Operations & Maintenance
Drone photo and video backups: a simple method
Organise originals, projects and exports. Apply the 3-2-1 rule, check the copies and test recovery before reusing the card.
Operations & Maintenance
Operations & Maintenance
How much video fits on a drone memory card? Capacity and bitrate
Estimate video storage from bitrate and duration. Compare the estimate with an original clip and check the card's compatibility.
Beginners
Taking off a drone on sand or grass: how to prepare the base
Choose a stable surface, assess a landing pad and prepare an alternative. Reduce exposure to sand and check propeller clearance.
Beginners
Obstacle sensors unavailable: how to diagnose the warning
Distinguish low light, obstructions and vision sensor faults. Check your model’s calibration and prepare a support request.
Beginners
DJI Fly: how to export and save flight logs
Prepare logs, screenshots and an account for DJI support. Distinguish app data from drone data and protect shared information.
Beginners
How to find a lost drone: position, records and search
Interpret the last known position and Find My Drone. Keep records and organise a safe search, without assuming real-time location.
Beginners
Drone fell into water: what to do next
Organise safe recovery, disconnect power and suspend charging, and arrange support. Preserve records and files without risking the equipment.
Operations & Maintenance
Blocked gimbal or tilted horizon: how to diagnose
Check guards, accessories, calibration and signs of gimbal damage. Distinguish a tilted horizon from a blockage and vibration.
Beginners
DJI QuickTransfer not working: diagnosis and alternatives
Separate connection failures from download failures in DJI QuickTransfer. Test one file, protect the originals and learn about copying alternatives.
Beginners
Drone lost signal or GPS: what to do
Distinguish between image, controller connection and GPS failures. Prepare a safe response and understand the limits of automatic return.