[size=14.666666984558105px]Hi All,

[size=14.666666984558105px]I've searched and searched... I've read all I can about how to turn sport mode on properly, and it still doesn't seem to get past 20-23mph. 26 is my max flying with the wind.

[size=14.666666984558105px]- I've enabled intelligent flight modes
[size=14.666666984558105px]- I've turned off beginner mode
[size=14.666666984558105px]- I've switched the controller to sport
[size=14.666666984558105px]- The mode on my screen shows that it's in sport mode
[size=14.666666984558105px]- Updated the firmware this morning, and still didn't change
[size=14.666666984558105px]- I've confirmed the units are in mph and not kph

[size=14.666666984558105px]Everything seems to line up. It should be noted that it does go faster than normal mode which reaches max speed of 14-15mph, so there is definitely an increase, but not the 40mph that most people say they can acheive...I

[size=14.666666984558105px]Any ideas that might help? [size=14.666666984558105px]Has anybody heard of a faulty unit in this aspect?
[size=14.666666984558105px]Thanks!

I'm not sure why it's showing up with the "size" info above... I've tried to edit, but doesn't seem to fix it. Sorry if you all see that too...

Hi All,

I've searched and searched... I've read all I can about how to turn sport mode on properly, and it still doesn't seem to get past 20-23mph.

- I've enabled intelligent flight modes
- I've turned off beginner mode
- I've switched the controller to sport
- The mode on my screen shows that it's in sport mode
- Updated the firmware this morning, and still didn't change
- I've confirmed the units are in mph and not kph

Everything seems to line up. It should be noted that it does go faster than normal mode which reaches max speed of 14-15mph, so there is definitely an increase, but not the 40mph that most people say they can acheive...

Any ideas that might help? Thanks!

Do you have the prop guards on? If so, take them off .. they have a huge effect on performance in the Mavic Air

forbsie Posted at 2018-4-8 15:15
Do you have the prop guards on? If so, take them off .. they have a huge effect on performance in the Mavic Air

Wow! I really didn't think they would impact the flight that much! I took them off, and sure enough I was flying around like a bat out of heck.

I'm glad it was just a simple thing like that!

I appreciate the quick feedback! Happy Flying!

Tekken4masta Posted at 2018-4-8 15:42
Wow! I really didn't think they would impact the flight that much! I took them off, and sure enough I was flying around like a bat out of heck.

I'm glad it was just a simple thing like that!

Glad to be able to help, .. took me over a week to work it out mainly because the prop guards do not really effect performance on the Spark. It is surprising how much the prop guards slow down the Air. Enjoy flying, it is a wonderful drone.

Tekken4masta Posted at 2018-4-8 15:42
Wow! I really didn't think they would impact the flight that much! I took them off, and sure enough I was flying around like a bat out of heck.

I'm glad it was just a simple thing like that!

Hi, thanks for your update, I'm glad to know that you have solved the issue and everything turns out to be great. Hope you have a good time on flying the drone.

forbsie Posted at 2018-4-8 16:07
Glad to be able to help, .. took me over a week to work it out  mainly because the prop guards do not really effect performance on the Spark. It is surprising how much the prop guards slow down the Air. Enjoy flying, it is a wonderful drone.

Hi, thanks for your sharing.

Yes, it is really a wonderful drone, enjoy it and happy flying.