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    MA2 range/signal halved when using Smart Controller?

    I have put about a zillion hours on the SC in the DJI sim though. I’m excited to fly a real drone for a few days with it.
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    MA2 range/signal halved when using Smart Controller?

    That’s great feedback! I’ve only flown it with the SC on a few short trips around the neighborhood, but I typically don’t fly here due to houses, cars, people, etc. Heading to a secluded house in the mountains tomorrow and hoping to really stretch out. I’d be curious to hear if the range is...
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    MA2 range/signal halved when using Smart Controller?

    Do you have the antenna on the SC oriented so the tips are pointing toward the ground? You want the flat parts of the antenna pointing toward your drone. Extending the antenna all the way seems to be the biggest issue people have with range. I haven’t tried it on the SC yet, but when using my...
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    Smart Controller USB Charger

    I haven’t timed it, but maybe a couple of hours? For what it’s worth, the cable that came with my radio was defective. I had to buy a cable capable of QC3. So the refurb price is kinda BS after all the trouble with chargers and cables. It’s dumb they do this. If the radio is charging via QC...
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    I Phone Update : IOS 14 is a Game Changer for the flying the Drone.

    I picked up the refurbished SC a while back for $599 so I could use it with the DJI Simulator (MA2 radio not compatible) and hoping it would eventually compatible. Still spendy, but helps ease the pain a bit. Looks like they're sold out now, though.
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    Smart Controller USB Charger

    Found one that appears to be the same OEM as the Juicebitz available on Amazon's US store. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07RWGKY4D
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    Smart Controller USB Charger

    That JuicEHub looks nice. Has a QC3 port too. Trying to find a US source.
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    Smart controller

    Same. I bought mine a few months ago in anticipation of it being supported, but have only been able to use it (a lot) in DJI's simulator. Now that I can actually use it with my drone, it's truly a game changer. I know DJI's simulator doesn't get much love, but it works with the SC and the free...
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    Smart Controller USB Charger

    Yep. My understanding is that QC3 is backwards compatible with QC2, so when looking for a charger, you don't have to try and find one that only supports QC2. QC3 will work as well.
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    Errors attempt to update to v01.00.0820 SC software.

    Doing a factory reset and then immediately updating from the DJI Assistant app on my PC worked for me. It does get stuck for a while at different percentages but ultimately finishes. You have to keep the radio from falling asleep by either tapping the screen or setting a long timeout.
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    Smart Controller USB Charger

    Sure, no problem. Even the 100 watt charger for the 16" Macbook Pro won't charge the radio quickly. It specifically needs QC2 for fast charging. QC3 is backwards compatible. The one I linked has the highest wattage I've seen for any of the portable chargers and great reviews. I swapped out the...
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    Errors attempt to update to v01.00.0820 SC software.

    It will zoom the camera on the MA2 if you have it in the zoomable video mode. It’s super great.
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    Smart Controller USB Charger

    New or refurb? Refurb doesn’t include a charger.
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    Finally! Mavic Air 2 is supported.

    The zoom wheel works with the MA2 digital zoom!
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    Smart Controller USB Charger

    The radio will take two forevers to charge if what you’re using doesn’t support QC3 regardless of specs.