DJI Mini 3 Pro || Obstacle Avoidance

What happens on a RTH and the DJI Mini 3 Pro flies towards a big obstacle? Will the Obstacle Avoidance kick in automatically? Or does the DJI Mini 3 Pro Obstacle Avoidance only work when the drown is being controlled by the pilot?
Here I test out the DJI Mini 3 Pro Obstacle Avoidance during a RTH flight to see what will happen when the DJI Mini 3 Pro is faced with a huge obstacle on the journey home!
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[@WindsweptRobert]

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[@eadjh98]

You’re a brave man Robert! Made my backside go half crown tanner!!🙈🙈🙈🙈❤️

[@hammondge]

Whew! That was close. I think I need to do my laundry.😉🤣

[@WindsweptRobert]

Me too!

[@ScottishDroner]

Always good to know obstical avoidance works and RTH height is just a minimum height

[@JoshBellgolf]

That return to home always amazes me

[@WindsweptRobert]

It's Star Trekian technology!

[@2AdAlchemy]

Simply locks home point in onboard GPS.@@WindsweptRobert

[@johnburns5783]

Robert, thank you so much for answering my question. I had a DJI Phantom ( years ago ) and the info given by DJI at the time was to set the RTH height higher than surrounding buildings, because it would crash into them.

[@WindsweptRobert]

Well, we can see here that the technology has advanced :) Thanks for the question, John, although I was pretty nervous to do this test!

[@2AdAlchemy]

That is just common sense surely ?

[@johnburns5783]

@paul-nx7yc obstacle avoidance wasn't built into the older drones. You had to set the RTH height higher than the highest obstruction around you. ( not exactly easy to guess the height of a tree/ building a hundred metres away )

[@2AdAlchemy]

Yes I know that. I have been flying drones for 10 years in Australia and I suppose I am spoiled with the wide open spaces. The nearest cops are 150 kms away. @@johnburns5783

[@Alan316100]

Enjoyable and interesting vid Robert, thank you 🙂

[@WindsweptRobert]

Thanks, Alan. Like I said in the video, I was pretty sure the OA would work on RTH, but I had not seen anyone ever show a flight where it showed this happening. And you know me - I NEED to know ;)

[@maineman0866]

Thanks for another important learning experience, Robert! Mini 3 Pro owners now can feel a bit more comfortable with obstacle avoidance!

[@WindsweptRobert]

Glad to help!

[@bashman59]

Your a brave man Robert😄

[@WindsweptRobert]

Sometimes, I just NEED to know!

[@smbishop63]

You do the tests that no one else will, Robert! Took the Mini 2 out today for some fun, the first time I could fly in 80F in a long while over here in TX... As we all know, it is still an amazing drone. I am sure Lassie is thinking 'big deal' Caledonia, try returning home in the middle of a snow/hail storm...

[@WindsweptRobert]

Lassie would probably shrug and think; "I'd just have flown thru the gaps".

[@smbishop63]

As she has done before!@@WindsweptRobert

[@petermainwaringsx]

I remember someone saying "the good lord takes care of fools and little children". It appears he does the same for their drones as well. 🤣 Great video, see you in the livestream later.

[@WindsweptRobert]

Good point LOL!

[@UKBUBBLERS]

Soooooo close, lol I guess that gives us more confidence flying the mini 3 pro drone. Great video as usual Robert 😁 👌 👍 🇬🇧

[@WindsweptRobert]

So close!

[@blackydon]

Absolutely fantastic. Always fascinates me.😳

[@WindsweptRobert]

Thanks

[@nirobg]

Its a clever little thing

[@WindsweptRobert]

Almost like a scifi droid!

[@ptaylor5014]

I love these type of videos Robert, you do all the dangerous stuff so we don't have to 😉😁

[@WindsweptRobert]

This one certainly had my heart pumping!

[@jesusgjchuza6491]

Nicely done

[@WindsweptRobert]

Thank you Jesus

[@cp-overview]

I have always wondered what happens in that scenario

[@WindsweptRobert]

And now you know ;)

[@lynsmith1096]

Good video Robert

[@WindsweptRobert]

Thanks, Lyn

[@Historic_Adventures_UK]

Awesome test there :)

[@WindsweptRobert]

Thanks! :)

[@torsandmors]

Fair Play mate 👍

[@markm7470]

Thanks Rob, great video, interesting to know. I am not that brave

[@WindsweptRobert]

Neither am I, Mark. Ma heart was in ma throat!

[@autisticdrone.]

That was an interesting video, even got me wondering what the results would be. 👍

[@WindsweptRobert]

You and me both!

[@stevetrotter1286]

Amazing mate 😂😅😅😅😅

[@WindsweptRobert]

Thanks 😆

[@MostlyDrones]

That was a close call 😅

[@WindsweptRobert]

Very!

[@davecullenphotography]

Thats was bl**dy close!!

[@martingruffalump5484]

is that the same a frame that used to stick oot the top of a huge steel n glass pit building??? used to pass it on way to cumnock in the early 60s!!! - i knew about the rth height would stay at whatever if above set height but not if the oa would be good enough - helluva thing to pile into if the avoidance software wasnt up to the job!!!

[@WindsweptRobert]

We took the shot!

[@PJMarsosudiro]

oooooh! gave us all a scare!!!! : :D :D :D

[@WindsweptRobert]

Me too!

[@PhyllisGlassup2TheBrim]

Why did I close my eyes when she was set to return home and flew close to the obstacle?

[@WindsweptRobert]

I almost did too!

[@locouk]

Changing the subject, if I use Dji Fly FCC mode and shut down regular Dji Fly that runs in the background, will the FCC mode work with Maven to get the same range? I hope that made sense lmao 😂

[@WindsweptRobert]

Yes :)

[@petermulder9176]

Robert... do you have experience with three bladed props for the DJI mini 2 and further up the numbers... and are the any good regarding sound ,speed and batterytime...

[@WindsweptRobert]

I've used the Master Screw props, Peter, but those are twin blades. I've never tried the triple bladed props.

[@ThePeteW]

Would it do the same if you had Brake set instead of Bypass?

[@WindsweptRobert]

Not sure....test it and let us know! :)

[@marcterryjadal6520]

😍😍👍

[@moonshinepz]

so we learned that RTH height is the minimum height DJI drones return at, I think. Wondered that for a while.

[@WindsweptRobert]

Aye. I have tested in a couple of videos what happens if the RTH is set to 20m and the drone is flying LOWER than that. But this is the first time I've tested what the drone does if it is HIGHER than that, and it's the first time I've tested the OA on a RTH. I was pretty sure it would work, but still had my heart in my mouth in case it didn't!

[@moonshinepz]

@@WindsweptRobert good to know.

[@aloeisthestuff9622]

Now make more vids to show us some of the alternative scenarios you mentioned. Putting trust solely in Electronics is always a crap shoot.

[@WindsweptRobert]

I don't have a building tall enough anywhere near me.

[@johnnymac26]

New pants please 😅

[@WindsweptRobert]

I thought she was going to hit the very top crossbeam!

[@2AdAlchemy]

You make videos about features of these drones that everyone already knows.

[@WindsweptRobert]

Thanks for commenting, it’s great that you’re so interested in my videos and livestreams 😁

[@2AdAlchemy]

When you post on a public forum not every one is going to agree with you . And having a KZbin channel and a few fawning admirers doesn't put you above the law.@@WindsweptRobert

[@2AdAlchemy]

You throw all your toys out of the cot because of a police visit. A wee scotty with a chip on both shoulders thinks he is above the law. @@WindsweptRobert

[@WindsweptRobert]

Thanks for commenting again! @@2AdAlchemy

[@WindsweptRobert]

More comments please, you are slacking. I expect my superfans like you to make at least a dozen comments per day, so hop to it! @@2AdAlchemy