Official Mavic 2 Range Leaderboard

[Amckim2084]

Yes, as dirkclod mentions, there are many variables.
Would like to see your Airdata. You have a decent range, so why not get on the board?

I’m preparing my video for YouTube as we speak. Got everything I need and plan on submitting

 

[maven4336]

I agree,Iv flew 27000’and batt was 50% and time to return home, 0 wind that day, usually have 15% batt left,not something I will risk the drone plus the expense sc I invested in

 

[simonr23]

I did it by flying until 50%. Turn back and get home at 0%.
Not a ‘smart’ game, but if it is truly calm, the math checks out!

for me, 9600m(ish) is the best I’ve achieved- each way. But I’ve done it several times.

 

[Amckim2084]

I did it by flying until 50%. Turn back and get home at 0%.
Not a ‘smart’ game, but if it is truly calm, the math checks out!

for me, 9600m(ish) is the best I’ve achieved- each way. But I’ve done it several times.

Yea I went to 50% at around 25000ft but then landed at 15%. It was 12mph head winds above 300ft. Flew about 26mph. On the way back though, it booked it at around 31mph. Probably how I got back at 15%.

 

[Amckim2084]

I am submitting this STOCK CLASS flight for consideration to be placed on the leader board.

 

[Aumoe]

Made a run this morning , beat the record by around 200ft . I used pretty much the same setup as before @Long Ranger I am submitting this flight for modified class

 

[GadgetGuy]

You don't have to do anything , the batteries voltage/meter will just not drop as fast as it does normally . You can see it in top left of video . You will need to change a few parameters for best results

Which parameters do you recommend changing, for best results?

 

[Aumoe]

Which parameters do you recommend changing, for best results?

It really depends on the setup and the weather . I go faster when using a lighter battery setup, an slower with the heavy ones, seems to work for me . I do any where from 25 to 35 on tilt to control speed, I do battery type 3 , there is a couple of parameters i do use to stop auto land put both at 0 (they are at 10 before change) , I turn off all avoidance features , and I always make sure it's set to return home if it disconnects. That's all i can think of right now

 

[GadgetGuy]

It really depends on the setup and the weather . I go faster when using a lighter battery setup, an slower with the heavy ones, seems to work for me . I do any where from 25 to 35 on tilt to control speed, I do battery type 3 , there is a couple of parameters i do use to stop auto land put both at 0 (they are at 10 before change) , I turn off all avoidance features , and I always make sure it's set to return home if it disconnects. That's all i can think of right now

Thanks for the reply and settings. I'm primarily interested in the longest flight time, within a 5 mile range, in P mode at 31mph, in 10-15 mile winds, while shooting continuous 4K video.

What battery with XT60 connector would you currently recommend for optimal use, where the goal is increased flight time, rather than extreme distance (which aren't necessarily in conflict!)?

I'm currently landing between 0 and 10% on the stock batteries, but average flight time is now down to 22 minutes, and 25 minutes at most on a brand new M2 battery in no wind. Total flight distance is typically 55,000 feet, but no time for Spherical Panos along the way, or lingering at any discoveries. I've killed two M2 batteries going 2 minutes past 0% when I lingered too long. Need a bigger cushion!

 

[Aumoe]

Which parameters do you recommend changing, for best results?

It really depends on the setup and the weather . I go faster when using a lighter battery setup, an I go slower with the heavy ones, seems to work for me . I do any where from 25 to 35 on tilt, I do battery type 3 , there is a couple of parameters i do use to stop auto land i put both at 0 (they are at 10 before change) , I turn off all avoidance features , and I always make sure it's set to return home if/when it disconnects.

Thanks for the reply and settings. I'm primarily interested in the longest flight time, within a 5 mile range, in P mode at 31mph, in 10-15 mile winds, while shooting continuous 4K video.

What battery with XT60 connector would you currently recommend for optimal use, where the goal is increased flight time, rather than extreme distance (which aren't necessarily in conflict!)?

I'm currently landing between 0 and 10% on the stock batteries, but average flight time is now down to 22 minutes, and 25 minutes at most on a brand new M2 battery in no wind. Total flight distance is typically 55,000 feet, but no time for Spherical Panos along the way, or lingering at any discoveries. I've killed two M2 batteries going 2 minutes past 0% when I lingered too long. Need a bigger cushion!

You could do something like a muiltistar 5200mah with a battery clip or hardwire it. I get around 35 to 38 minutes with one , an haven't had it try to auto land yet. They do pretty good with anything under 1400grams

 

[GadgetGuy]

It really depends on the setup and the weather . I go faster when using a lighter battery setup, an I go slower with the heavy ones, seems to work for me . I do any where from 25 to 35 on tilt, I do battery type 3 , there is a couple of parameters i do use to stop auto land i put both at 0 (they are at 10 before change) , I turn off all avoidance features , and I always make sure it's set to return home if/when it disconnects.
You could do something like a muiltistar 5200mah with a battery clip or hardwire it. I get around 35 to 38 minutes with one , an haven't had it try to auto land yet. They do pretty good with anything under 1400grams
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Awesome! That would be an insane improvement! I just recently received the M2 battery clip, and might even have the 5200mah Multistar, if it survived being stored unmaintained over the last year or two! I modded all my P3P's and P4's with both antenna and battery mods, but once the P4P and M2 came out, the stock range was sufficient and the battery life acceptable, until recently. Thanks for all your help!

 

[Amckim2084]

Anybody gonna update this? I submitted mine awhile ago.

 

[dirkclod]

Anybody gonna update this? I submitted mine awhile ago.

I would have flagged the op of this than posted that. @Long Ranger i

 

[Long Ranger]

Anybody gonna update this? I submitted mine awhile ago.

My apologies @Amckim2084 . I have been on assignment the last few months. The board is now updated with your entry.
Would like to see you go for more range! Nice run!

 

[Amckim2084]

My apologies @Amckim2084 . I have been on assignment the last few months. The board is now updated with your entry.
Would like to see you go for more range! Nice run!

Thanks, I just happened to come by to take a look at the board and noticed it hadn't changed for awhile. I might try another go at it someday.

 

[Amckim2084]

Stock class:
Airdata always shows 100ft less than the app.

Sport mode really paying off flying out with the wind. The Mavic 2 aero is extremely efficient so don't be afraid to throttle it above P mode speed. View attachment 47187View attachment 47188

Sorry but no. I tried this 5 times with sport mode on 5 different days with different weather conditions. Sport mode eats the battery up. 36000ft at 54% battery? No way. I was at 21000-22000ft at 50% almost every time. Also, how did your max battery temp not go over 32 degrees F? Sorry but I call BS on this one being all stock.

 

[Amckim2084]

I finally went out and beat my own record. Should bump myself up from 13th to 10th place. Again, all stock. No mods, range extenders, etc. @Long Ranger

I am submitting this STOCK CLASS flight for consideration to be placed on the leader board.

 

[Long Ranger]

I finally went out and beat my own record. Should bump myself up from 13th to 10th place. Again, all stock. No mods, range extenders, etc. @Long Ranger

I am submitting this STOCK CLASS flight for consideration to be placed on the leader board.

Another Nice Run! Great to see you advance! Time to Mod up!
Board Updated!

 

[DeadStick]

BVLOS is legal in America?

 

[dirkclod]

BVLOS is legal in America?

To answer your question no it isn’t. But also before you get started
let me show you this from our guidelines.

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