Hi to all,
I have owned my Phantom 2 for a bit over a year now, however it has flown a total of about 2.5 minutes. I first flew it in my backyard, and didn't want to venture off too far as the wind was pretty swift. This is the reason I decided on upgrading the landing gear.
I decided I wanted to upgrade the landing gear because I didn't like the narrow skids that came on the Phantom. I ordered several different carbon fiber and plastic sets, and decided to install the one I thought would be best for me. So without knowing, I removed the compass and GPS sensor and installed the new gear. I then reattached the compass and GPS into what I thought was the best location. However once this was all completed, the Phantom would not successfully get a good position with the GPS.
I have contacted DJI numerous times, and I was given a brief idea of what I needed to do to get things back on track with the calibration. I even reinstalled the original landing gear, and tried to get into the software, but I am getting nowhere. I spoke to DJI on the phone a few weeks ago, but they just seem to be all knowing and don't really care about spending time with their customers. I am at the point of selling the Phantom 2 with all of the extra accessories I have purchased for it since I can't get it calibrated.
I have purchased very nice carbon fiber blades, and other items from a very good US vendor. The gimbal has never been installed and I just need to either get it flying or sell it to someone who knows what they are doing. I have purchased smaller quads and have learned the basics of flying these things. I just am frustrated that DJI are such weeners, and now I can't get them to respond to my messages at all.
Does anyone have instructions or directions on how to calibrate the compass in a simple way? I tried using the software on my laptop, but was having issues with it, so I couldn't proceed. Any help would be greatly appreciated. It's that or sell it and just play with the little guys. I purchased the Phantom 2 because I am a private pilot, however it is so windy here in south Texas that i can get more flying time with a quad than I can in a real plane. I sold my own aircraft and figured once I get the hang of the Phantom I could upgrade to an FPV setup and at least get the feeling I am flying. Seemed like a good idea at the time, but a year later I am still not in the air. Can anyone help a newbie?
Thanks.
Howie
I have owned my Phantom 2 for a bit over a year now, however it has flown a total of about 2.5 minutes. I first flew it in my backyard, and didn't want to venture off too far as the wind was pretty swift. This is the reason I decided on upgrading the landing gear.
I decided I wanted to upgrade the landing gear because I didn't like the narrow skids that came on the Phantom. I ordered several different carbon fiber and plastic sets, and decided to install the one I thought would be best for me. So without knowing, I removed the compass and GPS sensor and installed the new gear. I then reattached the compass and GPS into what I thought was the best location. However once this was all completed, the Phantom would not successfully get a good position with the GPS.
I have contacted DJI numerous times, and I was given a brief idea of what I needed to do to get things back on track with the calibration. I even reinstalled the original landing gear, and tried to get into the software, but I am getting nowhere. I spoke to DJI on the phone a few weeks ago, but they just seem to be all knowing and don't really care about spending time with their customers. I am at the point of selling the Phantom 2 with all of the extra accessories I have purchased for it since I can't get it calibrated.
I have purchased very nice carbon fiber blades, and other items from a very good US vendor. The gimbal has never been installed and I just need to either get it flying or sell it to someone who knows what they are doing. I have purchased smaller quads and have learned the basics of flying these things. I just am frustrated that DJI are such weeners, and now I can't get them to respond to my messages at all.
Does anyone have instructions or directions on how to calibrate the compass in a simple way? I tried using the software on my laptop, but was having issues with it, so I couldn't proceed. Any help would be greatly appreciated. It's that or sell it and just play with the little guys. I purchased the Phantom 2 because I am a private pilot, however it is so windy here in south Texas that i can get more flying time with a quad than I can in a real plane. I sold my own aircraft and figured once I get the hang of the Phantom I could upgrade to an FPV setup and at least get the feeling I am flying. Seemed like a good idea at the time, but a year later I am still not in the air. Can anyone help a newbie?
Thanks.
Howie