Throw mode : crash, motors spin too late

ArduCopter Copter 3.5
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Hi all,

i have tried throw mode with my pixhawk 1 on a quad f450 frame with dji 2212/920KV motors and esc, 4S battery, total payload 1.2kg but they spin too late about 50 cm to the ground and not fast enough so it crashed.

i will appreciate any help,

here is the log file:
2017-10-21 17-54-27.bin (984 KB)

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The same thing happened to me when Throw mode was 1st presented (450 also). The problem was my throw was not nearly aggressive enough because it was a new feature and I was afraid of damage. Well, no damage but the timidity doomed the attempt. I would suggest that throw mode is best suited for a craft that will not be damaged by hitting the ground if it doesn’t go right. I don’t bother with throw mode on anything larger than my 210 mini quad and maybe I’ll try it with the SkyViper. They hit the ground and nothing is damaged.

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Hi Dave,

you are right the SkyViper is not yet available in France. I’m just curious and have just damaged the gps mast. I have tested on the grass.