My only reason for mentioning this is just to point out that many people here have talked about this already. The purpose was not to imply that the question should not be asked again (IMHO). That is one reason why I went on to provide my own reply. Those prior threads are not easy to find.Can you provide a link to the thread with the debate? I tried to search but couldn't find thread that was obvious. Looking for a discussion presenting both sides of the debate.
Perhaps. We are already seeing more collision sensors being added. The other part of that issue is the ability to "know" what is an obstacle. That is the bigger issue. What people are working on right now is mapping of those obstacles. Cameras are seeing them from many different angles which allow them to see them better, map then out from different angles and then store that information. This means that they already know of these obstacles when flying back near them. If it were something like a chain link fence that it was flying at for the first time, it might not see it. However, if it flew by it before and several cameras saw it from different angles, it could better outline the fence and remember what it looks like. So now when it flies by it again, it already knows the location and shape. We are seeing other companies doing a better job of this mapping then DJI but their products are not in most consumers price range.I understand and agree with the argument that one should not rely on the RTH to bring the drone back. However, that being said, I do believe the future of drones in the near future (5 to 10 years) will be much more autonomous, which means RTH will have to be the standard method for the drone to return home.
I see. Thank you. Wanted to do my due diligence before asking.My only reason for mentioning this is just to point out that many people here have talked about this already. The purpose was not to imply that the question should not be asked again (IMHO).
I hope to see better resolution sensors that can detect finer objects like a fence, and smarter controller that can differentiate objects that will and will not destroy the drone, like a feather vs a bird, and be able to take evasive maneuvers automatically. I assume sensors in all directions should become standard very shortly. Self driving drone seems much easier (less obstacles) than self driving cars. Lots of research and $$ seems to be going in that direction, so I feel these types of refinement of the technology is not that far reaching.Perhaps. We are already seeing more collision sensors being added. The other part of that issue is the ability to "know" what is an obstacle. That is the bigger issue. What people are working on right now is mapping of those obstacles. Cameras are seeing them from many different angles which allow them to see them better, map then out from different angles and then store that information. This means that they already know of these obstacles when flying back near them. If it were something like a chain link fence that it was flying at for the first time, it might not see it. However, if it flew by it before and several cameras saw it from different angles, it could better outline the fence and remember what it looks like. So now when it flies by it again, it already knows the location and shape. We are seeing other companies doing a better job of this mapping then DJI but their products are not in most consumers price range.
IMHO, what we will see from DJI are more collision sensors and better mapping. If they have a list of things to work on, this is #1. It's where all drones will be going. Next on that list should be size and then flight time.
The RTH wouldn't cancel when the button was pressed after you noticed it wouldn't land? Also did you try the flight pause button? I've had mine slip into attitude mode and neither of the cancel commands refused to work. I got er home but it was slow and difficult. Did a update and never happened again but I actually can't say the new firmware fixed anything.I had to use it today. 3rd flight of the day with a fresh battery. I'm over a large bay about 150' up and around 3500' away and I lose all signal. Flying blind and about to freak out. I had about 80% battery left but knew eventually it would fall out of the sky if I didnt get it back soon. I was working the sticks trying to get it closer to me to pick up visual and got it about halfway back. I hit RTH at that point and the **** thing came from behind me. I had over flown my position. I couldnt get it to land though. It would come down to about head high and then climb to about 100 ft again. Tried again, same thing. Screwy inputs on the forward/back stick and it would not rotate at all. After 3 times trying to land the **** thing I got it to shoulder high and reached under and grabbed onto it. I couldnt power it down and had to physically remove the battery with the blades spinning to get it to stop. Still have all my fingers. And my drone.
and I lose all signal. Flying blind and about to freak out.
I was working the sticks trying to get it closer to me to pick up visual and got it about halfway back. I hit RTH at that point and the **** thing came from behind me. I had over flown my position.
Best bet would have been to cancel the RTH to see if you could regain manual control. Also, once in your hand you may have wanted to quickly turn it over to see if that killed the motors. I'm not 100% sure this works on the Pro though.I couldnt power it down and had to physically remove the battery with the blades spinning to get it to stop. Still have all my fingers. And my drone.
I use it most of the time. It amazes me that with a button press the drone can return home and land within a few inches of where it took off.
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