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    NEWBIE NEAR MISS

    LOL I did the same thing but outside right under a tree in my backyard weii four trees it seemed like it hit every branch on all four trees, hit my neighbors shed our fence then did a nose dive into the yard. I was sick, mad, then the Mrs. looks at me and has to say what are you doing? Luck...
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    Lost at Sea :( Please Help3

    No worries ship mate more of a dogging you then anything else because I remember special sea detail, I was always in the engine room. I have had a similar issue on my own boat but it was my fault went from facing away to facing me because it drifted after lift off because I had the downward...
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    Just Crashd Mavic!

    The message is motor overload check the motors I had the same issue after my first crash. What it turned out to be is one of the tangs the hold the propeller blades on broke off and fell into the motor.. A tweezer, a toothpick and determination cleared it. I've had no issues since.. Good Luck
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    Almost lost at sea

    The only problem I see is if the downward looking obstacle avoidance is turned on the drone has issues with the water, reflection, transparency, it confuses the drone. Try turning it off. I have flown mine over water off my sailboat while at anchor with this turned off had no issues. We are...
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    Lost at Sea :( Please Help3

    Knowing a little about the flight deck of Coast Guard Cutters they are made of steel. I am surprised you didn't get a magnetic interference warning, then with all the other electronics running as you're getting underway it's no surprise the drone was confused. As a retired Coast Guard Chief I'm...
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    New firmware: V01.03.0600

    I have noticed the same thing wants to drift more!!
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    New Flyer...Rethinking my Purchase.

    I guess if it's buyers remorse because of the cost I get it thats were you have to be honest with yourself. As far as the rules I agree with the others read, understand, follow, also keep in mind they are rules the biggest ones don't fly within a mile of an airfield keep your altitude at 400'...
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    How many batteries is enough?

    I have found that after two and a half the controller battery is getting down along with the iPhone or iPad, I have 4. I agree with some of the others that's after awhile unless you're traveling from sight to sight it gets boring.. Sent from my iPhone using MavicPilots
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    1st Time Drone Owners

    The magic is my first drone as well know and practice your limits of course you'll get brave confident trust me you will realize smartly you need to reel it in, it's called learning. My first boat was a 36' sail boat never sailed a day in my life at least not by myself. Go big or go home ...
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    Just got my mavic in Portland oregon

    Got mine about three weeks ago crashed it three times once out side twice in the house got chewed out by the wife for flying it in the house. :p lol I'm with you love it so far looking forward to more nice weather.
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    Gimble cover?

    I have flowen mine with the gimble cover in place never had a problem with over heat, I have crashed it and I have no dought that if it wasn't in place the gimble would have taken a hit. I agree with the sun glare issue, I bought but haven't received yet a dark open face gimble protector for use...
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    Plastic tab

    So I was on the fence with removing that darn yellow tab haha. I did it! It is just a scratch protector for the top of the gimble. :)
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    Litchi flight

    I don't mean to sound like a newbee but I am! What Litchi app did you get I see a few.
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    Lifejacket for Mavic Finished

    It interests me as I and a group are leaseing a boat in the BVI next Jan. for a 10 days I plan on lots of videos/pictures.