CE Version of Mavic Mini. Big disadvantages in UK and EU.
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That is strange? Mine where not able to go past that? I tried several times. So bad my phone crashed afterwards so I lost my recorded screen [emoji53]
Will try it again when the the time and weather allows.
TDZHDTV
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I used to own a Mavic Air, I always had good WiFi connections, long story short I crashed it and it was replaced by DJI via Photoguard insurance.. My new replacement was in comparison terrible to the extent I was able to provide Airdata evidence resulting in the drone been replaced; the replacement drone once again had WiFi almost as good as the original. I’m able to fly my CE Mini out to 1300m with no real issues, I realise some people are disappointed with their drone, from experience and reading other people’s review I believe there are production tolerances at play and not all DJI drone (including model versions) are created equal.
Yes, mine did to but stopped around 2050 meters. As I said before. Efter that it did not want to go further?
I had a more stable videofeed than you had. But compleatley lost it when I turned the drone to go back?
This worried me before getting the CE. then i got it, flew it, couldnt see it passed about 250m and realised i wouldnt want to fly it 1000m away let alone 2-4km. So i'm comfortable with range so far
Those calling it just a toy.... i mean yeah. If anyones buying this for professional use that would be silly. But it's a relative expensive "toy" and i'm happy with its capabilities.
Those calling it just a toy.... i mean yeah. If anyones buying this for professional use that would be silly. But it's a relative expensive "toy" and i'm happy with its capabilities.
It's quite clear there isn't a software limit on distance. I only tested it after your comment if stopping pretty much exactly where mine stopped and because the weather was so nice today
Hi, could Someone please help me. I’m trying to find out if an American remote control for a Mavic mini will operate a UK version without any issues. I dont understand frequencies etc.
thank you in advance
andy
thank you in advance
andy
No, it won’t. “American” only has 5.8GHz while CE version has 5.8 (at very different power levels) and 2.4GHz.
Hi,
could you tell me if an American Mavic mini controller will operate a UK Mavic mini drone. Thanks andy
Perhaps the easiest way for me to think about this drone range in Europe is to compare it to the phantom 3 standard.
Accordign to DJI Transmitter specs are
Phantom 3
Essentially I expect it will perform almost exactly as a phantom 3 in 5.8GHZ mode (range sub 500m) but the benefit is extended range on the 2.4 GHZ frequency due to higher power used and lower signal attenuation.
Ordered mine will be happy if I get around 1km range in clear areas.
I'll post an update once I check as just sold my phantom 3 to upgrade.
The best thing though at this price is the portability and camera quality.
Accordign to DJI Transmitter specs are
Phantom 3
- 5.8GHZ only I believe
- CE: 14 dBm
- 2.4 or 5.8 Ghz
- 2.4 GHz: <19 dBm (CE)
- 5.8 GHz: <14 dBm (CE)
Essentially I expect it will perform almost exactly as a phantom 3 in 5.8GHZ mode (range sub 500m) but the benefit is extended range on the 2.4 GHZ frequency due to higher power used and lower signal attenuation.
Ordered mine will be happy if I get around 1km range in clear areas.
I'll post an update once I check as just sold my phantom 3 to upgrade.
The best thing though at this price is the portability and camera quality.
My question is:
What make the 5.8Ghz CE version fly shorter distance than the FCC distance?
If I fly CE version in a non CE, non FCC country, can I fly upto 4km just as the FCC? If not, why not?
What make the 5.8Ghz CE version fly shorter distance than the FCC distance?
If I fly CE version in a non CE, non FCC country, can I fly upto 4km just as the FCC? If not, why not?
its to do with the signal strength that the controller puts out and that is controlled by individual countries and comes under radio communications rules that DJI have to comply with
It’s a totally different transmitter, using way less power (40mW for CE and 1W for FCC). It’s a physically less powerful radio. Switching the CE model to “FCC mode” (for instance when flying it in the US) will turn the radio slightly up but nowhere near the normal FCC version.
The attached screenshot is from a video where they tested all possible combinations (the yellow one, FCC model in FCC country (with fakegps hack) got 3800m until they had to return because of battery warning)
Is it possible you can post this Youtube Video link?It’s a totally different transmitter, using way less power (40mW for CE and 1W for FCC). It’s a physically less powerful radio. Switching the CE model to “FCC mode” (for instance when flying it in the US) will turn the radio slightly up but nowhere near the normal FCC version.
The attached screenshot is from a video where they tested all possible combinations (the yellow one, FCC model in FCC country (with fakegps hack) got 3800m until they had to return because of battery warning)
Very keen on MM but live in South Africa and nervous to spend the money with only having a 500m flight distance.
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