Troubleshooting Archives - Page 7 of 15

Can drones mess up WiFi? [SOLVED]

WiFi and drones go hand in hand. Many consumer-level drones require WiFi for connecting their drones to the remote controls. For example, the DJI Medicare uses WiFi to control the drone and also uses WiFi to provide the pilot with a first-person view. WiFi is a wireless networking system that devices can use to communicate without a direct cable connection. It uses radio waves to transmit information and comes in a variety of different “flavours.”

How can I make my drone more visible?

Most drone flying regulators require that you keep your drone in a direct line of sight. This regulation means that you should be able to identify your drone amongst the background environment easily. I don’t think I have heard of any drone pilot being specifically asked if they can identify their drone at a certain distance but being able to see your drone means that you can fly much more confidently.

What is the most common cause of drone accidents? [The studies]

When I first bought a drone, I was paranoid about crashing it into the ground. There were plenty of times when I came close to crashing my drone. Drug manufacturers make it incredibly easy to fly within minutes of receiving your drone. Most of the time, the batteries are charged, and excitement gets in the way of common sense.

Can you fly a drone over railway tracks [Drone flying Pro]

Can you fly a drone over railway tracks? [Common Laws]

There are plenty of times where I have considered flying my drone over railway tracks. Railroad tracks are perfect for drug photography as they provide an excellent contrast to the natural environment. They are also typically long, interesting, and moving vehicles that allow you to inject some character into photos videos. They also tend to be remote places that are perfect for flying your drone. But – can you fly a drone over railway tracks legally.

Why do drones lose control? [12 reasons]

I know that when I’m flying my drone, one of the scariest things that run through my mind is – what if I lose control of my drone? Taking your expensive new gadget out into the real world can be a terrifying experience. When I first took out my drone, I was always on the lookout for hazards. As I slowly became more comfortable with piloting my drone, I became cocky. My newfound confidence meant that I was likely to take risks that I wouldn’t have, and shouldn’t have, with my drone.

Why is my drone lifting on one side? [SOLVED]

There are a variety of reasons why your drone may be lifting to one side. When I take my drone out and I notice some unusual flying characteristics I immediately take notice and go into problem-solving mode. Here are a variety of methods for fixing a drone that is lifting on one side and the calibrations and situational issues that may be causing it.

DJI SD card formatting failed [Little-known reasons]

There are a variety of reasons why you may wish to format your SD card. Formatting and SD card simply means delete all of the data on it permanently. While formatting your DJI SD card you may encounter a warning message which says that the formatting has failed. There are a variety of reasons why this may happen.

Why do drones break so easily? [11 reasons why]

When I first purchased my drone I was concerned I would break it almost immediately. I’ve heard of many stories where people have crashed their drone within the first few days – if not hours – of receiving it. Drones are becoming easier to fly, due to all of the advanced artificial intelligence integrations, but this also fills beginners with confidence which results in higher levels of incidents.

How to fix a drone that won’t take off

Nothing puts a dampener on the day quicker than a drone that won’t take off. I have been out in some of the most beautiful places in the world and my drone simply won’t take off. For example, one time I was on Lord Howe Island and the Geo fencing simply stopped me from taking off. Another time, my visual positioning system needed calibration – all of them are equally frustrating.

Can drones be hacked? [studies and examples]

Drones are becoming increasingly used by hobbyist photographers, companies, the government, and agriculture just to name a few. For the regular user, it is unlikely that anyone would actually want to hack your drone to gather information. I simply use my drone to capture footage of my holidays and weekend excursions which I’m sure no hackers would be particularly interested in. However, if you are a government organisation that is using drones it may become valuable for hackers to break into your drone software and steal the data.

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