Mavic Pro 2 help

[Bucsfanatic59]

So I just recently purchased a Mavic 2 Pro. I love this drone. However, I can’t seem to fly past 3000 ft in distance. Once I get to that point, it gives me an error viewing the camera. The drone still turns around and flies back so it’s not losing complete signal. I purchased these plastic things with gold foil that was supposed to help with that issue. I’ve tried with and without, without it, I only got to about 2800 feet. Any suggestions? I’m not saying I need to fly 5 miles away as advertised, but it would be nice to fly 1-2 miles away with no issues. Any input is greatly appreciated.

 

[spindlejockey]

Try reverting back to earlier firmware.

 

[Bucsfanatic59]

This was in gps mode btw. Only mode I’ve flown in thus far.

 

[DanMan32]

Not much of earlier firmware to go to at this time.
I generally can't get past 3/4 to 1 mile. Likely congestion in the 2.4 and 5.8 bands.

 

[Bucsfanatic59]

Hrmm. Any recommendations? I don’t want to mod the controller. I like how compact it is and how it fits into my shoulder bag.

 

[Meta4]

Hrmm. Any recommendations? I don’t want to mod the controller. I like how compact it is and how it fits into my shoulder bag.

Have you been in the same area the whole time?
Try flying somewhere different.

 

[Bucsfanatic59]

Yeah this flight was throughout my neighborhood. I’ll try somewhere else another time.

 

[KELLARK]

I've heard mixed reviews about those range extender devices. Make sure you have peeled the protective plastic coating off. Also they are highly directional so you must keep them aimed at the Mavic at all times.
Also remember that the advertised distance are in ideal conditions (clear line of sight to your Mavic, and uncongested frequencies)

 

[Meta4]

I've heard mixed reviews about those range extender devices. Make sure you have peeled the protective plastic coating off. Also they are highly directional so you must keep them aimed at the Mavic at all times.
Also remember that the advertised distance are in ideal conditions (clear line of sight to your Mavic, and uncongested frequencies)

It shouldn't make any difference to leave any plastic film on them.
Radio waves go right through the plastic and bounce off the metal behind it.