jimre said:
MrFlats said:
I have the Same problem but above 400' . As soon as I go above 400' my control signal is intermittant. If stay at that altitude, it will eventually return to home.
That being said, can fly horzontally out beyond 1,000 feet EASY. I think DJI Phantoms have become 'smart' and do not allow flight above 400' because that is what FAA law states.
IF THIS IS the case that DJI has built in regualtion, this sucks for us pilots who fly in canyons and up hills.
Mr. Flats
Where is your white Tx antenna pointing? It should be perpendicular to the Phantom for greatest range - not pointed directly at it. If the Phantom is above and in front of you - the antenna should probably be pointed back at your forehead - with no phones, tablets, visors or anything else touching or blocking it of course.
I agree and practice all that. My firmware is up to date as well. This is what happens to me. I can fly up right above me or far out, or away from me, doesn't matter. I can be a 395' high AGL. AS SOON AS I fly above 400', I get an intermittant control signal loss, if I come back down to 390, 395, 380, whatever, the P2V is happy, I breech 400' AGL and the P2V gets pissed off again. If I push it and keep going up to 600, 800, even made it to 1100 feet once before it RTH on its own intuition. Frankly its easier for it to RTH at that altitude anyway. It takes a long time for it to come home safely. But its fun to watch.
However, I can fly out horizonally at to 1100, 1200 feet and the P2V is cool with it. But soon as I go up above 400' AGL, it get pissed. I think it is governed. Frankly, above 400' is a pin prick in the sky, but what happens when I'm flying up a canyon, or steep hill? I have REAL problem. Where live in canyon land, This flaw will cause a crash and long hike to try to retreive my P2V.
I've contacted DroneFly two weeks ago and have not received a reply. I sent them a mail again last Friday, still no reply. Thats Pretty Bad Service.
Thanks guys! and Merry Christmas.
Jeff