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Cervelofan
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After a trip to China (very close to DJI HQ!) and a number of interesting flights, I just returned to the US. I decided to do a quick flight in my backyard. However, this one turned out to be a disaster: it suddenly loses power and dropped from sky and broke the camera from about 40fts. It had full charge and is a brand new battery (with correct charging behavior). How can I file a claim? Thanks.
2017-8-12
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DJI Diana
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Sorry to hear about the crash, please refer to the link below to submit an online repair request, send the drone in for diagnosis.  https://repair.dji.com/en/SelfRepair/Area
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Cervelofan
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I am glad this did not happened in China. If the drone dropped like this in Shanghai, I would be in serious trouble.
2017-8-12
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HC_Fly
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What is happen here? is this serious? 4 new cases in 1 hour?.. And still dare to say that the problem is not serious?
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Cervelofan
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I was just flying in my backyard, doing ascend-then-descend flight to see the sunset. There was no side-to-side movement. Simple. It descended fine but suddenly dropped as it approached from sky. I remember the last altimeter reading was like 30-40ft.
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Cervelofan
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Filed the repair request and was told the shipping label has been sent via email. Still have not received anything yet.
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Cervelofan Posted at 2017-8-12 21:01
I was just flying in my backyard, doing ascend-then-descend flight to see the sunset. There was no side-to-side movement. Simple. It descended fine but suddenly dropped as it approached from sky. I remember the last altimeter reading was like 30-40ft.

Exactly happened to me but at 91 meters.. just it turned off and fell like a brick from sky.. imagine what happen to 91 mts.
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Cervelofan Posted at 2017-8-12 21:03
Filed the repair request and was told the shipping label has been sent via email. Still have not received anything yet.

23 minutes and still nothing, wow you need to threaten to sue DJI.
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alan1206
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i got a new spark yesterday and try to fly with rc. when i did auto take off. it go up and fall down around 0.3m. when try to going up. it go up and suddenly fall 1m and going up again. losy signal issue. 70m height and 10m far. suddenly got disconnect. when it up to 45m. i got connected again. how come dji make 5.8ghz to be standard?
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HomePoint Posted at 2017-8-12 21:12
23 minutes and still nothing, wow you need to threaten to sue DJI.

I know you are being sarcastic. An automated label generation system should not be this slow unless there is some problem in the workflow. Also, there is a time limit sending the item.
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HC_Fly Posted at 2017-8-12 20:44
What is happen here? is this serious? 4 new cases in 1 hour?.. And still dare to say that the problem is not serious?

LOL, never say the problem is serious here, because apparently Dji is the greatest thing since oxygen, and even oxygen has its flaws... oh god.... RIP me
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alan1206
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alan1206 Posted at 2017-8-12 21:19
i got a new spark yesterday and try to fly with rc. when i did auto take off. it go up and fall down around 0.3m. when try to going up. it go up and suddenly fall 1m and going up again. losy signal issue. 70m height and 10m far. suddenly got disconnect. when it up to 45m. i got connected again. how come dji make 5.8ghz to be standard?

additon. i own 04 and mavic. i bought spark due to easy to carry. end up i dont think i can trust it. DJI please fix the issue.
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alan1206 Posted at 2017-8-12 21:23
additon. i own 04 and mavic. i bought spark due to easy to carry. end up i dont think i can trust it. DJI please fix the issue.

typo on the phone it is P4
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ImHereToCrash
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alan1206 Posted at 2017-8-12 21:24
typo on the phone it is P4

RIP edit button.   
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HC_Fly
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ImHereToCrash Posted at 2017-8-12 21:22
LOL, never say the problem is serious here, because apparently Dji is the greatest thing since oxygen, and even oxygen has its flaws... oh god.... RIP me

Hhahaha i agree everyone is wrong less DJI.
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Mine went down today.

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Cervelofan Posted at 2017-8-12 21:03
Filed the repair request and was told the shipping label has been sent via email. Still have not received anything yet.

The shipping label will be sent to you via email with 1-2 business days, please wait patiently.
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Alitaptap Posted at 2017-8-12 21:33
Mine went down today.

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Sorry to hear that, please send the drone in for analysis, have you contacted the Support to start a case? http://www.dji.com/support
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Cervelofan Posted at 2017-8-12 21:21
I know you are being sarcastic. An automated label generation system should not be this slow unless there is some problem in the workflow. Also, there is a time limit sending the item.

Ya sorry, good luck with your case.
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Cervelofan
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HomePoint Posted at 2017-8-13 04:09
Ya sorry, good luck with your case.

thanks man
2017-8-13
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Pirikitto
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For curiosity, from where did it take off? From the hand or from the ground? Thanks
2017-8-13
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alan1206 Posted at 2017-8-12 21:23
additon. i own 04 and mavic. i bought spark due to easy to carry. end up i dont think i can trust it. DJI please fix the issue.

You may be sure they will fix, but nobody will know when Sparks will just stop to fall (of course not already sold ones).
I think its hardware issue, and recall will be too expensive for them.

@Cervelofan   
I have few questions:
1. What is your firmware?
2. What is spark production date (http://djiserialdecoder.x10host.com/)?
3. Did you have turned on an gesture control (in app option)?
2017-8-13
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Ken-Rick
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Did you calibrate the dji spark before use ?
2017-8-18
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Chema_po
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my case is similar ..no log no warranty  ..shameful . https://forum.dji.com/thread-109437-1-1.html
2017-8-18
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Cervelofan
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Chema_po Posted at 2017-8-18 07:51
my case is similar ..no log no warranty  ..shameful . https://forum.dji.com/thread-109437-1-1.html

that's frightening and upsetting.
2017-8-18
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Cervelofan
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Update: I just received the email informing me that my Spark has been repaired (and tested + QC'd) free of charge. I hope it will stay in the air as long as it has some battery left. At least land semi-gracefully.
2017-8-21
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