iFlight HydroPop Drone Recovery Airbag | Water Flotation Aid
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A Flotation Aid for Drone Recovery on Water
The iFlight HydroPop is a drone recovery airbag intended to help a compatible aircraft remain visible and afloat after entering water. Its orange inflatable bag provides a visual reference that may assist recovery, but it does not waterproof the aircraft, camera or electronics.
For a build intended for flights near water, check mounting security, total takeoff weight and the manufacturer's deployment instructions before relying on this accessory. Successful inflation, flotation and recovery depend on installation, aircraft configuration and water conditions.
Listed Fit and Specifications
- Brand / model: iFlight HydroPop.
- Intended aircraft limit: Takeoff weight of 2kg or less, as listed. Confirm that the complete ready-to-fly aircraft, including this accessory and payload, meets the applicable limit.
- Dimensions: 149 × 38.5 × 34.5mm.
- Listed weight: 58 ± 3g; verify the installed weight with the supplied components.
- Flotation element: Orange inflatable airbag.
What It Does, and What It Does Not
The airbag is intended to provide buoyancy and a visible marker after deployment. It is not an electronic tracking beacon, and no GPS or radio-location function is established in this listing. It cannot guarantee the aircraft will remain at the surface in currents, waves or an unfavorable orientation.
Flotation does not prevent water ingress, corrosion, battery damage or loss of the aircraft. Do not treat this accessory as permission to expose non-water-resistant equipment to water.
Deployment and Cylinder Checks
The original copy describes gas-cylinder inflation but does not provide sufficiently specific activation instructions, cylinder specifications or a verified inflation-time rating for this exact unit. Confirm the trigger method, arming procedure, cylinder contents and operating conditions before use. Do not assume automatic water activation or a guaranteed deployment time.
Inspect the gas-cylinder seal and ensure the installation is secure before use, as directed in the original instructions. Check that mounting does not interfere with propellers, sensors, cooling, antennas or the aircraft's center of gravity.
Packing and Reuse
The listed closure procedure is to fold the orange airbag into its housing, align the two shell buckles and fasten them securely. Follow the manufacturer's full instructions; closing the housing does not establish that the system is correctly armed.
The original description makes generic statements about reusable CO₂ designs, but does not establish a specific rearming kit or procedure for HydroPop. Confirm whether the exact unit can be reused and which replacement parts and inspections are required after activation. Do not assume folding the bag alone makes it ready for use again.
Perfect For
Experienced drone pilots evaluating an additional flotation aid for compatible aircraft near water. A reference to GoPro in the original listing does not establish a GoPro-specific mount or universal camera compatibility.
What's Included
One HydroPop recovery-airbag unit, matching the “1 Piece” option. Gas-cylinder inclusion, mounting accessories and spare/rearming parts are not clearly itemized and should be confirmed before ordering. Drone and camera are not included.
Safety and Recovery
- Read the complete setup and activation instructions before installation.
- Inspect the housing, airbag, fastening points and cylinder seal before use.
- Account for the accessory's installed weight when checking takeoff weight and flight handling.
- Do not enter unsafe water to retrieve equipment.
- If a battery or electronics become wet, do not attempt to power or charge them; follow their manufacturers' safe-handling guidance.
For activation details, cylinder contents and fit questions, contact sales@thedroneflight.com.
Shipping Policy
Estimated Delivery: Orders ship within 24–48 hours with full end-to-end tracking. Transit times typically take under 13 days (6–12 business days) to most destinations.
International Shipping: Global fulfillment from our nearest warehouse with tracking provided upon dispatch.
Return & Guarantee Policy
Return Policy: Defective or damaged item? Return it within 30 days for a full refund. Customer pays return shipping.
Technical Support: Need help with compatibility or setup? Contact our US-based FPV experts at (951) 592-5658 for free assistance.
