RTH Rookie Mistake...

[Taylor1430]

Recently I made what I realize is a rookie mistake. I was spending time getting to know my new MP and made a critical error. I didn’t realize at the time that when the battery hits 10%, it forces the unit into RTH. At the time, I was aware of the low battery however I wasn’t concerned as I was flying in a very small area that included a small parking lot next to a grassy area with large trees. I was flying roughly 6 feet off the ground and well under the tree canopy.

Unfortunately, when it hit 10%, the unit stopped and then began climbing to the 30ft for return to home. This sent the drone straight up and directly into the tree canopy. Fortunately, the only loss was 3 of the props and lots of profanity.

What I want to be clear on is higher altitudes and RTH. If I’m at say 200ft, will it remain at that height while RTH and then lower once overhead?

 

[joejaxvic123]

Props can be replaced, profanity; not so much. The bird will not lower itself to RTH, it will rise to RTH though...

 

[Rnl]

Yes

 

[Taylor1430]

Perfect...Thank You. I see the setting to set the height in RTH but wanted to make sure it didn’t default to that height at all times (particularly when higher).

 

[Huge Bama Fan]

Recently I made what I realize is a rookie mistake. I was spending time getting to know my new MP and made a critical error. I didn’t realize at the time that when the battery hits 10%, it forces the unit into RTH. At the time, I was aware of the low battery however I wasn’t concerned as I was flying in a very small area that included a small parking lot next to a grassy area with large trees. I was flying roughly 6 feet off the ground and well under the tree canopy.

Unfortunately, when it hit 10%, the unit stopped and then began climbing to the 30ft for return to home. This sent the drone straight up and directly into the tree canopy. Fortunately, the only loss was 3 of the props and lots of profanity.

What I want to be clear on is higher altitudes and RTH. If I’m at say 200ft, will it remain at that height while RTH and then lower once overhead?

Yes the return home height is a minimum it doesn't lower down.

 

[joejaxvic123]

Or it could just fly into a tree, you never know....

 

[ac0j]

You should check and reset set the RTH parameters before every flight based on the area you are flying in.

 

[joejaxvic123]

You should check and reset set the RTH parameters before every flight based on the area you are flying in.

We don't all live in the dessert...

 

[ac0j]

We don't all live in the dessert...

We dont all fly in our own back yards every time we fly either.

 

[joejaxvic123]

We dont all fly in our own back yards every time we fly either.

Love ya, bro!

 

[Afremont]

Recently I made what I realize is a rookie mistake. I was spending time getting to know my new MP and made a critical error. I didn’t realize at the time that when the battery hits 10%, it forces the unit into RTH. At the time, I was aware of the low battery however I wasn’t concerned as I was flying in a very small area that included a small parking lot next to a grassy area with large trees. I was flying roughly 6 feet off the ground and well under the tree canopy.

Unfortunately, when it hit 10%, the unit stopped and then began climbing to the 30ft for return to home. This sent the drone straight up and directly into the tree canopy. Fortunately, the only loss was 3 of the props and lots of profanity.

What I want to be clear on is higher altitudes and RTH. If I’m at say 200ft, will it remain at that height while RTH and then lower once overhead?

I think RTH height is in meeters, not feet. I believe the minimum is 20 meters.