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  1. Budge

    Cannot download original videos from app

    My videos get split if they are longer than 9:04 in 1080p60 due to the limitation of Fat32. But when I try to download the original files in the DJI Go 4 app on my iPad mini 4, the first part of the split file does not have that option. What's worse is that if I try to download the second part...
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    DJI stop making Drones

    I used to fly with my Samsung Galaxy S8+, which is an approved device, and I stopped because of connectivity issues. I switched to an iPad Mini 4 and have had no trouble since. To be clear, I HATE Apple devices. The iPad Mini 4 is the only one I own (after years of iPhone and iMac use). But...
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    Footage from 3 grand vacations ruined by DJI [RANT]

    I hear what your saying, and I do accept responsibility for not checking that the settings stayed. But for DJI not to retain those settings as a rule is poor form for a $1000+ piece of equipment.
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    Footage from 3 grand vacations ruined by DJI [RANT]

    I do have auto-update turned off. The app still doesn't retain those settings from flight to flight.
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    Footage from 3 grand vacations ruined by DJI [RANT]

    This year has been a great year for me and my family as we have gotten to travel quite a bit. We went to Argentina, Costa Rica, and South Africa. And my Mavic Pro went with me everywhere. I set it up to shoot at 1080p/24 using Custom Style and D-Log before the first trip. Then I manually set...
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    Traveling through Dubai...Any changes?

    I can send you a picture of how I got the Mavic securely in the Goggles case if you like.
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    Traveling through Dubai...Any changes?

    Hi halid. Yes I did take my drone. Flying on Emirates, you must pack the drone itself into your checked luggage. They had signs at the checkin counter at DFW in the US saying no drones in carry-on luggage. All bags (checked and carry-on) are scanned when you enter Dubai. They did not seem...
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    Should I Update My Firmware?

    Thanks. I have the usual concerns about being able to roll back my firmware, maintaining less restrictions from DJI, and overall stability. But I'm also concerned about having the a pretty current app with much older firmware. I haven't read anything that suggests that's a problem but I'm not...
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    Should I Update My Firmware?

    I have a Mavic Pro and I'm using an iPad Mini 4. My DJI Go4 App is version 4.2.16. My aircraft is 01.04.000, remote controller 01.04.000, aircraft database 01.00.01.05, app database 01.00.01.09, and basic database 01.00.01.07. Should I update my firmware and Go4 app? What are the pros and...
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    Has anyone tried replacing a bad cell using another DJI battery?

    I believe the difference was 0.5 volts. I tried running down the battery to 5%, letting it cool, then powering it back up again. I did that twice. But the voltages were still different and the software still said that the battery was bad.
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    Has anyone tried replacing a bad cell using another DJI battery?

    So I have gotten the "bad battery" message and have verified that one of my cell has a lower voltage than the rest. I have replaced this battery with a new one, but I would like to keep the old one transferring video wirelessly or taking exposure readings etc. I wonder if anyone has tried...
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    What's the general consensus on using a 5-in-1 battery charger?

    I recently purchased an FS Labs 5-in-1 battery charger from Amazon. There are mixed reviews, but it seems that buyers are very happy with the purchase. Before I start using it, does anyone have any experience with it? And is there any concern about harming my batteries in the long term or...
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    Insurance and State Farm

    I just got a policy from State Farm for ALL of my drone equipment for $60/year. I took everything I use into the insurance office, including the MP Fly More Combo, iPad Mini 4, tablet bracket, sun shield, landing gear, drone wrap, DroneKeeper Mini, GetterBack, polarized ND filters, drone...
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    Flight Anxiety...

    First and foremost, logging more time flying your drone will give you the experience you need to build your confidence and calm your nerves. I used to get the shakes during every flight when I first got my MP. I was used to flying home-made quads without GPS that crashed all the time. It took...
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    Powerextra Mavic Battery Warning

    One of the OEM batteries that came with my Mavic just crapped out (bad cell). Are you still using your Powerextra batteries, and how are they holding up?