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Pixel 3 phone.

When flying using the 1.4.2 app on Android with the mini 2, the video freezes after a few mins. Only an app restart fixed it. It then does the same again afterwards. Anyone else getting this? The telemetrics still work fine on the app, like distance etc, but the video feed freezes. Tried...

Nope. Literally nothing for miles around.

I tested my mini 2 today in open countryside, launching from the top of a large hill (CE model in UK). After approx 1000m it starts to lose connection, with the video breakng up. I'm also a bit disappointed with the overall range. Interestingly, when reviewing the flight in the fly app, it shows...

Ah.. nightmare! I was hoping this drone would signal the end of my wait. Oh well, I'll have to be patient. Thanks.

Hi All. So, the Mavic Air 2 has just been released. Is this a C2 rated drone or is this going to become a legacy device straight from the start?

Anyone know if this new drone will be CAA certified, complying with the new rules coming in from June?

Thanks for all the replies. Really appreciate it! After much reading about the new rules coming in, I think I will wait until July before making any decision. I don't want to buy an expensive drone now, only to find its use restricted in 2 years time, and having to buy a different one. I will...

Thanks for the reply Lastrexking! That's all very useful info, albeit quite confusing. As I read it, if I got a Mavic pro now, then in 2022 it can only be flown in the A3 category (far away from people). I like the idea of the A2 category, but will need to attend a one day course for >£300...

Hi all I am looking at buying my first drone (Mavic Pro) and was doing some research into where I can and cannot fly it in the UK. I fully understand the general rules about max height, L.o.S, airports, crowds etc, but what is confusing me is local council rules. For example, I am looking at...