Recent content by aerialwhidbey

Here is some educational material about the failure potential of aging LiPo drone batteries. While it was written for the remaining owners of a 3DR Solo, many observations could be relevant to Anafi 4K batteries.

Here's an update: Ideally, use a fast gaming monitor (tested: HP X24ih). Use a USB-A hub that includes an Ethernet adapter. (tested: GAROGYI USB 3.0 to Ethernet Adapter,4 in 1 Multiport Hub with Gigabit RJ45 & 3 x USB 3.0 Ports,LAN Network Adapter). Tested with a SAMSUNG Galaxy Tab S6 Lite...

Those of us with Anafi 4K machines may run into a problem with FreeFlight 6. On my iPad, I opened FF6 while connected to one of my Anafis. Just looking around, I found the DRI screen and tapped the YES button, then decided not to go further. However... FF6 would not allow me to tap the NO button...

I also have two Anafi that I use for work. I bring both to a site, to have a backup. Given the low demand that I am seeing for decent-paying jobs for the time, distance and effort, it is difficult to justify upgrading equipment to chase the latest advertised improvements. Programmed flights...

I can empathize because a Critical Battery Failure happened to me recently. On a nice peaceful day at the beach. Nothing to do but watch it descend into the waves.

While not directly related to the above problems experienced with FF6 and Flight Plan, below might help some... While not Connected to an Anafi, I could not get to the screen on my iPad that enables changing the Piloting Mode to 'Flight Plan'. I Removed FF6 from my iPad, then I went to the App...

While not Connected to an Anafi, I could not get to the screen on my iPad that enables changing the Piloting Mode to 'Flight Plan'. I Removed FF6 from my iPad, then I went to the App Store and re-downloaded FF6. After opening FF6 to the home screen, I tapped to restore Purchases, and tapped...

A follow-up from experience. This will not work with an iOS tablet/phone. Must be Android. Here's my notes about what I know works with the original Anafi 4K: Use a USB-A hub which includes a USB-A-to-Ethernet adapter. Connect the input end of the hub to the USB-A connector on the...

Having had two Anafi lose a prop "leaf", I now check and tighten every screw before every flight. However what cannot easily be seen are hairline fractures or internal stress fatigue areas in the plastic hub/column/cylinder. In one of my two cases, the cylinder remained on the motor shaft. So...

FWIW, see the assertions on this Parrot SDK page (9 May 2023). More comments from September 2020 here, and through other links. There appears to be challenges to those who want to use an iOS device running FF6, who want to simultaneously get a live video stream while the Anafi is in flight...

Suggestion (for iOS users): Tap "Source code (zip)" on Release 1.4 2019-03-12 · h-elsner/showanafilog , and download the zip file to a folder you created. Unzip the file. 1) Connect Anafi to controller and iPhone/iPad. Power up. 2) In FF6 "home" screen, tap the icon representing you, in the...

A Critical Battery Failure took out one of my two Anafis. If you have one in excellent condition in a closet gathering dust, let me know and make me an offer.