Mavic 2 Pro not connecting after several good flights.

HoozierDroneDaddy · Sep 16, 2018

I have flown several missions with my new M2P and it has flown flawlessly. This morning, when I started everything, the controller said ready to go, however, the DJI GO4 app said disconnected. I restarted the bird and everything went fine. Flew two batteries without an issue. This evening I passed a lake coming home with a beautiful sunset. I stopped, set everything up, pre-checks, and again the controller said ready to go but the camera would not come on and the GO 4 said disconnected. The motors would start (was not going to try to take off, just checked motors.) I tried restarting the Mavic and controller, same results.

I came home, bound the controller and Mavic. Same results. You can control the motors, but cannot get any connection with the bird, setting show no Mavic info, batts, about, settings, anything. I tried to bind again, binding went through but still no bird information.

Any help will be greatly appreciated. Hoping it does not have to go back to DJI.

ac0j · Sep 16, 2018

When you say "controller" not connecting, are you talking about the phone screen and app?
Because if the remote control was not binding, you wouldn't be able to start motors.
the CONTROLLER is the part with the control sticks, the DEVICE it where the app and video display is.

Gregp2016 · Sep 16, 2018

Hello, are you using apple or android for a tablet or phone, and is your cable connection good? If you are using for example an iPad, you need a good shielded cable from the USB port to tablet. RF interference from your RC can affect the connection.
Just a thought.......

Greg

DanMan32 · Sep 16, 2018

I'm glad Go4 makes a clear distinction between disconnect between RC and device Vs RC and AC.
Go3 was ambiguous and misleading on this point.

HoozierDroneDaddy · Sep 16, 2018

Thanks all for your quick responses. I replaced the cable from the Controller to the iPad. All is good now. The cable I was using was a new one that had only been used for about 8-10 flights. Will check for some better quality cables and replace all of these. I keep 2-3 spares in my case. Thanks Again. Great bunch here!

Kingram · Sep 17, 2018

Let us know if you find a good quality cable .

HoozierDroneDaddy · Sep 17, 2018

Kingram said:
Let us know if you find a good quality cable .

Will do Kingram!

Colbymh · Sep 17, 2018

Id scratch the cable and use the USB connection.

noosaguy · Sep 17, 2018

HoozierDroneDaddy said:
Thanks all for your quick responses. I replaced the cable from the Controller to the iPad. All is good now. The cable I was using was a new one that had only been used for about 8-10 flights. Will check for some better quality cables and replace all of these. I keep 2-3 spares in my case. Thanks Again. Great bunch here!

I'd be interested too.

HoozierDroneDaddy · Sep 17, 2018

I have been using the USB connect on the bottom of the controller. I am finding the connector going into the side of the iPad becomes bad after a few uses. Had one actually come apart when taking it off. So will do some research and also contact some people in the commercial arena to see who has had the best luck and with what cable. Will post here with results.

Sockeye · Sep 17, 2018

Do you also own a M1P? I am asking as I was out trying to fly and could not connect... I found out I took my old M1P controller with me...

HoozierDroneDaddy · Sep 17, 2018

OK Guys, Did some checking with SAR, Commercial, and Mapping groups, the below cable has good recommendations. It is a little longer that I prefer (6-8 inches), however, I can deal with 1 foot vs the long ones that many use. I ordered 2 for each bird as I have a case for each and have everything needed in each case so I can just grab and go.

Thanks to all that responded!

https://www.amazon.com/Anker-PowerL...195477&sr=1-1&keywords=anker+powerline+ii+1ft

leenanj · Sep 17, 2018

I have had excellent results with this cable, braided and 90 degree means less bending.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B075H7NVP4/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Turn11 · Sep 17, 2018

IMHO any Anker brand cable is good for IOS devices. I have started using the branded covering ( my cats won't try to eat it)
From the MP forum, Anker was the hands down favorite to cure connection problems.

HoozierDroneDaddy · Sep 17, 2018

Turn11 said:
IMHO any Anker brand cable is good for IOS devices. I have started using the branded covering ( my cats won't try to eat it)
From the MP forum, Anker was the hands down favorite to cure connection problems.

Yes Turn11, That was the same opinion I received from the sources mentioned above. So, the order. Thanks...