Compass calibration issues

[Daniel murphy]

Hi all,

Yes, I agree this question has been done to death! I have read all other threads but once again I just need some assurance.

I fly my drone way out in the countryside where theres nothing but cows and corn fields or any other huge open spaces. Each time I turn on the drone it shows this (see picture)

I calibrate the compass and make sure theres no metal around me other than the two metal crowns I have in my mouth and each time I change the battery or visit the same spot on another day it says I need to calibrate the compass.

Or, am I misreading the screen as it says overall status is normal.

This is my second drone and I didn't have these problems on the first one. Just need to know whether its worth taking back for an exchange.

Many thanks in advance.

 

[Lou]

Yes, you are misreading, there is NOTHING wrong. The "CALIBRATE" is circled only to let you know this is where to press. Stupid design but I digress.... It would be RED if it needed calibration, no worries - your Mavic is fine.

 

[Daniel murphy]

Yes, you are misreading, there is NOTHING wrong. The "CALIBRATE" is circled only to let you know this is where to press. Stupid design but I digress.... It would be RED if it needed calibration, no worries - your Mavic is fine.

Hi Lou,

Many thanks! I just need to stop inventing problems and earn my flying stripes. The last thing I owned that was radio controlled was a car back in the 80's, things have moved on considerably since then.

 

[Lou]

No worries, that's one of the benefits of this forum - great depth of knowledge. Now get out and enjoy your MP and get us some great footage. Happy flying!

 

[Top Hat]

Unless that "CALIBRATE" turn to "RED" you don't need to do squat! (pardon my French).
But sometimes, I got this warning before, it shows Mag Interference then Cal Compass or move.
Just move the MP to a diff location (a few feet away from any directions and it will go away).
I got this warning once when I was in HI 2 weeks ago.

 

[Daniel murphy]

Unless that "CALIBRATE" turn to "RED" you don't need to do squat! (pardon my French).
But sometimes, I got this warning before, it shows Mag Interference then Cal Compass or move.
Just move the MP to a diff location (a few feet away from any directions and it will go away).
I got this warning once when I was in HI.

Hi Top Hat,

Many thanks for the tips.