Found a DJI phantom porfessional drone

[THELAW]

Hi Tom. I think you contacted me. I'm in Southeastern PA. You told me it was a Phantom 4k which I didn't have a controller for. I have controllers for a P3 Professional. Bring it by and I can check it out. Thanks. Mark.

The guy with the battery has it temporarily he. Also has the same model
If he can’t do anything I’ll contact you again

 

[THELAW]

I contacted DJI with all the numbers I could find on the unit they weren’t very helpful
Told me to take in to local police
I’m going to try FAA next

 

[THELAW]

Good idea on taking props off

 

[Clockman]

I contacted DJI with all the numbers I could find on the unit they weren’t very helpful
Told me to take in to local police
I’m going to try FAA next

It is admirable that you are trying to track down the owner but like somebody else said, they have probably moved on from it a long time ago.

 

[DJL123]

I found a drone and want to try to get it back to the owner
help me find them if possible
how do I tell what model it is
it has a 4k camera
says on it phantom professional
is it a 3 or 4
tom

 

[DJL123]

What model is it. I’ve lost my Phantom 4 Pro. It’s insured bit I have to come up even with a broken aircraft for them to honor the insurance.

 

[THELAW]

ITS A PHANTOM 3 PROFESSIONAL

 

[RodPad]

I really don't think plugging the battery in "hot" is a good idea, like was mentioned earlier if there's a problem it could be disastrous! The batteries internal electronics will protect against shorts etc,,,, however with a hot battery your still at risk, it only takes 0.6-0.8th of an amp to kill a person, and brother these batteries can be lethal! I believe it to be much safer to plug it in then press release press again and hold to turn the battery on, if there's an issue the battery won't turn on because of its international electronics!

Yeah I agree, this was the only way I could make sure he new the battery was actually powered on.
Oh, I did this by accident once.

Rod

 

[RodPad]

We plugged the battery in then powered it up
The battery stayed lit up but nothing happened
Didn’t leave in very long like 10 seconds

Ok, It was unclear if you new how to turn on the battery.

Rod

 

[RodPad]

Good idea on taking props off

Yes, I'm surprised the guy you got the battery from, didn't mention that?

Rod

 

[RodPad]

Ok . Maybe the mainboard is bad. Excessive moisture and these drone do not get along. Bring it by i can do further testing if you want. I'm in Downingtown.

I agree, its most likely toasted by now.

Rod

 

[THELAW]

if its TOASTED is it fixable or just spare parts now

 

[Clockman]

It's fixable but you would need a new mainboard. I can replace the mainboard but it starts to run into some $$$$$$ mostly because of the cost of the mainboard which is getting harder to find.

 

[THELAW]

ok like I said the friend with the battery has it and ill get it back and bring it to you Clockman
for inspection
Tom