Hi, recently I flew towards the IDL on a planned short flight in Taveuni, Vanua Levu, Fiji. On hitting a longitude of 179.999997 the drone stopped and would not move laterally in any direction, but could rotate, ascend and descend. This was what I observed on the screen map - the distance reading was 101 m and did not vary even when I used forward controls and speed registered up to 40kmh. The shown position on the map also did not move. The drone was not visible at all and following the loss of battery power, contact was lost. Given that this was over water, I assumed it was lost at sea. I had heeded precautions regarding flight over water and made settings accordingly.
I have reported to Dji and await their response to flight details submitted, together with all other details.
Any experience in flight near IDL and any resulting mishaps? I have found nothing in Dji literature regarding flights near / on IDL and believe there is no accommodation for GPS anomalies in software / firmware.
Thanks
I have reported to Dji and await their response to flight details submitted, together with all other details.
Any experience in flight near IDL and any resulting mishaps? I have found nothing in Dji literature regarding flights near / on IDL and believe there is no accommodation for GPS anomalies in software / firmware.
Thanks