Mavic Mini - CRASHED, Lost, Found, Humbled

See te conclusion here... https://youtu.be/oVircshCdmo
I learned a lot. What started out as just a simple test about orientation and proving the controller has nothing to do with it, ended up on a journey of learning.

What I learned:
-the Mini has limits
-the App does prompt you but gives you no time to react really.
-the updates revert the RTH values to 20m
-the craft & controller have to be connected to get mapping.
-the Find My Drone option is extremely accurate and useful.
- I will always check RTH height before every flight (45m min.).
- I will be ready to RTH at the slightest video feed breakup.

What I will learn:
Exactly how good is "DJI Refresh"... Is it worth it or is it a scam?

A lot of scary moments. I thought the Mini was in the river until I got the final coordinates. Another 5m up and I would have been fine. My RTH (I thought) was set at 40m. I am amazed that the craft functioned after being out all night in the sub freezing temperatures. And the Battery... WOW... it seems perfectly fine... It charged up and is holding the charge.

I am also amazed that the corrupt mp4 file recorrected itself after starting and stopping a new video (2 seconds) at home.

I am assuming that the DJI Refresh campaign will take at least a month if not more. I'll have to settle with flying the ZinoPro til then...

Unless the Zino2 becomes available... Anyone want to ship me one??

All in all... (after the fact) it was an adventure. It does give kudos to DJI for the Find My Drone option that works in real time 20 hrs after the fact.
#DJI #DJImini #Mavicmini
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