cause injury\nwhen dropped from the top of the tree.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are in a crowded area, make sure everyone gets fair\nwarning about the falling drone so they stay out of the way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Shaking the Tree<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Sometimes, the tree your drone is stuck in is tiny enough for you to shake to dislodge your drone. And this might be a safer option, too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The process is a simple one. Grab hold of the tree and shake\nit vigorously, front and back. If all goes well, the vigorous front and back\nmovement should loosen the drone enough for it to fall from the tree due to its\nown weight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You want to make sure your drone does not crash smack into the ground, though. Place some pillows or some other soft material around the base of the tree to act as padding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As the person shaking the tree, you also want to position yourself in an area that is opposite to where the drone is located on the tree. That reduces the risk of the device falling on your head and causing injury.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ensure you’re not shaking any birds or other animals from out of their natural habitat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Use a Long Pole<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

When climbing and shaking are not an option, you can turn to\na long pole to do the trick.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Using a long pole allows you to dislodge the drone without having to go through the trouble of using a ladder or climbing. To avoid damaging the device, however \u2014 make sure you poke gently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

And the pole doesn\u2019t have to be made of a particular\nsubstance to make this work. Poles of the following types have been shown to\nwork perfectly in retrieving drones from trees:<\/p>\n\n\n\n