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While flying I have noticed over time it was becoming slower and slower to take pictures. I press the button, and it would do the little circle thing like it’s thinking and then a few moments and it would do the click sound for a photo taken. I figured it was just a signal issue. Last time it...

I reflowed it again, and now it is fine....again. It just maybe it didn’t getting fully reflowed. This time I concentrated on the little resistor to the right of 4 lights. That seems to be the trick. The first time I did I was kinda all over in one area. But that little resistor I think was the...

Do you have to have a wifi signal? Or does cell signal do it? Also will placing it in airplane mode cancel the live feed, which I assume it does. Also wondering with broadcasting live, does this effect the operating signal to the bird? Lot of questions but thought I would ask Sent from my...

Carbon fiber doesn't flex as easily. This lack of flexing puts out micro vibrations into the frame and components. This can loosen screws and interior parts. You should check your airframe frequently if you do use them. They can even get damaged and you can not see the cracks and during...

Remember if you have a fly away, just flip the small flight mode switch back and forth. If it's in P mode, switch it to ATTI, then back to P.....or vice versa. This in most cases will get control back. Not sure about the grayed out issue. Sorry about your phantom. The loss of control could...

So a few things I see right from the beginning. Now not knowing this States laws, I maybe off a little, but most States are similar. First thing they point out is that the guy in the truck following them is on the phone which is illegal. Well in most states you can talk on the phone if you...

Unmanned Aircraft Systems. Check this out, it will explain everything. Also check out the IACRA website too. Sent from my iPad using PhantomPilots

I would stay away from carbon fiber props. They are very stiff and do not flex. This makes them perform well, but they place a higher stress on the frame and give off micro vibrations. Things will works themselves loose like screws over time so you have to watch things like that when doing...

Commercial insurance is different. The AMA won't cover you unless you are at an AMA recognized flying field. If you are looking for commercial insurance covering you, the drone and at least 1M in coverage I would consider one that specifically is meant for that like Global Aerospace Insurance...

Wondering why the app has no reviews I can see. I have always heard if an app has no reviews there maybe a hacker at work. Sent from my iPad using PhantomPilots

Well to fly in B,C, D and E to sfc, you must obtain ATC permission. The biggest issue is that the FAA has not made this that easy right now. Eventually you are to go through the FAA UAS portal and request airspace authorization. They say when they get is working correctly it will be almost...

Took my test 8/30, was able to submit the application on 9/2, got my temp 9/9 overnight, then got the email is was available 9/10. The minute it showed in IACRA on 9/9 I was able to print it

Remember if you have a fly away quickly switch the P S Atti switch back and forth and back to your original setting. This will help reconnect the bird. I have also seen it work by unplugging the tablet or phone you are using. When u unplug them the controller will still work, but it doesn't...

I am thinking you didn't wait for the P4 to log its home location. The green lights should strobe before you take off. It may have logged its home location as it was in the air and not on the ground before takeoff. If it logged its home location in the air it will act like its on the ground and...