Recent content by MS Coast

Eight drone losses in eight years is a record as far as I know, and quite a demonstration of something, but perhaps not proficiency.

Well, there's a happy ending and a sterling example of the value of the rigorous analysis of flight logs over speculation and conjecture. Nice job, @Meta4. A battery disconnect can be the result of battery swelling. It's a good idea to inspect the battery before and immediately after a flight...

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It's very interesting to be able to compare the plot to the actual video. Plotting flights on maps is another thing I need to set aside time to understand better This helps. I'm curious about why you included the pause in the plot and camera adjustment before the video segments begin instead of...

I think you may hold some sort of record. Including free replacements, what's the total number of drones you've crashed or lost? How long have you been flying?

@Wavicle, what revisions do you have installed for the Fly App and firmwares? Perhaps the issue was resolved by an update you haven't installed.

For what it's worth, I checked those settings (1/15, f11, 6400) on my Mavic 4 Pro this morning. The camera performs as it should, closing the aperture instantly when the shutter release is pressed, and then reopening it. Same for other aperture settings. Of course, the photos were grossly...

Rotor can form on the downwind side of 2000' tall ridge or the downwind side of a 100' ridge. or building, or a 50' tall highway billboard. The mechanics of fluid (air) flow, scale very nicely. If it's happens on the bid things, it happens on the small things, too, and vice versa. That's why...

A repair should be straightforward. Consider applying a small piece of plastic as a "splint" on the outer surface to span the breaks. Rough up the material where the adhesive will go. JB Weld has worked well for me in a lot of similar situations. If that doesn't work out, I have an extra I could...

Rotor is the turbulent air downwind of a ridge or other obstruction. It's the downside of having ridge lift available upstream and above the obstruction. Gliders being towed to the ridge lift may have to pass through some very uncomfortable rotor to get there...

It's highly likely compass bias was your problem. I've had issues starting the drone in certain places on the patio, which has embedded rebar. I've avoided the issue there by holding the drone at waist level while starting it. But I conscientiously verify the compass accuracy for every flight...

I'm assuming you had a good GPS fix and a home point had been established before takeoff. Before takeoff, did you confirm that the compass heading shown on the screen agreed with the actual direction the drone was pointed? If the drone is started in the presence of ferrous metal or a magnetic...

I had a similar experience last month. They were courteous, sympathetic, and helpful, but warned that stock wasn't available and would not be for 60 to 90 days. I followed up last week. The case is active, but it won't show as a service request on the web status check system until they have...

Cruise control is a great way to achieve smooth motion and camera panning and tilt while shooting video. Customizable controller buttons simplify commands to the drone. (Availability differs between drones and controllers.) I have one set to change cameras and another to adjust EV.

Thanks for posting that. It's good to see a controlled comparison with solid details. That battery sounds worth checking out, though at $85, it's a bit pricey. It seems counter-intuitive, but hovering doesn't produce the longest flight duration. The DJI ratings are based on slow flight at a...