There are comments below that describe how this behaviour from the obstacle avoidance is by design and is normal. If it is, OK that's fine. But this is still very useful information, I didn't know this and many others will not have known this. Not everyone reads the manual from cover to cover. It is testament to DJI that this drone is so intuitive that it does not require us to do so. It's a great drone and a lot of fun.
I'm not sure your length of experience with DJI's previous drones, but the bypass mode has never passively moved without stick input. In fact, I think this would be a safety hazard in itself. I don't want my drone randomly moving on its own. The reason the drone will lift upwards is due to the landing protection feature. This allows the drone to scan underneath of the drone and raise its altitude to maintain a safe distance from the ground. In short, there is no "problem" with the obstacle avoidance. This is how it was designed.
Thanks for your informed reply! It only poses a problem to the uninformed. If you are aware about how it reacts or does not react then you can plan accordingly and probably don't take the risky shot you previously intended. Also something to be aware of is that the ground sensors don't recognise water very well, so better be careful when flying low over water.
It's in the normal mode with obstacle avoidance set to bypass, you can see that also when I fly the drone towards me. Obstacle avoidance works fine as you can see in my other video where I only test that. But you have to know that it only works when the drone is flying and not when it's hovering. @@danielbercea54
Hey, if you’re used to using Dji drone products, the obstacle avoidance only work when the drone is in motion you can still walk into it or it could be hit when it’s hovering. Just keep that in mind I’ve been using drones for many years and it’s something I’ve learnt, it doesn’t move while it’s hovering it only Avoid obstacle while it’s in motion. The only other drone that I know that would move downwards when you put your hand on top of it was the Mavic pro 2 and that’s because he also had an infrared sensor on top. Also, the only reason why it moves upwards while you do that is because the underneath has it has infrared sensors as well as downward facing obstacle avoidance sensors it’s the infrared sensors that makes it rise.. Hope this helps.
I have been flying DJI drones since the original phantom came out and I never realized this. For some reason I just assumed I wouldn’t have to worry about someone walking into the drone while I have it hovering checking my settings. A runner from out of nowhere almost ran right into it one day, but was able to lift it up in time. I assumed up until I saw this video that the obstacle avoidance would have helped in this situation. Something to be mindful of for sure.
Thanks for your comment! Something very similar happened to me too back when I had the first DJI Mini 1 which didn't have obstacle avoidance. Good to know for these situations it's still the same as with the Mini 1 even tough we now have obstacle avoidance built in.
Makes sense. When a tree runs up on you, then its an issue. Coming from the bottom is just for landing. Thats why you have to grab it quick while descending, then flip it upside down to stop the props rather then waiting forever for it to decide to land. Love your mic set up.
Do not turn it upside down while the propellors are turning. This puts strain on the motors. Wait a few seconds and the propellors will stop automatically.
Congrats my friend. Nothing better than enjoy the family while working in nature. Great video and awsome moment with your daughter !!! Following from, Mendoza Argentina 🇦🇷
The obstacle avoidance has almost no blind spots. It's designed in a way that it bypasses obstacles that it approaches not things that approach it. But when you get close to it from the bottom, it moves up because of the infrared ground detection sensor. If you really want to test it out, you should put it on bypass and then fly the drone into obstacles manualy from diffrent directions.
Thanks for your clarification! Still important to note that the drone can crash if someone or something approaches the drone a little bit too close. I will do another video where I test the obstacle avoidance when flying.
It doesn't override it. It just gives the drone the signal that it could be safe to land in your hand but the ground sensor still works. and might prevent it from landing if your hand is not perfectly straight.@@kayberry6292
. Good information in your video that others might not be thinking of. It would be nice to have the ability to turn it on or off, so for instance if it was hovering for video or photos and a bird attacked it, it could defend itself. Years ago someone posted a video of their quadcopter flying along when an eagle approached it from the front in full attack mode with it's talons ready to make the kill and the quadcopter reared up in a similar fashion to stop quickly, and the eagle broke off the attack because its prey suddenly looked to be in the attack mode itself. @@niconfocus
@@DragonFlyAerialsLLCThank you! A defense mode against bird or similar attacks would be really cool but I sincerely doubt that the reaction time could keep up the any bird... Would be interesting to see that video again! :D
Obstacle avoidance in the dark or low light is greatly limited or even disabled. I personally wouldn't trust the obstacle avoidance to work in low light situations.
Yes and that's very important to know since you cannot just let your drone hover mindlessly at head-level and think it will avoid people that didn't see the drone!
i dont get it. The mini 3 pro is moving away from objects approaching to it and i think its very useful. this one is just hovering....for example, i now that if a child would try to touch mini 3 pro it would move away..this one would hurt child instead...
Perfectly happy with my mini 3pro and Mavic 3 CLASSIC.. Not interested in this drone at all. A DJI quick cash grab in my opinion before regs get stricter... Anyway happy flying.
The over the drone test is not fair as you are all ready at minimum altitude. Fly into the bottom of a tree canopy or something (2m+) to show us this avoidance capability. Thanks.
@@niconfocus You mean like people staring at their DJI Smart controller? Take it from me, my €130 drone with very simple GPS follow-me is a million times more usable in real life than all of DJI's 'super advanced' active-track. I wish the gimbal and camera were a little better. It would blow any DJI Mini right out of the sky as a tracking drone despite it not having obstacle avoidance. The best sensors are those in your head you were born with.
@@niconfocus A drone has to be user-friendly. DJI doesn't make drones for bikers and hikers. It only works in a lab. Soon you go on a bike tour you won't have time for all the crap. What you want is a drone you can get in the air in seconds without all the crap. Nobody uses active-track. Who is going to risk a $800 drone anyway? Fly it high enough and away from obstacles. And that is exactly when GPS follow-me is far more reliable and safer. Don't get me wrong. DJI is the best. And I love active-track. But if you want a DJI for you bike trips get a Mini that is compatible with Maven or Litchi so you have follow-me as well.
There are comments below that describe how this behaviour from the obstacle avoidance is by design and is normal. If it is, OK that's fine. But this is still very useful information, I didn't know this and many others will not have known this. Not everyone reads the manual from cover to cover. It is testament to DJI that this drone is so intuitive that it does not require us to do so. It's a great drone and a lot of fun.
I'm not sure your length of experience with DJI's previous drones, but the bypass mode has never passively moved without stick input. In fact, I think this would be a safety hazard in itself. I don't want my drone randomly moving on its own. The reason the drone will lift upwards is due to the landing protection feature. This allows the drone to scan underneath of the drone and raise its altitude to maintain a safe distance from the ground. In short, there is no "problem" with the obstacle avoidance. This is how it was designed.
Thanks for your informed reply! It only poses a problem to the uninformed. If you are aware about how it reacts or does not react then you can plan accordingly and probably don't take the risky shot you previously intended. Also something to be aware of is that the ground sensors don't recognise water very well, so better be careful when flying low over water.
Putem să vedem în ce mod este telecomanda , normal sau sport ? Dacă este in modul sport senzorii sunt dezactivați și din acest motiv nu te detectează.
It's in the normal mode with obstacle avoidance set to bypass, you can see that also when I fly the drone towards me. Obstacle avoidance works fine as you can see in my other video where I only test that. But you have to know that it only works when the drone is flying and not when it's hovering. @@danielbercea54
Nice that's correct
Though wouldn't you prefer the drone to avoid potential incoming hazard such as attacking birds or unexpected moving objects, etc?
Hey, if you’re used to using Dji drone products, the obstacle avoidance only work when the drone is in motion you can still walk into it or it could be hit when it’s hovering. Just keep that in mind I’ve been using drones for many years and it’s something I’ve learnt, it doesn’t move while it’s hovering it only Avoid obstacle while it’s in motion. The only other drone that I know that would move downwards when you put your hand on top of it was the Mavic pro 2 and that’s because he also had an infrared sensor on top. Also, the only reason why it moves upwards while you do that is because the underneath has it has infrared sensors as well as downward facing obstacle avoidance sensors it’s the infrared sensors that makes it rise.. Hope this helps.
I have been flying DJI drones since the original phantom came out and I never realized this. For some reason I just assumed I wouldn’t have to worry about someone walking into the drone while I have it hovering checking my settings. A runner from out of nowhere almost ran right into it one day, but was able to lift it up in time. I assumed up until I saw this video that the obstacle avoidance would have helped in this situation. Something to be mindful of for sure.
Thanks for your comment! Something very similar happened to me too back when I had the first DJI Mini 1 which didn't have obstacle avoidance. Good to know for these situations it's still the same as with the Mini 1 even tough we now have obstacle avoidance built in.
The obstacle avoidance does not avoid things moving towards the drone. It’s when the drone is moving towards things, it avoids it.
Correct!
It might be hazard to juniors if they are running to your drone hovering below 1.5 meters or lower level.
Makes sense. When a tree runs up on you, then its an issue. Coming from the bottom is just for landing. Thats why you have to grab it quick while descending, then flip it upside down to stop the props rather then waiting forever for it to decide to land.
Love your mic set up.
Thank you so much! :)
Do not turn it upside down while the propellors are turning. This puts strain on the motors. Wait a few seconds and the propellors will stop automatically.
Good news chop,chop. Keep on flying my friend
hi. i didn't know this so thanks for taking the time to show it.
Glad it was helpful!
good to know, thank you. And I have 3 DJI drones and didn't know this.
Glad I could help! Was also surprised when I found it out!
Congrats my friend. Nothing better than enjoy the family while working in nature. Great video and awsome moment with your daughter !!! Following from, Mendoza Argentina 🇦🇷
Thanks 👍
Maybe check settings sir.thanks for the info,Great video❤
Liked and Subscribed... Thanks for the awesome videos.
Awesome, thank you!
Thanks for sharing and this definitely isn't widely known
Thanks for watching!
and I thought mine was broken because of this! I used one spare drone from Care refresh !
Excellent information without question. :)
Glad it was helpful! :)
Very interesting...I had no idea! ☺🤨🤥
The obstacle avoidance has almost no blind spots. It's designed in a way that it bypasses obstacles that it approaches not things that approach it. But when you get close to it from the bottom, it moves up because of the infrared ground detection sensor. If you really want to test it out, you should put it on bypass and then fly the drone into obstacles manualy from diffrent directions.
Thanks for your clarification! Still important to note that the drone can crash if someone or something approaches the drone a little bit too close. I will do another video where I test the obstacle avoidance when flying.
Great tip. Thanks.
Glad it was helpful!
I noticed this too when I approached the drone, so flying it low still gives hazard to the kids.
Just important to be aware of it!
30m rule should keep the kids safe enough.
I tested mine in the room and it hit the sealing... Is that a software problem??
What are your obstacle avoidance settings?
@@niconfocus I didn't change at this time. I think now 3 m. What you recommend? But anyway, this should not happen :-(
Obviously didn't read the bit in the manual that states not designed for indoor flying.
Mini 3 pro too?
Yes. I highlighted the spec differences in my most recent video.
Nice vid
Thank you!
🐸+🦀= Dji Mini 4 Pro
How do you hand catch it from below?
Basically just put your hand below the drone and pull the left stick down. But I can make a video about it if you like?
@@niconfocus - so left stick down overrides the ground sensor?
It doesn't override it. It just gives the drone the signal that it could be safe to land in your hand but the ground sensor still works. and might prevent it from landing if your hand is not perfectly straight.@@kayberry6292
Interesting discovery. I guess i applies to the other DJI drones as well.
Yes, it's the same across the other DJI drones.
. Good information in your video that others might not be thinking of. It would be nice to have the ability to turn it on or off, so for instance if it was hovering for video or photos and a bird attacked it, it could defend itself. Years ago someone posted a video of their quadcopter flying along when an eagle approached it from the front in full attack mode with it's talons ready to make the kill and the quadcopter reared up in a similar fashion to stop quickly, and the eagle broke off the attack because its prey suddenly looked to be in the attack mode itself. @@niconfocus
@@DragonFlyAerialsLLCThank you! A defense mode against bird or similar attacks would be really cool but I sincerely doubt that the reaction time could keep up the any bird... Would be interesting to see that video again! :D
When in flight, does the drone sensor rely I the image of the approaching obstacle? If so, what about obstacle avoidance in the dark or low light?
Obstacle avoidance in the dark or low light is greatly limited or even disabled. I personally wouldn't trust the obstacle avoidance to work in low light situations.
None of my sensors are working
Did you turn obstacle avoidance off?
It doesn't work (always)
If you had a mini 4 in 2009... 😅
downward sensor error mini 4 pro brand new, multiple articles
Exactly and almost nobody realizes it
Yes and that's very important to know since you cannot just let your drone hover mindlessly at head-level and think it will avoid people that didn't see the drone!
The drone Hass to be moving for the obstacle avoidance to work the drone avoid hitting objects, not objects coming to the drone
Exactly!
You must move the drone to work fine
Nearly every dji drone does this. It's normal
Why’s this a problem?
People, animals or objects could crash into your drone when you're not careful (or even when you're careful and flying amongst birds).
It's broken send it back
i dont get it. The mini 3 pro is moving away from objects approaching to it and i think its very useful. this one is just hovering....for example, i now that if a child would try to touch mini 3 pro it would move away..this one would hurt child instead...
Also the Mini 3 Pro shows the same behaviour. If the drone is still and an object approaches, it won't move away.
😂 Reading the manual helps one understand included safety features and how they work. This may have prevented your problem.
I take it you want your car to steer out the way if you are stationary and another car is approaching also?
🙄
That's a whole other dimension but Teslas do have something similar...
Perfectly happy with my mini 3pro and Mavic 3 CLASSIC.. Not interested in this drone at all. A DJI quick cash grab in my opinion before regs get stricter... Anyway happy flying.
It has some noticeable improvements over the mini 3 pro. Hardly a cash grab.
Verifică setările pe care le-ai făcut , și pe urmă mai fă un clip 😉
Drona nu are nici o problemă !
The over the drone test is not fair as you are all ready at minimum altitude. Fly into the bottom of a tree canopy or something (2m+) to show us this avoidance capability. Thanks.
As far as I remember, the drone was not at the minimum altitude. But I will keep your suggestion in mind for a future video, thanks!
@@niconfocus maybe it wasn't the case. Thank you for your reply.
Well most people were born with obstacle avoidance sensors in their head to avoid running into obstacles such as hovering drones.
You forgot the smartphone-staring-when-walking people ;)
@@niconfocus You mean like people staring at their DJI Smart controller?
Take it from me, my €130 drone with very simple GPS follow-me is a million times more usable in real life than all of DJI's 'super advanced' active-track. I wish the gimbal and camera were a little better. It would blow any DJI Mini right out of the sky as a tracking drone despite it not having obstacle avoidance. The best sensors are those in your head you were born with.
@@niconfocus A drone has to be user-friendly. DJI doesn't make drones for bikers and hikers. It only works in a lab. Soon you go on a bike tour you won't have time for all the crap. What you want is a drone you can get in the air in seconds without all the crap. Nobody uses active-track. Who is going to risk a $800 drone anyway? Fly it high enough and away from obstacles. And that is exactly when GPS follow-me is far more reliable and safer.
Don't get me wrong. DJI is the best. And I love active-track. But if you want a DJI for you bike trips get a Mini that is compatible with Maven or Litchi so you have follow-me as well.