A Drone Photographer’s Dramatic Rescue Attempt

If your drone aspirations are simply for recreational flying, an under-$100 model from Amazon could suit you just fine. But if your requirements encompass sturdy outdoor performance and camera compatibility, your pockets will need to delve deeper. It’s understandable, then, that those who fall into the second category would take drastic measures to safeguard their equipment.

This guy leaped straight into the stream to salvage his sinking drone. This shot was taken moments before the drone’s potential submersion. Fortunately, his quick thinking and risk-taking saved his costly apparatus from ruin. Clothes can dry; a $2k drone? Not so sure.