New Mavic & first flight did not need to calibrate compass

[jkantiques]

Hi Guys,
Today was my first fight with my mavic, after powering up and ready for
take off, my compass on the app said normal, so I flew in up about 30 feet
high and 60 feet out for 14 mins and fight was perfect and stable as a rock.
is this normal not to calibrate the compass for the very first time in a new
location? considering it came from china???
just wondering ....should I let be or do a compass calibration even though
in the app it says compass normal......all thoughts and experiences greatly
appreciated,
Thanks, Kevin

 

[Egika]

Yes. This is normal.
If you feel like doing it, calibrating the compass in a metal- and magnet-free area won't do any harm either.

Like said in a different thread: don't over-complicate things. Just use it...

 

[msinger]

The best advice can be found in the Compass Calibration Guide.

 

[Starz]

Didn't calibrate compass until I saw some toilet bowl effect. Watch for that. Also check your sensors before you fly.

 

[jkantiques]

Yes. This is normal.
If you feel like doing it, calibrating the compass in a metal- and magnet-free area won't do any harm either.

Like said in a different thread: don't over-complicate things. Just use it...

Thanks guys, well appreciated.....
Kevin

 

[triumphrider]

I haven't calibrated my compass yet and I've flown in both California and NY.

 

[jkantiques]

I haven't calibrated my compass yet and I've flown in both California and NY.

Good to hear......don't fix it if it's not broke....

Kevin

 

[triumphrider]

Good to hear......don't fix it if it's not broke....

Kevin

Thats my philosophy. There's people who calibrate every day and it just ends up screwing things up.