I totally overestimated my skill and underestimated the wind. Out of nowhere, a strong wind gust threw my drone sideways, and it crashed onto the roof. I was in shock for a solid minute, but then I remembered Turtle Mode! I hit the ‘turtle’ button, and the drone flipped itself around. I was able to recover it just in time – I was so relieved, especially since I had low battery and a weak connection too!
Not even close 
thanks for sharing
Where’s the footage?
Micah said:
Where’s the footage?
I wish I had filmed it, but I was so panicked in the moment that I stopped recording after the crash.
Are you flying with a reticle? Helps make sure you’re centered. You can turn it on with goggle camera settings.
Marley said:
Are you flying with a reticle? Helps make sure you’re centered. You can turn it on with goggle camera settings.
It was a sudden wind burst that totally threw me left – I was flying straight before that.
Marley said:
Are you flying with a reticle? Helps make sure you’re centered. You can turn it on with goggle camera settings.
I didn’t know you could add that.
Marley said:
Are you flying with a reticle? Helps make sure you’re centered. You can turn it on with goggle camera settings.
I didn’t know you could add that.
Yep! You can also add lines to help line up shots in frame. The X pattern is fun to fly through too – feels like you’re in a spaceship cockpit!
Marley said:
Are you flying with a reticle? Helps make sure you’re centered. You can turn it on with goggle camera settings.
I didn’t know you could add that.
Interesting, thanks.
What drones have this turtle mode?
Martin1 said:
What drones have this turtle mode?
It’s a feature on the DJI Avata 2.
Martin1 said:
What drones have this turtle mode?
You can program Turtle Mode into pretty much any custom FPV drone.
Ignorant question: Does the Avata have Turtle Mode?
Quincy said:
Ignorant question: Does the Avata have Turtle Mode?
The original does as well.
Quincy said:
Ignorant question: Does the Avata have Turtle Mode?
Yes, at least the Avata 2 (which I have).
Why did you fly into the letter and not around it??
Hi, sorry to hear about the crash. Can you confirm if the drone has any physical damage? If there’s no damage, please do a pre-flight check before flying again. If there is damage, send it for repairs. You can request this service online on DJI’s website at DJI. After completing the form, you’ll get a case number and shipping details. Or, if you need quick help, reach out to our support team at Support - DJI. Thanks for your cooperation!
Worth it
-OP
Air 3s doesn’t have Turtle Mode? Didn’t know this was a thing.
Total non-sequitur… is this in Switzerland?
(I used to spend a lot of time in Vevey.)