Taking off from truck bed

[Bull94]

Is it safe to take off from the bed of a truck or will that mess with the signals and compass?


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[msinger]

It's not a good idea to take off near any large magnetic metal objects.

From the Phantom manual:

 

[Bull94]

It's not a good idea to take off near any large magnetic metal objects.

Same thing with the new aluminum f150?


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[msinger]

Same thing with the new aluminum f150?

If the truck is 100% aluminum (which I highly doubt), then it should be fine.

 

[Fplvert]

Is it safe to take off from the bed of a truck or will that mess with the signals and compass?


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This will give you compass error that will cause the phantom to fly erratically.

 

[Fplvert]

Same thing with the new aluminum f150?


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It still has a steel frame.

 

[Bull94]

Great, lol my plan was to be able to use a bed cover to take off and land from which would help when there's nowhere flat to take off and land from. I was thinking it would especially be great for the inspire since I read it needs to be on a flat surface before take off to calibrate?


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[lonjsnyder]

With an iOS device, you can use the TeslaMeter on this free app to check for magnetic interference: Multi Measures 2 - The all-in-1 measuring toolkit on the App Store
If you must take off from an area giving you a compass error and can't change your take off point, then you can try raising you take off point using a tall plastic bin. A last resort could be a risky standing hand release take off.


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[Bull94]

With an iOS device, you can use the TeslaMeter on this free app to check for magnetic interference: Multi Measures 2 - The all-in-1 measuring toolkit on the App Store
If you must take off from an area giving you a compass error and can't change your take off point, then you can try raising you take off point using a tall plastic bin. A last resort could be a risky standing hand release take off.


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Awesome thank you for sharing that.Are there any specific ranges of interference I should be on the lookout for?


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[lonjsnyder]

Should be only a few feet ....My take off points are often from a concrete parking structure with highly concentrated sections rebar in it. Moving my take off point just a few feet will eliminate the compass error.


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[MTH]

I use something like this:
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Adams-Manufacturing-Corporation-Quik-Fold-Side-Table/22641923

But then, being an old fart, I've been know to use one of these while flying:
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Adams-Manufacturing-Corporation-Quik-Fold-Chair/22641938

Not tried a RTH but have had no problem with manual landings.