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  1. StantonZ

    Mavic Air2s normal flight, on RTH, dropped into the sea.

    Is that a brand new battery (it says "times charged = 1")? Like you never flew it before "charging up" this first time? Based on the fact that all the data shown looks "normal", I suppose it's possible the battery gave out. If you had flown it at least once (especially enough to require a second...
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    Best Mavic Air 2 accessories?

    The only thing I haven't seen mentioned is a UV filter for the camera PGYTECH. It's not so much a "filter" as it is protection from scratching the (actual) camera lens...which wouldn't be good. The other thing was the Yagi-Uda extender antenna from STARTRC (which has been mentioned).
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    6500 or 8500mah battery, both safe to use?

    I tried experimenting with (DIY) higher-capacity batteries on my MA2...and (long story short) the additional weight negates much of whatever capacity you can add. I piggy-backed mine with an external XT60 connector.
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    My computer is ancient ..... video resolution question.

    Cut to the chase: if you have an "older" PC (mine is ~10 years old), then it most likely won't play 4k video files no matter what you do (H264/265/whatever). My solution? I record most things on my drone in HD (1080p), which both saves on file size and PC horsepower. Most folks can't tell the...
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    Any way to restore old unused battery?

    If you haven't charged/used that battery in 5 years...I think it's gone. You really need to exercise any Lithium-based battery at least a couple times a year (and that's pushing it).
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    Does anyone get attached to their drones?

    Let's put it this way: I'm in no hurry to "upgrade" my MA2 (and give it up). If they hadn't done a Remote ID firmware update, not sure I would have purchased another DJI product.
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    When do YOU use Return to Home?

    I use RTH quite a lot...and it's very accurate (as long as you wait for the "homepoint updated" message).
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    firmware

    Whether you choose to update firmware or not, I never do it via the phone. I always use DJI Assistant (connected via USB to my PC).
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    Mavic Air 2 Remote ID

    Can you list the firmware version/#? When was it released?
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    Will DJI update FAA Remote ID firmware announcements as they become available?

    This is what I do...even for "normal" releases. I haven't updated firmware for awhile, and I have learned there is no benefit to being first with firmware updates (especially when you can't revert to a previous release)! The "Remote ID" update will definitely be one that I'll wait for others to...
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    Are you a keeper or an upgrader?

    I guess I'm turning into a "keeper"...if I ever buy another drone! As long as my MA2 keeps on keeping on, I'm happy with it. The only wildcard is RID: don't know how/when I'll address that.
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    Eyesight and getting old...

    I have had glaucoma (in 1 eye) for decades, but still see pretty well due to aggressive treatment (laser surgeries to relieve pressure)...so stay positive. I will put drops in that eye (Timolol) every night for the rest of my life. Don't understand why he said both retinas are damaged since...
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    Remote ID for MA 2

    But is that all Mavic 2 series (2 and 2s)? Everything I have seen says 2s and not 2 (which doesn't make sense). Just catching up on this thread.
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    Buying broken DJI drones

    Are you looking to repair/replace...or salvage for parts?
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    Post Flight Battery Cooldown

    As was mentioned, the best way to "cool" the battery is to get it out of the drone. However--just as important--is to not charge while hot...and balance that with not letting an almost empty battery (<20%) sit around like that for an extended period (like more than a day). If you have to fly a...