If I sent my copter up twice and recorded two separate clips. The first one comes in complete but the second one does not. I can watch the video on my tablet in 720dpi but it does not get captured completely on my data card. Why does it work correctly for the first flight and not the second. This has happened twice already. Maybe reformat the card???

I had the same issue trying to use a Class10 instead of UHS-3 (haven't tested with others). It was because the write speed wasn't fast enought (i was recording 1080p 60fps)

SD Cards are cheap.  Buy a new one, but a quality card.

Also try a different SD card.

I appreciate the feedback. I feel better knowing that others have had the same issue. I'm using a class 10 UHS 1 card. I thought they were suppose to be very fast. Anyway, I'll reformat the card and give it one more shot and then switch out to a new card. Thanks again!

airRN Posted at 2016-4-28 08:28
I appreciate the feedback. I feel better knowing that others have had the same issue. I'm using a cl ...

The whole spec of suggesting a Class 10 card is misleading because the card manufacturers lie about their ratings. The writing speed of the card is vitally important, the read speed is of no consequence. There are many cards that will do the job, but I only buy Sandisk Extreme or Extreme Pro cards, as they are able to reach the speeds required.

Another point to consider though, is whether you stopped recording at the end of the flight before shutting down the aircraft. This would also cause the issue you are talking about. If you do this, the clip is not finalised on the card and will not appear. You can fix it by putting the card back in the camera and then switching on the aircraft for 30 seconds or so. But it will only recover the last file, if you shoot two or more, they will be lost, only the last written file is fixed.

All you have to do is reformat the ad card in the settings.

All you have to do is reformat the ad card in the settings.

Geebax says:

Another point to consider though, is whether you stopped recording at the end of the flight before shutting down the aircraft. This would also cause the issue you are talking about. If you do this, the clip is not finalised on the card and will not appear. You can fix it by putting the card back in the camera and then switching on the aircraft for 30 seconds or so. But it will only recover the last file, if you shoot two or more, they will be lost, only the last written file is fixed.

+1
what he said is your answer!
first video got fixed when starting the second video
then most likely shut down phantom without stopping recorder....

good luck and have fun flying!

Larsenandson Posted at 2016-4-28 08:55
All you have to do is reformat the ad card in the settings.

And then you will lose any files that are on the card.