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    My new Mavic Air doesnt fly backwards.

    I encountered a similar, albeit short term problem like this when I accidently started a flight without the software update being completed. Maybe you should check to see that any software or firmware updates completed correctly
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    Flight Anxiety

    I think that it is important to start to feel comfortable before you start trying to do some of the tough, and out of sight movements. My first over water flight scared me, but then I decided that if watching my child paddle board was important, and sharing the videos with Grandma in Hawaii...
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    Why the hatin on drones?

    Drones, were an upgrade to combat and recon manned aircraft (in military use) but they are a very stable platform to perform some good work. I did an inspection of the rain gutters on my home after they were cleaned. Kept me off a 35 foot ladder, and I had photos to show the contractor when I...
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    Why the hatin on drones?

    I think anyone can do basic flight with a Mavic Air or Pro, but there are many drones you can't fly easily. The issue with acceptance is more complex. I fly real airplanes (both powered and gliders), RC aircraft (gas and electric), (tried RC Helicopters, not my cup of tea) and now drones. You...
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    New to flying drones - 30 year Navy flyer

    Thank you for your kind reply, I had the first crash today hitting a tree, and found how to chance the blade, this site rocks, and I LOVE this drone
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    How often do the blades need to be changed?

    I have flown a real airplane with 6 inches of blade tip broken, and it was bumpy but I landed safely
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    New to flying drones - 30 year Navy flyer

    Hi, I find this thing really does emulate the controls of an aircraft, but have not yet figured out how to do a wing over or a roll. Maybe in time. Pictures are super, I checked the roof of my house to see if it had any damage from the recent winds, but it was all clear.
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    out flying it!

    out flying it!