Mavic Pro wont take off, only tilts forward and stops

jadedkingj · Aug 20, 2018

I really hope you guys can help me with this. I have had a Mavic Pro for about 4 monthes and yesturday took it out to fly and when I used the take off button or the manual engine start with the joysticks... the MPs blades sound like its going to take off but then it tilts forward and engines stop. I proceeded to do a IMU and Compass calibration and also a remote control Calibration, but still does the same thing. Im using DJI standard blades, updated firmware on remote/MP/Battery and have never had a issue with it since new. Any suggestions would be GREATLY appriciated!! Thank you in advance for any help you can give me!!

sar104 · Aug 20, 2018

That's going to need the DAT file from the mobile device:

How to retrieve a V3.DAT from the tablet

trebor · Aug 20, 2018

Not something really silly like you got the props on the wrong arms so it’s not feeling the lift?

sar104 · Aug 20, 2018

trebor said:
Not something really silly like you got the props on the wrong arms so it’s not feeling the lift?

It's not possible to install the props on the wrong motors - they don't fit.

trebor · Aug 20, 2018

sar104 said:
It's not possible to install the props on the wrong motors - they don't fit.

Not that then. Not actually tried to miss-fit them on a Mavic but did once on a cheapy £20 drone and it wouldn’t fly.

InvisibleName · Aug 20, 2018

Hey, try hard enough and you can force them on. Plenty on here done that!!

sar104 · Aug 20, 2018

InvisibleName said:
Hey, try hard enough and you can force them on. Plenty on here done that!!

Really - without breaking them? I've never heard of that happening.

InvisibleName · Aug 20, 2018

sar104 said:
Really - without breaking them? I've never heard of that happening.

Plenty of cases if you search

sar104 · Aug 20, 2018

InvisibleName said:
Plenty of cases if you search

Search for what though? I've been analyzing logs on these forums (MP and PP) for several years, and I don't recall a single case of mis-installed props.

InvisibleName · Aug 20, 2018

Ahh, maybe it’s only happening with the MA. I’d assumed that the prop to motor interface was the same. I’ve steered at least 2 new MA flyers in the last couple of months that they’d got their props mixed up.

ac0j · Aug 20, 2018

The props do not fit on the wrong motors correctly, BUT I remember at least a few threads where people have managed to get them on. Probably broke something in the process. But it causes the mavic to try to flip when spooled up.

sar104 · Aug 20, 2018

InvisibleName said:
Ahh, maybe it’s only happening with the MA. I’d assumed that the prop to motor interface was the same. I’ve steered at least 2 new MA flyers in the last couple of months that they’d got their props mixed up.

Maybe so - I've never actually seen a Spark up close.

InvisibleName · Aug 21, 2018

sar104 said:
Maybe so - I've never actually seen a Spark up close.

Was referring to the Mavic Air, not the Spark

sar104 · Aug 21, 2018

InvisibleName said:
Was referring to the Mavic Air, not the Spark

Right – I meant to say MA, not Spark.

UAVNV · Aug 21, 2018

sunlight? obstacle avoidance system?

Shropshire_girl · Aug 26, 2018

jadedkingj said:
I really hope you guys can help me with this. I have had a Mavic Pro for about 4 monthes and yesturday took it out to fly and when I used the take off button or the manual engine start with the joysticks... the MPs blades sound like its going to take off but then it tilts forward and engines stop. I proceeded to do a IMU and Compass calibration and also a remote control Calibration, but still does the same thing. Im using DJI standard blades, updated firmware on remote/MP/Battery and have never had a issue with it since new. Any suggestions would be GREATLY appriciated!! Thank you in advance for any help you can give me!!

Hi,

I’ve also had this problem yesterday with my Mavic Air... exactly the same as you. No issues last flight, no changes, had it over 3 months.... now it tilts forward right on take off and is unable to take off...

Have you found a way to fix it?

InvisibleName · Aug 26, 2018

Shropshire_girl said:
Hi,

I’ve also had this problem yesterday with my Mavic Air... exactly the same as you. No issues last flight, no changes, had it over 3 months.... now it tilts forward right on take off and is unable to take off...

Have you found a way to fix it?

You haven’t taken the props off recently, have you?

Shropshire_girl · Aug 26, 2018

InvisibleName said:
You haven’t taken the props off recently, have you?

No, I’ve never had reason to ... no issues last flight or no changes made ....

What should I be checking on the props just in case?

InvisibleName · Aug 26, 2018

Shropshire_girl said:
No, I’ve never had reason to ... no issues last flight or no changes made ....

What should I be checking on the props just in case?

That the 2 with the white marks are on the corresponding white marked motors