# Power issues at the initial startup

Source: https://forum.modalai.com/topic/5543/power-issues-at-the-initial-startup
Category: Development Drones (https://forum.modalai.com/category/44/development-drones)
Posted: 2026-11-06 19:53:36 UTC by mmirtaba
Replies: 0 · Views: 14

## mmirtaba · 2026-11-06 19:53:36 UTC

**Hardware:** Starling 2 Max order number 8701

**Software version:** (paste the output of `voxl-version`)

**Configuration / services:** (paste the output of `voxl-inspect-services`)

**What I am trying to do:** Initial setup, driver installation

**What actually happens:** Today, I attempted the initial setup and driver installation of the Starling Max 2 drone by following the user manual, which provides two connection methods: Wi-Fi and USB-C. Since the desktop computer did not have a Wi-Fi module, I chose the USB-C method. I first connected the batteries, and the drone started normally with its LEDs lighting up. I then connected the drone to the desktop using a USB-C cable. While searching for the required drivers, I noticed a burning smell and found that the drone had become extremely hot. I immediately disconnected both the USB-C cable and the batteries to prevent further damage.

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