Attitude Mode Hack on the DJI Mavic Mini

The DJI Mavic Mini currently does not have a way to disable the bottom vision positioning sensors in the app like some of their other drones. Now why would I want to disable it? If you ever tried flying in close quarters above objects or furniture, the sensors will automatically engage and lift the Mavic Mini up. This quick movement does not look good in the footage, and can take away from the close proximity angles you want to achieve for a move cinematic and dynamic shot. While I was testing out the new PGYTECH propeller guards, I wanted to see if this little hack might work in disabling the Vision Sensors. Check out the video now.
Pgytech Mavic Mini Protective Cage: amzn.to/35WEOBu
DJI Mavic Mini Propeller Cage: geni.us/5hpvCcV
► CURRENT DISCOUNTS:
2 FREE months of Skillshare Premium: skl.sh/flytpath3
2 FREE Months of Music from Epidemic Sound: bit.ly/31QsDou
GoProfessionalCases website wide discount (Use code 'flytpath' for a discount): geni.us/DnFME
Mavmount tablet holder: www.mavmount.com (Discount code ‘flytpath’)
▼ BEST PRICES ON DRONES:
DJI Mavic Mini: geni.us/9Slt
DJI Mavic 2 Pro: geni.us/zW7j
DJI Mavic Air: geni.us/e0BeAS
DJI Mavic Pro Platinum Combo: geni.us/CVlJ63
▼ MAVIC MINI ACCESSORIES:
DJI Mavic Mini Charging Base: geni.us/0iRkTa
DJI Mavic Mini Battery: geni.us/CigG
DJI Mavic Mini Charging Hub: geni.us/B8zR70
DJI Mavic Mini Charging Base: geni.us/zBGFki
Pgytech Mavic Mini Landing Extensions: amzn.to/2qCcPaC
Pgytech Mavic Mini Carrying Case: amzn.to/2WWLOe7
SanDisk Memory Card 64GB Class 3 V30: amzn.to/2BHzl5v
▼ MORE Mavic Mini VIDEOS:
DJI Mavic Mini Charging Base: • DJI Mavic Mini Propell...
10 Tips Before You Fly Setup Part 1: • 10 Before You Fly Setu...
DJI Mavic Mini 25 Things to Know: • DJI Mavic Mini - Top 2...
10 Tips & Tricks: • 10 Tips & Tricks - DJI...
Safety Features: • Safety Features on the...
Mavic Noise Comparison: • DJI Mavic Mini Propell...
Customize your Mavic Mini: • Customize your DJI Mav...
DJI FLY APP walkthrough: • DJI Fly App Complete W...
Flight Time Comparison: • Flight Time Comparison...
▼ MUSIC:
Epidemicsound Music Free Trial: bit.ly/31QsDou
▼ CURRENT GEAR I SHOOT WITH:
Sony A6400: geni.us/9zeTNpl
Sony 16-55mm F2.8 G: amzn.to/32XATm1
Sigma 16mm f/1.4: amzn.to/2G6w0iq
Freewell 67mm Variable ND 2Pack: amzn.to/35bSKXO
DJI Osmo Action Camera: geni.us/q7byl
Rode Wireless Go: geni.us/AI6xNUb
Promaster Monopod: amzn.to/2X1b95t
SwitchPod Tripod: bit.ly/35q5hIf (discount code MAKETHESWTCH)
Backpack: pgytech-onemo-backpack.kckb.s...
Background: www.replicasurfaces.com
▼ MORE GEAR I'VE REVIEWED
www.amazon.com/shop/flytpath
-----------------------------------------------------
▼ STAY CONNECTED
www.flytpath.com
/ aldryn
/ ace
/ theflytpath
-----------------------------------------------------
► If you found value in my video, please don't forget to give it a big thumbs up. If you have any questions, feel free to comment below. Thanks for watching and please don't forget to subscribe to be notified on new videos.
-----------------------------------------------------
▼ MAIL TIME:
PO Box 502651
San Diego, CA 92150
-----------------------------------------------------
FlytPath is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com.
-----------------------------------------------------
#djimavicmini #pgytechcage #attimode

[@greedplus6311]

Bought mine on friday, can't wait for it to be delivered. Thank you so much for these great videos ! They are so informative and a joy to watch!

[@rasrastaman5712]

Xirl Xiller if you bought the flight combo from DJI, it won’t get shipped before 20-25 days... when the regular drone ships within a few days 🤔kinda sucks.

[@timgalletas3856]

Impressive stuff! Thank you for this hack. I’m sure it’ll come handy one of these days.

[@VaughnCampbell]

Great job making a 10 second solution a 10 minute at one second video.

[@EduardusLee]

"I will real quick tell you about this hack". IN 10 MINUTES -_-. Tape. The answer is tape.

[@aidanrubinacci3466]

Lmao he hearts every comment

[@photony]

Actually, there’s a ton of good information here. I’m an experienced pilot, and still learn and understand these concepts better with presentations like this.

[@ErikHalaska]

KZbin monitization dude..who cares

[@brandonknutson8108]

I wonder how much money he made for this extended commercial for "tape." Good job dude!

[@CraigLewis]

You have a really nice home.

[@gamebuzz917]

"Stay on target" - Star Wars "Please maintain situational awareness" - Ad Astra

[@minitruckin]

WASN'T THAT THE PURPOSE OF THE VIDEO LOL, THAT ALL THEIR STUFF IS FROM CRATE AND BARREL LOL

[@sjmphotonyc]

The mini is quickly becoming one of my fave drones. Great when out with the kids and and want to catch some quick, cool footage.

[@Gilgamic]

Hi Estacio, thanks for that tip! My MM tends to build up a up/down bouncing movement getting stronger and stronger if I steer it lower than 20 cm. Seems like this is due to the rotor wind pressure on the ground, since MM's very low weight. How do you handle that?

[@clementgauthier3119]

Thanks. Learned a lot. Like your style, clear instructions

[@bySterling]

Very Cool! And those wing guards are amazing for indoor flights and tight outdoor space flying

[@cjwest9094]

Glad someone did this video, nearly crashed my mini when flying threw open roof trusses and it suddenly shot up.. hope DJI bring out an option to disable the sensors in flight

[@Sk8Wine]

This is exactly how I broke my drone in October, flew it in-between a mezzanine fence... it shot up and hit the middle beam above it! First day I had it... Do stupid things win stupid prizes. Not sure why or how but DJI Netherlands fixed it for free (£100 quoted!).

[@MacGecko86]

I'm new to drones, Got the Mavic Mini as a starter drone and your videos have been so helpful. Keep up the good work! Do you have a recommendation on a phone/tablet holder that will let me keep my phone case on (iPhone XS Max with an otter box). Another thing to make that more difficult is I would love for this holder to fit in the Fly More Combo(FMC) Kit case unless you have a recommendation on another bag that can fold all the FMC kit stuff plus other accessories.

[@speedracer9132]

I had a feeling from the start of this video that tape was going to be your solution

[@vihangatheturtle5205]

Speed Racer same

[@gamebuzz917]

@@BlackGold_28 I think you may be the one with the attitude. I appreciate these videos, and don't forget you have a scrubber, or fast forward.

[@gamebuzz917]

Duct tape, a hammer, and bailing wire. It's all you'll ever need.

[@RoastedBattleSquirrL]

@@gamebuzz917 You forgot WD-40.

[@rupman27isback]

well what else would it be? lol

[@DormanDiaries]

Hello, very useful videos, thank you. I’ve been watching a lot as considering the mini. Just one query, you demonstrate how this drifts due to covering up the sensors but does it still drift outside once it can see GPS?

[@thatswhatshesaid42069]

This was immensely helpful. Thank you!✌️

[@hqcariello]

Love your videos Aldryn! Great Tips!

[@Believer7154]

Thank you. Great works. Appreciate your efforts. Keeping winning!

[@davidhbedenham4951]

Greeting from Cyprus in Europe. Great video. Cheers

[@kassiopi100]

Hi Aldryn Estacio, your tutors is are fantastic and I'm happy to watch them from Serbia.

[@azwaranas1057]

for the combo, is the 3rd batray the same as the capacity ?? because what i read there are 2600 mah, 2400 mah and 1100 mah is that right

[@EugenAmbur]

Very nice video. Which template u using in your video to describe things? I like the art, I mean in 0:16 that describing add. Thank you.

[@railpast]

So by covering the sensors would this would also prevent the problem of it wanting to land if flying low over water?

[@shadowliving6858]

Love this super hack. TFS!

[@firebolt2310]

It's a nice and quick easy tips thx!!

[@MatthewAllyn]

Nice explanation and demo - thanks!

[@divyaboy]

Could be because there in the back of the Mini, what's the best or even good setting for the gimble I had it mine on 30 and 5 it seemed pretty good

[@mmnMoreno]

Thanks for the tip. Will come in handy i know.

[@mithusrpgteam]

Very nice tips! Thanks!

[@SailingSerenity]

Good afternoon Sir, I have enjoyed your informative videos on the Mavic Mini. I am thinking of adding a payload release to the Mavic Mini and it will cover the sensors on the bottom like your tape did. I wonder if you have experience flying outdoors with GPS with the tape on. Does the drone still revert to Atty Mode?

[@firebolt2310]

This is my very first drone so do I need to calibrate the drone each time before flying it ? ( outdoor )

[@humamuddinabusamah7652]

This is awesome! Thank you so much for the info.

[@udoheinl]

Thanks for the very useful tip for indoor shots

[@boblad1]

Hmmm taping up the vision sensors is a good idea ? Is your prop guard made by DJI? I just wondered why it’s flat on top when mine I higher at the front I guess that helps when flying through tables and other narrow obstacles with the sensors covered, also have you noticed the noise of the props is considerably reduced with prop guards on

[@robbret]

Are there any advantages of those propeller guards over the stock dji ones ?

[@sawanlohia]

Are the sensors down on the bottom of the Mavic mini are same as sensors on the tello or they’re the upgraded ones I doubt that Cause ryze tello can actually perform same flight stability indoors with good lighting condition

[@duanetv1925]

Very helpful video. I don’t have the Mavic mini yet but it is on the way to me.

[@awesomeagnihotrisvlog]

Hi there ... awsmmmmmm video... you think by disabling the sensors I can also get rid of the altitude restriction in my country india ( can’t take the mini above 15 mtrs).....thanks in advance

[@normanariola8870]

Good day sir . In asking what the best set up to mavic mini setting to city ? And setting for travel like Beach .

[@phorner1983]

Great again. Love all your tutorial videos

[@andrewandron7087]

That’s cool! Thanks!

[@rinocaserta]

after have disabled the bottom vision positioning sensors what happen when tha mini is landing? very usefull video, thanks.

[@Young360]

totally irrelenlvant comment but ur living room has such a nice color scheme!! also, that Xmas tree is so nice!

[@FlytPath]

Thanks Young

[@andyramz2703]

Young360 love is in the air 😝😜😝

[@tawharanui5011]

Great information, thank you!

[@gamebuzz917]

any hacks to keep payload mode off? Even when I set mine to off, it still does payload mode if I put on the guards. Android version.

[@RichNoons]

How do you land with the tape on? Do you still hold down the stick?

[@rcfanaticdublin]

Hello sir, is there a similar crash guard available for the Mavic air?

[@aim_qat447]

Thank you for yr video, there is no option like Mavic 2 Pro to off the sensor ?! Regrads,

[@321ghi]

Thanks for this awesome hack I’m new to DJI Mavic mini!!!

[@stanvisualseychelles932]

Do you think its a better option to tape the sensors when flying over water? As I find it to Bob up and down and not keep altitude. It should stay in place if you have good gps lock

[@wokeupandsmellthecoffee214]

Excellent tutorial.

[@hamimannn]

Does your mavic mini also fall with propellar gaurds with low battery Mine keeps going down once battwry reaches around 30

[@KishanKeshri]

Sir can you help me...mavic mini showing error code 30087.. pitch angle too large. What should i do?

[@JohnStoneUSN]

Super useful in real estate walkthrough filming. Let's hope DJI doesn't come with an antidote for the little tape hack ! Good Job !

[@armandoferreira8790]

Nice video Aldryn.

[@tejoe13]

Does the mini's max height setting use the visual sensors to adjust while flying around steep hills? For example, if I set max height at 400 feet, then fly at 400 feet up then travel up a mountain, is the drone able to also go higher based on its AGL, not the controllers location?

[@TurboTyler]

Yes it will

[@guidowitt-dorring124]

No, it uses the barometer and measures the pressure difference compared to the take-off point. So altitude is measured with the barometer, which means the max height limit is based on the take-off point.

[@72nivo]

Great little hack dude. I was sure you were going to hit the coffee table 🤙🏼

[@followcompass7983]

hello, can you land the mavic mini with tape on?

[@guyjperson]

Thanks for this. Sadly one half hour too late. I was practicing pass thrus on a jungle gym and was doing great. My aim was true, but that sensor beat me and I broke a couple of blades, even though I was quick enough to try to toggle away. The sensor overrode that. My fault, not the drone's.....but still good to know. Thanks DJI for sending along some spares.

[@matthewmiller6068]

Wonder if it could do that with partial blocking, like cover the prox semsors but not the camera depending what you want to so?

[@MariusTheDude]

Is it possible to add a custom made mirror to those sensors to get them pointing forward? What happens to them? Can this be tried to make a rudimentary front collision sensor? Will it work?

[@Infamous-gu9ht]

If you were able to change the direction of the sensors it would cause it to reach a wall and fly up until it moves away from the wall or crashes into it. The only way I could see it working would be if you were able to reprogram it to decrease the motor speed of the back causing it to lean back away from the object.

[@pitotoy07]

Thanks for sharing man

[@preetysharma500]

Love your interior

[@kwakka636]

Nice vid Alydryn but a quick question when flying indoors do you get the drone likely to hit some objects due to prop wash/turbulence produced especially close to objects ???

[@FlytPath]

Yup that's still a factor. Have to find the balance between speed and distance. Multiple passes to practice it.

[@JimBobele]

@@FlytPath One can see the effect when you are flying underneath the bench. The Mini is shaking a little bit. But in the footage I can't really see any shakiness.

[@videos3d313]

Does this trick works with Mini3 non pro? No flyaways? thanks!

[@michelchevrettemozusdrones1547]

I have the DJI Mini 2, two questions, will this hack work on it? and will the "new" pause button on the Mini 2 Controller stop the drone or will it have no effect? Thanks !

[@jasonlancia75]

Cool info, I will practice a bit mor and add the cage for sure before I tape the sensors. I like the gaff tape, that should keep things clean. Any difference between that cage and the DJI flymore cage that came with it?

[@johansmitphotography]

It would be heavier. It covers the whole to part.

[@jasonlancia75]

Johan Smit you would initially think so but then it would matter what it is made of and the weight of said materials

[@johansmitphotography]

@@jasonlancia75 O yes. I actually wanted to wright "It might be heavier". I definitely though of it while typing and I did consider not to write that, but I thought that the obvious thing would be that it would be heavier. Yes, it depends on the material and its density.

[@clarkbarrow6750]

Great video. Thanks for the information.

[@tbmacho]

So does this work with the altitude as well as mine is restricted to 30m height?This means I can go higher then or I could just install an older version of DJI app?

[@HerveM66]

Hi! Normally what is the lowest minimum altitude you can fly the mavic mini?

[@goodolp3759]

Hey! If you disable the sensor to activate ATTI mode will the GPS satellite positioning be off? And therefore will Geofencing no longer work?

[@INTELMAXELL]

Brilliant!

[@timzlow]

will it have GPS positioning at outdoor when we tapi it to activate the ATTI mode?

[@jaapruijg394]

What does de mini when it’s above a water survice? Does it keep his distance above the water?

[@GbodyvsWorld]

Where did you get that strobe light on the bottom?

[@AinoRonda]

Great info. Hope to understand more about dji mavic mini

[@kensteele3363]

cool. any idea how to shake the "payload" message you get when you add an accessory to the mini which cripples the distance to which you can fly? i had a strobe light so i can see the drone past 100 yards so it really doesn't make sense to stop you; a warning i can understand but it's blocked.

[@FlytPath]

Hmm not sure about that one

[@saintespritco8645]

Great tip, but how do you land it with the gaffer ?

[@mattwaters6987]

Totely subbed! Great content!😃

[@ubreakitirepairit3569]

Would you by any chance know what would happen if you're using propeller guards on the drone, enable RTH, and during the RTH process, the drone runs into something. Will it continue to keep going straight? Hover in place? Increase it's altitude? I"m curious about this. I forgot to add if the controller looses signal with the aircraft.

[@400AGLNET]

Brilliant minds think alike, I was playing with that on a different drone. Great tip here.

[@FlytPath]

Thanks

[@jasonjahnkeinla]

I also figured out that this works on the Tello. Makes it much smother. All the same cool tricks like getting closer to the ground. I was scared to try it on my Mavic Mini because on the M210 if you cover those sensors it just keep going up! :-(

[@DroneSyndrome]

Great hack by the way. Thanks for sharing.

[@lopeztroncoso]

Hi Aldryn. This damage the sensors in any way?

[@ririzarry14]

It's able to record videos and take photos when it's not flying?

[@TVorNotTeeVee]

Cool cool cool! And thanks for explaining the drifting. And for including the inspiring fly-though footage. Ignore comments saying it was too long. It was just right.

[@FlytPath]

I appreciate that!

[@gordongrigsby5172]

cool thanks Dude I have to try that at work.

[@BOKI797]

Great Video ! Thanks ! Dave

[@MrPlaneTalk]

Did you have GPS signal with your test? I’m indoors, I have no GPS signal, vision sensors covered. Will it takeoff and then go crazy, since it has NO way to track its location? I’m too nervous to try this. Thanks.

[@shaamaan]

How do you land with the tape on? I mean, it's probably easy to get it to touch the ground, but how do you then turn off the motors?

[@peterbennett8810]

Does adding the tape gum up/add residue to the sensors?

[@klmemamp5001]

It help me. Thank you!

[@MilanProMaxi]

Great video!

[@MrEye4get]

Super simple hack! I was hoping I could try some indoor cinematic shots.

[@wintrdrmz4757]

It is a Great idea and thanks!! One quick question, Could this US version Mavic mini fly in Europe(planning to visit Greece)? Not regards to the regional drone laws but the Mavic device(APP/GPS or controller) restrictions..? Greatly appreciated if you could give any advice! Thanks!

[@FlytPath]

Not sure about that. Contact dji support

[@tdoll521]

To be honest, I’m almost positive from what I’ve read that the US version is FCC while EU is CE... if customs does there job correctly then they should be able to stop a US FCC version getting to your doorstep, but then again they may not notice or be able to tell what version it is.

[@tangomechanic]

I am in Poland now and my US purchased Mavic Mini is flying fine. Also the USB cable plugged to the local 220V electrical outlet charges sens problem. No electrical spike I was afraid of. Also flying rules are more lax here than the FAA ones.

[@wintrdrmz4757]

@@tangomechanic Thank you so much for your comments and you have just explained what I was asking. thanks again and I hope I will also have a pleasant fly in Greece! Cheers!!

[@PhosGraphi]

Nice work

[@sanpol4399]

Great video. The Mavics had no attitude mode selectable. This is a shame because the users can not practice to fly attitude mode for training. I like that the Phantom has it. Many flies away on Mavics and other DJI drones happen because the user experience it with some wind and never trained before.

[@toboldygo5823]

I also bought the propeller guards the smaller ones though. Aldryn what a beautiful home and Christmas tree you had this past Christmas 🎄. 😎👍🏻✨ thank you for your videos you’ve taught me a lot✨

[@rupman27isback]

Really cool tip. Thanks.

[@FlytPath]

Np

[@RoyalFrenchiesofLA]

Love the Video & Info FAM

[@julianp2868]

Well done

[@jj-he8ty]

Thank you.

[@MangyanDroneShots]

Nice one sir👌

[@oldfartsadventure]

I live on a small mountain, and the question is does the Mavic Mini 2 keep it's set altitude while coming up the hill when pressing return to home. I worry that it will crash into my home and some pretty tall trees on the top. I set my return to home altitude to be higher than the tallest trees on top.