Piece of CRAP

[gandk452]

Bought 2 of the mavic pro, spent last 3 hours watching videos, downloading and reloading software and signing in etc. Will be returning both as it has been the most frustrating time EVER

 

[Jbram08]

Bought 2 of the mavic pro, spent last 3 hours watching videos, downloading and reloading software and signing in etc. Will be returning both as it has been the most frustrating time EVER

$100 and I’ll take it off your hands.

 

[Cyberpower678]

Either be more specific with your problem or don't post at all. Your post is quite useless to the rest of us and doesn't allow us to help you.

 

[lightbg]

Bought 2 of the mavic pro, spent last 3 hours watching videos, downloading and reloading software and signing in etc. Will be returning both as it has been the most frustrating time EVER

This has been a Public Service Announcement brought to you by Yuneec Electric Flight.




Jake

 

[gandk452]

Specific? how much more do you need?- i can get the drone and rc to connect, but not the software, have tried 2 brand new pixel phones, and 2 iphones, software has been updated with firmware, followed all written instructions etc. shouldn't be this difficult

 

[ManchesterMavic]

Always been straight forward for me, Has to be human error.

 

[HVYMTL]

Ok.. you asked for it.. if it is that difficult for you to figure out, do us all a favor and simply return it. Thanks

 

[Kilrah]

Given nobody has such issues if you have 2 Mavics and 4 phones it's pretty obvious where the problem is and it's not this equipment. Do everyone a favor and return the lot.

 

[jralph23]

Ouch. Do you need some ointment for that burn?

 

[tcope]

Specific? how much more do you need?- i can get the drone and rc to connect, but not the software, have tried 2 brand new pixel phones, and 2 iphones, software has been updated with firmware, followed all written instructions etc. shouldn't be this difficult

You installed firmware without being able to connect the display device? That must have been difficult.

You turn on the Mavic and then the controlled. The controller connects to the Mavic. You then plus in the phone. Do you get a message wanting to launch the Go 4 app? What happens at this point?

 

[Ken Nash]

Being aggressive isn't conducive if asking for help or advice, this is a friendly forum.

 

[Qoncussion]

Welcome to the forums... We'll miss you. You are probably very close to getting it working. If you want to pose your concerns in the form of a question ~we'd be more than happy to help you.

 

[GrettirTheStrong]

OP, try this and explain when and if you get a failure:

dji web player

 

[Fergy]

It's all in the planning, I watched Youtube videos for 2 weeks learning all about the Mavic, and when it arrived I had a good understanding of what to do.

 

[Mr. Salty]

Specific? how much more do you need?- i can get the drone and rc to connect, but not the software, have tried 2 brand new pixel phones, and 2 iphones, software has been updated with firmware, followed all written instructions etc. shouldn't be this difficult

It isn't. You're doing something wrong.

 

[gandk452]

Thanks for being constructive- I turn on mavic then controller, connects to mavic, then plugged into phone. no message to launch the app- so i even restart the phone at this point (plugged in still)- it then says 'version check'- comparing with server', it connects briefly but then it says move aircraft- but when i do it becomes disconnected,or it says 'calibrate compass'- then it goes right to 'disconnected.'

 

[lightbg]

You mentioned the pixel phone - checking here:

Best Tablets and Phones for DJI GO (Updated Daily) - Phantom Help
https://www.phantomhelp.com/tips/18/best-tabletsphones-for-dji-go
I don't see that listed. Also, some people were reporting issues with the iPhone 6.

Jake

 

[Ken Nash]

If you preparing your aircraft in your home you may be picking up interference from domestic appliances, try moving it outside to calibrate compass you may also want to do a IMU calibration as its new this might illuminate server errors. Give it a whirl.

 

[DavidGlennPDX]

Ok, this may sound dumb, but what software are you using?
I noted on my android there is DJI Go and DJI Go 4 with the earlier one I think being for earlier drones, I am wondering if you have the correct software.
I have found myself that if the software won't connect, which happens time to time as I just kinda turn everything on in the order that entertains me at the moment that rebooting the Mavic itself works well.
If the Mavic controller is connecting to the mavic and it is simply the software being an issue. and look, I get it, it is frustrating and then everyone bitches at ya.
The thing is, your gonna love the craft. The reason everyone gets snippy is we all more or less think they are awesome.

 

[jedimaster43]

I just have to weigh in here. I just returned my Mavic. Just so you know, I am an electronic engineer and have a software background having run multiple software companies.
I live in an authorization zone. I was able to get the Mavic to connect to the controller and my phone. However, despite my account telling me that my unlocking was valid, DJI 4Go would not connect. Sometimes I got a "failed to synch. notice, sometimes I couldn't find the unlocking section unless I rebooted the Go4 app. After about two long 10 hour days and contacting DJI support who told me to send an email to [email protected] with no response. Yes, I know it's Christmas.
The hardware seems to be very good. But to have to go to third party software to just fly a drone on my own 10 acre piece of property and not have it work with DJI software seems a bit much. I live in a small town about 3 miles from a small town airport.
Gandk452, is right, it is a piece of crap. For this kind of money it ought to work. Given the amount of noise I see on these forums, I really can't understand why everyone puts up with this. Some competitor could make a killing with some reverse engineered software.