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AlanHd
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Hi all, this may sound like a dumb question but I've just unbowed my P3S and the left stick locks in the down position when pressed all the way down, is this normal and why does it do it.
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ALABAMA
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May sound like a dumb answer, but just push them back up to neutral.
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MrRobert5823
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Is there tension in the sticks?
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AlanHd
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The sticks work ok, I was just wondering why it locks down when pushed all the way, I've been able to google the answer, it's a decent Lock. My first search didn't find the answer.

Now I'm praying for some light winds so I can go out and play, forecast is not looking good for the week ahead here in wales.
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WD9EON
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AlanHd Posted at 2017-9-8 12:36
The sticks work ok, I was just wondering why it locks down when pushed all the way, I've been able to google the answer, it's a decent Lock. My first search didn't find the answer.

Now I'm praying for some light winds so I can go out and play, forecast is not looking good for the week ahead here in wales.

Don't lock it down to land, you will not like the results.  After it lands, you can lock it down to prevent it from starting back up.
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Betamace
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Take note that if you leave the throttle stick locked down, the Remote will start to beep after a couple minutes or so.
It's a good feature because tip-overs when landing can occur when the CSC is used to stop the motors.
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Michgolden
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You can use the lock for rapid decent but remember to allow enough height for the bird to slow down to normal speed well before it hits the ground. I've had a close call before because when locked down it drops quick!
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Geebax
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It is normal for the P3 Standard, and no-one has ever found a rational answer as to why it was provided as a feature.
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Geebax
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Betamace Posted at 2017-9-8 14:06
Take note that if you leave the throttle stick locked down, the Remote will start to beep after a couple minutes or so.
It's a good feature because tip-overs when landing can occur when the CSC is used to stop the motors.

Never ever use CSC to stop the motors, just hold the left stick down on landing to stop them.
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DJI Susan
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It is a feature of P3S Controller. No worries.
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Epicdoom
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didn't like it on mine so I tweeked it so it cant lock down.
2017-9-15
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Peterx
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This lashed position is for safety to turn on or off the aircraft without insuring your fingers and so on. This feature helps you avoid the start over  again the system after landing (end flight / change battery)
It´s not a Combination of Sticks Commands.(CSC) You can use it from high altitude to a lower one. Do not land with left stick lashed.
2017-9-16
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DJI-Mark
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I wouldnt' be alarmed. That is part of the functionality of the remote. It is to make the landing easier of the Phantom 3 Standard.
2017-9-16
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