Recent content by sarniac

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    Need to replace controller battery

    I had similar problems with my P4 Pro radio and sent it in for repair. Battery was replaced and unit returned. First time battery ran down and I tried charging, it would not charge. I returned radio again and this time board was flowed and now will take a charge when it runs down. First time...
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    Phantom 4 pro controller not charging all the way

    I sent my P4 Pro controller in for service, twice, because the controller would not take a charge. First time, the battery was replaced and then returned ($190.). Battery ran down and would not take a charge. Returned for repair and the battery was replaced again. Also, the main board was...
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    Screen glare

    I use a Samsung S8 phone with the brightness turned up all the way. It is difficult to see screen activity in the sun - much better in the shade. I made a hood from cardboard and tried using it but didn't feel it improved the image very much. Also, it gets in the way of sticks.
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    Greetings from Saskatchewan

    Welcome to the Forum from Windsor, Ontario.
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    Can anyone find batteries for the P4P!

    I purchased a black Obsidian battery on Amazon for $159. Received Monday and charged it - pleased with my purchase.
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    Canadian RPAS Basic Pilot Certificate

    Congratulations Robert on passing the test. I too found some of the questions odd - was expecting more 'flying a quad' type questions.
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    P4 Pro Controller will not charge

    RC returned today with new battery. Total cost $148 U.S. funds.
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    Drone exam

    Good luck to you.
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    Drone exam

    I passed the Basic.
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    P4 Pro Controller will not charge

    I bought the P4 used - don't know how old it is or if controller is under warranty.
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    P4 Pro Controller will not charge

    I have contacted an authorized DJI repair center in Toronto and will be shipping R/C Friday for analysis and repair. I will post what had to be repaired.
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    P4 Pro Controller will not charge

    I took the controller apart and disconnected the battery from the main board for 15 minutes. Reconnected and reassembled controller. Plugged in charger - left two green lights flash for 70 seconds and then controller turns off. Recalibrated sticks (this was mentioned in a previous post) and...
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    P4 Pro Controller will not charge

    Thank you for the suggestion - I will try this and report back.
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    P4 Pro Controller will not charge

    Purchased a Phantom 4 Pro used and controller battery is beeping and in need of a charge. Only the first of four lights lite, indicating controller is in need of a charge. Plugged the controller in - alone - not with battery, and first light will flash but it will not charge. Searched the...
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    Drone exam

    I used practice material and exam from Coastal Drones. I completed the exam and passed with 82%. In addition to info from Coastal Drones I also visited a number of YouTube and Government of Canada websites. Have a look at Don Joyce (DonDronesOn) YouTube channel at He has study guides and...