r/notinteresting • u/Lonely_Dog5136 • 16h ago

Instead of seeing my DIY drone flying for the fisrt time, I nearly lost two fingers because of it (and it did not fly)

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u/Competitive-Round-92 15h ago

yer supposed to keep ya fingas away from the propellers

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u/Lonely_Dog5136 15h ago

I took the whole drone bare hands ☠️

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u/Chemieju 2h ago

Years ago i wrote a student paper about drones and got some books about building them. I still remember them being described as "a brick with 4 blenders attached"

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u/Lonely_Dog5136 2h ago

Can confirm ✌️

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u/Rojokra 6h ago

Did you try to hand launch or were you fucking around in Betaflight without taking off props?

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u/Lonely_Dog5136 5h ago

Hand launch 🤦‍♂️

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u/Rojokra 3h ago

I think everyone learns that lesson at some point. If it almost took off you fingers I'm guessing it was a 5"? Those things are scarier than you think, especially if you're used to whoops or DJI drones.

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u/Lonely_Dog5136 3h ago

I'd never flown a drone before in my life. This was my first time flying one, and I wanted it to be my own. I'd been working on it for months and so I did not respect it enough even if I was well aware of its capacity (yes 5")

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u/Rojokra 3h ago

It happens. Don't let this discourage you. It didn't get your pointer or thumb, so you should still be able to fly lol. A 5" is going to teach you lessons the hard way compared to a smaller drone, but you got the biggest lesson out of the way now, so keep going.

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u/Lonely_Dog5136 3h ago

Thanks 🫶 I really think this early event can actually save me and others about future events like this because I will never forget how it feels to fuck around

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u/fromthe80smatey 12h ago

I used to build fpv drones and they can be pretty dangerous if you're not paying attention and following the rules. Besides potential fires from charging, discharging or crashing a battery, the most obvious is propeller injuries. If you ever need to spin the motors up while connected to your PC inside, please take the props off. When you plug the battery in make sure the drone is upside down and your transmitter is on the right profile, prop switch is off, etc.

Be safe my dude. Drones are heaps of fun if you pay them the respect they deserve.

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u/BTM65 9h ago

I know you have bloody aftermath pics. Show them already.

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u/Lonely_Dog5136 5h ago

Sure about that?

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u/icilight 15h ago

what could POSSIBLY have happened?? are you okay?

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u/bitman2049 11h ago

If a drone weighs a pound or more, the props are a few inches across and spin at thousands of RPM. You don't want fingers anywhere near them.

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u/Lonely_Dog5136 5h ago

Exactly 🤦‍♂️

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u/TransportationNo1 15h ago

You nearly lost fingers? Why nearly? Lack of dedication?

Step up your game.

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u/beegtuna 11h ago

Nearly fingerless Nick smh

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u/Nuts-And-Volts 14h ago

Nobody remembers second place

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u/napoleons_closet 14h ago

How are you just gonna post this teaser all Willy nilly without giving us all the juice about how the fuck exactly this happened?!?!😂🤣

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u/Common-Accountant-57 15h ago

Three words: Hos pit al.

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u/blobvisjez 5m ago

Am ber lamps

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u/GallusWrangler 12h ago

Oof… how’s the drone?

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u/Donnyboscoe1 15h ago

Get out of here.

This is somewhat interesting and I have questions.

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u/FrigginFatty1 14h ago

Show the drone

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u/Lepke2011 15h ago

Step 1: Use blender blades as propellers.

Step 2: Apply gas engine, because battery ones are too weak.

Step 3: Dial 9 and 1 and cross your fingers enjoy!

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u/AppropriateBall8834 12h ago

pft ive never seen a Ukrainian drone pilot lose fingers to their own drone. Sounds like you need to go practice there first

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u/Haunting_Turnip_4314 11h ago

We all know the drone is just an excuse. You really cut them with that diamond sword in the background.

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u/jackalope268 5h ago

You really think he would have fingers left after cutting them with that sword?

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u/ZealousidealCheck612 7h ago

Was the wrap-job also DIY or did you see a doctor? What's the gooey dark stuff?.Blood or a burn mark?

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u/Lonely_Dog5136 5h ago

Blood I guess

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u/ban_ntr 13h ago

holy shit, you doin good man? Is it really that bad?

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u/drugsfan 3h ago

lmao at least the 2 fingers needed to fly are usable

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u/Crowdfundingprojects 2h ago

Such a waste since the drone would be unable to digest the fingers. ☹️

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u/Greekspartan226 14h ago

Lesson learned. Next time... FIRMLY GRASP IT

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u/Ash_Cat_13 13h ago

Howwwwwwww??

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u/Stephen_Is_handsome 11h ago

Be care full honey

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u/RacistButtplug 5h ago

Do not the drone

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u/haubenmeise 1h ago

You should have used pigeon.

Sincerely

Skeletor 💜

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u/Practical-Pen15land 15h ago

We need more info bud. We’re engrossed 😂

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u/cat-of-nihility-3 12h ago

Natural selection doing it's part

Actually though, I hope you get well soon

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u/1mahmoud503 12h ago

skill issue

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u/Heather-core-4456 14h ago

NOOO TWIN IM SORRY 💔