Are landing mats causing a problem with drone compass calibration?

Been reading through the above comments as I have one of the circular "folding" landing mats. I can quite understand how all of the problems arise.

My mat has 4 fabric loops and was provided with four plastic pegs with which to peg it down. I don't often use them as the mat is fairly stable at ground level on smooth, level ground, but now I'm contemplating removing the metal ring and always using the pegs to stabilise the mat.

As long as you aren't calibrating the compass near the ring it's not a problem. I've been using one for two years? now without any problems with my Inspire 1 and my FireFly 6.
 
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The problem that is being discussed is around the effect on the compass calibration of a drone caused by the presence of a steel, circular ring around the edge of a landing mat.
The "problem" was hypothetical and doesn't exist beyond the title of this thread.
There really aren't many (any?) problems with compass calibration that could cause a crash anyway.
 

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