Got any flight logs and videos of crashes to help me?

[Buel]

Hi.

I am aiming to help a set of people understand how to avoid crashing their drones. After being advised on here to upload my logs, I found it extremely helpful.
Might anyone have any crash logs that they could provide me so I can take a look at them and try to determine what happened? Videos of said crashes would be super helpful but not vital.

Thanks in advance, all of you!

 

[msinger]

Might anyone have any crash logs that they could provide me so I can take a look at them and try to determine what happened?

Most all crashes can be attributed to not doing one or more of these things:

• Before attempting to fly, watch some videos on YouTube.com to learn more about your drone. Search for something like "Mini 2 Beginner's Guide" (replace "Mini 2" with your drone model).
  
  
• Read the DJI manual (available in the "Products" section of the DJI Download Center) from beginning to end (maybe a few times). You're certainly not going to remember everything, but it'll give you a good understanding of the available features and capabilities of your drone. And then you can go back to the manual or YouTube videos when you need to take a deeper dive into a specific topic.
  
  
• Don't power on your drone or take off when within about 20 feet of any magnetic metal objects (like your car or rebar in concrete sidewalks). See more on compass interference in this compass calibration guide.
  
  
• Before taking off, always review the drone settings in DJI Fly (or the app you're using) to ensure everything is set as expected. If you do plan on flying near any obstacles, ensure the RTH altitude is set properly in case your drone needs to automatically return back to the home point mid-flight.
  
  
• Never take off before DJI Fly (or the app you're using to fly) audibly mentions or shows the home point has been set. The drone will attempt to fly back to the home point location automatically if it loses connection with the remote controller, so it's crucial to ensure that location has been set prior to takeoff.
  
  
• DJI drones have a lot of awesome automated flight features. Use them with caution and never assume they are always going to function as expected (always be ready to take control if needed).
  
  
• Sensors are great and they can help prevent your drone from crashing into obstacles. They are not foolproof though. Never rely on them 100% or assume they are going to work perfectly in all flight conditions -- or react the same way when flying in similar conditions from past flights.
  
  
• Find a flat, wide open place to practice (free of people, trees, and all other obstacles). It's pretty hard to crash a DJI drone into the ground, so you'll likely have the best success if that's your only obstacle. Continue flying in this location (or similar locations) until you're able to control your drone without thinking about it (like riding a bike).
  
  
• Make sure you can easily see your drone at all times (required by law in most countries). After removing all nearby obstacles, nearly everyone who crashes/loses a drone is either not watching it with their eyes or cannot clearly see where it's located.
  
  
• The screen is chock-full of great information. Use it as a reference (sparingly) as you do when looking at your dashboard while driving a car. It's also a great tool for framing the perfect photo or getting your drone in just the right spot before hitting record. If you're mostly staring at the screen while flying, you'll probably have no idea where your drone is located.
  
  
• Don't fly in sport mode until you're comfortable controlling your drone. You don't want to get into a situation where you need to maneuver quickly and aren't quite sure which stick to move (another reason not to practice near obstacles).

These are the bare basics any DJI drone owner should know. If you share these tips with your set of people, they are bound to be successful.

 

[Yorkshire_Pud]

Hi.
Might anyone have any crash logs that they could provide me so I can take a look at them and try to determine what happened?

Thanks in advance, all of you!

As for other people's logs, browse the crash forum here and download those logs that are available as attachments then read the comments in those threads.
I suggest you pay attention to threads where the following people contribute.
In no particular order. @sar104 , @msinger , @BudWalker , @slup , @Meta4 , @Zbip57 .

There are others and no offense intended to those I have missed, the above folks just came to mind.

Ditto the DJI forum, though it lacks a dedicated 'crash' forum.
Posts by JJB* should be a focus.
You should also see some members from here too.

 

[Buel]

These are two SUPER replies - thanks so, so much!!