I’ve been using my drone for about 8 months now and getting comfortable with it. I tried using the active track feature today on a private road with some tree cover, like I’ve seen people do in videos. Everything seemed fine until I turned my body, and the drone crashed into s
Can I find replacement parts and try fixing this myself, or should I look for professional help?
Never fully trust automation… always be ready to take control yourself.
Tait said:
Never fully trust automation… always be ready to take control yourself.
I mean, my hands are just as guilty for some bad decisions, to be honest.
Tait said:
Never fully trust automation… always be ready to take control yourself.
I mean, my hands are just as guilty for some bad decisions, to be honest.
These days, you can’t trust anything, can you?
Tait said:
Never fully trust automation… always be ready to take control yourself.
I mean, my hands are just as guilty for some bad decisions, to be honest.
True story. I once landed my FPV drone in the only puddle on the entire street. It didn’t survive.
Tait said:
Never fully trust automation… always be ready to take control yourself.
My hands haven’t let me down yet… quite the opposite, actually.
Were the trees around you bare because of winter? Obstacle avoidance struggles with branches that don’t have leaves.
Wyatt said:
Were the trees around you bare because of winter? Obstacle avoidance struggles with branches that don’t have leaves.
I didn’t even think about that. I’m usually careful, but this makes me even more cautious. I always set my return-to-home altitude high enough to clear the tree line just in case.
@Ira
Even advanced systems can miss thin branches. Be extra cautious around trees.
@Ira
My drone once took itself out by flying into a telephone wire during active tracking. You’d think it fell from orbit judging by the damage.
Wyatt said:
Were the trees around you bare because of winter? Obstacle avoidance struggles with branches that don’t have leaves.
I used to work for a company with hundreds of drone operators. Every winter, from October to December, crash reports spiked because obstacle avoidance doesn’t handle bare trees well. By January, everyone learns to be more careful again.
Wyatt said:
Were the trees around you bare because of winter? Obstacle avoidance struggles with branches that don’t have leaves.
Yeah, no leaves on the trees.
Wyatt said:
Were the trees around you bare because of winter? Obstacle avoidance struggles with branches that don’t have leaves.
Yeah, no leaves on the trees.
That’s likely the issue right there.
I wouldn’t take any chances with a drone that expensive.
Since it’s a pricey drone, I’d recommend talking to DJI for repairs. They’re usually pretty good about it.
Tarian said:
Since it’s a pricey drone, I’d recommend talking to DJI for repairs. They’re usually pretty good about it.
I got mine for $2200 on Amazon and have a 2-year protection plan. Fingers crossed.
@Jordan
If you have the plan, go for it. They’ll probably replace it for you.
@Jordan
DJI’s customer service is fantastic. If you’re covered, they’ll usually replace things without too much hassle.
Obstacle avoidance struggles with three main things: power lines, chain-link fences, and bare tree branches.
I’m sorry about your crash. I bet your heart sank seeing it hit the ground. That’s why I stick to safe flying with my Mavic 3 Pro—it’s too much of an investment to risk. I use a smaller, cheaper drone for risky stuff.
