Resolved - Help Phantom 3 Advanced - Constant Beeping and Flashing Red / Green on Card Slot

You turned it off too early. The last stage lights are off and gimbal is limp.

 

From what I've noticed the camera flashes like this while it's updating. It should also be beeping, D, D, D, D. When it's done it will beep, DD, D. Just wait for that DD, D. Heck, just turn it on and walk away for 10 or 15 minutes.

 

I did the same thing... I formated the card and started over then it worked

 

Yes loud for like 15 min haha steady loud beeping!!!

 

It scares me a lot. Those beeping constant beeping.... different tones faster and faster... wow

 

This is what I'm experiencing after a minor crash into a bush. I've searched all over the internet for solutions and have found none. I've done all of the following and still nothing. Basically it seems the p3 can not communicate with the app/controller because I can't even get the IMU to work. Here is what happened. I updated the latest firmware a few days ago and then the crash happened Saturday morning 9/12/15. The gimbal seems to be fine so far when I fire up the P3 but there are NO LIGHTS and this same constant loud long beeping that changes. I've tried reinstalling the firmware after formatting the sd card in the P3 and still that failed. I will include the txt file from that attempt in this post. Basically the last line says, "Reboot the aircraft and try to upgrade the firmware again." Well, I don't know how to reboot the aircraft any different than I have by turning it off and then on again. I mean I've let this thing run for almost an hour and still nothing. If I could get a IMU calibration option in my app then may be something would work? Any suggestions from seasoned veterans?

 

Is that text file copied directly from the SD card?
It's unusual if so with all the previous success listed.
I think you're supposed to delete the file from the card after checking it, but obviously saving them all to another place is fine.

But back to your problem.
You hit a bush and it wouldn't restart.
Why would updating the firmware fix that?
There's a few things could be damaged but trying to update firmware when it won't run won't have helped any diagnosis.

Something that can happen in a minor jolt is the mechanical movement sensor inside gets stuck.
A sharp tap to the case will often free it. It's more likely something has come adrift inside though.
There are a few plugs have been known to break loose, or a solder connection cracked off.
Getting inside the P3 is more difficult than previous versions but not impossible.
It could be worth looking for anything obviously not in place.

 

Yes copied directly from the SD card. The SD card was formatted so the previous txt files were deleted. The ONLY thing on the formatted SD card was the newest firmware which already was loaded into the craft before it went down.

I never said it wouldn't turn on if that's what you mean by "restart". Never said it "won't run" either. Not sure what you mean by either of those terms. It turns on and even shows SAFE TO FLY in the app.

I don't think I'm versed enough to take this thing apart and look at it. That kind of scares me too. I will try giving it a "sharp tap" to see if I can "free it".

 

No lights and constant loud beeping doesn't sound like normal start up.
It's not worth us guessing what might have gone wrong apparently after hitting the bush.
All you can do is go over it and make sure none of the cables are obviously pulled out then consider sending it for repair.

 

Yeah I haven't been able to get a hold of DJI support as they are always inundated with calls and they hang up on you automatically and ask you to try later. I've contacted Drone Nerds in FL and will probably send there. I haven't been able to see any cables disconnected or anything else that seems out of whack but I'm not a tech or repair guy so that's part of my issue I guess in assessing the situation.

 

list are you having same issue getting a hold of DJI? They are harder to get a hold of than the WH!

 

how did you fix your problem? how long did the annoying *** beep go for ?

 

hello. well how'd you fix yours ? I'm having the same problem. but no lights are on. . just really loud beeping

 

make sure led lights are enabled in the app