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    Mavic 2 Pro Flyaway

    Update: After speaking to DJI customer care again, they have finally finished an analysis and agreed to replace the M2P due to a mfg defect. Seems like there’s a bit of right hand/left hand communication disconnect as nobody has been able to tell me when I might receive the replacement, but at...
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    Drone disconnects close to my house and still lost

    Wow, that is a bunch of errors for yaw and compass. Doesn't seem normal. @sar104 was helpful in locating mine. I'm pretty new, so not the best technician, but given the amount of error and what I've learned from other here so far, seems likely that it may not have returned if it couldn't get...
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    The NAS; The FAA makes a stand.

    I’ve spent the last 30 minutes reading through this thread on my phone. It’s disappointing, to say the least. I too, was a new drone owner, excited about the possibilities of photographing and filming from a new vantage point. However, it quickly became clear that the restrictions involved in...
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    Failsafe RTH

    Thanks, Sar and Meta for all the helpful information.
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    Failsafe RTH

    I’ve heard mention that one shouldn’t use the Stock cable that comes with the controller. Is that your sentiment as well?
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    Failsafe RTH

    So, if you’re further inclined to humor a newbie, what are the most important things to consider if trying to prevent disconnects?
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    Failsafe RTH

    Got it. Thanks for the explanation.
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    Failsafe RTH

    Maybe better language is differing levels of understanding, to your point. Meta seems to think that the compass it totally necessary for RTH, but I hear you saying that it should be able to rely on GPS. While, admittedly, my understanding of the science is probably the most rudimentary here...
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    Failsafe RTH

    Heading can’t be determined by movement between two coordinates? Still doesn’t make sense to me. Seems like a fairly simple calc. Record first point, forward input, record second point, difference gives heading. No?
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    Failsafe RTH

    What is the calibration advice that’s incorrect? Seems like the role of the compass is misunderstood based on all the differing opinions here.
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    Hyperlapse speed control

    You can set cruise in free mode, but I’ve never noticed how fast it’ll go because I always cruise at slow speed because they take so long to create. 1-2 mph.
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    Failsafe RTH

    I recently posted about a drone crash where it seems the aircraft suddenly fails mid flight and fell out of the sky. While I have a warranty claim in, I’m still trying to figure out if I did something wrong. Because I have no drone at the moment, reading the manual again is the next most...
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    Using Adove Lightroom CC 2018 with raw photos from mavic 2 pro

    Maybe I’ll grab a couple 100% crops and throw them up here so we can compare. If you have some tips on Lightroom settings that would help, I’d appreciate it.
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    Mavic 2 Pro Flyaway

    Interesting. Maybe lucky on attitude when recovered. Was not a full reboot though. Looks like CSC and prop restart.
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    Mavic 2 - Range (Is this normal?)

    I launched and transmitted from the middle of two high tension power lines and flew a mile and half away. Only lost video for a moment when I dropped too low and lost line of sight. Raised altitude and recovered video. Seems pretty good to me. I’m sure the interference is somewhat...