Prompted to calibrate RC

[Rob Levine]

So I've gotten three or four prompts to calibrate the RC (P4P v2) over the past few months and wondering whether this is normal or foreshadowing of something? Everything seems normal after calibration.

 

[msinger]

Check out this guide for best practices on calibrating the compass:

DJI Phantom Compass Calibration Guide | Phantom Help

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www.phantomhelp.com

 

[Rob Levine]

Check out this guide for best practices on calibrating the compass:

DJI Phantom Compass Calibration Guide | Phantom Help

Phantom Help is a site for help with DJI Phantom drones. Find the latest fixes, how-tos, guides, accessories, modifications, and more.

www.phantomhelp.com

So I'm getting prompted to calibrate the RC - NOT the compass. Basically the sticks and gimbal control

 

[msinger]

Ah, my mistake. Any chance the sticks were not in the center when the remote controller was powered on?

 

[Rob Levine]

Ah, my mistake. Any chance the sticks were not in the center when the remote controller was powered on?

Huh good question! I never try to center them before powering up - I just figured that automatically go to the center??

 

[msinger]

Right, you shouldn't have to manually center them. However, they should always be in the center before attempting to power on the remote controller.

 

[Capt KO]

Just a guess. Make sure you hit 'finish' after the calibration or it has to be repeated often. If a stick seems slow or jerky during calibration it may need cleaning or replacement. Move the sticks slowly and watch the numbers closely to see if they jump around or run up/down smoothly as required. Usually these problems show up in flight as well with unusual movements.

 

[WillDi]

Hey, I've had the same thing with my P4P v2. Seems like it's just routine maintenance. As long as everything's good post-calibration, I wouldn't worry too much about it!

 

[ArnoldLeVine]

Dont forget to also calibrate the wheels, and to click on then the finish button as Capt KO said above