Strong aircraft inderference

[Paramedic84]

Another thread for the same issue. New Mavic air and after I lift it in about 100 meters altitude it says that annoying strong aircraft inderference and start losing signal. I tried in 3 different locations with different surroundings and still same issue. I have no idea how to deal with it.

 

[Hummingbird.UAV]

Any chance there is other wi-fi close by? The wi-fi from my GoPro will kill the range of my Mavic Air, messages start at around 20m.

 

[Paramedic84]

On 2 of the locations it was impossible (a place with trees but open sky nothing in between and second an open stadium with nothing around also) I don't understand what is happening.

 

[msinger]

Other than the mobile device you were using to fly, did you have any electronic devices near the remote controller?

 

[Paramedic84]

Nothing at all. Only my phone nothing else

 

[msinger]

Did you try enabling airplane mode on your phone (or manually disable Bluetooth/Wi-Fi/cellular)?

 

[Paramedic84]

Bluetooth was off wifi also off only data open so i could see stream of the Drone to see of course what I wanted to shoot

 

[msinger]

Try disabling cellular too (just rule it out). You don't need cellular service to see the live video.

 

[Paramedic84]

Will try that and come back soon

 

[Paramedic84]

Try disabling cellular too (just rule it out). You don't need cellular service to see the live video.

Just tried it. No luck also. I changed channel from 5.8 to 2.4 and I think it was worse.

 

[dawgpilot]

Are you in the USA/Canada or somewhere else in the world? If you are outside North America, the drone defaults to CE mode which has much reduced transmission power. There is a way to hack the drone into FCC mode which will greatly increase performance.

 

[Paramedic84]

I am in Greece europe area

 

[dawgpilot]

I am in Greece europe area

You might want to do the FCC mode hack then. It will greatly increase your range. Just Google for Mavic Air FCC hack - it's easier if you use Android but I believe it's possible with iOS devices as well.

 

[Dakarenduro]

Yes, change to FCC mode and test again. Works wonders.

 

[Carb63]

Try disabling cellular too (just rule it out). You don't need cellular service to see the live video.

Mr. Singer I tend to Loose signal/ weak signal on my rc to bird frequently, I do wear an Apple Watch, never thought of this, but can that affect the signal
process ?

 

[M2Pro]

Another thread for the same issue. New Mavic air and after I lift it in about 100 meters altitude it says that annoying strong aircraft inderference and start losing signal. I tried in 3 different locations with different surroundings and still same issue. I have no idea how to deal with it.
Is it possible that you are being jammed due to the areas you are flying in. Legit jamming across all channels....Dedrone is a likely or a anti drone service provider. Europe is deathly afraid of drones and have taken steps to control them in built up areas. You said a stadium, highly likely it is being jammed. Are you one of those people who fly where ever you want? Please try to find a legit area to enjoy.

 

[RazorDave]

Are power lines anywhere near you or even visible? I will randomly loose signal if I am within a few hundred yards/meters of high voltage lines.

Also, I think cell towers can interfere (at least that is my suspicion)

 

[msinger]

Mr. Singer I tend to Loose signal/ weak signal on my rc to bird frequently, I do wear an Apple Watch, never thought of this, but can that affect the signal
process ?

Take off your Apple Watch before heading out to fly next time. It would be an easy test to rule it out as the cause.

 

[Sd80mac]

I started to lose signal communication after i flew past high power wires, even when its at 400' - well above that line... i cant go an further past about 500' past that.

Its one i suspect that affect communication. Trees is other.

Theres few flight i cant fly past 1 mile but couldnt figure out what causing it lose connection...

Are power lines anywhere near you or even visible? I will randomly loose signal if I am within a few hundred yards/meters of high voltage lines.

Also, I think cell towers can interfere (at least that is my suspicion)

 

[Skywalker]

Happened to me too. It was way up there and heading out. My heart sunk. Haven’t had it a week yet. I hit return to home and it came back. Will try these suggestions.