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Anafi goes for swim!

It would power up, do all the checks, but there was something with the vertical sensor (I think) that didn’t pass a preflight check so it never took off. I sold it for the cost of shipping to a forum member and he determined it wasn’t fixable. At least he got two good batteries, the controller, spare props for the cost.

The phone to controller is wired so no radio signal needed but the drone to controller is by radio. So I would say go ahead and put the phone in airplane mode. It would reduce any interference from the phone to drone but I don’t know if that is a big issue. However, the review I did read said it is a good idea.

I thought I was being safe when mine went swimming. I’m still now sure what caused it. The image on my phone would temporarily freeze up, recover, then freeze again while I was turning it to take photos. Then the controls froze up and I look up at the drone. I see it diving at a steep angle motors on into the water. I’ll never know. I haven’t picked up a replacement and it has been years. Enjoying my time with my girl Elle.IMG_3145.jpeg
 
That's too bad you lost the drone. I have the thermal and that would destroy me. Elle is a beautiful dog.
 
Elle is just as sweet as she is pretty and has been a great hiking companion for the past thirteen years. Have fun with your thermal!
 

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