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    Range decreases DRAMATICLY when updates are available.

    Good point, thanks. I wasn't thinkin'
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    Range decreases DRAMATICLY when updates are available.

    Thank you, I never considered that. But... Issue seems to have been solved by MS Coast when he mentioned distance could be limited if I'm not logged into my DJI account (and I wasn't at the time). Logging in is what gave me my range back..... not any updated that were available.
  3. michaeldallen1

    Range decreases DRAMATICLY when updates are available.

    Issue seems to have been solved by MS Coast when he mentioned distance could be limited if I'm not logged into my DJI account (and I wasn't at the time). Logging in is what gave me my range back..... not any updated that were available.
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    Range decreases DRAMATICLY when updates are available.

    Yes, it was the Mavic 3 Classic. Issue seems to have been solved by MS Coast when he mentioned distance could be limited if I'm not logged into my DJI account (and I wasn't at the time). Logging in is what gave me my range back..... not any updated that were available. BTW... the firmware I...
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    Range decreases DRAMATICLY when updates are available.

    That's probably it. I remember when I went to check for updates, wi-fi could not be found and I had to hunt down my connection and reconnect. Coincidentally, updates were available at those times and I was blaming my issue on 'available updates' instead of no wi-fi connection causing distance...
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    Range decreases DRAMATICLY when updates are available.

    I was going to request no comments about the obvious BVLOS, but I thought Nahhhhh, no one will mention that. Thank you office Fields. (Smiley face goes here) Point taken.
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    Range decreases DRAMATICLY when updates are available.

    This is the 3rd time this has happened this past year. Launching from my regular spot (top floor of 4 story parking structure) at home where I have gone thousands of feet distance countless times, I now can only go 400 feet away before I loose connection with drone. No matter which direction I...
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    New Handle/Name

    To MotoSavy... thank you for helping to make it clear for others about recreational requirements. It seems to be a never ending topic. Pilot Institute does explain it the best. Good luck on your exam tomorrow. If you took the Pilot Institute course I will bet you pass! Greg is a great...
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    screen randomly re-sets

    I have been flying Mavic 3 Classic with the DJI RC controller with the built in screen for about 15 months and I too have been getting that screen popping up for no apparent reason. Very annoying. I have done several updates since I bought it (new) but it still has that issue. At first I...
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    Embarrassing Mavic 3 Crash

    Good advise.
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    Embarrassing Mavic 3 Crash

    We are sorry to hear of your accident. Especially your Care Refresh plan expiring. It could easily happen to any one of us.... especially clumsy me. At 71 I'm starting to become all thumbs. Maybe DJI will show some mercy. Best wishes for a pleasant outcome.
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    Can you fly a mini 4 pro at night?

    With dozens of night flights under my belt, I found your post to be a great list of important points to practice. At times I find myself being a little more cavalier than I ought to be, and that is a dangerous attitude to let creep in ESPECIALLY with night flights. Thank you for these...
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    Mini 3 Cinematic Kerry, Ireland

    I never get tired of viewing your beautiful country! Thank you for this!
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    LAANC Flight Authorization Question

    Yes, you can get your Part 107 certificate even though you are not planning to use it for commercial use. I got my certificate just so I don't have to jump thru all the hoops required to fly as a 'recreational' pilot.
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    Hi From Blustery Central Texas

    Welcome to the forum! I hope you like your Mavic 3 Classic as much as I like mine. I've had it 14 months now and no complaints.