Suddenly having a problem while flying

Congoblue · Jul 4, 2018

I'm on Android 8, I wonder if that makes a difference. To see the Go4 version go to android settings, apps menu and select the app then scroll right down to the bottom

HardPull · Jul 5, 2018

I have the same issue with pixilated video on a OnePlus3. It worked without issue, my last 3 flights I've had the problem. Doesn't matter where I fly and I didn't update.

dbyantis · Jul 5, 2018

dewster said:
Arghh... these are just more reasons to keep from updating apps. It’s why DJI should have a dedicated screen combined with a remote. They have to update their software with every Android or iOS update. My video pixelates (new word) when I fly.

The CrystalSky is their answer for that; then all pieces of hardware/software are from "one throat to choke", DJI.

droidekas · Jul 5, 2018

dbyantis said:
The CrystalSky is their answer for that; then all pieces of hardware/software are from "one throat to choke", DJI.

Only thing is we have have the same problem with the latest firmware versions on the CrystalSky too.
Some, seemingly random, bootups the Go4 app starts with short freezes, to saying Aircraft disconnected to finally completely crash and complete reboot of the CrystalSky is the only way out. After reboot it works like a charm again and you can fly several batteries without a glitch.
However, you never lose contact between the aircraft and the remote so if you're in los you can bring the bird home while you reboot.

kidroc · Jul 5, 2018

I use a LG stylo 3 plus had to revert back to 4.2.16 too it was un usable..

conchman · Jul 10, 2018

I just got my S9+ and the pixelating is gone, was so bad I couldn't fly anymore using the S7. I think the only solution is to downgrade, if you still have that problem, or buy a newer phone.

Geo · Jul 10, 2018

I wonder if DJI thinks that it is just a few phones with this problem and will do no upgrade or revision.

pacastilhobr · Jul 14, 2018

This is no problem with DJi GO 4.
Look what happens with Litichi..

This video was made by me

I have struggled with this problem since the beginning of the year and
only resolved when I bought an iPhone 6S just to fly.

pacastilhobr · Jul 14, 2018

See that even the DJi Androids escape from this fate.

I did the test proposed by this guy.
It works, but for a few seconds and then the problem comes back.

pacastilhobr · Jul 14, 2018

Look at the packaging of your drones ... the Mavic has this label

Congoblue · Jul 14, 2018

Mfi is just an apple marketing thing. If you want your product to be allowed to connect with apple devices you have to join the MFi program and get yourself licensed by apple and display this graphic on the box. It doesn't mean that it wasn't designed for android as well, just you don't have to do all that stuff to make an Android connected product.

pacastilhobr · Jul 14, 2018

PS: I was also forced to give up on my Epson Moverio BT-300 FPV for the same reason. "Android Syndrome". Simply impossible to drive the Mavic

HighlandsVideo · Jul 14, 2018

Turn11 said:
I would be interested in knowing more about which heat sink and how it is attached to the iPad

I didn't see your post sooner, but I just google heat sinks and ordered this one last summer when I first had this problem, but the hot weather and the problem went a way for a year and this summer I finally just glued it to the back of the iPad with the heat transferring Arctic Silver product. It's working pretty great and we've got lots of really hot weather. Tomorrow may tell the tale as I'm scheduled to fly with 100 degrees forecast.

GavieboyDji · Jul 15, 2018

conchman said:
I have the same problem with the S7 phone, I am getting an S9+ so waiting to see how it works before downgrading the app, or maybe DJI will have a fix for this soon, geeesus the problem is very wide spread and message boards are full of these complaints, they better get off their *** to do something quick.

I have the Samsung S8 and ive not had any problems with the 4.2.20 Go4 App Did a 4 mile round trip with it Smooth as butter.....

M K · Jul 15, 2018

Skiergd011013 said:
Here is what keeps happening to my feed. Its not making it fun to fly. View attachment 40891

Same as mine. I'm using a Nexus 6p phone latest stock Android etc. Such a pain spoils flying when you have to guess where you are filming

Turn11 · Jul 15, 2018

HighlandsVideo said:
I first had this problem, but the hot weather and the problem went a way for a year and this summer

Thanks for the feedback. I don't have a problem out here in Arizona but nice to know if I do.

conchman · Jul 16, 2018

GavieboyDji said:
I have the Samsung S8 and ive not had any problems with the 4.2.20 Go4 App Did a 4 mile round trip with it Smooth as butter.....

I had to get a new phone anyway, and the S9+ works flawless with the .20

cyclonite · Sep 4, 2018

Sucks like a bag of Richards.
I bought a mavic pro new just as they updated to this rubbish FW ($1399) then did a quick google (too quick in hindsight} and quickly found a site with the 5 best tablets for an MP, a samsung S2 was up in the top 5 stating it had the best screen, 8 cores and enough RAM.
Bought a second hand one ($200)
Tried everything to get it to work including rolling back blah blah but no go.
Had to buy a mini4 secondhand (($450) just to be able to use it.
So not a good experience as a brand new drone user as it was over 2 weeks from unboxing to actually being able to use it. Kinnda takes the gloss off things.
Anybody wanna buy an almost like new S2?

dbyantis · Sep 11, 2018

Skiergd011013 said:
While flying, i just recently started having problems with the apps video feed lagging, and glitching/pixelating. This is all while still very close to the drone, all background apps closed, phone in airplane mode etc. It happens in different locations, so its not interference in one spot. i have a full hd and controller signal to the drone when it happens. The drone responds flawlessly to me controlling it, the problem seems to be the app itself. This is getting very irritating. What can I do?

I think that Mavic likes a "class E" SD card for higher transfer rate, guessing here, but if it gets bogged down writing it can impact all processing.