signal problems

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    Going down to the river...

    I've experienced my first water crash! "Fortunately" it was in fresh water. I was able to retrieve it from the river within a few minutes. Lights were flashing and the camera was still moving. Small dent in the aluminum lens housing, probably hit a rock. I powered off and pulled the battery...
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    Using the USB Cable while flying? Do I have to always use it?

    Hi just a quick question, I have tried flying a couple of times without the USB cable connecting my device to the controller. I've notice that i tend to have signal problems since i stopped using it. Is it recommended to always have your device connected to the controller via the micro USB...
  3. JDRMCB

    P3S Signal Loss Issue & Best DIY Booster Mod To Get?

    I'm still a newbie in the hobby with 46 flights under my belt since buying my P3S five weeks ago. (I have flown it at least once a day and the most was three in a day). I've been fortunate so far with only one "fly away" incident due to extreme upper level wind conditions that ultimately ended...
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    No Signal, won't take pictures or capture video

    First time drone buyer, I have the Phamtom 3 advance. It's a week old and I'm having problems with it taking pictures and video. If I hit the shutter button it snaps it and freezes the live feed for 10-15 seconds before resuming. It never saves the picture to flight records though the say I did...
  5. Kneepuck

    Phantom 3 Standard Range Issue is a Common Problem

    Those of you who have a P3S, does this sound familiar? You get the Phantom. Excited, you do all the stuff you are supposed to do and make your first flight. It goes great! better than you had dreamed of. Then, you get the notice about doing a firmware update. You think, " This will...