Mavic Pro Settings - Stop Getting Terrible Footage
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- Опубліковано 6 вер 2024
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Still can't get your Mavic Pro footage to look great? In this video I explain the best gimbal settings and drone input settings to use, and I also explain why. If you guys are anything like me when I started recording aerial footage, then I know the frustration you are going through. Over the past year and a half, I have learned what works best for cinematic footage. I hope this video helps you out, and if it does, or even if it doesn't, please let me know in the comments!
Want to skip the intro/set-up? Go right to 2:50.
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Russ, I rarely comment on videos, but wanted to tell you how much your videos help me. I am a new owner of the Mavic Pro and the way you explain things really works for me. I only get notifications from one UA-cam channel and it is 51 Drones. Now tell us how you came up with that name! Thank you from a loyal follower! Greg in Arizona.
What an awesomely kind comment! Thank you! It's a bit of a long story, but it's just a very personal number for me. I may reveal it when I hit a milestone, like 25k or 51k subscribers!
I live in Ireland not the best weather for flying drones wouldn’t mind going to Arizona
mo mo Man, Ireland may not have good weather but your scenery is awesome!! I'm subscribed to DroneGirl, who also lives in Ireland and her videos are awesome! You are very lucky to live there, I wouldn't move to Arizona if my life depended on it. It's just desert ;-)
51 Drones Hi.
I really enjoy watching 51 Drones videos.
I have a Magic pro (well I did have one,it’s out for repair now after a small crash)
I have it and really enjoy it and watching your videos.
The crash I had was similar to the one you did the video on landing on the patio where you clipped the chain link fence.
I was landing on a picnic table and clipped a small tree branch.Broke one propeller and messed up the Gimbal.After panicking and pushing all the wrong buttons.
Live and learn.
Keep up the good work👍
Steve Smith
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I just drove 900 miles from AZ to Reno, NV and I can kindly say that AZ is one of the most beautiful states we have here in the USA!
Russ, I'm a total beginner. Just travelled 1500 miles to do some Mavic Pro filming in Scotland and all for nothing due to flickering on trees etc. It's unusable mostly. I wish I'd discovered your videos before I went up there. So, a huge thanks for all of your effort, very much appreciated. Next time, I'll be prepared!
Now, if only I could fix what I've already shot.
Hi Russ! I have to admit that your personality is very pleasant also tends me to keep coming to watch your videos every time. I really appreciate for all info you shared specifically regarding Mavic Pro original. This really helps to learn gradually. Looking forward to the upcoming videos! This is Saeed from Palm Beach, FL.
By the way guys he summarises all settings at 10:35. I was taking lots of screenshots before I knew this!!
I just wanted to let you know I tried out the settings you suggested yesterday on a test flight. I could tell a difference in how the Mavic Pro performed. Thanks for the setting tips. You provide great information. Keep up the good work.
Awesome! So glad to help. I will be releasing my first Mavic 2 Pro settings video this week.
Even after 2 years, the information provided is still relevant. I changed my settings as instructed and the results were night and day. Thank you!
Very helpful video, thanks! - and keep 'em coming. A note on BREAK. At least for the M2P, you can leave it on 50 at all times. You do not have to adjust when flying sensors off if you learn your self to use the PAUSE button on controller for emergency break. No matter the BREAK settings the drone will always break maximum, when PRESS-AND-HOLD the PAUSE button. Try it out - it actually looks and sounds crazy if flying full throttle then hitting pause (and hold). The drone almost goes vertically, breaks with full throttle on all motors and It stops within very few meters depending on the speed, then hover. I imagine it's not very healthy for the axels and motors of the drone but it's nice to know, that it can do it if needed ;-)
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Good talk. I’ve had early videos that had so much herky jerky moves and turns just deleted them. Getting better and sometimes cutting out a lot of stuff I like for time. Still learning. Going to check those setting today. Thanks.
Keep coming back to this video. Thanks Russ.
Having my drone for like 1,5 year. Never really used it because I couldn't find the right settings. This video really helped me to get good footage.
This is GOLD. Thanks Russ. I have used your settings and WOW what a difference they make to my footage. Brilliant, can’t thank you enough. Best regards to you and everyone you hold close to your heart.
Thanks Brian!
I get my Mavic Pro Platinum fly more combo tomorrow (2-29-2020), and I must say, I am so glad I watched your video. I figured that learning as much as I could about my Drone from You-tuber's who already have, or had one would help me understand how it works (flies & operates) would save me from pulling my hair out (ha-ha), which by the way, I still have. Thanks again for all these setting tips for getting better quality videos from the camera.
hey russ i watch your videos pretty much everyday getting better with my mavic pro everyday along with my spark, i copy and pasted those numbers into my mavic and took it out to a few places and man i tell ya almost immediately i could see the difference.
Great!
I've been flying now for about a year as a hobbiest and have no intentions of ever taking it beyond that, Having said this, I do want to make videos that are smooth and as professional as I can, and this video was a tremendous help and teaching moment. All of Russ' videos are informative and useful, and make me want to fly more and more. Thank you so much....
I am not gonna dispute your numbers, i want to add to a nice smooth pan, Instead of pinching or thumbing the ball of the stick to pan, lower your thumb beneath the ball of the stick and rest it onto the remote where you can just feel the curve of the stick on your thumb and apply pressure in the direction you are panning and it will hold that constant steady rotation till you remove the pressure on the stick. It took me a while to try that but if i pan today it is the only way i will do it.
Great tip!
Finally....a no BS to the point settings video....and why to set them
This helps so much.. it’s good for people to give advise, but not knowing how to ‘tweet’ the settings and what this does will I’m sure help immensely.
But I’d have to travel a long way to get a fantastic view like that.
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Wow, thanks very much for this video on MP flight & gimbal settings. I just finished watching a previous video regarding other MP setting. This video is exactly what I’ve been looking for, numbers are one thing but, your explanations are spot on for helping MP Pilots! As always, thanks for all these very helpful videos! I’ve saved all these videos into my drone playlist for further review and actual setup, thank you!
Hi Russ. I was having problems with getting my MAVIC 2 PRO to settle down. I fly RC Heli's and to have them less sensitive I usually set up Expo to Plus +30 - +35 to make them more docile so I set the MAVIC the same way..... to my surprise the Mavic was not docile at all, it was way more sensitive. That's when I realized the lower the number the more docile it will become, opposite of the Heli's. Then I saw your video and it confirmed what I was thinking so I set it up using some of your settings one of which was 80% Gain on the Yaw, also Brake and Yaw endpoints at 50 as I had no idea about these at all. Great videos, very helpful for new Quad pilots. Weather permitting I'll see how these new settings work out.
Thanks for explaining the rotation settings. I've been trying to slow that movement down. The Mavic pro can rotate very quickly....
1. Enjoying the journey watching you grow on UA-cam. 2. Many have 'legacy' drones' and want to learn from others that constantly want to learn more... the tweeks if you will. My first drone is an Inspire 1v2. Second the Mavic Pro. Then some micro's. I really went backwards! LOL 3. @iKopta called me out for not posting anything yet. You guys set a high bar. I can fly jets, and ride Harley's, but... editing video? New standard. 4. High five. Keep sharing on the Mavic Pro! Please.
John Walters Lol! Just do it man! Start watching tutorials! That's all I did.
Alight Colonel - now try OUR simulator for a few sorties - we promise (fingers crossed) you'll enjoy the ride more each time!
I am a new owner of the Mavic Pro Platinum and will be using these settings this evening. Thank you so much for explaining this. I was looking at these a couple days ago and didn't mess with it because I didn't want to mess up things. I am now trying to get my camera settings set up to get the best footage with out it being to exposed or saturated. I subbed!
Good advice. DJI always use settings that are too 'harsh' for my liking.
I don't really watch the full vids cause they go into detail before they 've actually covered the subjects they talk about fully...then, I decided to watch another video, yours and HERE I am...you ;ve got yourself a new sub ! Keep it up ! Much love from Greece !
Great! Thanks!
Thanks Russ, for a great video on control settings. Wish you were living here in New Zealand, I would be following you around and asking you so many questions. I got a new Mavic Pro 2 for my 70th birthday, love putting it up here in the Waikato Hobbiton Movie Set country.
Russ, I have the Mavic air2s and the Mavic 2 Pro. The Mavic 2 Pro exhibits the following behavior before I get "linked": I scroll down and see the message "Gimbal disconnected." Now before hand, the Pro does diagnostics and I see all the possible movements of the gimbal. In addition, I can cause the gimbal's pitch. Nothing I did fixes the problem. Someone suggested to calibrate the compass which I can't do because I'm too close to something emitting emi. The warning message: "EMI interfer". GPS signal strength is good.
I don’t often comment or like videos but this was super helpful.
I just set my mavic 2 to those settings. A heck of a lot better now. Thanks for sharing this.
Yea I set the gimbal wheel to very slow and smooth. If you need to move it quickly, you can use long press on the screen and the 5D button can be used to look all the way down or up instantly.
I have over 300 flights and still find this just perfect! Thanks from Texas! Just subbed 🥊
Personally I have found out Gimbal Sync Follow to be best if left "off"
You do a great job on these videos. Live in Minot and was surprised to see local lakes filmed when figuring out settings. Thanks again for the help! Much appreciated.
DUUUUUDE!!!!! Youre meant for this stuff!! thank you for being so detailed and descriptive!
UA-cam needs MORE channels like this, and MORE people like you!!!!
Ur video helped a lot...can make a video showing all the parts like what is the gps n how to connect and disconnect when do we need it...then the RC mode...the sport mode...tall the switches and everything.
I'm definitely going to try your settings and one thing that really helped me, even though it didn't seem like a big deal, was doing the Ken Heron "pinch method" on the sticks rather than using my thumbs when specifically filming. It really helped me to get the smaller movements so much more smooth.
Great video as always Russ!
Yes, that is a great tip!
Thanks for this. It's nice to have some description behind what the numbers do. I'm not knocking the other vids, but giving the explanations to each with footage really give the "ahhh so THATS what that does".
yes is right your settings .. Perfectly well explained Sir.....
Thanks - that is useful and will hopefully improve the done shots that I use for my "Golf & Tesla" channel. Note: the factory settings are not entirely bad, but do need very subtle and smooth fingers - and that is not always that easy to control. So your settings make things a bit easier..
I still want an option to reverse the pitch wheel for the gimbal so it follows the convention! I find it really difficult when climbing and panning down at the same time!
right!!!! yoo its so dumb how they are inverted i get so confused while trying to travel the drone through objects lol
Best video i found in UA-cam for me as totally new beginner as a drone owner +++
Thanks for putting all the settings on one screen. One screen shot from my iPad and it made setup on my mavic a breeze. Keep up the good work!
Thanks for these settings. I noticed that when I do an update these settings are sometimes changed back to the standard factory settings. I don't fly a lot and I traveled from Texas to Arkansas a few weeks ago and after a rough trip up the side of a mountain, rock crawler style in my son's 4 wheel drive truck, I took my Mavic out to get some scenery shots. It was as jerky as hell, worse than I ever shot before. I didn't check the settings before flying. Also in the sun, even with a good screen protector on my iPad Mini4, I could not see that all my footage was a bit over exposed. I need to do another update and afterwards I'm going to give these settings a try and try to get more flying time in. It's been well over 100 degrees here every day so going out and standing in the sun is no fun. Thanks again for sharing these.
Ya, you guys have had a hot Summer down there for sure! I hope the settings help!
This is Brilliant. Thanks a bunch for clear concise explanations. From now on you are my reference library for setting on the Mavic Pro. I was pleasantly surprised also that you provided a summary of your suggested setting at the end of the video. I can't wait to start setting my Mavic Pro up to try it out. My videos have been rubbish up to now so fingers crossed I'll be getting some decent footage. Thank a lot for your good work, keep up the good work.
Happy to help!
Ross best wishes From Bulgaria. Wish you health and luck to your family
Super video for anyone beginner or not! 1 OF THE BETTER video, no doubt about it! I just got my drone back on Saturday back from Dji! It took me a while to update the firmware for the front and bottom sensors but I finally figured it out late last night, that you have to point your drone at your monitor and aim at these checkerboard-like boxes to calibrate your front and bottom sensors.. You and #FlytPath really have some good videos on how to get the best footage with your MP or MP2
Russ, I really appreciate your channel, and this video in particular. You provide an easy to understand commentary and information that I can put into practice immediately. Cheers!
Another great informative video, Thanks Russ very much appreciative, it's hard enough learning to fly let a lone all the settings, I struggled with this myself so will change settings and see how I get on.
This was so helpful buddy! Thank you! I recieve mine today it’s used so I will need to go through it and tweak. Your a beast!!😊
Awesome really helped me understand why we put the inputs in rather than just being told to put then in
Thank you so much, this is the single best advice I've seen, I have tried it and the difference in footage is night n day, thank you man
Thank you so much for an in depth explanation
Quick no-nonsense perfect video bud. Exactly what I’m looking for. Tired of relying on cinematic. You’re the best. Thanks again and keep flying!
Very helpful thank you, now to get my phantom out and make some changes
Not sure how close the settings would be for the Phantom. Just keep that in mind.
@@51Drones yes I know thanks, I gathered that when I looked, but you gave me food for thought, so like you I'll try it. To be honest I didn't ever go into those setting, but now I will, again thanks for the video and reply
Thank you for this. New to the Mavic Pro and wondered what I was doing wrong. Now on the way to creating better videos and pictures
Great explanation and not everyone goes to details like yourself. I’m about 4 days from getting my Mavic Pro.
Great stuff Russ. Your last three are so good I have had to make a file just for you. I do most of what you mentioned but I need to go back and check that I have not screwed them up over the past six months or so. If anyone asks me about Maive Pro setting they are going to get the last three and any more that you produce. I hope they work on your new Mavic 2 Pro. hehe. Thanks for all you do Russ.
Stan Cook Thanks Stan, that's awesome!
Thanks for video I only got my Mavic pro this morning 😀 it’s to late to fly now here in the uk but will certainly try these settings tomorrow, will update you on my progress tomorrow evening. Will also be worth trying some similar settings on my phantom 4 pro I’ve not long had that ether I’m very new to flying drones so thanks for you time and effort to saving me time and effort 👍
Well been out this afternoon and glad to report the settings definitely make a big difference, thanks so much for sharing, your a top man my friend.
Awesome!
Thanks again Russ, good to be able to replay your videos to refresh my memory.... still a beginner. LOL
GREAT VIDEO! I just started flying my drone this year. I’ve had it on 4K and it drains the battery so quickly. That my next challenge. But great video tho. This really helps me.
I haven't bought my Mavic Pro yet... but will soon. I'm glad I found your video with these settings... they will be very helpful. Thanks for putting this information out there... I will also, post your video on my website... Keep making these great videos.
Thank you so much this was the best Video enplaning what settings are best . I will comment again after I apply this settings and shot a video ...
Settings resulted in much smoother movement during video recording, thank you
Hi! Greetings from Uruguay! Gonna try it just now!
Nicely explained, FWIW this also applies to other DJI drones. Best way to see what they do is to find a big field somewhere and play about with the settings
Greetings from Sweden!
This video is just awesome!!
Thank you so much 🎉
Great tips! Thanks for doing the research to help us fine tune the movements. I'm going to test these settings tomorrow.
Awesome info Russ. Thanks very much for making this video and getting good information out to people
The one thing, as a totally new Mavic Pro owner, that I had problems figuring out, was where to click in order to get into the camera and gimbal settings in the first place. But after watching this video twice, plus a bit of trial and error, I finally found it. The weird button below the video start / stop button.
How about night flying? I've tried to capture Fireworks (SeaWorld and Six Flags Fiesta Texas) and last night I tried to capture cloud to cloud lightning on video. I was many miles from the actual storms, waited until the storms had gone thru my area.
Night flying is a difficult one to get right. I still do not have it down to where I can get footage that looks great. I think it's difficult with the Mavic Pro. However, the Mavic 2 will have a 1" sensor, which will give us so much more range at night!
Very helpful video. The Quality of the video is excellent - especially the part over the water. I too was having issues with "jerky" video, and changing these settings made a big difference to a noob :-) Have now subscribed
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Great! Welcome!
Thank you so much for an in depth explanation on recommended camera settings for the Mavic Pro.
I know it was a time consuming project, but it is very much appreciated! Thank you so much!
Always find your videos informative and very useful. There will be a LOT pilots that owe you a debt of gratitude for your work.
Phil
Kentucky
New to drones here. Your videos have been extremely helpful!
Great! work. I learned much from this video. Thanks...
Thanks very much this helped me set up and understand my drone more
Thanks Russ, these settings make all the difference.
Good education Russ , I'll give those settings a try. I like you direct to the point videos . Keep them coming. A+
Makes sure when you set your Braking on low number is to make sure you are not anywhere near any obstacles. Crashed my drone because it couldn't react fast enough before hitting a tree even though I tried to reverse it the opposite way.
Yes, for sure!
Hey man, this has been so helpful for me. Keep these videos coming!
Very good info. Thanks very much!
I love this style of tutorial. Can anyone advise whether or not these settings recommendations are blanket applicable to the Mavic 2 Pro?
Another great video, Russ! Plenty of useful info but not long-winded. Thanks for all the advice!
Another well done instructional video Russ. Thank you for taking the time to research these settings... I know this will address some of the issues I've been having.
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D-cinelike, iso 100, 30fps, 4k. That's my go to settings for normal everyday use. I also will use an nd8, 16 or 32 filter depending on how bright it is or the time of day I'm shooting video.
How you been man?!
@@51Drones I'm good, been really busy lately and haven't got to fly much. I still watch all of your videos though!👍😁
going to test this settings tomorrow... but it looks promising, I flew around with default settings a couple of days but Im new to this. Thanks for the info!
Nice, sweet & short but to the points. Thanks.
Russ, many thanks for your explanations. very helpfull! many thanks pal
And me already wondering why I keep shooting such terrible shakey footage :'). This helped allot!
Thanks so much for sharing this. It really cleared a lot up
One other comment: Go 4/M2 seems to have a bug for the gimbal settings in that it doesn't show the current settings when you start with it. It shows default gimbal pitch speed as 1. However if you raised it and put it back to 1, you can tell it never really was at 1 when you started as that is REALLY slow. Smoothness shows 15 by default. I didn't see a Yaw Sync Follow as an option on the M2.
Great info Russ! I will use these settings pronto. Also, my 5D button broke. How do I get it fixed? Is there another way to use the zoom function?
Excellent tutorial will try these out 👍
Well done, I learned well from that. Took a screen shot of your settings and will experiment. You’re right, there is nothing worse than jerky video movement footage. Greetings from Ireland.
Just got a mavic pro in 2023 lol, its awesome, will let you know how it goes.. Have you made any changes in last 4 years?
Hey Russ ... eagerly awaiting delivery of my Mavic Pro here after ordering today and will be trying these settings on my maiden voyage ... nervous and very excited at the same time 😬 Have subbed to your channel and wanted to tyvm for taking the time to make this video - cheers from Australia
Thank you! Have a great time with your new MP!
For audio people, these settings are a lot like the threshold, ratio, attack, knee, release, etc on an audio compressor. In a drone's case, it applies to movement, not volume.
No, they are not. For audio people it is like boosting/attenuating the different gain stages of a voltage controlled amplifier and the Rate and Level of the Amplifier's ADSRs' (which you won't find on all compressors).
So cool to run into a North Dakotan in the world! Born and raised in Fargo. Thanks for the video!
One of your best Russ!!!!!!!!!!!!!!...have actually downloaded this video to keep it with my Mavic information on my PC
Thank you! That's awesome!
Just what settings I was looking for. Thanks Russ!
Hi Russ - Great video (Stop Getting Terrible Footage)! I realize that that your video was posted nearly 3 years ago, so I'm expecting that the differences between the current version of the DJI Go 4 app and the one in your video have been changed by Mavic. I recently purchased a Mavic 2 Pro and really like it, but I realize I'm barely a beginner. As I was watching your video, I was following along with my DJI Go 4 app and when you got to the gimbal settings, my app does not have the Gimbal Pitch Smoothness setting available. Are you aware if Mavic has eliminated that feature? Thanks!
Russ, very helpful and practical advice on settings. QUESTION: What advice do you have for those of us who use both the OEM app and the aftermarket Litche app?
I guess I can't speak to that, as I haven't used the Litchi app. I may have to check it out, as I have been getting a few questions about it!
Good info mate. Helped me out with what some of those settings actually actually did to the drone. Cheers man😀