Recent content by DeltaWhiskey

Re: Flyaway and recovery All stock with several successful flights with 3.16 firmware. I think rilot has summed up my lesson learned with two words: powerlines = bad

Re: Flyaway and recovery Yes, as sublevel pointed out, I was using the PocketFinder http://www.pocketfinder.com The device is about $99 and requires a $12.95 monthly service fee. Garmin has a similar device that I've seen some people on the forum using. http://www8.garmin.com/followme/

Re: Flyaway and recovery I always take off with a confirmed home lock and all green lights. I was flying in GPS mode. I'm new to the hobby and have spent most of my time in GPS, some time in ATT and about 10 seconds in Manual :shock:. I wouldn't let flyaway stories dissuade me from getting a...

I had the GoPro set to take a pic every 5 seconds so I have a sort of time lapse of the Phantom flying away from me. It is possible it was an orientation problem, but I switched the controller off when I started getting worried about losing sight of the aircraft. You can see me circled in red in...

Hi all. This is my first post, but I've been absorbing knowledge from experienced pilots for a few weeks. I've had my phantom since late August. I updated to 3.16 firmware soon after getting it and I've made about 20 flights. Everything was gong well but I was always concerned about fly aways...