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DJI Spark did not RTH
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<blockquote data-quote="Blind Rookie" data-source="post: 62454" data-attributes="member: 12220"><p>I know I don't have all the info on this, but would appreciate any input. So I've been flying my Spark for a couple of weeks now (first drone ever). While we were away on vacation last week, I was flying the Spark out of the house, backward, over the pool and then over the ocean. I was in Tripod Mode and everything was going fine. When I got out about 500 feet, the wind picked up and took the Spark for a ride... I couldn't control it, so I hit the RTH button, but nothing. Then I lost my signal and the video would go in/out. It finally landed safely and I used "find my drone" and went and got it. Fortunately, it landed in a condo area that's currently under construction and I was able to retrieve it with no problems.</p><p></p><p>So I believe my issue was that I was in Tripod Mode and the Spark couldn't fly fast enough against the wind to return? Peak speed on that trip was 24 MPH and I know TM is way less than that.</p><p></p><p>Thoughts?</p><p></p><p>What would you have done and why?</p><p></p><p>Again, any input is appreciated. Meanwhile, I"ll keep reading and learning more.</p><p></p><p>Thanks,</p><p>m-</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Blind Rookie, post: 62454, member: 12220"] I know I don't have all the info on this, but would appreciate any input. So I've been flying my Spark for a couple of weeks now (first drone ever). While we were away on vacation last week, I was flying the Spark out of the house, backward, over the pool and then over the ocean. I was in Tripod Mode and everything was going fine. When I got out about 500 feet, the wind picked up and took the Spark for a ride... I couldn't control it, so I hit the RTH button, but nothing. Then I lost my signal and the video would go in/out. It finally landed safely and I used "find my drone" and went and got it. Fortunately, it landed in a condo area that's currently under construction and I was able to retrieve it with no problems. So I believe my issue was that I was in Tripod Mode and the Spark couldn't fly fast enough against the wind to return? Peak speed on that trip was 24 MPH and I know TM is way less than that. Thoughts? What would you have done and why? Again, any input is appreciated. Meanwhile, I"ll keep reading and learning more. Thanks, m- [/QUOTE]
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