Absolute Newbie....:/

[Oxigin]

Hi All,

As the subject say I am an absolute newbie (I don’t even own a drone yet) I’ve tried to fine the information I’m looking for but not been able to find the exact answer I’ve been looking for (At least nothing conclusive)


My query is this – I’m looking to purchase the Mavic Pro with an aim to make travel videos (abroad) However the areas we are visiting are fairly remote and I of course don’t want to use my phones data we are traveling from the UK to Fiji (I’m aware I need to apply for a permit) so the cost would be incredibly high (If even possible to get any from signal) For half of the trip we’ll have WiFi in the resort but only it specific parts (Not where I plan to fly)


Question in short: Do I need some kind of “data” connection to the drone in order to fly / see the camera flight via my phone?


Sorry if this seems like a simple question but something I want to be sure of before spending this amount of money

Thank you

 

[rockydog]

You don't need wi-fi or any other form of data link to fly. The Mavic has its own communication system between the craft and the controller. The only time you need wi-fi is when you want to download maps, and you can do this away from your flying area, when wi-fi is available. The maps are cached in the GO 4 app.

 

[Oxigin]

Thanks Rockydog - So I won't be flying blind so long as the map is downloaded before flying - But I'll still be able to view the camera via the phone without data usage

 

[rockydog]

Correct.

 

[Domagoj]

Thanks Rockydog - So I won't be flying blind so long as the map is downloaded before flying - But I'll still be able to view the camera via the phone without data usage

Yes. You can see camera without data usage.
You can download maps in standard format (DJI GO app). You need internet only if you want satellite images.

 

[Oxigin]

Perfect Thanks Both,

I've been reading about it's GPS which had me worried but guessing it's working in the same way as a Sat Nav does

 

[hychewright]

Welcome to the Mavic Pilots forum Oxigin, you will get all the help you need here.

 

[msinger]

I've been reading about it's GPS which had me worried but guessing it's working in the same way as a Sat Nav does

You will need to use a mobile device that contains a GPS receiver if you want to use the Follow Me flight mode or be able to manually reset the home point to your current location after taking off. All other GPS related features use GPS data from the Mavic's internal GPS receiver.

 

[Oxigin]

That makes sense Thanks again all

Like to try and find most information myself but sometimes need reassurance!