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When you think “drone landing pad,” chances are you picture the standard blue or orange foldable discs marked with a giant “H.” Functional? Sure. But fun? Not so much. And that’s just not my style. I’d much rather have a custom drone landing pad.
That’s exactly what I got from Premium Drone Supplies, which is taking drone launchpads from utilitarian to totally personalized. The company now offers custom printed drone landing pads. And yes, I tested one out. Here’s everything you need to know.
The landing pad is a 22″ x 22″ square (that’s 55.88 cm for the metric folks) made of 13 oz vinyl. That size is ideal for most standard camera drones like the DJI Mavic, Mini, and Air lines. The pad comes with corner grommet holes and metal stakes. Those are a critical inclusion because without them, this lightweight vinyl would likely fly off in a gust of wind faster than your drone can lift off.
The printing is weatherproof and really does feel durable. I tested mine on both dry grass and light gravel, and it held up well.
Uploading your design is simple, and you can print just about anything — a family photo, your dog, a favorite aerial shot or maybe your company’s logo.
I tested mine out with a few Drone Girl logos. Initially I tried a few images that were too small. Happily, the site’s system warned me right away — and made it easy to try again. The site recommends a minimum image size of 3000 pixels for the sharpest results. Once I uploaded a high-res file, the process was smooth, and my landing pad came out super crisp and vibrant. I almost don’t want to set it on dirt because of how beautiful it is!
The landing pad ships rolled up in a tube — kind of like a poster. That tube’s now doubling as my carry case, and it’s way more convenient than those bulky fold-up pads with metal wireframes that never seem to collapse properly. This vinyl version rolls back up easily, so it’s perfect for tossing in your drone bag.
I’m hosting a giveaway on Instagram, and it’s super simple to enter:
I will randomly draw five winners! If you win, you AND your tagged friend will each get a free coupon code (I’ve got 10 total to give away) to design your own custom landing pad from Premium Drone Supplies.
Deadline to enter: Sunday, June 22 at 12 p.m. PT
Winners will be notified by Instagram DM
Whether you want your drone to land on your dog’s face, your company logo, or your own drone photography, these pads are a rad way to add personality to your takeoffs and landings.
Now go fly your drone somewhere awesome — and land in style.
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