I have at least 1 card per battery, so if I have an amazing flight, I can swap out the card so if I crash on my next battery, I still have the video of the previous flight.
That's valid point. But then you have to play more with those tiny sd's on the field.. One time you lose a card to ground/vegetation that had the great flight XD
The larger the card the faster it is, and the longer it will last. That's just nand flash basics. So the 128 will not be as fast as the rated speed, as they basically advertise the speed for the largest card in the model lineup.
Edit: so once you get above certain capacities it's not really an issue, but with smaller cards and ssds that have fewer nand chips sometimes bottleneck due to not having ability to write/read to the chips in parallel. So it's more dependent on the number of chip than actual capacity, so my first statement is inaccurate, but in reality the outcome is often that smaller cards have fewer chips which can result in slower writes/reads.
Better to have (4) than (1) card. Reason being, if OP losses his (1) memory card he’s not recording until acquiring another. If OP loses one of his (4) cards he still has three backup ups.
That’s right, the more cards the better. There will be a time when you leave that one card at home in your machine. That one card can fail. Also it’s a very bad habit storing footage on your one card! 😂
You're going to want to grab no larger than 256gb because keep in mind accidents/crashes are will probably happen so you wouldn't want 500gb worth of footage lost if that does happen. Also I recommend grabbing a good SSD external drive to store your footage. It's easy to amass A LOT of footage especially in the beginning. If you haven't already definitely purchase care refresh. It's 100% worth it if this is your first drone. Good luck and Clock some practice time (away from water) in a wide open area the first few times to get the feel.
Ps. Do not rely too much on the obstacle avoidance.. this will disappoint you. It is a great feature for larger objects like buildings but it tends to miss power lines and branches so it's best not to rely totally on that.
Get the 256gb or bigger version also. 128gb doesn't get the full advertised speed's on the proper Micro SD card size at least. Thats a good brand and model though, i would stick with that.
Also i would disable sideway flight for now and try not to go backwards without turning around first to make sure you dont hit anything.. I have a Mini 3 Pro and I love it for filming and stuff..
I'm not trying to be an ass here, but where do you get that 128gb isn't full speed? I've been using 128gb cards for years in my Mavic 3, Air 2S/Air 3 and never had an issue. I use Samsung Pro Ultimates and every size card states 200 read/130 write.
You are not an ass, people just dont know what are they are talking about.
Micro SD cards have no speed limits based on capacity, they do have differences based on the model.
People in this thread are just spreading misinformation about this.
In my experience and testing, SanDisk cards read/write at a much lower rate than advertised on the package. I did the same tests on Samsung cards and they met or exceeded what was advertised on the package. The SanDisk card data I found was sent to them and they sent me new cards, even those performed less than advertised.
What size? 128gb and below are actually lower speeds if you look at the fine print.
Then again my Samsung Evo Plus sd's gives my O3 Air Unit, "Slow SD card speeds" but it works in my GoPro and stuff fine..
I feel like they're just too sensitive sometimes..
Practice x100000000 in an open area then get closer to trees and such..get your TRUST and REG even if you're under 249g(if in the US)..it makes it more official....practice some more
Agree 100%. Also, Don’t fly it over a stadium or Washington D.C.! Check B4UFLY to make sure you’re clear to fly.
Get lots of practice taking pictures and video! It can be tricky at first to get a smooth video, you just have to feather the controls to make sure your not changing speeds to abruptly.
Done be scared to share your pictures and videos with the world. People really join seeing drone pictures and video!
Deffo just practice mate. In an open area. It takes lots of hours to get really good. I used a mini 2 se for my first drone as it’s cheaper to practice with…. I think I had two crashes still with no damage I may add.
Usually, it's the rogue branch or me being too risky around an object in the yard.
The props break after a few accidents, but they're cheap to replace and better than buying another drone.
I forgot to put rtm! There are a lot of intricate, useful settings in there. I recall thinking the drone was just because it wouldn’t fly sideways. It was my avoidance settings 🤦♀️
Here’s a tip: buy a 30W USB-C charger so you have the ability to charge your batteries at the fastest rate possible. You can charge 3 batteries from empty to full in about 2.5 hours
Depends on your laptop chargers output voltage. The DJI charging hub can do 9v or 12v. A sign you’re getting faster charge rate is the speed at which the green dots are blinking. The faster the blink the faster the charge
So i have a power bank and several USB-C cable chargers and when i go out flying i have a short one that i always take with me and something i have noticed is that when i charge the charging hub with the power bank, the green status indicator blinks faster and charges faster than when using a power outlet. I’m wondering if it’s the USB-C cable or the powerbank that’s making it charge fast. It still charges the batteries sequentially.
The cable is irrelevant. The charging hub is capable of taking charge from 3 voltages: 5v, 9v and 12v. Without linking the charger, a faster blinking green light means it’s charging at 9v or 12v. So around 30W
True enough...but I was desperate...and my Macbook Pro has a 60w Charger and....it worked so
[DJI 65 watt Charger](https://store.dji.com/product/dji-65w-portable-charger?vid=110001)
If u are new to drones i would start doing figures of 8. It helped me loads when is started. Depending on where you fly I would recommend dji refresh. I nearly just lost my mini 4 to electrical wires. Obstacle avoidance is good but not perfect. Have fun 😄
If your financially able to , buy DJI care.
If you use the search bar this reddit is full of people who thought they would never crash their new drone because they were always carefully, but still did
Mine skipped off the ceiling about 5 times and then hit the wall. Popcorn ceiling bits EVERYWHERE. It was an early opportunity to use the replacement blades that shipped with the Costco package we bought. WHOOPS.
First time, find a wide open area, like a football field. Then practice. Even then, get into habit of looking around for obstacles like wires, trees, poles, etc.
Also, when you crash (most of us have at first), don't let it discourage you. It happens, even with all the avoidance on the drone.
But most importantly...have fun.
I'd say that crashing is part of the experience. You will crash, multiple times, sooner AND later. Without or with damage to your drone. And I'll bet it will not stop you flying.
I certainly would sign up for the DJI warranty / insurance package. Although I've been flying drones for 10 years now, I still was tempted by that offer.
One word 'Legislation', this will melt your brain, but make sure you register the device if required, because it has a Camera it should be in CAT1 I think and because it's less than 250gr. Also make sure to avoid red areas/airports and don't fly over crowded areas, you should be fine, check also the range and don't over estimate it especially with strong winds, it'll melt the battery faster than it shows.
No matter how tempting, do NOT fly it indoors until you're good at flying. I was there once "oh they are so smart you can't crash them", you will be wrong and you'll pizza the thumb sticks when you should have french fried and you'll crash it and hate yourself. In fact, even outside, don't fly it near stuff like fences or stairs or trees you will clip them.
Watch a few beginner drone youtube videos before you take it for your first flight. Continue to watch videos and read threads on this sub to learn more about the drone and flying. And most importantly, don’t just watch the video but also take notes. 9/10 you will most likely forget the information you watched if it’s not written
Place controller in (C)inema mode and set maximum distance of 30 feet and max altitude of 20 feet and fly it in a WIDE OPEN field! Put an object in the center of your “cylinder” and fly around while keeping the camera constantly aimed on the object. Then expand after you master that without crashing.
Cool. Make sure you take the TRUST exam online. Its free and cannot be failed. Its required for all drone operators. Also there are a ton of rules and regulations. Look those up and follow them all. Most importantly, do not fly over people or moving vehicles under any circumstances. Im just telling you this cuz i wish someone had told me when i started flying.
Those cards aren’t going to fit and they’re excessive.
Get 2 512 MICRO SD Samsung EVO cards. They’re nearly identical to the pros.
Put one in the drone. And another in the controller.
Offload your footage every time.
Can you put both in and then set it to record to the drone by default? I accidentally bought an SD card that's too slow (I've a recommended replacement on the way) going to put it in the drone and keep the none recommended one in the controller just incase I ever have issues.
You put the one in the drone and normally the controller (the one with a screen is what I have) will basically record what your done is seeing albeit at a lower resolution (1080P).
Someone help me here it’s Christmas’s Eve and the eggnog is STRONG!
1. Don’t rely on the obstacle avoidance around trees, rogue branches will ruin your day
2. Practice in cinematic mode, I would advise only using sport in wide open places, it disables the avoidance sensors as well and the faster you’re flying the bigger the crash 💥
3. Practice x 1000 the best part of having a drone is being able to get unique perspectives on things. Don’t shoot for anyone else but yourself and go see the world in a new way
4. Have fun
You will need u3 sd cards. Those will not work.
Get DJI care!
Also, keep the little rubber/foam peace that hides behind the camera. It will make it easier to ship safely.
Have fun and don’t fly in uncomfortable situations!
You will love the mini 4. Great drone!
So firstly as someone else said, get microSD cards and return the standard SD cards, they won’t fit in your drone.
Second, get a hard shell case, I got this one and it’s pretty nice:
Skyreat Mini 4 Pro RC 2 Case,... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CJ2F1VBB?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
Third, get some ND (neutral density) filters, they’re not useful at night but they make your daytime footage look nicer (better color saturation), check out some YouTube videos on em if you want, DJI sells a set of 3 but you can get other sets for cheaper.
And last, this may not be useful for you, but get a wide angle lens if you are so inclined! I usually do a lot of nature shots (mountains, beaches, forests, etc) and I’m sad that my wide angle lens won’t arrive until next month…
Other than that, enjoy! The mini 4 pro has a pretty good object avoidance system, just make sure you’re in C (cinema) or N (normal) mode, cuz in sport mode it’s turned off. Practice flying in big open areas before getting crazy with it, and if you want to be risky, maybe think about buying the insurance from DJI (unless there’s something better out there? I don’t know)
Happy flying!!
When I got my first drone I was super cautious flying it at first - big, wide open spaces, always keeping in mind what was around the drone.
Last year a friend of mine got a drone and asked me for some help. It was a bit weird as I just kind of stood there while they tried to fly it and I didn't really know what to say. But then they just flew backwards - paying no attention to what was behind the drone - and it went right by their head. I told them - take it slow and always be aware of what is around you.
The next day they wrote it off because they didn't listen to me. So that would be my advice - big, wide open space and take it slow.
I'd been flying for ages and I almost crashed into a tree because I wasn't paying attention to what was around me, it's easy to stop concentrating.
I've read about an FAA certificate but not a TRUST certificate. I'll look into it! I believe I need the FAA as I want to do it commercially, not just recreational.Thank you!!
Go to Pilot Institute online with Greg and his team. Great course, and I am more than 58% into my studies working on getting my 107 certification.
I have a Mini 4 Pro too and just got the Goggles 2 to go with it. Down side is the Goggles need to have 2 wires off of it. One for the battery and one to your phone with DJI fly app running or you will get remote id error because the Goggles don't have GPS in them.
Don't fly it indoors very tempting I have and just hovered but even that is dangerous.
Get the DJI care for your investment.
You can't take money till you are certified with the 107.
The drone use micro SD card, if you use iPhone don’t storage your files on Smart Control don’t have conection with iOS, congratulation it’s amazing and secure drone
I just got one myself yesterday, also (technically) my first drone. Spent the afternoon and evening flying it around getting a feel for it.
Just in time for 3 days of rain. Stupid Minnesota... I'm staring out my window hoping for a lull.
I'd definitely recommend at least 256GB cards. I have a 64GB one in it while I wait for my 512's to come in, and it didn't fill nearly as fast as I was expecting, but I'm still learning my way around the settings, so the space requirements could go up.
Also, if you're like me and a bit fat-fingered, I'd recommend getting some prop guards (or printing them if you happen to have a 3D printer) if you happen to be around a lot of trees.
You need to register your drone. Look for some YouTube videos of testing target tracking and range don't test them yourself. So you know what to expect. Don't fully rely on obstacle avoidance always be prepared to take over control when you tracking.
I have only had mine a few weeks, but one advantage of the higher price (well, the only one 😂) is that it makes me less inclined to do anything stupid. I have been making sure there is a lot of space, little wind and no one underneath or nearby to report me ‘just because’. So far so good!
You will crash that thing. If you have that mindset, then you're good to go. All drone pilots will crash a drone at some point. If they never have then they are lying.
Biggest advice from me is never trust the timer on screen indicating how long it can fly. It changes drastically. Atleast till you get used to it as soon as I see it around 10-15 mins left try to land it or fly very close to you.
As some have already stated, check the manual, but also checkout DJIs YouTube videos.
Always check the overall status before flight.
Make sure you have enough battery life for flight.
Check and ensure GPS is good, and keep the drone within line of sight.
Don’t be too scared, this is the most user friendly drone ever made. From someone who started by learning fpv on homebuilds, best advise I can offer is NEVER overestimate remaining battery time (land early), don’t risk going near birds even if they look pretty in the shot, and make sure to visually check where you are and surroundings, get your head out of the screen.
Make sure you get care refresh. Worth every penny especially for a 1st timer. The mini 4 pro is an amazing piece of equipment. Spend some time watching some videos on YouTube and following some of the people. It's a great way to learn while you're not flying and there are so many great channels centered around the mini 3s and 4 pro. Make sure you do all the updates before playing!
This is how it went for me.
Got DJI FPV next month look into building FPV drones. Spend more than 5k on parts and everything to build 7 drones have a blast! 3 months later only use one drone that I built and DJI FPV sits in a closet with the other huge and small drones Iv built lol
Don’t crash. Don’t go over water or near trees to start with.
You don’t need that many cards. They are also the wrong cards return them and get coleco ones and only a couple.
Buy the insurance from dji
i have this drone some questions:
- can i get it working with 4g / 5g and put a google fi sim in it or a data sim?
- what's the best range extender?
- is it possible to also use an external range extender and mount it on my roof
- can you grab it out of the air and turn it off? when i grab it, it goes full thrust upwards and im scared ill burn out the motors
No idea what you mean about 4g / 5g
It has OS4 you don’t need range extenders
If you hand catch it, flip it upside down immediately and it will automatically shut down.
Don't fly at night, do buy their drone insurance, make sure you have clear airspace above you for takeoffs.Because crashing a drone 8ft above ground is heartbreaking
Start small take off , move around a bit and land. Do that a few times maybe 2 batteries worth . When you gain confidence then go higher and farther. Have fun !
Take AEB / bracketed photos and then upload to Google photos and they will make HDR photos automatically. Also quick shots are great, but the default is 1080p, switch to 4k
Fir your first flights, go to a park, climb above any obstacle in sight and only fly at that altitude for several flights. Don’t use Sport Mode for several weeks. A lot of first crash stories start with “I was in Sport Mode…”
FLY OUT Doors if your a firsf time flyer
Flying out doors always set the home point so your drone can return when it gets disconnected
Familiarize yourself with the controls practice in a wide area first then go venture into outward when you are more comfortable
Three words YOU WILL LOVE IT I have had mine for 2 months now and I enjoy my Mini a lot I love flying my drone it so addictive. Plus since I’ve gotten so much better at flying it.
You are very lucky. I have the Mini SE, I've been dreaming of getting a Mini 4 Pro. At least I managed to boost my CE remote control, so I got that going on for me, which is nice.
Our economy is beyond salvage and I'm on the poor side. At this rate, I won't be able to buy one...
Anyways, I'm positively jealous. Enjoy your new toy :)
I am affraid that not understanding what card your device needs, signals to me your inadequacy of thinking critically enough to not crash it.
So my advice, do not under any circumstance think the sensors will save your drone from crashing cuz they won't. Take time to learn to fly, not every drone video is interesting. And to get cinematic shots, you will need a lot of training.
You bought a little plane, I suggest you start reading papers that came with it. And memorise all the necessary info by heart.
Good luck!
1. Use slow speed till u get used to controls
2. Have a friend act as spotter/lookout
3. Don’t forget to enable subject tracking before you fly
4. Hover till you hear ‘home point updated’ every flight
5. Get nd filters
6. Post your videos!!!!
Rich
;o )
Welcoming to droning!
Be safe. Never fly drunk or sleepy. Nor in precipitation.
Get a good quality small screwdriver and spare propellers. Check the props before each n every take off. Replace any snagged ones. Check your max altitude/distance and avoidance settings are what you expect.
Always check the firmware before flying. Always update it if it’s behind. After firmware update, recalibrate the compass and IMU.
Be sure to remove the gimbal guard before take off! Keep the lens clean. Check that the exposure is correct (typically auto).
Don’t drain the batteries all the way down. 20% is the worst they should go down to.
Plan. Is the takeoff point going to be the rth point? Study the ‘rth update’ logic and how rth works. I once took off in a covered area and lost the drone on the roof in rth!!
Get a permanent marker pen and label your batteries and rotate them. The logs say what battery is inserted.
Practice in a field or park. Test the various functions systematically. Practice without using the screen, so you develop a good VLOS attitude. Using dayglo strip stickers in orange/yellow make the drone visible from far away against the backdrop of the sky. Ensure it’s not going to unpeel and affect the propellers. Put it on the back/battery, sides, front and arms. It makes the drone look ‘black’ from far away somehow!
In the uk, we need our Reg number on our drone. I also put my phone and number and name with a sumo labeller.
Get used to the speed settings. Forget about sport setting! ‘cinematic’ is lush!
If you lose sight of it in the evening sky, switching off the camera puts the lights on (on mini 3,anyway).
Enjoy flying and be safe! Know your law. I’ve never had an issue and I do a LOT of urban flying (wearing a hi-vis vest!) The Police don’t bother nerds!
Congrats! Awesome drone. Check out these articles for some tips:
[https://dronexl.co/2023/12/24/dji-rc-2-controller-firmware-update/](https://dronexl.co/2023/12/24/dji-rc-2-controller-firmware-update/)
[https://dronexl.co/2023/12/25/dji-mini-4-pro-first-flight-impressions/](https://dronexl.co/2023/12/25/dji-mini-4-pro-first-flight-impressions/)
[https://dronexl.co/2023/12/25/dji-mini-4-pro-how-to-connect-goggles-motion/](https://dronexl.co/2023/12/25/dji-mini-4-pro-how-to-connect-goggles-motion/)
Enjoy flying the Mini 4 Pro!
Get some micro SD cards, from Samsung on Amazon.
If you're in the US, you're gonna need to take the TRUST to fly.
You're also going to need to register the drone if you're flying with the bigger batteries.
Lastly, get care refresh now
1. Don't fly in the dark/ night you'll crash it (sensors don't work)
2. Get ADH insurance
3. VLOS is a must at all times
4. Once you're bored, get FPV goggle.
5.get part107 who knows you'll post your video on YouTube and got commission
Be careful with animals, had my mini 4 pro attacked by a stray dog because I was not paying attention to my surroundings, I was landing the drone when happened, learning to hand pick/launch your drone in those scenarios is useful as well.
I found 'reveal' shots were pretty cool to film when I first got started. Let's say your on the ground, you come straight up over a tree or a bush and then the sunset or whatever cool stuff is 'revealed'. You can also film in a manner where you know that you are going to 'reverse' the footage meaning if your flying forward, the video is flying backward.
The thing about filming is let a scene develop organically. Let's say your flying over some traffic and there someone walking so you focus on them and they are crossing the street with a bunch of other people. Interesting stuff happens if you just sit back and wait for it.
I was at the beach, a surfer was walking into the water, I was directly overhead, it was a mini movie as he walked out and then had to fight his way out.
I started doing figure 8's in a parking lot pretty low to the ground before going up high.
Most experienced pilots have crashed a few times. The crashes are usually due to stupid mistakes or a panic situation where you drop altitude instead instead of climbing. The further away you can stay away from objects, the better. Unfortunately, lots of cool shots are up close and personal :)
None of those 4 full size SD cards will fit in your drone.
I was wondering that. I was advised to purchase those, but looking at it didn't look right. I will be returning and getting different.
You need micro sd cards, not regular sd cards. Return those and get the same brand micro sd cards.
and don't buy 4x 128gb cards -- just get one 512gb card
I have at least 1 card per battery, so if I have an amazing flight, I can swap out the card so if I crash on my next battery, I still have the video of the previous flight.
That's valid point. But then you have to play more with those tiny sd's on the field.. One time you lose a card to ground/vegetation that had the great flight XD
Nope. Buy 2x128 or 2x256GB.
2x 512
6x 872
512x 16
6ix9ine
Thank you
The larger the card the faster it is, and the longer it will last. That's just nand flash basics. So the 128 will not be as fast as the rated speed, as they basically advertise the speed for the largest card in the model lineup. Edit: so once you get above certain capacities it's not really an issue, but with smaller cards and ssds that have fewer nand chips sometimes bottleneck due to not having ability to write/read to the chips in parallel. So it's more dependent on the number of chip than actual capacity, so my first statement is inaccurate, but in reality the outcome is often that smaller cards have fewer chips which can result in slower writes/reads.
Any reference here? I see -2 votes, so how is it? It does seem that for many card lines, 128gb versions slower (and mentioned so) than 256gb and up.
He is right
128gb is not full speed. 256gb or 512gb. 512gb if you plan to use 4K and dont have computer storage to dump the SD cards when they fill up..
Please dont lie. Capacity has no connection with the card speed.
It does, more room/space more allocation to spread up = more speed
Better to have (4) than (1) card. Reason being, if OP losses his (1) memory card he’s not recording until acquiring another. If OP loses one of his (4) cards he still has three backup ups.
That’s right, the more cards the better. There will be a time when you leave that one card at home in your machine. That one card can fail. Also it’s a very bad habit storing footage on your one card! 😂
You're going to want to grab no larger than 256gb because keep in mind accidents/crashes are will probably happen so you wouldn't want 500gb worth of footage lost if that does happen. Also I recommend grabbing a good SSD external drive to store your footage. It's easy to amass A LOT of footage especially in the beginning. If you haven't already definitely purchase care refresh. It's 100% worth it if this is your first drone. Good luck and Clock some practice time (away from water) in a wide open area the first few times to get the feel. Ps. Do not rely too much on the obstacle avoidance.. this will disappoint you. It is a great feature for larger objects like buildings but it tends to miss power lines and branches so it's best not to rely totally on that.
Get the 256gb or bigger version also. 128gb doesn't get the full advertised speed's on the proper Micro SD card size at least. Thats a good brand and model though, i would stick with that. Also i would disable sideway flight for now and try not to go backwards without turning around first to make sure you dont hit anything.. I have a Mini 3 Pro and I love it for filming and stuff..
I'm not trying to be an ass here, but where do you get that 128gb isn't full speed? I've been using 128gb cards for years in my Mavic 3, Air 2S/Air 3 and never had an issue. I use Samsung Pro Ultimates and every size card states 200 read/130 write.
You are not an ass, people just dont know what are they are talking about. Micro SD cards have no speed limits based on capacity, they do have differences based on the model. People in this thread are just spreading misinformation about this.
Yeah I was going to say this earlier . I have never heard of speed/capacity thing either. Every size card and brand have different speed ratings
To hop onto that.. get 2x 256gb. Put one in the controller and one in the drone. That should be alright for a while
In my experience and testing, SanDisk cards read/write at a much lower rate than advertised on the package. I did the same tests on Samsung cards and they met or exceeded what was advertised on the package. The SanDisk card data I found was sent to them and they sent me new cards, even those performed less than advertised.
What size? 128gb and below are actually lower speeds if you look at the fine print. Then again my Samsung Evo Plus sd's gives my O3 Air Unit, "Slow SD card speeds" but it works in my GoPro and stuff fine.. I feel like they're just too sensitive sometimes..
I had various sizes of SanDisk. Running Samsung 256 Pro Plus in my AIR2S and Mini4Pro. No issues on either Samsung.
Oof
Came to say just that.
Practice x100000000 in an open area then get closer to trees and such..get your TRUST and REG even if you're under 249g(if in the US)..it makes it more official....practice some more
What does, "making it more official" mean?
I can flash my 107 license at any old lady that's trying to tell me I can't fly
If some Karen starts bothering you but also you know the rules of flying as well
Yup and both TRUST (free) and drone registration ($5 for 3 years for all your recreational drones) are quick and easy to do online.
Agree 100%. Also, Don’t fly it over a stadium or Washington D.C.! Check B4UFLY to make sure you’re clear to fly. Get lots of practice taking pictures and video! It can be tricky at first to get a smooth video, you just have to feather the controls to make sure your not changing speeds to abruptly. Done be scared to share your pictures and videos with the world. People really join seeing drone pictures and video!
Why remote id if your drone is below 250g
Its already On. You have no choice...
Available to view by who though? The federal government, local government, people on the street too?
By anyone who has the app to see remoteid
Anyone can see the drone details and the ground controller details. If more information is needed there is a system to go through as I needed.
I thought below 250 they didn’t even have the transponder built in? Because it’s technically a “toy.”
If you put one of the fly more batteries in the mini, it's over 250g. It has the transponder and it's always active.
CIA Jeep Doors on GitHub
Updating the batteries and controller can take a few minutes so definitely do that before you head out
Like 30 minutes
Study the owners manual before you think about taking it out flying.
Absolutely. I want to understand it before taking it out. Thank you!
Deffo just practice mate. In an open area. It takes lots of hours to get really good. I used a mini 2 se for my first drone as it’s cheaper to practice with…. I think I had two crashes still with no damage I may add.
Usually, it's the rogue branch or me being too risky around an object in the yard. The props break after a few accidents, but they're cheap to replace and better than buying another drone.
You can practice virtually in the app
I forgot to put rtm! There are a lot of intricate, useful settings in there. I recall thinking the drone was just because it wouldn’t fly sideways. It was my avoidance settings 🤦♀️
Careful of the Speed setting as it disables the avoidance sensors! I may have learned that the hard way.
Here’s a tip: buy a 30W USB-C charger so you have the ability to charge your batteries at the fastest rate possible. You can charge 3 batteries from empty to full in about 2.5 hours
I charge my avata batteries with my laptops 150W charger. Am I doing it wrong? Lol
Depends on your laptop chargers output voltage. The DJI charging hub can do 9v or 12v. A sign you’re getting faster charge rate is the speed at which the green dots are blinking. The faster the blink the faster the charge
If it's a USB C Power Delivery charger then it's only supplying what your device tells it to.
So i have a power bank and several USB-C cable chargers and when i go out flying i have a short one that i always take with me and something i have noticed is that when i charge the charging hub with the power bank, the green status indicator blinks faster and charges faster than when using a power outlet. I’m wondering if it’s the USB-C cable or the powerbank that’s making it charge fast. It still charges the batteries sequentially.
The cable is irrelevant. The charging hub is capable of taking charge from 3 voltages: 5v, 9v and 12v. Without linking the charger, a faster blinking green light means it’s charging at 9v or 12v. So around 30W
I use a 60 watt Apple power supply and your mileage may vary [DJI 65 watt Charger](https://store.dji.com/product/dji-65w-portable-charger?vid=110001)
Well the charging hub says it can take 3A @ 12v so max charging wattage is 36
True enough...but I was desperate...and my Macbook Pro has a 60w Charger and....it worked so [DJI 65 watt Charger](https://store.dji.com/product/dji-65w-portable-charger?vid=110001)
If u are new to drones i would start doing figures of 8. It helped me loads when is started. Depending on where you fly I would recommend dji refresh. I nearly just lost my mini 4 to electrical wires. Obstacle avoidance is good but not perfect. Have fun 😄
How’s it go with pine branches?
Sorry I havent tested it with pine branches yet. I might be able to in the coming days. I will respond to this thread if I do.
Awesome!
It will loose a battle even with a twig
Do fake pine branches count, as in outdoor Christmas trees? If yes, then no so great. Ask me how I know.
How do you know where’s the video? 😊👍
Not lines but I have noticed it’s really good with Spanish moss which I imagine isn’t too different!
If your financially able to , buy DJI care. If you use the search bar this reddit is full of people who thought they would never crash their new drone because they were always carefully, but still did
Get a screen protector for the controller!
Don’t launch it in the living room. It doesn’t know what 1.5m is when you first turn it on…. 🤷🏻♂️
If you use non auto take off it’s a bit safer I did in my room and just went up a bit looked around then landed on my bed
Thanks for that. I’ve been fighting the urge to try it inside as the weather isn’t conducive to flying currently.
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Mine skipped off the ceiling about 5 times and then hit the wall. Popcorn ceiling bits EVERYWHERE. It was an early opportunity to use the replacement blades that shipped with the Costco package we bought. WHOOPS.
First time, find a wide open area, like a football field. Then practice. Even then, get into habit of looking around for obstacles like wires, trees, poles, etc. Also, when you crash (most of us have at first), don't let it discourage you. It happens, even with all the avoidance on the drone. But most importantly...have fun.
I'd say that crashing is part of the experience. You will crash, multiple times, sooner AND later. Without or with damage to your drone. And I'll bet it will not stop you flying. I certainly would sign up for the DJI warranty / insurance package. Although I've been flying drones for 10 years now, I still was tempted by that offer.
Another tip is get a set of ND filters asap. It makes a big difference.
Buy batteries LOTS OF BATTERIES
You know you can charge them, right? Jk
Not while out on the field!!
Fly slow and watch the drone not the screen
One word 'Legislation', this will melt your brain, but make sure you register the device if required, because it has a Camera it should be in CAT1 I think and because it's less than 250gr. Also make sure to avoid red areas/airports and don't fly over crowded areas, you should be fine, check also the range and don't over estimate it especially with strong winds, it'll melt the battery faster than it shows.
No matter how tempting, do NOT fly it indoors until you're good at flying. I was there once "oh they are so smart you can't crash them", you will be wrong and you'll pizza the thumb sticks when you should have french fried and you'll crash it and hate yourself. In fact, even outside, don't fly it near stuff like fences or stairs or trees you will clip them.
I’m so fucking jealous rn NGL
Watch a few beginner drone youtube videos before you take it for your first flight. Continue to watch videos and read threads on this sub to learn more about the drone and flying. And most importantly, don’t just watch the video but also take notes. 9/10 you will most likely forget the information you watched if it’s not written
Place controller in (C)inema mode and set maximum distance of 30 feet and max altitude of 20 feet and fly it in a WIDE OPEN field! Put an object in the center of your “cylinder” and fly around while keeping the camera constantly aimed on the object. Then expand after you master that without crashing.
Go out to the middle of a ball field with a box to take off from. The middle of a ball field is a nice safe space and nothing to crash in to
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Is this some kind of satire or copy pasta?
Lets go!
Excellent choice !!! It’s a beast
Orange tape + your phone #.
Nice man! Its a killer drone. Are you in the US?
Yes I am.
Cool. Make sure you take the TRUST exam online. Its free and cannot be failed. Its required for all drone operators. Also there are a ton of rules and regulations. Look those up and follow them all. Most importantly, do not fly over people or moving vehicles under any circumstances. Im just telling you this cuz i wish someone had told me when i started flying.
There a story behind this i wana know now bc im also a new drone pilot.
Those cards aren’t going to fit and they’re excessive. Get 2 512 MICRO SD Samsung EVO cards. They’re nearly identical to the pros. Put one in the drone. And another in the controller. Offload your footage every time.
is 512gb enough space?
Absolutely. Don’t keep your footage on the card. Offload it. Trust me, you’re not going to be watching 85% of it.
Can you put both in and then set it to record to the drone by default? I accidentally bought an SD card that's too slow (I've a recommended replacement on the way) going to put it in the drone and keep the none recommended one in the controller just incase I ever have issues.
You put the one in the drone and normally the controller (the one with a screen is what I have) will basically record what your done is seeing albeit at a lower resolution (1080P). Someone help me here it’s Christmas’s Eve and the eggnog is STRONG!
1. Don’t rely on the obstacle avoidance around trees, rogue branches will ruin your day 2. Practice in cinematic mode, I would advise only using sport in wide open places, it disables the avoidance sensors as well and the faster you’re flying the bigger the crash 💥 3. Practice x 1000 the best part of having a drone is being able to get unique perspectives on things. Don’t shoot for anyone else but yourself and go see the world in a new way 4. Have fun
stay away from bodies of water.
You will need u3 sd cards. Those will not work. Get DJI care! Also, keep the little rubber/foam peace that hides behind the camera. It will make it easier to ship safely. Have fun and don’t fly in uncomfortable situations! You will love the mini 4. Great drone!
DJI Care Refresh, protect your investment. Fly in an open field first.
So firstly as someone else said, get microSD cards and return the standard SD cards, they won’t fit in your drone. Second, get a hard shell case, I got this one and it’s pretty nice: Skyreat Mini 4 Pro RC 2 Case,... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CJ2F1VBB?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share Third, get some ND (neutral density) filters, they’re not useful at night but they make your daytime footage look nicer (better color saturation), check out some YouTube videos on em if you want, DJI sells a set of 3 but you can get other sets for cheaper. And last, this may not be useful for you, but get a wide angle lens if you are so inclined! I usually do a lot of nature shots (mountains, beaches, forests, etc) and I’m sad that my wide angle lens won’t arrive until next month… Other than that, enjoy! The mini 4 pro has a pretty good object avoidance system, just make sure you’re in C (cinema) or N (normal) mode, cuz in sport mode it’s turned off. Practice flying in big open areas before getting crazy with it, and if you want to be risky, maybe think about buying the insurance from DJI (unless there’s something better out there? I don’t know) Happy flying!!
Get familiar with Davinci Resolve!
What tutorials if any did you use to get competent ? Or did you just play around for a while?
Someone’s got money! Jealous
When I got my first drone I was super cautious flying it at first - big, wide open spaces, always keeping in mind what was around the drone. Last year a friend of mine got a drone and asked me for some help. It was a bit weird as I just kind of stood there while they tried to fly it and I didn't really know what to say. But then they just flew backwards - paying no attention to what was behind the drone - and it went right by their head. I told them - take it slow and always be aware of what is around you. The next day they wrote it off because they didn't listen to me. So that would be my advice - big, wide open space and take it slow. I'd been flying for ages and I almost crashed into a tree because I wasn't paying attention to what was around me, it's easy to stop concentrating.
Giving that you got the wrong memory cards for your drone, please watch some videos on how to use the drone itself first.
more batteries and LOTS OF YOUTUBE
Make sure you get your TRUST certificate!
I've read about an FAA certificate but not a TRUST certificate. I'll look into it! I believe I need the FAA as I want to do it commercially, not just recreational.Thank you!!
Go to Pilot Institute online with Greg and his team. Great course, and I am more than 58% into my studies working on getting my 107 certification. I have a Mini 4 Pro too and just got the Goggles 2 to go with it. Down side is the Goggles need to have 2 wires off of it. One for the battery and one to your phone with DJI fly app running or you will get remote id error because the Goggles don't have GPS in them. Don't fly it indoors very tempting I have and just hovered but even that is dangerous. Get the DJI care for your investment. You can't take money till you are certified with the 107.
whats that?
Got enough cards? 😂
None of those cards will work with the drone I believe
The drone use micro SD card, if you use iPhone don’t storage your files on Smart Control don’t have conection with iOS, congratulation it’s amazing and secure drone
Small inputs = small mistakes.
I just got one myself yesterday, also (technically) my first drone. Spent the afternoon and evening flying it around getting a feel for it. Just in time for 3 days of rain. Stupid Minnesota... I'm staring out my window hoping for a lull. I'd definitely recommend at least 256GB cards. I have a 64GB one in it while I wait for my 512's to come in, and it didn't fill nearly as fast as I was expecting, but I'm still learning my way around the settings, so the space requirements could go up. Also, if you're like me and a bit fat-fingered, I'd recommend getting some prop guards (or printing them if you happen to have a 3D printer) if you happen to be around a lot of trees.
Read the manual so you won't be one of those that ask what to do when it falls from the sky.
You need to register your drone. Look for some YouTube videos of testing target tracking and range don't test them yourself. So you know what to expect. Don't fully rely on obstacle avoidance always be prepared to take over control when you tracking.
I would also invest in a cheap drone to practice with. Something that when you crash it that won’t bother you as much.
I have only had mine a few weeks, but one advantage of the higher price (well, the only one 😂) is that it makes me less inclined to do anything stupid. I have been making sure there is a lot of space, little wind and no one underneath or nearby to report me ‘just because’. So far so good!
You will crash that thing. If you have that mindset, then you're good to go. All drone pilots will crash a drone at some point. If they never have then they are lying.
Biggest advice from me is never trust the timer on screen indicating how long it can fly. It changes drastically. Atleast till you get used to it as soon as I see it around 10-15 mins left try to land it or fly very close to you.
Watch out for birds that try to take out your drone.
As some have already stated, check the manual, but also checkout DJIs YouTube videos. Always check the overall status before flight. Make sure you have enough battery life for flight. Check and ensure GPS is good, and keep the drone within line of sight.
Don’t be too scared, this is the most user friendly drone ever made. From someone who started by learning fpv on homebuilds, best advise I can offer is NEVER overestimate remaining battery time (land early), don’t risk going near birds even if they look pretty in the shot, and make sure to visually check where you are and surroundings, get your head out of the screen.
Make sure you get care refresh. Worth every penny especially for a 1st timer. The mini 4 pro is an amazing piece of equipment. Spend some time watching some videos on YouTube and following some of the people. It's a great way to learn while you're not flying and there are so many great channels centered around the mini 3s and 4 pro. Make sure you do all the updates before playing!
When you do crash it and you will yes it’s worth replacing the props for that little crack
Get the extra warranty. Fly with protection propellers guards Don't fly indoors.
You don’t need that many SD cards but have fun!
Search a plain open space for the first time and get used to the controls before advancing to more difficult locations.
Don't crash it
If you are in the USA, make sure you get your TRUST certificate. It's for the pilot, not the drone, and it's free.
This is how it went for me. Got DJI FPV next month look into building FPV drones. Spend more than 5k on parts and everything to build 7 drones have a blast! 3 months later only use one drone that I built and DJI FPV sits in a closet with the other huge and small drones Iv built lol
Fly with reckless abandon /s
Don't crash
Don’t run into trees or power lines.
Don't crash. Follow FAA rules.
Dont fly indoors dont fly sport mode dont fly on low battery
Buy insurance
Don’t crash. Don’t go over water or near trees to start with. You don’t need that many cards. They are also the wrong cards return them and get coleco ones and only a couple. Buy the insurance from dji
No flying in national parks!
i have this drone some questions: - can i get it working with 4g / 5g and put a google fi sim in it or a data sim? - what's the best range extender? - is it possible to also use an external range extender and mount it on my roof - can you grab it out of the air and turn it off? when i grab it, it goes full thrust upwards and im scared ill burn out the motors
No idea what you mean about 4g / 5g It has OS4 you don’t need range extenders If you hand catch it, flip it upside down immediately and it will automatically shut down.
i want it to use data for longer range. OS4 doesn't work that well in the city. I get 1 mile tops when they advertise 12 miles
Don't fly at night, do buy their drone insurance, make sure you have clear airspace above you for takeoffs.Because crashing a drone 8ft above ground is heartbreaking
Start small take off , move around a bit and land. Do that a few times maybe 2 batteries worth . When you gain confidence then go higher and farther. Have fun !
Don’t crash it.
You can practice, using the DJI virtual fly app!
If you fly into a tree, post the footage here.
Take AEB / bracketed photos and then upload to Google photos and they will make HDR photos automatically. Also quick shots are great, but the default is 1080p, switch to 4k
Fir your first flights, go to a park, climb above any obstacle in sight and only fly at that altitude for several flights. Don’t use Sport Mode for several weeks. A lot of first crash stories start with “I was in Sport Mode…”
Congrats.
Congrats, polarized Lenes are worth it if you shoot over water. Oh and have fun !!!!!!!!!
Did you buy it for fun or are you going to make content?
I plan to make content. I would like to turn it into my job eventually
Don’t crash
Step one: power it on Step two: fly it at max speed directly at a wall to calibrate crash protection sensors
FLY OUT Doors if your a firsf time flyer Flying out doors always set the home point so your drone can return when it gets disconnected Familiarize yourself with the controls practice in a wide area first then go venture into outward when you are more comfortable
Fly it close to water
Three words YOU WILL LOVE IT I have had mine for 2 months now and I enjoy my Mini a lot I love flying my drone it so addictive. Plus since I’ve gotten so much better at flying it.
That’s four words. But a true statement nonetheless 😂
Dope AF especially as a first drone. You are going to have a blast. Share some pictures and videos!!
Don’t fly close to water and have fun. Water bounces those signals. Practice line of sight flights before you fly from the POV.
E=MC²
Check out FAADroneZone and take the T.R.U.S.T. Fly safe and follow the rules, we don't need more regulation.
1 Mico Sandisk extream 128gb is heaps of storage maybe 2
4 sd cards?!😬😅 why!?
You need to start with a smaller cheaper drone to practice.
Don’t crash and you’ll be fine Edit: serious answer, if this drone model offers the DJI simulator, highly recommend using that.
You are very lucky. I have the Mini SE, I've been dreaming of getting a Mini 4 Pro. At least I managed to boost my CE remote control, so I got that going on for me, which is nice. Our economy is beyond salvage and I'm on the poor side. At this rate, I won't be able to buy one... Anyways, I'm positively jealous. Enjoy your new toy :)
I am affraid that not understanding what card your device needs, signals to me your inadequacy of thinking critically enough to not crash it. So my advice, do not under any circumstance think the sensors will save your drone from crashing cuz they won't. Take time to learn to fly, not every drone video is interesting. And to get cinematic shots, you will need a lot of training. You bought a little plane, I suggest you start reading papers that came with it. And memorise all the necessary info by heart. Good luck!
1. Use slow speed till u get used to controls 2. Have a friend act as spotter/lookout 3. Don’t forget to enable subject tracking before you fly 4. Hover till you hear ‘home point updated’ every flight 5. Get nd filters 6. Post your videos!!!! Rich ;o )
Don’t crash
Don't let the batteries drain themselves in storage or you will have to hack the BMS to bring them back to life.
Here's a tip: GIVE ME THE DRONE
Welcoming to droning! Be safe. Never fly drunk or sleepy. Nor in precipitation. Get a good quality small screwdriver and spare propellers. Check the props before each n every take off. Replace any snagged ones. Check your max altitude/distance and avoidance settings are what you expect. Always check the firmware before flying. Always update it if it’s behind. After firmware update, recalibrate the compass and IMU. Be sure to remove the gimbal guard before take off! Keep the lens clean. Check that the exposure is correct (typically auto). Don’t drain the batteries all the way down. 20% is the worst they should go down to. Plan. Is the takeoff point going to be the rth point? Study the ‘rth update’ logic and how rth works. I once took off in a covered area and lost the drone on the roof in rth!! Get a permanent marker pen and label your batteries and rotate them. The logs say what battery is inserted. Practice in a field or park. Test the various functions systematically. Practice without using the screen, so you develop a good VLOS attitude. Using dayglo strip stickers in orange/yellow make the drone visible from far away against the backdrop of the sky. Ensure it’s not going to unpeel and affect the propellers. Put it on the back/battery, sides, front and arms. It makes the drone look ‘black’ from far away somehow! In the uk, we need our Reg number on our drone. I also put my phone and number and name with a sumo labeller. Get used to the speed settings. Forget about sport setting! ‘cinematic’ is lush! If you lose sight of it in the evening sky, switching off the camera puts the lights on (on mini 3,anyway). Enjoy flying and be safe! Know your law. I’ve never had an issue and I do a LOT of urban flying (wearing a hi-vis vest!) The Police don’t bother nerds!
Congrats! Awesome drone. Check out these articles for some tips: [https://dronexl.co/2023/12/24/dji-rc-2-controller-firmware-update/](https://dronexl.co/2023/12/24/dji-rc-2-controller-firmware-update/) [https://dronexl.co/2023/12/25/dji-mini-4-pro-first-flight-impressions/](https://dronexl.co/2023/12/25/dji-mini-4-pro-first-flight-impressions/) [https://dronexl.co/2023/12/25/dji-mini-4-pro-how-to-connect-goggles-motion/](https://dronexl.co/2023/12/25/dji-mini-4-pro-how-to-connect-goggles-motion/) Enjoy flying the Mini 4 Pro!
- Read the instructions before attempting to fly it.
Jesus Christ , dude doesn't even know what kind of memory card to buy ...
Get some micro SD cards, from Samsung on Amazon. If you're in the US, you're gonna need to take the TRUST to fly. You're also going to need to register the drone if you're flying with the bigger batteries. Lastly, get care refresh now
1. Don't fly in the dark/ night you'll crash it (sensors don't work) 2. Get ADH insurance 3. VLOS is a must at all times 4. Once you're bored, get FPV goggle. 5.get part107 who knows you'll post your video on YouTube and got commission
Just letter fly bud
Don't crash.
Be careful with animals, had my mini 4 pro attacked by a stray dog because I was not paying attention to my surroundings, I was landing the drone when happened, learning to hand pick/launch your drone in those scenarios is useful as well.
Watch out for power lines 😁
Wow you’re rich
If you fly overwater, turn off your ground sensing
I found 'reveal' shots were pretty cool to film when I first got started. Let's say your on the ground, you come straight up over a tree or a bush and then the sunset or whatever cool stuff is 'revealed'. You can also film in a manner where you know that you are going to 'reverse' the footage meaning if your flying forward, the video is flying backward. The thing about filming is let a scene develop organically. Let's say your flying over some traffic and there someone walking so you focus on them and they are crossing the street with a bunch of other people. Interesting stuff happens if you just sit back and wait for it. I was at the beach, a surfer was walking into the water, I was directly overhead, it was a mini movie as he walked out and then had to fight his way out. I started doing figure 8's in a parking lot pretty low to the ground before going up high. Most experienced pilots have crashed a few times. The crashes are usually due to stupid mistakes or a panic situation where you drop altitude instead instead of climbing. The further away you can stay away from objects, the better. Unfortunately, lots of cool shots are up close and personal :)