trevallyn
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Flight distance : 2149 ft
Australia
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Mavic with Samsung S7 edge in beginner mode - my very first flight.
Location: Flat level grassy field on a clear day with no wind. Nearest obstacle at least 100 metres away. I kept the gimble cover on (not the gimble lock).
I tried a few manoevres to get the feel, then return to home. It went to 30 metres altitude as expected but I got a signal about an obstruction. The mavic hovered stationary, but I couldn't get any reaction from the controller. Eventually it started to report low battery, then critically low battery. It was asking for "return to home" but the mavic wasn't responding to any stick or button.
Just as I was getting ready to stand under it and catch it as the battery failed(!) I was able to turn about 20 degrees, after which it responded to the controller and I was able to manually land it.
The only factor I can think of is that the mavic was facing directly into the setting sun when it froze. Definitely no physical obstructions.
I replaced the battery and made a few more test flights without mishap, but it was pretty scary for a first flight.
Can anybody suggest what the problem may have been?
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