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Thanks for that, and yes, the amount of technology built into these little things never ceases to amaze me. Immediately after what I assumed was contact with the lines, I paused and hovered, at which time the drone appeared to slowly lose...

Thanks OMM, I knew that someone here with far greater knowledge than I would have an explanation. I've only been flying for about 8 months, but Yesterday I learned a valuable lesson in regard to power lines!

I had my first encounter with power lines today. Fortunately my M4P wasn't totally disabled. I wasn't absolutely sure that I had clipped the lines, and my little bird kept on flying. I flew probably another 4km after that and then returned home...

I have attached a ViFly strobe with hi quality Velcro to the rear of my batteries. Doesn't interfere with anything and stands out well. I'm in Australia so weight is not a problem.