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Re:DJI Drone Flies over the Top of Mount Everest by josefresco on Wednesday August 31, 2022 @10:21AM (#32662394)
I have a Mavic Mini. With a small drone, and a windy environment "return to home" can be scary given that the drone flies to max altitude first before returning home. It makes sense, but a little terrifying.
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Re:DJI Drone Flies over the Top of Mount Everest by psadri on Wednesday August 31, 2022 @11:37AM (#32663598)
I agree with this sentiment. The first time it happened the drone was fighting its way back home against a strong head wind. It was nerve racking to watch the battery level dropping almost to zero…. Just before the drone landed.
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Re:DJI Drone Flies over the Top of Mount Everest by mikey_p on Wednesday August 31, 2022 @11:19AM (#32663267)
You can customize the RTH altitude each time you fly if it seems too high.
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