FPV Tonka Summit: St. Joe Beach Part 1

This is the first drive I made while on vacation at St. Joe Beach in Florida. In this one I accidentally got too close to the surf. The salt water shorted my non-waterproofed servo extensions and I temporarily lost the ability to go into reverse as you can see the second time I approached the water and couldn't back up! Afterwards I took everything apart and rinsed it off with a garden hose and it was fine.

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[TheMrBlinx]

Was that salt or fresh water? Bet that's great for the electronics. I saw it throwing a lot of sand up, too. I bet it was a mess to clean up. This would be great for chasing crabs with. I used to chase 'em from hole to hole as a kid, and they are fast.

[replayreb]

@TheMrBlinx Yes. Gulf of Mexico.  I learned my lesson about getting too close to the water on the beach. As you can see the camera mount was quite shaky but I have since greatly improved the stability; Look at my video "FPV Tonka Summit: New Camera Mount Stability Test". I hope to take it back to the beach sometime with the new mount. Should make for a much better video!

[atltybo]

Bet you got worried when it wouldn't go in reverse. =]

[replayreb]

@atltybo You can see my wife about to get up to rescue me when I just sat there and didn't move. All the while I'm up at the beach house frantically pulling the stick back. lol

[MattUndftd]

That's a rele popular beach u went to.....

[replayreb]

@MattUndftd Actually I paid more to rent a house on an empty beach. lol It was the most relaxing vacation I've ever had.

[djyhemme]

wow, I want the whole thing !!!!!!! the rc, the setup, the vacation at the beach.......tumbs up, way up

[optimusbionicleboy]

trolling like a boss

[TheMrBlinx]

Couldn't someone make one of these hybrid electric, where a small, quiet gas engine makes electricity? You could stay out all day with one of those.

[mhflies]

how much did it cost you to build and set it all up?minus the go pro and car....thanks

[mhflies]

lol, the horn