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<blockquote data-quote="ol&#039; Sparky" data-source="post: 122513" data-attributes="member: 16402"><p>have not had your issues with my Spark, but here a a few things I would try.</p><p><img class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" alt="🔋" title="Battery :battery:" src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f50b.png" data-shortname=":battery:" />Did you also update the controller and batteries?</p><p><img class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" alt="💻" title="Laptop computer :computer:" src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f4bb.png" data-shortname=":computer:" />You can also downgrade the firmware and see if it makes a difference with your issues.</p><p><img class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" alt="💾" title="Floppy disk :floppy_disk:" src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f4be.png" data-shortname=":floppy_disk:" />Uninstall/reinstall DJI Go software</p><p><img class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" alt="✅" title="Check mark button :white_check_mark:" src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/2705.png" data-shortname=":white_check_mark:" /> do a pre-flight inspection</p><p><img class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" alt="🔌" title="Electric plug :electric_plug:" src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f50c.png" data-shortname=":electric_plug:" />Use an OTG cable (must be OTG rated...any old cable won't do)</p><p><img class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" alt="😬" title="Grimacing face :grimacing:" src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f62c.png" data-shortname=":grimacing:" />Every time I take my drones out for their exercise, I go with a realization that there's a possibility that I will go home without it for a multitude of reasons</p><p> Embrace it and when they do come back, consider it a bonus</p><p><img class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" alt="😢" title="Crying face :cry:" src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f622.png" data-shortname=":cry:" />One day, if they do run away, never to be seen again, think of it as an opportunity to upgrade while helping out fellow Sparkies with your left over gear (maybe make a few bux toward your new drone} .</p><p><img class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" alt="📱" title="Mobile phone :mobile_phone:" src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f4f1.png" data-shortname=":mobile_phone:" />Try something different for your monitor. I use my old pixel 3 pared down to just flying apps and nothing else</p><p><img class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" alt="📡" title="Satellite antenna :satellite:" src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f4e1.png" data-shortname=":satellite:" />Make sure bluetooth and wi fi are shut off on any near by electronics, including the one you are using to fly (IF using an OTG).</p><p><img class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" alt="🌊" title="Water wave :ocean:" src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f30a.png" data-shortname=":ocean:" />Vast majority of my flying is over water. Stay at least minimum 20 t0 30 feet above as it can mess with sensors. Now that you're out in the country, just practice going farther and farther out until your confidence builds. Water shouldn't be much of a issue</p><p><img class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" alt="🛰️" title="Satellite :satellite_orbital:" src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f6f0.png" data-shortname=":satellite_orbital:" />MAKE SURE YOU HAVE SATELLITES BEFORE YOU TAKE OFF and your home point is correct</p><p><img class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" alt="🎺" title="Trumpet :trumpet:" src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f3ba.png" data-shortname=":trumpet:" />even with VLOS, you can lose sight of your drone in the sky. practice instrument flying</p><p><img class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" alt="🏠" title="House :house:" src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f3e0.png" data-shortname=":house:" />RTH is a great friend, but I only use it sparingly</p><p><img class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" alt="🌲" title="Evergreen tree :evergreen_tree:" src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f332.png" data-shortname=":evergreen_tree:" />Trees are bad</p><p><img class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" alt="🙄" title="Face with rolling eyes :rolling_eyes:" src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f644.png" data-shortname=":rolling_eyes:" />Most of the disasters reported here and other forums boil down to pilot error. Reading the forum here helps you prepare for situations that may pop up and how to deal with them. ATTI mode is a good example</p><p><img class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" alt="📖" title="Open book :book:" src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f4d6.png" data-shortname=":book:" />read the manual and <img class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" alt="📼" title="Videocassette :vhs:" src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f4fc.png" data-shortname=":vhs:" />watch the videos</p><p></p><p></p><p>Happy flying <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /><img class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" alt="🛩️" title="Small airplane :airplane_small:" src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f6e9.png" data-shortname=":airplane_small:" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="ol' Sparky, post: 122513, member: 16402"] have not had your issues with my Spark, but here a a few things I would try. 🔋Did you also update the controller and batteries? 💻You can also downgrade the firmware and see if it makes a difference with your issues. 💾Uninstall/reinstall DJI Go software ✅ do a pre-flight inspection 🔌Use an OTG cable (must be OTG rated...any old cable won't do) 😬Every time I take my drones out for their exercise, I go with a realization that there's a possibility that I will go home without it for a multitude of reasons Embrace it and when they do come back, consider it a bonus 😢One day, if they do run away, never to be seen again, think of it as an opportunity to upgrade while helping out fellow Sparkies with your left over gear (maybe make a few bux toward your new drone} . 📱Try something different for your monitor. I use my old pixel 3 pared down to just flying apps and nothing else 📡Make sure bluetooth and wi fi are shut off on any near by electronics, including the one you are using to fly (IF using an OTG). 🌊Vast majority of my flying is over water. Stay at least minimum 20 t0 30 feet above as it can mess with sensors. Now that you're out in the country, just practice going farther and farther out until your confidence builds. Water shouldn't be much of a issue 🛰️MAKE SURE YOU HAVE SATELLITES BEFORE YOU TAKE OFF and your home point is correct 🎺even with VLOS, you can lose sight of your drone in the sky. practice instrument flying 🏠RTH is a great friend, but I only use it sparingly 🌲Trees are bad 🙄Most of the disasters reported here and other forums boil down to pilot error. Reading the forum here helps you prepare for situations that may pop up and how to deal with them. ATTI mode is a good example 📖read the manual and 📼watch the videos Happy flying :)🛩️ [/QUOTE]
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