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Syma X5C: How do I fix my Drone that won't lift off?

Sun, 25 Jan 2026 17:35:59 -0700

I just got my Drone a couple days ago and I have been busy so I could not take it outside to see how it works but today I finally got the time to take it out for a test drive but I let my sister try flying it and she allowed it to slam onto the ground from a high altitude and now the propellers are spinning but its not taking off. How do I go about fixing it?

⟐ Commented January 25, 2026 at 17:35 MST

Drone: Not showing up in wifi/ won't connect

Wed, 01 Oct 2025 03:51:20 -0700

My question is about the ProMark p70 drone and the wifi that is supposed to be built into the Drone. It connects to the actual controller but will not connect to my smart phone. Also when you look in the WiFi in your settings on your phone there doesn't show any WiFi device for the promark and I'm trying to find out if I can manually put it in or what I should do thank you for all your advice and answers.

⟐ Commented October 01, 2025 at 3:51 MST

Parrot AR.Drone: Why is my drone is not creating wifi hotspot to connect?

Sun, 16 Apr 2023 19:46:25 -0700

In my parrot ar.drone its just showing red light in all four corners and is not creating wifi hotspot to connect with remote. if any one could help me with this solving.

⟐ Answered April 16, 2023 at 19:46 MST

Propel Spyder XL: My drone will not sync

Sat, 13 Apr 2024 06:32:50 -0700

Have two Propel Spyder XL drones and I can't get the remote to sync to the drone on either one. The remote will synce and the drone lights keep flashing and will not fly.

⟐ Answered April 13, 2024 at 6:32 MST

Sky vpier drone: My sky viper drone wont fly

Thu, 01 Jan 2026 00:13:20 -0700

My stunt drones controller comes on and beeps, when I plug up the drone the light go from flashing fast to a lil slower but my controller still beeps. Ive messed with the throttle and even left it on for a while. After about 5 mins the controller stops beeping but won't fly, it plays a weird tune when I press a button.

⟐ Commented January 01, 2026 at 0:13 MST

Parrot Rolling Spider Minidrone: Why is my drone not flying?

Mon, 17 Apr 2023 16:39:11 -0700

It starts but won't take off?

It just flips over on the wheels and by itself it just dosent go up?

⟐ Commented April 17, 2023 at 16:39 MST

DJI Mavic Pro: Where to buy replacement parts

Thu, 30 Oct 2025 00:48:30 -0700

Crashed my Mavic and broke an arm off, damaged the main body in the front, and broke off the gimbal entirely. Anyone know where you can buy replacement parts, or will the official repair service be my only option?

⟐ Answered October 30, 2025 at 0:48 MST

Parrot Rolling Spider Minidrone: How to reset my drone?

Thu, 19 Oct 2023 13:08:38 -0700

I have a parrot rolling spider minidrone and after a crash the drone would not stop spinning one of its blades and it will not charge, furthermore I cannot connect it to the application.

How to reset the thing?

⟐ Answered October 19, 2023 at 13:08 MST

Dx-3 drone: Why is my drones propeller not working?

Thu, 20 May 2021 18:41:58 -0700

I have a Dx-3 sharp image drone and it has withstood many of my crashes... My friend and I were messing around and he managed to throw a blanked over the drone so it would fall, when I took the blanket off and tried to fly it all but one propeller worked. It spun but very slowly even at max speed. I tried replacing the propeller but it's still not working and when I try and fly it the drone propeller makes a revving sound (it sounds like it's hitting the protector but it's not) hope someone can help me before the weekend is over. Thanks!

⟐ Commented May 20, 2021 at 18:41 MST

Drone: One of my propellers won't stop running.

Mon, 06 Jan 2025 16:52:57 -0700

Hi guys, I am new to this but I am desperate for help..

I have a UDI 818S drone which I have been enjoying right up to today. I had a bit of a rough landing and now one of the props will not stop spinning. All the other three operate perfectly well but the fourth spins at full speed as long as the battery is plugged in, even when the drone is switched off. I have searched around on the internet but can't find anyone with a similar problem, I'm sure it's a switch issue but I would appreciate some help with a diagnosis..

⟐ Answered January 06, 2025 at 16:52 MST

sharper image dx-2: Why one of my propeller not working?

Sat, 12 Aug 2023 12:10:24 -0700

I have a DX-2 stunt drone. one day it fell from 10 feet fall to the grass. Then one of the propeller stop working I was surprise because it survive alot worst crashes. what should i do? i just want to know if i can fix it before i got buy a new one.

⟐ Commented August 12, 2023 at 12:10 MST

Parrot Bebop Drone: Blinking green light why?

Sun, 06 Aug 2023 21:08:35 -0700

Had a sudden loss of power or signal with drone it fell and broke cross section. Can't connect wirelessly or via usb. Just getting blinking green light which usually means motors out.

Any way stripped it a little and found white motor power plug completely disconnected. Unsure if this occurred on impact or worked loose causing motor stall.

Great thinks I. An easy job. Puts connector back firmly in place and checks all gold antenna connectors are seated and in situ.

Puts it back together and its the same. Giving off no wifi signal to connect to for diagnostic tests on motors.

Any one any clues? Could mainboard be toast.

⟐ Commented August 06, 2023 at 21:08 MST

DJI: Aircraft bound to another account….

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 16:52:58 -0700

Hi,

I purchased a Mavic Air 2S from EBay but I’m getting an error on the DJI Fly app that says

“Aircraft bound to another account. Change account and try again.”

I tried to reach the seller and no response. Is it possible to “unbind” the Air 2S from the previous owners DJI account?

⟐ Commented April 01, 2026 at 16:52 MST

Parrot Bebop Drone: Bebop drone - Camera front glass

Tue, 11 Feb 2020 12:56:21 -0700

Hello.

I have scrached the grass of the camera (bebop drone). Is there a way to change the glass? This product (EPP nose) doesn't contain glass? I mean... the glass in front of the bebop is the camera glass without any protection?

Thanks a lot

⟐ Answered February 11, 2020 at 12:56 MST

DJI Phantom 3: Controller battery won't charge

Fri, 24 Mar 2023 13:41:02 -0700

The battery in the controller won't accept a charge. When I plug in the charger I can turn the controller on, but it won't charge, even when left plugged in for hours. Also, when plugged in and turned on, the red light next to the four white lights is illuminated. I'm guessing the battery is bad. How do I replace the battery?

⟐ Commented March 24, 2023 at 13:41 MST

DJI Mavic Pro: Where I can buy a service repair manual for the dji mavic pro

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 20:22:43 -0700

Crashed my mavic for the first time. Accidently hit the return home button and panicked. Long story short hit a tree and fell 30 feet. Gimbal is erratic and front vision sensor error. Just wondering if there was a service/ repair manual to refer during the repair.

⟐ Answered March 31, 2026 at 20:22 MST

DJI Phantom 3: Need a list of parts and components!

Fri, 20 Jan 2023 10:46:29 -0700

Is there a service manual or an exploded parts view that list all the Phantom 3 parts and components?

⟐ Commented January 20, 2023 at 10:46 MST

sharper image dx-2: The controller and the drone unit will not connect?

Fri, 31 May 2024 14:25:59 -0700

Batteries are charged on drone and remote batteries are new. Had a problem with a wire coming loose from the pc board that connected a motor. I repaired that and checked the motor before closing up the unit. Drone functioned perfectly. I closed up the unit and now the controller and the drone will not connect. I have followed the suggested procedure for connecting the unit before flight and still nothing. This is a sharper image dx-2 stunt drone Any idea what could be wrong?

⟐ Answered May 31, 2024 at 14:25 MST

Parrot Bebop Drone: Why does my drone flip on take off

Mon, 25 Mar 2024 13:25:33 -0700

I've replaced all my props and it still flips when i press the take off button

⟐ Commented March 25, 2024 at 13:25 MST

sharper image dx-2: Where can I purchase propeller blades for the DX-2 drone

Sat, 14 Nov 2020 12:44:37 -0700

where can i purchase propeller blades for the DX-2 drone

⟐ Answered November 14, 2020 at 12:44 MST