Hello From Texas soon to be from Florida

[glockster5]

Hi to all,
Yes I'm a noobie on all of this drone world so please excuse me if I ask something that someone has already asked. (I apologize in advance) My first drone was a Hubsan Zino which I bought about 2 months ago, loved it but then my brother started talking to me about the mavic pro so I went I got me one for a very good price. I did all the updates it required and have flown it a few times but just close to home while I get used to it. A few days ago I tried going a little farther and about 1/2 mile away I lost complete signal from the app, I couldn't connect back up and honestly I thought I lost it but it came back to its landing point. So far its done it twice now I;m a little scared to send it out farther and losing it in the way. Has someone experienced this and is there something I should do to fix it? Thanks in advance!

 

[Porky]

Welcome to the forum @glockster5 The search icon ? top right of page will help out with any questions you have if needed?

When flying, did you have any obstacles in the way, trees/buildings etc?

 

[glockster5]

@Porky thanks for the response, well appreciated! Honestly I took off from my backyard and there is a tree but I was flying in the opposite direction. I was at an altitude of about 150ft so I was pretty cleared of other obstacles. I never experienced it before with the other drone. I haven't been able to fly it again since the weather has been bad and windy here in Texas.

 

[Porky]

Antennas in the right position? So your controller/MP had no obstacles blocking there signal path. You normally loose signal because of that.

I’m sure someone else will chime in with more suggestions?

 

[dirkclod]

Welcome to Mavic Pilots .
I hope you will find our site helpful and look forward to any input , photo's/video's you might post .
Don't be shy and ask anything if you can't find it by searching .

 

[Former Member]

Welcome to Mavicpilots.com. If you ever need advice or repair questions, feel free to reach out to the forum.

Best regards and good luck,

 

[Ty Pilot]

Welcome to the forum

 

[Dedal]

Welcome.

 

[wjkrysak]

Welcome to the forum. You question is appreciated. You will find all sorts of feedback, advice, and support. We look forward to seeing your part of the world.

 

[Aerial-Pixel]

Hi to all,
Yes I'm a noobie on all of this drone world so please excuse me if I ask something that someone has already asked. (I apologize in advance) My first drone was a Hubsan Zino which I bought about 2 months ago, loved it but then my brother started talking to me about the mavic pro so I went I got me one for a very good price. I did all the updates it required and have flown it a few times but just close to home while I get used to it. A few days ago I tried going a little farther and about 1/2 mile away I lost complete signal from the app, I couldn't connect back up and honestly I thought I lost it but it came back to its landing point. So far its done it twice now I;m a little scared to send it out farther and losing it in the way. Has someone experienced this and is there something I should do to fix it? Thanks in advance!

Make sure the antenna are vertical and parallel to each other like this:

 

[Thomas B]

And yet another welcome from the deserts of Arizona! Hope you’re enjoying.