How do I set up my new Mavic to get it ready to fly?
Flying a drone can be challenging when you are a new user. In today’s episode of drones for beginners we’ll give you tips to get your Mavic ready to fly.
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Timestamps
- [1:09] Today’s question
- [2:46] DJI GO 4 app
- [3:12] Antenna position on your Controller
- [3:50] Video signal on DJI Mavic Pro
- [4:10] Pieces of Plastic on the Mavic Pro
- [4:42] Gimbal parts details
- [6:07] Setting your Mavic for flight
- [7:15] Why you should not fly your Mavic with your phone
- [8:27] IMU calibration
- [10:26] Back lights on your Mavic
- [11:52] Other settings on your Mavic
- [12:32] Turning of Beginner mode
- [12:46] Advanced settings
- [13:23] Using Tripod mode
- [13:55] Obstacle avoidance / other settings seen on display
- [14:51] Reducing the gimbal speed on your Mavic
- [19:18] Smart Return to Home
- [20:06] Understanding orientation
- [20:51] Telemetry on your Mavic
- [21:34] Enabling manual focussing
- [22:17] Enabling Live broadcast
- [22:40] Catchy Map in the background setting
- [23:32] Geo Systems
- [24:08] Cache setting
- [24:48] Flight logs
- [25:45] Other settings and controls
- [26:54] Using the controls and taking off
- [29:04] When to use the Mavic and applications that the Mavic is good for.
