Phantom 4 malfunction and loss

[afx]

if phantom doesn't respond to the RC then even ATTI won't help.

 

[Les Corbett]

I'm very we to the UAS world, so forgive my naivety. Could the flyaway have been caused by a very high Kp Index. I've read this could impact GPS signal.


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[konidair]

Strange on my P3P F is the left position, Atti is center, P is right position.

Can you post a pic?

 

[Meta4]

I'm very we to the UAS world, so forgive my naivety. Could the flyaway have been caused by a very high Kp Index. I've read this could impact GPS signal.

No .. K-index is a forum myth.
There's no evidence at all that K-index has ever had any noticeable effect on Phantom flying.
At worst, it could make your GPS accuracy a few feet off but it will not cause flyaways, falling from the sky or loss of control.
If ever the K-index is high enough to cause trouble, your Phantom would be the last of your worries.

 

[Ajginger]

I will send the log today.. Last night i was still hoping i found it.. It is not a troll i really lost it.. For those that say pilot error, why did GPS just turned off in a clear sky?.. Why it did not respond to my commands?, why i lost video 3 min. Later? Why when i tried return to home several times it said Failed? Im at work, i already received and return the usage questionnaire that DJI customer service sent me, im waiting on a response which customer service said it can take 3 weeks. They also had me send in the proof of purchase, which it was from the Apple store.

Could you get a p3 and fly the direction it went to see if you can locate where it landed?
I know its a long shot but white stands out well on fpv.

 

[Meta4]

Thread title changed to something more accurate.
Unless Ralph wants to come back with some data and details, we can only guess.
The most logical explanation is user error.

 

[Meta4]

Could you get a p3 and fly the direction it went to see if you can locate where it landed?
I know its a long shot but white stands out well on fpv.

If Ralph had provided data instead of running away and hiding, there's a good chance we could have told him where to look for his phantom.

 

[Ajginger]

I'm dubious. He clearly has little knowledge of how to fly a quad. It's not difficult to switch to atti and regain control.

I wouldn't have known that this will work !
It's only been through reading this thread that has taught me this fact so I wouldn't judge it to be a dubious claim just on this .

 

[StevenQX]

If Ralph had provided data instead of running away and hiding, there's a good chance we could have told him where to look for his phantom.

Maybe ralph even doesn't have a p4. Do you rmember the gay porn man that last year after p3 was launched opens threads over threads with different nicknames about p3 issues?

 

[SZNJ732]

Breaking news: Ralphie has shared his flight log!
Here it is:

Ralphie, if this log is incorrect, please upload the correct version.
We are here to help!!
And sorry to hear that you lost your brand new P4. Hopefully you will find it soon. Good luck!

 

[John N Kronyak]

Use the line on the map. That is a straight line from the phantom to the home point. Turn around and fly along the line.

Too late for advice.

 

[woodtigerfish]

Gulp, this is all of our worst nightmare's espcially those of us who just bought a P4... good luck 'Ralph'.

 

[SZNJ732]

Maybe ralph even doesn't have a p4. Do you rmember the gay porn man that last year after p3 was launched opens threads over threads with different nicknames about p3 issues?

You are probably right... Im starting to think that Wreck It Ralph never had a P4... How hard is it to post a screenshot or upload a log?
What was the purpose of this thread anyway? When i crash my P3, i will come on this forum, post flight data, and get advice & opinions from other members, then contact DJI. Even if the crash was 100% my fault. There are a lot of knowledgeable, helpful people on this forum with very valuable advice. So far, my experience with this forum has been nothing but positive...

 

[Toph]

Did a moderator change his forum topic title? Why would someone do that? Whether it's true or not, are people really that freaked out that the P4 could not be a perfect machine? There are a bunch of complaints like short battery life and sub par range issues. Why not just let the experiences speak for themselves?

 

[Davphys]

VERY good point. That's pretty crazy censorship. Will they start to edit comments when we mention the battery life and range both being less than the P3?

Did a moderator change his forum topic title? Why would someone do that? Whether it's true or not, are people really that freaked out that the P4 could not be a perfect machine? There are a bunch of complaints like short battery life and sub par range issues. Why not just let the experiences speak for themselves?

 

[sar104]

VERY good point. That's pretty crazy censorship. Will they start to edit comments when we mention the battery life and range both being less than the P3?

Try Post #126.

 

[caseyb41]

Did a moderator change his forum topic title? Why would someone do that? Whether it's true or not, are people really that freaked out that the P4 could not be a perfect machine? There are a bunch of complaints like short battery life and sub par range issues. Why not just let the experiences speak for themselves?

If you actually read through the thread you would see where the moderator explained he changed it. Also a fly away is a little different than battery life and range issues.


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[Justgregg]

he's probably Collin Quinn from 3dr!!!!!!!

 

[Davphys]

Yes. Announce the censorship and then it's ok.

Try Post #126.

 

[Toph]

If you actually read through the thread you would see where the moderator explained he changed it. Also a fly away is a little different than battery life and range issues.


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Ya I stopped reading after several pages of denial. Why it give the benefit of the doubt and not edit speech? If it's a fake post it's a fake post. But chances are better than not this won't be the only P4 flyaway.
Why can't we just let the chips fall without turning it into a conspiracy?