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    Mini lost connection and landed over open water - You can't believe how this panned out

    This is also a good reminder of why VLOS is important. If he had eyes on the aircraft, he would have seen exactly what happened and probably been able to cancel the landing.
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    Mavic Mini Uncommanded Descent

    Thanks for the analysis. The first ascent would explain why I lost VLOS around 2:20, I'm surprised I didn't notice but it might have been hard to distinguish between horizontal and vertical movement at that angle and facing into the sun. I triggered RTH to get it pointed toward me and probably...
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    Mavic Mini Uncommanded Descent

    As I was setting up a shot above a river yesterday, AC suddenly descended from 64 feet to -4 feet (takeoff was at least 30-40 feet above water). I pushed up on the left stick as soon as I noticed and it immediately gained altitude. I completed the shot and finished the flight without incident...
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    What's the best way to take care of my Mini over the winter?

    The manual recommends keeping battery levels between 39%-75% if storing for more than 10 days and fully charging at least once every 3 months. If you have the Fly More Combo you could take it out halfway through the winter, charge the batteries to 100% and then bring them down below 75% by...
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    Focus, Follow, and Orbit modes coming to Dronelink

    Can confirm that they are available for the Mini.