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    Day 2 on Mavic - failure and crash

    In response to the point made about battery installation being user error, I'd like to reiterate that I have 2 batteries (one which was original with the drone) which seat and click perfectly. The third battery (one of two in the fly more pack) appears to click in and seat just like the other...
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    Day 2 on Mavic - failure and crash

    Spoken with DJI. I've raised a case and they are sending a replacement drone out, at no charge.
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    Day 2 on Mavic - failure and crash

    Many thanks for all the efforts - hugely appreciated. I bought the drone with the extra flight pack, which included 2 additional batteries. Luckily, I numbered them as they came out of the box. Battery number 2 was being used during the crash flight. I've tested all three batteries and while...
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    Day 2 on Mavic - failure and crash

    Hi Cyber, Try this link Dropbox - DJI DAT
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    Day 2 on Mavic - failure and crash

    OK. I have the DAT file. any ideas where I can host it would be appreciated. Re the flight controls, any movement on the elevator came after the mavic lost power. I was purposefully flying low while I was getting used to the Mavic's characteristics. I am new to the Mavic but not new to drone...
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    Day 2 on Mavic - failure and crash

    Thanks, Rob. Can confirm - battery was totally secure both pre and post accident. Mavic didn't seem to loose power as all nav lights remained on.
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    Day 2 on Mavic - failure and crash

    Hi all, So, day 2 with my brand new Mavic. Flew it yesterday with no issues - firmware updates were fine. kept it low to begin with. 2 flights this afternoon were fine. Then, at about 6, I took it out with a mate who was flying a P3. I had mine up for about a minute - RTH was set, good...