DJI FPV Manual Mode | Top 9 Drills So You Can LEARN TO FLY Acro Flight Quickly!

PART 2 - • DJI FPV Manual Mode | ...
"essentially" a "quick" video so you can learn to fly DJI FPV Manual Mode "quickly"... In all seriousness; flying FPV drones is a sport and deserves to be practiced as such; so in this video I present my Top 9 daily drills to warm up fundamental flight control skills. When you begin to practice them like you would your golf swing, or slap shot in hockey, you will begin to see an accelerated improvement in your drone control as compared to going out; flying aimlessly; and learning from your mistakes and crashes. If you train hard, aim to fly smooth, when it comes to capturing cinematic footage you'll be a master in no time!
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Video Contents
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0:00 - Intro
1:01 - Flight Control Theory
4:29 - 1) Yaw Spins
7:10 - 2) Coordinated Turns
8:53 - Throttle Theory
9:37 - 3) Coordinated Altitude
13:48 - Hovering Theory
14:47 - 4) Hovering
15:56 - Stopping Theory
16:48 - 5) Emergency Breaking
19:03 - Orbit Theory
19:48 - 6) Orbits
20:30 - Leveling Theory
21:16 - 7) Auto-Leveling
22:46 - Slalom Theory
23:11 - 8) Slaloms
24:30 - Adv. Orbit Theory
25:00 - 9) Slalom Orbits
28:20 - BONUS Tip
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[@baobozo]

this is it... the ultimate guide to get started on flying ACRO... finally I found someone talking about fundamentals and core skills... Thank you so much!

[@MichaelFalveyTywardreath]

The internet is just an amazing tool for learning. A lot of good effort being put in by people to help others but not everyone has got the right balance. After looking through dozens of tutorials finding this one was like finding the mother lode. Excellent presentation and very well balanced between concise verbal descriptions and video examples. Very well done and thank you Tomjon.

[@TheTomJon]

This has to be the most flattering comment I've received. I was nervous making a video so dense since the common trend on youtube would be make a 10 min video for each of these with lotsa flashy funny moments of "look at me." Wanted this to be about the knowledge for the viewer as quickly and concisely as possible; hearing feedback like this that the style is landing well makes it all worth it! Thank you!

[@zachh9201]

This is exactly how I felt, Tomjon’s video style is perfect

[@ljbythec]

You said it! This vid is Thee MOTHER LODE! Excellent job. I’m at work now but can’t wait to get home and start practicing these maneuvers! Thanks again!

[@TheTomJon]

Thanks 😊🙏

[@whismedia]

+1 I found so many videos that actually had no real info in them. THANK YOU!

[@nataliepence3613]

This is seriously one of the best beginner manual tutorials I've ever seen. You know exactly all the questions and concerns noobs like me have when starting! Great video!

[@TheTomJon]

Appreciate this kind words and feedback! I've coached hundreds of pilots virtually through the years so lots of questions have come up :) glad you found this video helpful!!

[@ScorpioVI]

I used this tutorial a year ago to learn to fly manual and I still go back to it every so often for a refresher. Thanks for this TheTomJon.

[@TheTomJon]

@@ScorpioVI 🥰🥰 thanks for the kind words!

[@Tyoung152]

Agree. I’m moving beyond angle in sim flight and a occasionally IRL but now I have a regimented practice. I appreciate this guidance

[@CyberEditing]

👍🏆👍 As a hangliding pilot with over 1000 hours experience, this was superbly detailed and explained.

[@TheTomJon]

That's a huge compliment! I really wanna fly with some hang gliders one day!!

[@virgileh.7620]

For anybody learning how to fly an FPV this is a great video! I am currently trying to learn how to fly the DJI FPV in the simulator, after 5mins in I felt I absolutely needed some basic understanding of the controls, you nailed the tutorials, thanks for all the tips!

[@TheTomJon]

Glad you found it helpful! Idk if you're flying the Liftoff sim but I'm in there most days and help out where I can. Don't hesistate to ask here if you have any questions!

[@DorianWilson]

This is incredible , so well thought out to really give everything I need to know to go from beginner to feeling confident

[@TheTomJon]

Thanks for the feedback bruv! Someone inspired me to give well thought-out and well structured video essays to help people understand complex topics in a simple way ;)

[@zonewolf]

like many other gps flyers diving into fpv, im bewildered with this acro learning curve. this is the only video I've ever seen to conceptually help my brain make sense of it, and now I just need to fingers to understand as well -_- Thank you dude, you're a badass.

[@TheTomJon]

🙌🙌🙌 took me a minute. Do 20 min a day! Once it becomes second nature it's so insanely liberating and fun!!

[@MicBergsma]

Thank you for teaching ! Big helpful when you show how quad in your hand how it moves …I learn better in virtual than reading words

[@TheTomJon]

Yooo Mic! Good to see you man! We used to chat all the time on my old scuba diving channel "thetomegunn" back in the GoPro 2 and 3 days! Black from the past man! Hope you're well!!

[@colinmclean1300]

I have been using GPS drones the last 2 years and just got the dji FPV. Your video definitely shed light on the significant differences. Been using Liftoff and trying to apply GPS techniques and crashed every time 😆. Your explanations are priceless. Thank you.

[@TheTomJon]

Glad you found the information man!

[@bournejsn]

Massively underrated video! Well formatted, and a goldmine of knowledge nuggets for starting out with the right concepts! Well done!

[@CARLIT0SWAY]

Hi, just want to say that I really love the way you explained everything in detail and you showed the remote on the screen and how you’re moving the controllers. This has been the best explained video I’ve seen. My first day with a DJI fpv and I’m trying to switch over from regular mode into manual but just scares me to switch. Now that I’ve seen this video I’m definitely going to give it a try. The DJI virtual flight doesn’t do Justice for me. So, thank you so much for your very detailed video and for helping other to get into fpv. Im subscribing so I can keep watching any video you put out.✌️👏🏼👏🏼

[@Mental_Illboy]

First 18 seconds: Spot on!

[@wattanapoboonrueng8801]

Awesesome video! Thank you for taking the time to put in such a detail and thoughtful video.

[@stevo11811]

Just wanted to say thanks for taking the time to do these videos they were essential to get me started.

[@howlingdakota]

Such a well planned and detailed explanation on everything, greatly appreciated. Thank you 🙏🏻

[@shamanshamanov5397]

Thank you very much for putting this together! I just got into FPV and was looking exactly for this sort of content. I went from not being able to turn around an object to doing a coordinated turn with (more/less) confidence within 30 min of watching this video. Thanks again!

[@TheTomJon]

YOO!!! This makes me so happy to hear! When I started out I flew for almost a month before learning what a coordinated turn was 😅

[@gabrielamorim7158]

Amazing video! gonna definitely start trying this! Thank you for putting it together!

[@PeterJCimino]

Seriously great tutorial. I plan on trying these ideas you have shared this week. Thank you!

[@JohnDwyer123]

Brilliant explanations. Thank you!

[@CompuTechoo7]

Thanks a million for your expert tutorial with these essential drills! I'm very new at this whole FPV thing and your video is the #1 most helpful. Thank you for your detailed explanations and demonstrations. Be well!

[@putzytart]

Great vid. Been practicing all these moves. A big help.

[@dfortin0011]

TY MAN !!! finally some prefect help for my understanding !!!! this was flawless ty for the exercises

[@jeedmodorn5494]

Brilliant. Exactly what I needed as I'm practicing in sim. Thank you for this.

[@Paulscheer1]

Thank you so much! Practicing them right now!

[@luisferrans]

Thanks for sharing !! Trying drills in a few mins !! charging googles now !!

[@thatguyblue4811]

Oh man I really needed this as I always having a little trouble with the DJI sim. This really helps.

[@trustyenriquez]

Very thorough instructions that made me feel more confident flying the DJI FPV drone. Thanks mate ✌️

[@abhinavsingh6611]

Much appreciated man. Much needed tutorial. Keep up the good work. ❤️

[@Waleedtariq95]

Amazing video mate❤ Best one I’ve found!!

[@MJBold_1]

Wow, super helpful! Thanks for sharing these tips and drills!

[@walterstewart1927]

This is an absolutely wonderful video!! I learned more from this than 30 other videos! Thank you!!!

[@jamm197511]

Thank you soooo much for this video! I’m new to fpv and the drone hobby in total. About 2 months 😀. Thanks to your drills in the sim with my DJI FPV drone, I’m flying in manual mode full acro and haven’t crashed yet. I was having problems at first because it was all just trial and error until you explained it so well. Thanks again! You rock😎

[@arunteelock5656]

Thank you so much for this, really insightful and carefully crafted!

[@Obiss1231]

Thank you so much, I was looking for a good video on what the basics were. Been trying them in the sim before going out with the DJI FPV in manual mode myself.

[@robertmorris1150]

So happy to see this video appear in my selections ! Seems like i have been looking at drone videos for about a month now and now I am seeing more instructional videos popping up. I loved this one, thank you ! Good Job.

[@teyang666]

This is such a concise and comprehensive video! As a beginner, it's good to know the different terms and the basic drills to practice. I will be coming back to this video again and again while learning fpv. Thanks a lot!

[@TheTomJon]

Great to hear and welcome to the hobby! And stay tuned for an advanced drills video for once you've mastered these!!

[@creativesymon]

Essential viewing ;) You're a really good teacher. This made more sense than all the other vids.

[@jlcoleman8325]

Excellent instruction. Thank you for putting this together.

[@ahtoshkaa]

Amazing video. Thank you for making it!

[@IdShift]

Thanks for taking the time to put this together. This is an excellent resource for a beginner like me. I just bought a tinyhawk freestyle ii and have been looking for a set of smaller goals to work towards and this is a perfect tool.🙏🏿

[@TheTomJon]

Glad you found it!!

[@stromdotcom]

This is a GREAT video. Super informative. Thank you!

[@clausen750]

This is a really top notch bit of youtube content. I've flown acro enough to be able to not crash but have no real skill or coordination. The hardest thing ive found, going from LOS heli flying, to FPV is the mess you get in your controls due to the camera tilting up a lot. These drills have really tidied that up a lot. These videos are going to really help me avoid crashing my DJIDPV. Thanks for the effort

[@TheTomJon]

That's some amazing feedback to get mate! LOS helis blow my mind to say the least... the controls seem otherworldly to me lol

[@secondtimearound8567]

Really excellent tutorial, thanks man! It’s amazing how counterintuitive some of the controls are.

[@TheTomJon]

Right!? Your basically becoming the PID controller of a 4 axis gimbal.... once you wrap your head around it tho its amazing!

[@Maccccccc]

Thank you for the tips! I will be working on these in the simulator for awhile before I get brave enough to take my drone out

[@christopherjones1473]

Awesome video, best one I've seen for helping to fly fpv.

[@Thealaskapatriot]

Thank you for taking the time to make this video. I am one of those guys that have flown GPS drones for years and am ready for the next level. Thanks

[@Will-Iam-INFJ]

Thanks for the lessons buddy 👍 appreciate you.

[@foobadoop]

Downloading this for reference in the field. Thank you!

[@KODEEFPV]

Dude. Great teacher. Explained perfectly for me. Thanks

[@BruceChristianson]

I’m sure glad I found you doing this! I’ve been flying GPS drones for film productions and surveys for 10 years now. I have never flown FPV, or even tried to fly FPV. Although, I’ve been to FPV Races in breweries around here in Minneapolis. I’ve seen our local guy J. C. fly through the Bryant Lake Bowl in Uptown nearby and realized this is what the film guys what to see now. So, I bought the DJI FPV to step into FPV, (with prop guards and arm braces). You’re the first I’ve seen training FPV that I can understand and actually “feel” while in your training flight videos. I think I’ll practice on the sim for a week first. I liked and subscribed to see more of what you do. Thanx TomJon!

[@peachybeardshrek]

This video and a simulator have been so helpful. Much appreciated!

[@adamcaddy-photoandfilm8217]

Watching videos all week and this is by far the best. Thanks heaps this was so helpful.

[@TheTomJon]

Glad you found it!!

[@ChandlerHyatt]

Thanks man. This was incredible. Spending time in the sim has been helpful in establishing a sense of balance, but I've been looking for direction on how to apply that newfound sense toward more cinematic flying, which is my reason for picking up the hobby. You've provided that direction here. Best tutorial out there for beginners like me, inspired to put in the work to get the hang of these drills. Competency feels within reach for the first time. Thanks for the boost!

[@TheParadigmShiftTV]

Thanks for this. Just what I needed. Haven't tried manual mode yet. This will help for sure.

[@TheTomJon]

I'm glad! Def give it a go! Its really liberating!

[@charlieli]

Really good for newbies, awesome! Thanks for your effort!

[@J.V.M.]

Great video man! Looking forward to trying out these drills!

[@TheTomJon]

🥰 hope to hear how they go!

[@Terran_tino]

Massive thank you ❤ been looking for this exact vid for weeks! This is what I would show people if I knew how to fly manual! It’s been quite the challenge tryin to work out wtf is going on, thank you so much for making it clear.

[@christopherdonahoo1287]

I just purchased a DJI FPV and have watched a dozen of videos and this is by far the most helpful as far as actual flying tips. Thanks

[@markjohnson-yl5pm]

By far the best instruction FPV beginner video I've watched. Thx, so much for your detailed and long explanations. I really appreciate you including the sticks. This video really is a huge asset to the FPV beginners literature. Well done!

[@joaquinmendoza832]

this video is so to the point and after just watching it I flew full M mode and started to practice. tks bro

[@arkadamczyk]

Wspaniała lekcja. Ogromne dzięki. Nauczyłem się więcej niż przez miesiąc w symulatorze na własną rękę.

[@merv3930]

Thanks dude. I usually learn things quick but FPV acro is really challenging for me. I will use these drills to better my skills!

[@hasanyuva9618]

So very well explained thank you.

[@Nick_Mastro]

Great Video! I'm new to FPV and just bought the DJI FPV Drone, because of you I now have a starting point. Can't thank you enough!

[@TheTomJon]

Amazing Nick! Welcome to the hobby! Take it slow and casual; and don't hesitate to reach out if you have any questions.

[@09064967614]

man your tips is so helpful! ive been searching for a youtube video with all the drills and to learn and fly my dji fpv in manual mode better with controller view. your video is so on point thank you!

[@TheTomJon]

appreciate that support! Glad you were able to find one!

[@adriaanschiltkamp5130]

solid content, you are an excellent teacher, thank you

[@DorianGreer]

Easily the most useful video on FPV that I've seen. Thank you sir.

[@skatefreak2828]

Thank you truly thank you. I'm very new to FPV only been a few months you have by far the best explanations and new flyer tips on you tube. And I can't wait to practice your amazing tips. One thing that seems to be missing from KZbin that would really help those like me. would be a video call about micro tiny whoops, as many people start with them, but have tons of trouble learning to fly indoor. If you want that would be a video topic I'd love to see and eagerly await to watch and learn from. These two training videos are now my favorite videos and I'm flying analog mobula 7. You made my day hopefully my comment can make yours and possibly inspire you, as you have done to me.

[@Brazilwill21]

Truly a helpful video for tips on learning to FPV. Thank you and look forward to your videos.

[@TheTomJon]

Thank you 😊 apprciate ya!

[@IceCreamGuerrilla]

Great tutorial man. Thanks

[@TheThaiLife]

The best fpv video I have ever seen. Thank you!

[@ProgressiveOptionsTV]

I can’t tell you how much, not only the drills, but the detailed explanations of what we are seeing you do, has accelerated my progress in just two sessions in the sim. Naturally still frustrated but also feeling encouraged by the much faster progress that comes to everything, by practicing the exercises.

[@TheTomJon]

Makin me blush over here! And ofc like all sports it takes time, exercise, and rest! Give it 20 min each day you'll be amazing before you know it!

[@liam4169]

Quality information mate this is going to help me a lot throughout my time flying fpv, I have the DJI fpv and nearly crashed it into the sea on like my 3rd flight and haven’t touched it for like 6 month lol but took it out this evening for the first time but I am not confident with manual mode, will keep up the practice and am sure I will get there, thankyou for your help and inspiration pal 👍👏

[@kalikaputra]

Wow. Really good video. Thanks mate.

[@TheTomJon]

Glad you found it!

[@jklst1000]

Excellent training! This helps many beginners to learn how to fly FPV drone in the professional way. Thank you!

[@TheTomJon]

Ofc! Thank you for the kind words!

[@YaofuZhou]

Super helpful for me as a beginner! Thank you for the turtorial!

[@setfpv]

Super helpful, thank you!

[@toytalks7541]

The best video on learning flying in Manual Mode Thanks

[@kimvogt]

Wow, I feel this video was made just for me ... thx!!

[@TheTomJon]

It was 😊

[@zanetirel4692]

This is the most informative video I've found. Thank you for the detailed explanation. It helps alot specially I don't know anything about fpv, and I'm just starting.

[@bosskey102]

This is the introductory tutorial I was looking for, thanks

[@micsherwood4930]

That is AWESOME! Thanx.

[@NoNickName1122]

Awesome video!!!

[@HalfChrome]

This is a great video. Thanks for putting it together.

[@TheTomJon]

Of course! Thanks for the feedback!

[@breakneckspeed101]

Awesome Explanation.. much appreciated.. 🤘🏻🇬🇧

[@TheTomJon]

🤙🤙🇨🇦🇨🇦

[@freesoul.travel]

Thanks a lot. Good tips, how to learn this stuff. When you come from DJI controls, you have no idea what is really going on. Now i can fly my DJI FPV without crashing it in Manual Mode and with staying in control and understanding what is going on. The Simulator LiftOff also helped me a lot.

[@fpv_everyday]

Wow nicely explained. Thanks for the good video

[@DISABLED12-7]

Thank you! I tried acro mode in the simulator and had no clue what I was doing. This helped a lot!

[@TheTomJon]

Amazing! Glad you found it!

[@noopsit4802]

Great video, relevant advices, gave me the trigger to progress. Thanks!

[@TheTomJon]

Glad to help!!

[@andreinovozhilov9501]

Really great video! Inspired me not to give up on M mode! You answered all the questions I had!

[@TheTomJon]

Glad you found the video!!! The hobby cam bring such joy!!

[@evoXmr]

This is just the video I have been looking for! Great work on this! I can't wait to go and practice. I hit the sub button! I have always been interested in FPV but never made the jump until the DJI fpv came along. I feel like it is a great starter since I have owned a Phantom 4 Pro and mini for years.

[@TheTomJon]

It's a helpful transitions for sure because it has a very powerful angle mode like the Phantom! And thanks! Glad you found it and hope it helps! Welcome to the hobby.

[@behram11]

You did such a great job making this video, congrats!

[@TheTomJon]

Thank you :)

[@andrechipping4358]

Wonderful video, very logical 👍great work.

[@lojinharacer]

Excellent tutorial! Amazing for beginners!

[@TheTomJon]

Thanks!!

[@MoAndKayPhotography]

Thank you for this video, just what I need!

[@TheTomJon]

Perfect! Glad you found it!

[@dronedays1]

One of the best tutorial ever. Just got myself an avata and have been practising in simulator for about a week. What I’ve been doing to go forward is to pitching forward all the time. But your tip at 11:15 was really really useful. So I started rolling instead of pitching and man! What a smooth ride I’ve been having. Thanks for the video, there’s quite an effort there.

[@neilkod]

Terrific video; thanks!

[@SpaceIndianaJones]

Dude, keep at it. This video is great. Well laid out, no commercial bs nor filler. Just right to the point. I’m using it as a guide to learn to fly the dji fpv drone on acro mode and so far it’s great. Been doing like 7 packs a day on it.

[@TheTomJon]

Appreciate the kind words on the method! Just here to share some knowledge. All the best in your journey!

[@martymuse5891]

Great video!!

[@MartinChaov]

Your video should be linked in all the drone manuals :D

[@TheTomJon]

😂😂 best compliment ever!

[@MartinChaov]

@@TheTomJon I am struggling to start with manual mode on a dji fpv. Your video is super helpful to a noob like me!

[@MartinChaov]

@@TheTomJon, just FYI I successfully followed your advise and got my drone to 140km/h in manual mode! Spinning, cornering, drifting -> mind melting experience!

[@TheTomJon]

@@MartinChaov Congratulations!! Be careful not to get over confident lol that's how I lost my first motor early on! Keep it up!!