Expert Tips for Preventing a Drone Flyaway

Today's show is about preventing a drone flyaway. What steps can you take to mitigate risk and ensure safe drone flight?

Our caller for today, Tom is dealing with interference issues that almost caused a flyaway - twice. Tom was attempting to takeoff from a construction site, and he lost control of his drone inspite of calibrating his IMU. While Tom managed to save his drone, his camera gimbal was damaged and had to be replaced. Where did he go wrong? Anything that Tom should have done differently?

Flying a drone in an interference-heavy environment is certainly a tricky proposition. Apart from choosing the right takeoff point, you also need to calibrate your IMU in the correct manner. In today's show, Paul reveals how you can do exactly that. Additionally, we discuss how learning to fly in Atti mode can help you stave off a potential drone crash. Thanks for the great question, Tom. Fly Safe!

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Timestamps

[03:24] Today's question is about preventing a drone flyaway

[06:03] Will you face magnetic interference if you take off from an elevated parking structure?

[06:55] Should you use a spectrometer to detect interference?

[07:13] Experts tips for calibrating your IMU

[10:09] Can a landing pad help you reduce interference?

[11:09] How to safely take off from an elevated position

[11:20] How Drone U's Flight Mastery course can help you fly safely

[11:43] List of errors that Tom made while taking off

[12:22] Why learning to fly in Atti mode is critical for safe flight

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