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  1. kilhan

    When do YOU use Return to Home?

    Exactly!. Like with airplanes, also with drones it is important to have all the flying modes, both automatic and manual, well trained and regularly practiced to be ready for situations when you really need them. It includes both RTH and manual return, precise landing and manual landing, hand...
  2. kilhan

    I think I might need to sell my Classic

    I assume you are right and it’s an important information for the users of original Mavic 3. The point is that since buying Mavic 3 Classic which was initially noticeably cheaper then Mavic 3 but meeting all my needs I was no longer interested in original Mavic 3
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    I think I might need to sell my Classic

    Sorry, my mistake. You are right. But as it is not produced any more, it will probably never have an official C1 or any other class certificate, which will be necessary for legal flights in Europe since 2024. Of course it concerns only European users. And it doesn’t change the fact, that the...
  4. kilhan

    I think I might need to sell my Classic

    It’s not true. But the problem is a bit tricky. When I bought Mavic 3 Classic (just after its release in 2022), only Classic has already official C1 class certification and original Mavic 3 - not, and its official weight was 948g as I remember. Then Mavic 3 Pro was released (weight 958g) and DJI...
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    I think I might need to sell my Classic

    Why to buy Mavic 3 Classic? I am the example. I make professional quality photos and videos for stock agencies, and only the quality of the Hasselblad 4/3 camera is what meets my needs. On the other hand, only Classic has class C1 certification for Europe (where I live), weight less than 900 g...
  6. kilhan

    Mavic 3pro or Air 3?

    It is not just marketing, but this Hasselblad camera with 4/3 sensor gives really a very high quality of both photos and videos which don’t compare to any other prosumer drones. I make professional photos and video clips for agencies. Before, the best quality gave Phantom 4 Pro, now Mavic 3...
  7. kilhan

    Can I turn on M3P with wings closed?

    I just follow the opinion of an expert (I don’t remember who), I read a few months ago. So I remove it, as this is not a big problem. Perhaps not only the gimball, but also propellers need to be free and not blocked while turning on and initializing the drone. But maybe even this precaution is...
  8. kilhan

    Mavic 3 Pro Hand Launch Issue (solved)

    Here is the best instruction how to hand launch and land the Mavic 3: I do it very often this way without any problems with Mavic 3 Classic
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    Can I turn on M3P with wings closed?

    Yes, you can turn on Mavic 3 with folded arms to transfer files to the computer. But you MUST first remove the cover completely, not to block the gimbal and propellers
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    unable to record video or stills

    Yes, It’s also very important to have a big SD card (eg. 64 GB) installed on your drone. Then after each session you must download all photos and videos from the drone to your computer and DELETE all of them from the drone. The messages you get and blocked recordings suggest rather that there is...
  11. kilhan

    Which Mavic 3 is a logical replacement for Phantom 4 Pro?

    In case you haven’t bought a new drone yet, I had exactly the same problem and after nearly 6 years of using Phantom 4 Pro, I bought Mavic 3 Classic with DJI RC controller and I am extremely satisfied with my choice. Only Mavic 3 (any version) makes both photos and videos of better quality than...
  12. kilhan

    unable to record video or stills

    Without starting the drone, start only DJI RC. In DJI Fly app go to Album (right down corner) and there you can delete all files stored in RC memory or SD card.
  13. kilhan

    Do you hand catch your drone?

    I think it’s 100% true. I am also very careful while preparing to launch or catch the drone. As to the risk, I always launch from my hand as far above my head as possible. The same with landing. And you shouldn’t pinch your drone, but let it land on your flat palm, then stop the motors, and...
  14. kilhan

    Not sure I’d try this type of launch!

    With a cheap toy drone i would probably try. But not with my new Mavic 3C :)
  15. kilhan

    Do you hand catch your drone?

    Having now Mavic 3 Classic, I always both launch and catch by hand, as I can do it from anywhere. It’s good to have it well trained, so I prefer to do it even if it’s not necessary, The correct way is shown in this video: Chris