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Recent content by jon1111

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    Skidding turns

    I see exactly this behavior and think it is just the way it flies.
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    Storing the batteries

    Also important is the charge state you store them. My impression is that a full battery is the most dangerous one to store. I usually store mine at 40 - 70% charged. Most batteries ship with only a partial charge.
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    Never Crashed Survey

    No crashes on several hours of flying. One scary RTH that worked out OK.
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    DJI GO 4 keeps closing while flying

    Same thing happens on my Nexus 6P
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    You want me to take a quiz. Okay. So let me take it already!

    Quiz crashed on me halfway through. Then reappeared later at a pretty inconvenient time.
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    Pilots Helping Pilots by Zip Codes!!!

    91361, near Thousand Oaks
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    Image wrong focus (?)

    There are at least 2 things working against a good focus near the edge of the picture: 1. For most lens designs, the focus near the edge of the field-of-view is "softer", that is, not as good. This is especially pronounced in lower light levels when the aperture is close to wide open. 2. When...
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    The DJI app says the firmware is not updated...then later says it is.

    I observed the same problem, even when I have just completed an update. I usually give it a minute to change its mind which is usually what happens. DJI software is pretty unstable in general.
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    Poll: viewing device, phone, tablet or goggles

    I use a Nexus 6P phone, but have been trying out my new DJI goggles. A bit more hassle to set up (and I need strong reading glasses because the screen is optically too close), but the flying experience is way cool. It is also more peaceful and natural (doesn't mean there isn't risk!). The...
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    So what happens if.....

    The gimbal cover (not clamp), when left on during flight, has affected my picture quality because it refracts sun to make uneven glare on the picture. It is pretty bad. But it doesn't hurt the Mavik. The gimbal protector is another story - if you forget, the app shows gimbal overload - I did...