META-REVIEW: Complete list of Mavic features & what people are saying about it

[4wd]

The IMU calibration is unexpectedly complicated

 

[Fplvert]

The IMU calibration is unexpectedly complicated

Yeah, strange! At least no mention of refrigeration needed.

 

[Greenenvey]

Do you have to do that before every flight?

 

[4wd]

Only if it says you must, with my P3 I haven't needed do it for months and then it wasn't demanded.

 

[eaglegoaltender]

META-REVIEW: Complete list of Mavic features & what people are saying about it

msinger: Never ceases to amaze me the amount of information and assistance you put out here for the benefit of all - a thank you seems a little hollow considering the consistency, time and selfless efforts you put forth. So very much appreciated no doubt by all.

 

[threegs]

Looks like conflicting info about the camera's exposure abilities. One part says it can take 2 second long exposures and another part lists shutter speed 8sec - 1/8000th sec. Am I misinterpreting something?

 

[Multicoptertec]

Looks like conflicting info about the camera's exposure abilities. One part says it can take 2 second long exposures and another part lists shutter speed 8sec - 1/8000th sec. Am I misinterpreting something?

From the DJI spec list:

Shutter Speed 8s -1/8000s

 

[dtviewer]

But why?

For me...one reason and one reason only. The ability to use a tablet with a sunshade.
That's a must down here in Florida.
If someone comes up with an aftermarket tablet holder for the mavic then all bets are off.

 

[m0j0]

Look the quality of the Mavic

Obviously the Phantom will stick around.

Is this the infamous unfocused video? The one where the operator doesn't focus the lens on the Mavic?


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[Wacker2611]

Thank you msinger, as always. That is the single most useful post on every forum that I've started visiting for this thing. Ordered, and can't wait, my beloved P3a's on eBay.


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[Jetlagged787]

msinger, you are an absolute star and one who selflessly devotes much of your own time for the benefit of others.

We really appreciate your presence on the forum. Thank you for such a detailed and enlightening thread.

 

[whitey66]

Great job!!!

 

[BayouBill]

Welp, time to invest in a microUSB-to-HDMI cable. Would definitely be neat to have a larger monitor next to you for displaying FPV to a crowd.

Isn't the USB port used to connect to the controller? If not how does it connect? Too bad the RC TX does not support HDMI.

 

[BayouBill]

The IMU calibration is unexpectedly complicated

Exactly like 3DR Pixhawk flight controller. Also dual IMU and compass is similar. Is it possible....?

 

[kmaluo]

Isn't the USB port used to connect to the controller? If not how does it connect?

Yes, a micro usb port with a lightning adapter or a standard USB port. No chance of HDMI through USB at the moment. No drivers, and I'm sure DJI is going to milk their proprietary display sales first.

 

[Benglian]

Is there any type of screen sharing available? I half-recall something about sharing the experience, but that might just be with the DJI Goggles? I have a pair of Moverio BT-200's and I'm hoping I'll be able to rig them to somehow get the video feed while I fly the sticks.
They're Android but 4.0 and not compatible with the current Go app....

 

[TonG]

Looks like conflicting info about the camera's exposure abilities. One part says it can take 2 second long exposures and another part lists shutter speed 8sec - 1/8000th sec. Am I misinterpreting something?

DJI quoted that the gimbal was stable enough to take 2 seconds exposures and still getting sharp pictures

 

[Morgon]

Isn't the USB port used to connect to the controller? If not how does it connect? Too bad the RC TX does not support HDMI.

Well, yes and no. While the OOTB cable does attach to the µUSB on the left side, there's also a central USB-A on the underside that you can use if you don't mind it looking odd.

If the controller can output through both at the same time, then you could have your phone connected and still have "HDMI out" using an adapter.

Edit: Nevermind. Blade Strike clarified that the 'video out' was just stating that either port can be used to drive the Go app on the mobile device.

 

[LameDuck]

Amazing OP. Well done, sir.

I agree! Nicely done and much appreciated. You answered some important questions for me; time to place my order.


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[kmaluo]

Maybe not HDMI from the USB-A, but since you can drive the Go App from the USB-A, and you can get video-out from the µUSB, maybe you can get the best of both worlds?

With Android, you can Chromecast your entire phone screen to a TV. That would be an option.