Phantom 3 standard- max altitude

[petenyce405]

Still only hit 400ft today- I think it is because I am close to an airport


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[Suntana]

I could be wrong but if you change your location on your phone or tablet to US or Canada it may make a difference.


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[gvsukids]

Still only hit 400ft today- I think it is because I am close to an airport


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I don't see anything about a height when close to an airport.

https://www.faa.gov/uas/media/Sec_331_336_UAS.pdf
Model Aircraft Operations


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[petenyce405]

I think there is a restriction built into the app if you are close to an airport or no fly zone- I have the new app and I believe it is a safety feature but thanks


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[Tony Cowan]

If you are close to airport. It will not fly. So that's not issue. Unless you are outside the 3 mile zone of major airport. Anyway the max is 500m not feet. 1640 ft. Go in settings and make sure it is there

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[petenyce405]

Today I went to a beach not near an airport and I hit over 600 feet- makes me believe if you are close to and airport app regulates to 400ft here in Ny. Great day for a flight see viedo

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[mikecorn1]

Did you land on the sand? I would be worried about getting sand all over it.

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[petenyce405]

I have landing gear attached to the drone- or my buddy launched it from a piece of foam from his pack

DJI Phantom 3 Landing Gear


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[Trevor.s]

Hi all-

What is the max height/altitude the ps 3 can reach? I have hot 400ft only. I took it out of beginner mode, just curious as I can not find a max altitude rating.

Does the phantom regulate the height based on variables?


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In my experience, the P3S has been able to reach about 1,100 to 1,200 feet before losing signal and initiating RTH.

 

[roymoon]

Mine will do the max 1640 feet.
But you can't be directly underneath it.
Move it off a couple hundred feet.

 

[Trevor.s]

Mine will do the max 1640 feet.
But you can't be directly underneath it.
Move it off a couple hundred feet.

Very good point! Ill try this later today

 

[Philltayl]

But are there certain things that will limit the max altitude? I can only reach 400ft max in my area- not that I want to go over 1k but I am curious as I feel like I am limited- I am flying the bird at 5 miles from an airport but any other things contribute to low altitude?


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As a pilot of human carrying aircraft, and a drone flyer , I think you are one of the special kind of people who should not be let anywhere near a drone or any other kind of of UAV.....for your own safety and that of others.

 

[Martin Fiset]

Hi all-

What is the max height/altitude the ps 3 can reach? I have hot 400ft only. I took it out of beginner mode, just curious as I can not find a max altitude rating.

Does the phantom regulate the height based on variables?


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I reached the 500 meters limit (1650 feet) with the ArgTek antennas, could of gone much higher but app wont let us..And the view is crazy from that high..

 

[Amigorick]

I was near the Talladega National Forest in Alabama and got 3400 feet easy with my P3S.


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[Martin Fiset]

I was near the Talladega National Forest in Alabama and got 3400 feet easy with my P3S.


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3600 feet high or far?

 

[Jeff Miller]

But are there certain things that will limit the max altitude? I can only reach 400ft max in my area- not that I want to go over 1k but I am curious as I feel like I am limited- I am flying the bird at 5 miles from an airport but any other things contribute to low altitude?


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[Jeff Miller]

But are there certain things that will limit the max altitude? I can only reach 400ft max in my area- not that I want to go over 1k but I am curious as I feel like I am limited- I am flying the bird at 5 miles from an airport but any other things contribute to low altitude?


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[Toddf]

Where are you located?

 

[Jeff Miller]

Depending on the class of airspace you are in the software will limit your altitude. You should go online and buy a pilots sectional map. It will show you the class of airspace you are in as well as the boundaries of the restricted airspace associated with your local airport. Commercial UAS pilots are not allowed to fly within class B, C, & D airspace without contacting the local ATC center. It would be a good idea if you are didn't either.

 

[WilliamM]

I think there is a restriction built into the app if you are close to an airport or no fly zone- I have the new app and I believe it is a safety feature but thanks


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Yes, think your correct. That there's two different NFZ limits. The inner circle is a complete NFZ, and an outer circle is a height limit imposed by the Go app or FW of the AC.

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