DJI Intelligent Flight Modes: FULL Instruction

DJI just released on Sept 7th the latest firmware for the Phantom 3 and Inspire 1 that enables Intelligent Flight Modes. Including: Course Lock, Home Lock, Point-Of-Interest, Waypoints, & Follow Me (AVAILABLE NOW ON BOTH INSPIRE AND P3). See how to successful enable these modes in the app, and then see them in action. DJI products always in stock, www.tvspecialists.com

[@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!

[@rameshtahlan26]

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

[@bigrickshaberdashery2759]

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

[@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!

[@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.

[@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.

[@AerialLensVideo]

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

[@brooklyndrones2813]

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

[@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.

[@markb4593]

Really good information for a newbee like me

[@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!

[@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!

[@dochabusu-tube410]

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

[@dommbrown]

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

[@danieleblack]

Great demonstration. Really clear!! Thanks

[@notny41]

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

[@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!

[@aliahmetyanik]

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

[@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.

[@Flyboytr]

Excellent instructional video. Thanks!

[@jacekdudek9763]

very good video. great interraction

[@petermaypplinstrument869]

Very informative, well explained. Great job. Thanks.

[@joediaz77]

Very good and complete tutorial... Thank you!

[@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

[@peeb2896]

Fantastic, very, very helpful tutorial! Many thanks.

[@honestynolies4423]

peeb nyes

[@TheAnvil1971]

Outstanding video. Thanks a lot!

[@thepuritygroup]

Great instructions. Thanks.

[@kdkcphotos]

Great video. Thank you!!

[@bellinghamwow]

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

[@KodyKline]

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

[@DrGreg28]

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

[@LivingWithTheGuzmans]

Cool nice video thanks.

[@KennethColeStatenIsland]

Very good instructions, thanks

[@Tvspecialists]

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

[@spatey12]

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

[@Tvspecialists]

Terrific! Thanks for watching!

[@DeltadronesBr]

Thanks for the tutorial! Help me a lot!

[@charliekeyes70418uuuu]

great job explaining !!

[@ChristianCapiomont]

great tutorial hope dji will implant tracking for phantom 3 soon on djigo !

[@groundtoairphotography6259]

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

[@Tvspecialists]

+Ground To Air Photography Go Utes! :)

[@DaveBurbank]

Thank you for making this.

[@Tvspecialists]

+Dave Burbank Thank YOU for watching!

[@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

[@ce4293]

very helpful, thanks

[@mauroernestocampari5761]

Grazie James. Molto utile.

[@RemoteChief]

nice work here excellent actually!!!!

[@Flyingadronedotcom]

+Remote Chief Agreed - great intro to waypoints. Good job :)

[@RonaldKethers]

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

[@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! :)

[@adricspiteri1908]

Nice vid. Thanks

[@ASiqueira1973]

thanks! awesome content

[@ajsstudiosinc]

excellent tutorial!

[@chesleywrobinsonjr7001]

Thanks very useful !!!!!

[@brijeshgupta7836]

very nice

[@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!

[@thomasfoulkes1]

Great tutorial

[@Tvspecialists]

Fabulous! Thanks for watching and we welcome the subscribe!

Excellent video......................................

[@Tvspecialists]

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

[@rajendrasankhla1061]

Grat video...

[@dronesdevenezuela523]

Excellent !

[@Tvspecialists]

+Drones de Venezuela Thanks for watching!

[@Sven.J]

Thx the tutorial helpt me!!!!

[@KrunoomSoodlor]

really thank you

[@jsalvad]

great tutorial...

[@ragnareriksen9965]

Great tutorial :-)

[@musangijo]

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

[@DRONESVU]

nice

[@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.

[@qaiserbabka2429]

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

[@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

[@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.

[@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!

[@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

[@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.

[@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?

[@andrewdelamere5601]

Hi. I am new to drones and live in the UK. I have a P3A and use DJI go v 3.1.64. I was excited to see this video on intelligent flight modes and hoped to enable them on my P3A. I successfully updated the firmware to v 01.11.0020 on my P3A and handset. I then watched your instructional video again. Unfortunately none of the exciting new modes are appearing on my app and in fact your instructions don't match the menus I see. I can get into flight simulator mode in a slightly different manner to you but then there is no way of bringing up the intelligent flight modes after flicking the switch two clicks left away from P mode. Do you know if DJI have made intelligent flight modes in the UK.

[@SarahC2]

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

[@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.

[@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 !

[@Hookster57]

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

[@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.

[@ChinaLake100]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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!!

[@TheMadHatter1330]

great job with this tutorial 👍 I feel confident that I can pull this off... someone hold my beer 😜

[@soewithanumber]

Drinking and flying is dangerous!

[@Tvspecialists]

Gonna have to agree with Gamebit. Please be responsible!

[@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!

[@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?

[@knightsanan]

If we record the way points and want camera to always lock the focus on the subject , rather then pointing in the direction of flight , how can we do that ?

[@Tvspecialists]

On your smart device, simply touch the subject you wish to focus on, and then on the upper right corner there is a focus lock, then start your waypoint route.

[@vinnywilliams833]

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

[@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!

[@SuAmigoElilegal]

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

[@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!

[@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.

[@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.

[@kimpedersen9575]

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

[@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

[@maov3781]

Hi! I have watched your videos and they are very instructive thanks for them! I have been trying to update my new Mavic pro for 3 times, but when I try to download the update it takes so long until the battery is completely discharged. I noticed that when the battery goes down after 50% to 30% it starts making noises and I try to turn off the control and the Macvi of the buttons, but it does not work to the point that I have to let it completely discharge the batteries .I think another reason which it takes a lot of time for the update is because when I turn on the Macvi and the control the internet signal in my house goes away for a while. Are you think that the Mavic has something to do with the Wi-fi in my house is gone? I appreciate any help!

[@Tvspecialists]

No problem! Thanks for watching and we welcome your subscribe!

[@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.

[@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.

[@terryjewell9852]

Can you delete a mission in waypoints

[@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 :) .

[@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.

[@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!