New to drones!

[casperflys]

So guys I just got my new P3S and panicking!!! so I tried to firmware update and during the whole time the camera gimbal was making a whining noise and lights were going all crazy. I've confused myself for so many how to videos and research that I'm afraid to do anything else. I actually got my drone for me local target here in Colorado Springs Colorado for the same price that DJ I had it on sale for 399. Today I have been a mistake not getting the bird from DJI? Please help, maybe a video link. Thanks for everybody's help

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[x5rdman]

So did the update finish or what is the problem now?


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[Shawn Hughes]

Also new here. Just flew my Phantom 3 Std today. But last night i had the same issue as you with the firmware update, flashing ligts and motor sounds. I discovered my fitst mistake was not removing the gimbal clamp. That stopped the sounds. The lights never stopped the weird flashing, and the very limited docs did not explain the flashing. Finally I figured from trying the simulator mode that the remote needed to be re linked. I did it through the app, and finally it all worked.

Don't panic. (Thanks Hitchhikers Guide)

 

[Oso]

Good info guys. You may want to also post this info in the P3S forum so it reaches more P3S owners.

 

[mau5_h3ad]

As you install the firmware update, the drone makes a very alarming beeping sound. Have no fear, this is normal. When the firmware update is completed, the sound pattern changes and you know it installed correctly.

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[mau5_h3ad]

Oh, and if I'm not mistaken the whining sound you hear from the gimbal is a tiny fan that turns on to keep things from overheating

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[Alex Baxter]

Ignore the noises and the strange sequence of lights, follow the instructions and be PATIENT

 

[casperflys]

It did update but now will not connect to the drone Wi-Fi. The gimbal started making noise like a hissing sound after I did the update and when I shut down drone the gamble and the cameras kind a drop. I didn't notice that before. How do I know for sure that the update did work? Thanks for the patients in your pilots help!


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[x5rdman]

The gimbal going loose after turned off the drone is normal. If you can't connect to the controller, follow the manual to reconnect.



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[Numone]

Oh, and if I'm not mistaken the whining sound you hear from the gimbal is a tiny fan that turns on to keep things from overheating

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Standard doesn't have a fan on the gimbal.

 

[Numone]

Everyone will be pleased to help, but before you push the great-bid panic button, please please please will you read the manual, watch the DJI intro videos re-read the manual and especially, watch the videos again. You get the drift.....

 

[Deleted member 68677]

I can help you... I also live in the springs. Let me know if you would like to meet up...

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