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Updates and batteries

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Updates and batteries

- Every car needs a tune-up now and then, and every drone does too. With the Mavic Pro, a tune-up can encompass a few different things, starting with the props. Some pilots recommend replacing them after every 50 flights or so, and it isn't bad advice. Those things rotate thousands of times per minute and are subjected to a lot of torque as the drone's motors speed up and slow down. Also, the leading edges of the props can get little nicks and rough edges that affect their ability to move air and make the drone work harder to maintain accurate hovering during flight. Think about replacing your drone's tires every now and then, and definitely do it if you find a small break or chip. Another tune-up process involves software updates. They happen, now and then, in the Mavic world and to several different things. The DJI GO app is updated, as is the firmware on the drone, itself, and the remote controller and in the batteries. Yes, even the drone's batteries get software updates on…

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