I dropped the RC and the silver switch at the top left has broken off and I am unable to use it. Without the switch I am unable to switch it from course lock and would then have to turn the IOC off in order to fly it.
The RC also started beeping after being on for a few minutes I don't know if that means something was knocked loose.
Any suggestions other than sending it in?
I'm going to address your issues by post number in this thread.
1. The controller will beep if left on and unattended. It's so you are alerted to the fact you forgot to turn it off.
2. You've got all week to resolve these issues. We should be able to get you ready for the wedding.
3. To sync a controller to a Phantom, you simply need to push a button.
4. Yep, you can watch the "WiFi", if that's what you're calling live feed. A crappy $30 tablet works for me, up to about 900 feet. I'm in Wyoming and there is literally nothing around for miles, much of the time.
9. I've not heard of folks having trouble with their remote. What remote are you speaking of?
If it's this one (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00Q9BDBSC?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_search_detailpage) Tallyrver referred you to, you misread something.
12. Link please. I believe you are mistaken about not being able to connect.
Great, Lucky 13. Really? Have you checked to see how close to an airport you may be wanting to fly? Ya got military and civilian to deal with. Do some homework. I do realize you probably are NOT trying for that 2,000 foot high picture, but still, do some homework.
14. Your new "Best Friend".
15. I liked that post. You should listen to him/her (I guess a girl could be named Wayne) like I implied in #9.
17 & 18. I'm still up in the air (me sense of humor kicking in now) about that one. Now you're talking about the "Plus" controller. I seem to remember reading something here about that NOT working with the FC40.
19. So, why are we still discussing this. Open the controller, and replace the freaking switch.
OMG... 20. Hey Heredium, there it is. Problem solved, for the moment.
Hi Steve, how are you today? Believe it or not, I liked your post. You offered up the simple solution in "VERY FEW WORDS", provided the OP can melt metal in a controlled manner.
So, get the switch, solder it in (or have a friend or hobby shop do it for five bucks) and then go out and figure out what you do and don't want to do at your brother's wedding. Sure hope you're sharper than me, because it would take me a month to plan that out.
Honestly, I hope I have helped someone here.