Project Drunken Sparrow

ianwood · May 29, 2014

What is the purpose Project Drunken Sparrow?

To inform potential buyers of the compass declination defect.
To exert pressure on DJI to fix the compass declination defect.
To inform and help existing Phantom 2 owners.

How can I participate?
You are urged to do one or more of the following:

Create engaging images and videos that summarize the problem.
Post content from this thread to social media sites, reviews, forums, etc.
Post even more content like a crazy person!

What are the guidelines?

All content should be informative, short and simple. As if your explaining the problem to your mother (who has ADD).
Do not disparage, berate or complain. Be respectful.
Demonstrate the problem visually. Use drawings, diagrams, animations, videos, etc.
Use text where needed to set context and explain details.
Provide a link to http://www.ianwood.com/drunkensparrow.asp
Use the QR code below if possible.
Use the Drunken Sparrow logo if possible.
Use "DJI Phantom 2" and "Compass Declination" or similar in posts with a title.
Reference that it applies to the DJI Phantom 2 (all versions).

Where should we post the content?

DJI on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/DJIglobal, in posts and comments on DJI posts
DJI on Twitter: https://twitter.com/DJIGlobal, @DJIGlobal, use hashtags #DJICreators, #happyflying, #unhappyflying, #DJI
DJI on Instagram: http://instagram.com/djiglobal, @DJIGlobal, use hashtags #DJICreators, #happyflying, #unhappyflying, #DJI
Retail sites that allow product reviews: Amazon, B&H Photo, others (please post other suggestions).
Review sites: engadget.com, gizmodo.com, tested.com, gigaom.com, others (please post other suggestions).
Forums: list TBD
Anywhere else people might go to look for information before they consider buying.

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ianwood · May 29, 2014

My first contribution. Post it everywhere!

landonkk · May 29, 2014

If you are a member over at RCGroups we need to keep this thread at the top to get views so add your support over there:

http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2175384

I will be making a video this weekend showing the same issues across all three of my P2's.

GMANNZ · May 29, 2014

landonkk said:
If you are a member over at RCGroups we need to keep this thread at the top to get views so add your support over there:

http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2175384

I will be making a video this weekend showing the same issues across all three of my P2's.

make sure you get your title correct or the semantic's police at RC will git ya ..... to funny ... :lol:

landonkk · May 29, 2014

GMANNZ said:
landonkk said:

If you are a member over at RCGroups we need to keep this thread at the top to get views so add your support over there:

http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2175384

I will be making a video this weekend showing the same issues across all three of my P2's.

Click to expand...

make sure you get your title correct or the semantic's police at RC will git ya ..... to funny ... :lol:

I think it will be fine... people whined about it but I stand behind the title. There are people here who are in the "red zone" who have literally said they can't safely fly with this problem. So far it has been up for over 24 hours so I think we are in the clear. Thanks for adding your support over there.

landonkk · May 29, 2014

I just create a FB account to check in over there. (I hate FB :| )

Anyway, looks like we are making some noise on the DJI page. Keep supporting!

CarlJ · May 30, 2014

I got on FB and told them we would not be ignored, but I think they're still ignoring me.

Like riding a bike, right? Gotta keep pedaling.

CarlJ · May 30, 2014

ianwood said:
My first contribution. Post it everywhere!

Funny as hell, and I bet it has the added bonus of really pissing them off.

ianwood · May 30, 2014

IMPORTANT UPDATE

Project Drunken Sparrow is going into a holding pattern. DJI may have a solution for us. Please hold off on posting to social media for the time being.

tom3holer · May 30, 2014

Dum Da Dum Dum

KassioLM · May 30, 2014

All Hail, Earl Drunken Sparrow!!!!

lucianopacheco · May 30, 2014

Yes! The power of consumers united!
Hopefully it´s been fixed.
Thanks everybody.

KassioLM · May 30, 2014

i just put a tape and a rock on my F5 key!!!

Sanababit · May 30, 2014

At last, no more FLAPPY BIRD, lol, now who is going to be the brave one to test the new fix, ill do it

Sana

verisimilitude · May 30, 2014

landonkk said:
There are people here who are in the "red zone" who have literally said they can't safely fly with this problem.

That's weird. I wonder why they are unable to safely fly in ATTI mode?

ianwood · May 30, 2014

It looks like onfourblades will be the first to get to it. I am in Chicago and flying back to Los Angeles tonight so won't get to it tomorrow. And I've got to squeeze that in before I head to the Pismo dunes for the weekend with the Phantom.

Follow along with your F5 key in the main thread: viewtopic.php?f=19&t=10317&start=700

UPDATE: It's looking good. If it turns out they fixed the problem, Project Drunken Sparrow will change it's tone completely and heap praise onto DJI for listening and responding to its customers.

lightingbryan · May 30, 2014

Subscribed!
Will you post your updates about the new firmware you got from DJI this morning in this forum?

dentedk · May 30, 2014

Now can we get them to give better support to Mac users who do not have windows (nor want windows) installed on their machines????

CarlJ · May 31, 2014

I have to say as a recent convert into this revolutionary group, and just having built up a good blood lust...this really sucks...I'm a rebel without a cause.

I guess I could join the Mac guys...