Unlock motors

shockwave199 · Jan 4, 2015

This means what? I see it in the app but I can't find any information in the manual.

shockwave199 · Jan 4, 2015

90 views and no one knows. Hmm, that setting remains a mystery but it sure does seem important. Perhaps you use it when changing motors if need be?

jobongers · Jan 5, 2015

It is in the manual under : UNLOCKING TRAVEL MODE

Mazz · Jan 5, 2015

My initial hypothesis on the motor lock was for working on the machine while the props are still attached. The experienced pilots know that if you are working on it, just take the props off.....

TJ Gilbert · Jan 5, 2015

jobongers said:
It is in the manual under : UNLOCKING TRAVEL MODE

"Unlock Motor" is a separate button above "Enter Travel Mode" and "Exit Travel Mode" in the app...

PhantomDave · Jan 5, 2015

I am guessing it locks them straight for travel mode.

TJ Gilbert · Jan 5, 2015

PhantomDave said:
I am guessing it locks them straight for travel mode.

If straight means props oriented parallel to each other... I don't see how it will determine this orientation.
I tend to think locking them against possible start-up like Mazz suggested is closer to correct.
Someone will eventually chime in...

Funnone · Jan 15, 2015

I was also curious about this feature. Anyone, Bueller Bueller Bueller

Mike Meyer · Jan 15, 2015

I agree...I'm trying to know everything I can about this before I get mine...all the videos just gloss over this..."OK, there is the Motor Lock," and then go to the next thing...has anyone asked DJI help line what this function really does?

Tahoe Ed · Jan 15, 2015

With one of the early versions of the firmware the upgrade actually locked the motors and you were required to "unlock the motors" before you could fly. I don't think that this feature is currently being used.

Mike Meyer · Jan 16, 2015

Makes sense, but it would be good to get this confirmed. I'll try the DJI chat line.

Quadpilot · Jan 16, 2015

Mike Meyer said:
Makes sense, but it would be good to get this confirmed. I'll try the DJI chat line.

Mike, please note that Tahoe Ed, who responded to your question with facts that explain why that line is still in the app, is a DJI Forum Support employee who also beta tests their products, including the Inspire. I would take his explanation as more authoritative than the Chat Line. Just saying'

Mike Meyer · Jan 16, 2015

The only thing that I saw from Ted...post before my latest on this subject...was "I don't think this feature is currently being used." I did not know Ted is a forum support employee (which is great)...but even so, his post seemed a big vague? Maybe I missed something?

Hopefully, this all this is much to do about nothing, but the cumulative effect of so many unknowns and issues...loose frames, props falling off, yaw issues, etc...tends to make me concerned as I want to make sure I really know how all this stuff is supposed to work.