Drone got wet... now says "disconnected".

[Dominic1]

My Phantom 3 got wet, so I took it apart and let it dry for several days. I put it together again today. It turns on and the motors start fine, but there is no video feed and the app says `disconnected`.

I`m not sure if this is because some component was damaged by the water or if I just forgot to reconnect one of the many cables. In any case, where should I start looking to see what`s wrong?

Many thanks,
D.

 

[DanMan32]

Does your mobile see a Wi-Fi address from the standard?

 

[ArmyVet]

Just FYI. The WIFI originates in the controller not the Phantom.
Turn phantom off and turn controller on.
Check if you can connect to your WIFI on your device.

Also for future. I would gently blow compressed air over everything to remove standing water. Just letting it dry out is not enough.

Good luck

 

[Dominic1]

Yes, I can still connect to the wifi using my tablet, although, as ArmyVet points out, this is not surprising because the controller didn't get wet.

Which component is most likely to be the problem here? Is it even possible to buy parts?

 

[DanMan32]

I asked about the Wi-Fi since on an advanced or pro, disconnected means tablet is not communicating with the RC. When it is connected to RC but not RC to AC, it says weak or lost signal.