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<blockquote data-quote="Mr Geek" data-source="post: 79008" data-attributes="member: 15144"><p>I totally agree, I fly manually all the time except when RTH from locations flying over inaccessible terrain or out of sight distances when battery is low. The only reason I commented on the RTH topic being discussed here was because it seemed that RTH was being presented as high risk, last resort type of unreliable feature on the Spark but for me it has been a rock solid navigation tool for safe reliable return. </p><p></p><p>I have seen videos where users are fighting control from their Spark as it is trying to RTH in critically low power situations as they meander off course while doing so. I suspect believing that RTH is unreliable could cause this behavior to happen. The Spark measures distance, winds (from power vs speed vs distance), battery level and temp and altitude which gives it great insight in knowing when and how to get itself back to the point of take off safely. After 250+ flights where I pretty much always use RTH I can confidently say it is a very reliable mode and will save many a drone in trouble IF users just would trust and understand the technology. </p><p></p><p>Anyway, I agree, hands on flying, low over challenging terrain is a blast, but recognizing the excellent technology onboard the Spark really assists in safter flying IMHO <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Mr Geek, post: 79008, member: 15144"] I totally agree, I fly manually all the time except when RTH from locations flying over inaccessible terrain or out of sight distances when battery is low. The only reason I commented on the RTH topic being discussed here was because it seemed that RTH was being presented as high risk, last resort type of unreliable feature on the Spark but for me it has been a rock solid navigation tool for safe reliable return. I have seen videos where users are fighting control from their Spark as it is trying to RTH in critically low power situations as they meander off course while doing so. I suspect believing that RTH is unreliable could cause this behavior to happen. The Spark measures distance, winds (from power vs speed vs distance), battery level and temp and altitude which gives it great insight in knowing when and how to get itself back to the point of take off safely. After 250+ flights where I pretty much always use RTH I can confidently say it is a very reliable mode and will save many a drone in trouble IF users just would trust and understand the technology. Anyway, I agree, hands on flying, low over challenging terrain is a blast, but recognizing the excellent technology onboard the Spark really assists in safter flying IMHO :) [/QUOTE]
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