New Mavic Air owner

[Mavic Mo]

I flown it about 3 times, and I do not have any complaints. Are there any issues i should be concerned with?
Thank you.

 

[Mossiback]

A lot of issues are dependent on the equipment, software, and firmware being used so it is difficult to get specific. In general, most issues are pilot created by not reading and understanding the operating manual and the various Go 4 settings, disregarding various warning messages, and not understanding wind conditions at different heights.

 

[Mavic Mo]

Thank you.

 

[Gecko10]

Most frequent issue, for some people, seems to be its failure to do, or retain, a Compass Calibration.

Excessive Compass Calibration This is but one thread regarding the issue.

 

[basophil]

Most frequent issue, for some people, seems to be its failure to do, or retain, a Compass Calibration.

Excessive Compass Calibration This is but one thread regarding the issue.

Yes, I have that issue, and often I have to do the calibration process 3 or 4 times before it sticks.

But overall, extremely happy with the MA. I never cease to be astonished by the capability of that tiny camera.

 

[THE WOMBLE]

Be very careful when putting the USB plug into the micro USB PORT when you charge the remote as it can be easily damaged and I believe it costs around $80 to repair. I found this cable (AliExpress.com) that has a magnetic USB plug one one end the fits this socket and the socket can not be damaged.
TOPK 2.4A Magnetic Micro USB Cable , Upgraded Nylon Braided LED Indicator USB Charge Cable for Micro USB Phones

 

[NAVMAV]

Yeah, we've done that too... after mulching our original controller's port - far too soon, in our opinion. Sadly, DJI is unsympathetic about that sort of thing.

Do the above NOW, don't wait for trouble, cuz it will be coming.

Rgds, NAVMAV

 

[SkyWizard]

Invest in the $10 range "extender", and dont try anything crazy for a long time.

 

[bob5action]

Invest in the $10 range "extender", and dont try anything crazy for a long time.

Hi, I have no idea what you're talking about. Thankyou

 

[THE WOMBLE]

Hi, I have no idea what you're talking about. Thankyou

That makes two of us.

 

[NAVMAV]

Think he's simply suggesting a 'Range Extender' would be a good first accessory, but in this case it probably isn't needed... yet.

The OP merely wants to get off the ground without encountering Pitfalls, have some fun with his new Bird. He'll no doubt hang out around his own Turf for a while.

Rgds, NAVMAV

 

[Vunda Air]

I flown it about 3 times, and I do not have any complaints. Are there any issues i should be concerned with?
Thank you.

Fly safe and sane get comfortable flying and the camera will come

 

[SkyWizard]

Hi, I have no idea what you're talking about. Thankyou

There is a cheap little plastic "range extender" that slides onto the antenae of the remote. Ive been using it for a bit now and I don't think it extends range but I do think its making less succeptible to interferance.

 

[SkyWizard]

Another accessory I highly reccomend is a good set of lens filters.