Skycontroller 3 is charging my Android phone..

ParrotAnafiFan · Sep 22, 2019

When I turned on SC3 and connected my samsung phone I noticed the battery on phone has a lightening on it for charge. notifications say connected to usb accessory and cable charging. Now it just jumped from 94% to 95% confirmed. Nothing stated in manual about this, and something I just noticed.

Wollie80 · Sep 22, 2019

I have the same problem. I found no solution.
The sky controler is realy fast empty.
Is this also the same with iphone ?

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Lizio · Sep 22, 2019

It's an android thing.

I believe there are usb cable snipping, component soldering, ways to slow it down, but starting with an as close to fully charged phone / tablet should be the default approach.

ParrotAnafiFan · Sep 22, 2019

^ well what about fpv you can't use tablet for that. Just read some articles and there is no way of stopping the charging the SC3 has a big battery I am glad. If you wanted to fly all day I suppose you could just charge the SC3 while flying as you do the phone with another cord and cellphone power bank battery pack in backpack or pocket. seems possible.On a side note I found that the black USB-A to USB-C cords that come with the Anafi from Parrot are high quality and work well for non fpv flying. I have a longer 3 footer that I use just for FPV. IF you are using stock cords for FPV you have to hold the controller up to your head just about.

I just hope that the sc3 doesn't charge your power bank...

Lizio · Sep 22, 2019

Bigger rubber mask and some scuba gear. ?

ParrotAnafiFan · Sep 22, 2019

^ wide glass front and pure rubber. I lost one like that at the lake when I was a kid years ago.

IronSky1 · Sep 22, 2019

Which phone are you using?

ParrotAnafiFan · Sep 22, 2019

IronSky1 · Sep 22, 2019

I just checked my 3 devices and they all exihibit the charging issue you noted:
Samsung S8+
Samsung Note 5
Samsung Tab S3

IronSky1 · Sep 22, 2019

Possibly a OS issue Android is always updating anyone see this on IOS or non Samsung phone?

I will check my DJI Inspre and Mavic 2 tommorow they all use the same devices

kimber45 · Sep 22, 2019

IronSky1 said:
Possibly a OS issue Android is always updating anyone see this on IOS or non Samsung phone?

I will check my DJI Inspre and Mavic 2 tommorow they all use the same devices

My Nividia tablet and Note 9 (running different android versions) both charge from the controller. I rooted the tablet and have tried different things and still cannot get it to stop charging.

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Wollie80 · Sep 23, 2019

kimber45 said:
My Nividia tablet and Note 9 (running different android versions) both charge from the controller. I rooted the tablet and have tried different things and still cannot get it to stop charging.

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And you cannot set the voltage down, in the software ?
The strange thing is that the wall plug has a output of 5v and the sc3 3,7v

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Jagerbomb52 · Sep 23, 2019

You can mod the USB cable to stop it from charging. Read through this post and there is a video explaining how its done.

Skycontroller 3 drain issue

Hey so I am trying to use my Honor 8 with the Anafi's controller ( Controller 3) and while everything else works fine for connectivity the controller also seems to be charging my phone, something that I don't want as it appears that it also causes the controller battery to diesee quite fast...

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Liger 1956 · Sep 23, 2019

Wollie80 said:
The strange thing is that the wall plug has a output of 5v and the sc3 3,7v

The SC3 USB-A connector will output 5v using a boost regulator from the battery's lower voltage.

Rocky the FS · Sep 23, 2019

Agustine said:
You can mod the USB cable to stop it from charging. Read through this post and there is a video explaining how its done.

True, but for most of us the easiest way to avoid a dead device is to make sure the phone and controller are fully charged each morning before flights. (and naturally the drone, too)

Jagerbomb52 · Sep 23, 2019

Rocky the FS said:
True, but for most of us the easiest way to avoid a dead device is to make sure the phone and controller are fully charged each morning before flights. (and naturally the drone, too)

I totally agree with you as you can see from this post I made almost 1 year ago you and I think the same.

Skycontroller 3 drain issue

Hey so I am trying to use my Honor 8 with the Anafi's controller ( Controller 3) and while everything else works fine for connectivity the controller also seems to be charging my phone, something that I don't want as it appears that it also causes the controller battery to diesee quite fast...

parrotpilots.com

IronSky1 · Sep 23, 2019

That is good advice. I tested my DJI Mavic 2 and Inspire 1 one and the both exihibit the same issues as the Anafi possibly a Android update

All 3 of my devices have the same problem with Parrot or DJI never noticed before
Samsung S8+
Samsung Note 5
Samsung Tab S3

gary white · Sep 23, 2019

My Android lg g6 is being charged by my skycontroller3 This does not happen with my iPad mini. I get multiple notices from my USB port about charging. Sometimes I cannot communicate with my sc3 in File transfer mode. This did not happen before the latest software upgrade with FPV. Same hardware as with previous software version (same cable too)

Jagerbomb52 · Sep 24, 2019

This is a very common problem that has been around for a long time. Its just a Android problem as I think Apple resolve the issue on iOS devices. It is really not a big deal as long as you have a good battery in your phone or tablet. If the battery is starting to get old and does not last long under normal use then yes it can lead to problems when flying.