Beginner's Guide Part 1 - DJI Mavic Pro

[@EdRickerVlogs]

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[@aharonallina9469]

Ed Ricker Vlogs how often do you have to do the IMU calibration?

[@EdRickerVlogs]

Aharonityroni S I do it probably once a week or so, whenever I've been traveling with the drone in the bag a lot and it's been jostled around. thanks!

[@aharonallina9469]

Ed Ricker Vlogs your videos are helping me a lot I just got my mavic a few days ago and before this one I had a phantom 2 I hope to make videos in the future. Aaron, from Israel

[@dxgetmoneyable]

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[@alexandergrimus130]

Mine does not switch to gps and ready to go what am I doing wrong (just got mine today) thx

[@baeschler]

Ed, I am an old guy that uses sticky notes for memory. I only fly my Mavic Pro every three or four months. I have this video book marked and use it as a refresher every time I fly. Thank you. Please don't take this one down, ever.

[@lefteris.adamou.1]

You can also download this video

[@brianbrooking496]

@@lefteris.adamou.1depending if you have a KZbin subscription?

[@techunboxing8933]

You older now?

[@brianbrooking496]

@@techunboxing8933 i believe he is. He found a gap in the time space continuum and came back to future younger… could probably make a movie out of this

[@waterboy8999]

Do they not blow off?

[@atozappliancerepairllc]

I purchased the DJI last week I went through the manual over 6 times and could not get the drone to work properly. I ran into your video and watched it just once and got the drone to work 100% fine. I wrote a letter to the manufacture telling them they better be paying you for your time and work. Thank you VERY much !!!!

[@MaurieVanBuren]

I may be the only 61 year old woman who just had to have the Mavic Pro sooo thanks you for helping me figure out this wonderful tool, Im not great with technology but I am determined to learn

[@susanhankosky8586]

I’m 62 and just got one and I am going to learn just like you

[@flashufo8192]

Mmmmm Im 65 can I learn ?

[@nickstarwithguns7731]

I'm 68 can i learn to

[@andreerbs626]

I'm 84 and so iwill

[@skitsandvlogs4863]

Im 699 years old yes u read that right snd i have got 1 BOIIIIII

[@FrankieD62]

I just got a Mavic Pro and after watching hours of videos I found these. You are the best. You lay out all the information in order and in depth but plain spoken. I got more from your videos than any other videos and the manual at DJI. Thanks for doing this!

[@chopr1]

New Mavic Pro owner here and thank you! Made starting out much easier. Day 2 now and looking forward to learning more

[@guitarsan]

Very nice. Couple of additional tips. Put your cell phone in "airplane mode" so you don't get messed up with texts and/or phone calls while flying. Second, one of your remote antennas was deployed backwards in this video. You want both with the flat side facing towards the drone.

[@EdRickerVlogs]

Good point about the airplane mode. However, my remote antennae's don't turn that way. In order for them to point up away from the controller, they have to be oriented the way I have them in the video.

[@user-jq2hr4ep7v]

Ed Ricker Vlogs this might be a stupid question, but you don't have to do this every time😬😁

[@bitmaster2000]

+guitarsan, I don't where you get that idea from, but it's simply not possible to turn both antenna's in a way that they look the same, you would break one.

[@CL-nm6ps]

If you actually ever owned a mavic you would know that the antenna in fact is supposed to be in an opposing fashion

[@nolowatt1]

guitarsan aa

[@revellgordon1]

Great tutorial, just got my Mavic yesterday. I was kinda nervous and excited at the same time but with tutorials like this there should be no problems. Keep up the great work.

[@retrobilly1986]

I would have to say that this has to be one of the most informative videos out there. Straight to the point.

[@wde1978]

I really appreciate you taking the time to put this video tutorial together. Its nice being able to skip all of the beginner mistakes. Keep up the great work.

[@hannpj]

Very informative. I have had my Mavic Pro for a few months, but had to put it on the shelf for other priorities. Having to relearn the basics on vacation, I found this tutorial. As he says in the beginning, I wished I had known these tips when I first pulled it out of the box. The new (to me) world of drones can be overwhelming, and the DJI tutorials and guides leave a lot out for the beginner.

[@taylahnilsson1749]

I bought a platinum pro Mavic and was so afraid to fly it, but this video has helped me so much!! Thank you!

[@jonathanomgitsme]

Me too: it's a bit daunting at the outset, but Ed really does a nice job with orientation and explanation.

[@RalphBraseth]

Man, this is the best and most understandable info out there. I appreciate your effort and expertise.

[@ryulien]

Unboxed: Dec 21, 2017 I didn't know you were a time traveler o.O Why no videos of that?

[@EdRickerVlogs]

Ryulien haha that's a secret, no tutorials for that

[@lplp753]

Did i was the only one to go check the calender? xD HAHahah

[@Lukatatrishvili]

Lp Lp same 😂😂

[@george_rowe3094]

Ryulien 😂👍

[@FFxO]

back to the future IV

[@bitterbold]

Very informative and spot-on. I've watched so many drone "hands-on" videos but instead of providing real information most of them choose to be funny and waste your time. Well done Ed, much appreciated.

[@vercingetorixavernian8978]

This is the only comprehensive guide I found that holds your hand for every step. Crazy helpful.

[@andyvaldez26]

Thank you Ed for your tutorial. I'm going to attempt my first flight test off your instructions. Thank you for a clear instruction video. Appreciate your time.

[@esheero]

The antennas clip together to lock in place. You have to slide them together to get to work, its a little tricky at first. great vid BTW!

[@songsinthedrawer]

GREAT VIDEO! I wish I had an instructor with your skills when I was in my instrument flight phase of Army flight training years ago. You set the standard for instruction! Salute!

[@songsinthedrawer]

I will buy my Mavic Pro through your store link.

[@EdRickerVlogs]

Thank you for watching, I appreciate it!

[@JohnCuppi]

This is the first video I watched from you back when I got my Mavic pro 1. Had just bought my Mavic pro 1 in April 2017. Good times.

[@EdRickerVlogs]

Good times indeed!! I shot and edited this video in an afternoon/evening...never knew it'd blow up the way it did. Sometimes you never know what will take off. Good seeing you in the live stream the other night!

[@JohnCuppi]

@@EdRickerVlogs same here, it’s great that you ended up going toward fpv. I think you were one of the first in the Gps camera drone sphere side of KZbin to really take a look at that side of things.

[@richardallen7537]

Thanks for the tutorial, it saved me a ton of time trying to read the tiny book that came with my Mavic.

[@Syclone0044]

Pro tip: download all the manual PDFs from www.DJI.com - especially the Mavic Pro User Guide, which was not included in my brand new Mavic Pro I bought a month ago, and it contains a LOT more info than all the little printed booklets inside the Mavic box. That User Manual REALLY should have been included in the box, since there’s SO many features and settings and options and things to be aware of. Even after 45 Flights in 1.5 months with my Spark and Mavic Pro, I am still learning important new things all the time. (For instance: the DJI GO 4 app video settings default to 50hz for AntiFlicker, which only makes sense for Europe, and seems to result in weird flickering watching the videos on my HDTV. Anyone in USA should change that setting to 60Hz, I’m 99% sure. (Please comment if you have a definitive answer.)

[@corytrickler7933]

This video was super helpful and informative. I had my first flight with the Mavic Pro this past Sunday, and your video went a long way to make the process easier and more streamlined. I look forward to more excellent content. Thank you!

[@ColumbiaWaterGardens]

I build water features and am starting my KZbin channel. I love your video editing, the informative content, and the tips. You were my first video I liked on the mavic. Thanks for producing this video. -Carl

[@jeromeierome4523]

I buying one for myself for Christmas after doing two days of drone research. The Mavic caught my eye when it first came out. I’ve looked at many other drones but this video cemented my decision to go for the Mavic. Thanks for the great video

[@garthrichert5256]

It is kind people like you that make life good. Thanks for taking the trouble to help us novices.

[@Differentmedia]

Super helpful Ed! you got me into the air today to get some awesome shots of my friends rock climbing boulders in a remote wilderness area!

[@LeoMahoney70]

This vid was a HUGE help getting all the necessary set-up finished. I was soooooooooooo temped to hit "GO" when I got a GPS lock in my apartment, but I didn't give in! It's night and 10 below in Massachusetts right now, so the maiden voyage is on hold.

[@NoNonsenseKnowHow]

Great tips! Just picked up a Platinum today from FBMP

[@bradhowe7942]

I've owned a Standard 3 for a year now and am fairly proficient. Have not flown my new Mavic Pro yet (winter and windy) but I am enjoying watching helpful videos like yours for tips and advice. Thanks

[@douggraham5812]

This is WAY better than the skimpy tutorials provided by DJI, and the wordy ramblings from some other posters. Thanks a lot!

[@christophersmith7714]

Ed, I loved your face when the women and her dogs walked past! Classic!

[@SmartGadgetShow]

Christopher Smith yeah man I'm like the same

[@jmac2050]

how dare she step through a calibration in progress

[@JeronCradle]

I think it is because he just removed the rotors and was scared the dogs would bite it.

[@BlackCrowFilms]

hahaha

[@saskelee]

lmao im still laughing

[@AmazonandeBayGuru]

Thank you! Just picked up the DJI Mavic Pro and this video was super helpful!

[@iggy_tea]

OMG YOU TIME TRAVELED TO DECEMBER 21, 2017!

[@EdRickerVlogs]

lol

[@balor6044]

Ed your video is still the best intro for a first flight. Great to watch again if you've been away from the drone for a while.

[@photography4390]

I am a beginner as a youtuber blogger, you know this video is great for all of us and so many people watched and subscribed, I hope many of you like those who watched ... I hope when the day comes I will be just like you as a youtuber bloger ... thank you very much MJV Philippines

[@dagann1]

imagine if you will, going back in time to..ohh...hmm...1964 and go to an RC model hotspot with the Mavic Pro. The guys back in the day would freak! People spent fortunes to fly their garage made planes and the tech was extremely low in comparison. I'm 60 years old and blown away with the "progress" of modern living. The technology of today is awesome and the future looks bizarre with unknown discoveries!

[@wilfdarr]

Dude! I'm in my thirties: when I first got into RC, helicopters were $2-5k. No kid could afford that! Now, with 4k video, autonomous flight, etc they are $500! And that's not correcting for inflation. My dad took a sled to school so, ya, that's where we've come in 80 years…

[@camdenb8468]

Wilfred Darr actually this is $999.99. Is basically 1K. Trust me, I've had my Mavic Pro for awhile now

[@wilfdarr]

Camden B Sorry yes I know the Mavic is more, I meant that you can get an off brand with 4k video and basic return to home for as little as $500. The old nitro helicopters didn't have hover, return to home, and certainly not 4k video (heck you might have rigged a simple battery powered 35mm with a servo triggered shutter but no video camera of that time would have been light enough for a $5000 RC helicopter. We've come a long way! And that was only about 25 years ago.

[@TanyaKhanijow]

Really good description man! This was helpful.

[@peterhammond3892]

Yes I thought this too!

[@PekmezV2]

Why am i watching this i dont even have a mavic pro

[@jomelmarasigan]

Same dude. Thats became s dream😭

[@phumelelasimphiwe8195]

Enej Music me too 😂😂😂😂

[@Djaytekz]

Piss off then broke boi

[@robertflorean5953]

Te Kaha at least he don’t like his own comment

[@kamarasuresh6611]

Y'all can get one too at a very low cost

[@vagnersilva5465]

Important couple of extra points for beginners: * Never start a departing procedure on a dirty place like he did. The Mavic Gimbal is way to much sensible, and any particle can obstruct the motors. * if you play games of any kind, you can change the function of both the axis, so it can fix better for you taste (Controller settings). * You can enable the extra 30° of camera inclination so you'll be able to look up when flying (Settings》Gimbal》Advanced) * On aircraft settings, adjust the level of break. I reccomend just a little more than the standard. Anyway you like. * To take good pictures on extreme dark environments, change to Manual mode (M), ISO to 800 and raise the Shutter to more than 1 sec. Don't move the aircraft until the photo is done. * NEVER transport the drone without the Gimbal Clamp. Again, it's really sensible. * The height is measured according to the start point, not the level of sea. *Always observe the terrain around for long flights. Adjust the height for automatic return (RTH) based on the tallest thing observable. *You CAN actually use the Gimbal helmet to fly, unlike what he said, but never the clamp. In fact, the gimbal cover is a good way to fly in dangerous places and it does not affect the aircraft at all. Note: The helmet blurs the image a little. Good flight

[@robertdoran7387]

Wow. 5 years ago. Just bought a used Mavic Pro platinum Saturday 5-7-22. Yeah. A bit behind the curve. Your video is a good intro for beginners. New subscriber here! Thank you.

[@d3m3tr3s]

I'm here because I just got my Mavic Pro and I know SHIT about it!!! +1 if you here for the same reason!

[@songqiu8263]

+1

[@GAMETHERAPISTYT]

Ya

[@willie2843]

I know a lot about it and I have one. I came here to see if I was fucking up something with it. +1

[@MrBeardog12345]

Today, Pro Platinum.

[@pvtaitchison]

Same here +1

[@VelvetRevolver4036]

Thanks for the video man. I just got my Mavic today!!! Awesome!

[@Peter-mu2su]

Wait December 21? 2017!?!?

[@JimmyM1725]

Thanks Ed I am a brand new Mavic Pro user and this guide will help me log my first flight.

[@tmortgan]

Dude, you rock. This is, without question, the best resource I have found so far.

[@jch5150]

Great video, always helpful to learn new tips. My request would be for a video specifically about proper gimbal settings and thumb wheel management for smooth cinematic shots when it comes to moving the camera up and down while filming. I seem to struggle with that. Thanks for the video!

[@EdRickerVlogs]

Thanks Jason! Have you seen my video here? kzbin.info/www/bejne/bJzJpn2ue5iDi68

[@jch5150]

I watched it again, that helped. Thanks Ed!!

[@TheRoninMaster]

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[@BBRC7612]

Can i ask if calibration needs to be done outside before use if its been done at home (inside)?

[@coinsagE46m3]

11:34 Uh, you have max flight distance set to 2000 meters, aka 2 kilometers.

[@bigrockets]

thank you Ed, I have been thinking about buying one of these drones for awhile now. This video showed me things about this drone that I really like, rather than spending the money on it and finding out that A: I don't like it, or B: that its above my experience level to fly it.

[@jimwortham8634]

How much does it cost

[@kencaudrelier2278]

Ed Just bought a Mavic Pro - just getting used to flying it and trying to get to grips with all the various instructions Great video - Beginner's Guide Part 1 - DJI Mavic Pro Looking forward to seeing more - you have a good voice to follow - this is very important

[@NickNimmin]

Excellent tutorial!

[@rishabhrawat6430]

Drone camera manga dena

[@photographermarbella]

Great video, nice and straight forward. The is almost NO actual ,instructions packaged with the Mavic Pro and most of the videos seem to skip from election at opening the box to flying and making amazing videos. What some one need to do is explain all the starting stuff so you dont end up in a tree like me!

[@photographermarbella]

Question: firmware update out of the box too? At the moment there is a version 3 for the drone and a version 2 for the controller but should they not be the same version i.e. downgrade the Mavic to match the controller?

[@EdRickerVlogs]

Hi Kevin, thanks for watching! My firmware was actually up-to-date right out of the box. However, if you connect the controller to the drone and app with cellular connection, it will scan the devices automatically and update the firmware very easily. As for a firmware discrepancy between the controller and the drone, I don't know...mine seems to match. That's odd to me.

[@emanueleborghini3186]

Well, there is no real instructions because they don't expect people to buy this as "learning drone". I guess..

[@Crazybizo]

You still getting paid for 90210?

[@joelx10001]

Crazybizo ?

[@vpweber]

ROFL 🤣 Mr Priestly in the house!

[@AridersLifeYT]

hahah yeah it does look like him, kinda

[@kristianos4599]

Crazybizo i

[@nikwood8400]

Superb and much more thorough and informative than DJI's own tutorials. You are an excellent communicator - and that's from a former BBC TV guy! Thanks...

[@strebis6]

Just got one off eBay, I know it’s older now but the good reviews sold me.

[@pablonieves]

im liking the DJI ty for the review i believe im going for it

[@EdRickerVlogs]

Great! Consider using my purchase link to order: click.dji.com/AElm23aHNE0v6OgCNhZN?pm=custom

[@HoloHoloAdventures]

I have been looking at buying this drone. Great information in this review.

[@KendallTodd]

Thank you for teaching people!

[@gayanranasinghe1840]

Bought one used yesterday, this is by far the best guide. Thanks Ed!

[@DrozChann3L]

thank for this, i have my new mavic pro platinum sitting for a year and my mind is into flying now.

[@burnsanchez]

hey i visited your video because im interested to buy this drone...but after seeing you can time travel i changed my mind im more interested to buy one of your time machine....please send me the link...thank you so much 👊😎

[@EdRickerVlogs]

It's not for sale, but here's a demo of it in action: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iX6kimudftqCfLM

[@jamesbedell7261]

Hi Ed, just got a Mavic pro and l’m have a hard time turning on and off the controller, any suggestions???

[@quixitoc4968]

James Bedell to turn on the controller, press once, and when it shows the battery level, press and hold the button. To turn the remote off, press the power button once, and when the screen turns blank, press and hold.

[@terrywbreedlove]

quixitoc thank you

[@donshort3332]

Great video thank you.

[@troopz4683]

Had firmware probs with my first mavic so returned it just received my replacement and i am now all ready to fly. Superb video would have no chance without it!

[@thekidsta1]

Im late to the game. Just bought one of these drones after a few years of debating about it. SO GLAD i found this video. Thank you!

[@ygamage]

That was really helpful Appreciate it

[@renderforest9295]

0:22 look at the date stamp welcome to future 😁

[@Justin-uc8sc]

Welcome to the NOW future

[@Satya8899]

the new mavic camera broke from the clamp while flight why it happened...the camera broke and mavic crashed

[@mikeburr114]

Amit Kumar you d0nt fly with the clamp on

[@RaymondYocum-uw5hd]

Yikes! Did they repair the camera?

[@MassimoPardini]

You couldn't do a Better video then this one man. Bravo!!!

[@spdoosh]

Nice tutorial, very informative thanks, from a newbie. I picked up a used Mavic Pro Platinum today, 25 hrs on the clock with lots of accessories.

[@joepatroni8777]

11:34 Think you meant 2000 meters not 200

[@84tubbs18]

If you mean flying above 200 is Right 400 is Max but more than likely you mean something else so my bad

[@84tubbs18]

+84 Tubbs 2000 is definitely in a no-fly zone a lot of people fly below 400 ft stealth Choppers stay off of radar by fly under 500 ft and mask movement bye moving in sync with an electrical object in motion

[@josephinebogaerts5847]

Yep he Set it up to 2Km

[@karrarkgold4251]

i dont have one 😥😥 so y i watch this 🤔😂 cuz i love it but cant buy it $$$😖😭

[@davidjpaxton]

HEY! You have the inboxed date as Dec 21, 2017 ..... but that has not happened yet, today its only July 22, 2017 ..... Wait! Is this a time warp video? Lol, I hope so.

[@wendymourelatos2511]

David Paxton ,pp bkghfcnm,

[@ddbbloch4457]

So glad you kept this video up! I have only used my Mavic Pro once, 6 years ago, and watched this back then... Long story, but now I want to get it going again. Had to buy new batteries! There is so much I need to learn, and as someone said below, I am an old guy also, and really need the help. I hope the Go4 software is still okay! Can't figure out how to update it...

[@Woor369]

Very nice ... thank you I'm debating pro or platinum

[@emilskraem4752]

He doesn't need more than 200 meters... this thing can fly 8000 meters away from you...!

[@BlackCrowFilms]

Legal distance is 500 feet, after that line of sight is lost unless you are Superman :D

[@dexter7425]

he had it set to 2000 lol

[@colearts8676]

Cerus98 the the no fly zone laws are laws not reccomendations

[@roymazz]

I think he meant to say 2000 meters since that's what was showing on the screen when he was talking about it

[@aj-qn7nm]

Kriss987 exactly

[@spinb]

The best advice I can give a new Mavic owner is: Remember To Remove The Gimbal Guard!! And then keep it off because you're gonna forget to take it off someday.

[@valentinuntersmayr1526]

What will happen if i don't remove it?

[@MLGBrownCat]

why?

[@billrundell2097]

Just like I have seen on military aircraft before flight time, add a red banner remove ribbon to the Gimbal Gard. The company should have done it.

[@chrismne92]

5:26 - 5:33 Awwww :3

[@lemmemads]

Dronexpro

[@thetruebrit85]

Absolutely brilliant tutorial! My Mint Mavic Pro arrives next week. I wait with eager anticipation. Already own a Dji Mavic mini. Only had her for two weeks. I managed to find a almost new Dji Mavic Pro combo edition. The price was to good to not get her. Anyways cheers mate big help this video is. Massive help infact. Thanks very much indeed.

[@datboyfilmz1826]

Great video can wait to see how you process the footage thanks for this tuturial .

[@valclements1244]

This might already have been mentioned but on the setting for max height and max distance Ed says distance is set at 200 meters, when in fact it shows it's set a 2 kms i.e 2000 meters

[@neilreid9005]

Super helpful for me- I've been learning all I can on drones via KZbin and your channel. Picked up a Mavic Pro yesterday and now all I want to do is skip all my responsibilities and fly this thing. : ) Looking forward to learning much more from you and others.

[@D45VR]

Just got one today as birthday (71...) gift from my son. Feels like I'm going back to school but eager to fly this thing. Amazing technology.

[@JCGray52]

Just pulled out my now old Mavic Pro out to fly again and remembered your excellent instructional videos from the past. Came here to refresh my knowledge. Had to order new batteries from Amazon considering I did not realize that letting them sit idle would ruin them. I would be curious to know if you are still flying drones today and if so.....which one(s)? Thanks again for your early work on the Mavic Pro instructional videos. Still useful IMHO.

[@2NDCBT]

I STILL use this video as a fallback when I haven't used my Mavic for a while. I even use the same settings as you!!!

[@xxDONMEGAxx]

Just got a new mavic pro after only having cheapie drones Very helpful video ! Thank you, exactly what I needed

[@malcite]

Great video. Considering getting this very drone and i was pretty sure already, but seeing all the safety features that are on it to make sure that nothing happens to the drone due to stupid actions on my part is a really big comfort.

[@tomdfl2943]

As a new Mavic owner, I found this video to be an excellent resource. Thank you very much for all the great information and I look forward to watching more

[@nigelcheffers-heard447]

A really good introduction to the Mavic Pro. Concise and to the point.

[@stephenkrecidlo4269]

Great video instruction for 1st time users here. Have been watching so many videos before I dare take mine out for it's first flight. This has been the best so far!

[@douglasgilb186]

thanks ed i'm like the guy who only uses the drone every 3 mos or so. your vids help immensely with familiarizing myself again with my mavic pro platinum. i just retired and hope to use it more often. thanks again.

[@josvandervossen2371]

Nice summary of what you need to know prior taking off with a new Mavic Pro. Thanks for this video

[@troopz4683]

First flight today, flew like a dream (beginner mode) Can,t wait to get out with it again tomorrow.

[@CollosalTrollge]

For a beginner , first time , and not rally sure if i really need it or want it or why i want it apart from i love the way you can capture scenery and especially when you are on a road trip or you go to the coast. simply amazing..... so ...for a beginner....my question.... get the Air for saving and budget, or just get the Pro1 , or do i just get the Pro2 and get it done with?

[@markchambers6769]

U saved me so much time , u made it very easy to set my drone up for the first time

[@PaulBeausang]

Great introductory video - much better than DJI's own offering.

[@conordia6906]

This was great thank you. Does it matter what sequence you power down the drone & controller?

[@_AlienPhotography_]

You're actually supposed to slide the Antenna apart, then lift up. So there is no snapping on closing either to avoid damage.

[@KuntalKar-u8v]

The first and only video which got my drone off the ground and into the air after 1 year in the box - all other were hopelessly complicated

[@EdRickerVlogs]

Glad to hear!

[@ynotitsme]

Thanks Ed. For the detailed information on a beginners guide for piloting a Dji Mavic Pro Drone

[@flyhi2773]

OK. I have followed this step by step and it worked. To noobs, this does need doing outside, preferably in good light. Got a little lost as to where in settings you'd gone once or twice but managed to find it. IMU started off green but did it anyway, compass did need setting. It's looking good. Bit cloudy so it's not getting light very fast today. I must admit I found the cable coming out of the mini iPad 4 uncomfortable, so I’ve ordered an Anbee front holder to sit the iPad in front of the antennae. I also don’t like the bag. I’m but an hour or so from my maiden flight just waiting for the sun to rise, all charged, updated and ready to fly. I set measurements to imperial but a lot remains metric like max altitude, I take it that’s fine. I’m sticking to beginner mode for starters