Recent content by HumanShield

I have crashed mine into trees/brush twice now. Both times due to pilot error... Broke some props and have some scratches but I was impressed that no major damage occurred. The scratches sucked at first but they give me stories to tell. Plus I've accepted that I bought this thing to have fun...

Did something similar with mine. Fortunately she landed in a clear field and I was able to find it! Elevation is your friend when flying any sort of distance

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I've learned the hard way to constantly monitor RC signal and to pay attention to all warnings. Flying higher (over 200 ft) has helped me go further. Sent from my iPhone using MavicPilots

I don't really understand the reason for a landing pad. I guess I could see it if you were taking off from sand but otherwise I don't see the need. Sent from my iPhone using MavicPilots

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Used iPad 4 mini without issue. Sent from my iPhone using MavicPilots

As a person who just recently used a soldering iron for the first time on an old, cheap drone, I can tell you that it's actually pretty easy to solder even the tiniest of wires. I'm not very handy, at all, but I practiced just a little and was able to solder with no issue. Just be careful to...

Good article and even better comments by you. I try to keep my batteries cool and bring the drone home at 30%. Sent from my iPhone using MavicPilots

I'm assuming you made these for accidental crashes and not for an intentional water landing???

My advice would be to only use it when you feel that you are at a higher risk to crash. I personally no longer fly with mine on for the ventilation reason. I have gotten used to flying in Sport Mode and she gets pretty hot so I don't want to jeopardize the electronics inside. Sorry that I...

Scary but you got a cool video and you didn't damage your drone. My guess is that they were nesting somewhere in the area near you...

Skyler, you nailed it! This thing may look like a toy, but it REQUIRES some close attention to detail, detail like you posted. Fun but you need to be "on" to fly without accidents. Sent from my iPhone using MavicPilots

Welcome to the club. I would encourage you to spend some time in this forum reading and learning from other people's mistakes. Helped me avoid some, but not all... Sent from my iPhone using MavicPilots

I'll second the Syma for all the reasons stated above. Plus replacement parts are super cheap and available on Amazon. Sent from my iPhone using MavicPilots