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Recent content by andy_drew

  1. andy_drew

    Near Fly Away!! Please help!

    No mate, a lot are still happening stil the .800 and .900 updates.
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    Compass error forces ATTI mode, even though I had 12-16 satellites

    Q: What happens if you press the pause button whilst in ATTI A: In atti mode neither pause button nor RTH will work. Q: Why do they let it just "LOSE" GPS all of a sudden... then take off like a bat out of hell. Why not at least TRY to make it hover so those of us who aren't experts can at...
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    Near Fly Away!! Please help!

    Ok so having spoken to DJI support about it they have requested I send my spark to them to investigate if this is a hardware fault or not. Guess in the next couple of weeks we’ll know for sure....watch this space!
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    Near Fly Away!! Please help!

    Thanks Sparkbart, will run through a few batteries on Friday as you suggest and just keep it low and close by so should I have any issues I can land quickly and safely. I've also reset factory settings and reinstalled the firmware. Will calibrate compass and IMU in open field prior to flying and...
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    My Spark flew away...what do I do now?

    Hi Sky One, did you have DJI care? Also, how did you go about sending your flight detail to DJI? I suffered a near fly away recently and my flight log looks very similar to yours with the numerous YAW and compass errors. Luckily mine regained GPS with enough battery for it to initiate RTH but...
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    "He who fly's, wins!!" - Del Boy 1981

    "He who fly's, wins!!" - Del Boy 1981
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    Near Fly Away!! Please help!

    Hi, I had a really scary moment with my Spark just before Christmas. I'd just re-calibrated my compass and IMU before flying as I’d upgraded to the latest firmware. About 8 mins into my flight and around 34ft from me I got a high wind velocity warning and then a compass error. Then my Spark...