Joysticks not working

[edgley]

(Im posting on behalf of a friend whom has the drone and the problem)

Drone has been used a few times - no problems.

When taking off today, using the auto-launch button, neither joystick effects the drone - pushed in any direction.
The drone then lands okay, using auto-land.

There is no error message, as this is using the DJI controller with the large screen.

Might anyone have any ideas what to do please?

 

[msinger]

Take a log at the TXT flight log to see if it contains any additional findings. That log file can be uploaded and viewed online here.

 

[Felix le Chat]

Reading through the flight logs is an eclectic experience - you need to know what you're looking at to understand the data. There is a simple hands-on option for a quick assessment.

Boot the drone & controller up for a bench test. Wait for the controller and drone to connect.

If there is a live camera feed: test all camera buttons and wheels on the controller to see if gimbal and shutter work.

If the gimbal & camera operate normally, power off drone only and tap the remote signal strength icon on the top bar of the flight screen: this brings up the controller settings screen from the main menu.

Tap on the blue calibrate remote option and go through the stick calibration routine to check if there is correct stick signal being sent from the controller.

If no joy: try re-pairing remote with drone.

The only other question is whether the flight was attempted on or very near to the border of a blue or red Geo Zone? If so: you'll get a take-off, but you ain't going anywhere but straight back down (personal experience).

 

[Droning on and on...]

To cover all bases, was the drone in a small, relatively enclosed area? It's possible for Obstacle Avoidance in Brake mode to completely block all pitch/roll commands.

Been there