New Pilot in China

[Valdez]

Hello,

Been flying the Mavic Pro a couple of weeks, and have a comparison/query regarding its range.

My previous drone (Hubsan H501s Advanced) had a similar quoted range to the MP, but the remote was a 12V unit, and it never lost connection. I've recently broke connection with the Mavic, over a very short range <1000 feet (admittedly flying over a steel framed building). I'm at a loss as to how the Mavic can have a range of 5km, yet the remote is charged over USB (i.e. 5 volts), and almost certainly has a 3.7 Volt battery (same as a cellphone).

Apart from a slight suspicion over the quoted range, I'm very happy with the Mavic, It's a marvellous piece of engineering.

David

 

[msinger]

Welcome to the forum!

 

[Bunny Too]

Hello,

Been flying the Mavic Pro a couple of weeks, and have a comparison/query regarding its range.

My previous drone (Hubsan H501s Advanced) had a similar quoted range to the MP, but the remote was a 12V unit, and it never lost connection. I've recently broke connection with the Mavic, over a very short range <1000 feet (admittedly flying over a steel framed building). I'm at a loss as to how the Mavic can have a range of 5km, yet the remote is charged over USB (i.e. 5 volts), and almost certainly has a 3.7 Volt battery (same as a cellphone).

Apart from a slight suspicion over the quoted range, I'm very happy with the Mavic, It's a marvellous piece of engineering.

David

Howdy from Wyoming @Valdez , welcome to the community, plenty of fine folk and excellent information here.

 

[dirkclod]

Welcome to our forum .Hope you find all the resources you seek and look forward
to any photos or videos you might post .
Any issues just ask.
Enjoy

 

[Former Member]

Welcome to Mavicpilots. If you ever need advice or repair questions, feel free to reach out to the forum.
Now that you’re here, you might be interested in joining the Fall Foliage Photo Contest.No charge for your entry, and you could win a nice prize. Here’s the link:
Fall Foliage Photo Contest. Prizes for top 6 entries.

Best regards,
Rob

 

[Aerial-Pixel]

Welcome to Mavic Pilots from Dayton Ohio! In regards to your range issue, the Mavic Pro's advertised range is under ideal circumstances, clear of obstructions and an area clear of a lot of WiFi signals. I have personally gone around 2 miles with my Mavic Pro and just a bit further with My M2P. Fly safe and have fun!

 

[LuvMyTJ]

Hello,
It is a pleasure to welcome you to the Mavic Pilots forum.
I hope that you will be able to use the forum to further your safety knowledge and for the exchange of innovative ideas and as a resource for current developments in Mavic quadcopter’s.
Enjoy the forum!