Recent content by rprieto

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    P3SE motor failed mid-air and recovered

    HI, Thanks @Capt KO; I did download it and ran through an online decoder, but there was no mention to messages that I could see. But it is a good idea in case the decoder I used is not good. I amigine that it is also possible to detect a jerk from the attitude sensors, but I have no program to...
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    P3SE motor failed mid-air and recovered

    Thank guys for these tips. I was not aware of the two motor types. And yes, I did remember that I ahve to use the proper rotation, but it is good to be reminded to make the idea sink in. I cannot even imagine what would happen if I made that mistake... ZOOOOOM, OOOPP, BUUUUMMM!
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    P3SE motor failed mid-air and recovered

    Thank you @PhantomFandom for the prompt and insightful reply. It makes sense. It's not easy to see in the pic but the screw is a bit worn. I will look into this more carefully. If needed, I can change the motor. I have some spares from a p3s that I believe are compatible Cheers R
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    P3SE motor failed mid-air and recovered

    HI everyone, Need some advice here. Specs: P3SE 2nd hand, with signs of having crashed before. One motor has a dent on the prop screw; I use always the same prop in that position (since the nick created new grooves). Have flown it a few times and it seemed to be flying well. Problem: Today I...
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    Phantom 3 standard/ signal issues

    Hi there; this issue MAY be caused by a faulty chip that acts as a switch for the antennas. There is a very long thread about this issue, in here: https://phantompilots.com/threads/phantom-3-standard-range-mod-lets-do-it-together.80721/; go directly to page 74 and read on, starting with the...
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    Phantom 3 standard range issue

    As @RodPad suggested, go to and read the thread from page 72 onwards. Good luck, R
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    Phantom 3 Standard range mod , let's do it together...

    Hi @szupek I am not sure if I can be of much help. I do not know the specs for the capacitor. The best images I know from a P3 tear-down are those from Scott Torborg (DJI Phantom 3 Standard Teardown) and from those it appears that the capacitors ID is not stated, at least not on top. They are...
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    Phantom 3 Standard range mod , let's do it together...

    Great job @Snipeoff! The video is great. best r
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    Phantom 3 Standard range mod , let's do it together...

    Sorry for taking so long @Stazz For some reason I am not receiving updates from the forum. Have to check what is wrong. I tried the top capacitor, turned everything on and received a weak signal loss message. That was why I decided to try the lower one. Still had weak signal after that change...
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    Phantom 3 Standard range mod , let's do it together...

    The least I can do to contribute to the community ... Tks
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    Phantom 3 Standard range mod , let's do it together...

    IT'S ALIVE!!!!! First test is promising. I don't want to get over-excited... but am! Think the mod worked... tomorrow I will test it extensively but made a flight today to 230 metres (755 ft). It does not sound much, but it is a big difference from what I was getting before the MOD. UPDATE...
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    Phantom 3 Standard range mod , let's do it together...

    That would explain it. Thank you so much. I will work on removing that chip and report back when it is done. Thanks again, R
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    Phantom 3 Standard range mod , let's do it together...

    Good idea. Will do it tomorrow But I think the are solid. Tnks
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    Phantom 3 Standard range mod , let's do it together...

    Lo Long story short, have the short range issue; sent P3S to service under warranty and they sent it back saying that "moisture" was detected in the board and gimbal (according to a vendor I know, this is something they say often, and get away with refusing to proceed with the repair. I know...
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    Close-range RF Signal loss

    Thank you for the input. Unfortunately this is not the case. Independent of height and free of obstacles.