Recent content by MS Coast

That's definitely not good. Did you look at the flight logs to try to sort out what caused the problem?

Well, switching off VPS removes the drone's ability to assess and display it's height above the water and warn the pilot. That might create some harm.

There's not universal agreement on shutting off the VPS system when flying over water. I've never found it necessary or beneficial.

And remember that the information given is for a very large forecast area, and that may not apply uniformly across the entire area. Also, local terrain, trees, and buildings can create significant variations in wind speed and direction profiles. Nothing beats an actual observer on the scene.

Second phone? The RC2 controller needs no phone at all. Are you using an RC-N2 controller, without the built-in screen? In any case, you'll have to connect to the internet to log into your DJI account on the Fly app to remove the range and altitude constraints. You can do that on wifi or on a...

The Fly app is installed on the RC2 as sold. There's no need to connect to a phone. But you do need Internet service so that you can connect to the web to log into your DJI account. That will remove the altitude and range constraints. It will also allow you to download satellite imagery for the...

Private sales. A broad definition and big loophole.

In a nation unwilling to require background checks or a fundamental demonstration of competency to purchase a military style semi-automatic assault rifle with a high-capacity magazine, it's difficult to see this happening.

If the compass doesn't agree with reality, shut the drone down and move to a new location. I've found places on my patio where the rebar in the concrete biases the compass. Moving the drone a few feet or just holding it waist high while powering it up takes care of the problem.

Prior to takeoff, did you confirm that the compass reading shown on the controller screen agreed with the actual direction the drone was facing? That's an essential step to ensure that the drone hasn't been powered up in a magnetic field or near ferrous metal that can bias the compass. The...

That must be somewhat exciting to have the drone land within 18" of the controller if you're holding the controller.

Set everything to auto.

https://support.dji.com/help/content?customId=en-us03400006853&spaceId=34&re=US

I'd rely on the website. But, call DJI support again and have the representative check it again. It's possible that the agent mistyped the serial number.

They have a pretty darn good history of being accurate. That's the first example of an error on a significant issue that I've heard of. That one example is no reason not to rely on the manuals.