Can't calibrate the compass (AIR 2S)
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The drone is new. Updated with the latest firmware (also controller and battery)
When the compass is normal it flies perfectly.
But when it asks for calibration it is impossible to achieve it.
I have already tried it in several locations.
It is my fifth drone, third Air 2 (first 2s). I did not have this problem with the others ones.
Many thanks for your help.
Hernán.

2021-8-2
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DJI Stephen
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Hello there Hernán. I am sorry for the trouble this has caused and thank you for reaching out. Since you have done several troubleshooting steps and still the issue persist. I would recommend you contact our support team at https://www.dji.com/support?site=brandsite&from=nav for further assistance. We have a team who would do their best to find out the reason of the said issue and then the corresponding resolution would be provided. Again I am sorry for the trouble and thank you.
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DJI Stephen Posted at 8-2 17:44
Hello there Hernán. I am sorry for the trouble this has caused and thank you for reaching out. Since you have done several troubleshooting steps and still the issue persist. I would recommend you contact our support team at https://www.dji.com/support?site=brandsite&from=nav for further assistance. We have a team who would do their best to find out the reason of the said issue and then the corresponding resolution would be provided. Again I am sorry for the trouble and thank you.

Thank you very much, Stephen. I get in contact immediately.
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obsesivamente Posted at 8-2 18:01
Thank you very much, Stephen. I get in contact immediately.

Stop trying to 'calibrate' the compass, it is not necessary. Just fly without doing the calibration. It will not fly any better even if you manage to 'calibrate' it.
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Geebax Posted at 8-2 18:54
Stop trying to 'calibrate' the compass, it is not necessary. Just fly without doing the calibration. It will not fly any better even if you manage to 'calibrate' it.

I understand. The problem is when it gives a compass error and asks for calibration. The drone does not fly.
I could not calibrate successfully even once.
I already contacted the support team.
Thanks.
2021-8-2
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obsesivamente Posted at 8-2 19:50
I understand. The problem is when it gives a compass error and asks for calibration. The drone does not fly.
I could not calibrate successfully even once.
I already contacted the support team.

Has this happened in different locations or only in one place?
2021-8-2
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Labroides Posted at 8-2 21:08
Has this happened in different locations or only in one place?

The compass error in different places.
Unable to calibrate (anywhere).
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obsesivamente Posted at 8-3 05:12
The compass error in different places.
Unable to calibrate (anywhere).

do you have any attachments on your drone?

do you, well, maybe, live near an ore?

how does other drones perform in the same location?

if all no, return your drone
2021-8-3
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obsesivamente Posted at 8-2 18:01
Thank you very much, Stephen. I get in contact immediately.

Hi there obsesivamente. You are very much welcome and it you have any other issues or any inquiries with DJI. Please feel free to post it here at DJI Forum. We are all here to help and assist you. Thank you.
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DJI Stephen Posted at 8-2 17:44
Hello there Hernán. I am sorry for the trouble this has caused and thank you for reaching out. Since you have done several troubleshooting steps and still the issue persist. I would recommend you contact our support team at https://www.dji.com/support?site=brandsite&from=nav for further assistance. We have a team who would do their best to find out the reason of the said issue and then the corresponding resolution would be provided. Again I am sorry for the trouble and thank you.

Prezado Stephen, Aqui No Brasil é Boa Noite ! Drone Novo nem decolei de Receio de desgovernar, bater ou causar acidentes. Tentei de todas as formas possíveis calibrar o Compass e sem sucesso. Fui a lugar aberto e com um Especialista . No primeiro giro 360 foi Bom. o restante o App pede para repetir. Posso voar mesmo assim? ele Liga e parece estável.
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Are you trying to calibrate the drone while you are near obstacles or anything metal?  Last December I was doing a real estate drone shoot, and couldn't calibrate.  I moved to another area and it calibrated fine.
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HedgeTrimmer
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Not enough information to know what problem is.

a) You may not be doing compass calibration correctly.  In past, DJI's compass calibration directions were not clear, and as a result some people would not do calibration correctly.  There are also numerous suggested methods, with only a couple methods which will work properly.  

b) You have something you always carry which has very strong magnetic field.  Ferrous metal ring or maybe a medical metal implant in your hand.   I believe one DJI forum member reported a buried old metal flatbed trailer causing compass calibration problems.

c) Your new drone is defective from factory.  (Been there with a Mavic which would almost always require a compass calibration on first flight of day, even from same previous takeoff  location, and nothing nearby causing magnetic interference.)  
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obsesivamente Posted at 2021-8-3 05:12
The compass error in different places.
Unable to calibrate (anywhere).

Know any local experienced DJI drone owners who could possibly help you with compass calibration sequence?
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obsesivamente Posted at 2021-8-3 05:12
The compass error in different places.
Unable to calibrate (anywhere).

It could be that you have Magnetism in your Compass. You have to send it to someone who knows about it and fix it.
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