I initially was having this issue. Though many say it's a semi professional drone and does not need to be compass calibrated, it seems still needs to be done.
But, compass calibration is not related to losing GPS signals. I agree completely that other than the DJI Mini drones all other mini drones should do a compass and a gyro calibration before taking it to the air. The drifting and/or flyaway shown in the video is losing GPS signals and stick movements had no effect. I would believe that this Faith Mini has a quality control issue.
I have the mini 2, took it for a flight on Monday just gone, it was 40 m high, I only flew about 200 m away, the interface went black, remote lost signal to drone and it fell out of the sky. Now the flights I wanted to do, over our local park and woods etc I have lost trust in it. I’m very new to the drone “fraternity” and this is my first 4K gimbal GPS drone.
this is engineer from cfly,there is few issues which you didn't mention: 1.when it hinted the wind is too big,you should start RTH immediately,it's a small drone,wind is the factor which we need to consider. 2.why the GPS is losing?cause the wind blew the drone all the time,the GPS work abnormal 3.when GPS is losing,RTH is not working,cause drone don't know where to return,in this case,you need to take it back manually.
Thank you for your reply. This is my reply to your reply: (1) Let me just limit my answer to the sub-250g and sub-300USD mini drones. I currently have DJI Mini 4K, Potensic ATOM, FIMI X8 Mini 3, HolyStone HS900 and your Mini 2. I got this high wind warning all the time in spring because my location is windy in spring. Except for your Mini 2 none of the others has this problem. I flew the FIMI X8 Mini 3 moments before and the wind speed was 10-15m/h. This is not a very strong wind and all of my other mini drones survived but yours. (2) GPS failure due to being blown off? If you look at the screen recording, the drone flew along the path smoothly. There is no theory suggesting that GPS could work abnormally when wind is blowing. If I fly my drone in sport or fast mode, given your theory my drone would not get GPS correctly. Additionally, my fast FPV drones would also fail. By the way, none of my other mini drones had this issue. Either the GPS sensor malfunctioned or your GPS system software had problem. Moreover, my vehicle moves much faster and dash cam can still pick up the GPS signal properly. (3) Then, why is the screen showing RTH still working and cannot be cancelled? I fly FPV drones without GPS all the time and I am able to get my non-GPS FPV drone back from that distance easily. The problem is that your Mini 2 became uncontrollable (i.e., no response to stick input). This suggested that your TX + FC system is also problematic. In summary, your answers to my issues are not something that can convince me. Thank you anyway.
The wind doesn’t have anything to do with the aircraft losing GPS satellites so quickly like it did, the true issue is that the GPS module and gyroscope board are of a very bad quality and this drone as well as the original Faith Mini 1 had the exact same problems with loosing GPS also, toilet bowl effect while hovering, motor issues, camera gimbal issues, app issues, firmware issues, NO REAL CUSTOMER SERVICE SUPPORT,… The list just goes on and on. Just be honest to your customers and do right by them by helping them with troubleshooting the issues and fixing the problem on the manufacturing side, then people will trust your brand and it will have a chance at prospering. If not, no one will buy your brand because it will be known as cheap unreliable junk that’s not worth buying no matter how cheap it costs. All other brands like Hubsan, Fimi, Potensic, Autel, HolyStone, Ruko, etc., have better CS service and they try to fix the problems as fast as they can in order to resolve issues but CFly unfortunately does not do this and therefore it fails.
U can fly far but you must have full control because i think my faithmini has best signal far better than mini 2 .only the downside of it the gps problem , must always fly sportmode back to you
and also flying @118m high and 760+m distance is stupid.... if u are flying that far... u should increase the altitude at least 200m... so that the RC signal wont break
Stupid? You perhaps are very wrong. I can fly other camera drones at no more than 120m height to reach 1.5km in the same area. Keep in mind that the document indicates a distance much longer than 760+m. I fly many mini drones in this area along the same route and this is the only mini drone that failed at this distance and height. So, who is stupid?
What a pity 😵💫
I initially was having this issue. Though many say it's a semi professional drone and does not need to be compass calibrated, it seems still needs to be done.
But, compass calibration is not related to losing GPS signals. I agree completely that other than the DJI Mini drones all other mini drones should do a compass and a gyro calibration before taking it to the air. The drifting and/or flyaway shown in the video is losing GPS signals and stick movements had no effect. I would believe that this Faith Mini has a quality control issue.
My faithmini always did this symptom..but some area the gps is ok i think my phantom also had this issue but very rarely..
I have the mini 2, took it for a flight on Monday just gone, it was 40 m high, I only flew about 200 m away, the interface went black, remote lost signal to drone and it fell out of the sky. Now the flights I wanted to do, over our local park and woods etc I have lost trust in it. I’m very new to the drone “fraternity” and this is my first 4K gimbal GPS drone.
this is engineer from cfly,there is few issues which you didn't mention:
1.when it hinted the wind is too big,you should start RTH immediately,it's a small drone,wind is the factor which we need to consider.
2.why the GPS is losing?cause the wind blew the drone all the time,the GPS work abnormal
3.when GPS is losing,RTH is not working,cause drone don't know where to return,in this case,you need to take it back manually.
Thank you for your reply. This is my reply to your reply:
(1) Let me just limit my answer to the sub-250g and sub-300USD mini drones. I currently have DJI Mini 4K, Potensic ATOM, FIMI X8 Mini 3, HolyStone HS900 and your Mini 2. I got this high wind warning all the time in spring because my location is windy in spring. Except for your Mini 2 none of the others has this problem. I flew the FIMI X8 Mini 3 moments before and the wind speed was 10-15m/h. This is not a very strong wind and all of my other mini drones survived but yours.
(2) GPS failure due to being blown off? If you look at the screen recording, the drone flew along the path smoothly. There is no theory suggesting that GPS could work abnormally when wind is blowing. If I fly my drone in sport or fast mode, given your theory my drone would not get GPS correctly. Additionally, my fast FPV drones would also fail. By the way, none of my other mini drones had this issue. Either the GPS sensor malfunctioned or your GPS system software had problem. Moreover, my vehicle moves much faster and dash cam can still pick up the GPS signal properly.
(3) Then, why is the screen showing RTH still working and cannot be cancelled? I fly FPV drones without GPS all the time and I am able to get my non-GPS FPV drone back from that distance easily. The problem is that your Mini 2 became uncontrollable (i.e., no response to stick input). This suggested that your TX + FC system is also problematic.
In summary, your answers to my issues are not something that can convince me.
Thank you anyway.
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The wind doesn’t have anything to do with the aircraft losing GPS satellites so quickly like it did, the true issue is that the GPS module and gyroscope board are of a very bad quality and this drone as well as the original Faith Mini 1 had the exact same problems with loosing GPS also, toilet bowl effect while hovering, motor issues, camera gimbal issues, app issues, firmware issues, NO REAL CUSTOMER SERVICE SUPPORT,… The list just goes on and on. Just be honest to your customers and do right by them by helping them with troubleshooting the issues and fixing the problem on the manufacturing side, then people will trust your brand and it will have a chance at prospering. If not, no one will buy your brand because it will be known as cheap unreliable junk that’s not worth buying no matter how cheap it costs.
All other brands like Hubsan, Fimi, Potensic, Autel, HolyStone, Ruko, etc., have better CS service and they try to fix the problems as fast as they can in order to resolve issues but CFly unfortunately does not do this and therefore it fails.
did u put a sticker on top of the drone? if u did... thats the cause
good bye
I lost one when i put RTH !!! Don't understand why? Now i have a new one but only use to take my family photos 😅
Don't use c-fly faith mini 2 to fly high and far away 😂
U can fly far but you must have full control because i think my faithmini has best signal far better than mini 2 .only the downside of it the gps problem , must always fly sportmode back to you
and also flying @118m high and 760+m distance is stupid.... if u are flying that far... u should increase the altitude at least 200m... so that the RC signal wont break
Stupid? You perhaps are very wrong. I can fly other camera drones at no more than 120m height to reach 1.5km in the same area. Keep in mind that the document indicates a distance much longer than 760+m. I fly many mini drones in this area along the same route and this is the only mini drone that failed at this distance and height. So, who is stupid?