ZeXx86 wrote:
We have received the unit and we were able to reproduce the problem very easily.
Regarding flight performance it was not bad, but certain differences can be seen - especially in the rotation speed when compared between good and bad units.
Unfortunately we have not found anything wrong electrically which mean that the problem is the most likely in the sensor.
In this case it is hard to judge if the problem developed over time or was there from the manufacturing process.
But even with this problem it can pass all our "ground" tests which is quite bad.
At least we know that the problem was not caused by a wrong manufacturing from our side or anything like that.
We are investigating where the problem exactly is. But today we will send new electronics which is tested (in-flight) to be perfectly sure.
So we have to develop an another test which can detect such kind of errors.
So the problem could develop theoretically only in very hard crash or directly in the manufacturer of the sensor. For both cases we will create additional tests to make sure it can't happen again.
So again we are very sorry for the troubles. We will send at least a gifts together with repaired unit.
Thank you for the update and great customer support. The fact that there is a Monday unit can be prevented in almost no production. The difference is how such cases are dealt with.
It is fascinating that the unit would not have failed in the testing process. However, I am pleased that it can now help to improve the process.
As you wrote, the performance in flight wasn't basically bad and the unit actually did what it should have done (except for the described rescue behaviour). For me as a beginner it was not obvious that something is not as it should be. Mainly because I had no experience in what can be expected and the flight scills were not in a level which used the unit to that point where it failed. A professional might have noticed immediately that something was wrong.
I can't wait to fly my repaired spirit and look forward to the result. The first few flights, however, I will probably be even more cautious and restore confidence.
Thank you very much for the time being and many Heli-greetings.