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Just got a new Phantom 2 Vision+ & trying to verify before flying that it has no defects in hopes of preventing another flyoff. I also have a GPS tracker attached. After updating to 3.02, I checked the IMU Status on the Tools tab, and was informed that I needed to do a basic IMU calibration...

Thanks for the review. Looks like this will fit as a carry-on? Also, would you be comfortable checking this if necessary? And finally, what specifically are the papers that you carry around. Appreciate it.

Like midwestjeff, on my flyaway the radar was way off, and the final screen showed the camera tilted compared to the horizon.

Has anyone heard of the Spot Trace? It uses satellites for communication so should work anywhere in the world, unlike the other trackers in this thread that require a cellular connection--good luck if you're in a remote park. $100 + $100/yr contract. It's also waterproof and offers updates every...

midwestjeff: I feel your pain. If it was in an urban area, I would suggest putting up Lost signs with a $100 reward. Both of our flyaways sound GPS related. SimonEagle: sorry to hear that as well. Sounds like your problem may have been caused by a malfunctioning gyroscope or accelerometer...

Re: Phantom Fly-Aways debunked & possible solutions DBS, thank you so much for making this video and explaining your theory. This sounds plausible for some flyaways! Great to see the community rallying to try to prevent this problem. In my flyaway, the home location was set correctly as...

I just updated the first post with advice for avoiding / dealing with flyaways. Please let me know if you have additional suggestions & I'll add them.

I tested the failsafe in Phantom mode by flying out of the TX range & it returned home. I didn't test it after switching to Naza mode so not sure tbh. Good suggestion though, I'll continue to do a thorough search around where it was last spotted.

I was flying in NAZA mode after following these instructions: http://www.pattayadays.com/2014/03/naza ... -2-vision/. My understanding after consulting with the NAZA documentation is that the failsafe operates the same as in Phantom mode: it returns to home gps and lands. Please correct me if...

I connected the phantom to the Mac application for the first time the night before, and was prompted to update & restart the phantom. I don't recall the version number but presume it was the latest and I think the vision+ shipped with 3.0. My first several flights were on stock firmware with no...

Yes it is. If you have a quad with a camera, would you be able to help me look on the roofs of a few buildings on main green? My best hope for recovering it is if the failsafe landed on a flat roof. Of course, it also may have continued to fly off but I lost vision so unfortunately not sure.

Thanks for the thoughts. (1) FPV mode was off. You're right, the camera angle is odd and I recall watching it veer up and leftwards when it started to fly off. Might this indicate a problem with the gyroscope? (2) Agreed, RF seems the likely culprit (3) Is that the icon below sd card/gps? I...

To have these available, you need to be in NAZA mode. This article explains what that means and why you should do it: http://www.pattayadays.com/2014/03/naza ... -2-vision/. There is a minor typo in my first post: it should say I moved S1 to failsafe--when writing this I forgot that S1 is on...

****EDIT**** As this thread is getting some attention, I thought I'd compile the best tips here at the top for avoiding a flyaway & what to do when it happens. Before flying: - Write contact information on your Phantom - Buy a GPS tracker & attach it. $100 today could save you $1300 tomorrow...

Sorry to bump an old thread, but this is one of the top results for "dji phantom squaretrade" so I thought it'd be valuable to have the answer put here. Which Squaretrade insurance policy did you buy? Camera, Electronics, or something else? Thanks!