flydodom
lvl.3
Flight distance : 321857 ft
United Kingdom
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I am new to Phantom 3 (pro version), switched over from Yuneec Typhoon Q500 (terrible camera), I liked the drone for simplicity but I also like the Phantom. However, after reading these fly-aways, signal losses, I am scared to leave line of sight as required anyways. Yuneec was more simple system (no comparison) Phantom is more complex and it needs more attention during flying (at least how I feel). I think it is definitely a good idea to have a flight plan before and pre flight check things (during also) including the location and RTH safety zone before setting go. Not trying to educate anyone here as most of you know it all, I am just saying that for those of like me new comers to flying Phantom or any drone it is well worth considering these points. Even experienced pilots, just like real world flying a plane, it is a good idea to have check lists to go through each flight before take off, after take off and throughout the duration of the flight. Also the wind is an important factor to consider whether to go for a fly or not. I will not dare above 15-17 mph regardless. I actually think of the safety of people in and around me not even bothered loosing the drone however it is vital to realise that these drones are just a piece of machines on wings put together with electronics and they can go wrong. Like a computer crush often happens on any platforms. But we never pay great deal attention.
Just one question though, it is puzzling me a lot, why not DJI is trying to tackle this problem as this seems to be an issue for a long while now, if they can make a such complex machine with a very good system surely they could do something about this? Here is my suggestions (prove me wrong if it is difficult or impossible):
1- Hold the position of the drone at the point of signal loss a bit longer - 3 minutes or custom modified by the owner. One can walk to the location or trying avoid the obstacle.
2- Come back on the same path - say - 400 ft then fly back home. Or again custom modified by the owner. This could help to regain the signal loss both on RC and the GPS.
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I think above two options won't add anything to production cost of the Phantom indeed but it may actually save someone's life (forget even saving the drone for a minute here) in the worst scenario. I think this a very important point when it comes to safety of flying of any drone. I do hope DJI sooner than later will fix this issue to avoid more of these incidents... Of course, it is still pilots responsibility to fly safely within reasons. |
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