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    How many of you do compass calibration before take off?

    This was a long read but helpful. I have been calibrating prior to each flight as I see the calibrate box on startup and figured I needed to do it. Now I know otherwise. Thanks everyone!
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    Is this a hard landing??

    Yup looks good to me- there is usually a slight bounce at the back at times especially on hard ground.
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    First crash...totally my fault :)

    Glad everything worked out well in the end! And hey, at least you got some cardio in from your heart rate going up.;)
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    Free two-hour Mavic Pro video course

    Thanks for the info- will check it out when it unlocks. Also enjoyed the video Jim posted on the early developers.
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    Poll: Are you happy with your Mavic?

    I absolutely love mine! I try to fly it any opportunity I can. I'm on vacation and in the D.C. area so it's been a tough few days with no luck in finding any area to fly around here.
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    Who just flew their Mavic over my Brooklyn neighborhood?

    Just got into town in NY. Saw the DJI store in Times Square but it was closed- super excited to see that. I'm trying to scope out places I can fly while here. Heading out on cruise on Wednesday. Any suggestions? Thanks! Didn't mean to hijack but saw opportunity.
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    Hit Me Up if You Find Yourself in Springfield, Mo.

    Thanks Ulysses, I think I'm going to hit Nat Greene today and also see if any of the fields around Cooper complex are occupied. I've just been flying around my neighborhood so far to get the hang of flying around. Next step is learning all the nuances of the video and camera settings. Another...
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    Hit Me Up if You Find Yourself in Springfield, Mo.

    I'm a local here- just got my Mavic 2 weeks ago. Gonna go find some places to fly today.
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    Firmware update v01.03.0900

    Just got my new iPad mini 4 and charged it up. Did the new firmware update which downloaded fine, however, I forgot to restart my RC and AC and just started flying. Flew for about 10 min without problems and then as I was preparing to land the go4 app disconnected. No issues landing as I was...
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    going to sound crazy!!!!!!

    Agree, I just ripped my box open in youthful exuberance!
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    Mavic Pilot Age

    46 and this is my first drone. Really love it!
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    Lets hear from everyone who hasn't has promblems with there Mavic

    23 flights with no issues.
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    Bit of fun whilst visiting parents

    So cool!
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    Any tips for flying near the ocean/water/beach?

    Just bought my Mavic a week ago and am really loving it! I've flown daily and just getting the hang of all the controls. Heading to a beach vacation soon so all the info in this thread has been really helpful, thanks!