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Buying a used drone. Problems.
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<blockquote data-quote="I B Spectre" data-source="post: 103137" data-attributes="member: 18605"><p>Things that might contribute to compass error: taking off from a surface near ferrous metals (most concrete structures have steel rebar embedded in them), having the drone exposed to magnetic fields (high power electrical lines, stored or shipped in a metallic environment). If you try to calibrate the Spark compass, make sure you're clear of anything that might contain ferrous metals or electrical cables. Several members have reported compass issues lately and didn't know if they would have to send their Spark in for repair/replacement of the compass module. Probably wouldn't hurt to calibrate the IMU as well in case it and the compass have a miscompare.id, if it doesn't correct the issue, you may be able to return it for a refund.</p><p></p><p>This thread sounds very similar to your issue: <a href="https://sparkpilots.com/threads/atti-mode-after-15-seconds-compass-error-does-not-hold-a-position.15995/" target="_blank">Compass error after 15 seconds</a></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="I B Spectre, post: 103137, member: 18605"] Things that might contribute to compass error: taking off from a surface near ferrous metals (most concrete structures have steel rebar embedded in them), having the drone exposed to magnetic fields (high power electrical lines, stored or shipped in a metallic environment). If you try to calibrate the Spark compass, make sure you're clear of anything that might contain ferrous metals or electrical cables. Several members have reported compass issues lately and didn't know if they would have to send their Spark in for repair/replacement of the compass module. Probably wouldn't hurt to calibrate the IMU as well in case it and the compass have a miscompare.id, if it doesn't correct the issue, you may be able to return it for a refund. This thread sounds very similar to your issue: [URL='https://sparkpilots.com/threads/atti-mode-after-15-seconds-compass-error-does-not-hold-a-position.15995/']Compass error after 15 seconds[/URL] [/QUOTE]
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