Drone Pre-Flight Checklist and Flight Modes

Pre-Flight Checklist

• Ensure remote is fully charged
• Ensure batteries are fully charged
• Choose a good airspace spot, avoiding obstacles like trees and power lines
• Use a SanDisk extreme Pro SD card (128GB or 256GB)

Takeoff and Initial Checks

• Take off from a flat surface, avoiding magnetic and metal materials
• Perform a control sweep to ensure drone is reacting properly
• Check battery voltage to ensure it's above 3.60V (indicative of a healthy battery)

Flight Modes and Settings

• Normal mode is suitable for most flights
• Sport mode allows for faster motions and more dynamic shots
• Adjust gimbal settings in sport mode to control tilt speed (gain and Expo tuning)

Video Shooting Techniques

• Use a simple slide motion to create a smooth shot
• Tilt up and pitch forward to create a reveal shot
• Add complexity to shots by combining movements (e.g., tilt, pitch, and yaw)
• Use sport mode to cover more ground and create faster motions
• Use the right dial to zoom in and out while flying

Dolly Zoom Technique

• Zoom in while pitching forward, then slowly zoom out as flying forward
• Creates a dynamic and engaging shot
• Can be used in vertical mode for social media and short-form video

Additional Tips

• Use an ND filter to achieve better shots
• Avoid powering on the drone with the gimbal clamp on, as it can ruin the gimbal
• Monitor battery health and replace batteries after 2 years or when voltage drops below 3.60V

Pre-Flight Preparation

• Ensure remote control is fully charged before flight
• Fully charge drone batteries to prevent mid-flight power loss
• Choose a safe and obstacle-free airspace spot, avoiding trees and power lines
• Use a recommended SanDisk extreme Pro SD card with a minimum capacity of 128GB or 256GB

Initial Flight Checks

• Take off from a flat surface to prevent magnetic and metal interference
• Perform a control sweep to test drone's reaction to commands
• Check battery voltage, ensuring it's above 3.60V for a healthy battery

Flight Modes

• Normal mode suits most flight scenarios and provides stable footage
• Sport mode enables faster motions and more dynamic shots, ideal for experienced users
• Adjust gimbal settings in sport mode to control tilt speed using gain and Expo tuning

Video Capture Techniques

• Use a simple slide motion to create smooth and cinematic shots
• Tilt up and pitch forward to reveal subjects or landscapes
• Combine movements (tilt, pitch, and yaw) for more complex and engaging shots
• Utilize sport mode to cover larger areas and capture faster motions
• Adjust zoom using the right dial while flying for added control

Dolly Zoom Technique

• Zoom in while pitching forward, then slowly zoom out while flying forward for a dynamic effect
• Creates an engaging and professional-looking shot
• Can be adapted for vertical mode, ideal for social media and short-form video content

Additional Tips and Safety Reminders

• Use an ND filter to achieve better exposure and reduce unwanted light
• Avoid powering on the drone with the gimbal clamp on to prevent gimbal damage
• Regularly monitor battery health and replace batteries every 2 years or when voltage drops below 3.60V

Pre-Flight Preparation

• Ensure remote control is fully charged before flight
• Fully charge drone batteries to prevent mid-flight power loss
• Choose a safe and obstacle-free airspace spot, avoiding trees and power lines
• Use a recommended SanDisk extreme Pro SD card with a minimum capacity of 128GB or 256GB

Initial Flight Checks

• Take off from a flat surface to prevent magnetic and metal interference
• Perform a control sweep to test drone's reaction to commands
• Check battery voltage, ensuring it's above 3.60V for a healthy battery

Flight Modes

• Normal mode suits most flight scenarios and provides stable footage
• Sport mode enables faster motions and more dynamic shots, ideal for experienced users
• Adjust gimbal settings in sport mode to control tilt speed using gain and Expo tuning

Video Capture Techniques

• Use a simple slide motion to create smooth and cinematic shots
• Tilt up and pitch forward to reveal subjects or landscapes
• Combine movements (tilt, pitch, and yaw) for more complex and engaging shots
• Utilize sport mode to cover larger areas and capture faster motions
• Adjust zoom using the right dial while flying for added control

Dolly Zoom Technique

• Zoom in while pitching forward, then slowly zoom out while flying forward for a dynamic effect
• Creates an engaging and professional-looking shot
• Can be adapted for vertical mode, ideal for social media and short-form video content

Additional Tips and Safety Reminders

• Use an ND filter to achieve better exposure and reduce unwanted light
• Avoid powering on the drone with the gimbal clamp on to prevent gimbal damage
• Regularly monitor battery health and replace batteries every 2 years or when voltage drops below 3.60V

Learn about the essential pre-flight checks and initial procedures to ensure a safe and successful drone flight. This quiz covers important steps to follow before and after taking off.