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    New P4P crashed into a building - GPS and no VPS/OAS didn't work

    Nice, hope you enjoy it then ;-)
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    New P4P crashed into a building - GPS and no VPS/OAS didn't work

    "It works best in daylight in direct sun" doesn't mean it won't work efficiently in other conditions. Yes I'm well aware of the limitations, so much aware I made clear I never, ever rely on OA intentionally regardless of the environment conditions. As I said before, that's different than...
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    New P4P crashed into a building - GPS and no VPS/OAS didn't work

    Thanks mate, I used an iPhone 6S and Oslo Mobile. It was a small production for lcal company making a campaign in social media. Yeah that's exactly what happened, a moment of distraction and it drifted to the building pretty quick. When I woke up to it and took measures it was already hitting...
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    New P4P crashed into a building - GPS and no VPS/OAS didn't work

    Thanks everyone for the support and insights, unfortunately the P4P is damaged beyond repair (just got confirmation) BUT lesson learned, it's just a drone and I've been offered a good discount from local DJI rep on a new P4P (pr P+) because he's taking the remnants of the aircraft, including the...
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    New P4P crashed into a building - GPS and no VPS/OAS didn't work

    Believe me there was more than enough light, it was a bright evening and even though I was between buildings and there was shades and all it was pretty clear. Certainly not dim nor dark. There's some PP effects (vignetting, etc.) applied maybe that's why it looks a bit darker, but there was no...
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    New P4P crashed into a building - GPS and no VPS/OAS didn't work

    Yeah, a couple of seconds of distraction is all it took. BAM. It's usually like that with drones, a bit different from crashing a copter or plane in my experience. I tried to act on instinct and practice/training but I had already set this up for myself in the moments before, really. I wasn't...
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    New P4P crashed into a building - GPS and no VPS/OAS didn't work

    Nah I didn't take as you were being unsympathetic, it's OK and I take full responsibility for my mistake as I said it had to happen one day... I guess... LOL. Of course it's possible to fly a lifetime without a crash like this, I've lost quite a few planes and copters so I know the feeling :p So...
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    New P4P crashed into a building - GPS and no VPS/OAS didn't work

    True, but there´s no ATTI practice in the world that can save us in some situations. I mean, of course it´s good to know and have experience and it can be a saver indeed, but it´s not a safe pass. I´m quite used to fly without GPS (quads, helis, planes...), even the Phantom line, tons of time in...
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    New P4P crashed into a building - GPS and no VPS/OAS didn't work

    Yeah as I said I was in Tripod mode a few times, but disabled it to get some shots... Next time I´ll be more carefull for sure, I guess with time and after all these yrs flying all these things we can get soft at occasion. Yeah I´ve crashed a whole lot of quads, helis and planes in all these yrs...
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    New P4P crashed into a building - GPS and no VPS/OAS didn't work

    It was in Tripod mode a few times but I remember disabling it on times too, so I honestly can´t say how it was set at the time it drifted. Probably not in Tripod or else it would have avoided the building (I guess LOL).
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    New P4P crashed into a building - GPS and no VPS/OAS didn't work

    Yesterday I lost my new P4P during an innocent flight. I was shooting some skateboarders in an alley and everything was fine. Suddenly the AC started to drift towards a nearby building, I acted quickly and turned it away but it was too late it kept going and hit the building. Fell some good 5...
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    To people that own a P4 would you recommend still a P4P?

    Of course that's a personal decision about the price difference and the need or not for the sensors. I for myself don't often run into situations where I actually need (or better yet, would rely confidently) on the OA system. But I acknowledge the feature and its usefulness on specific...
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    P4Pro + or iPad?

    I also pondered a lot before finally deciding for the "regular" P4P. I'm a 100% iOS guy and been using my 6S, Mini4, Air and Pro 9.7 with my DJI devices for yrs without a single issue. The + screen looks awesome and must definitely be a good choice too, I almost got it. But I prefer iOS and the...
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    New P4P not acquiring satellites

    Hi everyone! Took my brand new P4P for its first flight yesterday, and it wouldn't lock on GPS because ZERO satellites registered. The sat icon would show 4-5 sat for a second or two then go back to blank. Tried a few times without success. I've performed all updates and calibrations...
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    Phantom 4 Pro Sensor Questions + 3D Photommetry Software Build Times Cut By 20X

    You mean, compared to previous Phantom versions (3 and 4) the time to render 3D models and maps may be cut by that much? If so, are you talking about station (such as a PC or Mac) or cloud (provider)? Thanx!