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    Firmware update procedure

    how do i connect my controller the the aircraft ?
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    controls ?

    I have a Pro Platinum , purchased about six months ago . Do the the joystick levers come off my controller ? i tried to unscrew them but they don't seem to want to come off . Don't want to twist too hard , don't want to do any damage .
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    What documentation do you carry with you when flying?

    I have a picture of my Basic License/Certification on my phone , should i carry anything else ?
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    A Big Crane

    its even better when your at the controls !
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    vision sensors

    so i"m still having trouble with this , many attempts to do the hand held square box thing still no luck . I have downloaded DJI Assistance 2 but can't seem to to get it to upload to the aircraft . I don't really get along with computers and software transfers . Must be making some silly stupid...
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    vision sensors

    yes
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    vision sensors

    I just recieved my Platinum . i have a "system warning check app" and on screen i have calibration error , forward vision sensor , percision hovering and obstical avoidence may fail. I have tried to calibrate it several times moving the aircraft in squares as it says to calibrate it but it...
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    flight questions Newbie ??

    who can explain exactly what happens to make it go up and down is is prop RPM ? How does it move left and right , do the props actually pivot ? What makes it go forward and aft ? Are the FWD & AFT speeds the same ? Will it go right and left as fast as it goes FWD ? I know a lot of questions...
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    pay load , drop kit ?

    does the Platinum have any capacity for payload ? Can i carry a fishing line and a small lure out in to the pond? Sorry seems i posted the in the wrong section . I have a question , i am a new owner . IF i could secure a coil/spring under my drone and carry out fishing line to the middle of...
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    payload ????

    does the Platinum have any capacity for payload ? Can i carry a fishing line and a small lure out in to the pond?
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    reading glasses

    I need reading glasses to read or use my cell phone .I have to take them off to see distances or to drive. How is everyone doing this with the phone on the controller , i would need my glasses to see my phone , then would have to take them off to see the drone ? Getting old sucks !!!!
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    flying weather

    THKS I was thinking of stability and control flying in the rain . Didn't think of the unit getting wet , good point !!!!
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    flying weather

    Hi All Thanks for the add , i am soon to be a Mavik owner . I am leaning toward the Platinum . I know wind is always a factor , and i read where hot weather can be a factor . I am on the east coast of Canada , i don't think i will have to worry about it being too warm . What about cold weather...
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    new to the forum , couple of questions

    Hi All Canadian here , looking at buying a Spark or a Mavic Air . I know i need to do the testing and get a license . Do i need to have the drone to register in order to write the exam ? Still doing some research looking at different models trying to figure one that will work for me without...