DJI Avata Manual Mode Tutorial Series | Basics of Flight Control | Ep. 1

[@patricksteel2295]

Hey Rahim.Thank you so much for this series of flying the Avata in manual mode. I have been flying the DJI FPV for a while but have made lots of mistakes and not progressed as far as I could. I have watched So many youtube videos that try and fail to teach me about manual flying. I now also fly the Avata. Your videos are excellent I feel as though I am in a classroom with you, as you go into the aerodynamics of the drone, use of the controls, gimbal for speed control and lots more. I have learnt more in a few days of watching your videos and working on the various simulators, than in the last year watching other channels. Now I work the sim in the morning, and fly the same routines in the afternoon. I am following your advice step by step. Finally, I lived in Singapore for many years and I love the videos showing the skyline. Carry on, you are a great teacher !!

[@TheReelRahim]

"as though I am in a classroom with you" is what I hope to keep up with in more episodes to come. I may be abit rigid and not so entertaining but as previously a trainer in the military, i think this is where I shine best. Thanks for the compliment, and I hope to share more with the world about drones and the right ways to go about it. Thank you for this friend, it will keep me driving forward. Feel free to drop a comment on any episode if you have any questions and I'll help you out as soon as I can. Welcome to the the bigger FPV world and fly safe mate! Will pin this. See you in the skies!

[@man_from_equator]

This is by far the best video for beginners of Manual Mode FPV. Why? Because the Reel Rahim taught us drone attitude control completely from ground up. Thank youuuuuuuu !!!

[@TheReelRahim]

Thanks for the sub and compliment! More Avata tips and tricks coming up soon. Stay tuned!

[@indrekk2sper]

I like how you explain everything. Thank you😊

[@carmelomontalto8942]

I've been on the tube a lot. I finally found your tutorials, and I have to say they are super clear. Thank you

[@vetrivelvenkatesan3679]

You are the one who is giving an in-depth detail about Avata! kudos and thanks for that bruh!!!

[@TheReelRahim]

Sorry I missed this. You're most welcome. Coming from a seasoned FPV pilot's view, I feel DJI made it seem too easy for everyone to get into FPV. IT ISNT. You thought you could fly drones, until you try manual mode, and suddenly it becomes a steep uphill climb. Many hours in the sim are required and that would get you only barely comfortable on the sticks. Then when the real flying happens, there is the need to get used to the goggles, and the feeling of vertigo etc. So Im just here trying to make the journey for new FPV pilots as smooth and safe as possible for their first times in the skies. Hope to expand on more content soon too. Stay tuned and till then, see you in the skies!

[@XVisualz]

I’m someone else you found you by accident. Even after looking for videos on manual tutorials! Ty!!!

[@TheReelRahim]

You're most welcome. Hope the series helps you out and gets you up safely in the skies. Feel free to drop a comment in any episode if you have questions and i'll respond as soon as I can. Fly safe mate!

[@BertUzumaki]

Greeting from Ecuador, this is the best tutorial on the entire web 👻

[@TheReelRahim]

Great to hear from you! Greetings from Singapore too! And thank you for the compliment. Hope it helps many safely get in the skies.

[@Snowleopard556]

Thank you for all the information. Greatly appreciate you. 🙏

[@TheReelRahim]

Sorry I missed this. You're most welcome! Hope the journey has been smooth for you. Do feel free to ask any help anywhere in the comments and I'll respond in kind. Till then, enjoy the journey and I'll see you in the skies!

[@Wildernessways]

Thank you so much, you saved me SO much time and frustration (and possibly my drone). Ran across you by accident and I am so glad that I did, I am subscribed and am looking forward to future videos.

[@TheReelRahim]

You're welcome, and thanks too for subscribing! More tips and tricks on the Avata. See you in the next one!

[@arturolemus3434]

Exactly the video I was looking for, thanks a lot for your help man! Blessing from Mexico!

[@TheReelRahim]

Sorry I missed this. You're most welcome! Hope the journey has been smooth for you. Do feel free to ask any help anywhere in the comments and I'll respond in kind. Till then, enjoy the journey and I'll see you in the skies!

[@robertjleone]

Thank you for the detailed explanations!

[@isidron]

Great teacher, thank you.

[@TheReelRahim]

Sorry I missed this. You're most welcome! Hope the journey has been smooth for you. Do feel free to ask any help anywhere in the comments and I'll respond in kind. Till then, enjoy the journey and I'll see you in the skies!

[@stevenxzuber]

Cool video Rahim - thanks for sharing! I bought myself a DJI Avata 1.5 months ago in Portugal, spent quite a bit of time in the sim and then felt confident enough to fly it over water. The movements were still choppy at times but I had good control over it. Unfortunately, what happened was that the battery had a failure and just sent my Avata into a dive and that was it :D Anyway, am on my second Avata now and a bit "scared" to experience something like this again but that was just bad luck I guess. I have been flying drones for around 8 years (not FPV drones) but this is definitely a whole new game and I want to be able to become as comfy as possible. Keep it up and new subscriber right here! :)

[@TheReelRahim]

Sorry to hear about your unfortunate incident. All of us FPV pilots are bound to experience a drowning in our journey. Fly it safe in the meantime, just to get the air mileage in. Thanks for subscribing! See you in the skies mate!

[@amit-dunsky]

Best tutorial in the internet for acro mode wannabe pilots!

[@TheReelRahim]

Sorry I missed this. Thanks! We're all wannabes bro. The true pilots are in 1:1 scale😉. Anyways hope the journey has been smooth for you. Do feel free to ask any help anywhere in the comments and I'll respond in kind. Till then, enjoy the journey and I'll see you in the skies!

[@tonysimek]

I like your style. Thank you for the great content! Learned some things!

[@TheReelRahim]

You're most welcome! Hope to create more content beyond just tutorials and reviews. And prolly should get on the TikTok train too. More to come soon, so stay tuned! Till then, fly safe and I'll see you in the skies!

[@NHILLproductions]

Thanks dude! I'll definitely use the simulator...

[@TheReelRahim]

You're most welcome! And here's a good free Android one to try and make sure all the controls work, before you buy the expanded app: kzbin.info/www/bejne/b4i8Y2xtor6qsNU

[@introtothenewworld]

This information is so helpful Rahim! Thank you for making this video and playlist!

[@TheReelRahim]

You're most welcome mate! And thanks for the sub! Hope it gives new pilots enough to get you up there safely in the skies. Drop a comment on any episode if you have any questions and i'll see how I can help. Till then, see you in the skies!

[@thekiteboatparty3568]

how has this not had more views??? amazing video mate!

[@TheReelRahim]

Hey mate, thanks for the compliment. Im just a small creator in this big YT world, and just happy to create good content to help others in the skies. Hey, happy to have gotten 10k views though! Maybe its like a slow sizzling steak, takes awhile to get right😉. Its all good. Will keep making content and help others. Drop a comment on any episode if you have questions and I'll help out where I can. Till then, see you in the skies!

[@mikepi660]

Rahim, your an excellent teacher,, THANK YOU

[@TheReelRahim]

You're most welcome Mike. Hope it works out well for you. Feel free to drop a comment anywhere if you have any questions about M Mode. Till then, enjoy the Avata M Mode Playlist and i'll see you in the skies!

[@SkeezyFPV]

Great vid, rahim. My first acro flight was on Oct 6 with the avata. +1 on using the sim. Okay, I’m that guy that spends hours with my goggles on playing the virtual flight app 😂. To me, when I realized flying in acro was just like driving a stick shift car was a breakthrough. Seeing ‘past’ the screen on the goggles like we do with the windshield and automatically just going where we ‘see’ without thinking about it is where we want to be when flying fpv imo. That’s when I started flying instead of worrying about crashing and haven’t looked back since. I still fly on the sim every day even if I fly four or five packs that day because I find that I fly even better in real life the following day. One thing on the upgraded long sticks: I was using those and one day I decided to go back to trying the short sticks. I cut my race time in half on the sim the first time I tried them lol!!!

[@TheReelRahim]

Thanks bro. And great analogy about driving. Its like so called "being one" with the machine. And i do hope everyone will get here too. Dont think, just flow and SEND IT. Lol! But yea, thanks for sharing, and great to hear you are still doing sim practice and recognise its benefits in the skies. About the short sticks, im not usually a racer, and mostly freestyle. AND DAMNIT forgot the mention, that im a Hybrid pincher in this ep, and the sticks are meant for that. Thumbers should stick to the short sticks.

[@SkeezyFPV]

@@TheReelRahim the funny thing is that I have giant hands and I’m a hybrid pincher too lol. I have no idea why I’m faster on the sim with the short sticks. I do like the longer ones for flying. I’m looking forward to watching this series. I learned acro with the avata but I’m doing a diy build with an o3 air unit. I have the potato too. I actually enjoy flying the potato more than the avata now that I only fly acro. I was able to root my v2 goggles the other night with the wtfos Margine hack and get in the right firmware so I don’t need to hook up my goggles with the cord and rebind with the fly app. This is like an addiction, rahim! 🤣

[@FluentinLove]

Excellent video!

[@TheReelRahim]

Thanks! Hope it makes the journey for you into Manual Mode much easier. Enjoy the playlist, and do leave a comment anywhere should you have any questions and I'll try help out as soon! Fly safe!

[@Jdjdjsbsnsi]

Excellent explanation on everything. Subscribed.

[@TheReelRahim]

Sorry I missed this, and thank you for the compliment and subscribing. Im just trying to get as many pilots safely in the air and hope they be ok on their own up there. Best is if they can find FPV communities around them to expand their learning.

[@dronesinconstruction]

I really like all your videos my man. You could have 800K subscribers and keep em all happy with this content.

[@TheReelRahim]

Thanks! Sorry Iv missed this. Have been away for awhile but will be back soon with more flying content. See you in the skies!

[@skipr.3419]

Great explanation and nice tips for flying. Thanks Rahim!😊

[@TheReelRahim]

You're most welcome. Hope to get more pilots safely in the skies. Who knows, maybe even get some to get into the DIY hobby side of the house and start REALLY getting into freestyling. More content coming, so see you in the skies!

[@CapN-Savvy]

Rahim, this whole series has been such an incredible help. Seriously, the best tutorial for anyone trying to learn to fly manual FPV. I really appreciate you. I did have one question. At 3:55 you mention that there is a mode that can provide additional assistance in yaw and rolling the drone at the same time. I apologize if I missed you mentioning this part, but what is that mode?

[@jonx3945]

Mah man Rahim! Thanks for all of your videos about the Avata. Been enjoying my Avata but is now being sent for replacement as it got damage on the lens. Thank you DJI Care Refresh :). Timing couldn't be better now that I can practice and understand more about the flight controls. I believe making your own custom setup and starting off with Beginner working your way up on the sensitivity then understanding yaw, roll, and pitch on the custom settings... After I understood those my manual experience was soooo much better. ~ Always enjoyin the show.

[@TheReelRahim]

Thanks for always watching bro. Sorry to hear about the damage. Sadded, Care Refresh not offered in SG. Yup for flight there will be a time that the stock rates and sensitivities wont work, and best for user to tune up to personal preference. Enjoy the practice and even more in the skies. Thanks for sharing and fly safe mate!

[@Himynameisadrianc]

Thanks for the awesome,e vid as usual!

[@SouthBayFamily]

Great video

[@Droneshots347]

Your amazing man love your channel 👌🏻💪🏻🤝🏻

[@TheReelRahim]

Thanks for the sub and much love! More drone content coming in the near future. See u in the next one!

[@CorsaGarageJustin]

Hey Thank you for this! I appreciate the detailed explanation of manual mode behavior. I would have anticipated self leveling if the sticks were released so I'm sure you saved many normal quad flyers from crashing. I'll be doing some Sim time now thanks to your suggestions. Also, you have a fantastic personality! Keep up the great work. Liked and followed.

[@TheReelRahim]

Thank you for the sub and support! Since the DJI FPV, many have crashed as they did not anticipate self levelling would no longer exist on Manual mode, so im just here spreading the word along with some tips to get new pilots up in the skies safely. Be it flippy floppy or cinematic, we all wanna enjoy the freedom of the skies. Less bench time repairing stuff, more flying. And hope your journey in the skies would be a great one. Feel free to leave a comment anywhere if you have questions and I'll be glad to help. Till then, see you in the skies mate!

[@dennymahardika]

Thanks for the tips brother🤛🏽 no wonder i got disoriented at times, i usually fly up to 4 batteries back to back on my avata😂 i gotta take it easy from now on🙏🏽

[@TheReelRahim]

GUILTY! I do that too at times when I only have a small free window to fly, or when the weather is coming in. But yup best practice would be to take more practice when time permits. Also, a good chance to chat with other fellow pilots that are flying with you. Hope the journey has been smooth for you. Do feel free to ask any help anywhere in the comments and I'll respond in kind. Till then, enjoy the journey and I'll see you in the skies!

[@dennymahardika]

@@TheReelRahim my journey has been great so far! i can fly with confident inches from the water always pushing my luck haha no more motion sickness for me doing flips, barrel rolls, divebombs etc and i think i have pushed my avatas to their limits and now its time to upgrade.. if i have the money to do so😆 thank you man! Ill catch you in the air 🤙🏽

[@mattalford3932]

The avata doesn't need to be flown in manual mode. If you decide to fly in manual mode, go to a big empty field so when you crash, and you will crash you, don't destroy your avata. Also, have DJI care refresh

[@tonygee3284]

Hi Rahim enjoy your drone tips

[@TheReelRahim]

Thanks! More episodes on the Avata coming up!

[@lifeflying5944]

Hello, Rahim! Amazing video and amazing explanation. I'll start today practising on simulator 🤞Thank you for the incredible video and keep up the good work!

[@TheReelRahim]

Thanks! Mix it up abit, M Mode in the sim, and N and S modes in the skies. Eventually you will see the clear difference and will adapt to the change better. And enjoy the skies in the meantime🤟🏽. Fly safe mate!

[@FalconCinevision]

Perfect mate

[@TheReelRahim]

Thanks again bro! Chat w u on the other episode's comment...

[@Bollibompa]

It's insane that you don't have more subscribers...

[@NIKKAFPV]

Very good job, this video will definitely help many in the great adventure of learning to fly manually. Keep it up!!

[@TheReelRahim]

Thanks, will do! Still more tips and tricks. See you in the next one!

[@twrmoor]

Had my first flight with the Avata in manual mode today, prepared with 3 days of simulator (8 hours). Only had one minor crash & managed to barrel roll and loop a few times, still very shaky footage. Back to the simulator for more practice.

[@TheReelRahim]

Since u are already trying it out in the skies, keep at it. Best time, as you can now compare the differences of sim and real flight, and manage expectation. If you wanna fly smoother, you can try my rates, but you will have to try them in the sim first. Soft in the centre of the sticks, and fast at full stick deflection: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eWbWYnuXe7yWrdU

[@twrmoor]

@@TheReelRahim thanks for your encouragement.

[@CassieUmali]

Good tips even the fact that you should only do 10 mins at a time in the sim and should rest is essential. Thank you. I've got an avata, goggles 2 and Remote 2. What sim can I download/buy/install that would support my equipment? Coz I can seem to find any info online.

[@TheReelRahim]

You’re most welcome! You could try this mobile app if u have Android: kzbin.info/www/bejne/b4i8Y2xtor6qsNU It’s free to try, so as to check if u have any connection comparability issues sorted before u buy the app for more settings. If u wanna get a better sim and have a desktop/laptop, then u could go for heavier and more detailed apps like DRL, Velocidrone and LiftOff. All should have no problem with the Remote 2. Hope that helps 🤟🏽

[@dvdganon0812]

Nice explanation. How can i make it turn and bank the same tike? You mentioned it.

[@TheReelRahim]

Hi sorry took me awhile. Here is an episode that has both slow smooth turn technique and also fast turns: kzbin.info/www/bejne/b4i8Y2xtor6qsNU Or also this episode : kzbin.info/www/bejne/e6DLfqduq5iVhq8 Hope this helps. Do drop a comment anywhere if u have questions, and I’ll help clarify.

[@brandon9689]

For years I thought FPV was just regular drone flying with goggles. Until I actually watched a video and my mind was blown 😂

[@DrivenByIndra]

Awesome just got my Avata

[@TheReelRahim]

Welcome to the skies friend! And take your time with the sim practice. Manual flight is a marathon and not a sprint. More tips and tricks in the coming episodes. Thanks for the sub, and see u in the next one!

[@DrivenByIndra]

@@TheReelRahim I’m from the Mavic world so this is very new to me definitely taking my time with this

[@FightingMSA]

I've been working on manual, but I'm on mode 3. Would you explain more for us newer pilots the difference in modes 1, 2, or 3 to give a better understanding? I haven't found a video yet.

[@TheReelRahim]

That is a very good idea, thank you. May want to incorporate it as part of my Setup episode, and a quick reference episode.

[@ashleytreseder9491]

@@TheReelRahimhey have you created this yet?

[@CC_FPV]

To get started what would you set camera angle to? I know you set between 10 and 60 slow to fast but what would you start on?

[@TheReelRahim]

For a manageable speed, id set to 15 and work my way to 25deg. I dont usually go higher unless the situation asks for it. Eg. 1)High winds 2)Fast chase scenes where 25 proves too slow.

[@billbexxby482]

Thank you so much 😮‍💨

[@TheReelRahim]

You're most welcome. It really takes awhile to get smooth. So do take the time to practice. Importantly, enjoy the journey and you will be ripping it in the skies🤟🏽

[@udayhassansaidi6493]

Hi Rahim, once we convert the joystick into manual type,we fly our Avata on full manual. My question is; if we are flying on manual with the controller converted into manual configuration and we switch to Normal (gps) mode, what happens? Thank you

[@steocolombo]

Hi Rahim, thanks a lot for all your precious advices! As a ultra beginner (like I am) which simulator you recommend for a solid training in a macbook? Cheers

[@TheReelRahim]

Sorry I missed this. You're most welcome! Hope the journey has been smooth for you. Im personally a fan of Velocidrone, but only because that was the first AND ONLY desktop/laptop sim that i have and have no intention to spending on other sims. Does the job OK for me, but I run it on low res. I find sims can be equally as intensive on the graphics card like editing software, so since I also rely on my MacBook Pro to do video edits for YT primarily, graphics card working less is preferred for sims. If you really wanna go crazy on highest quality graphics, then i think Uncrashed fpv sim is gorgeous. A no for me, as im only concerned on getting the practice in, and basic graphics and maps will do. Also with Uncrashed, a strong computer setup will do it justice. Rather be spending on building a strong editing computer, than on a sim computer. Hope that helps.

[@danielson101]

thank you very nice!

[@TheReelRahim]

You're most welcome very much! See you in the skies!

[@jesusgjchuza6491]

Cool 😎

[@TheReelRahim]

Thanks for always watching my episodes friend. Hope u have been well. Take care!

[@martinhub3737]

Hi Rahim, great info. Is DJI Controller 1 compatible with Avata and what is actually different between Controller 1 and 2? Thanks

[@TheReelRahim]

Nope sorry, it is not known to be able to pair with the Avata. Besides the obvious size difference, the switches on the Controller 1 do not match the needs of the Avata. Both the Avata and DJI FPV have had their firmware wired around the Controller 2, and in the goggles you will only see setup and switch customisation for the Controller 2. Sad that its not backwards compatible, as the Controller 1 was an expensive piece of gear. Hope that clarifies it.

[@bobbygxo1289]

What is that specific mode that gives extra assistance to roll and yaw at the same time?

[@TheReelRahim]

Hmm thats odd. I just went to look for it again, and its no longer available. But dont matter, as it was for N and S modes. It combines yaw and roll, so that the left stick (Mode 2) is freer and you only need to worry with altitude control for that stick. Having it switched on will combine roll and yaw together which will make the drone not only bank in but also turn with one stick movement.

[@ahmedElagouz]

👌 Thank you

[@TheReelRahim]

You're most welcome! More Avata episodes coming up. See you in the next one!

[@AnugrahPrahasta]

Helo uncle Rahim, thank you for the tutorial

[@TheReelRahim]

Hello from Singapore! Thanks for watching! But u already fly well, so why did you need to watch this?😬 Did you get the Avata too?

[@AnugrahPrahasta]

@@TheReelRahim Hahaha, yes uncle Rahim, tryin to fly avata with manual mode, thats why your tutorials really helps uncle... haha

[@dvdganon0812]

I started to learn, and i like mode 2. But i am left-handed. Do i need to use mirror of mode 2? Is there something like this? Will it be easier? Thanks. Great videos.

[@TheReelRahim]

Not necessary actually. I know many left handers who fly Mode 2. Purely out of learning convenience. As many others are also on Mode 2, it just makes for easier learning. Also, toy grade drones are mostly Mode 2 too. So more options. But u can go to your controller settings amd check out Mode 1 and 3 too.

[@bryanlee7940]

Hi Rahim, which simulator do you recommend? I'm a Mavic 3 classic flyer and I'm thinking of getting an Avata but before that need to buy the Controller 2 first before practicing in any simulator.

[@TheReelRahim]

Sorry missed this. Did you get a controller and sim already? here is an example : kzbin.info/www/bejne/b4i8Y2xtor6qsNU

[@hardimoto7125]

whats the settings to use in dji virtual flight simulator...or should i used the standard

[@TheReelRahim]

Id recommend you use the same rates that are on the real drone. The standard rates are not the best, so if you wanna give it a try, you could use my rates on both the sim and on the real drone. They are soft in the centre of the sticks for smooth cine flying, and could still provide fast spins at full stick deflection. Check the out here : kzbin.info/www/bejne/j5PQaWx4ZtV8hZo

[@thekiteboatparty3568]

do you know how to set the same rates in dji virtual flight as in real flight?

[@TheReelRahim]

Have not DJI's sim for awhile as im on Velocidrone. But when I last used it, you could easily go to settings and input the same rates and it would work out just the same as what you see in the goggles.

[@AmericanDecay1]

I’m having a hard time finding the DJI sen download for Mac. Can you please point me in the right direction?

[@TheReelRahim]

Oh damn, im on mac and have only heard its available. Probably only avail for Windows. Sorry mate.

[@mickeymousey523]

very informative. Can I buy the controller first then practice in the sim? what sim do you recommend?

[@TheReelRahim]

Yes, actually a fellow pilot did just that. Bought a TX from my spare DJI FPV (kept the drone, sold the goggles and TX), and practiced in the sim. He quit eventually though, as he found that the controls were very difficult to learn, and he didnt have time for it. You could give it a go and see if it works out for u. This is what i recommend: kzbin.info/www/bejne/b4i8Y2xtor6qsNU

[@outboxfpv4360]

Does emergency button work in manual mode?

[@devthethird2644]

Yes. It saved my upside down Avata today. For a fpv noob like me, the best feature about this drone are these "Emergeny stops".

[@TheReelRahim]

Yes. Tried it even when I'm in the middle of a flip, and it managed to recover the drone. So basically, pressing it would send it back into Normal mode and the drone will come to a halt and hover in place. You will need to toggle the switch back into M, and re-engage Manual Mode to continue acro flights.

[@outboxfpv4360]

@@TheReelRahim Thanks for the info bro

[@hardimoto7125]

what is the simulator you are using sir and also how to setup it....

[@TheReelRahim]

Thats the DJI Virtual Flight App on IOS. You can just plug in your goggles to an iPhone/iPad and run it.

[@leonardothillet6423]

I am spending around 1hrs straight in the sim and was wondering why I was getting dizzy., after a while. Now I know why lol, I will do the 10 minute intervals to rest my eyes a bit. Thanks for the feed back and the tips. I'm new to FPV and so far I love my Avata. I am thinking of getting a Lumenier 5" RTF with the DJI 03 for manual flights, what do you think?

[@TheReelRahim]

Damn that Lumenier is gonna be so sick! Go for it! Especially if its with the new 03. Are you on Goggles 2 or V2. Both will work, but just that Goggles 2 are future proofed. Oh and btw about the dizziness, its something that you could build up. Goal would be 20mins at one go. No need for any more than that as the Avata wont fly that long aniways. Stay safe in the skies fam!

[@dlasing]

I am new to FPV.. any sim app. good to practice manual mode with IOS ?

[@TheReelRahim]

I'm sorry, I do not own any iPhone, so I cant advise what you can get at the store. But you can try see if there is something similar like FPV Freerider or Real Drone Simulator.

[@dvdganon0812]

How do i know what is best mode for me? 1 2 or 3. ?

[@TheReelRahim]

Sorry I missed this. Pilots may have a personal preference as some may have flown in games with a gamepad and some may compare it to left/right-handed preferences. But for me, I chose to stay with Mode 2 as that was how others are flying. Makes for easy learning and referencing, especially when I watch the controls of others. Also, when I started out I bought alot of toy-grade drones and they were in Mode 2. DJI drones are by default also in Mode 2, so it just became the deciding factor to stick to Mode 2. By the way, I have fellow pilots that are in left-handed too, and they are in Mode 2. Its a skill to learn, and so it dont matter to me as everything will be foreign at the start. So just check that you are in Mode 2 when you pick up a drone set, and see if the journey works out for you. Hope that helps.

[@HDBnB1]

Why does my drone move backwards when I hold down on the left stick

[@TheReelRahim]

Hi sorry i missed this. That does not sound right. Have you solved it? Maybe you are in a different controller mode than I am. I'm in Mode 2.

[@harrison7608]

Thank you, Keep the me schooled to the T.

[@TheReelRahim]

Dunno what that slang means, but I hope its good. You're most welcome. See you in the skies!

[@LAMB_SAUCE]

so... Im absolutely gutted... I bought DJI FPV to fly "manual", I don't know if my definition of manual was wrong but I thought this option right here is what im looking but its not... basically even on manual my drone automatically goes up, like... ?? Im 70 hours into Liftoff before it arrived, practising there in a mode where if I release all my buttons the dron will just fall down - meaning it won't go up or hover still on its own I need to constantly control the throttle to keep it levelled same like you do in a car and if I release all the buttons the dron will just start falling down like a helicopter with an engine off. How to turn that on?? Or what drone doesn't have this nonsense? Cos if its about the drone model im selling it and getting another one TODAY. Its shocking because I was flying exactly a DJI FPV model in the Liftoff simulator too, not a different drone. I ve been on Liftoff via my DJI controller 2 doing double backflips and rolls like its nothing - on what I thought its manual mode - and now in reality even the manual mode is with an assist. What the actual F?

[@TheReelRahim]

Doesn't sound like the DJI FPV I know. Sorry took me awhile to respond. Just to check have u rectified it? For the process of getting Manual Mode going, you will need to set it up with 2 simple steps, as by default there is no M Mode. This is a safety feature by DJI. Step 1, assign M Mode to toggle switch on top left: Settings/ Control/ Remote Controller/ Button Customisation/ Custom Mode Step 2, if confident of FULL M MODE: Settings/ Control/ Remote Controller/ Gain & Expo - Switch OFF "M Mode Attitude Limit" This will give u the full Acro controls. For more tips for DJI FPV, watch this tutorial of mine: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qaeaipV4icmajKs

[@LAMB_SAUCE]

@@TheReelRahim its fine I got It sorted but now I have another problem.... what's the best most realistic drone sim that I can plug my dji controller too? I have an App Dji Flight Simulator and its fantastic, its literally 1:1 but its bugged and only on manual mode which is most important for me in the sim basically the left stick is inverted, its a common issue at least I could google it and no fixes. When you go left on the left stick the drone will bend to the RIGHT and vice versa... Im super confident with Sports mode now but I want minimum 100h in a Sim on manual. I did about 50 hours in DJI Flight Sim ON that bugged manual mode... I thought its meant to be like that omg, now my muscle memory is even more ruined learning proper manual mode smh

[@LAMB_SAUCE]

@@TheReelRahim ? You love that I got an issue? Don’t get the heart on my comment.

[@TheReelRahim]

Sorry on an off-grid kinda Roadtrip in Australia now, didn’t get the message out right. Try this sim. It’s free to test the controller compatibility first, and then buy for more maps: kzbin.info/www/bejne/b4i8Y2xtor6qsNU

[@LAMB_SAUCE]

@@TheReelRahim no worries man! I just got confused lol. Finished watching your Manual guides. Your channel is a pure gem! I think I’m just stupid still and didn’t realise that turns depends on camera angle. Basically I was flying always at biggest angle on the sim which is 60 I believe and when you turn left it actually rolls right but when the camera is on 0 degrees it rolls left when you turn the left stick left. I think that’s because of the camera and that’s how it is MEANT to be, right?

[@kevinschuurmans7738]

Thank you. 😊

[@dapdrone]

interesting

[@TheReelRahim]

Thanks mate! Just hoping to help others get in the hobby.

[@sirtubemaster]

I have found that the simulated flights are not the same as flying for real. I can't practice manual in the simulator because I get motion sickness.....flying through the goggles i dont so just have to fly cautiously

[@TheReelRahim]

With all things FPV, motion sickness is unavoidable but there have been many success stories as pilots practice over time and get used to it. Iv experienced it myself, when I got back to flying fpv after taking a 2-year break due to an ongoing drone fine case. I was surprised that I got dizzy watching SbangSbang type of fpv videos. With a bit of practice and taking breaks while on the sim, i slowly get used to it again. Agreed that simulated flights are not the same as flying for real, but I would not discount it especially for new pilots, as this is where you can get the muscle memory dialed in, in a safe space to crash and make mistakes. Especially for freestyle. Many of us have spent many hours on the bench repairing our DIY drones because we tried tricks that we wished we practiced in the sim first to understand the movements. Some sims are dizzying, and to me thats because of the rigid image and high refresh rates. So having "motion blur" switched on would really smoothen things out and make the experience more comfortable for the eyes. But of course, this would be heavier on the computer to run. Uncrashed sim is a good option to look into if you're looking for the latest in graphics quality. So anyways, just wishing u safe practice either way on the sim or in the skies. If on the sim, take more breaks as its really straining on the eyes, and hope that slowly the motion sickness will go away. See you in the skies mate!

[@Willivey910]

I can’t get it to go forward it just flips

[@TheReelRahim]

I hope you are practicing M Mode in the simulator first and not straight in the skies. So by the way if it flips, that means you are not doing it right for M Mode. Let me clarify. For N and S modes, pushing the right stick forward and HOLDING IT THERE, will make the drone move forward. If you hold it there for M Mode, the drone will keep leaning itself (pitch) forward until it flips. You should pitch it to the desired forward angle, and pull back the stick to the centre. Then you will need to manage the throttle to maintain forward flight. Here is a better example explaining Manual Mode flight: kzbin.info/www/bejne/b4i8Y2xtor6qsNU

[@bobbygxo1289]

screw the sim to learn, I tried once and felt sick immediately. Go to a field. Go up really high and switch to Manual Mode and practice and practice. Just know this vital piece of information, that at any moment you can simply switch to sport or normal mode whenever you feel like you are out of control and your drone will basically stop whatever major error you may have been heading too. It's a simple switch on the controller and can be done super fast. I found this faster to learn as I had 0 experience which meant I had no idea what yaw, pitch and roll meant. Total noob, not to mention I use different controller settings for gaining altitude etc which made any youtube videos difficult to understand. Besides the sim bit the video was helpful for smooth transitions.

[@TheReelRahim]

Yup that works, and I did that too back when I first flew a DIY drone. Thats before SG imposed a 200ft height ceiling, and thats not really alot of space to react should things go wrong. No prob for seasoned pilots who already have the muscle memory, but defo not enough reaction time for new pilots. Just sharing a different learning journey for others. Even till now, most FPV hobbyist still get on the sim for freestyle practice, so just getting new pilots comfy with the idea. Its all good and thanks for sharing your views mate.