DJI Intelligent Flight Modes: FULL Instruction

[@John-of5sh]

This is the COOLEST Phantom video I have seen yet! You are an excellent instructor Sir, you explained things in detail yet you didn't get so technical I couldn't follow you. I honestly feel like I can go out and repeat the lessons you shared here. Again Thank You!

[@Tvspecialists]

+John Archer thanks for watching! Thanks for the compliments!

[@dbchet]

Really good explanation, it helped a lot thank you. One suggestion is that since it is a long video, the time for each mode can be put in the description so that people can simply click and go to the mode they want to watch. For example: 10:00-15:00 : Course Lock 15:00-19:00 : Home Lock

[@bigrickshaberdashery2759]

Thanks James, I'm flying the Phantom 3 Pro and love this app truly extended its life.

[@Bighorn3610re]

Looking forward to watching many more of your DJI videos, will have an Inspire 1 V2.0 delivered to me today, before this I have been flying , very shakily so, a DJI Flamewheel 450 with no camera attached. I am looking forward to having the many modes available in the newer quadcopter! I am glad I found your channel.

[@Tvspecialists]

Great to hear! Glad it's helpful! Thanks for subscribing!

[@groundtoairphotography6259]

Hey... Utah Utes fan??? I like this channel even more!

[@Tvspecialists]

+Ground To Air Photography Go Utes! :)

[@markb4593]

Really good information for a newbee like me

[@amirneshati4839]

Great tutorial, really good to see the software on the large screen following the simulator, then the actual flight outdoors. Very helpful.

[@Tvspecialists]

+Amir Neshati Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching!

[@rameshtahlan26]

Super, The best video on Phantom4 i have seen. Clears all doubts, and exponentially increases confidence. WOW.

[@robertkelly3313]

Always a nice reference for little things I had missed, nicely done matey.👌

[@Tvspecialists]

Glad to hear it! Thanks for watching and we welcome the subscribe!

[@matglenday5428]

Finally a clear and precisely explained informative tutorial, also with captioning!!!! 😁 Always, had kind of felt, that I was missing out on a lot of information in those tutorials that had no captioning for the Deaf/Hard of Hearing!! Now I have a clearer grasp of how waypoints operate, I plan to put it in action shortly with my Mavic Air. Thanks for the video, one happy Chappy at last

[@dochabusu-tube410]

Of all the instructions I have seen, this one is by far, the most concise and clear. Thanks a million. Zebra I

[@gransha3]

Real professional and helpful video thanks James, a breath of fresh air.

[@richardmoreci3840]

Have not seen it like this. Awesome. Thank you. Experienced at Radio control but new at DJI.

[@intothemadlands]

Is it possible for the "follow me" option to follow a different device other than yourself? For example, if you wanted it to follow an actor or an object without getting yourself in the shot?

[@Tvspecialists]

Yes, it's called Active Track. Learn about it in our Part 2 video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qICmkJqroK2CqKM Thanks for watching and we hope you'll subscribe!

[@guyyoung7459]

Thank you, New owner DJI Phantom 3 Advanced, first flights today, tried follow me and point of interest and couldn't get it to work, after coming home I watched your video and it was very clear I was the problem, have to admit DJI is smooth, I'm Hooked

[@Tvspecialists]

+guy young terrific! :)

[@earthcrawler1159]

i don't understand why people give the thumbs down to a good video like this??

[@Tvspecialists]

Our sentiments exactly! LOL While we can't please everyone, we find comfort that we are able to provide quality training for the majority! If I were to put myself in a bystander's shoes, the only complaint I would have is that the app doesn't look the same. Well, people don't realize this video was created a year and a half ago. The Phantom 4, Mavic, or DJI Go 4 app hadn't been invented yet. The interface may be different, but the knowledge hasn't changed. Thank you for watching and we welcome the subscribe!

[@stephen1991]

Great video. I'm new to the P3P and while waiting for additional batteries to arrive I've been handicapped with just one pack. Between that and the weather I don't get a lot of practicing in with the new modes and just getting acquainted with the new model. Your video is concise and informative. Thank you.

[@brooklyndrones2813]

You can also increase/decrease the radius in flight in POI mode. Great feature.

[@pooleaxe]

The icon you feature does not appear (2:13) as indicated on my screen. However, I have discovered that to access the menu to set course lock etc the RC icon appears where your home point marker is ( Immediately above the map), click on that and the menu comes up. This is probably due to latest firmware updates ??

[@Tvspecialists]

You are correct. In fact, many of the items you see on this video don't have the same layout as it was created well over a year ago, and DJI has updated their interface. Please subscribe, as we will be releasing in a few days an updated flight mode video by popular demand. Thanks for watching!

[@musangijo]

TVS PRO . IKUT NYIMAK KESERUAN NYA. YAA 🙏🤝👍

[@dommbrown]

Cheers chap very informative for a soon to be a new user.

[@winslowwhite4003]

Thanks for a great video. I am using the DJI GO app more now as I became over confident with the LITCHI app, which is great, but I enjoy having more control over my actions. Thanks again.

[@LuisAlbertoAriascrc]

Hi, I like very much your videos, but can you go deeper or explain a litle better about the two maps the App has in left and write corners? Thanks

[@LuisAlbertoAriascrc]

I mean the lowers left and rights corners. Thx

[@Tvspecialists]

Not much more to explain. They are maps that give you a bird's eye view of where your copter is at. There's not much instruction to give, but you can't draw (with your finger) a flight plan out, or set waypoints, on the map and have it fly that route. You can trace a "guide" to help you follow a particular path, but it's all manual. Or it can record the flight path you just flew. But mainly, it's just used as a reference.

[@Robnord1]

This was great, thank you ! Recently got my P3A, and the manual leaves a lot to be desired. This was clear and well explained. When the rain quits I'm going out to practice these.

[@bellinghamwow]

Ah - just found a similar inquiry below. Can['t wait for that firmware update. That would be WAY COOL!

[@eastlandheightsbymegaworld431]

How to you adjust thr camera to focus on the subject while in point of interest mode when you go up higher or down lower? thanks

[@jamesryanphoto]

There is a way to draw the route on the map. I found it and can't remember where I found it?

[@Tvspecialists]

+jamesryanphoto When in camera view, touch the map on the lower left hand side. Then on the right side there is a symbol of a "drawing finger." Select that, and now you can draw a flight guide.

[@Tvspecialists]

+jamesryanphoto If you touch the google map on the bottom left side it will swap with the camera view. Making the map the main screen. There will be, on the right side, a "guide" route drawer. It will not fly this route you drew, it's just used a guide so that you can manually fly the route you just drew. Maybe someday soon it will do that.

[@vinnywilliams833]

is there a flight simulator mode for DJI MAVIC PRO PLATINUM??? how do we access it???

[@aliahmetyanik]

Very clear and definite explanation. Thanks a lot my friend...

[@DeltadronesBr]

I thought it might select waypoints by touching in the map. I have 14 minutes to fly and I will spend half the time doing distants checkpoints.

[@kimpedersen9575]

If my way points are 1000 yards or more away and i lose line of site what will happen? Is this dangerous?

[@rakotondrasoahary5795]

I have phantom 3 standard, I just completely update it. But when I switch the mode to F mode the notification doesn't pup up, I cannot play the flight mode , so sad how can I fix it please?

[@AerialLensVideo]

Outstanding! Thank you for this really clear explanation and demo. A Keeper!

[@petermaypplinstrument869]

Very informative, well explained. Great job. Thanks.

[@qaiserbabka2429]

plz does the information for inspire2 how to fly the drone with remote controller

[@danieleblack]

Great demonstration. Really clear!! Thanks

[@616Drones]

Nicely done James, thanks for the tip. in a few weeks I'll be getting a DJI Phantom 3 Adv. so wish me luck!

[@KennethColeStatenIsland]

Very good instructions, thanks

[@Tvspecialists]

Thank you! We feel honored to have received a positive comment from the infamous Kenneth Cole! ;);)

[@did3d523]

in waypoint mode no recording the tilting of camera ????????????

[@Tvspecialists]

Waypoint flight mode only records the physical position and orientation of the craft, unfortunately not the angle of camera.

[@Toad8701]

nice video great help, will try that, I have a question, ihave a new p3 advantage it jumps out of signal, while flying, it ask me, fly home, or cancel , I have cancelled and back tracked on the APP and it has reset , this happened about 3 times on a small flight, within sight, both ariel are straight and pointing towards me, is this a problem with the p3`s , can you help please, your sincerely Brian

[@Tvspecialists]

+BRIAN HALL latest firmwares need to be installed. Do not skip firmwares. Start with oldest and work your way to the most recent. Within those firmwares are "battery optimizations," such as flying in cold weather and giving temperature warnings, etc. This should help.

[@Uran_666]

Hi there can you please explain how to view the flight simulator on large tv because i can only see what the camera sees it won't show the flight simulator on tv thank you.

[@Tvspecialists]

In this example, we used "Airplay" to an Apple TV from the smart device, but both the device and Apple TV need to be on the same WiFi network. The other way of doing it is to use the HDMI output on the radio to connect to a flat panel. The HDMI module is only included on the Inspire radios, but can install the HDMI module for the P3 and P4.

[@Uran_666]

TV Specialists, Inc Yes but when i use HDMI i only see what the camera sees when i go in to flight simulator it doesn't show anything i think it only works with airplay if you have apple tv thank you.

[@Ambayplasticsurgery]

Great tutorial!! When I do way points of POI can i create a path I want the drone to fly and change altitudes automatically and have the drone remember that flight path? I am trying to take video of a building where one side of the building has tall trees so the drone must fly higher, and the back has no trees so the drone should fly lower, followed by the side with trees (drone higher) and the front with no trees (fly lower and then drone goes toward front entrance low. Thanks

[@Tvspecialists]

Using the DJI Go app, you must physically fly the route and set the waypoints along the way. Yes, it will maintain the altitudes that you set per waypoint. And yes, it will remember the route as a "mission" you flew so that you can fly it again, and will allow you to save up to three missions. Thanks for watching, don't forget to subscribe!

[@chinky1412]

There's been an update follow me mode works now as for devices you don't need a GPS device the inspire quad and controller have GPS

[@Toad8701]

thanks for your reply, I will check, I no it has the latest firm ware, which I had downloaded when I got it, I have another question if you don't mind, on the remote at the back the small usb port we re talking advantage not pro 3, can you run a monitor from it, or what is it there for, I no the pro3 has the HDMI port which the advantage hasn't regards Brian

[@Tvspecialists]

+BRIAN HALL the mini USB is for potential firmwares, but micro sd is the quickest way. And the P3 Pro does not have an HDMI port. It is a separate module that is purchasable, see here: www.tvspecialists.com/product/DJIP3HDMIOM/ HDMI output on the radio is only standard in the DJI Inspire series of quadcopters.

[@Toad8701]

+TV Specialists, Inc  Thank you for that , I thought it was on the dji pro 3 as well as the inspire, what I was trying to  do  was to use an external monitor or goggles because I have trouble seeing the screen on the control unit, and not have to purchase the overpriced module,  thank you for your help Brian in the UK its £80 + + postage your US price is less

[@notny41]

Great video - very helpful - thank you! Love the point of interest and the waypoints!

[@Ronaldetto]

Very good video, very good explanations! Would like to watch the footage of that waypoint flight.

[@WaveReflections]

For POI: If you HIDE the POI settings overlay, how would you get it back (re-display it)?

[@Tvspecialists]

+WaveReflections the intelligent flight modes symbol up top near center of screen, touch that again.

[@WaveReflections]

+TV Specialists, Inc - I knew it had to be there somewhere! Easy enough - thanks!

[@fruwaukoo]

So I have to shoot every hole of an 18 hole golf course Sat/Sun. Test flew today and I have to say it's trickier than I thought. Here is my question. Can you implement the way points AND point of interest at the same time? Meaning can I place my way points from tee box to green then place my point of interest marks then fly the route? The craft world then fly from: WP1 - Tee box WP2 - Fairway WP3 - Green POI - around the green Will these two work with each other? Any tips would be helpful if anyone has flown this. Thanks.

[@Tvspecialists]

Unfortunately, there isn't a way to combine the Flight Modes with the DJI Go App. All of DJI's systems, however, are open to SDK. So if you understand app development, and computer programming, then you could contact the DJI SDK team to give you the kit to help you get started, and then it's up to your imagination and be able to program whatever you'd like it to do. I know the app Autopilot is a very popular and much more accurate way to implement flight modes, but I'm not certain if even in that app you can combine multiple flight modes. Thanks for watching, and don't forget to subscribe.

[@athenacody]

I have a 3 standard. There is a blank space on my app where there is supposed to be the intelligent flight modes. Help please.

[@Michael_00001]

+Larsen Kinsaul When you are flying try the S1 toggle on the right side of the controller. Pull it down (towards you). I believe that will open the intelligent flight mode screen. Someone please correct me if I am wrong.

[@athenacody]

That is correct! Thank you so much!

[@brentfairley3550]

+Larsen Kinsaul which firmware you useing

[@GeorgeBonez]

Hey Gguys I have used the auto I have used the auto takeoff button on my new Phantom 3 4 k but I have not use the Auto Land button because im not sure what will happen. When I press the auto land feature will it just sit down right where it is or will it climb to is RTL altitude first? is Autoland and RTL two different features? or are they the same thing??

[@Tvspecialists]

Auto land and RTH are two different features. Auto land will land directly below of its current location. We actually never use the Auto takeoff and land features; we prefer to land on our own, but the feature is there if you do like it.

[@GeorgeBonez]

+TV Specialists, Inc why don't you ever use these features? Do you consider it you be cheating or something? I like taking off and landing on my own too. I just want to make sure I understand these features in case I hit a button by accident or something which ive done on other aircraft btw. haha

[@Tvspecialists]

Not a feeling of cheating, just the feeling of control. With the Phantom, I actually never land it. I grab it by it's 3rd leg (the left leg without the compass module) and hold on to it firmly with my right hand, and power down the craft with my left hand by holding down the throttle for 3 seconds.

[@GeorgeBonez]

+TV Specialists, Inc I have recently learned to hand-land my Phantom to. its just the smart thing to do in my book especially if you take off and land or fly short missions like I do. most of the mishaps that I have is landing and some rogue gust of wind causes it to tip over. hell I think DJI should mount a landing handle to the aircraft and encourage people to land this way. ha

[@peterbruyneel805]

If i try to do the follow me mode, it keeps telling me there are not enough gps satellites, even if my app is showing google maps??

[@Tvspecialists]

The app needs to show at least 7 satellites, and the radio also needs to be free from obstruction. The copter follows the radio itself; it has a GPS unit installed inside. For further assistance we recommend you contact the dealer from whom you purchased for one on one support.

[@jacekdudek9763]

very good video. great interraction

[@rczone9830]

Hello sir... I have phantom 4 and I am using with trun off distance limit. I want to fly far away upto 4 to 5 km but 😢 I can't go over 950 meters. battery timing also 20 to 22 mint. when I go over 950 meters controller shows weak signals and than no signal so return to home back. I am very desperate to brought phantom 4. please suggest me what should I do now. thanks Salman Razi

[@YoIamBobby]

Hey Salman did you find a way to fly it up to 4,5 km?

[@rczone9830]

+YoIamBobby yessssss

[@deanovshak999]

I noticed most seem to connect the phone with the controller via USB. Is this only for battery? Or is there another reason? Also, the one thing I hated with the P3 was only the phone connected could look at the image. I have a P3 Standard now. Is there a way to show it on another screen at the same time? I am using Android ..Thanks!!

[@MRLAWBREAKER1]

Can you not include take off and land as way points too ?

[@Tvspecialists]

You cannot have takeoff as a waypoint, but you can, before you start the route, select the option to land when route is complete.

[@germandiaz1651]

I have a DJI phantom 3 standard and can't seem to find intelligent navigation ??

[@Tvspecialists]

+german diaz latest firmwares need to be installed. Do not skip firmwares. Start with the oldest and work your way to the most recent.

[@Michael_00001]

In the "follow me" mode, does the camera stay oriented towards you if you choose the "my position" setting while, let's say, travelling down the road in a vehicle including camera pitch?

[@Tvspecialists]

+Michael Kirst the camera will stay oriented towards your position yes.

[@SarahC2]

Is that training program for the Phantom available to the public?

[@farmerbob1983]

In POI mode.. does it work with a moving target? lets say circling a running boat. Is it possible?

[@Tvspecialists]

Unfortunately the POI intelligent mode does not work with moving objects; including the Phantom 4 even though it has object recognition to follow, but not in POI. Your subject must remain stationary to circle around. We don't doubt, though, that DJI has already had these thoughts and is perhaps something they're developing.

[@jackbosshard4502]

Thanks for your fine presentation. Towards end of September I made a first waypoint following trial with my PH 3 prof in connection with an iPad mini and the iPhone as wlan hotspot. A lot of GPS sats in view. After programming some waypoints at low altitude (3...5...8m) and start of the mission the PH 3 suddenly (a few seconds after start) turned on his back and has fallen on the lawn (no dammage). A test flight in course lock afterwards was normal. Do you have an explanation? Is there a spec on a minimum height? My vendor sent the flight logs which I cannot read to DJI with no response up to now.

[@Tvspecialists]

+Jack Bosshard My first question would be if a compass calibration was executed prior to flight? These should be done every time you fly (truthfully every time you change locations, or you change time of day), it never hurts to do it; always helps. Also, if it had taken a fall previously, checking the health of the IMU is necessary. Even it had never taken a fall before, I check the IMU just about every 4-6 flights. It's real simple: open DJI Go app and go to camera view, touch upper right copter symbol (MC Settings), scroll down to "sensors", scroll down and touch "check IMU". It will do a brief check on the system for airworthiness. It's all in the manual, but Gyro "Mod" value should be 0.0 (with little movement), Acceleration "Mod" should be 1.00 (with almost no movement), and the Compass "Mod" 1500-1800 (shouldn't move around more than 100 points). Hope this is helpful. Thanks for watching!

[@jackbosshard4502]

Thanks, I will test it. Some questions: Have I to start the waypoint following with apply at the home point or waypoint 1? Can you read i.e. Interpret the fly logs files as I did not yet receive an aswer of DJI. Best regards Jack

[@Tvspecialists]

+Jack Bosshard We're not sure we completely understand your question, but if we think we do, then you will set waypoints before you touch apply

[@Elmercuaton]

hello i just recieved my phantom 3 pro. after i sent back to china for fixing but the problem is the DJI intelligent flight mode is gone i cannot locate it and i cannot upgrade my RC to the newest firmware pls help. thanks.

[@Tvspecialists]

We recommend you contact the dealer from whom you purchased it for more detailed assistance.

[@joediaz77]

Very good and complete tutorial... Thank you!

[@jaafilm]

I got phantom 3 standard , I need to get remote for it I am having trouble find one ,where can i get it? Thanks

[@Tvspecialists]

Johnny J, hope you found the video beneficial. Thanks for subscribing! The P3 radio is not something we keep in stock, but shouldn't be too difficult to find either through DJI.com directly or through eBay, etc. Good luck and happy flying!

[@SuAmigoElilegal]

Does this phantom 4 has a mic or no mic build in. ?

[@chinky1412]

hi my follow me mode doesn't work I have an inspire one with an ipad mini 2 WiFi only do I need a cellular device for this feature to work.??? thanks

[@MaxHudler]

+RC ADDICT UK Follow me isn't available for the Inspire, just the Phantom 3

[@Tvspecialists]

+RC ADDICT UK, Max is correct.

[@MaxHudler]

TV Specialists, Inc I haven't tried it yet, but dji announced a new update last week that actually included follow me for the Inspire, so my comment is now outdated

[@kiodiekin]

Wifi only devices with iOS will not work with follow me mode. It does not have a gps chip installed. All android devices whether wifi only or not have gps chips and the iOS phones and iPad cellular devices. Your iPad mini wifi only does not have a gps chip and will not work with that device. Yes the inspire can do it if you have the software mode available. I just posted my previous comment from the channel on this response

[@kiodiekin]

+Max Hudler he has the wrong device iOS wifi only does not have a gps chip

[@SuAmigoElilegal]

got a question here! if I'm operation in the lock mode, and the drone is away from me with the head facing any position instead of me or home point. if the drone losses signal, and there are obstacles on the way, is the drone gonna cancel this mode or co to us on locked mode and head back to me with the head facing other direction but home or to me. will this increase chances of crashing​ or the drone to get confuse ?

[@Tvspecialists]

The Phantom 4 has obstacle avoidance sensors that face front only. The Phantom 4 Pro has sensors that face the front and rear of craft.

[@ChinaLake100]

Can the phantom 3 standard do any of these intelligent flight modes

[@LivingWithTheGuzmans]

Cool nice video thanks.

[@Rsthelen]

is there a certain amount of waypoints you can set say is 10 maximum or unlimited? thank you

[@Tvspecialists]

I don't believe there is a limit to the amount of waypoints, but there is a limit to the quantity of missions,3. Thanks for watching, and we welcome the subscribe!

[@combatvet711]

Very well executed on the different Intelligent Flight modes for the P3's in general. Your future video's I hope will be as informative as this one was. Have a quick question? How long did it take you to upload this video to KZbin and what were the settings you used? Thanks.

[@spatey12]

Great job, learned alot and easy to follow. Thank You

[@Tvspecialists]

Terrific! Thanks for watching!

[@Flyboytr]

Excellent instructional video. Thanks!

[@TheAnvil1971]

Outstanding video. Thanks a lot!

[@possarkarangasem6472]

hii, how you connect the REMOTE to TV wide screen ??

[@HAFIZzainalHZ]

same question the first minute when i started watching.. :D

[@Tvspecialists]

You can do this two ways: 1) If you are flying the I1, then you can use the HDMI output on the radio to go out to a monitor while simultaneously using the USB port for app control. If you have a Phantom, then the $99 HDMI module needs to be purchased and installed on the back of the radio that will add the HDMI port. 2) In this video, my device is airplaying to an Apple TV that is on the same network, and the Apple TV is connected to the TV via HDMI.

[@utube091116]

Good tuto. But please look for another flight demo place. Public parking lot next to busy road= not done.

[@Tvspecialists]

+dxtrty thank you for the warning. We are Section 333 Exemption holders and always ensure top levels of safety measures are taken before every flight. We appreciate the concern.

[@jamesmasciarelli4438]

Hi on the ph4 .drone... will it work with Droid phones ?? also can I use Fractions instead of Meters and so on ?? thanks

[@dochabusu-tube410]

Hi James. Although I am not the representative here, I can tell you with full confidence that your Android was what the dji go app was designed to operate on. Apple ios followed. Enjoy.

[@TimothyGoetz]

this is interesting. I just got a drone and was looking at buying an iPad mini for a larger display than my iPhone. I could get an Android tablet at 1/2 the cost. the DJIgo app works well on android?

[@dheller777]

When you switch to course lock do you no longer have GPS hold for stability?

[@Tvspecialists]

Course lock will still allow GPS to operate.

[@thepuritygroup]

Great instructions. Thanks.

[@dudleyedgemon8276]

How do you delete old way point paths?

[@Tvspecialists]

Keep on saving new ones. It holds a max of three and when you save a new mission it removes the oldest path.

[@tanselozturk2688]

Hello, How connect to tv screen ?

[@Tvspecialists]

+Tansel Ozturk airplay to an Apple TV

[@tanselozturk2688]

+TV Specialists, Inc thank you so much.

[@billpapier4298]

bill p You are great!!!!!.....but....: My experience before buying a Phantom 3 advance (flown 4 times only)used, was flying a Bugs 2w. There is a subject that maybe for an expert is nothing, but for me is unknown land. When in Points of interests, how do you mark aa POI? Will it be with the little drop and the H sign or is some device of the RC? thanks in advance for the helper

[@Tvspecialists]

We're glad that our videos have been beneficial! For instruction on the intelligent flight modes we recommend watching our two other videos produced. Thanks for watching, and we hope you'll subscribe! kzbin.info/www/bejne/o3zNoGh_qdl5rrM kzbin.info/www/bejne/qICmkJqroK2CqKM

[@israelpinedo2103]

I just updated the firmware and starting using this features, but in the "Follow me" mode I'm having trouble keeping my subject inside the video frame. Any tips?

[@Tvspecialists]

+isonemancrew Pine There is most definitely a delay in the response from the P3 to your actual movement. Best idea is to increase your altitude and distance from subject to help cushion the delay in response.

[@israelpinedo2103]

I will try that. Thank you!

[@mentertainmentgroup6623]

Do you have to be at a certain altitude for waypoints

[@Tvspecialists]

+Mixes with DjTy on the flight sim and outside I've been able to set waypoints under 10 feet, but I've had customers say they can't do that. I wonder if it's a firmware thing, but I think above 3ft is sufficient.

[@DaveBurbank]

Thank you for making this.

[@Tvspecialists]

+Dave Burbank Thank YOU for watching!

[@felixbleichenbacher6492]

James, great tutorials, learnt a lot, thanks for that! One thing I still did not find out is the following: I plan to fly my Phantom 4 from a moving sailboat. I would like the drone to return to the moving sailboat by the push of a button. RTH would be the best option. However, is it possible to define "Home" as being a moving target? Could maybe the (permanently updated) GPS-position of the RC on the yacht be defined as "Home"? What other option would be best, e.g. "TapFly" plus manual steering for the final landing approach? Or stall the yacht and then redefine the "Home" position to the yacht's current position? What is your recommendation? Anybody?

[@jdaveca]

Very informative video! I just ordered my Phantom 3 Advanced (supposed to be here sometime next week) and have been looking for educational videos. Yours is by far the best that I've seen! One question however on the Waypoint Flying. Can you set the Waypoints without actually flying them? In other words, can you set Waypoints "off-line" via your tablet / smart-phone and then have the Phantom fly the route, or do you have to actually fly the route and set them as you go? Many thanks!

[@jdaveca]

Not with the DJI-GO app. Apparently you can do this with the Litchi app, however I haven't bought it as I'm a bit skittish about using a 3rd party app with my $1000 drone. There are lots of videos of people using it, and I'll probably get it and try it at some point as the Litchi app seems to have additional functionality that the DJI-GO app doesn't.

[@Tvspecialists]

Unfortunately, through the DJI Go app, there isn't a way to do waypoints without flying. However, there is an app that is full of awesomeness called, Autopilot. It's 3rd party, not DJI, but the programming, accuracy, and abilities it adds are essential for advanced users.

[@kdkcphotos]

Great video. Thank you!!

[@DrGreg28]

GREAT vid! Thanks for the Intel! Cheers...

[@frankfromupstateny3796]

Questions: (keep in mind: I'm a novice) 1) c/point of int,....does the drone recognize if it will crash within the arc or circle that's it's "told" to fly in...or just crash if something is in the way in altitude? 2) In follow me mode..."same question"...does the drone "know" by virtue of detectors if it may imminently crash...if following someone/thing? Ex.) "I'm in a corn field...then a walk into a forest with trees at ~70'..and the drone is flying at 40'....will it detect and increase in altitude of crash into the nearest tree?

[@Tvspecialists]

1) the obstacle avoidance only detects what is directly in front of it. In POI it is rolling to its right or left, so no, it will crash into something on it's side. 2) in order for it to detect an object for 'active track,' it has to have clear line of sight. So in that situation, of a forest, it will lose recognition and just stop at the edge of the forest. Hypothetically, though, it would most likely just stop and not increase it's altitude to continue to follow anyways.

[@terryjewell9852]

Can you delete a mission in waypoints

[@KodyKline]

Great work. I learned a lot from your video. Keep it up.

[@IslandDigital]

I watched again , How did you get the video from your IPhone onto the large TV behind you , Airplay withApple TV? Also can what is being seen on the screen be recorded ? I mean can I put telemetry onto the video the camera is recording ? Thanks again your videos are excellent.

[@CNCmachiningisfun]

This may seem like a silly question, but can you add altitude variations to the way point list, or is it all done at a single altitude?

[@Tvspecialists]

If you change the altitude from point A to B, for example, then it will automatically add an even graded slope. So yes, it will adjust altitudes from point to point.

[@CNCmachiningisfun]

TV Specialists, Inc Thanks kindly. I think that will make the resulting flight videos look truly amazing :) . I am really looking forward to flying mine soon, but the weather has been pretty bad recently.

[@Tvspecialists]

Practice these flight modes on the simulator, just like in the video. This is a great way to become familiar with zero risk.

[@CNCmachiningisfun]

TV Specialists, Inc Yup, will do. In this rotten winter weather, this appears to be my only option :) .

[@TheYammerAm]

How did you get the simulator to display on your TV?

[@Tvspecialists]

+Emma Barker airplay to an Apple TV that's connected to the TV via HDMI.

[@MattiaManciniAlunno]

Very good video!!! Better than the DJI officials! A question: how the airplane manage the different altitudes in the waypoints mode? because I saw that registering different altitude waypoints cause "robotic" and vertical altitude modifications that seems that the plane is falling down or going to the moon... I've not understand the mechanism... Why is not fluid?

[@Tvspecialists]

That's just the limit of DJI's app. There are other 3rd party apps that can offer better waypoint flying options. Drone Deploy, or Autopilot are popular apps.

[@MattiaManciniAlunno]

TVS Pro Wowww! Thanks!

[@bellinghamwow]

LOVE these tutorials guys - say - I can't find anything about "drawing a flight guide" and getting the drone to fly that pattern. Are there any tutorials on that?

[@Tvspecialists]

+Ken Harrison CRS not certain if there are, but it's pretty simple. When looking at camera view, you'll see on the bottom left the Google map. Touch it, and the camera and map will swap places. On the left side, you'll see a symbol to draw a flight guide. Keep in mind, it's just a guide. It won't actually fly what you draw.

[@Hookster57]

Nice video but what's that thing on your thumb?

[@dorikoldashi839]

please can anyone help me ??? i tried to update my remote controller of phantom 3 Pro,after update i tryed to restart the remote,like the app sad, Now i cant turn on the remote no lights no sign of live , try it to charghe it but still no lights no turning on,note before upfate everything was fine and fully charged please help me..

[@Tvspecialists]

We recommend you contact the dealer from whom you purchased the system, or try DJI support through live chat or [e-mail]

[@IslandDigital]

Thank you very Informative , nicely explained I have a question: In Waypoints , can each waypoint be edited? Can you go to waypoint 1 and have it go to 35 feet for 25 seconds, then go to next waypoint and have it go to 40 ft. Then the next and so on. So different heights and stay times? Thanks

[@Tvspecialists]

Not within the DJI Go App. Because DJI leaves their systems open to SDK, there are many 3rd party apps that are chucked full of more options available within the flight modes. Popular apps are Autopilot or DroneDeploy.

[@IslandDigital]

TV Specialists, Inc Great info. Thanks very much !

[@ggiemax7751]

Does this work with the Phantom 3 Standard as well?

[@Tvspecialists]

The modes that the P3 Standard are capable of are: waypoint, course & home lock, point of interest, and follow me.