Couple of issues to make you all aware of

[MavicMo]

Thats why I bought an anemometer and use my checklist before every flight even simple check-outs in front of my house where I take it up for only a few minutes...

I received my mavic a few days ago and wanted to share a few things that have occurred. I previously had a P3S so this isn't my first drone.

First flight i almost lost the drone. I was sitting on my front porch and didn't realize how strong the wind was. I went out quite a distance and the drone was barely able to move against the wind. I had to walk to it and was able to get it down with only a few minutes battery remaining. It was completely my fault but hopefully my experience will serve as a warning to be more mindful.

Second day the wind was better... I went to take off and one of the arms folded back and the drone crashed. No damage. Again, I blame myself for not checking the arms. However, I did completely unfold the unit and had it on a hard surface for takeoff. I'm not sure how it folded back but it did. Just a heads up for everyone to be mindful.

The camera quality on the drone is great. I love the remote too. I don't think it's any quieter than my P3S. I also think my P3S flew a bit smoother. All in all, I am happy with the Mavic but would have gone with a P4P if not for the portability factor. My Phantom seemed more stable and solid in flight.

Just my 2 cents.

 

[schpenxel]

You have to also enable "multiple flight modes" too

 

[ssgm1x]

Anybody have any issues with MAVIC Pro Gimbal having Micro Shakes ( gimbal shakes every once in a while )?
Or am I the only one experiencing this? It is annoying as hell !!!!


Sent from my iPhone using MavicPilots

 

[jamgabbi]

Anybody have any issues with MAVIC Pro Gimbal having Micro Shakes ( gimbal shakes every once in a while )?
Or am I the only one experiencing this? It is annoying as **** !!!!


Sent from my iPhone using MavicPilots

I did experience this today for the first time quite a few times also this was my first time recording in 4K. Not sure if that had anything to do with it. The gimbal is seated just fine. I just performed a gimbal calibration.

 

[schpenxel]

I've seen it too but usually only when going wide open in sports mode. I always assumed it was wind hitting it or something but who knows

 

[Dronebow]

I received my mavic a few days ago and wanted to share a few things that have occurred. I previously had a P3S so this isn't my first drone.

First flight i almost lost the drone. I was sitting on my front porch and didn't realize how strong the wind was. I went out quite a distance and the drone was barely able to move against the wind. I had to walk to it and was able to get it down with only a few minutes battery remaining. It was completely my fault but hopefully my experience will serve as a warning to be more mindful.

Second day the wind was better... I went to take off and one of the arms folded back and the drone crashed. No damage. Again, I blame myself for not checking the arms. However, I did completely unfold the unit and had it on a hard surface for takeoff. I'm not sure how it folded back but it did. Just a heads up for everyone to be mindful.

The camera quality on the drone is great. I love the remote too. I don't think it's any quieter than my P3S. I also think my P3S flew a bit smoother. All in all, I am happy with the Mavic but would have gone with a P4P if not for the portability factor. My Phantom seemed more stable and solid in flight.

Just my 2 cents.

Curious, when you say it would not fly against the wind well. I also saw a youtuber who reviewed and stated the same but if flying against the wind, did you switch it to Sport mode?? Seems that would solve the problem.

 

[schpenxel]

I've ran into wind before and could only go 5-6mph, but once I switched to sports mode it was fine and made it back to me no problem.

 

[Ddperdue]

Anybody have any issues with MAVIC Pro Gimbal having Micro Shakes ( gimbal shakes every once in a while )?
Or am I the only one experiencing this? It is annoying as **** !!!!


Sent from my iPhone using MavicPilots

Have you seen this thread?
Mavic gimbal issue; you all need to read!

They discuss an issue that can cause the micro shakes you're talking about.

 

[Deckyon]

It's funny, every wind test I have seen people do, the Mavic behaves better than the Phantom (even against a leaf blower). That had to be some hurricane-force winds you were having.