jcwconsulting Posted at 2017-10-19 20:33
received replacement AC & R/C late PM yesterday. activated, updated R/C firmware & charged all device batteries last night. went out for a test run today - flew perfectly on three consecutive batteries w/16-17 solid sats & excellent signal quality. thx again to Diana & the other mods who helped throughout this process!

I've sent mine back for exactly the same reason as you. Hope it gets fixed :/ .

ped078 Posted at 2017-10-19 22:29
I've sent mine back for exactly the same reason as you. Hope it gets fixed :/ .

good luck - hopefully they extend to you the same level of service i received in my case!

jcwconsulting Posted at 2017-10-20 07:50
good luck - hopefully they extend to you the same level of service i received in my case!

Spark is back from repair...going tot take it for a test run now..will update you.

ped078 Posted at 2017-10-27 00:57
Spark is back from repair...going tot take it for a test run now..will update you.

excellent - please do let us know

Ok, first flight (and battery)...couple of compass errors..so brought it in to land, calibrated compass and installed fresh battery, after that, and 4 batteries later, it seemed fine.

I've lost confidence in it thou, I hope that comes back.

Ped

so this happened yesterday...

video:


flight record:


the above event occurring while piloting a brand new replacement AC directly supports my theory that 0.0600 has caused issues w/certain Sparks. there is no greater empirical evidence than firsthand experience. enough said.

The last 3 days, I got many drifts and my remote (or phone) saying "Atti mode" many times while flying (at 80m altitude, without clear view), but at the moment I check my screen my GPS signal was still good.
I'm now afraid of a runaway as yours, without being able to catch it. What could I check for it?

After everything you’ve been through too!!! Seriously not good!

HugoH Posted at 2017-10-28 10:16
The last 3 days, I got many drifts and my remote (or phone) saying "Atti mode" many times while flying (at 80m altitude, without clear view), but at the moment I check my screen my GPS signal was still good.
I'm now afraid of a runaway as yours, without being able to catch it. What could I check for it?

my feeling is that the most important thing to check are ambient compass readings @ the flying venue plus compass in-flight accuracy between your AC & controller/mobile device. both of these were fine yesterday when i launched, but then the compass accuracy drifted way off during mid-flight.

A CW Posted at 2017-10-28 10:21
After everything you’ve been through too!!! Seriously not good!

correct - i'm not a happy camper right now...

jcwconsulting Posted at 2017-10-28 10:49
correct - i'm not a happy camper right now...

I'm not surprised - one replacement is bad enough but isn't this your 3rd Spark? I'd demand a full refund of all monies paid and get a Mavic Pro.

A CW Posted at 2017-10-28 10:51
I'm not surprised - one replacement is bad enough but isn't this your 3rd Spark? I'd demand a full refund of all monies paid and get a Mavic Pro.

it's actually my second, but still i'm @ a point where the time is right to do just that: demand a refund & bail on this whole buggy first generation model BS...

ped078 Posted at 2017-10-28 02:39
Ok, first flight (and battery)...couple of compass errors..so brought it in to land, calibrated compass and installed fresh battery, after that, and 4 batteries later, it seemed fine.

I've lost confidence in it thou, I hope that comes back.

i wholeheartedly concur, Ped - this is just unacceptable

DJI Elektra Posted at 2017-9-28 22:15
Can you provide a screenshot with the error message? Please shoot a video when your AC wander during hover. Thanks for your update.

Hi  FRIEND I have this copy of mi error flying with weak GPS signal . Thanka Oski ARGENTINA
https://photos.app.goo.gl/p3IUiQok8c6Fvegb2

https://photos.app.goo.gl/p3IUiQok8c6Fvegb2 Este es el vuelo donde se registra la pérdida de señal GPS Y fuga por   de mi dron Spark . Que sucedió?

DJI Elektra Posted at 2017-9-28 22:15
Can you provide a screenshot with the error message? Please shoot a video when your AC wander during hover. Thanks for your update.

Hi  FRIEND I have this copy of mi error flying with weak GPS signal . Thanka Oski ARGENTINA
https://photos.app.goo.gl/p3IUiQok8c6Fvegb2

DJI Elektra Posted at 2017-9-28 22:15
Can you provide a screenshot with the error message? Please shoot a video when your AC wander during hover. Thanks for your update.

Hi  FRIEND I have this copy of mi error and ATTI mode flying with weak GPS signal . Thanks Oski ARGENTINA
https://photos.app.goo.gl/p3IUiQok8c6Fvegb2

fans78cd4070 Posted at 2017-12-31 20:29
Hi  FRIEND I have this copy of mi error flying with weak GPS signal . Thanka Oski ARGENTINA
https://photos.app.goo.gl/p3IUiQok8c6Fvegb2

Sorry for the late response. Did you try to change a place and fly your spark again? Please ensure that there is no interference. You can try to open airplane mode in phone.

jcwconsulting Posted at 2017-10-28 10:48
my feeling is that the most important thing to check are ambient compass readings @ the flying venue plus compass in-flight accuracy between your AC & controller/mobile device. both of these were fine yesterday when i launched, but then the compass accuracy drifted way off during mid-flight.

it could be something like a Bermuda triangle effect on the compass.  Can you try at a different location

DJI Elektra Posted at 2018-1-4 03:51
Sorry for the late response. Did you try to change a place and fly your spark again? Please ensure that there is no interference. You can try to open airplane mode in phone.

Hi Electra  Thanks , But I need to know  Wy  Under this  fabulous technology, And while some circustance  or errors of comunication ,  The Model Spark income in Weak GPS Signal  and Atti mode,  The model  Spark   have this  crazy  reaction and  
Immediate escape without control for some  moment,  until the system can recover the GPS mode normalizing , It would be good that the APP DJI 4   , IT CAN STOP  the model whitout  control for these seconds, And not cause a heart attack..  Rigth?    or this emergency solution is possible to set  from the APP ... Well    You opinion for me is very valuable ---- thanks  as usual , from your new friends in Argentina

OsKArg Posted at 2018-1-7 21:35
Hi Electra  Thanks , But I need to know  Wy  Under this  fabulous technology, And while some circustance  or errors of comunication ,  The Model Spark income in Weak GPS Signal  and Atti mode,  The model  Spark   have this  crazy  reaction and  
Immediate escape without control for some  moment,  until the system can recover the GPS mode normalizing , It would be good that the APP DJI 4   , IT CAN STOP  the model whitout  control for these seconds, And not cause a heart attack..  Rigth?    or this emergency solution is possible to set  from the APP ... Well    You opinion for me is very valuable ---- thanks  as usual , from your new friends in Argentina

Thanks for your patience. Please pay attention to the message in the app. I would recommend you enter the wifi setting and see if most of the channels are green and choose the lowest one. Please keep us updated, thanks for your support.

DJI Susan Posted at 2017-9-29 22:58
Just to verify, does the drone drift every time even there is enough GPS signal? According to the screenshots you offered, it seems that the GPS signal quality is not very good(only 2 bars, instead of full).

Also, please kindly offer your DJI account and sync the flight records, we will look into it.

Pls. Help this problem atti always affair the rth cannot functioning ang also gps

Almar T. Estremos Posted at 4-23 07:31
Pls. Help this problem atti always affair the rth cannot functioning ang also gps

Hi Almar T. Estremos, as you can see the screenshot, the GPS signal bar is grey and the day is dark, I'm afraid that the vision sensors and RTH will not work. You may change to another open field and test in the daylight to check.