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Recent content by Gary Worrall

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    Be gentle

    For what it's worth, I had this problem frequently with my Hubson 501M and once with my Mavic Mini. Someone along the line suggested shutting down the camera before powering down the drone. I've been doing that in both drones ever since and haven't had the problem since.
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    Anybody running the new DJI Fly 1.0.8 app yet?

    My app was updated with V1.0.8 on 23 Mar 20. We are back to winter (wind and snow) so haven't had chance to try it. Wonder what "Fixes crashing issues and improves app stability" entails? I had the uncommanded descent problem, but haven't had one since I changed the rear props.
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    Mavic Mini - Uncommanded Descents

    I have had no problems with them. Mini is flying like it did out of the box.
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    Mavic Mini - Uncommanded Descents

    Reference the numerous complaints about uncommanded descents/crashes. I had this problem as well where my mini would start a descent and not respond to any control input. Some times it would stop short of hitting the ground and I would regain control, but there were also a few hard landings...
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    Best replacement propellers for the Mavic Mini

    Reference the numerous complaints about uncommanded descents/crashes. I had this problem as well and heeded the forum advice that it may be caused by the rear propellers and changed them to some extra propellers that I had ordered when I purchased my mini. I have now made four 20 minute...
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    Howdy from Colorado

    Newby to this forum; a USAF retiree, fixed wing pilot, and skydiver. I've been flying a Hubsan drone for the past year and recently became a Mavic Mini pilot. I live in the Black Forest northeast of Colorado Springs with an Elbert, CO address.
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    New to video editing

    What range did you film? (I