Controller

[-MavicMiniPilot]

Ive had my Mavic Mini controller for over 2 years since I got the drone. The rc seems to be "loose" maybe because of the springs inside of it have worn. Does anyone know of a way to fix this as it has become very noticeable when flying?

 

[Bdlincoln]

Have you recalibrated the controller?

 

[Bob in Savannah]

Have you recalibrated the controller?

That would be strictly software, right, and wouldn't help/effect the hardware? Im thinking he needs to crack the egg open.. hmmm...

 

[Bdlincoln]

That would be strictly software, right, and wouldn't help/effect the hardware? Im thinking he needs to crack the egg open.. hmmm...

It's easier than cracking it thus to me the place to start and let us know .

 

[Chaosrider]

Ive had my Mavic Mini controller for over 2 years since I got the drone. The rc seems to be "loose" maybe because of the springs inside of it have worn. Does anyone know of a way to fix this as it has become very noticeable when flying?

I have both the Mini-1 and the Mini-SE, which use the same controller.

The antenna on the -1 controller seem to be a little "loose" to me as well. The antenna on the -SE controller, which I bought new about 6 months ago, are nice and crisp.

So far, I haven't noticed any control system malfunctions as a result of the loose antenna on the -1.

 

[-MavicMiniPilot]

Have you recalibrated the controller?

I’m referring to the springs inside the controller being worn.

 

[Chaosrider]

I’m referring to the springs inside the controller being worn.

Ahh, I didn't pick up on that initially.

Is the symptom that they don't re-center properly, or...?

Thx,

TCS

 

[-MavicMiniPilot]

Ahh, I didn't pick up on that initially.

Is the symptom that they don't re-center properly, or...?

Thx,

TCS

Kind of, they won’t center all the way because something is loose on the inside.

 

[Chaosrider]

Kind of, they won’t center all the way because something is loose on the inside.

OK. Can you move them to the center position? Is it just that the self-centering function isn't working properly?

As long as you still have the full range of control, that can be more of an annoyance, than a major problem.

Does it impair your ability to fly the drone at all?

I just took my Mini-1 our for a nice 15 minute romp around the neighborhood!



Thx

 

[-MavicMiniPilot]

OK. Can you move them to the center position? Is it just that the self-centering function isn't working properly?

As long as you still have the full range of control, that can be more of an annoyance, than a major problem.

Does it impair your ability to fly the drone at all?

I just took my Mini-1 our for a nice 15 minute romp around the neighborhood!



Thx

Sorry for taking so lost to respond, it is definitely annoying and somewhat effects throttle control. It self centers then droops down. I can show you a video of it if you want.

 

[Chaosrider]

Sorry for taking so lost to respond, it is definitely annoying and somewhat effects throttle control. It self centers then droops down. I can show you a video of it if you want.

No, that's OK, I see what you're talking about now.

No warranty on a Mini-1, obviously.

I haven't tested this, but the controller for the Mini-SE seems to be identical to the controller for the Mini-1.

Has anyone else done that test?

Unless you like putzing around in the guts of devices, there may not be much you can do about it. You may want to consider getting a replacement for the controller.