Controller won't turn off?

Shacky · Nov 10, 2016

Just got my Mavic today! Wow! First flight was great except it landed about 10 feet from my landing pad.

Anyway, I can't get the controller to turn off! I'm feeling like maybe I'm stupid or something, but I don't think so. Just like my P3A, you hold down the power button briefly, let go and hold down again to make it start up or shut down. It started up just fine, but now I can't get it to shut down.

The controller just says; "Connecting", I push to power button and the display flashes and there is a beep. I hold down the power button and nothing happens.

Any ideas?????

Shacky · Nov 10, 2016

OK, I figured it out. Yes, I was probably stupid to not get it right away. But, I'll leave this here in case it helps someone. Compared to my P3A, the sequence of button pushing on the Mavic Controller is MUCH faster. You push the button very briefly and then immediately press again for the long push.

peros550 · Nov 11, 2016

I really appreciate that you were able to resolve your issue but still came here to share it with others .
Many thanks

eppicphotos · Jan 9, 2017

I just got my Mavic and had the same "problem". Was getting frustrated until I saw this thread and voila!

J-Dub · Jan 9, 2017

That's the first step in thinning the herd, if one cannot power it on, one will be hard-pressed to crash their new aircraft. Glad to see that we have a couple successful newbies.

Jake Galloway · Jan 10, 2017

I actually like that they have this built in. Its certainly better than accidentally hitting the power button and turning the remote off mid flight lol

puckpuck · Jan 21, 2017

great thank you too. first post hah, I was frustrated for 15mins.

Dmbrody · Jan 21, 2017

peros550 said:
I really appreciate that you were able to resolve your issue but still came here to share it with others .
Many thanks

I appreciate you taking the time to express your appreciation. ;-)

Xblog · Jan 28, 2017

Shacky said:
Just got my Mavic today! Wow! First flight was great except it landed about 10 feet from my landing pad.

Anyway, I can't get the controller to turn off! I'm feeling like maybe I'm stupid or something, but I don't think so. Just like my P3A, you hold down the power button briefly, let go and hold down again to make it start up or shut down. It started up just fine, but now I can't get it to shut down.

The controller just says; "Connecting", I push to power button and the display flashes and there is a beep. I hold down the power button and nothing happens.

Any ideas?????

Thanks guy i have the same problem.. Why Dji don't note this process this into guide ?

jade · Feb 5, 2017

This was a major frustration - there's always room for someone to write/illustrate/publish/present a really good guide to getting up and running. This thing is so good it really deserves it. Meanwhile it's a mixture of this or that video, the manual, the quick start, blogs and message boards! Getting there though!

andy12aa · Feb 7, 2017

thx for the info, just recently opened my mavic and after initial testing, thought my controller was broken,,,haha

nealjl · Feb 11, 2017

Just got my Mavic today and of course had the same problem. Maybe they need to put that in the manual?

phyllis · Feb 12, 2017

Shacky said:
OK, I figured it out. Yes, I was probably stupid to not get it right away. But, I'll leave this here in case it helps someone. Compared to my P3A, the sequence of button pushing on the Mavic Controller is MUCH faster. You push the button very briefly and then immediately press again for the long push.

THANKS as i just got my mavic and am setting it up and i had the same problem and was like "what the actual! " its just shut its self down so ill try it next time

JustinChan · Mar 31, 2017

Hi! Newbie here! Thanks for sharing. I was also wondering how the heck to turn it off, until I read this and did two presses in quick succession.

phyllis · Mar 31, 2017

ha that was so first week of ownung my mavic..decided to watch all the videos on dji go 4 app...amazing what you learn lol !

DaddyDe · Apr 15, 2017

Shacky said:
Just got my Mavic today! Wow! First flight was great except it landed about 10 feet from my landing pad.

Anyway, I can't get the controller to turn off! I'm feeling like maybe I'm stupid or something, but I don't think so. Just like my P3A, you hold down the power button briefly, let go and hold down again to make it start up or shut down. It started up just fine, but now I can't get it to shut down.

The controller just says; "Connecting", I push to power button and the display flashes and there is a beep. I hold down the power button and nothing happens.

Any ideas?????

Shacky said:
OK, I figured it out. Yes, I was probably stupid to not get it right away. But, I'll leave this here in case it helps someone. Compared to my P3A, the sequence of button pushing on the Mavic Controller is MUCH faster. You push the button very briefly and then immediately press again for the long push.

Thank you very much for posting this even though you figured it out... I just received my Mavic this evening and was updating firmware, etc. and could not for the life of me get the RC to turn off... I currently have a P1, P2, I1 and I2 and felt like an idiot

Shacky said:
OK, I figured it out. Yes, I was probably stupid to not get it right away. But, I'll leave this here in case it helps someone. Compared to my P3A, the sequence of button pushing on the Mavic Controller is MUCH faster. You push the button very briefly and then immediately press again for the long push.

Thank you very much for posting this even though you figured it out... I just received my Mavic this evening and was updating firmware, etc. and could not for the life of me get the RC to turn off... I currently have a P1, P2, I1 and I2 and felt like an idiot not being able to turn off the Mavic's RC so your post was very helpful and appreciated...

David lazelle · Apr 17, 2017

I guess im dumb too. Had same problem. But im pretty sure i tried hitting the button several times, first once quick and then quickly again holding it down the 2nd time longer. And turning on i had to hold for almost a 10 count to get it to respond.

Photomonkey · Apr 19, 2017

Shacky said:
OK, I figured it out. Yes, I was probably stupid to not get it right away. But, I'll leave this here in case it helps someone. Compared to my P3A, the sequence of button pushing on the Mavic Controller is MUCH faster. You push the button very briefly and then immediately press again for the long push.

Thanks! I had precisely the same issue (complete novice). Much appreciation for you posting your answer so I could sort it out.

kennyhamilton · Jul 10, 2017

I knew I would run into challenges when I received my Mavic. Turning it on and off was not one I anticipated. Thanks everyone.

proton · Nov 14, 2017

Shacky said:
OK, I figured it out. Yes, I was probably stupid to not get it right away. But, I'll leave this here in case it helps someone. Compared to my P3A, the sequence of button pushing on the Mavic Controller is MUCH faster. You push the button very briefly and then immediately press again for the long push.

Thanks, this saved me another half hour of frustration.