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Recent content by scaldedchevy

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    Which AlienTech booster for Skydio 2+?

    Hello Saladshooter, Would you mind posting a link to what you bought? I went on the AlienTech website but there is so much ad traffic that it gets a little confusing as to what I need. I appreciate it if you have the time. James
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    Skydio 2+ went for a swim

    All great information, thank you. I was using the controller connected to an iPad mini. You know, I know factually that I had the disconnect and/or return behaviors set on my phone not to land like that. However, now that you have brought it up I am not so sure that I did not change those...
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    Skydio 2+ went for a swim

    It was determined that I launched without a stable GPS connection, and used Motion Tracking which is ill-advised piloting under these conditions. What I was doing is much better suited for direct controller input or beacon. In short, I caused this. Quite actually it is a relief to know that...
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    Skydio 2+ went for a swim

    So I reviewed the video today. I didn’t realize that a low quality preview is automatically stored in Files. Now, it appears that right before the problem started, the gimbals starts behaving very erratically, jerking around. Then the emergency shutdown. This is in my opinion clearly a...
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    Skydio 2+ went for a swim

    Excellent information, thank you!
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    Skydio 2+ went for a swim

    Just lost mine in the water a few minutes ago. I do have the Skydio Care plan so hopefully it will be honored. I wish I had found this forum before taking it over water. I was Motion Tracking my kids on a tube. I was well clear of water, probably 50 feet up. It tracked for 30 seconds...