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    My Mavic 3 is in a tree 40m up

    I use a Big Shot slingshot to retrieve RC planes out of trees. You use the Big Shot to send a nylon string up into the tree. And then, if necessary, you can pull a stronger rope up and shake or break the branch. https://a.co/d/8FBgoZ6 Sherrill Tree company also sells slick throw line and...
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    Variable ND Filters

    Thanks for the comment and info!
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    Obstacle Avoidance and Thin Branches

    Very well done video! Thanks for putting it through the paces so that I don’t have to try it myself. Is the OA perfect? No, but it is **** good. Thanks for helping me to understand what the real life limitations are!
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    Mavic 4 Pro wrap around prop guards

    I have had my Mini 4 Pro for about 2 months. At first it was very frustrating. But as time has gone on I have gotten much better at putting it on. I am sure someone will eventually build a better mouse trap but it works fine for me.
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    Variable ND Filters

    I bought these two Freewell Variable ND Filters for my Mini 4 Pro. Freewell Variable ND VND1-5 Stop, VND6-9 Stop 2 Pack Run&Gun Camera Lens Filters Compatible with Mini 4 Pro Amazon.com I got them because I thought it would be nice to quickly change the setting without changing out the...
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    Is there a catch with the Amazon deals?

    My understanding is that if an “Authorized Dealer” sells DJI products for less than the DJI price they won’t be an Authorized Dealer for very long.
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    Mini 4 Pro batteries charging slow

    Thanks but I already bought the one that tribar mentioned and the two C ports provide 30W each when just using those two ports. That is perfect for my use case.
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    Mini 4 Pro batteries charging slow

    Thanks. Finally figured this out after purchasing the charger that tribar recommended above. The Amazon description of that charger actually spells out the available power depending on the combination of outlets used. When using only both of the C ports each gets 30W. That changes to 30W and 18W...
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    Mini 4 Pro batteries charging slow

    Thanks. Just purchased this charger and will be returning the one I bought. Interestingly the description of the one I bought says it is PD compliant. But it appears that the cord they provided actually may have been the weak link.
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    Mini 4 Pro batteries charging slow

    Thank you so much for your reply! I have seen the term PD used in other posts but my requests for information about it have gone unanswered. I ordered this charger at the same time that I ordered my Mini 4 Pro. I obviously should have done some more research before ordering. Using the USB C...
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    charge each battery fast?

    Several commenters in this thread have mentioned the term PD charger. What is that?
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    Mini 4 Pro batteries charging slow

    Some lipos are made to be charged at higher rates. I have never seen what charge rates are acceptable for DJI batteries. But if they are not made for higher charge rates then you will damage them. But I really don’t know the answer to this specific question.
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    Mini 4 Pro batteries charging slow

    I used the USB-A for the battery hub and the USB-C to charge the remote. Didn’t seem to speed up the battery charging when I disconnected the remote charge cord. Does the speed at which the lights flash indicate how fast it is charging?
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    Mini 4 Pro batteries charging slow

    Thanks, I will give both suggestions a try! Need to go out and discharge those batteries now that they y have finally charged. 😀