Wow, what a wonky experience! I hit some issues as well. I use a dedicated Samsung Galaxy S5 running Android 6.0.1. Never had issues with it. So, I updated the Mavic firmware:
App 4.1.18
Aircraft 1.04.0100
RC 1.04.0100
Aircraft database 1.00.01.07
App database 1.00.01.07
Fly safe 1.00.01.05...
The front sensor doesn't pick me up.
So I'm standing facing forward. I bring the Mavic down to my right facing forward also. Then, I stick out my right arm upwards underneath the Mavic.
I normally do it with the Mavic to my right. My outstretched arm is usually angled upwards (so it's slightly above head level) so that my hand is out of rotor range. I haven't tried it with the Mavic facing away, though it would probably work also.
I haven't had any "incidents" yet, and it...
Definitely an amazing skill to learn. I rarely launch/land my Mavic on the ground anymore.
What I do for easy landing (just a suggestion):
1. Bring the Mavic down to shoulder height.
2. Slide outstretched hand under Mavic, palm upward. LP sensors will detect in 1-2 seconds and Mavic will fly up...
Like you guys, I installed new props onto my old Mavic. The major difference is in the RPMs. You can see this when hovering:
Old: 5,500 RPM
New: 5,000 RPM
This is ~10% slower and I can definitely hear it in the buzzing.
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