Recent content by dalbrich

Yes, I am a "drone" addict. Went out and bought a Phantom 3 standard again from Walmart of all places. Anyway, one of my buddies gave me an XY 'tile' -- same idea, different brand. I plan to attach to my Phantom 3. For my own reasons I've decided to forgo Litchi, as cool as that program...

Just adding a bit: I wrote my cell # with permanent ink on Drone before flight. I also wrote "Reward" under it. I'm convinced now I hit a tree or land as 400' absolute wasn't enough for my loop to complete as others have shown me. I've hiked for miles and not found the drone. I wish I had...

I just wanted to take a moment to thank each of you that took the time to respond. I sincerely appreciate it. I realize this crash was pilot error, and wrote DJI as much (had an open ticket with them initially). I told them I was using Litchi from the beginning but followed up with the fact...

Yes, my wife and I tried over tough terrain to hike to signal lost position. All through brambles and whatnot (blackberrys, poisen oak and the like). We hiked for about 1.5 hours with controller in hand trying to get my blue dot (controller) to overlay last position. Couldn't make it to...

Definitely didn't toggle out of F mode. Had read manuals carefully pre-flight. -Dan

I updated my original post from yesterday with requested data. The mission was a loop-- but my mission final action was set incorrectly to "None" -- I'd of preferred RTH. If the loop had completed the final waypoint was very close to starting point.

OK, updated this post since yesterday with more data. I sincerely appreciate the help understanding where I went wrong. This is a good and supportive community. -Dan (updated post from 11/26 -- now 11/27 6:25pm pacific) Hello folks- Sad day for me. I live in a natural oak forest in...