Alright, let’s get into it. DronePoints targets are built from molded sugarcane fiber. Durable? Absolutely. Sustainable? You bet. But if you’re dropping these things in the middle of a Wyoming wind tunnel, even the best gear can get tossed around.
So here’s a trick that actually works: PlastiDip. It’s a rubberized coating you can grab at any hardware store, and it gives your targets some extra bite when the wind starts pushing things around.
Quick heads up: We don’t sell PlastiDip, and we’re not getting kickbacks. It just works. Rust-Oleum makes a similar product called FlexiDip that’ll also do the trick. Just make sure it’s a flexible, rubbery coating that sticks to fiber.
What You’ll Need
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A can of PlastiDip (spray or brush-on — either works). We recommend using a white color.
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A clean, dry DronePoints target
How to Do It (Without Making a Mess)
Step 1: Flip and Find the Zone
Turn the target over, bottom side facing up, and locate the flat area around the passthrough, aim for about a 2.5” diameter, using the perforated circle as a guide. That’s your paint zone.
Step 2: Coat It Like You Mean It
Liberally spray or brush on a solid coat of PlastiDip right into the zone, especially that passthrough. One coat is plenty but two works even better.
Step 3: Let It Cure
Walk away. Give it 24 hours to dry all the way through and permeate through those fibers. If you stack targets or slap this in the dirt too soon, it’s gonna peel like bad sunburn.
Step 4: Deploy Like a Pro
Hammer it in with your 60D nail and adapter, and you’re good to go. That added rubber cushion helps absorb vibrational movement and hold tight when things get rowdy.
Pro Tip: Deploying targets for longer than 1 month? Use our targets with a larger 80D (3 gauge) nail or spike with a 1- 3/8” outer diameter washer.
No Gimmicks, Just What Works
We’re not here to over-engineer things. DronePoints gear is built to do its job — and when we find something that makes it even better, we pass it on.
Have a field hack of your own? Send it our way. We’re always testing, always tweaking, and always up for one less thing that can go wrong on site.