Recent content by Ecotope

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    Crashed P2+ - seems like it might be ok but gps info...

    OK. You guys are amazing!! I was finally able to spend some time with the phantom this weekend. I checked my desk. It's way off level! I never would have guessed. It's not like pens are rolling around. Regardless, I used a bubble level to make sure the phantom was completely level before the...
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    Crashed P2+ - seems like it might be ok but gps info...

    OK. I finally had chance to use the P2+ today in an area with no trees or people. I did the imu calibration the off/on and compass calibration and tried again. It connected with 8-9 satellites. I flew around a bit and it generally held itself still in the air when I stopped flying/directing it...
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    Crashed P2+ - seems like it might be ok but gps info...

    OK. You guys are amazing!! Although none of the cables/plugs appeared to be loose or frayed, I pulled them all out and reinserted them. My connection has now been re-established!! It appears to be mostly fixed now! It will fly and take pics/video!! I've still got a slightly bent gimbal arm, and...
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    Crashed P2+ - seems like it might be ok but gps info...

    I can add a little more info. I peeled back the shielding over the gps unit, and there doesn't appear to be any obvious damage to the circuit board. So it must be something with the transmitter. As it happens I crashed an original P2V+ about this time last year and completely borked the gimbal...
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    Crashed P2+ - seems like it might be ok but gps info...

    Hello drone experts. First time at this site... looks pretty great. Glad to be a new member! I managed to crash my drone yesterday - lost video signal due to distance and backed it into a tree (should have just gone straight up!!!). It fell pretty hard onto some large rocks at a work site...