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drewhoover
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Hello,
I have had an issue with a Phantom 4 Advanced that I have been trying to fix for the past week or so. Two of my previous threads can be found here: (Thread 1), (Thread 2).
The main problem is with the gimbal not responding. But recently, an "Air Encoder Error" has popped up.
There is a red triangle with a "!" in the middle, with the warning "Air Encoder Error (0x2800020). Below this error, it has a small wrench that says "Restart Airctaft. Contact DJI Support if it persists after restart." An image of this is attached to this thread.
Before anyone asks, YES I did restart the drone multiple times and YES the error still persists. I figured I would see if anyone on the forum knew what this error code meant, and if it is the cause of my problem.
If anyone could help me out with this, it would be great!
Thank you so much,
Drew Hoover

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2018-9-23
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Cetacean
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Aloha Drew,

     It looks like this issue need DJI's direct involvement as noted in your screen capture.  I have contacted DJI Natalia to see if she can help you get through this process.  She is very helpful.

Aloha and Drone On!
2018-9-23
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ALABAMA
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Just may have to bite the bullet and send it in.
2018-9-24
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Cetacean Posted at 2018-9-23 21:40
Aloha Drew,

     It looks like this issue need DJI's direct involvement as noted in your screen capture.  I have contacted DJI Natalia to see if she can help you get through this process.  She is very helpful.

Thanks, and let me know what she says!
2018-9-24
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drewhoover Posted at 2018-9-24 07:41
Thanks, and let me know what she says!

Aloha Drew,

     Keep an eye out.  It is likely she will respond in one of your threads.  Her information and assistance will be for you and your friend.

Aloha and Drone On!
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drewhoover Posted at 2018-9-24 07:41
Thanks, and let me know what she says!

Hi, Drew. I already replied to your PM. Please kindly check it out. If you have further question, please let me know. Thank you.
2018-9-25
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djiuser_OgYpwQssZGTH
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This is a known issue. I have not used my drone but 3 times did a firmware update hasn't worked since. This is why they discontinued the phantom its crap.
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djiuser_OgYpwQssZGTH Posted at 2-11 16:25
This is a known issue. I have not used my drone but 3 times did a firmware update hasn't worked since. This is why they discontinued the phantom its crap.

Hello there. The  "Air encoder error" means the drone has a serious hardware problem and needs to be fixed by component replacement. Have a nice day.
2024-2-11
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DJI Natalia Posted at 2018-9-25 08:53
Hi, Drew. I already replied to your PM. Please kindly check it out. If you have further question, please let me know. Thank you.

I recently received a Phantom 4 from a friend. I am getting the same Air encoder error. Trying to get this going for my son for Christmas and keep losing video and getting this error. Any help would be appreciated!
2024-12-25
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Taylor Sterling Posted at 12-25 08:49
I recently received a Phantom 4 from a friend. I am getting the same Air encoder error. Trying to get this going for my son for Christmas and keep losing video and getting this error. Any help would be appreciated!

Thank you for sharing your concern with us regarding your newly gifted Phantom 4. If there is an Air encoder error message (error code: 0x800020 / 0x280020), please connect the drone to DJI Assistant 2 to refresh the latest firmware. If the error persists, it indicates a hardware issue with the aircraft, you will need to bring the aircraft in for repair.

However, as electronic products are affected by technological developments and changes in usage requirements, each generation of products has a fixed life cycle. To continuously provide you with premium product and service experiences, DJI regularly optimizes resource allocations to promote the development and application of new products and technologies.

Therefore, we have decided to stop providing support services for Phantom 4 and its accessories starting on July 15, 2023. We hope for your kind understanding.
2024-12-27
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