How does one go about changing the rank on these forums? I thought it was the flight distance but maybe it's more to do with posting?

The more you post the more you rank up lol

typically forums ;-)

^^ Yeah what he said.  +1 for me too.  (And 0 flight distance, if you'll note, because I use Litchi instead.)

Yup ya gotta post the snot out of this place, as you know I have probably 1/20th your skill and experience but I've racked up the points so I look like something I'm not...but I'm not a wolf in sheep's clothes

Genghis9 Posted at 2017-9-19 09:31
Yup ya gotta post the snot of this place, as you know I have probably 1/20th your skill and experience but I've racked up the points so I look like something I'm not...but I'm not a wolf in sheep's clothes

I can't resist on this one because my comment will earn me one more point, and gets me closer to not being a hobbyist! The more you participate, the more points you earn, and the faster you move up in "rank." There are also the daily log in points.

Blue Ridge Big  Posted at 2017-9-19 09:39
I can't resist on this one because my comment will earn me one more point, and gets me closer to not being a hobbyist! The more you participate, the more points you earn, and the faster you move up in "rank." There are also the daily log in points.

Here is some ammunition, Got a P4 orig. Did an update last weekend and now my small gimbal light does not come on and i cannot link RC to AC, Updates via DJI assist 2 to v02.00.106 fail after 100 % download. Attempts to go back to factory restore say it completes but there is no indication that the FW ever left v01.02.602 cause after refreshing the version it still says v01.02.602. Currently grounded until solution arises. Attempts to manual connect via the DGI Go App fail and via the C1/C2 button option fails as well.
Tried numerous cables/SD cards (formatted or new) still no go.

Blue Ridge Big  Posted at 2017-9-19 09:39
I can't resist on this one because my comment will earn me one more point, and gets me closer to not being a hobbyist! The more you participate, the more points you earn, and the faster you move up in "rank." There are also the daily log in points.

All true, however, the higher you go the more points needed to move up to the next level...
Means ya gotta post even more, like I'm doing now

This thread inspired me to finally make this poll. Take a look:

https://forum.dji.com/thread-113618-1-1.html

68cst Posted at 2017-9-19 10:00
Here is some ammunition, Got a P4 orig. Did an update last weekend and now my small gimbal light does not come on and i cannot link RC to AC, Updates via DJI assist 2 to v02.00.106 fail after 100 % download. Attempts to go back to factory restore say it completes but there is no indication that the FW ever left v01.02.602 cause after refreshing the version it still says v01.02.602. Currently grounded until solution arises. Attempts to manual connect via the DGI Go App fail and via the C1/C2 button option fails as well.
Tried numerous cables/SD cards (formatted or new) still no go.

You might start a separate thread on this issue.

And about 2pts per post....
LevelName        PointsToObtain
New                           0
Beginner                    10
Hobbyist                    100
Student Pilot              500
Intern Pilot                1,000
Second Officer           3,000
First Officer               6,000
Captain                    10,000
Flight Instructor        30,000

Seems like some people must spend more time posting than flying. 1 post of helpful inspirational info. would be better than 1,000 posts of know it all dribble

Basically very true!

I think dji admin need to be carefull about what they do here. Just because a pilot has alot of flight distance doesnt automaticly make them a good candidate for a high rank. There are many knowledgeable people out there with very little or no flight distance on there records. The same can be said for those that post to nearlly every thread just to gain higher ranking. I questioned about the rankings in a different post and came to the conclusion that the ranks really mean nothing to me if i have a question or can give advice then i will post if im not sure about something someone else has posted then i learn from the answers others give..
We can all learn from each other.

Safe flying.

Hellsgate Posted at 2017-9-19 12:56
I think dji admin need to be carefull about what they do here. Just because a pilot has alot of flight distance doesnt automaticly make them a good candidate for a high rank. There are many knowledgeable people out there with very little or no flight distance on there records. The same can be said for those that post to nearlly every thread just to gain higher ranking. I questioned about the rankings in a different post and came to the conclusion that the ranks really mean nothing to me if i have a question or can give advice then i will post if im not sure about something someone else has posted then i learn from the answers others give..
We can all learn from each other.

"The same can be said for those that post to nearlly every thread just to gain higher ranking"

Absolutely true. There are some candidates here that are obviously couch pilots.
Got a Capatian rank by making a comment in every thread without saying anything substantial while having low mileage ;-)
But most of the old "hawks" provide very good input I find.

68cst Posted at 2017-9-19 10:00
Here is some ammunition, Got a P4 orig. Did an update last weekend and now my small gimbal light does not come on and i cannot link RC to AC, Updates via DJI assist 2 to v02.00.106 fail after 100 % download. Attempts to go back to factory restore say it completes but there is no indication that the FW ever left v01.02.602 cause after refreshing the version it still says v01.02.602. Currently grounded until solution arises. Attempts to manual connect via the DGI Go App fail and via the C1/C2 button option fails as well.
Tried numerous cables/SD cards (formatted or new) still no go.

Sir, I have replied you in your post and recommend you to send it in for diagnosis: https://forum.dji.com/thread-113338-1-1.html

Just keep posting, like this one.

Look!  Two more points!!


;-)

Oh I see. Even tho this means nothing

I'll stop now. Teehee

You can even bank on it.

Every 180 points is equivolent to $1.00 USD

So 1800 equals $10 USD, which can be spent in the DJI online store.

I'm saving up for the Inspire 4 or the Phantom 6 Pro. Chuckles
Plus I want to be an Instructor, & open a drone flight school. Hahaha


RedHotPoker

Pauxier Posted at 2017-9-20 13:41

Ok, settle down, settle right down.

You do know, it's not nice to post two of those, right next to each other?

Very bad form. Howling


RedHotPoker

MrRobert5823 Posted at 2017-9-19 10:47
And about 2pts per post....
LevelName        PointsToObtain
New                           0

No, it's One point per post, unless you reply several times...

I know that you must have more to say, about this...


RedHotPoker

Pauxier Posted at 2017-9-19 11:12
Seems like some people must spend more time posting than flying. 1 post of helpful inspirational info. would be better than 1,000 posts of know it all dribble

Well I guess then when you are ranked higher you will have your bib on to catch all that dribble.

RedHotPoker Posted at 2017-9-20 15:20
You can even bank on it.

Every 180 points is equivolent to $1.00 USD

I want to be a cloud surfing instructor.  Dirty Bird has to be the long distance flight plan specialist.  

blackcrusader Posted at 2017-9-20 15:39
Well I guess then when you are ranked higher you will have your bib on to catch all that dribble.

You have got to love a pablum puker.


But me, I will always wear a Lobster bib.



RedHotPoker

blackcrusader Posted at 2017-9-20 15:40
I want to be a cloud surfing instructor.  Dirty Bird has to be the long distance flight plan specialist.

You can instruct us all, about the silver linings,  you collect...

& Dirty Bird, needs a bath. Haha



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Pauxier Posted at 2017-9-19 11:12
Seems like some people must spend more time posting than flying. 1 post of helpful inspirational info. would be better than 1,000 posts of know it all dribble

Concur...it seems like about 4 or 5 in 10 posts are useful.  Although there is a social element to here too, it makes it hard to sort out at times.
It is what it is...

Hellsgate Posted at 2017-9-19 12:56
I think dji admin need to be carefull about what they do here. Just because a pilot has alot of flight distance doesnt automaticly make them a good candidate for a high rank. There are many knowledgeable people out there with very little or no flight distance on there records. The same can be said for those that post to nearlly every thread just to gain higher ranking. I questioned about the rankings in a different post and came to the conclusion that the ranks really mean nothing to me if i have a question or can give advice then i will post if im not sure about something someone else has posted then i learn from the answers others give..
We can all learn from each other.

Agree all is not what it seems

Pauxier Posted at 2017-9-20 13:41
I'll stop now. Teehee

No better or worse than some...and this is your thread

Genghis9 Posted at 2017-9-20 23:47
Agree all is not what it seems

I think they ought to make another way to track the "Experience" of a pilot (Total Km's?).  That would make me feel better.

MrRobert5823 Posted at 2017-9-21 05:24
I think they ought to make another way to track the "Experience" of a pilot (Total Km's?).  That would make me feel better.

See post #9

Pauxier Posted at 2017-9-21 05:37
See post #9

See what I did there?

Pauxier Posted at 2017-9-21 05:38
See what I did there?

Hahahahaha, great one.

I agree every system has it's own pro's and con's.
Right now I don't own a drone yet. But I am saving for either Spark or Mavic  (P4A is also on my list, but a bit too expensive) and I like to read a lot about my purchase before buying.
In the meantime I sometimes see a question I happen to (think to) know an answer to or reply to a video that I liked.
My replies so far won't be as helpful as the ones from more experienced flyers, but hopefully some are.

MrRobert5823 Posted at 2017-9-21 05:24
I think they ought to make another way to track the "Experience" of a pilot (Total Km's?).  That would make me feel better.

Well if that's the case then let's use actual Flight Ratings, hours, & miles flown...where can I go to submit my tickets and log book

Better jump on here

Genghis9 Posted at 2017-9-21 08:50
Well if that's the case then let's use actual Flight Ratings, hours, & miles flown...where can I go to submit my tickets and log book

Yup.... that's exactly right

How crazy is this?  Check your level status!!!

Pauxier Posted at 2017-9-21 11:47
How crazy is this?  Check your level status!!!

Pretty crazy...I guess they are changing it up but mine has changed twice today thus far...?

Pauxier Posted at 2017-9-19 11:12
Seems like some people must spend more time posting than flying. 1 post of helpful inspirational info. would be better than 1,000 posts of know it all dribble

I agree.
It's more fun to fly my batteries down to 10-20 percent and then come in here to read and learn.
Now that I know how to move up in grading, I'll type more.
And I have another post in mind......