Dear DJI Users,

DJI products are designed  with safety in mind. The CSC (Combination Stick Command) on the Phantom 4 was redesigned to avoid an accidental motor stoppage, but there are still a number of  new pilots applying CSC accidently. To make sure that our product design can satisfy the majority of our users, we decided to make a poll here. Please vote and let us know what you think about the CSC.

1.  Keep the current CSC (pull the left stick to the bottom right corner and press RTH button)

2.  Cancel any kind of CSC (There will be no way to stop the motors in the air… at all)

3.  Another Sticks/Buttons Combination (Share your idea in the comments)

I would like to the old CSC (4:00/7:00) brought back.
Though I can't see myself doing either move accidentally, the old CSC is what I drilled into my head when I first got my P3. To me it is more intuitive.
Ideally, maybe you could make it a setting in the Go app to give people a choice.

Make it a double CSC. In other words, two times in a row. It would be rather tough to do that accidentally while airborne.

In my opinion the new CSC is good but we can easily forget about it when we are panick. What about having both but to kill the motor while altitude and location is moving only the new method (RTH+LS Down) will work...

The new one is great .. i never liked the old one (both sticks in corners) because there was always some remote chance of getting close to a range that would activate it .. you never know! But with the new one (one stick corner and button) you cannot do that by accident AND YOU CAN do that with just one hand (which i had do and it worked). So +1 for the new CSC from me

Get a new button on the remote. Red coloured and covert by easy breaking goes what only the factory can replace. Means a panic button. After been pushed all will be off...until the client send in. And of all discussions.
Off course ..a bit more money in the hardware.. but the client pays anyway.

Second.. some settings for the drone in case of an accident in air..there shut be some parameters how shut untrue engines automatically. Such as " upside down for a 10th second. Or defending speed more than 10m/sec.
because that would be good in case I use an automatic parachute. Means .. parachute settings.

Keep the current combination, but change it's function to "Emergency descent".

I assume that most people use it only for emergency landings?

Cutting power to the motors can not a safe way to do an emergency landing but currently it is the only way to loose height rapidly so people will panic and use it when in most cases it will not be necessary and it's use will often increase danger instead of reducing it.

How fast is it possible to do a safe landing, where if it lands on someone's head it will not kill them?  Maybe it needs to come down in a spiral...

If it keeps the motors powered then it may be possible to cancel it so that it can be used as an emergency descent out of the way of another aircraft but regaining control before landing, or possibly it should end automatically at a 10m high hover rather than after it uncontrollably hits the ground/people.

If it is used after a failure, such as a loss of one prop or loss of power to 1 motor, presumably it reduces rather than improves safety in most cases?  If it does improve safety then the flight control in failure condition could do with being improved to do a controlled landing near the point of failure instead of an uncontrolled flyaway.

How about a tick box in DJI GO to enable or disable the current CSC, this could be protected by a pin number.

How about a tick box in DJI GO to enable or disable the current CSC, this could be protected by a pin number.

--that right there...is the right answer.  Make it an opt in/out

I see from the vote that alot of people like the current CSC.

How about this........it's a CSC that had to be HELD in CSC for more than 10 seconds......AND at 4 seconds +, the remote starts a LOUD beeping, that gets faster and faster and faster beeping until it s a solid BEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEP at 8 second mark...giving you a full 2 seconds before shut down.

Whats the current CSC setting???? a super breif .0025 "oh my God, i didnt mean to do that" and your dead in the air.

YOU SHOULD BE ABLE TO TURN THE CSC OFF IN DJI GO APP SETTINGS IF YOU WANT TO.

C1 + C2 + HTR + Pwr on the bird :-D

Good luck DJI getting anything sensible out of suggestions like these.

"change it's function to "Emergency descent".
I assume that most people use it only for emergency landings?"

"Disable CSC so there is no way during flight that any of the DJI Products shut off and crash to the ground"

"How about a tick box in DJI GO to enable or disable the current CSC, this could be protected by a pin number".

"How about this........it's a CSC that had to be HELD in CSC for more than 10 seconds......AND at 4 seconds +, the remote starts a LOUD beeping, that gets faster and faster and faster beeping until it s a solid BEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEP at 8 second mark...giving you a full 2 seconds before shut down".

A lot of users have no idea why there is an emergency stop mechanism and when it might be used.
FYI .. CSC (or whatever DJI replace it with) is an emergency stop for a machine with fast rotating blades.
Despite fanciful forum posts, it's not for getting your Phantom out of the way of manned air traffic or preventing your Phantom from smashing into mothers and babies.
Although exciting, those scenarios aren't realistic at all.

CSC is there to stop the spinning props when you have a child or pet getting too close to your Phantom when it's on the ground, before flying or after a crash.
Anything to delay an emergency stop mechanism makes no sense at all.

Like the idea of it being for emergency decent, so quicker decent with some control but also the drone making as loud a noise as possible to warn people. Also the opt in or out option as well.

I think it's something that's very hard to vote on, if you have never used it, I myself think p4 needs a parachute that acts like an airbag when certain buttons are pressed, maybe they could be only used once, and then you would have to fit a new one, at a cost that would not encourage people to use them excessively. Also think this would be a nice little earner for DJI as an accessory.

labroides@yahoo Posted at 2016-6-28 10:51
Good luck DJI getting anything sensible out of suggestions like these.

"change it's function to "Em ...

"A lot of users have no idea why there is an emergency stop mechanism and when it might be used."
Right or wrong, most people that do use it will use it while in the air whatever might be written in the manual.


"CSC is there to stop the spinning props when you have a child or pet getting too close to your Phantom when it's on the ground, before flying or after a crash.
Anything to delay an emergency stop mechanism makes no sense at all."
If it is on the ground then I can't believe that many people can stop the motors faster using the CSC than they can stop them the normal way - just to pull the left stick back.

Make it do what people expect an emergency button to do - make things safe whatever the situation, if it is on the ground then stop the motors, if it is in the air then bring it into a safe situation ASAP, where "safe situation" probably does not mean a crash landing at terminal velocity!

I would suggest,User customizeable CSC! It will help a lot.People that have p3p and inspire wont get confuse because they can set their csc same as their inspire

The two actions for emergency stop is fine as it is now. It is easy and quick to do with two hands and possible to do with one hand. Another change is not good.

I would say:

Hold both bottom buttons on the underside of the controller and then press+Hold the Return to Home button for X amount of seconds. The RC should then give a unique beeping sound so you know what's about to happen. Also if the Go App is up and running a warning message should show the user what's about to happen. This leaves out the "sticks" so there is no chance of being in the position to cut the motors by simply navigating the bird. Also, the SW-related DJI Go App suggestions are good, but I think we need a way to do this if the tablet loses battery or the app crashes, e.g. HW-related to the RC.

A kill switch (button) with a bright red hinged cover which can be flipped up quickly to expose it.  Rational: Using a control stick, like the throttle, in combination with another action: 1) Is not easy to recall when in a panic 2) evoking the control could cause the aircraft to get into a worse situation before the power is completely off.

BouldersDad Posted at 2016-6-28 01:55
I would like to the old CSC (4:00/7:00) brought back.
Though I can't see myself doing either move ac ...

+1

old one worked for me with 6 different phantom's (p1,p2, p3)
never shut one down in the air!
although I would have used it....to stop it from hurting anyone or anything or flying away

but I have HAD to use it to stop it from killing itself on the ground a time or 2 after minor crashes early on.

Not sure what happened?  I was offering my experience?

Typically in automation processes, the "death switch" is placed out of the way and sometimes protected by a cover that must be physically moved before activating.  It is an extreme measure to take in an abnormal emergency situation where there is immediate danger to life or property and will most likely cause severe damage to the phantom.  Therefore, it should be a CSC that can NOT be accidentally activated.  The Left stick to the bottom right position and RTH button pressed is a perfect combination.  Again, by design it should be an unnatural combo.  Therefore, the responsibility falls on the pilot to be familiar with the CSC and be prepared to execute as needed.

I think it's a good idea to have one CSC for all models. I prefer the lower right / lower left combination. It once saved my engines and it may definitely save the faces of people or pets. The activation has to be fast. While flying, you have the thumbs on the sticks, so the CSC with a button is not as fast as moving the sticks to the corners. And it's a position you do not use during regular flight. Well, at least I never do.

* CSC is there to stop the spinning props when you have a child or pet getting too close to your Phantom when it's on the ground, before flying or after a crash.
Anything to delay an emergency stop mechanism makes no sense at all.

I can see there is a need for a fast respond to a CSC stick imput. Would it be possible to only engage CSC if the Phantom is not moving?

Just my 2 cents...

Bring back old CSC and make it an option in the DJI go app

I like the current phantom 1 2 nmabd 3 csc with both sticks in. Works the best

You know, some other drone makers have a dedicated button in a somewhat obscure place, often with a shroud around the red button, so there's no way to press it easily, but when u have an emergency it is there and kills power immediately... Omy my Blade 350 and Spektrum radio, I had just a standard "power off" button that was readily accessible, you just had to be careful...  Obvious is best in my opinion.. CSC is a b it "obscure" whichever way you do it, emergency procedure should be straight forward - LOOK ! A BUTTON! Just put some protection on it, so it's hard to just touch it by accident....
And yes, i realize that I am not participating in the vote... just another idea. Check out the image of a Chroma radio. Im opinion that is NOT a bad choice....

In my opinion it could be like a switch with safety cover, placed in the middle of RTH and power on button.

The left stick and RTH makes more sense; otherwise, someone may make the mistake and move both sticks in the CSC position while flying.

Adding a kill switch does not make sense for existing users; who wants to retrofit existing RC's?

First let me add that I voted for it to remain as is.

I would have been happy for it to remain as it was.   If another change must be made then wait for the Phantom 5.  What we don't need is multiple ways on a single series.  There is enough confusion already.

Do we need a kill method............YES.    Anything that has 8 ginsu knife blades moving at a high velocity needs to be able to be STOPPED, not seconds, not after a warning, not after taking the time to think about it.................STOPPED.

And I hope that I never have to use it.   Just my two cents worth.

I am voting for change of CSC in Phantom 3 to current Phantom 4 combination..

Kyokushin Posted at 2016-6-29 16:08
I am voting for change of CSC in Phantom 3 to current Phantom 4 combination..

Introducing a new method for CSC for the P4 created confusion among users.
Changing it again would be worse.
And changing CSC for existing models would be much worse.
What a stupid idea!

labroides@yahoo Posted at 2016-6-29 08:23
Introducing a new method for CSC for the P4 created confusion among users.
Changing it again would ...

Dont want - dont change. In my opinion stupid is current P3 CSC solution.

This should be changed to current P4 or user should have a choice.

Kyokushin Posted at 2016-6-29 17:28
Dont want - dont change. In my opinion stupid is current P3 CSC solution.

This should be changed  ...

And that would only confuse people more.
What a stupid idea.

labroides@yahoo Posted at 2016-6-29 12:06
And that would only confuse people more.
What a stupid idea.

I tried to be kind, but you did it again. You are stupid, not my idea, to be clear, if you cant get a simple thing like this.

Every people a bit more wise than a monkey will have not a prolblem with this change, because people actually have a problem with current P3P/P3A CSC what could be initiated mid-air by an accident.
Left stick to the right+RTH will not be, because nobody is pushing that combination in mid-air. It is much better than current and default.

I use to fly RC helicopter and I am used to have a dedicated switch stopping the motor. I understand it can be risky to swtich it accidentally but it is a  great safety features. My opinion of course.

labroides@yahoo Posted at 2016-6-29 14:23
Introducing a new method for CSC for the P4 created confusion among users.
Changing it again would ...

Im with you on this labroides absolutely ridiculous . Whats up DJI lost confidence with itself to make these decisions. Just about every conceivable CSC method has been put forward.Conclusion leave it be.You cant please all the people all the time, only some of them some of the time.

Give pilot option in dji go app so they can set the way they want.