So guys I'm back and lost another Drone! Can anybody assist me?

Here is my log

https://www.phantomhelp.com/logviewer/QXYINQ63L8S7LFRU75FM/#

I think its on the building where the last red arrow is. Maybe on someones balcony? or roof?

It looks like it crashed into the structure on top of the roof.

It's definitely not on a balcony. The balconies are too low and the downward sensors were showing an altitude of about 8 feet prior to the crash.

Did you take off from that concrete sidewalk?

msinger Posted at 2018-10-18 15:05
It looks like it crashed into the structure on top of the roof.

It's definitely not on a balcony. The balconies are too low and the downward sensors were showing an altitude of about 8 feet prior to the crash.

Wow really? I'm going to fly my Mavic there 2mrrw to see if its up there. Then I can just go into the building and ask the doorman. Thanks for your help msinger this is huge if I actually find it up there.

Geebax Posted at 2018-10-18 15:07
Did you take off from that concrete sidewalk?

Yes I took off from the sidewalk.

Hard to believe you kept it in the air that long with all those errors.

JasonDrone Posted at 2018-10-18 15:16
Yes I took off from the sidewalk.

Many sidewalks have rebar in them, so it's not a safe place to take off from. It's also a good idea to check these other things to ensure the compass is not being negatively affected by anything in the area:

Do these important compass checks before taking off

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JasonDrone Posted at 2018-10-18 15:16
Wow really? I'm going to fly my Mavic there 2mrrw to see if its up there. Then I can just go into the building and ask the doorman. Thanks for your help msinger this is huge if I actually find it up there.

Go get em, tiger... ha

Yes, retrieval is mandatory....


RedHotPoker

msinger Posted at 2018-10-18 15:28
Many sidewalks have rebar in them, so it's not a safe place to take off from. It's also a good idea to check these other things to ensure the compass is not being negatively affected by anything in the area:

Do these important compass checks before taking off

Scratching my head in bewilderment...


What the Heck? Why do people tempt fate?


RedHotPoker

I would suspect, the control signal was lost between the HP and the CS ( crash Site )  No LOS at that point.  There isn't any notification in the log......but it could have crashed before sending.......

Sorry you crashed,  and WHY didn't you just take off from the grass 5ft behind you?

Randy

rwynant V1 Posted at 2018-10-18 16:27
I would suspect, the control signal was lost between the HP and the CS ( crash Site )  No LOS at that point.  There isn't any notification in the log......but it could have crashed before sending.......

Sorry you crashed,  and WHY didn't you just take off from the grass 5ft behind you?

That simple act, of taking off, from a plague free environment, removed from any known possible electrical or ferrous metal is key.

Such a simple thing too, to be aware of.


RedHotPoker

As i posted on your other thread, it does look like its on the roof

Good luck recovering it!

Reobar in the footpath ?  Huh.   What about all those buildings - no magnetic interference there ?   To my inexperienced eye it looks like a drama waiting to happen.
But I do wish you luck in recovering the bird.

Good on ya

Bashy Posted at 2018-10-18 20:37
As i posted on your other thread, it does look like its on the roof

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Possible one of those air handlers up there "handled" it.  Pretty dangerous place to flying a drone around.

I located the drone. It was actually on the roof that we thought it was on!

One of the legs is broken but at least I got the SD card with the footage I needed!

Thanks for all your help! Another successful drone crash rescue mission.