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That would be the last position recorded when flying with LitchiDon't think it matters, Litchi picks up the last position stored in the controller for that function.
That would be the last position recorded when flying with LitchiDon't think it matters, Litchi picks up the last position stored in the controller for that function.
Yes, you're absolutely correct, I just did a test. Litchi remembered the position from last time I used Litchi, not from the controller.I don't know how that Litchi feature works, but I can tell you flight data is not stored on the remote controller.
I agree, this is a very good website and very informative for all new DJI pilots like me!Very impressed with the detailed, informed assistance you all have and offer OP and those of us here to learn.
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Here's what your flight log tells me:
Note: It's not uncommon for the altitude reported by your Phantom to be up to 20 feet off.
- When you took the photo at the end of your flight, you can see your Phantom was well above the palm trees at 96 feet.
- The connection was lost shortly after taking that final photo.
- Since the RTH altitude was set to 98 feet, your Phantom ascended from 95 feet to 98 feet and started returning home.
- At that time, the battery was at 49% and had about 9.2 minutes of flight time remaining. The RTH time was estimated to take 53 seconds. So, your Phantom had plenty of time to make it back to the home point.
- On the way back, your Phantom had to fly over at least two tall buildings. Those buildings and or the structures on top of the roofs could have been 98+ feet over the takeoff point.
- I'm guessing your Phantom either crashed into the side of one of the buildings and fell to the ground, crashed onto one of the balconies, or hit one of the structures on top of one of the buildings and crashed on the roof.
Note: The red line in the image below shows the path your Phantom would have taken when it returned back to the home point. The blue circles are the locations where I believe it crashed.
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Did you have your FAA number (or your phone number) on the bird? I would think anyone who finds it would try to make contact with you (or the FAA).
Well, true. I certainly don't hold out much hope for humanity these days, but having his number/contact info on there would increase his odds from zero to something slightly above.By contact you mean sell on eBay right? LOL
I mean putting your details on it certainly helps if someone honest finds it but these things are expensive now. I'd be keeping an eye out on eBay and local for sale ads for a slightly damaged drone
I had that happen, I held the UP command to make sure well high enoughHey guys, drone_crasher is in the house...
I flew near a cruise port yesterday evening, hoping to take some great videos of leaving ships but suddenly my screen blacked out - 'aircraft disconnected' - all 18 satellites were gone and my reception as well.
I was waiting for the drone to return home but after several minutes I went to the last know location without success. The RTH setting was at 90ft, too high to hit palm trees. I will upload the log for you to get a better understanding. PS: I was talking to my brother via speaker on the phone who I was filming when the screen blacked out. I told him ' dude, i lost control of this bird' while he was confirming that the LED's of the drone changed to a blinking white color and disappeared towards my direction. Home distance was about 1300ft.
I still have not found the drone btw. That happened last night.
My conclusion :
Due to the busy port and the leaving cruise which I saw from distance, it must have interfered with my connection. The drone was on his way to me but lost signal and GPS location so from my research I gathered that it would hover somewhere until it runs out of battery? After around 10minutes I was connected to the drone again. It said 'motor obstructed' and the battery life was decreasing from 29% to around 15%. I wasn't able to find the drone, it got dark and this morning I didn't see it either. Also, why does it not show me on the app map where it's location is (while the battery lasted) ? .
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drone_crasher
Hey guys... I understand and agree about setting a proper RTH height but if this was a Phanton 4...the P4 advertises (with the settings set properly in the DJI APP) that the P4 should move horizontally or rise above if it's obstacle sensors are on right?
A short while ago there was video of a P4 about to hit a building but it stopped, flew higher, then cleared the building.
Can anyone explain? Thanks.
That's correct. The obstacle sensing system is not foolproof though. For example, it cannot see small objects (e.g. power lines and small tree branches) and it might not be able to detect objects in low light conditions. It would be safest to set the proper RTH altitude before taking off each time.the P4 advertises (with the settings set properly in the DJI APP) that the P4 should move horizontally or rise above if it's obstacle sensors are on right?