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Mavic pro is 5 weeks into repair at maplins

Apparently should be back next week, can’t say I am impressed with the speed of service or updates but at least it’s fixed

I went to Maplin so I had some support but it seems they have the worst customer care around just a quick warning for anybody thinking the same
 
Regy53 said:
Mavic pro is 5 weeks into repair at maplins

Apparently should be back next week, can’t say I am impressed with the speed of service or updates but at least it’s fixed

I went to Maplin so I had some support but it seems they have the worst customer care around just a quick warning for anybody thinking the same
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I think it's more due to being a third hand in the chain or whatever it's called.

Understand your frustration though, they was labelled as a reseller so you'd expect decent support, saying that I have no idea what the other resellers are like.

If you get more issues (hopefully not) can you try going direct?
 
bingham67 said:
I have neither and flying in the morning (bad planning I know) I guess what I do have is original Spark packaging case I have removed the propellers and put both batterys in the snug battery compartments.

So battery that was in Spark is now in the compartment I didnt think would be safe to have it still in the drone
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Just for people information I had no issues although at Stansted my drone got opened up and swabbed no issue coming back though Edinburgh it went straight through.

I just kept everything how it was in the box and put battery in the box compartments did not put any guard on connections
 
I use the Team Blacksheep lipo bags (mainly because they have the TSA rules on them), I've been through security (US/Amsterdam/Paris), no issues at all with any quantity (had around 30 lipos a few times), the prop tool on the other hand, even under 3", they go nuts over!!
 
Addicted said:
I use the Team Blacksheep lipo bags (mainly because they have the TSA rules on them), I've been through security (US/Amsterdam/Paris), no issues at all with any quantity (had around 30 lipos a few times), the prop tool on the other hand, even under 3", they go nuts over!!
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You mean that blunt instrument? :p Not the 30 lipos you could short in tandem and cause all kinds of smoke and fire on the plane? :D
 
Bradmax57 said:
from my experience I wouldn't really bother with a cheapo one, they fly nothing like any dji ones, they are actually more difficult to fly if you ask me, beauty about the spark etc is that if you feel your not in control etc just let go of the sticks and it will (or should) just hover. Having said that I bought my son a Husban X4 Desire H502E for xmas, it was only £50 and I think it might be the cheapest GPS drone available, no FPV but he'll have fun with it
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Cheers for the info. The Sparks do look relatively simple to fly as a lot is automated. Tempted just to splash the cash now!
 
gort said:
Cheers for the info. The Sparks do look relatively simple to fly as a lot is automated. Tempted just to splash the cash now!
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If you have it to burn then I guess why not.

Personally I got a £40 toy quad to mess about with and break, then purchased a racer.
 
Delvis said:
If you have it to burn then I guess why not.

Personally I got a £40 toy quad to mess about with and break, then purchased a racer.
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The point I was getting at was that a cheap £40 one is in no way a comparison to a half decent drone but understand what your saying, there really like chalk and cheese, ive bought cheapo ones and they just bounce of walls etc whereas I can fly my mavic or spark in the house with total faith and confidence, but on another note, has anyone ever taken a drone to the French alps? I'm going skiing in Jan and fancy taking my mavic just wondering what their like over there with them?
 
Bradmax57 said:
The point I was getting at was that a cheap £40 one is in no way a comparison to a half decent drone but understand what your saying, there really like chalk and cheese, ive bought cheapo ones and they just bounce of walls etc whereas I can fly my mavic or spark in the house with total faith and confidence, but on another note, has anyone ever taken a drone to the French alps? I'm going skiing in Jan and fancy taking my mavic just wondering what their like over there with them?
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Only thing I'd be concerned about is mist, you'd be surprised how soggy the quad can get
 
Anyone taken their drone out in the snow yet?
Snow has settled where I work and it's dry/minimal winds so will see if I can take the Spark out at lunch.
 
Anyone using the android app not getting the autofocus beep with the mavic anymore? I use C1 on the controllor to focus and it seems to focus fine but no beep confirming it. If I touch the screen it does it?
 
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