Recent content by Schaferpho

Thanks everyone for weighing in on my problem. It is great that a forum like this exists, with people willing to help complete strangers. As for my machine, I've tried everything - for going on three weeks. Something is clearly wrong with it - and I have returned it. I'm simply not going to...

Yes, the green light goes on, so they are communicating. Shouldn't the Flight Mode switch simply toggle between ATTI, P and S? Or is there another step required?

Thanks so much for taking the time to respond, Traveler. I have the Phantom 4 Pro +, so yes, I am using the app, built in to the controller. And yes, I have gone through the manual many times, and find it poorly written and largely inadequate for problem-solving. The tutorials are helpful, but...

Hi All, I have been trying for weeks to get my new Phantom 4 Pro+ airborne - without success. There are a number of issues, but this one is critical. It is set on ATTI and therefore will not lock into satellites. The Flight Mode switch seems to have no effect, nor can I select P Mode in my...

Again, thanks so much for having a look. None of those things have fixed the problem, I'm afraid. I have a request in to DJI, but have not heard very positive things about their responsiveness - we'll see!

Thanks for the quick reply tcope. No, the flight mode is on P, and has been since I initially set it up. So that's not it. I'm not sure how to send you a photo of the error msg. But under Overall Status it says "updates required". Click on that and you get two msgs: Navigation System Error...

Hi All - I have spent 2 days in the California desert trying to get my new P4P+ off the ground. Two problems: one, the GPS strength icon is not illuminated on the Controller, so no matter what I do, I am dead in the water. I am in open flat country - so interference is not an issue. Second...