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    Upgrading first GEN mini SE to mimic the new second GEN to use RC-n1 controller

    The camera definitely seems the same, but there is firmware in the camera and I don't know if you can assume it's the same. On the firmware, DJI started to encrypt their firmware 1-2 years back on some models. I don't know about the SE, but this is an issue for the Mini 2. If the drone is not...
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    Upgrading first GEN mini SE to mimic the new second GEN to use RC-n1 controller

    That's not really practical. It would need at least a new motherboard. The SE motors and ESC (which drives the motors) may or may not be compatible with the SE2. I would also wonder if the camera and gimbal are 100% compatible or not. By the time you've 'upgraded', you basically have spent...
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    Modifying RC-N1 for more power

    That's interesting. NLD specifically recommends a fan when testing. Perhaps installation in a passively cooled remote is ok, if the module is attached well enough to some kind of heat sink. Here is the relevant bit of their instructions: Heat: Leaving a board connected to power for long...
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    Modifying RC-N1 for more power

    I think your question was directed to @Rnl, but I just installed this (the NLD booster) in my Air 2S. The install itself was pretty easy in terms of connections, but physically cramming the booster board and power converter into the space (above the fan) was a bit finicky. I found I had to...
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    Battery mod thread

    @alexfan - What are the symptoms you are seeing that lead you to the conclusion that it isn't fully charging? If you are referring to flight time -- then it is normal to see no increased flight time reported, since the drone doesn't know you have increased capacity. You will be able to fly...
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    Battery mod thread

    Interesting. I unfortunately don't have an answer for you. That sounds like the BMS must be cutting out after some kind of charge limit. You can of course charge the batteries directly (without the BMS), but I'd wonder if there is a similar discharge limit.
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    Mini 3 Pro battery tabs cracked

    Did they require you to send the damaged battery back? If so I would decline the offer. I'd imagine you could sell the damaged battery for more than 20% of the price of a new one (someone could salvage the cells, or just use it with a bodge hack like tape).
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    Modifying RC-N1 for more power

    Yes agreed. I'd also note that the RC Pro actually has 4 antennas for Ocusync (and two more for wifi+bluetooth). Two of these are internal. See page 10 of this: RM51021 DJI RC Pro Teardown Internal Photos SZ DJI TECHNOLOGY All of this helps for sure. However, the drones themselves have...
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    Modifying RC-N1 for more power

    I don't know if this is correct. The RC-N1 is rated as <=26dBm (0.4Watts), and the RC Pro is <=33dBm (2 Watts). So that's 5 times more powerful. It seems much smaller to me in practice (I have both controllers). I looked at the FCC data, and it's very interesting to me that there are actually...
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    If you bought a Used DJI Drone and it is still bound to the Previous Owner, This might help…

    Unfortunately this doesn't seem to work for bound drones. I have several drones, including one that is bound to another account (which I use for parts). When I check the profile in DJI Fly while connected to my mini2, it shows my user name and email address. However, when I do the same step...
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    dji mini 2 RC antenna cables

    This is just a guess, but I'd think that one is for transmitting and the other is for receiving.
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    How do I reset my battery cycles?

    Which version of the software did you use? I have 0.5B2. I haven't connected to a battery to check, but it looks like you might have a newer version? Given this software is created by a Ukrainian, up to date information is scarce!
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    How do I reset my battery cycles?

    I also have a CP2112 and have repaired batteries. I get what the OP is asking... I have multiple drones and even more batteries. By resetting the cycle count after replacing cells, the cycle count would continue to be a useful quick way to know the battery state. Without resetting it, the...
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    Struggling with limited range with RC screen controller

    I'm Canadian and the problem is not specific to Canada. I have flown in Central America as well, and find the behaviour the same in both countries (both are FCC, btw). In my opinion, the issue is that the mini 3 pro doesn't handle interference nor poor line of sight well. I live in an urban...