same with me
but this time it wasn’t wind that was the issue
i was just zooming around in fast mode and with just 40m away it loses connection even tho i have flied it before up to 80m with just amber connection
and with 30% instantly dropping to critical (5%) in less than a second, low battery protection saves my *** and automatically lands itself to a roof
ryze seriously should implement a guidance to home when on critical battery using the vision positioning
not like the accurate return to home but just getting closer to the pilot for some signal reconnection before autolanding
Yep, I also have been able to get out over 80m but that is far from normal. The range can vary greatly depending on conditions at the time. That’s why it’s important to watch the signal indicator, when it’s yellow it’s time to come back.
Battery drop from 30% -5% in less than a second? If that’s the case, I would probably replace that battery. But remember as general rule the second 50% of a battery charge will not last as long as the first 50% and it best to charge a battery before it is completely discharged. About 30% is time to head home, that should put the battery at over 20% for charging. If you care for the battery it should not wear out as quickly. Fortunately,
Tello batteries are inexpensive, $19 US compared to Phantom batteries $169 US.
Remember the
Tello is a toy. In manufacturing every time a part is added, a person touches it or the assembly line slows, it adds to the cost. That’s why a
Tello sells for $99 US and a Spark sells for $399 US.