I need some help with getting smoother / more consistent speeds when using the various flight modes. (I am using DJI Go Version 3.1.43 app on android.)
1) Waypoints and point of interest: Is there an easier way / more precise way to set the speed when using Waypoints or point of interest? It feels like I am just "stabbing" at the screen trying to move the cursor to the right speed amount with my fat sausage fingers. Is there any way to key it in first before the AC actually begins following the waypoints / point of interest?
For me, point of interest is probably the hardest. Say I want a speed of 6mph. It feels like I am either way slower (3mph) or way faster (9mph). Very hard to get it close to the desired speed. Way points is similar but maybe a little easier to get it "in the neighborhood."
2) Tripod mode: This doesn't seem to exist on the Phantom 3 models (at least not with the default DJI app). Is there any way to replicate this? Do I need to use a different app? I could do way points if it were easier to select / manage the speed, but as mentioned above, selecting a speed close to what I want is kind of tricky.
3) Panning Slowly: I am often requested for panoramic video shots. However, the pan speed is so fast and so hard to control that I have a very hard time getting usable footage. I have tried extending the sticks and I have some expo dialed in. I think it is about .35??? but don't quote me on that.
Would dialing in the expo to something really low "on the fly" be the right thing to do? How low should I go?
4) Altitude changes during POI: Is there a more automated way to change the altitude when doing point of interest? I would like a spiraling up or spiraling down effect when doing point of interest. It is already pretty difficult to get smooth changes in altitude when hovering in one location. Trying to do that while stabbing at the speed button for point of interest flying would be even more complex.
And finally, are the newer drones significantly better at accomplishing these things??? I would imagine tripod mode would be really helpful for me (I video real estate and having a consistent slow speed flight would be very helpful). Just I don't like to throw money at the problem if there is an easier solution.
Thanks in advance for any help.
1) Waypoints and point of interest: Is there an easier way / more precise way to set the speed when using Waypoints or point of interest? It feels like I am just "stabbing" at the screen trying to move the cursor to the right speed amount with my fat sausage fingers. Is there any way to key it in first before the AC actually begins following the waypoints / point of interest?
For me, point of interest is probably the hardest. Say I want a speed of 6mph. It feels like I am either way slower (3mph) or way faster (9mph). Very hard to get it close to the desired speed. Way points is similar but maybe a little easier to get it "in the neighborhood."
2) Tripod mode: This doesn't seem to exist on the Phantom 3 models (at least not with the default DJI app). Is there any way to replicate this? Do I need to use a different app? I could do way points if it were easier to select / manage the speed, but as mentioned above, selecting a speed close to what I want is kind of tricky.
3) Panning Slowly: I am often requested for panoramic video shots. However, the pan speed is so fast and so hard to control that I have a very hard time getting usable footage. I have tried extending the sticks and I have some expo dialed in. I think it is about .35??? but don't quote me on that.
Would dialing in the expo to something really low "on the fly" be the right thing to do? How low should I go?
4) Altitude changes during POI: Is there a more automated way to change the altitude when doing point of interest? I would like a spiraling up or spiraling down effect when doing point of interest. It is already pretty difficult to get smooth changes in altitude when hovering in one location. Trying to do that while stabbing at the speed button for point of interest flying would be even more complex.
And finally, are the newer drones significantly better at accomplishing these things??? I would imagine tripod mode would be really helpful for me (I video real estate and having a consistent slow speed flight would be very helpful). Just I don't like to throw money at the problem if there is an easier solution.
Thanks in advance for any help.
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