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As others have said. But let me add that this is true of course if no physical damage occurred that caused it to flip in the first place. 2nd, if it hits an object midflight and at least one of the rotor was unable to restart, then it's not going to be able to right itself.

Ooohh... steel props. Can I have it in chrome please? I reckon that the smooth surface will make it easier for me to clear away blood and tissue matter. :D

Excellent job robca! I think that's fairly scientific. Can't go wrong with the chip specs. The transceiver chip used on the aircraft, as you deduced, is probably just designed for RX-only, with the TX function crippled. Anyway, the remote controller using RX-only chips pretty much concludes...

Again, working on the assumption that he knew what he was doing, he was very specific about the measurements coming out of both 5.8GHz antennas. In the electronics world, 17dBm (50mW) is one heck of a stray RF.

This was also my belief. But then, assuming that Frenky600 above did his testing properly, how does one explain the aircraft transmitting 'something' on 5.8GHz?

Well I concede then. Without the proper equipment (RF analyzer and protocol analyzer) or access to detailed specs of the P3S, the best anyone can do is speculate.

Bi-directional in the OP's context is in terms of communications. In other words, we're all 100% sure that the controller transmits stick commands using 5.8GHz. But the question is, does the aircraft provide any feedback communications on 5.8GHz? Or all that is done over 2.4GHz, along with the...

If a prop did so much as hit an object, the force could be enough to strip the thread. And since it is often turning at high speed, it usually hits the object multiple times... like an impact tool. And we know how impact tools can remove a stubborn nut or bolt. So if your props have damage...

^ Odd behavior nevertheless. Almost 90% of the settings in there requires the RC and AC to be connected. It's odd because this seems to be the only option that goes away when the mobile device is disconnected.

Yeah, it's more for taking off. Just as a precaution against objects that can be sucked or snagged by the prop wash. I also hand-catch if the landing area is less than ideal.

I can confirm the same. Better report it. Though, I don't have my P3S with me so I don't know if this behavior is due to the app not seeing the aircraft. But like you said, the setting is available in the iOS version whether or not the app is connected.

Not that I'm making a big deal out of it, I feel confident I could've landed it without hitting anything... in ATTI. Just NOT in windy conditions. The P3S gets a little twitchy in P-GPS when satellite lock drops down to 7 and below, which can happen when you suddenly find yourself flying near...

I only have it on the one leg that got the brunt of a relatively minor crash. I think this is caused by over-tightening of the screws from the factory. I was able to 're-torque' mine on Day 1 because I immediately installed prop guards. It's been removed after a few weeks and since then, no...

I'm planning to order this... PGY-Tech Fast Folding Landing Pad (Large / 110cm)

I know that this is stating the obvious but when eyeballing the aircraft, a failsafe method is to keep the drone centered around any object or obstacle.... It's just you, the drone, and the sky behind it. With this in mind, you can pretty much takeoff and land the drone even in relatively thick...