Be honest have you read the Dji Mavic owners manual from cover to cover?

[AerialsRus]

Printed out both manuals and read sections of it daily. Trying to understand how everything works. It is easier than losing $1,000.

 

[0002s]

Yes, some part multiple times. I watched videos, while reading the manual. I tested multiple features under very controlled environments so I had a feel for what would happen. I practiced low and short until I was more comfortable going higher and longer. I still practice new features until I’m comfortable using them.

I don’t want to have to buy more than once because of pilot error.

 

[Chopperone]

Only just got my Mavic but have read it a couple of times.
Some bits are easy to understand & other bits I really could do with someone next to me whilst actually trying to fly who can jump in & get me out of trouble if I end up in a mess.
I reckon I probably need to read this 3 or 4 more times to get a fuller grasp of things.
Standby for questions.

 

[royster]

Printed the complete manual, carry with me. I found in that first couple of weeks of flying, i would go back to the manual to clarify situations that arose, I.E.- flying into the low sun & my Mavic stops! With, " return sticks to center" on screen, & so on.
Things sink in, when an issue comes up & i can find refer to the manual on the spot

 

[Dw911]

Reading the manual, isnt that like asking for directions when were lost, we only do it as the very last resort

 

[FatherXmas]

Between ordering the Mavic and receiving it, I read the manual cover to cover plus watched a bunch of YouTubes. Then with the Spark and Phantom 4 Pro, skimmed through the manual and watched a few YouTubes but not nearly as many as I did for the Mavic.

 

[The Fat Controller]

Reading the manual, isnt that like asking for directions when were lost, we only do it as the very last resort

Normally, yes, but in the case of a £1000 item that could just fly off into the sunset I decided RTFM made sense for once

 

[wytnyt]

ive read the manual several times and well over 250+youtube vids,have owned my mavic 6 weeks now and only 6 more weeks till my maiden flight.

 

[Callum]

ive read the manual several times and well over 250+youtube vids,have owned my mavic 6 weeks now and only 6 more weeks till my maiden flight.

Have you still not flown it? I thought you would have caved in by now mate.

 

[wytnyt]

Have you still not flown it? I thought you would have caved in by now mate.

well i spun up the props,when the rear of the mavic lifted up an inch i instantly figured id be another inside static,ill fly when the weather permits so...,i wait
i did buy another mavic today for my son and to have a spare in case mine has an episode

 

[Callum]

well i spun up the props,when the rear of the mavic lifted up an inch i instantly figured id be another inside static,ill fly when the weather permits so...,i wait
i did buy another mavic today for my son and to have a spare in case mine has an episode

I admire your patience

Your right not to fly indoors.

Lucky son

 

[JoKhool]

well i spun up the props,when the rear of the mavic lifted up an inch i instantly figured id be another inside static,ill fly when the weather permits so...,i wait
i did buy another mavic today for my son and to have a spare in case mine has an episode

I've had my Mavic for just about a year now, have never even started the engines indoors, don't plan too either.

 

[dennyc39]

Yes, and I've not even flown yet. (Drone malfunctioned and is being exchanged.) Some of the most important information has to do with limitations; things the sensors don't see, stuff the intelligent flight modes cannot do, etc.

 

[Oyibo VFX]

Yes
(but I always read the manuals)

 

[RobinP]

Twice since purchasing two weeks ago.

 

[audioguy]

I had not read every word, but as a result of this thread, got it out to do a full read and highlight.

Is there, by any chance, a printable version of a manual for the DJI app? That is the only way I will be able to figure out all of the options available

 

[KeithK]

Have read the whole manual. The problem is remembering it

 

[AvatarWings]

Yes, I read the manual and watched many videos on how the Mavic operated before I even bought my Mavic. It was my first drone and I have had it 6 months. I credit my preparation, responsible piloting behavior and DJI quality to more than 1.5 million feet flown and over 28 hours in the air without a single crash (knock on wood)! I enjoy it immensely and hope to have many more trouble free hours of flying time and great videos.

 

[wytnyt]

I had not read every word, but as a result of this thread, got it out to do a full read and highlight.

Is there, by any chance, a printable version of a manual for the DJI app? That is the only way I will be able to figure out all of the options available

get a manual or pdf of it online

 

[JoKhool]

I had not read every word, but as a result of this thread, got it out to do a full read and highlight.

Is there, by any chance, a printable version of a manual for the DJI app? That is the only way I will be able to figure out all of the options available

Yes there is a PDF version on the DJI website. The only thing is, I wouldn't bother printing it out. I printed two versions of it before I realized that the manual changes as the features are changed, updated or added. So it's constantly evolving.