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Atyl1972
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Hey guys, hope everyones having a good evening/night. I'm about to buy my first drone and wondering which to go for, i have seen reviews on both drones and both seem to have their benefits, but as a newbee i'm unsure which to go for or whats more important to me, flight time, features, camera quality etc etc. maybe someone here as both that they can advise on which is their favourite, and why?

cheers all in advance.
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I strongly suggest you read all the reviews and noted app problems here so you can decide based on the mobile device you will be using. For many on Android of late the app experience has been unpleasant. Even some on iOS devices like Iphone 6 and Mini4's are now starting to have some complaints about serious video transmission problems.

I use these for occasional work. Also work for our local drone club. Many were satisified with DJI on their devices up until the latest months of app updates. Many users quite disgusted with the support related to these issues. Some with so many "aircraft disconnects" they are afraid to take it up.
If those issues were not in the forefront for me and many others, then you have various things to consider on the Mavic you choose to have. I have had them both, and I sold the MA after the first flight.

Noise differences- Mavic Air is a noisy bird. Annoyingly enough that is distracting enough that people know that it is nearby. Mavic Pro is much much quieter
Flight Time- I got about 16.5 min on a windless day on Mavic Air flying at 100'. Same day MP did about 23 min.

Cameras- much debate about them. Top one debated is the (up to) 100M Bitrate of Mavic Air. Pro has 60M. Cameras are really the same thing, though the Air is more Spark Like in its settings. I have that one too. Pro is more adaptive in its focusing and ability to customize sort of like a dslr. I prefer the ability to focus on the preferred subject in frame. Pro offers that, and Air does not. Air uses a software stretching to accommodate lens edge distortion. Mavic Pro does not have any edge distortion. Noise levels for low light can vary. Air has a more automated processing like the Spark, Pro you need to work the settings like any pro-sumer camera. Mavic Pro has about a 1 step faster lens at 2.2 aperture vs the 2.8 of the Air. Many advantages of the camera are lost there imo. Mavic Air has a "cooler" default color appearance, and Mavic Pro is warmer overall. HDR is an option, but not much to brag about in either when you have such tiny sensors.

Compactness- Air is a bit more compact, and less weight than MP. MP imo handles winds better, especially on a beach, lake, ocean.

Obstacle Avoidance- Air wins here, but for me or most avid flyers most of use modes that disable OA anyhow. I crashed and learned my lessons years ago on sub $100 drones. Spending $500 or more makes the user a bit more aware of their surroundings. Users with OA active still manage to crash their drones. It's a wonder, but yes it is very possible. Some things can throw the sensors off. Flying at dusk, or earlier hours, water reflections, user operating drone near water, under bridges, etc.

Connectivity- For a while the MP could not be beat in its connectivity. Still hard to beat Ocusync technology. Air is Wifi. Pro wins hands down here.

Durability- biggest fallback for Pro is the Gimbal assy mount. Some have problems with it, but cable replacement, or securing bands that hold the Ginbal plate are easy fixes and not that costly. Wrecks with either unit can trash the Gimbals on either unit. Air is housed more securely though that means far more costs to service it.

Both are great! Weight your options based on your own needs. For me the cameras are practically the same, with more function going to the Pro, especially for photos and customizations. For handling and durabiliy of the craft itself, I like the Pro. The added weight comes in handy sometimes. Flight time, Ocusync, Pro all the way. Used to be a big price differential, but now Pro's are cheaper or as cheap as the Air.
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Ok thanks, yes I own a Samsung s8+ too v
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Mavic Pro - Pro's and this a big one Ocusync which gives you longer range and less disconects  , longer flight time, controller has a led screen so you can fly easier without your phone  and a lot quieter bird so less chance getting shot down, lol  Cons- not having what the M Air has.

Mavic Air Pro's    has rear sensors , a little better camera , can get in different colors ,  better protected Gimbal , 2 year newer tech  and 8gb internal storage.  Cons- not having what the Mavic Pro has .

Price - you can get both of them now for around $800 on Amazon.

I would go for the Mavic Pro  or MPro 2 if it isnt to expensive.
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Real tough one, I see videos with no connection issues with the Air, then Google it and all goes mental with these issues. Why haven't they fixed the app, the ratings for the dji app is like 2 something, with android anyways.
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Mavic Pro.  Simply for the added autonomous flight modes and longer battery time.  Small differences of the size of the drone do not matter when you start considering the space required to pack the controller, extra propellers, extra batteries, ect.  I recommend the Fly More combo simply for the extra batteries and have fun.  
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Hushed Fury Posted at 2018-7-22 19:00
Mavic Pro.  Simply for the added autonomous flight modes and longer battery time.  Small differences of the size of the drone do not matter when you start considering the space required to pack the controller, extra propellers, extra batteries, ect.  I recommend the Fly More combo simply for the extra batteries and have fun.

Yeah the Doubi cases I bought for Spark, MP, and Air are the same size. No savings there on any of them.
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Need to know - What do you plan to use drone for?   Relaxation, Fun Flying, Photography, Sport, Inspection, Business, Search, Vacation recording, etc.
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Kingram Posted at 2018-7-22 18:51
Mavic Pro - Pro's and this a big one Ocusync which gives you longer range and less disconects  , longer flight time, controller has a led screen so you can fly easier without your phone  and a lot quieter bird so less chance getting shot down, lol  Cons- not having what the M Air has.

Mavic Air Pro's    has rear sensors , a little better camera , can get in different colors ,  better protected Gimbal , 2 year newer tech  and 8gb internal storage.  Cons- not having what the Mavic Pro has .

any idea when the MP2 is out?
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Hushed Fury Posted at 2018-7-22 19:00
Mavic Pro.  Simply for the added autonomous flight modes and longer battery time.  Small differences of the size of the drone do not matter when you start considering the space required to pack the controller, extra propellers, extra batteries, ect.  I recommend the Fly More combo simply for the extra batteries and have fun.

Yeah I'm gonna get fly more combo, what autonomous modes is there please?
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HedgeTrimmer Posted at 2018-7-22 19:12
Need to know - What do you plan to use drone for?   Relaxation, Fun Flying, Photography, Sport, Inspection, Business, Search, Vacation recording, etc.

vacation recording, and general fun, would like some nice photo's too, and of course video footage at 4k
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Hi. Thank you for choosing DJI as your first Drone. For additional reference let me post a link where you can find the comparison between both DJI Mavic Pro and DJI Mavic Air. You can also use this link to compare other DJI Drones. Thank you.

https://www.dji.com/products/com ... ndsite&from=nav
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DJI Stephen Posted at 2018-7-23 07:36
Hi. Thank you for choosing DJI as your first Drone. For additional reference let me post a link where you can find the comparison between both DJI Mavic Pro and DJI Mavic Air. You can also use this link to compare other DJI Drones. Thank you.

https://www.dji.com/products/compare-consumer-drones?site=brandsite&from=nav

Thank you Stephen, he only thing thats putting me off getting the Air, is simply the wifi, everything else seems perfect on the craft, but its simply not as stable as your Ocusync. so I wait and review and review and review.
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Atyl1972 Posted at 2018-7-23 01:29
vacation recording, and general fun, would like some nice photo's too, and of course video footage at 4k

Hi, I can't take the decision that you have to take and I have never flown a Mavic Pro and therefore cannot provide a comparison from own experience. I have started last year with Spark and this year upgraded to Mavic Air as soon as it was launched. I have until now never regretted the purchase, the opposite is the case. What I can witness is that for the purposes you have listed, it perfectly fits.
If you are comfortable to invest more, my recommendation would indeed be to wait for Mavic 2 and take your decision then.
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Atyl1972 Posted at 2018-7-23 01:08
any idea when the MP2 is out?

Best guess is September.
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Atyl1972 Posted at 2018-7-23 01:29
vacation recording, and general fun, would like some nice photo's too, and of course video footage at 4k

What El Diablo said.  Wait and see if DJI announces Mavic 2.

Camera on Mavic Air has had some soft focus areas due to alignment problems.
Mavic Pro and Mavic Air cameras are equivalent of high-end cellphone cameras, with added gimbal stabilization.  Images are okay, but far from Prosumer or Professional quality.  At moment, you would have to move up to DJI's Professional drones.  
I bought Mavic Pro P, knowing camera limitations, and with that am satisfied with image quality for purposes I used MPp for.  However, if I were going to want nice photo's and video, I would have bought into DJI's Pro line.  

Side piece of advise.  Start thinking about what Smartdevice you will use with drone you finally buy.  Smartdevice needs to be on DJI supported lists, else if you have problems you will get Infamous auto-response of your Smartdevice is not listed as supported.   Make sure Smartdevice has plenty of horsepower inside (fast cpu, lots of memory for GO-4 App to use).  
Finally, and most importantly a BRIGHT touch screen for viewing outside under El Sol.
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HedgeTrimmer Posted at 2018-7-23 11:16
What El Diablo said.  Wait and see if DJI announces Mavic 2.

Camera on Mavic Air has had some soft focus areas due to alignment problems.

Great advice       
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HedgeTrimmer Posted at 2018-7-23 11:16
What El Diablo said.  Wait and see if DJI announces Mavic 2.

Camera on Mavic Air has had some soft focus areas due to alignment problems.

ok thanks for that info, I currently use a Samsung s8+ which has a bright screen, not fantastic but one of the very brightest handsets there is available, also I have no knowledge of post video editing my footage, any ideas on a. starter piece of software for beginners, my photography editing is pretty good, however.
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Atyl1972 Posted at 2018-7-24 01:04
ok thanks for that info, I currently use a Samsung s8+ which has a bright screen, not fantastic but one of the very brightest handsets there is available, also I have no knowledge of post video editing my footage, any ideas on a. starter piece of software for beginners, my photography editing is pretty good, however.

Can't suggest any video editing software.  Haven't done video editing in many moons.  
When I did it was either using iMovieHD or video programs developed for very expensive platforms.

There are several people here, that can make suggestions on video editing software.

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Atyl1972 Posted at 2018-7-24 01:04
ok thanks for that info, I currently use a Samsung s8+ which has a bright screen, not fantastic but one of the very brightest handsets there is available, also I have no knowledge of post video editing my footage, any ideas on a. starter piece of software for beginners, my photography editing is pretty good, however.

There is a huge variety of video editing software and I would recommend you to simply test a few. There are even free ones that are very good and for many others you'll find free test versions. As a beginner you should focus on user friendliness. A good download address with big choice is this site: https://download.cnet.com/video-editing-production/windows/
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Wachtberger Posted at 2018-7-24 01:46
There is a huge variety of video editing software and I would recommend you to simply test a few. There are even free ones that are very good and for many others you'll find free test versions. As a beginner you should focus on user friendliness. A good download address with big choice is this site: https://download.cnet.com/video-editing-production/windows/

Thanks so much for that link, will check it out now. I currently run a MacBook, never edited video before, seems quite daunting
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Atyl1972 Posted at 2018-7-24 02:00
Thanks so much for that link, will check it out now. I currently run a MacBook, never edited video before, seems quite daunting

You are welcome, they have a Mac section as well on that site.
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Samsung s8+ is not a fully compatible device and many ppl are reporting issues on it. (Using the latest versions of dji go4)
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Alexey Batalov Posted at 2018-7-24 02:49
Samsung s8+ is not a fully compatible device and many ppl are reporting issues on it. (Using the latest versions of dji go4)

Ok, can you link me where the people are having issues as I haven't seen any yet, thanks.
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Can only offer personal experience. I started by buying a second hand (hardly used!) Spark via ebay. Knowing that I'd be using it as my starting point until as it was then an update was announced on the Mavic Pro. So I got comfortable flying the Spark over about 3 months. Then the Mavic Pro Platinum came out, and I ordered one as it fitted all my 'wouldn't it be nice if's after my experiences with the Spark. Have been flying the MPP now for nearly a year and am still happy with all that it has to offer. If I had had the option between the Air and the Platinum I still would have gone with the MPP - range, fly time and noise reduction are the deal breakers for me. The 60mb data rate on the camera capture only is an issue if you are shooting low light or needing clean details in the shadow areas of high key shots. There is a 'sweet spot' with the camera settings and the lower data rate becomes less of an issue IMO. All that said the Air is probably 'easier' to 'pack and go' - in other words will probably fit the needs of a more casual/general drone flyer.
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Lamplighter55 Posted at 2018-7-24 03:09
Can only offer personal experience. I started by buying a second hand (hardly used!) Spark via ebay. Knowing that I'd be using it as my starting point until as it was then an update was announced on the Mavic Pro. So I got comfortable flying the Spark over about 3 months. Then the Mavic Pro Platinum came out, and I ordered one as it fitted all my 'wouldn't it be nice if's after my experiences with the Spark. Have been flying the MPP now for nearly a year and am still happy with all that it has to offer. If I had had the option between the Air and the Platinum I still would have gone with the MPP - range, fly time and noise reduction are the deal breakers for me. The 60mb data rate on the camera capture only is an issue if you are shooting low light or needing clean details in the shadow areas of high key shots. There is a 'sweet spot' with the camera settings and the lower data rate becomes less of an issue IMO. All that said the Air is probably 'easier' to 'pack and go' - in other words will probably fit the needs of a more casual/general drone flyer.

Great rationalising, really appreciate your message. I've never flown a drone before so a complete newbie, I seem to lean towards the MP more, not the MPP as I cannot afford that as I want to get the fly more package whichever drone I get, so both the Air and MP fits my budget. Apart from the noise reduction, and obviously 3 more mins fly time, am I correct in saying that the MP and MPP share everything else?

I seem to be edging more towards the MP than the Air, as that wifi business would terrify me losing signal, but also have concerns over the DJI GO4 app with my Samsung s8+, although my wife and daughter both use iPhone.
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Hello..I think everyone has shared their nice and detailed perspective for Air and also Pro. As shared in another thread a while back, my wife went to an authorized dealer wanting to get a surprise Mavic Air for me prior to our honeymoon travel. The seller went through the various drones with her: Spark, Mavic Air, Mavic Pro and Mavic Pro Platinum. She was sold with Platinum on the spot and I could not have been happier with her choice. The drone is extremely solid, very compact, relatively quiet, good flight duration, and looks good.  As I read through many posts here, Mavic Air has many plus points however personally flight duration and distance matter as I could not imagine taking off and would have to land shortly after that. The duration and range offered by Mavic Pro Platinum is hard to beat at this time. We all have heard rumors and saw the leaked photos of what could be the Mavic 2 but it may be a while before we can get a hold of it. Keep us posted with your decision
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miketmtpro Posted at 2018-7-22 18:27
I strongly suggest you read all the reviews and noted app problems here so you can decide based on the mobile device you will be using. For many on Android of late the app experience has been unpleasant. Even some on iOS devices like Iphone 6 and Mini4's are now starting to have some complaints about serious video transmission problems.

I use these for occasional work. Also work for our local drone club. Many were satisified with DJI on their devices up until the latest months of app updates. Many users quite disgusted with the support related to these issues. Some with so many "aircraft disconnects" they are afraid to take it up.

the most logical comparison that I have seen. I LIKE your objectiveness.
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I received my MP in early May last year. And he liked me fantastically. There were a few crashes, after which I studied the internal device and found that it is a very maintainable device. Even without special qualification. I do not have a normal service near and I was quite enough instructions in Yutyube, and spare parts from AliExpress.
When the sale appeared in the MA - the first thought is to sell the MP and buy MA. However, when I found that the flight time was 7 minutes less, I canceled my desires. 7 minutes is just the time it takes to complete a task. . All flight time = time of approach + time of task execution. + time of return. Minus seven minutes is a lot.
A bright illustration is the flight of our colleague to the cruise liners that emerge into the ocean from the port in Florida. I do not make a reference here - on Yutube this is a rather popular project. There, if the MP is able to fly and for a long time to accompany the liner, the MA ​​only reaches and must immediately return.
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Alexei Merinov Posted at 2018-7-25 00:57
I received my MP in early May last year. And he liked me fantastically. There were a few crashes, after which I studied the internal device and found that it is a very maintainable device. Even without special qualification. I do not have a normal service near and I was quite enough instructions in Yutyube, and spare parts from AliExpress.
When the sale appeared in the MA - the first thought is to sell the MP and buy MA. However, when I found that the flight time was 7 minutes less, I canceled my desires. 7 minutes is just the time it takes to complete a task. . All flight time = time of approach + time of task execution. + time of return. Minus seven minutes is a lot.
A bright illustration is the flight of our colleague to the cruise liners that emerge into the ocean from the port in Florida. I do not make a reference here - on Yutube this is a rather popular project. There, if the MP is able to fly and for a long time to accompany the liner, the MA ​​only reaches and must immediately return.

I shared the same thought as you in terms of flight duration..completely agree.
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If you take these out on vacations, yes the MP with that ocusync, extended flight time will be huge.  I sold mine to my Brother In law and we took them to the beaches. He flew his MA, and I flew the MP. We had some pretty steady high winds. MP was fine. MA was moving and moving side to side. I took mine out about 1.2 miles into the ocean about 60' up. He tried to get out there but lost signal and his initiated RTH.

We also took shots of the same area. Just running up and down the coastline. He agreed when watching the video that the MP footage was more natural, and sharper especially when we flew over the rocks in the sea wall. MP image was detailed and crisp, MA seemed like it was smeared or something.

He wanted to compare them using the exact same settings. I said he can't do that. MP has around a full stop more of aperture. So that means more light gets in, a more shallower depth of field like most fast lens variants. So he set his basic settings enough to compensate the aperture stop difference.  The other major role player was he flew with a centered infinite focus. I did the same to see what would happen, but then I took the same passes and recorded them with tap focus. For me, that is another difference maker when you are going for a cinema effect.

He got his for a great deal. My sis would not let him buy it for any more than $450. It was only 2 days old. I told him meh, consider an early Xmas gift. He's fun to fly with.  He flew the MP when I had it there in Oct and said it was addicting.. yeah it can be.
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gkoylu_laferrari Posted at 2018-7-24 04:48
the most logical comparison that I have seen. I LIKE your objectiveness.

today I seen an authorised retailer for DJI and he explained to me that majority of issues he's seen with the Air and connection or disconnection I should say is user error, people set up their phone with the app activated BEFORE they insert the cable for their phone, the app then asks user to choose between WIFI and another option, people will always choose the wifi option, therefore after choosing wifi, they then insert the cable, which by then the RC assumes you're wanting a wifi connection, as when you finally insert the cable for the RC from phone, it doesn't automatically switch to RC, it STAYS with 1st decision (wifi).

I hope that makes sense, sorry if I grabbed one a little lol.
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Atyl1972 Posted at 2018-7-25 07:23
today I seen an authorised retailer for DJI and he explained to me that majority of issues he's seen with the Air and connection or disconnection I should say is user error, people set up their phone with the app activated BEFORE they insert the cable for their phone, the app then asks user to choose between WIFI and another option, people will always choose the wifi option, therefore after choosing wifi, they then insert the cable, which by then the RC assumes you're wanting a wifi connection, as when you finally insert the cable for the RC from phone, it doesn't automatically switch to RC, it STAYS with 1st decision (wifi).

I hope that makes sense, sorry if I grabbed one a little lol.

This could be very true in a lot of circumstances. Thank you..
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Alexei Merinov Posted at 2018-7-25 00:57
I received my MP in early May last year. And he liked me fantastically. There were a few crashes, after which I studied the internal device and found that it is a very maintainable device. Even without special qualification. I do not have a normal service near and I was quite enough instructions in Yutyube, and spare parts from AliExpress.
When the sale appeared in the MA - the first thought is to sell the MP and buy MA. However, when I found that the flight time was 7 minutes less, I canceled my desires. 7 minutes is just the time it takes to complete a task. . All flight time = time of approach + time of task execution. + time of return. Minus seven minutes is a lot.
A bright illustration is the flight of our colleague to the cruise liners that emerge into the ocean from the port in Florida. I do not make a reference here - on Yutube this is a rather popular project. There, if the MP is able to fly and for a long time to accompany the liner, the MA ​​only reaches and must immediately return.

I agree totally, for me I think it will be a deal breaker, especially when I start out and I'll wanna fly non stop for as much as I can, and over three batteries with each drone, you'll get approx 21 minutes more flying time and having held one today too, the MP is so small anyway, I know the Air is not a toy but it does look like one next to the MP and the larger drones in the series.
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miketmtpro Posted at 2018-7-25 05:46
If you take these out on vacations, yes the MP with that ocusync, extended flight time will be huge.  I sold mine to my Brother In law and we took them to the beaches. He flew his MA, and I flew the MP. We had some pretty steady high winds. MP was fine. MA was moving and moving side to side. I took mine out about 1.2 miles into the ocean about 60' up. He tried to get out there but lost signal and his initiated RTH.

We also took shots of the same area. Just running up and down the coastline. He agreed when watching the video that the MP footage was more natural, and sharper especially when we flew over the rocks in the sea wall. MP image was detailed and crisp, MA seemed like it was smeared or something.

How do you use the focus on the MP, do you tap screen or customise buttons on the RC?
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Atyl1972 Posted at 2018-7-25 09:01
How do you use the focus on the MP, do you tap screen or customise buttons on the RC?

C1 button assign to center focus. Tap to focus during flight or leave centered which is like infinite anyhow when videoing wide areas.

Most often I frame the scene or photo in manual, use the focus peaking tool. Get exactly what I want. Pretty much the same with a dslr
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Atyl1972 Posted at 2018-7-25 07:23
today I seen an authorised retailer for DJI and he explained to me that majority of issues he's seen with the Air and connection or disconnection I should say is user error, people set up their phone with the app activated BEFORE they insert the cable for their phone, the app then asks user to choose between WIFI and another option, people will always choose the wifi option, therefore after choosing wifi, they then insert the cable, which by then the RC assumes you're wanting a wifi connection, as when you finally insert the cable for the RC from phone, it doesn't automatically switch to RC, it STAYS with 1st decision (wifi).

I hope that makes sense, sorry if I grabbed one a little lol.

More with the MA, MP is not a wifi drone. Still, my typical setup on MP is RC connect the cable to device, power on device, power up RC, let them connect (mine auto loads the app when the USB is connected). Power up the MP and fly.

Spark is similar to MA, and I do things a little differently, but I do use Wifi instead of OTG and it's fine. I've used OTG as well, and it really wasn't any different. Some say the latency is better, but I have not seen that in my rig.
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