Why I finally picked up a mav pack for my drone

If you've spent any time flying drones lately, you've probably realized that buying just the drone itself is rarely enough, which is why I eventually caved and grabbed a mav pack. There is this weird honeymoon phase when you first get a new Mavic or any similar compact drone where you think, "Yeah, one battery and a remote is all I need." Then you get out into the field, the sun is hitting just right, you're getting the shot of a lifetime, and suddenly that dreaded low-battery beep starts screaming at you. It's a total mood killer. ...

May 7, 2026 · 7 min · Stephane Reid