What Do I Need to Do After I Crash My Drone?
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Our caller for today, Martin had signed up for the Drone U’s Virtual Flight Mastery class. In preparation for the class, Martin was flying some practice drills on an empty soccer field. Due to a strong gust of wind, he lost control of his drone, a Mavic 2 Pro, and ended up crashing into a building. So how can Martin make sure his drone is okay and ready to fly? Is there a checklist that Martin can follow to check the extent of damage on his Mavic 2 Pro?
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Timestamps
02:30 - What does Paul do if a student crashes his drone in one of our classes?
06:15 - Today’s question is about what to do once you crash your drone 10:27 - Understanding orientation to avoid a drone crash
11:05 - Thumbs up, Butter Cup – A simple rule to help you avert a drone crash
13:20 - Are you making emotionally-charged decisions when you lose control of your drone?
15:53 - Do not miss this once awesome opportunity to hone your drone skills – Ultimate Virtual Class
18:56 - Observe these THREE RULES for takeoff to avoid a drone crash 20:45 - Must you change your drone props after a crash?
22:03 - How does the Mavic 2 Pro compare to the Phantom 4 Pro as far as build is concerned? Paul shares why flying the Mavic 2 Pro through Drone U’s obstacle course is NOT a good idea
22:38 - So, what should you do once you crash your drone? Paul explains in four SIMPLE STEPS
22:38 - Step 1: Check your drone motors for damage
26:34 - Step 2: Clean your obstacle avoidance sensors
27:21 - Step 3: Check for physical damage
27:52 - Step 4: Do not forget to calibrate your IMU and compass
28:18 - How can power cycling your drone help you?
29:00 - What should you do if your drone starts toilet bowling?
31:50 - Is your drone making a weird sound? Is that a cause for concern?