Altitude drop

[Arkhira]

So I have been using my Mini 2 for a few weeks now and its my first experience with any drone. So far I have had three incidents where the Altitude was not maintained and I am not 100% sure on the cause. The first one was over a small lake with still water. The second was over fast moving water near a set of Falls. The last one was over telephone wires. In all of the incidents it only seemed to drop about a meter or two then I get paranoid and take corrective action. I assume this is normal for the Mini 2? I never had this happen over fields, parks, lots, and etc.

 

[Deleted member 103366]

I have noticed an occasional apparent altitude drop with a Mavic Mini, it seems to me to be at the end of a 'speed run' but it doesn't always happen. Only once has this led to a minor flap, when I was over the sea and lowish, I sent it UP.
Just try to keep in mind that it seems to be a possibility and remember the appropriate response, UP!

 

[Ken-Mav-Mtl]

I have also noticed a sudden drop in altitude on the Mini 2 when I am filming water skiers. I typically fly between 8 - 10 meters above the water and about 20 meters behind the skier. I also use sport mode to keep up as the skier generally goes between 28 - 32 mph.

When applying full power in sport mode, I noticed that the altitude drops to within 2 meters of the water, causing me to stop forward motion and increase altitude.

I never experienced this with the Mavic Pro or the Mavic 2 Zoom.

I'm not sure if this "dive" towards the water is related to the sudden application of full power in sport mode. I know that the Mini 2 must tilt forward to gain speed, so not sure if the forward tilt along with increased speed causes the Mini 2 to lose a few meters in altitude when flying low over water.

Anyone else have similar experiences?

 

[Bodkin's Best Photography]

I have also noticed a sudden drop in altitude on the Mini 2 when I am filming water skiers. I typically fly between 8 - 10 meters above the water and about 20 meters behind the skier. I also use sport mode to keep up as the skier generally goes between 28 - 32 mph.

When applying full power in sport mode, I noticed that the altitude drops to within 2 meters of the water, causing me to stop forward motion and increase altitude.

I never experienced this with the Mavic Pro or the Mavic 2 Zoom.

I'm not sure if this "dive" towards the water is related to the sudden application of full power in sport mode. I know that the Mini 2 must tilt forward to gain speed, so not sure if the forward tilt along with increased speed causes the Mini 2 to lose a few meters in altitude when flying low over water.

Anyone else have similar experiences?

I've seen mine drop around 3 feet when hovering over water. It has never plummeted straight down nor hit the surface, but I am always ready to take corrective action in case it does.

Have never had this happen over solid land.

 

[Lets Fly]

You should all post your logs. There should be no reason for them to drop because you're flying over water.