Jittery in the wind

[Hellsbellsidaho]

I just received my Mavic last week and have flown it a couple of times including today. It is windy with speeds at around 15-20mph. It sticks to its position but it jittery in the wind and specially when a gust of wind comes up. Is this normal?

 

[Flying Irish]

I would say yes. A drone being able to fly in 20mph is bragging rights

 

[Strafe1]

I don't even fly in 20 mph winds.

 

[Flying Irish]

I have, but needed sport mode to fly into the wind.

 

[NickB]

Completely normal

 

[Hellsbellsidaho]

Here's a short video I took of it hovering in the wind. You can see the flag waving in the background.

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[NickB]

Here's a short video I took of it hovering in the wind. You can see the flag waving in the background.

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You will have all sorts of turbulence in a closed area like that when windy.

Pop it in tripod mode indoors and it should be steady as a rock.

 

[Hellsbellsidaho]

I have flown it in my garage and it was steady as a rock. Plan on going to the park and flying it in open space.


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[Cyberpower678]

Yes this is normal, and you will notice it wobble like crazy when you fly in 30 mph winds like I did once. But don't that, it's really dangerous and risky.

If you've flown a plane, when you hit turbulent winds, you will notice the plane will shake while it tries to hold steady. Same for the Mavic.

 

[Heavysledz]

I have flown it in my garage and it was steady as a rock. Plan on going to the park and flying it in open space.


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Hey there....I see you are from Idaho. Where abouts do you call home? I live in North Meridian/Eagle.

 

[Hellsbellsidaho]

Hey there....I see you are from Idaho. Where abouts do you call home? I live in North Meridian/Eagle.

I'm in south Nampa.

 

[MilesTHD]

I'm in south Nampa.

Coeur d'Alene here

 

[Sir Francisc]

I have, but needed sport mode to fly into the wind.

Flew mine yesterday in strong winds (over 20 knots). It was almost impossible to fly into the wind. Had to fly sideways to find the way back

 

[Heavysledz]

nice to see fellow Idahoan's on the forum!

 

[Hellsbellsidaho]

nice to see fellow Idahoan's on the forum!

How long have you had your Mavic?

 

[Heavysledz]

I snagged mine just before Christmas.....

 

[dewster]

It may not appear as jittery in forward flight. I think it takes more work balancing itself in one position.