Recent content by PDM

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    Controller Dead as a Doornail

    I appreciate the suggestion, but the screws holding the remote together are a special tamper-proof type, so I'm inclined to not try to get it open. Besides, that will likely void my DJI warranty.
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    Controller Dead as a Doornail

    Thanks. I've sent an email to DJI support.
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    Controller Dead as a Doornail

    Thanks, but I've pushed and held the on and off button a dozen times with no response.
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    Controller Dead as a Doornail

    I have about 4 hours flying with my Phantom 3 4K and I just discovered that the controller is DOA. I last used it about 2 weeks ago and stored it with about a 70% charge. I've never dropped it or exposed it to moisture. I've never had any previous issues with the controller either. I pushed the...
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    I'm trying to become a certified drone pilot

    This video of an FAA presentation might help:
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    Controller to iPad Cable: Necessary?

    Aha! Not all P3s have the same interface. Thanks.
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    Birds of Prey

    I had a Redtail Hawk swoop in aggressively several times, but it never made contact with my drone.
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    Controller to iPad Cable: Necessary?

    Thanks. But that doesn't explain why I see others flying Phantoms with cables between their controller and iPad. Is that only for older models?
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    Controller to iPad Cable: Necessary?

    I'm fairly new flying my P3 4K. I fly using my iPad. The P3 didn't come with a cable to connect the controller to my iPad, so I've been going cable-less and I've had no problems. The connection is apparently Wi-Fi only. Two questions: 1) Is wireless okay or am I flying with a weaker...