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Troubleshooting and Support

Warranty

RoboDot carries a 12-month warranty from date of purchase. For warranty repairs contact Robota via contact form at https://www.robota.us/. With an RMA request complete ship to:

Robota LLC 5015 Voyager Dr #7 Dallas, TX 75237

Common Situations

SituationResolution
The hotspot or office network dropped and the device "disappeared"The RoboDot has returned to its own RoboDot_### access point. Connect to it to reach the web UI. Enable Keep Retrying in the WiFi settings if the device should rejoin the network by itself when it comes back.
Update page shows "device restarting..."Normal at the end of an install — the device reboots itself and the page reconnects and confirms the new version. Do not power off.
An update download was interruptedNothing is lost: the download resumes from where it stopped. Leave the device powered with internet access and it will finish on its own.

Known Issues

DJI Drones

IssueResolution
Obtaining IP address message on Wi-Fi connectionFirst connect RoboDot to the controller then turn the drone on.
Long Convergence Time
  1. Base is not in "Surveyed" in Fix Type. Click Survey or "Average from GPS"
  2. The set position is not accurate enough, click "Release Position" and Survey again
  3. The base or rover don't have a clear sky view
Short LoRa Radio Range
  1. Ensure that both units have antennas on them.
  2. Both units should be elevated from the ground
  3. Obstructions can minimize range