Nice video. Looking foward to additional topics.

With the phantom, I use to throw my keys and cell phone in the backpack a few feet while configuring the droe, and with the mavic it will be no different. Just toss my keys and cell phone in the nice bag that comes with the flymore, and I'm good to go.

Cal_Phantom Posted at 2016-11-10 14:49
With the phantom, I use to throw my keys and cell phone in the backpack a few feet while configuring ...

That's good.
During a compass calibration I always have no metal on me and I set the RC/iPad on the ground about 10ft away and I've never had any kind of compass issue.

DJI-Ken Posted at 2016-11-10 09:28
That's good.
During a compass calibration I always have no metal on me and I set the RC/iPad on th ...

well went out to a different park. Controller still showed mag interference and chk app. Did the compass calibration and it worked fine this time. after calibration no mag int message..flew in beginner mode and worked well. Stayed within boundaries. Active tracked worked well, RTH worked well. flies very nicely.. I wanted to go back to same park today but the winds right now are really up..may try later in the day if they die down.  Do you have to calibrate each time you move within a city, or only when it asks you..aware that it should indicate your new home point on the map..
The Mag Inf is a weird message to get if it will infact calibrate and work fine..I would expect to see that only when it can't calibrate and after a calibration attempt.

Karjar Posted at 2016-11-12 03:58
well went out to a different park. Controller still showed mag interference and chk app. Did the co ...

That's good it worked fine. If you calibrated at the same park maybe there's underground metal plumbing that was close to the surface.
The manual says to calibrate when you go to a new area, so there's no need to calibrate again if you go to the same park and you know you have a good calibration.

DJI-Ken Posted at 2016-11-12 04:07
That's good it worked fine. If you calibrated at the same park maybe there's underground metal plu ...

Thought I read in the manual that you should only calibrate when it prompts you to.

Capricorn1 Posted at 2016-11-12 05:24
Thought I read in the manual that you should only calibrate when it prompts you to.

You are correct, that is what the manual states. I was thinking P4. Sorry.

Anoniem Posted at 2016-11-5 03:08
Nice video's Ken, did see them earlier this day. BUT, people might think this is all they need to fl ...

The manual is very incomplete and does not give people the information they need to fly. For example, the manual doesn't even mention focusing.  DJI needs to hire some people who know how to make a thorough and complete manual.  Relying on the current one will end in bad results and possible crashes.

DJI-Ken Posted at 2016-11-5 08:05
Indeed the manual must be read especially for new users.

The manual is incomplete and not a good reference. It doesn't even mention how you focus the camera. DJI needs to provide an adequate manual for the Mavic.

Glim1000 Posted at 2016-11-8 01:13
What I got out of this video:

1. You have to smile a lot

Awwww, that made me smile!

I have to agree with another poster, as good as the tutorial is that incessant smiling is annoying at best.

At worst, it falls into that old adage to never trust anyone who smiles all the time, as they're hiding something!

DJI-Ken Posted at 2016-11-8 10:02
I see your list, I'll answer some of the questions.
I don't have time to answer all but I'll also  ...

Evening, Ken.

First, I'm glad I ran across this thread, only just a day ago as it happens.  Good tutorial.  (Except for Ty's incessant smiling!)  And, it did motivate me to subscribe to DJI's tutorials on YouTube.  (My first ever YouTube subscription!)

Second, I note references to an updated manual, dated, I believe, 11/7/16.  Should I be seeing that show up in my Go app via an app update?

I've just looked on my iPhone, and the Mavic Pro User Manual v1.0 is dated 2016-10, and the Quick Start Guide 2016-09.

And, I've checked my iTunes to see if there was a Go app update, but there isn't.  (The version on my iPhone is v3.0.1.)

Please advise how I can get the new manual onto my iPhone, and also where I might be able to download a PDF of it for my desktop computer.

Thanks.

Gary UNY Posted at 2016-11-13 10:02
Evening, Ken.

First, I'm glad I ran across this thread, only just a day ago as it happens.  Good  ...

Attached is the manual if you want to download.
It looks like the Academy section is being updated and the manual/ videos will be up when ready.
What I do is download the manual PDF and print it out and take it to Kinkos and have it put in a binder for $5. It's a great way to reference something when you need the manual.
https://dl.djicdn.com/downloads/ ... l+v1.0+20161107.pdf

DJI-Ken Posted at 2016-11-12 21:18
Attached is the manual if you want to download.
It looks like the Academy section is being updated  ...

Thanks, Ken.  Glad to have the link, and I just downloaded it so I can have a "hard" copy.

From the title page, this appears to be the same as what is already on my iPhone.  Namely, "User Manual v1.0," dated 2016.10.

But, this comment, "The manual that was put out with today's date (November 7th, 2016) is a VAST IMPROVEMENT" from DRONE-flies-YOU six days ago (post #59), led me to believe that there is a newer version.

Have I misunderstood this?  I suppose I must have, elst you wouldn't have sent me the link to the v1.0 (2016.10).

But, I don't understand the date reference above.  Especially since I've had the Go app on my phone for ~3 weeks, which included the v1.0 (2016.10) I believe from when I first downloaded the app.

???

Gary UNY Posted at 2016-11-13 13:36
Thanks, Ken.  Glad to have the link, and I just downloaded it so I can have a "hard" copy.

From t ...

There was an update to the manual but not a Rev change.

DJI-Ken Posted at 2016-11-13 01:38
There was an update to the manual but not a Rev change.

Copy that.  Thanks, Ken.

So maybe someone can clear this up for me. On page 9 of the Mavic user Manuel dated 2016.10 it shows the 5D button having a default setting for left and right as a zoom in/out. What is this zooming? I assume not the camera but if not then what? Not even going to try and speculate but was just curious. Thanks all!

Straight Arrow Posted at 2016-11-14 08:27
So maybe someone can clear this up for me. On page 9 of the Mavic user Manuel dated 2016.10 it shows ...

It is the camera and it's a digital zoom.

DJI-Ken Posted at 2016-11-13 21:17
It is the camera and it's a digital zoom.

Cool! Thanks for the info Ken..

Straight Arrow Posted at 2016-11-14 23:40
Cool! Thanks for the info Ken..

No problem at all, have a great week.

Thanks Ken. Might be a good idea to publish some of these videos in Vimeo ...

ReinertA Posted at 2016-11-18 22:12
Thanks Ken. Might be a good idea to publish some of these videos in Vimeo ...

There presence is on YouTube, so I don't think they will.

hey
i am from india , currently staying in chicago
i am leaving to india on december 7th
but i know that i wont get my mavic before that
i have already completed the billing process
i would be very happy and pleased if my mavic can be delivered before that
this is my order number 0018403295383
i am texting here because for the past one week i have tried contacting dji and they have been completely unresponsive
so i hope that i atleast get a reply here by someone saying whether i will or will not get my mavic before december 7
this is my mail address  ; manudreddy@gmail.com

Manu D Reddy Posted at 2016-11-19 22:03
hey
i am from india , currently staying in chicago
i am leaving to india on december 7th

I am sorry, I have no control of orders.
Only suggestion I can offer is to email onlinesales@dji.com

The instructor is like the Superman of Mavic...

Mavic Man!

Manu D Reddy Posted at 2016-11-19 22:03
hey
i am from india , currently staying in chicago
i am leaving to india on december 7th

Were you able to get a hold of online sales ?

he says any metallic items, keys and watch during calibration, guess what he wears: a watch{:4_177:}

Thans for the vid DJI KEN.......

but, please, can you make a video on the following subject :
"how to do to obtain from DJI any information about the delivery of my order"....
or
" is DJI going to fulfill his commitments "

This guy's smile puts me in such a good mood!

Parrotheadcubs Posted at 2016-12-30 07:48
This guy's smile puts me in such a good mood!

Good to know

Regarding metal interference with compass calibration -- how critical is this? I have four titanium plates in my skull that can't (easily) be removed. Should I be worried?

Ex Machina Posted at 2016-12-30 10:52
Regarding metal interference with compass calibration -- how critical is this? I have four titanium plates in my skull that can't (easily) be removed. Should I be worried?

As far as I know titanium is non ferrous and should not effect a compass, BUT I'm am only guessing. If your aircraft is not flying perfectly then maybe try having someone else hold the compass during calibration.

DJI-Ken Posted at 2016-12-30 14:19
As far as I know titanium is non ferrous and should not effect a compass, BUT I'm am only guessing. If your aircraft is not flying perfectly then maybe try having someone else hold the compass during calibration.

Ok, thanks Ken, we'll see how it goes.

Ex Machina Posted at 2016-12-30 22:56
Ok, thanks Ken, we'll see how it goes.

No problem, let us know.

videos make it look easy. But does not address issue of where you can fly drone. seems theres lots of restrictions to flying. I live in Fairfax va I use the b4ufly app it constant says can not fly due to airport to heliports.

Matt5968 Posted at 2017-1-16 16:08
videos make it look easy. But does not address issue of where you can fly drone. seems theres lots of restrictions to flying. I live in Fairfax va I use the b4ufly app it constant says can not fly due to airport to heliports.

Here is the map where you can see.
You cannot fly in Red zones but you can fly in yellow zones.
http://www.dji.com/flysafe/geo-system/unlock

Man Ty is super happy/. I bet he loves his drone... lol

DJI-Ken Posted at 2016-11-12 18:18
Attached is the manual if you want to download.
It looks like the Academy section is being updated and the manual/ videos will be up when ready.
What I do is download the manual PDF and print it out and take it to Kinkos and have it put in a binder for $5. It's a great way to reference something when you need the manual.

where can we access the academy? is there completion badges or marks?

Very informative, thank you.