Mavic 3 Drone Operations

Aircraft Settings

• The Mavic 3 drone has a feature to lock the gimbal in storage, which is useful when not in use.
• To access the USBC port and SD card port, remove the battery and pull out the card.
• The drone has nice folding props for added stability.

Remote Control Settings

• The RC Pro remote is highly recommended.
• The remote has sticks, a power button, a flight mode switch, a pause button (which can be pressed once to pause or pressed and held for return to home), and a function button (which can be set up in the settings).
• The top left corner button toggles between photo and video modes.
• There is no C1 and no C2 button on the remote.

Firmware Update and Pre-Flight Checklist

• After a firmware update, power cycle the drone and conduct a compass calibration.
• Ensure the drone is not near anything metallic or magnetic during compass calibration.
• Perform a 360-degree turn during compass calibration.

DJI Fly App Settings

• The app has a simplified interface with a camera feed, album, and SkyPixel.
• The profile and academy features should not be used as they share data with foreign entities.
• The app has a "go fly" button to start flying.
• The map icon shows the drone's position in relation to the user.
• The height above ground (H) and distance from the user (D) are displayed on the screen.
• Storage information is available, and the user can switch between internal memory and an SD card.

Camera Settings

• The exposure value (EV) can be adjusted.
• The app has an auto mode, and the user can switch to Pro mode for more manual controls.
• The white balance can be set to Auto or a specific value.
• Image format options include JPEG, Raw, and JPEG+Raw.
• The image size can be set to 4:3 or 16:9 (useful for articles and SEO).

Other Settings

• The album icon shows all photos and videos taken.
• The shutter button is above the AF (autofocus or manual focus) icon.
• Zoom mode is enabled by clicking the binoculars icon and can be set to 1x, 2x, 4x, 7x, 14x, or 28x.
• Master shots are available but may not work well if the drone loses the subject.
• Hyperlapse mode has free mode, waypoint mode, course lock mode, and other options.
• The Pano mode is available but may not be the best option for capturing high-dynamic-range photos.

Telemetry on Screen

• The satellite icon shows the number of satellites connected.
• The obstacle avoidance icon shows whether it is working or not.
• The signal strength from the remote to the aircraft is displayed.
• The flight time and battery percentage are displayed, and more information can be accessed through the menus.

Aircraft Settings

• The Mavic 3 drone has a gimbal lock feature for storage and transportation.
• Accessing the USBC port and SD card port requires removing the battery and pulling out the card.
• The drone features folding props for added stability.

Remote Control Settings

• The RC Pro remote is highly recommended for its advanced features.
• The remote has several buttons, including sticks, a power button, a flight mode switch, a pause button, and a function button.
• The pause button can be pressed once to pause or pressed and held for return to home.
• The function button can be set up in the settings.
• The top left corner button toggles between photo and video modes.
• The remote lacks C1 and C2 buttons.

Firmware Update and Pre-Flight Checklist

• After a firmware update, power cycle the drone and perform a compass calibration.
• Ensure the drone is not near anything metallic or magnetic during compass calibration.
• Perform a 360-degree turn during compass calibration for accurate results.

DJI Fly App Settings

• The DJI Fly app has a simplified interface with a camera feed, album, and SkyPixel features.
• Avoid using the profile and academy features, as they share data with foreign entities.
• The app has a "go fly" button to start flying quickly.
• The map icon displays the drone's position in relation to the user.
• The app shows height above ground (H) and distance from the user (D) in real-time.
• Storage information is available, and users can switch between internal memory and an SD card.

Camera Settings

• Exposure value (EV) can be adjusted for better image quality.
• The app has an auto mode and a Pro mode for more manual controls.
• White balance can be set to Auto or a specific value.
• Image format options include JPEG, Raw, and JPEG+Raw.
• Image size can be set to 4:3 or 16:9 for different aspect ratios.

Other Settings

• The album icon shows all photos and videos taken with the drone.
• The shutter button is above the AF (autofocus or manual focus) icon.
• Zoom mode can be enabled by clicking the binoculars icon and set to different magnifications.
• Master shots are available but may not work well if the drone loses the subject.
• Hyperlapse mode has various options, including free mode, waypoint mode, and course lock mode.
• The Pano mode is available but may not be the best option for capturing high-dynamic-range photos.

Telemetry on Screen

• The satellite icon shows the number of satellites connected to the drone.
• The obstacle avoidance icon indicates whether the feature is working or not.
• Signal strength from the remote to the aircraft is displayed in real-time.
• Flight time and battery percentage are displayed, with more information accessible through the menus.

Aircraft Settings

• The Mavic 3 drone has a gimbal lock feature for storage and transportation.
• Accessing the USBC port and SD card port requires removing the battery and pulling out the card.
• The drone features folding props for added stability.

Remote Control Settings

• The RC Pro remote is highly recommended for its advanced features.
• The remote has several buttons, including sticks, a power button, a flight mode switch, a pause button, and a function button.
• The pause button can be pressed once to pause or pressed and held for return to home.
• The function button can be set up in the settings.
• The top left corner button toggles between photo and video modes.
• The remote lacks C1 and C2 buttons.

Firmware Update and Pre-Flight Checklist

• After a firmware update, power cycle the drone and perform a compass calibration.
• Ensure the drone is not near anything metallic or magnetic during compass calibration.
• Perform a 360-degree turn during compass calibration for accurate results.

DJI Fly App Settings

• The DJI Fly app has a simplified interface with a camera feed, album, and SkyPixel features.
• Avoid using the profile and academy features, as they share data with foreign entities.
• The app has a "go fly" button to start flying quickly.
• The map icon displays the drone's position in relation to the user.
• The app shows height above ground (H) and distance from the user (D) in real-time.
• Storage information is available, and users can switch between internal memory and an SD card.

Camera Settings

• Exposure value (EV) can be adjusted for better image quality.
• The app has an auto mode and a Pro mode for more manual controls.
• White balance can be set to Auto or a specific value.
• Image format options include JPEG, Raw, and JPEG+Raw.
• Image size can be set to 4:3 or 16:9 for different aspect ratios.

Other Settings

• The album icon shows all photos and videos taken with the drone.
• The shutter button is above the AF (autofocus or manual focus) icon.
• Zoom mode can be enabled by clicking the binoculars icon and set to different magnifications.
• Master shots are available but may not work well if the drone loses the subject.
• Hyperlapse mode has various options, including free mode, waypoint mode, and course lock mode.
• The Pano mode is available but may not be the best option for capturing high-dynamic-range photos.

Telemetry on Screen

• The satellite icon shows the number of satellites connected to the drone.
• The obstacle avoidance icon indicates whether the feature is working or not.
• Signal strength from the remote to the aircraft is displayed in real-time.
• Flight time and battery percentage are displayed, with more information accessible through the menus.

Learn about the aircraft and remote control settings of the Mavic 3 drone, including gimbal lock, access to ports, and remote control features.