Mini Mavic changing from 5.8ghz to 2.4ghz

[Ramjam61]

Hi guys. Appologies if this has been asked before. When out flying the other day I noticed that on the transmission screen on my phone it had changed to 2.4ghz. Previously it had been on 5.8ghz. Is this an automated feature of the mini mavic now?

 

[Lurch003]

it can be auto- you choose auto or manual

 

[Ramjam61]

Thanks for the quick response. I just checked and it's back on 5.8ghz. I was curious as I've seen someone on YouTube explaining how to put it into 2.4ghz mode by a so called "hack." Confusing when it's already a feature.
Only joined this forum yesterday and already I'm much wiser. Great stuff.

 

[Lurch003]

I forget the terminology but essentially the UK minis have less power/range.

Loads of posts about it, first one I found Mavic Mini FCC Version Hack for Full Power in EU. Worth a read

 

[Ramjam61]

I'll have a look at that thanks. Only because I'm curious though. I've not had any transmission issues yet where I've been flying.

 

[Lurch003]

My memory isn't so good but from what I remember, the FCC hack will allow you to fly further than 2km range of the UK mini.

2.4/5 is dependant on your surroundings, open space, interference etc. Haven't had the need to change mine from auto- if you look at it in settings, you want the channel in green with the lowest interference, and auto has always done that for me

 

[Ramjam61]

Ah, makes sense now. I'm more than happy to keep it where I can see it. I can't take the adrenaline rush when it disappears any more.?

My memory isn't so good but from what I remember, the FCC hack will allow you to fly further than 2km range of the UK mini.

2.4/5 is dependant on your surroundings, open space, interference etc. Haven't had the need to change mine from auto- if you look at it in settings, you want the channel in green with the lowest interference, and auto has always done that for me

 

[Lurch003]

I lost VLOS of mine on a golf course a while back- thought I'd turn the gimbal down to work out where I was but all I saw was a mass of bunkers and greens... Didn't exactly help! Quick check of the map and it was nowhere near where I thought it was. Lesson learnt

 

[Ramjam61]

Coming from a fixed wing RC background it's all new to me. Being able to use the map, use the camera plus the rth feature is a huge bonus. I admit to a moment of panic though when I first lost sight until I realised that upon centering the sticks it would stop and hover in place, allowing thinking time.

 

[old man mavic]

dont forget the pause button on the MM RC ,on the MM controller the RTH button has two functions a quick press is pause, and a press and hold is RTH ,if you ever find yourself disorientated or heading towards a big tree, that suddenly jumped in front of you out of nowhere in sport mode, just hit the pause button ,give it a try sometime,without the tree

 

[Ramjam61]

Thanks. I'll have a go with that. My Brother can be the crash test dummy.

 

[Lurch003]

,give it a try sometime,without the tree

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