12 Tips - First flight tips with the DJI Mavic Pro

I really tried making it shorter but I packed in some really good content in here for you in this one. In this part 2 video of the DJI Mavic Pro, I show you what to do when you take your Mavic out for the first flight. I go through what I do before each flight and walk you through the details of setting up some of the controls.
Watch the DJI Mavic Pro Setup video: • 12 Tips - How to setup...
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Intro
1) Find an open field or park
2) Remove gimbal cap and bracket
3) Place Mavic on flat surface with camera pointed out and away from you
4) Power up remote, then the Mavic and then the DJI Go app
5) Set beginner mode
6) Return to Home
7) Calibrate the compass
8) Set camera to auto
9) Auto take off and landing
10) Understand the remote control
11) Practice orientation
12) Focus and Record
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DJI Mavic Pro unboxing:
• DJI Mavic Pro - Unboxi...
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[@karengibbs5213]

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[@rustyshackleford3647]

Excellent! I've been watching many videos to familiarize myself before flying. I bought the pro bundle a month ago or so and have never flown. I have several of the new generation RC planes (electric/lithium ion cell), but still practicing on simulator. The best thing I picked up on this was your take on orientation. Great method.. with planes, you have to maintain speed and can't fly in reverse.. makes practice tough and expensive. I can't wait to get started, but this day off is a soaker.. foiled again!

[@FlytPath]

Happy flying

[@joehopper2274]

Thank you. Been a Mavis Pro owner since its release. Haven’t flown it for a couple of years. Brought it to Florida with us this winter and watched this video as a refresher course. Very, very helpful and I took notes. Getting ready to fly and photo/video our incredible surroundings.

[@Gray32223]

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[@neilreid9005]

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[@FlytPath]

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[@patrickfuston8986]

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[@FlytPath]

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[@wendycain7225]

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[@midnight4456]

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[@normk5761]

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[@FlytPath]

That means a lot thank you

[@Al-Gore-ithm]

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[@barrysharp1151]

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[@FlytPath]

Barry Sharp that means a lot. Thanks for the comments

[@topixfromthetropix1674]

Good video, I would suggest showing new pilots about setting the HOME position before flying away. Everything else was spot on!

[@danfrance4943]

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[@wyliewweeks]

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[@Wireless1580]

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[@Wireless1580]

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[@FlytPath]

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[@PatrickBrinksma]

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[@skippyi6969]

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[@FlytPath]

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[@mozzie7043]

Thanks for making this video! my dad just got a mavic pro and was looking for something like this!! thanks pease out

[@FlytPath]

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[@FlytPath]

Great to hear

[@andreacarrillo184]

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[@davidjermy2524]

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[@aprilbrown9778]

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[@FlytPath]

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Still helping too I’m taking my drone to Balboa park today for my first flight , feeling confident about it thanks

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[@bassoonman211]

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[@FlytPath]

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[@FlytPath]

Thanks glad it helped. 100k would be nice :)

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[@FlytPath]

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[@timstraveltruck7724]

Hey Aldryn, having just bought my Mavic Pro and waiting impatiently to go get my basic training and license as required here in Dubai before I can fly it, I started looking for 'Beginner's Guides" to using a Mavic. Luckily I found yours early on and can I just say they are excellent. Clear, precise, well presented, you cover everything, and they're easy to watch so I find myself paying attention to the Tips, not thinking "But why....?", "But how....?"- because you've covered it. Really well done - DJI should be using you, not "Ty" to present their products. I couldn't watch theirs, I had to switch them off!

[@FlytPath]

Wow Tim I really appreciate your comments. Means a lot to hear that after all the work put in. Thanks again

[@msNiCH07]

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Thanks, your video helps a lot. My first Mavic had gimbal issues right out of the box, just got the new one back, i'm nervous about this thing now. Subbed.

[@FlytPath]

Thank you. Glad you got it fixed. Feel free to message if you gave questions.

[@vishuscirquel]

just got it up and down safely...lol...its a start! Definitely will message you with questions as they arise.

[@FlytPath]

Baby steps. It's easy to get over confident.

[@vishuscirquel]

yeah I hear ya, but I was shaking almost after landing it, dont think thats my problem, yet anyway....lol.

[@FlytPath]

That's normal.

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Excellent video.

[@FlytPath]

Thanks

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Super helpful and in depth tutorial. Going to look for more of your Mavic videos now. Just ordered one yesterday and trying to get as much info as possible before it arrives. Thanks

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Great Video Thanks

[@FlytPath]

Thank you

[@RAdams]

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[@FlytPath]

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[@isaacbleboo5552]

Steps well explained i think i can now go for my first fly. thanks Isaac.

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[@TheReal-HopeBoykinDance]

Took my first flight today, a whole 3 minutes. Thanks for your clarity!!! Great information and tutorials!

[@FlytPath]

HopeBoykinDance that's great to hear. No need to rush it. Take your time.

[@foregroundmedia]

Bro, THANKYOU so much. Just bought a mavic & ur vids are awesome... ooooone small thing (as I'm a video producer), I think ur audio is clipping/distorting (2 vids i've seen now).. Am more than happy to help get ur recording setting right if need... Don't let that tech issue detract from your awesome content! Cheers man.. ;)

[@FlytPath]

Gavin Emmanuel thanks I really appreciate it. I'll check into that audio thing too.

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I am planning on getting this drone every DJI drone I have bought I always watch your videos rather than the instructions it is so much easier and you explain everything in detail...Great Vid👍

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agree

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[@FlytPath]

Awesome!! Get out and fly!!!!

[@tswitz65]

Well done! Thank you! Very helpful in getting myself orientated before I even receive mine.

[@brianyoder240]

This is so awesome, I just purchased a used mavic pro. I’m so stoked on learning to fly it.

[@meithesu]

I like the video

[@alsobrook4336]

Hello replying to my comment about the green blur I fixed it that App had a glitch I reloaded it and my iPad works great now thank you anyway have a great day and I like your videos I'm still watching because I just bought my mavic and I do not want to apply at other than beginner mode until I learn more

[@FlytPath]

Nice. Happy flying Brian

[@casadosarandis]

Very well explained! For a beginner like me, it's really helpful. Thanks a lot!

[@hartzland7658]

Thanks for the superb tutorial. Just brought my Pro but been nervous to fly it yet, this has given me the confidence to try my first flight.

[@51Drones]

Nice channel here bud! Just found ya today.

[@FlytPath]

Thanks!! You just got a new sub from me.

[@reginaldwalton]

Great tips - of course I was underneath trees on my first flight and it got stuck in the trees - LOL. Question: What brand is that tablet holder are you using? Will it work with a galaxy tab?

[@FlytPath]

Tablet holder: Mavmount.com (Use promo code flytpath)

[@emcee2555]

You're a natural educator brotha! Great videos. clear, concise, and thorough, exactly what I was looking for as a beginner flier here.

[@jessh9141]

Ready to take my Mavic for her maiden flight. Thank you so much, awesome tutorial.

[@MadDestroyer93]

Besides calibrating the compas, would you also recommend calibrating the IMU everytime we fly?

[@FlytPath]

I do an imu when I first purchase the drone and then only after it tells me in the app. Also if you ever. Have a small crash or feel it’s drifting would I do it.

[@vistagraphsnet]

I just tried to fly my drone for the first time and ran into this problem: I live 3 mile from a class D airport (no tower no operator) and got the message telling me to use caution and there was a YES to click on, I could not get rid of the YES and the essage prevented me from seeing anything on my Iphone X. So I flew it anyway visually. Unfortunately I could not see the still photo button or the video buttons so guessed at it, I hear the click so I knew I got one photo. I contacted tech support who told me to download the Go 4 software again. I will find out tomorrow if it works ( too dark to fly now). Your video is great but you forgot to calibrate the compass.

[@FlytPath]

vistagraphsnet calibration is at 3:50

[@samuelpalumbo1177]

Aldryn your videos are super helpful, much easier to watch than too read that tiny manual. Thank you man.

[@Uslogisticsman]

Thank you Flytpath. Excellent overview!!!

[@thomasvasquez9758]

Very clear and concise video. Haven’t bought a drone yet, still researching, but you’ve given me a lot of tips on what to do and not to do, thanks. I do have a question regarding flying a drone near a international airport. What might be the restrictions if any. Thanks again and look forward to your response.

[@FlytPath]

Thanks I appreciate that. I wouldn’t know international regulations but I’m sure you can find some info online about specific ones.

[@Syclone0044]

THomas VAsquez The DJI GO app you fly with, has a “GEO Zone” auto updated database of no fly zones and restricted zones. It will not let you fly there depending on the level of restriction. So you could download the app and tap “Enter equipment” and “Camera view without connection” will let you see the main drone screen even without owning a drone. Then look around your area. Make sure you let the app perform all its updates, there are 3-7 categories of updates in the About section.

[@thomasvasquez9758]

Syclone0044 Hey Syclone, that’s for the follow-up, appreciate the info. Will look into that app for sure.

[@ImaginaryArts4281]

Hi there sir! I've been following your videos for a while, and now I already purchased my own Mavic Pro, but I just wanted to share my experience with my Mavic it happens that I've encountered this message "Rc remote control signal lost" I don't know why I have encountered this one? Before this happens I just try to push my mavic to its range in my hometown and it reached about 2000ft distance and 200ft height, then I decided to comeback facing forward to where my homepoint is, but when it reaches about 300ft distance and still 200ft height, this happens "RC remote control signal lost" I was freak out and thinking my mavic flies aways, I don't have eyes on my screen, so what I did I come out to my house and tries to see if I could see it line of sight, then gladly it was just hovering outside! so I did land it manually, I can still control it to my remote control but then again I cant see anything on my screen. Any ideas sir? what causes this one?

[@philippegueissaz5929]

Thank you Aldryn. I just watched a couple of your videos. I bought a mavic pro yesterday. I followed your instructions and I managed to do a first manual flight earlier today. Great stuff

[@FlytPath]

Awesome to hear

[@ex2ex2ex2]

Thank you for a detailed and useful video. I learnt few new things even I have a drone for 2 yrs

[@ArtOfDavidAmos]

Where did you purchase the adapter for the ipad?

[@FlytPath]

David Amos mavmount.com. Check out my recent video to see the updated version two.

[@jeffbernard7613]

what brand is that iPad holder? and thanks for your video !

[@FlytPath]

Mavmount.com. Use my code flytpath for a discount. I think it's still valid.

[@aaronibarra400]

FlytPath does that iPad mount support the new iPad Pro 10.5 inch ? Just bought a mavic and the iPad

[@lisabarreca]

You are a great teacher. Thank you very much for sharing your talent.

[@KellyMKell]

Great video! Super helpful as a I prepare for my first flight. Thanks!

[@FergbyFive]

Aldryn, I noticed in your screenshot for take off that you didn't have "precisely record takeoff point" checked. Would you normally recommend that that box is checked? Thanks

[@FlytPath]

Yes

[@Sawlon]

Should I have my phone set to airplane mode when flying? I've been getting a lot of robocalls.

[@FlytPath]

Yes

[@Sawlon]

@@FlytPath Thank you!

[@Vee3000]

No wtf don’t use airplane mode

[@_luca.s]

if your phone is plugged into the controller it doesn't matter

[@jerryhayden8720]

🤣😆👍

[@russ2986]

I just got my Mavic Pro this past weekend and taking my training slowly. I have watched a few videos and I can say with certainty that this video is excellent. I've subscribed to your channel and will explore your other videos.

[@thatcanonboy.]

I found your videos very informative, did my first flight following your advices....keep up the good videos you've been posting

[@FindAllHere]

where can i get that tablet adapter?

[@FlytPath]

Gameminima mavmount.com. If there's some codes left, try typing FlytPath in the promo area when ordering.

[@Rider19Ih]

Got a Mavic 5 days ago, and have gotten one flight done. It rains constantly.

[@FlytPath]

Wait for a nice day to practice

[@sudburydrone466]

Haha. This oldie goldie came up on my feed. Fun to watch the basics again. One more view to add to the million +. 👍👍✌️

[@Rickcpt]

Thanks for that much appreciated will get my mavic pro in a few days and very excited indeed !!

[@Manuel_Z_Kayaks]

FIRST TIP... SHOULD BE... NAME ADDRESS & PHONE NUMBER LABEL ON THE DRONE! I LOST A GPS DRONE BECAUSE I DIDN'T CALIBRATE THE GPS CORRECTLY AND IT WAS FLYING IN WIFI MODE. Your GPS drone will not fly back to home if it's flying in Wi-Fi mode and loses signal. When setting a drone on a flat surface do not use concrete because there's metal inside of it and the metal might be magnetic which will throw off your calibration. Use a picnic table or do the calibration in your hand

[@WuschelofDespair]

Fun fact: it’s illegal in Germany to Fly a Drone without such a Label 🙂

[@fmaservice9675]

Thanks for a well explained video, just got my mavic today and cant wait but probably will take it slow and safe. Thanks again.

[@FlytPath]

Baby steps

[@billwagy]

Wonderful job teaching me the basics! Thank you so much. You are a terrific teacher.

[@FlytPath]

I really appreciate that