The top 4 things to check on your Mavic before takeoff.

[Mayoor-uk]

I am going on holiday to Nepal soon and am trying to compile a check list before each flight.
1. Calibrate compass
2. Remove gimbal lock
3. Make sure RTH is set
4. Get a permit to fly from Nepalese aviation authority.
What else must I do to ensure I return with good memories?

 

[Walt Rush]

I give mine a big smooch before take-off for fear that I might not ever see it again.

 

[Mayoor-uk]

I have downloaded the map of Nepal in case it can't find a GPS signal...

 

[halley]

Don't calibrate the compass unless the software tells you to do so, AND there is no obvious large metal objects within a few feet of the drone. If you sit the drone on your car, you will get a "Calibrate your compass" warning which should read "Move the drone away from the car."

 

[Anthonyk]

Also remove gimbal lock BEFORE compass calibration.

 

[Mayoor-uk]

Dji have changed the gimbal design so the lock supplied with the drone does not fit it properly and it wobbles whilst being transported. Might have to get one from Ebay or Amazon!

 

[liebowa]

Dji have changed the gimbal design so the lock supplied with the drone does not fit it properly and it wobbles whilst being transported. Might have to get one from Ebay or Amazon!

What do you mean by this? Are you saying the lock that is provided is defective?

 

[armoredsaint]

I give mine a big smooch before take-off for fear that I might not ever see it again.

any tongue involved?

 

[bakerboy]

You don't want to check the condition of your props?

Don't compass calibrate

 

[Pepino Grande]

I would also turn it on.

 

[Pepino Grande]

Dji have changed the gimbal design so the lock supplied with the drone does not fit it properly and it wobbles whilst being transported. Might have to get one from Ebay or Amazon!

You're not doing it right. Lay it on it's back and push the camera to the back as you put in the lock to catch the back part of the camera, be gentle.

 

[SkyRider]

I would also turn it on.

You might want to charge the batteries as well.

Enjoy your trip!!

 

[m0j0]

Charge your batteries

 

[GerdS]

I am going on holiday to Nepal soon and am trying to compile a check list before each flight.
1. Calibrate compass
2. Remove gimbal lock
3. Make sure RTH is set
4. Get a permit to fly from Nepalese aviation authority.
What else must I do to ensure I return with good memories?

Just calibrate the compass ONLY ONCE after arrival at Nepal, as your new location is far from last calibration location and magnetic earth environment is different.
Calibrate again if asked by the GO app and after returning from holidays.

 

[Mayoor-uk]

What do you mean by this? Are you saying the lock that is provided is defective?

Hi... the original gimbal had a little groove behind it which slotted into the gimbal lock. The newer design on gimbal does not have that groove so the lock is useless.

 

[Mayoor-uk]

You might want to charge the batteries as well.

Enjoy your trip!!

Thank you! Apparently, whilst in flight the batteries should be half discharmed? So I will have to fly from 10 minutes on each battery before my flight!

 

[Top Hat]

Make sure you have your RC and charged.

 

[Mayoor-uk]

You're not doing it right. Lay it on it's back and push the camera to the back as you put in the lock to catch the back part of the camera, be gentle.

Story of my life ! I will try it when I get home later. Thank you

 

[SafariMan]

I am going on holiday to Nepal soon and am trying to compile a check list before each flight.
1. Calibrate compass
2. Remove gimbal lock
3. Make sure RTH is set
4. Get a permit to fly from Nepalese aviation authority.
What else must I do to ensure I return with good memories?

From the Everest (8848m or 29'000 ft) to the Annapurna (8091m 26'500 ft) it's all very high!
Be sure to setup your RTH height accordingly.
And please share with us those great footage.
Have fun there

 

[liebowa]

Hi... the original gimbal had a little groove behind it which slotted into the gimbal lock. The newer design on gimbal does not have that groove so the lock is useless.

Interesting - I did not know this. My Mavic was built on Saturday, February, 11th 2017, and it has the style with the slot.

When did the newer one start shipping??