5 Tips That Make The DJI Mini 4 PRO Even BETTER! | DJI Mini 4 Pro Tips & Tricks

[@TheDroneCreative]

Got any tips or tricks that make the Mini 4 Pro even better? Share them in the comments below!

[@dgibbsfl]

I purchased and downloaded your M4P cheat sheets and then accessed the instructions for the Mobile Version. The instructions simply said "you can transfer those jpg files to your phone's camera roll". I tried working with that and so far have found no straightforward way of transferring the contents (37 jpg images) from either my PC or the Gumroad app to my iPhone camera roll for use in the field where I would be flying the drone. I am going to need a bit more instruction than what was provided or a refund. Thanks in advance for additional assistance.

[@Orcadriver]

One extra supertip about cruisecontrol: when in cruisecontrol you can adjust the movement of the drone with the sticks and then “update the cruisecontrol” by pressing cruisecontrol again, thus adding that new movement to your existing cruisecontrol …

[@TheDroneCreative]

This is a great tip! Thanks for sharing!

[@Bassaholic88]

You can stack cruise moves i.e. forward(cruise), then up(click cruise), then like turn left(click cruise), when you cancel it cancels all your cruise moves

[@Beliver5127]

Spotlight Cruise Control is the best Tip I have learnt today, Thank you so much

[@aroamertherapy6649]

Awesome video. I'm new to droning but I think I might have a little tip for night flying. So CAA requirements are that you need a green flashing light on your drone when flying at night, which the mini 4 pro has. However, when you hit record the strobes stop working - DJI say to stop any interference with the shot. However, that would then mean that your drone is not visible under CAA conditions. Also, if you fit even the smallest strobe to your drone it will then put it over the 250g mark but more importantly I have been told it will deem it as modified which means you can't fly closer than 150 mtrs to buildings or people. BUT - If you get some translucent green tape and put it over the light at the bottom of the drone (we know stickers are ok as most of us use stickers for our operator ID), select the landing light to be always on and then select the C2 button on your controller to switch landing light on or off. That will mean that whilst you are recording you can manually press this light on and off (flashing) the CAA did not specify the timings of the flashes. It will be a flashing green light. Then when you have finished filming your night shot you can stop recording and your strobe lights will come back on. Allowing you to film at night. Am I right or is there a far simpler way?

[@charliehuntsman9827]

The cruise control function is game changer thanks man !!

[@ChristineKenyon]

One more tip is that you can combine Spotlight with Cruise Control, automating even more movements, and allowing additional stick input for more complex movements. Plus you can continually update Cruise Control for new movements as needed, and can still add manual stick movements along the way. Great video, thank you!

[@Nathaniel13095]

I thought I had done that in the past, but lately it doesn't work. Has the new update changed something?

[@Nathaniel13095]

Now I realize: You can use Spotlight with cruise control only when Spotlight is in position mode, not when it is tracking a moving object. So you have to draw the box, then move the drone until the tracking box changes to a position marker. Only then can you engage autopilot.

[@FoolWithACamera0]

Great Video! I've been experimenting with using cruise control and the left joy stick to yaw the drone left or right at a steady, smooth rotation. This allows me to record a 360 panoramic video of the landscape I am flying in. The cruise control allows me to avoid the jerks and unsteadiness that can bedevil a shot that takes 30 to 60 seconds. PLEASE continue to do more of these types of videos.

[@TheDroneCreative]

This is such a great way to use the cruise control feature! I definitely overlooked it at first, but I've since realized how powerful and useful it can be!

[@neilvn]

Truly useful advice. Much appreciated

[@rosscame8405]

Fantastic video! Pick up my M4P on Monday and will be testing these out ASAP 👍

[@TheDroneCreative]

Thank you! You are going to love the M4P, it is absolutely fantastic!

[@DroneIntel]

Nice cruise control ... And possession marker spotlight circling ...

[@emerson.dankworth]

Great tips! Smart and essential!

[@richardhykes6939]

I'm watching an learning alot of information to absorb with my old brain. Thanks for sharing. I'm getting smarter. Lol. This mini4pro is a wonderful little drone. Take care be safe. Keep on flying my friend

[@philipmccarter6277]

Thanks for that from Oz....some great tips there!

[@TheDroneCreative]

Thank you, hope they help!

[@michaelowen8988]

This channel is exactly what I was looking for (without looking) thank you KZbin algorithm. Needless to say I’ve subscribed. Great video 👍🏼

[@yupsonpl7625]

i watched many clips about mini 4 pro and this is the first one that really was helpful for me .thx

[@4toes1nose]

Thank you

[@robowen3450]

Thanks for another great video. Just ordered the cheat sheets (and the mini 4 pro ones). Going to print them, get them laminated and keep in my camera bag. As a relatively new drone user I often forget about all the features/settings and find myself out and about trying to view your videos on YT to get the answers - these will be a game changer.

[@vigneshtm9039]

This video is epic🎉🎉

[@sergeylevin4386]

Thanks for the information 👍 Happy New Year

[@tonyfanningphotography]

Excellent advice and tips. Thanks.

[@rodridigo26]

Ótimo vídeo, ajudou muito. Obrigado

[@MrPlaneTalk]

You do such an excellent job! Your split screens and graphics are PERFECT. Demonstrating both a “mistake” and the “solution” is, as you say, “super helpful.” 😊😊 Q: Can one use “cruise control” to hold two stick directions? Example: pull back and rise simultaneously, and then hit cruise control? Or maybe rise and gimbal movement?

[@TheDroneCreative]

Thank you. Cruise control can absolutely be used to lock in 2 joysticks inputs!

[@Beards-N-Bushcraft]

Great tips, thanks!!

[@danielleboucher2325]

Merci pour ces bons trucs!😊❤

[@ifzarik]

Bro that’s awesome !!

[@DavidOwensuk]

Great video, really useful

[@hoernthejaeger4280]

Great tips again, Matthew, will try the mic hook-up next 👍

[@raywebb8215]

Would you let me know if this works? DJI told me that it’s not something their drones do while trying to order a new drone just to have this ability

[@khiw]

What I find very practical as an accessory for the Smart Controller is the retrofittable cover from Sunnylife. It provides good glare protection, you can hang the remote control around your neck, the display is protected and, best of all, you don't have to fiddle with the joysticks. They can remain attached to the remote control when stowed in the bag because they are protected by the cover.

[@TheDroneCreative]

That sounds super handy! Being able to keep the joysticks attached without worrying about them getting pushed out of position and causing stick drift when packing the controller away is such a great benefit.

[@pigeonsviewphoto]

They look good. Ordered one for each of my controllers today. Thanks for the tip!

[@marcopolozx11]

Thanks for sharing your knowledge.

[@TheDroneCreative]

My pleasure! Hope it helps!

[@felipe0528]

The obstacle avoidance works in cruise mode?

[@TheDroneCreative]

Yeah!

[@DAPSEquipoMultidisciplin-xz7wo]

Excellent

[@thorhmmr]

loved them all!!!! Thanks a new fan in me you have!

[@robotbaron]

Gold! 👏

[@TheDroneCreative]

Thank you!

[@moisescugat3948]

amazing video!!!

[@TheDroneCreative]

Thank you!

[@FloridaKing23]

you are the man! Thank you

[@TheDroneCreative]

You're welcome!

[@h.koenig6271]

Thx a lot so cool informations !!!

[@ГеоргиСтоянов-ш4т]

Good video!

[@davisondrone]

Great video. One detail you forgot to say on the radar is the round dotted line are to show the distance of the drone relative to the remote. 5 10 15 20 meters. And about the blue line if you are flying in high wind, the positioning of the line can give you a clue of the wind direction. Therefore you can plan your route in a different direction. Specially if the batteries are draining out.

[@TheDroneCreative]

You learn something new every day! Thanks for sharing this extra info!

[@stigfloberghagenphotography]

Very helpful and great explained. Thanks 🙂👍

[@mmikegtp]

Great Video. I just got my first drone two days ago. I learned alot in your video

[@sahil113]

Literally the best channel for learning!! Thank you for all your hard work.

[@TheDroneCreative]

Thank you so much!

[@getback2298]

Very informative video

[@sitiatikah9566]

Awsome video and trick .

[@CambodiaExpatsOnline]

Very helpful, thanks!!! My Mini 4 Pro has been 'stuck' in China, but is expected to arrive in a few days now that it seems to have cleared customs (fingers crossed). Here are some chapters for those who might find them helpful: Timestamps to help you jump around the video.. 00:04 - Discover essential tips to enhance DJI Mini 4 Pro's functionality. 02:02 - Utilize cruise control for unique drone shots. 04:01 - Utilize cruise control for dynamic drone shots. 05:52 - Spotlight mode simplifies subject tracking for smoother drone shots. 07:44 - Easily achieve smooth drone shots with automated controls. 09:40 - Utilize the Radar Compass for enhanced drone navigation and understanding. 11:30 - Understanding the drone's signal and horizon indicators enhances flight control. 13:18 - Enhancements in obstacle detection and audio recording for DJI Mini 4 Pro. 15:14 - Customize DJI Mini 4 Pro controls for efficient audio and camera settings. 17:02 - Enhance your DJI Mini 4 Pro flight experience with quick adjustments.

[@jigen68]

Sempre professionale e preciso. Complimenti...

[@KarthikSreenivas]

You are a one stop shop for learning drone flying and videography.

[@uzico]

Interesting stuff with the cruise control, need to test it out!

[@rewind2play]

Thanks for the compus info..

[@antoniodimperio2418]

I truly believe that you are the best drone teacher around.

[@TheDroneCreative]

Thank you , that means a lot!

[@Darknynja2]

I always appreciate and enjoy your tip videos. Even though I have learned some of these things before I tend to forget a fair bit over time due to not using them regularly. Thank you for this refresher.

[@LakwatserongHampaslupa]

Thank you very much.. you just made my drone experience even more exciting...!!

[@AlbertoEdoardoLucchiniOfficial]

Thanks you for your content. Very useful for me.

[@AntLewisFilms]

Good tips. Thanks for making this video!

[@TheDroneCreative]

My pleasure, thanks for watching!

[@coachalfonsovanegas]

Excelent tks

[@mpfoto55]

Very helpful.

[@janvogel8130]

Absolutely useful!!! Thanks a lot from 🇦🇹

[@TheDroneCreative]

You're very welcome! Thanks for watching!

[@Terje.S]

Thanks for the useful tips

[@wschaffrinski]

All new informations…. Thanks so much, your videos are very very helpful all the times!

[@VictorBABBAGE]

You’re selfless and we’re grateful, thanks mate!

[@TheDroneCreative]

Really appreciate that! Thank you!

[@shawonnoor6286]

Super useful tips...thank you!

[@TheDroneCreative]

Hope they help! Thanks for watching!

[@raysalter6456]

Great tips thanks so much😊

[@wschaffrinski]

What about “rising AND moving backwards”? Does cruise control do this too?

[@TheDroneCreative]

Yep, you can lock in any motion you wish with the joysticks.

[@JoeBoone82]

You and DMProductions both make great content.

[@TheDroneCreative]

Thank you! Darren is a great guy and a good friend!

[@JoeBoone82]

@@TheDroneCreative You're welcome. Two of my favorites, and no, it's not just because of the accent, haha. Although, it does make you all sound more sophisticated than us in the USA.

[@warbirdflyer46]

Awesome video so much usable information. Thank you.

[@TheDroneCreative]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching!

[@dustinkoehen]

Just got my mini 4 so the timing of this is *chef kiss*

[@paullawrence8572]

Another brilliant tutorial Matthew! Top man, thanks mate!!👌👊

[@TheDroneCreative]

Thank you - hope the tips help!

[@DiscoveringTheHighLife]

Thanks for the tips! I'll give the cruise control a try.

[@Lokmarv]

Thanks, very cool tipps!!!

[@TheDroneCreative]

Hope they help!

[@INTELMAXELL]

Thank you!

[@interrobang5000]

Wow thank you

[@FlyingAroundOz]

Using Spotlight mode in combination with Cruise Control is a tip you posted on an earlier video. Recently, I traveled to the UK and I used this technique quite a lot and got some really great shots. So thanks a lot for that. BTW, I used the technique to video quite a few castles.

[@Exploringwithjim1818]

Great video. I’m still a beginner but you’ve given me some solid tips that I can’t wait to try out

[@aerostandard]

Thank you for your dedicated work. All your videos are very well don and instructive. Happy Holidays

[@TheDroneCreative]

Thank you! Wishing you a very Happy New Year!

[@gratefulamateur1393]

Thank you. I immediately set my C2 to cruise control after watching this video!

[@TheDroneCreative]

It’s such a fun and useful feature! Let me know how you get on with it!

[@FlyWithMe_E1000]

Great content - thanks for the video, I've never tried cruise control before )) Its time to test it ))

[@TheDroneCreative]

Thank you! Give it a try, it's fun and very useful!

[@RavellerRitik]

Amazing video! Ton of new things... Also, when using the spotlight feature you can also change the altitude while orbiting the drone around the subject to get a different cinematic shot

[@TheDroneCreative]

Thank you! Was actually doing a similar move with my Air3s yesterday using Spotlight mode and the 3x tele camera. Made for a really interesting shot!

[@christopherjohnson104]

This was a great video! I have a (DJI mini 4 pro drone)! After watching your video I have a better understanding on how to use the cuisine control for videos and understanding how to use the compass! Thanks

[@deproduction21]

You gained one new subscriber

[@TheDroneCreative]

Thank you!

[@WildWestHistoryAssociation]

Great advice! I just contacted DJI to see if their Mini Mic will work with the DJI RC-2 controller. They said it has not been tested for compatibility. ??? It does come with a "Lightning" style USB connector, but the RC is a type "C". Any advice?

[@raywebb8215]

Same here. DJI said this isn’t a feature when I went to order one 🤔

[@JohnP58]

You got such a way to tickle my curiosity that I can’t skip any of your video. Even if I don’t own a mini 4 pro yet (stillI have 2 mini 2!) It will be in my next bucket list (I’m curious to know if DJI will improve more this drone? Which is pretty impressive right now!) Thanks for passing your passion to us, it’s great to have quality info and update. Cheers (from CDN)

[@Crypto_Brandon]

Do you have a video that teaches how to edit a drone video? Where do you edit your videos how do you edit your videos? Why on the remote it says low res when looking back at your videos

[@wlacalle]

You’re the best ! Great information, thanks 🙏

[@ahammad786]

Thank you so much brother ❤❤

[@DroningaboutIreland]

Fantastic tutorial, I didn't know about that last tip where I can adjust the Shutter or ISO with the scroll wheel and function buttons, thanks Matthew.

[@TheDroneCreative]

I only recently found out about it too! Now I use it all the time-it’s so much faster!

[@DroningaboutIreland]

@TheDroneCreative is it only me that's confused if the yellow is locked or grey is locked 🔒😂

[@annettehurd9391]

Best drone video I have seen….great tips!!!! Thumbs up and new subscriber here!

[@TheDroneCreative]

Thanks for the sub! Appreciate that!

[@watchatink7304]

Can you use cruise control while doing a circular flight in spotlight mode to maintain an orbit without having to use stick input?

[@Cozydrone]

I always get value,thank you!!👍🤠🇺🇸

[@SpiritOfPhotography]

7:40 you can also combine spotlight and (stacked) cruise control :)

[@TheDroneCreative]

You can! Allows for a completely hands off approach!

[@McSue]

Thanks for sharing these tips, I can’t wait to try them out. Something I have found to assist in syncing the screen video’s audio track to the drone video is file a stopwatch video display showing minutes, seconds and milliseconds mm:ss:m. This is so much easier for me over the hand clap.

[@uptowndisco2]

Try using cruise control while in spotlight mode , save you using any fingers while orbiting etc , did you know you can stack the cruise control commands ?

[@nardesh127]

Is it possible to use active track in combination with C1 ?

[@broti]

very nice! thanks!

[@TheDroneCreative]

Hope the tips help!

[@broti]

@@TheDroneCreative Actually right now I have no drone - the last one is lost in the ocean and I am not sure if I am to late in the market for a mini 4 pro - but waiting is not my thing. so maybe i`ll try the neo and wait with it for the 5 mini... while watching your tipps & tricks. so again, thanks for that!

[@wargor]

Great video.

[@chilipez2934]

Regarding Cruise Control: there's something that I make use of that wasn't mentioned in the video: you can add supplemental movement input after having initiated a cruise control. For example, I move forward slowly and then lock it into cruise control. After about a minute, I want to start panning right a bit while continuing forward, so I add a slight amount of right yaw. Then, I hit cruise control again resulting in the drone continuing to move forward, but now with a slight yaw/pan to the right.

[@StartLivingNow1963]

Thank You Mattheww Some Great Information🙂💙👍

[@Steve_G7RTA]

Great video! I’ve never tried spotlight mode but I’ll have to do it now. I’ve tried similar maneuvers manually previously and they’re quite tricky. This should certainly help. As for cruise control.. again I’ve never tried it. The problem I’ve got with my Mini 4 Pro is that I have the C1 button allocated to switching the light on/ff (I like it! 😃) and C2 rotates the camera of course. However.. I have just bought an Air 3S. and I’ve allocated its C1 to cruise control. Just tried it indoors and it works. Can’t wait to try it properly outside 😃 Thanks Steve

[@resolve_media21]

I’m always keeping an eye out for you or your drone Creative! I live in NI too and you have helped me become a better pilot especially with my new mini 3 on the way for Xmas!!! Upgrading from a DJI Spark

[@cargomansbb]

danke für ausführliche erklärung👍

[@CanadianCircusMedia]

Nice, spotlight mode is going to be a time saver while I shoot Christmas lights!

[@TheDroneCreative]

It’s such a great time saver-have fun with it! Wishing you a very happy Christmas! 🎄

[@TravelclubOfficial]

Cruise control possible on dji neo?