Newbie question...

[SRJ_Inspire _2_ES_MD]

So got the I2 on Tuesday and yesterday upgraded all the software. Now getting ready for first flight. My question is should I make that first flight with the X5S on or off. It's my first I2 but have had my P4P and Mavic since February.

Thanks in advance,
Stephen

 

[AeroMirage]

Personally, I would leave it off at least for first flight. Just in case something goes wrong a $2k camera won't be effected.
I just got an I2 on Tuesday and it is going back to DJI. It had major software problems.
Better safe than ...... well, you know.

 

[SRJ_Inspire _2_ES_MD]

Thanks and bummer on having to send it back! Why would "software" require you to send it back? Couldn't you just factory reset and reinstall the software? Did you buy the I2 directly from DJI?

 

[NickU]

Depends on how confident you are with your flying .

Doesn't matter which you do - just break it (and yourself) in gently for the first few flights. If you don't put the x5s on, then it'll grumble and give you an air encoder error... nothing to worry about, it's safe to fly that way, and the "error" will go away when you eventually mount the gimbal.

Have fun and enjoy it . Do watch out for the acceleration tho' - it's a lot more powerful than the P4P/mavic sized stuff and easily hits 30mph+ without thinking about it.

 

[AeroMirage]

Thanks and bummer on having to send it back! Why would "software" require you to send it back? Couldn't you just factory reset and reinstall the software? Did you buy the I2 directly from DJI?

Tried all of that and then some.
See: I2 Maiden Flight Very Freaky
Certainly pays to deal with a reputable dealer!!

 

[SRJ_Inspire _2_ES_MD]

Just looked at you other post. Bummer big time!
Glad you got yours from anybody but DJI! I think we got ours the same day! And both form Florida Drone. I can't say enough good things about them! And dealing with Michael was an awesome experience! He was always replying to my emails as quick as I would send them. They now have a customer for life with me.

 

[jborden]

Just be aware that if you leave the camera off you will get AirEncoder errors displayed in DJI Go - they can however be ignored, but it can be scary the first time you see them!

 

[Ftolino]

Be aware you will get an error message with the camera off. Just a FYI

 

[Ftolino]

Nothing to worry about though

 

[SRJ_Inspire _2_ES_MD]

Short first flight in last night just a spin around the house....Wow what a beast!!