Why doesn't my P3S have a RTH button on the rc?
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I think it's beyond doubt from DJI screen shots that RTH has not been eliminated. It operates in the way it always did before the P3 A&P came along.
Oh, I retract my statement then. I really couldn't imagine with all this negative press lately that they would release a version without this failsafe.........
Now we need them to get in the game regarding HOMELOCK and I can die a happy man.....lol
I appreciate your candid attitude towards my experience. Not yours. Do you own a 800$ P3S or fly one primarily? Maybe you mistake sarcasm for facts sir!Sounds like you're quite sarcastic and upset you ordered the wrong thing. Here's what DJI has on their P3S FAQ page.
It's really not that big of a deal as you can still trigger RTH with your controller. Others have suggested you turn off the controller if needed, but RTH should be rarely used, and that's what you did with the P2 and P1's. . I've only had to use it once in my 3-4 years of flying Phantoms but that's how you triggered RTH.
Also, the screenshot you posted shows that it does have RTH via RC. The instructions are in my screenshot. You'll see it lacks several of the other features. It's also more than an .20cent button. The RC for the P3A/P are completely different.
I've owned the P1, P2, and now P3P. You originally asked "Why doesn't my P3S have a RTH button on the RC? It was advertised as such. Was this false advertising?"
The FACT, sir, is DJI's site clearly shows that it IS there via a toggle switch, and their page )seen here: http://www.dji.com/product/phantom-3-standard/feature) clearly shows it's a fancier version of the P1/P2 RC and not the P3A/P/Insire RC.
Oso
Premium Pilot
In the case of your P3S, as noted earlier if your tablet or the app shuts down you can initiate RTH by toggling the S2 switch back and forth at least twice. RTH can be terminated by toggling the S1 switch once. P3A or P3P owners can press the RTH button. Very simple, and you should practice it so you are familiar when (not if) an emergency situation arises.
You can also just turn off your RC to initiate RTH, but that would be a last resort. Still, its a way to do it without your tablet or the app since that is what you asked.
Obviously with the P3S, there are some functions that you are not able to use without the app and those have been clearly outlined for you in the thread.
Copy that, mSing directed that yesterday. Do you have a step by step for P3S programing this failsafe? Please and thanks in advance!! Cheers
Great. Lets make this knowledge known to all that ask if they should buy a Standard please.
There you have it. No ability for an adult sized item, IE tablet for viewing. Many pilots have a hard time squinting into a 4 inch x 3 inch screen. Just facts. No offense in advance. As it stands my 600$ is rendered useless unless I develop a third arm. That would be sweet.
Correction - It sort of does as the top Left silver toggle switch (S2) is a RTH switch you toggle it a couple of times to initiate a Smart RTHome ... where you can steer it using the TX as it flies back to avoid any obsticles, it just dosent have a neat symbol.
RTH is already activated
In no way while researching the item before I planning to buy it, would I have expected this to hold anything larger than a phone via the photo you posted. (This also goes along with your other post complaining about the device holder). This post, however, is about the RTH switch, which has been answered.
Roger that Paris. Although these are both issue that I wanted to ensure got posted for the "beginners" drone. If it is a beginners drone maybe there should be some beginners facts?
Its not just a 20 cent button. Its molding a second hole in the Tx, extra wiring more software code, Besides its a lower price point product. Take it for what it is.
