Recent content by Shadow Art

Based on the replies I figured my problem was structural and not software. Once I started taking things apart and looking closer, I noticed that there was wear marks on the outside of two motors and scuff marks on the inside shell where the motors sit. There didn't appear to be any contact...

Someone in another forum posted that the IMU and compass calibrations should be done while the craft is facing magnetic north. I haven't read this tip anywhere else.

Phantom 2 with H3-3D gimbal had a few rough "landings" due to ring state vortex. Replaced gimbal, checked software update, did advanced IMU calibration* and controller calibration. Compass calibration is good also. (* I did get a warning that MC was too warm during IMU calibration but ignored it...

One rough landing too many and now my gimbal makes this grinding noise during warm up. When it finally settles it's pointing left at the strut. When it isn't powered, all the motors feel smooth and there doesn't appear to be any damage. Before I order a new one, is there anything I can do to...

Thanks everyone. The common response seems to be VRS so I will work on my descent technique.

I have a new Phantom2 and on three different flights I have encountered a problem when doing a descent. Part way thorough it does a little wobble, becomes unresponsive and keeps heading down to the ground. Luckily I have been flying low and slow while learning and always over soft ground so no...