For distance test over water, I would suggest flying the first section on land. In case there is any GPS or compass error, you can return it back before going above the water. And on the way return home, your Mavic won't be in critical battery auto land when it is above water. Here is an example, I did a long distance test with 5% left but I wasn't panic because I could land it anywhere.
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Great advice and well explained. ThanksFor distance test over water, I would suggest flying the first section on land. In case there is any GPS or compass error, you can return it back before going above the water. And on the way return home, your Mavic won't be in critical battery auto land when it is above water. Here is an example, I did a long distance test with 5% left but I wasn't panic because I could land it anywhere.
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Not a single signal drop. It was still 3 bars. I think the limitation of Mavic long distance test is the battery, not the RC signal.
I think you may be right, but so much depends on where you fly. I like to follow a stream near my house, which meanders a lot. Because of the trees, I lose signal sometimes in less than half a mile. They aren't kidding when DJI says you need line of sight.
(The next flight at 2000mtrs I lost all connection!
This was a new location over a heavily wooded dam on the Gold Coast.
Location is everything g it seems, it was hills and trees and I lost the Mavic.
I had to reboot app to find Mavic on the way back home after a complete disconnect.
Wrecked some lovely footage
Another interesting video and experience.
I will upload that one today.
Yes I did get it back.. I was worried
I'll get that video up hopefully today. Thanks for watchingThat would be fine, thanks!
i would love to check it when you get it up sounds good - post a link cheers!
That would be fine, thanks!
