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    New iPhone SE (2020)

    I have the newer iPhoneSE and it works great with my Mavic Mini.
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    Temp No Fly Zones

    Do you have cell coverage there? Cell coverage is required to process clearance in restricted areas.
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    ipad mini 5 cabling

    It must be a data & charge cable. A charge cable will not work.
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    Lanyard? (Neck strap?) Suggestions?

    I use this one on my Mavic Mini controller. It cost $3 on eBay. The bracket fits between the phone and the controller. Works great.
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    How to unlock authorization zone

    Click on "UNLOCK" and check the three items where you agree to follow the rules. When you get "AUTHORIZED', tap elsewhere on the screen and have a good flight.
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    Batteries

    Mavic mini batteries are shipped in the hibernation mode. The multi-charger actually charges them one at at time, starting with the battery with the least charge. If you wish to charge multiple batteries at one time, then buy one or more single-battery charger(s). They are available and...
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    Unlocking Issues

    Unlocking is based on the GPS location where you try to fly.
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    Any one use an ipad air 1st gen

    My original (first model) iPad Mini will not run any iOS after 9.3.5. Some other first types of iPads were introduced later and will run a later iOS.
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    Any one use an ipad air 1st gen

    The DJI Fly app requires a latter iOS than the Original iPad mini can load.
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    Fingers or Thumbs

    The use of your thumbs allows for more precise control singe your hand is held in position by gripping the congtroller.
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    Different flight info when using iPhone vs. iPad

    Could be caused by the iPad not having GPS to pinpoint it's locaton?
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    After a flight do you format SD (after saving media)

    If you do not empty the trash after putting SD Card data in the trash, the trashed data will remain on the SD card, using some memory.
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    AFTER MARKET PROPS

    Check that the screws are not cross-threaded and the props are on at an angel.
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    AFTER MARKET PROPS

    As to the replacement prop on a Mavic Mini being hard to turn when the screw is tightened: If the screw is slightly tilted (cross-threaded) this will bind the prop. Because the screw is hard steel and the motor is soft aluminum, is is easy to cross-thread the prop screw. Here is how to avoid...
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    New DJI Go updates, now constant nag screen when above 400feet agl.....

    The FAA measures ground level from the ground, not the top of structures. Ground level is the base of the structkure.