My DJI Phantom gained my confidence.
Yesterday, my FPV monitor battery went dead on me, Phantom far out of sight. Hit a mild panic, then flipped the failsafe switch. It came back to me. I took control by interrupting the RTH, and landed it safely. Amazing little things they are.
I often fly over water, only becuase, like said, it gained my trust.
Obviously aware that anything can go wrong at any time, crash or fly away, so I just do all in my capabilities to prevent it. If I mess upmand I lose my gear, so be it. If I dont mess up and I lose my gear, so be it.
Its a risk I am prepared to take. So far it has given me so much joy!
But DJI is not the only product out there, just the one I have chosen and so far so good. Also had a crash, think it was the CF props, so no more CF props for me......