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    Air 2 / Air 2S USB charging redux

    If that's connected to a USB-C supply, it will have to do enough of the PD protocol to negotiate the voltage it wants instead of the default 5V. In the end I simply bought myself one of these: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B094JB3C8G Small, compact, and neat. It will at least charge one of the...
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    I'm Furious! Mini 3 Pro Can't Fly Waypoint Missions

    But the initial comments weren't about the Mini 3 Pro where they? I saw a reference to the Mini (which is limited to 2.7K even though the sensor is the same 12 Mp). I can't talk to the capabilities of the processor specifically. I would not be surprised though if there were things like...
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    I'm Furious! Mini 3 Pro Can't Fly Waypoint Missions

    But surely there's a difference? Being disappointed that DJI was moving some features out to more expensive ("Enterprise") models is one thing. And quite understandable. But being angry that you'd spent money on a system without doing due diligence research? That seems a little different.
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    A Question About Customizing the Fn button on the Controller

    That's essentially what I use on my RC-N1 too. I did replace the strap with some plain black webbing I had of the right size though, as I didn't need to be advertising a business not related to me at all. I saw some photos taken of me using it and the branding stood out strongly.
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    How to fix a gimbal that aint broken

    Your title should have read "How to fix a gimbal (that's definitely broken)" 😢
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    I'm Furious! Mini 3 Pro Can't Fly Waypoint Missions

    Not arguing there. Both of my drones (bought in 2022) were chosen based on criteria that included SDK support...
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    I'm Furious! Mini 3 Pro Can't Fly Waypoint Missions

    I think there are also regulatory pressures behind these things. For example there is a difference between an autonomous AV (e.g. one running a programmed mission) and one with automation that you as the pilot (who is maintaining VLOS) can override at any point. One of those is definitely not...
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    I'm Furious! Mini 3 Pro Can't Fly Waypoint Missions

    DJI don't even support waypoint missions in the Mavic 3. Why would anyone expect the Mini 3 to have them? Sure, DJI's use of "Pro" in the name of the Mini 3 always seemed a bit of marketing whimsy, but I would have thought anyone forking out the serious money required for any of these drones to...
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    Mavic 3: w/RC Pro questions: OA/ exposure change shortcuts/ check GPS/ using phone Hotspot

    Regarding the iOS hotspot, if a device is linked to it it will stay available. Otherwise it's worth going to the Mobile Hotspot page of the Settings app, which should force it to be available while that page is open.
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    Do the FPV goggles work with the Mavic 3?

    One note of caution with goggles like the Orqa vs glasses like the BT-40. With both you really don't want to have to interact with the touchscreen much. The more functions you can tie to the controller buttons the better. e.g. The RC PRO has C1, C2, C3, the 5-way button, and the "back" button...
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    Do the FPV goggles work with the Mavic 3?

    The Mini 3 Pro with an RC PRO controller would apparently work fine with the Orqa.
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    BT-40 discount

    Did anyone else notice that B&H Photo have had the BT-40 glasses on special for Black Friday etc? US$479 (down from $579) and ending on the 4th of December. https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1634767-REG/epson_v11h969020_moverio_bt_40_smart_glasses.html Just thought an RC Pro owner or two...
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    How many of you hand catch your Air 2s?

    I don't know for sure. I admit I don't know that I want to risk damage to my props to find out. But I hope so. And having something I can use the controller's touch screen while they're on has to be a good thing. They weren't expensive either. Most of their cut protection is where a...
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    Updating a New Air 2S

    I had a few updates to do with my Air2S! RC Pro (new): Update DJI Fly app Update controller firmware Update FlySafe database Then connect to drone, activate, and bind. Then update drone firmware. Then shut down the drone, swap batteries, and update the drone firmware again. And again for the...
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    Grid photogrammetry simplest tool for litchi waypoints

    For that in the field I upload to the Litchi cloud via the web, then load the mission in the app. In my cases with different devices.