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Recent content by Col Pedersen

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    My Mavic Mini's at the bottom of a river - what did I do wrong?

    oh, and big thanks to all the members her that assisted with the diagnosis - very generous thanks! Col.
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    My Mavic Mini's at the bottom of a river - what did I do wrong?

    Hi All.....so thought I'd provide an update and resolution. I logged a call with DJI and after a few emails, logs uploaded etc my "loss was assessed and confirmed as a warranty case according to the data analysis" and deemed worthy of a replacement unit. I've had a lot of experience in consumer...
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    My Mavic Mini's at the bottom of a river - what did I do wrong?

    Thank you SAR104......I'm happy to stand corrected, from what I say was the props stop and the drone drop to the water - my interpretation of this is the drone decided to rapidly descend of it own volition....I know I didn't ask it to. The bit around trying to take off also makes sense looking...
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    My Mavic Mini's at the bottom of a river - what did I do wrong?

    Hi Slup - I'm amazed that you have such an insight into the workings - thank you. The DAT file attached. In regard to my observations; I had walked over to the bank to see what I was doing and have a good visual on the drone - probably 20 meters away at the time? The Drone was hovering and...
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    My Mavic Mini's at the bottom of a river - what did I do wrong?

    Thanks m80116...I spent 1/2 hour combing the river bed with my feet...no luck,the current was to fast and rocks, branches and debris everywhere....I continued looking into the night and morning hoping it may have washed up on the rapids down stream...no luck.
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    My Mavic Mini's at the bottom of a river - what did I do wrong?

    Hi all, I'm new to the forum and "was" a Mavic Mini owner for a week!! Decided this was a good starting drone to add to my photography hobby and DSLR camera. I head off to picturesque camp site often and a drone would add to the enjoyment of the stays. But alas! After several practice flights...