We just released a new version (2.0.51) of the DroneDeploy app for iOS!
This release includes several minor bugs fixes and improves navigation so that you can go back to the planning page from the pre-flight checklist and filter and search plans while the dashboard is loading. In addition, users can now see what new apps have been added to the App Market and easily rate the quality of any map.
In addition, the iOS version includes
Fixed incorrect messaging indicating the drone was reconnecting
Fixed issue causing the test photo during the pre-flight checklist to incorrectly indicate it had passed
Just did a test flight today with a phantom 4 pro and a samsung android tablet.
Running DD ver 2.0.51
Probably need clarification on whether it is behaving as it should.
Connected to drone fine, started DD, DD recognised Drone, preflight checks all ok. Take off good.
On ver 2.44 the camera would drop within metres of going up, however the camera remained facing forward for the entire flight up. Once she reached altitude she headed to the start position and SLOWLY dropped the camera to point down. In the past this was a quick drop. I am also not sure if she dropped the camera completely down or whether it was slightly off.
Did the run fine although I did notice some pixelation on the camera window even when in close vicinity. Max distance was 700m so there should be no issue.
Once flight was complete she put the camera back up and started to proceed to home. The camera seemed to have a mind of its own and was swinging around badly enough that I could see the P4 legs. Then it would correct and do it all again. This stopped once it started to descend and I was able to land safely. The display also went VERY dark.
I have not upgraded the birds firmware to the latest version so could this possibly be contributing to some of the issues ?
Images look ok - I still have to stitch them together but a quick glance looks ok.
Airdata flight log looks all ok except the max speed shows 0.00 and it doesnt show the return path home
Only other thing to note was that the tablet was EXCESSIVELY hot on completion which has never happened before.
Any feedback from chase / DD would be appreciated.