Experienced a "Warning. Critical low battery. Drone in auto power off protection. Forced landing (aka CRASH!) in progress." when my aftermarket battery decided to die 23 seconds into a flight. The Mavic 2 Pro crashed into the street from about 39'AGL. (Yes, battery had only 3 charge cycles, had 98% charge at takeoff and it was strapped in with velcro.) Gimbal vibration dampening board is broken. Sensors were all recalibrated with DJI Assistant 2 on the computer. Gimbal recalibrated, however it's no longer square (from 0 to -90 degrees). Drone flies well, but some gimbal functions are not working properly (so I believe it's more than replacing the vibration dampening board). DJI has advised that repair can be 60-90 days. Does anyone have a recommended repair facility for the Mavic 2 Pro?
Mavic 2 Pro Repair Facility Recommendations
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Cafguy
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It is ..Now that you have replaced the parts you will need to re-calibrate the gimbal using Python and THEN you can calibrate it as normal. There are many videos on youTube on how its done and a few members here that acctually have made a app to help..BUT You can do it yourself...Just follow each step CAREFULLY!! If you can find a computer savy person they can do it easily.
Appreciate the reply and info (I've replaced a vibration dampening board before, so I'm familiar with the parts replacement), however, as I mentioned there are other functions not working properly (e.g., the gimbal doesn't return to 0 degrees from -90 degrees when landing as it used to do) so I believe it needs to be checked out further than just the parts replacement and recalibration.
Cafguy
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I agree, the crash most likely did some damage to the boards or chipped some solder for sure I would shop around the area for a drone person for sure If I knew of one in your area I would let you know...sorry.
muabg
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PHZ
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As genuine DJI replacement batteries are at best, difficult to come by, third party batteries become a necessary solution.
It would be helpful to know what brand/manufacturer battery we should avoid. As an owner of a 2 Pro, I would like to avoid the “repair” step.
It would be helpful to know what brand/manufacturer battery we should avoid. As an owner of a 2 Pro, I would like to avoid the “repair” step.
Absolutely! I've had issues with two of them now. I'm a firm believer in DJI batteries, but the problem is that it's impossible to find DJI batteries for the Mavic 2. You're damned if you do and can't fly if you don't. Luckily my primary drone is now a Matrice 4E and *real* batteries are readily available!
Yes, as I mentioned in another reply, regrettably, it's impossible to find new DJI replacement batteries. The battery that failed was a Satonaka. Another showed questionable in AirData UAV so I've pulled it out of the rotation. It was an Mvmod. It appears that aftermarket batteries are sourced from a couple of manufacturers and are sold by various resellers. Many of them won't allow setting the discharge days. (I label all my batteries so I know the seller if there's an issue.) Sadly, this one only had three charge cycles on it and was purchased only 65 days earlier. However, AirData reports a manufacture date of July 12, 2019!! I now know to immediately charge and fly a battery so I can get the stats from AirData ... and return it if it's been sitting for 6 years!!
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