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I would have thought the easiest way to check the model would be to simply look at the DJI Go screen. Mine shows Phantom 3 4K, which is exactly the model I have.
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I been trying to reply to y'all guys/girls/other, but every time I start typing, the words get slower n slower, then crash. And I gotta start all over again, and forget what I even wrote.
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Anyway, thanks everyone. It's great to have people willing to help. Anyone near South Carolina? I live about 50 miles from Myrtle Beach.
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Also, mine is just a 4k. But it still has more distance (from researching) than the standard. Also has other upgrades, like ground positioning sensors. And it did cost about $400 more than the standard when it was new.
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I have a few other issues, if anyone can give me some helpful advice. Is it normal for a DJI Phantom 3 4k or other models to drift/wander? Sometimes when hovering about 10ft from the ground, it drifts about a couple feet or so, and sometimes lowers a foot or so. One time, I lifted it to about 10 ft, and from about 8-10 ft away from me, and let it hover. Then I happen to look at the go app screen for just a few seconds, to check everything. When I looked up, the Phantom was about ready to give me a haircut. It lowered, and drifted towards me. I think I had at least (no less) 9 sats at the time. I always to the drone dance before take off, even at home, where I fly most. I tried the IMU CAL. And idk if it helped, or not. I know the amount of sats make a difference, but it does this no matter how many sats. It's hard to tell if or how much it wanders when it's high (over 100ft) but I think it does it then as well. One time, yesterday (when I was paying attention to this issue) , I had it hovering about 240ft, and buy watching the GO screen, I noticed it drop about a foot or so. Clear skies, 10/11 sats and not far from me. My question, is any of this normal, or common? Also one other related issue. And could have to do with the same thing or problem (if it is a problem). It never lands in the same place it took off from, when I press return home (from "roughly" 200ft up, and 200ft away give or take). I have it set to return home, to home point (not where the controller is), and at 60M (aprox 200ft). It says "home point has been updated" when i start the motors. Most of the time it lands about 8ft away from my landing pad/take-off. I've seen several videos of guys doing a return home, using a portable landing pad, and the P3s land on that pad. So idk, am I doing something wrong, or is the drone defective? Or is there anything I can do to fix it? I know that's a lot to read, I appreciate your time, and thank you. Oh, one other thing. I think the drone is still at factory update, 1.6.50 . Idk if that "REALLY" makes a huge difference. I'm just afraid to update it (firmware), incase something goes wrong, and I can't fly at all. Again, thanks! And happy holidays!
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If something is not working normally or a new user does not yet know how to connect, it is not uncommon for the app to not show a model or to show the incorrect model. I strongly prefer other ways to help users figure out which model they have. Identifying a model is most often needed when someone buys a second hand drone from someone and it is sold as being something it is not. For example, P3P vs. P3-4K is a common mix up.
