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    Mavic Air 3 obstacle avoidance experience

    The obstacle avvoidance will stop you from running into solid objects like buildings (Non-Glassed) tree trucks, people, etc., you should read the manual. Though I have had no problems with trees, the manual does warn you of trees leaves, wires and other obstacles and conditions to be aware of.
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    Transmission Frequency ?

    I had the same issue / noticed the same thing. But with the Controller connected to the craft both the the 5.8 GHz and Dual-Band buttons appear in the Transmission menu. Controller only - 2.4 GHz Devices connected - 2.4 GHZ / 5.8 GHz / Dual-band Hope that helps.
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    First Drone. First flights with Minor Issues.

    Thanks. I like that RTH Optimal setting. Didn't expect i,t but it was what I would have preferred to happen. I will look into the yaw setting though.
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    Greetings From Vancouver WA by way of SoCal (Corona)

    Thanks for the advice. Did the Trust and Registration before the fist flight. Registration already taped to the Drone. Thank you about adding my phone number too. Working on my 107 via the Pilot Institute. 1/3 through the course as of today.
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    First Drone. First flights with Minor Issues.

    Took my first ever flight yesterday with a couple of minor issues with the FAA via Air Control (LAANC). The area was listed at 400ft. The app automatically set my request at Zero with up to 200ft in the green. So I requested 400ft as allowed by the area map and was immediately denied with a...
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    Greetings From Vancouver WA by way of SoCal (Corona)

    Been around for awhile. Finally got my first Drone (Air 3)......Wow...Why did I wait so long?