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    VLC Player no longer recommended

    I have had issues with VLC playing high bit rate files in the past. I found this player called MPC-HC. It plays high bit files much better. It's freeware and is no longer being updated but it is still available to download. https://mpc-hc.en.softonic.com/download?ex=NB-3.2
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    Battery Swelling - beware - near accident today

    The issue is heat , period. The batteries are sealed so tightly in the plastic case that during charging and discharging they get very warm. The heat causes the battery wafers to expand. Mine went down when the battery clips failed after the battery expanded during a cool weather flight at 70...
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    2 lost Mavic pros

    I just had this happen to me also. Be careful to inspect each battery you own. Check to make sure it is not bulging on the bottom. The batteries must be completely flat on the bottom. There are many pilots having the battery disconnect during flight. I was flying a battery that had an ever so...
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    Drone fell out of the sky.

    Whenever you set a battery make sure it clicks firmly in place. Then pull on it to make sure it is locked. I do this every time. Once in awhile the battery will pull loose, so I do it again. Scary but maybe it's the issue some are having with the drone falling from the sky. Just guessing.
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    M2P Picture Quality Issues

    Might be good for you to get a good basic digital photography book. Knowing how a digital camera functions and the basics of photography is key to getting the best results every time you shoot. If you shoot in manual mode using the histogram you have complete control over each exposure. Normal...