Phantom 4 problem.

I haven't used the P4 in a while, but yesterday had the following problem... I'm unable to switch to video mode and also unable to take stills when in photo mode. When I attempt to switch to video, the screen goes black for a moment, the gimbal slowly pans to the left, screen comes back on and is back in camera mode.

Anyone experience this before?

I've updated all firmware, both controller and drone and am running latest version of DJIGo4 on iPad Pro

Please try reisntall the app

Hey Manchester, may I know which SD card do you use? Please try to format the SD card and reset the camera settings to see whether it works.

After updating both the controller and drone to the latest firmware I am unable to take photos or switch to video mode.When taking a photo, the app makes the shutter sound and appears as though it is recording a photo but nothing is on the SD card.
Additionally, the app lags on a black screen for a brief moment, then all camera setting display N/A, the apps states "No Image Transmission" as well.

When switching to video, similar behavior.

I have deleted and reinstalled the app. I have tried mulitiple IOS devices, mulitiple SD Cards, reformatted cards etc.

DJI Susan Posted at 2018-4-23 02:59
Hey Manchester, may I know which SD card do you use? Please try to format the SD card and reset the camera settings to see whether it works.

Thanks, have tried multiple SD Cards and have also formatted all.

Nebuchadnezzar Posted at 2018-4-22 08:12
Please try reisntall the app

have deleted and reinstalled the app and have tried with multiple IOS devices.

s.manchester Posted at 2018-4-23 13:42
Thanks, have tried multiple SD Cards and have also formatted all.

This problem sometimes occurs if the SD card is not responding properly, that's why you were asked what card it was. The best card is a Sandisk Extreme Pro and it should be formatted in the aircraft, not on a computer.

s.manchester Posted at 2018-4-23 13:42
Thanks, have tried multiple SD Cards and have also formatted all.

As suggested, were you reformatting the sd card, in the drone?

If reloading the app, be sure to delete your internet cache and cookies, then reboot the device, and then download the app.

RedHotPoker

Geebax Posted at 2018-4-23 15:49
This problem sometimes occurs if the SD card is not responding properly, that's why you were asked what card it was. The best card is a Sandisk Extreme Pro and it should be formatted in the aircraft, not on a computer.

Using SanDisk Extreme UHS-1 64GB. Same brand and format that I have used countless times. Have tried three different cards, all formatted in the drone.

RedHotPoker Posted at 2018-4-23 15:52
As suggested, were you reformatting the sd card, in the drone?

If reloading the app, be sure to delete your internet cache and cookies, then reboot the device, and then download the app.

Have used three different IOS devices. Same result with each.

Have you tried rolling back the firmware?

s.manchester Posted at 2018-4-23 16:05
Have used three different IOS devices. Same result with each.

You may have a lemon.

It might need to be replaced...


RedHotPoker

RedHotPoker Posted at 2018-4-23 16:25
You may have a lemon.

It might need to be replaced...

I've owned this since they were released. problem free up until now.

s.manchester Posted at 2018-4-23 16:52
I've owned this since they were released. problem free up until now.

That should have read repaired... Yes.



Not sure why it should react inadvertent now...


RedHotPoker

s.manchester Posted at 2018-4-23 13:42
Thanks, have tried multiple SD Cards and have also formatted all.

Thanks for getting back to us. Have you tried to remove the SD card and take the picture? The pictures will be saved in the mobile device, it might be helpful to verify.

If still no luck, please kindly start a case and send the unit in for diagnosis: https://www.dji.com/support thanks!

Just for the sake of pushing some buttons......take it out of Jpeg + Raw

Just set the camera to Jpeg........see if that does anything for you.......

DJI Susan Posted at 2018-4-23 19:42
Thanks for getting back to us. Have you tried to remove the SD card and take the picture? The pictures will be saved in the mobile device, it might be helpful to verify.

If still no luck, please kindly start a case and send the unit in for diagnosis: https://www.dji.com/support thanks!

I have tried the following:
Delete and re-installation of the app
No SD Card
Multiple SD Cards
Reformatting SD Cards
Multiple IOS devices
Using DJI Assistant 2 (app will not connect)

This occurred after the most recent firmware update.
On a FaceBook thread in Official DJI owners a user experienced the EXACT situation complete with the "strong wireless interference message" and gimbal slowly panning from right to left - this is identical to my experience.

Their unusual solution:

"David Dowson Looks like I’ve fixed this issue. Plugged my dji goggles into the controller and was able to get a video feed, then switched to my phone and hey presto everything is fine, weird but it’s fixed and I’m happy.."

Some additional observations.
All camera data briefly flashes N/A.
Also, unable to switch to JPEG - reverts back to JPEG+Raw setting.

s.manchester Posted at 2018-9-13 07:56
I have tried the following:
Delete and re-installation of the app
No SD Card

Hi Manchester, for your situation, I sincerely suggest you to start a case and send it in for diagnosis. We'll offer you a proper solution according to the damage assessment. Hope for your understanding.