Recent content by Steve L

Don’t even get me started on the sub-par battery life for the M2Pro. I have four batteries and each of them has developed case swelling after modest use. I have not stored them at full charge, kept them in doors, did not drop any of them and they swell after even short flights. Called DJI and...

Yes I contacted DJI and of course the ‘tech’ person read from her script that they’re out of warranty and I was free to visit their web site and buy yet more batteries. Genius level stuff. I am inclined to contact the FAA and appraise them of the battery swelling issues. They may actually...

The Mavic 2 is the only drone I have. Is battery swelling a common theme on other DJI models as well? I am suspicious that some of these lost drones and fall from the sky scenarios are related to battery decoupling and power loss. This notion of frequent battery replacement can become VERY...

Thank you. The charger is the original DJI and seems to be fine. The batteries all charge normally with no protracted charging times. I have the discharge set to 5 days and never run the batteries down below 20%, which I might add shortens the flight time. They’re stored indoors, not exposed...

Mavic 2 owner here and with four batteries that swell after flight. DJI does not want to admit there’s a problem. They want their sheep to run out and regularly buy more new batteries at $149 ea. The forums a full of battery swelling complaints, and the problem is allowed to continue. DJI...

Exactly right. I have four Mavic 2 batteries that swell after flight. Some to the point where battery reinsertion is difficult. Contacting DJI is useless (by design). The ‘technical expert’ having almost zero English speaking skills keeps repeating that I can purchase new batteries from their...

Just remember the ‘PIC is responsible for all phases and elements of a flight’. Which includes the proper maintenance and updating of all software and firmware necessary for the safe operation of an aircraft. And when a problem(s) arise- it will ALL come back to the PIC. Should a problem...

Or you can alternatively think of it as potentially signing your own arrest warrant. What if you’re having a bad day and unintentionally exceed 400’AGL, and maybe go slightly beyond LOS? That data is stored and can be used-against you. For those that say “Naw that aints true”. I invite you...

Money talks. And lots of money REALLY talks-loudly.

When my eyelids freeze shut...

True. The little guy is in no position to repond meaningfully. The ultra elite will always buy influence and get preferential treatment. It‘s all about money.

Agreed. And I would guess the FAA at least sent those action pending letters by registered mail or signature required. We don’t know. But for all those who are gung ho on regulation enforcement, please kindly remember remote ID is on it’s way. And when fully implemented, and someone is...

What he did was deliberately stupid, potentially dangerous, and reckless to be sure. Should he have known the rules? Yes. Is his screen persona grating? Yes. Should he get away with this? No. Here’s the core of the issue. Mercy and justice are often thought to be opposite, but for the...