Recent content by jimbob81

I know you can't store lipo batteries in checked luggage, they have to be in carry on. But I have heard conflicting stories about how to store them in carry on luggage. I've some people say that each battery has to be in its own lipo safe pouch and I've heard others say they can be stored in...

Thanks for responding. I was pretty much getting that same red circle over the Chicago area. Seems to be fine now that I have the app updated. Must have been a software glitch. Sent from my iPad using PhantomPilots mobile app

I just got my Phantom 4 back from DJI for repair. I guess they had to replace the main board. When set it up today I got a message that said 'unpaved airport' and the map was shaded red. When the aircraft finished warming up, it said 'cannot take off' and when I clicked on the banner it said...

At $160 apiece, I obviously want my batteries to last as long as possible. What is the best way to store them if not to be used for a while? I see DJI has a charging hub with a storage mode. Do you just leave the batteries plugged in and they get trickle charged? Also, what is the lowest...

I already posted info on the issue I am having the other day. I got two responses. One of them said I should send it back to DJI. What is happening is that it is very unstable while flying. I had it at about 200 feet, let go of the sticks and it started dropping like a rock. About 50 feet...

I would like to hear other people's experiences sending a product back to DJI for repair. I have had my Phantom 4 for just over two weeks and the last few times out flying I've been having issues. I have called tech support three times now. The first two times I believe I talked to the same...

I was on a baseball field. Totally flat. Sent from my iPad using PhantomPilots mobile app

Hello. I am new to flying drones. I have had my Phantom 4 for about two weeks and for the most part it has worked great. I have had a couple of glitches that I'm not sure are problems or are just inherent to the operation of the aircraft. The other day I took my Phantom out for a flight and...