Hi there,i have flown my phantom 3 once.Can not get it going again. Do I need to calibrate compass every time I need to fly.Cannot get imu calibrated either.Advice please.
Phantom 3 standard
- Thread starter gordieshep
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Hi, I am no expert but I can answer one question , You do not need to calibrate compass before every flight. Once you have successfully calibrated compass there is no need. Good luck.
RodPad
Premium Pilot
@gordieshep,
Welcome to the Forum!
"Can not get it going again."
We need some details...
#1 Can you start the motors?
#2 Any error messages from the app?
#3 How long has in been since you flew it?
Rod
Welcome to the Forum!
"Can not get it going again."
We need some details...
#1 Can you start the motors?
#2 Any error messages from the app?
#3 How long has in been since you flew it?
Rod
I have to agree : You have a problem and we don't know the situation of the drone.... The RC unit... The Tablet/phone... The Aircraft..The Airborne battery ? we need some more answers like Rod Pad asked !
There's quite a few Very important things to get going / started and the others fall in line after that.
There's quite a few Very important things to get going / started and the others fall in line after that.
It’s been about 2months since I flew it. Haven’t been able to get it flying after first flight. Tried a few times and gave up. Keeps saying imu error. On app it’s says calibrate compass but I’ve done that. Maybe reset it and start again. Would that help. Thanks.
RodPad
Premium Pilot
@macaulayjuan,
This was in his first post.
"Cannot get imu calibrated either. "
@gordieshep,
When you bring up your Imu calibration screen you should see some values on the compass, etc.
Professional - IMU Gyroscope Values
Or are they all blank?
Imu and compass,and gyro readings blank
Finally found a screen shot.
compass values...?
Other threads might help out about IMU calibrations.
IMU Calibration
IMU CALIBRATION AND WARMING UP
Search results for query: imu error
Rod
This was in his first post.
"Cannot get imu calibrated either. "
@gordieshep,
When you bring up your Imu calibration screen you should see some values on the compass, etc.
Professional - IMU Gyroscope Values
Or are they all blank?
Imu and compass,and gyro readings blank
Finally found a screen shot.
compass values...?
Other threads might help out about IMU calibrations.
IMU Calibration
IMU CALIBRATION AND WARMING UP
Search results for query: imu error
Rod
I’m new to drones and recently got a p3 standard , I’ve been told that to do an imu calibration , first make sure you get drone as cold as you can , once started there is a heater inside that heats while it’s calibrating , also you must be on a flat level table when doing this , then after you have done it you should calibrate the compass , I’m sure somebody who has already done this will add more
Good luck rob
Good luck rob
RodPad
Premium Pilot
@Rob1468,
Welcome to the Forum!
Please Look at these two threads.
IMU Calibration
IMU CALIBRATION AND WARMING UP
Rod
Welcome to the Forum!
Please Look at these two threads.
IMU Calibration
IMU CALIBRATION AND WARMING UP
Rod
RodPad
Premium Pilot
Man I read this threads over and over looking for clues from the op.
You made me read his post another three times.
Took a look at my bloopers last week.
Is this the correct file please?
Rod
RodPad
Premium Pilot
@macaulayjuan,
Why did you delete your posts?
I didn't have time to give you a like.
I'm supposed to be working. 
I was ready to share this one with you.
"Digging For The Answers"
Weird noise and compass error
Let the OP topic continue......
Rod
Why did you delete your posts?
I didn't have time to give you a like.
I'm supposed to be working. I was ready to share this one with you.
"Digging For The Answers"
Weird noise and compass error
Let the OP topic continue......
Rod
Thanks for that advice Rod@Rob1468,
Welcome to the Forum!
Please Look at these two threads.
IMU Calibration
IMU CALIBRATION AND WARMING UP
Rod
RodPad
Premium Pilot
@Rob1468,
Did you check out those threads?
There isn't a heater
I guess its like the IMU needs to get to the same temperature as it was when it was last calibrated. It definitely makes a difference if it was calibrated in the summer and now it is winter.
@gordieshep,
But are you getting anywhere?
Rod
Did you check out those threads?
There isn't a heater
I guess its like the IMU needs to get to the same temperature as it was when it was last calibrated. It definitely makes a difference if it was calibrated in the summer and now it is winter.
@gordieshep,
But are you getting anywhere?
Rod
Thanks for that,going to try again this weekend. Weather no been good the last week@Rob1468,
Did you check out those threads?
There isn't a heater
I guess its like the IMU needs to get to the same temperature as it was when it was last calibrated. It definitely makes a difference if it was calibrated in the summer and now it is winter.
@gordieshep,
But are you getting anywhere?
Rod
Thank for your help. I managed to get flying today. Kept drone out in shed all night. The same temp as outside. Every went ok with imu and calibration. Thank goodness. Was worried I wouldn’t fly again. Just got to master the flying bits now ?
