Range on Mavic Mini

[ngoodson]

Hi all, I can seem to fly to about 1.25 miles with my Mavic Mini, although it's supposed to have a range of about 2.5 miles. I have full view of the drone when reaching this distance then the connection is lost. Any thoughts? Thanks.

 

[JAW]

I have full view of the drone when reaching this distance


PANTS FIRE EXTINGUISHED

 

[old man mavic]

wonder what make of binoculars he is using

 

[ngoodson]

What I mean is there's nothing between it and me. It is across a valley.

 

[old man mavic]

What I mean is there's nothing between it and me. It is across a valley.

my dear fellow i dont wish to appear rude, but i find it hard to believe that you can see a Mavic Mini at 1.25 miles or should i say 6600 ft away

 

[ngoodson]

my dear fellow i dont wish to appear rude, but i find it hard to believe that you can see a Mavic Mini at 1.25 miles or should i say 6600 ft away

That's perfectly ok old man mavic. I just explained, it was incorrect phrasing. I can't physically see the drone, what I mean is that there are no obstacles between me and it when I lose connection at that range. I would just like to know if this is a common issue. Thanks.

 

[THE CYBORG]

The point old man mavic is making is if you can’t see it you shouldn't be flying it.
If you are a normal human not a cyborg like me you can’t see it at 6600 ft

 

[ngoodson]

I have full view of the drone when reaching this distance


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Very helpful, cheers

 

[ngoodson]

The point old man mavic is making is if you can’t see it you shouldn't be flying it.
If you are a normal human not a cyborg like me you can’t see it at 6600 ft

Fair enough, was just trying to test its limitations. I was flying it across open fields to a memorial building on the South Downs, didn't think it would be too much of a problem.

 

[JAW]

 

[ngoodson]

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So the 4000m is for FCC, I am CE.
OK, thanks for that.

 

[Pushkur]

Fair enough, was just trying to test its limitations. I was flying it across open fields to a memorial building on the South Downs, didn't think it would be too much of a problem.

Drone police spend there time looking for offenders to caution, that mention flying beyond there back yard LOS
Don't matter if it's over a remote desert in the middle of nowhere,you will still get a snack on the wrist.
Don't matter if it's a M2P or a Tello ?

 

[ngoodson]

Drone police spend there time looking for offenders to caution, that mention flying beyond there back yard LOS
Don't matter if it's over a remote desert in the middle of nowhere,you will still get a snack on the wrist.
Don't matter if it's a M2P or a Tello ?

Yeah, gotcha.

 

[23tony]

Mine only goes about 1/2 mile. Pretty sure it's due to the trees and terrain for me though.

I'm a bit confused about the "able to see" limitation - doesn't that defeat the purpose of having a drone? I have a long private road, a long dedicated electrical feed, and over 10 acres of woods. I got a drone so I could scout my property without having to physically trek out there all the time. Based on that rule, I might as well get rid of it.

 

[ngoodson]

Hey, if it's your land, do what you want I reckon.

 

[HWCM]

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The point old man mavic is making is if you can’t see it you shouldn't be flying it.
If you are a normal human not a cyborg like me you can’t see it at 6600 ft

 

[HWCM]

I've gotten mine out three miles. I have to use the parabolic antenna range extender things. They work great on the mini. They are very directional though, you must point them pretty straight on towards the mini.

 

[hiflyer201]

I just have to say....Jaw...that is tooooo funny..... ROFPMPL..

 

[ngoodson]

I've gotten mine out three miles. I have to use the parabolic antenna range extender things. They work great on the mini. They are very directional though, you must point them pretty straight on towards the mini.

3 miles, incredible. Where did you get the parabolic range extender? Thanks.

 

[HWCM]

Amazon. I think it was $8.00. You can get them on eBay also.

3 miles, incredible. Where did you get the parabolic range extender? Thanks.