DJI - Lost GPS mid-flight?

[adamhiram]

Does this seem to be an isolated problem with just the spark or all dji drones?

This thread is from last year, so my memory might be a bit rusty. I recall this issue occurring occasionally with other models as well, but seeming to be a more common issue with the Spark. My solution is to do a more thorough pre-flight check now, including checking all sensors ahead of time and waiting for more GPS signals, and keeping a close eye on the wind speed. Rather than assuming I can overpower the wind to return, I just don't fly in heavy crosswinds. I don't know for certain that that was ultimately the culprit, but I also haven't had a flyaway since.