Just ordered a new Mavic...

Grungymike95 · Apr 25, 2017

Just put in an order for a Mavic without RC. If anyone has any tips/advice, maybe a form of checklist I should go through before every flight to make sure I don't lose another Mavic, please do share.

Also, is it possible that I might have some connection issues since I'm using a new Mavic with an old RC?

Grungymike95 · Apr 25, 2017

Oh and, heres a short video of some beach clips that I shot with my old Mavic. Honestly, looking at the old footage that I was able to get with the Mavic made me go ahead and order a 2nd Mavic without a hesitation.

Top Hat · Apr 25, 2017

Always be aware of your surroundings.
Pay attentions to all on screen WARNINGS!
Set RTH higher than anything around you where you fly.
Observe FAA rules and regulations.
Remove Gimbal clamp b4 power ON (you already know this).
Wait for that message "Home point recorded,chk map" before taking off.
In any event of trouble, keep your COOL and don't PANIC.....FOCUS!

More advise to come from more experienced Pilots I'm sure.

GOOD LUCK!

Grungymike95 · Apr 25, 2017

Top Hat said:
Always be aware of your surroundings.
Pay attentions to all on screen WARNINGS!
Set RTH higher than anything around you where you fly.
Observe FAA rules and regulations.
Remove Gimbal clamp b4 power ON (you already know this).
Wait for that message "Home point recorded,chk map" before taking off.
In any event of trouble, keep your COOL and don't PANIC.....FOCUS!

More advise to come from more experienced Pilots I'm sure.

GOOD LUCK!

Thank you!

Former Member · Apr 25, 2017

Alans list has pretty much everything you need to do before flight:

Preflight Checklist

Former Member · Apr 25, 2017

Grungymike95 said:
Also, is it possible that I might have some connection issues since I'm using a new Mavic with an old RC?

No problems, you will just have to bind the new bird to your old controller.

Grungymike95 · Apr 25, 2017

Thunder-drones said:
Alans list has pretty much everything you need to do before flight:

Preflight Checklist

Excellent. Thank you.

LuvMyTJ · Apr 25, 2017

Hello,
It is a pleasure to welcome you to the Mavic Pilots forum.
I hope that you will be able to use the forum to further your safety knowledge and for the exchange of innovative ideas and as a resource for
current developments in Mavic quadcopter’s. If you’re new to RC aircraft be sure to read the manual a few times and watch lots of Youtube videos on the subject to give yourself a good start.

Enjoy! Thumbswayup

*MAVIC MANUAL: https://dl.djicdn.com/downloads/mavic/20170301/UserManual/Mavic_Pro_User_Manual_en_v1.4.pdf

AlanTheBeast · Apr 25, 2017

Nice vid.

You'll need to link the old controller to the new MP. Piece of cake.

GO APP - find the link function and start it;
press the button on the side of the MP near the data card.

Read the manual cover to cover twice before you read it a third time. Yes, print it. Yes, use a high lighter!

Adjust both to your needs.

(Aw shucks I see T-D has beat me to it, but I'll leave both anyway).

AlanTheBeast · Apr 25, 2017

I'll add that it's educational to read the "I lost my Mavic" threads that pop up. There are a dozen at least.

While the "investigators" can be blunt, they are not mean. They mean well. And they do a good job of picking apart accidents and incidents based on the report of the pilot and especially the forensic digging through the log files.

The "NTSB" of MP's. Pay attention to these bad a$$es. In no particular order.

@BudWalker
@msinger
@Cyberpower678
@HFMan
@Robbyg

And I pitch in too

Hoping you never go through that - but reading those threads is a good way to learn how people get into trouble w/o meaning to.

AlanTheBeast · Apr 25, 2017

Thunder-drones said:
Alans list has pretty much everything you need to do before flight:

Preflight Checklist

I based it on someone else's here .... wish I could recall who

Cyberpower678 · Apr 25, 2017

AlanTheBeast said:
I'll add that it's educational to read the "I lost my Mavic" threads that pop up. There are a dozen at least.

While the "investigators" can be blunt, they are not mean. They mean well. And they do a good job of picking apart accidents and incidents based on the report of the pilot and especially the forensic digging through the log files.

The "NTSB" of MP's. Pay attention to these bad a$$es. In no particular order.

@BudWalker
@msinger
@Cyberpower678
@HFMan
And I pitch in too

Hoping you never go through that - but reading those threads is a good way to learn how people get into trouble w/o meaning to.

Don't forget @Robbyg

Grungymike95 · Apr 25, 2017

LuvMyTJ said:
Hello,
It is a pleasure to welcome you to the Mavic Pilots forum.
I hope that you will be able to use the forum to further your safety knowledge and for the exchange of innovative ideas and as a resource for
current developments in Mavic quadcopter’s. If you’re new to RC aircraft be sure to read the manual a few times and watch lots of Youtube videos on the subject to give yourself a good start.

Enjoy!
*MAVIC MANUAL: https://dl.djicdn.com/downloads/mavic/20170301/UserManual/Mavic_Pro_User_Manual_en_v1.4.pdf

Thanks, dude!

Grungymike95 · Apr 25, 2017

AlanTheBeast said:
Nice vid.

You'll need to link the old controller to the new MP. Piece of cake.

GO APP - find the link function and start it;

press the button on the side of the MP near the data card.

Read the manual cover to cover twice before you read it a third time. Yes, print it. Yes, use a high lighter!

RTH Checklist.

General Checklist.

Adjust both to your needs.

(Aw shucks I see T-D has beat me to it, but I'll leave both anyway).

Thanks bro

AlanTheBeast · Apr 25, 2017

Cyberpower678 said:
Don't forget @Robbyg

Doh! Sorry about that. Added. Robbyg will be after my *** for a bit ... <...s . h ... i ..... >

AlanTheBeast · Apr 25, 2017

LuvMyTJ said:
*MAVIC MANUAL: https://dl.djicdn.com/downloads/mavic/20170301/UserManual/Mavic_Pro_User_Manual_en_v1.4.pdf

Psst ... LMTJ: It's up to 1.6 ... https://dl.djicdn.com/downloads/mavic/20170418/Mavic+Pro+User+Manual_V1.6.pdf

Nomand Eloc · Apr 25, 2017

I think the best advice I can give is fly remember the sports mode switch. If you find your bird acting weird or trying to auto land a quick switch to sports mode can override any auto mode.

Cerberus · Apr 25, 2017

I'm curious, what happened to your old Mavic?

Grungymike95 · Apr 25, 2017

Cerberus said:
I'm curious, what happened to your old Mavic?

Long story short. I flew in behind a 36 story high building, even though the mavic was only 160 meters away from me, I lost signal. I was prompted to initiate RTH, which I did. Problem was the fact that my RTH altitude was set to 30 meters(by default). And the obstacle avoidance failed to see the building because the building has giagantic glass windows, and it was sunny out, a lot of reflections on the windows. Mavic's sensors got confused and thought it was clear up ahead. And crashed into the building. I was never able to located it even though I dedicated 2 days into a search and rescue mission.

Cerberus · Apr 25, 2017

Grungymike95 said:
Long story short. I flew in behind a 36 story high building, even though the mavic was only 160 meters away from me, I lost signal. I was prompted to initiate RTH, which I did. Problem was the fact that my RTH altitude was set to 30 meters(by default). And the obstacle avoidance failed to see the building because the building has giagantic glass windows, and it was sunny out, a lot of reflections on the windows. Mavic's sensors got confused and thought it was clear up ahead. And crashed into the building. I was never able to located it even though I dedicated 2 days into a search and rescue mission.

Sorry to bring up from you... sorry for your loss..

Well, I bet at least this will make you take care of your second bird more.. so its not all that bad, I think
Fly safe..