Can someone explain what this means?

Zeke · Feb 10, 2020

So two things I see that I don't fully understand. "Braking now..." and "Downlink data connection lost..."

Is the "Braking now" function that happens automatically under certain conditions? If so, what conditions?

The downlink data connection is the communication between the quad and the controller correct? I'm unsure as to why this was happening.

sar104 · Feb 10, 2020

"Braking now" means that the obstacle avoidance system engaged to avoid something. "Downlink data connection lost" means that the RC stopped receiving telemetry/video from the aircraft.

Zeke · Feb 10, 2020

sar104 said:
"Braking now" means that the obstacle avoidance system engaged to avoid something. "Downlink data connection lost" means that the RC stopped receiving telemetry/video from the aircraft.

Interesting.... I'm not sure why either was occurring but thank you!

sar104 · Feb 10, 2020

Zeke said:
Interesting.... I'm not sure why either was occurring but thank you!

Sometimes simply because it is flying towards the sun and mistakes it for an obstacle.

MAvic_South_Oz · Feb 10, 2020

Does braking come up when you release sticks, say in normal or sports mode ?
Braking is quite hard in sports, but not sure if that sort of braking would come up ?

Deanmarz · Feb 11, 2020

sar104 said:
Sometimes simply because it is flying towards the sun and mistakes it for an obstacle.

My M2P was doing this on a regular basis. First it was towards the sun and then on completely overcast days. Guys in the club talked about it and recommend calibrating the sensors. I followed the instructions and now no more braking warning.

I was getting afraid to fly with a low battery because if it had to brake 5 times returning to home I might not make it.

Deleted member 114292 · Feb 11, 2020

Deanmarz said:
My M2P was doing this on a regular basis. First it was towards the sun and then on completely overcast days. Guys in the club talked about it and recommend calibrating the sensors. I followed the instructions and now no more braking warning.

I was getting afraid to fly with a low battery because if it had to brake 5 times returning to home I might not make it.

Fear of flying with a low battery is A good thing.