Hey Tom. Your channel is super helpful. I am a first time drone owner and just bought the Phantom 4. You are making this very easy for us all as the manual is not very good. Keep up the great work.
I am new Phantom 3 owner and have watched a number of your videos and find they are clear, well though out and convey information especially well. Keep up the great work
Sie können Ihr Tello auch im Atti-Modus fliegen. Bedecken Sie einfach das VPS-Systemsystem mit etwas Klebeband. Nur für erfahrene Benutzer!...I cheated
I see where some people don't know how to fly a drone and that's a good reason to equip aircraft with GPS, Infrared sensors etc. If you can't or don't want to fly in ATTI mode then don't. Myself, I like longer flying time and enjoy having full control of my bird. Each to their own and I think everyone should become proficient in ATTI mode or they aren't having all the fun they can.
Great videos. I personally don't feel the need to ever use ATTI mode or Sport mode, but i was wandering what ATTI model was and this explained it very well. Thanks!
One more advantage of the ATTI mode: Fly first against the wind. Switch to ATTI mode. Start filming. You will get a very smooth ride, and you won't risk the propeller in the picture. I do that all the time.
Just a couple of days ago, ATTI mode has literally saved not only my Phantom 4, but also myself from lots of trouble. I didn't re-calibrate the compass and took off next to a huge concrete structure which probably had metal fittings in it and that metal has probably interfered with the compass readings. My phantom took off just fine, but then suddenly went into a spiral around the structure, not responding to controls properly. It would have been a definite crash if I didn't react fast enough and switched to A mode before landing the craft safely. That's why I would recommend any beginner to enable mode switching in the settings from the very start even if you don't plan to use them yet. This can save you lots of money and trouble in case you make a mistake (like I did) or something goes wrong.
Cheers Tom I gonna have to try ATTI mode (always been too nervous to try). Through your video tutorial now I feel confident and equipped mentally to do it. DJI Phantom 4 owner.
ATTI is no big deal. As stated in the video, the difference is GPS positioning so if there is wind, expect a little drift in ATTI as opposed to P-mode, and that's it. The aircraft will be no more "sensitive" or "unstable" or anything. In fact, if there is no wind you will see only a slight difference in flying characteristics: In P-mode the craft more or less "stops" as soon as you center the sticks, while in ATTI it will tend to keep going in the last direction until you make it stop. No big deal. Go for it, you will love it.
The way you explained ATTI mode makes me ask one question, if by activating ATTI mode means if there is wind it will be affected, then what is the point of it? Why not just be safe and stick to P-mode to avoid the wind doing anything crazy? I have just ordered one of these and I am pretty nervous about flying it for the first time.
Andy Kelly For shooting pictures, film and just staying overhead, P (or GPS) mode (nomenclature varies a bit with version) is the way to go. If you want to fly from A to B, reposition the drone to look at another landmark, etc, or even if you just want to fly around like any traditional RC model, then ATTI is better. Think of P (or GPS )mode as a drone with *parking brakes on*. The drone fill fight not only wind, but also your maneuvering attempts. It will do its best to stay put in one spot, and by doing so it will be up to you, the pilot, to actively get it going in any direction. Which again is fine for small and gentle photo or film shooting, but as you will see, any major flight displacement will call for massive stick movements on the transmitter - and even then, will translate to only sedate drone movement. If I had to put the difference in one sentence: *In P (or GPS) mode, the drone will feel locked in a spot and more connected to you while hovering, while in ATTI mode the drone will feel more connected to you while flying around*. Don't be afraid of ATTI. Just experiment when there is no wind, move the drone from side to side, fore and aft. You will see it still does whatever you tell it to - it just won't pull the parking brake on you in the process. :-)
corisco tupi Now I'm even more nervous lol, my goal is to simply fly it about and takes some videos, I am not planning on taking it out if it is windy and I am not using it just to fly and have fun. I just want to fly it to take some cool videos. So after what you explained I am best using it in P-mode right? I have never been so confused in my life haha :)
Andy Kelly Don't overthink it. Just get out there and fly in P-mode, you will see the drone flies itself, really. After you are comfortable flying, get some height, some 10 to 15m, put it in ATTI mode and go ahead and see how it feels. Don't go far just nudge it around and get the feel for it. If you think it is slipping away from you, just flip back to P-mode mode and it will stay put, rock-solid, waiting for the next move. Your best bet while learning to fly will be to comfortably flip the switch back to P-mode (or return to home mode) without looking for the switch on the radio. Other than that, relax. I understand you are anticipating a lot of rush but take baby steps, you will be flying in no time. Most important - don't fly over people, property or near airports. Don't replicate the crazy stuff that we see on the news and are doing bad things for the hobby and for the aerial photo business.
Thank you for recommending I should not have a cup of coffee while flying. I was going to do that but now that I saw your great advice I won't. Thank you for your wisdom!!!! What would we do without it!!!
I just got a refurbished phantom 3 4k and took it out for it's first test run. It flew and performed fine, and I took some video, but I didn't realize the whole time it was in "A" mode but also I should mention it was using the GPS hold regardless. Glad to watch this to realize it can overide the gps or I would have thought the drone was defective on it's first run. Maybe they changed it since 2016 to use gps in A mode now?
Hey Tom, I just want to thank you for your awesome articles/videos. You are one of a select few people I subscribe to, and never fail to impress me or teach me something I didn't already know. You also have great bi-(tri?) lingual presentation skills. Keep up the good work, and I hope to work converse and work with you as the future of sUAV progresses ever forwards! Best, Ryan Wesley Deremo And hello from sunny California!
Learning manual VTOL in A-Mode is an essential training element if you want to become fluent in landing. VFR VTOL exercises are also great, as they can teach you to land in the case your UAV is not in visual range and you have to land or take off using FPV only.
Tom das ist wunderbar und Sie sind wirklich gud. Thank you for your videos and advices. They are just great. And like you are, I'm just crazy about my DJI P4.! :)
That ATTI tip would have been amazing if I knew it a few months back. Forgot to put a home point, had a scare and pressed the home point button and it flew away and crashed into a tree. Definitely a good tip to know. Thanks
Great video tom ! ive got the entry leve syma xsc-1 and on my first flight it flew away and never returned - lesson learnt the hard way Bought another model and im gonna master the controller in a open field 1st
Great video, Tom. I have a question: is there a safe way to land the drone in ATTI mode? For example, if I am shooting indoors and the drone can´t get any GPS signal, how can I land (and take off to) without the risk of crashing it?
Great work. The transitions being stretched out helps you stretch out watch time without being so annoying that people leave. Hard to find someone who balances engagement well
Hi Tom, first time viewing your channel here...may I ask if that lanyard holding the controller around your neck comes specifically with the drone? that's pretty nifty...
When you get interference from antenas with magnetic field interference, when theses signal take over your drone, you do not have control even in ATTI mode. It will not respond.
+anthony mcdonough Crazy eh? I love the A mode. It has saved my $2000 quad from disaster - many times. This crazy thing (in P mode) WILL sometimes fly-away - and that's very scary.People, simple be ready (always) to click into A mode -and you now have control. Don't panic, just realize, you have to fly on your own, and the wind will push and pull, but just get good at flying by yourself. For new pilots, this is a real learning curve - you get so used to it hovering perfectly (in P mode) but you need to learn to actually fly this RC by yourself! Cheers.
Very new at this . I have a Phantom 4 and I watch your videos very helpful! How do you put your antenna,s out? Are they flat or up like rabbit ears? Do something on that> Thanks Art V
Hi tom this is Jamshed from India , I have phantom 3,thanks u ,very use full advice ur saide I doing camera last 20 year , 2 days before my drone was fall ,because I am not seeing my remote battery r not full that's y In this canditoin what's I do
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Hey Tom. Your channel is super helpful. I am a first time drone owner and just bought the Phantom 4. You are making this very easy for us all as the manual is not very good. Keep up the great work.
Thx!
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Your choice of music is a vibe....I'm enjoying every bit of my time here...you are amaaaazzzziiinnngg!!!
I am new Phantom 3 owner and have watched a number of your videos and find they are clear, well though out and convey information especially well. Keep up the great work
As a beginner in flying a phantom 3 pro your videos have helped me to fly safe and with confidence. Thanks
Thank you for your many wonderful videos.
AND for speaking in English!! (I don't speak German.)
You're welcome, Ken! Thanks for the feedback!
lol you kill me ken
Sie können Ihr Tello auch im Atti-Modus fliegen. Bedecken Sie einfach das VPS-Systemsystem mit etwas Klebeband. Nur für erfahrene Benutzer!...I cheated
Thanks for your support
Hey Tom. I am thankful to you. I am from india and i often watch your videos for drone help. thank you so much.
I see where some people don't know how to fly a drone and that's a good reason to equip aircraft with GPS, Infrared sensors etc.
If you can't or don't want to fly in ATTI mode then don't. Myself, I like longer flying time and enjoy having full control of my bird.
Each to their own and I think everyone should become proficient in ATTI mode or they aren't having all the fun they can.
One of the best video on RUclips.
Great videos. I personally don't feel the need to ever use ATTI mode or Sport mode, but i was wandering what ATTI model was and this explained it very well. Thanks!
Thanks Tom for assembling these very informative DJI Phantom tutorials....
One more advantage of the ATTI mode:
Fly first against the wind. Switch to ATTI mode. Start filming. You will get a very smooth ride, and you won't risk the propeller in the picture. I do that all the time.
As always Tom, your Tutorials are very informative I love watching them , keep up the good work, thanks mate
Thank you for the tips. I always wondered what benefits there really was with the other fly modes!
Thanks Tom for these explanations
Just a couple of days ago, ATTI mode has literally saved not only my Phantom 4, but also myself from lots of trouble.
I didn't re-calibrate the compass and took off next to a huge concrete structure which probably had metal fittings in it and that metal has probably interfered with the compass readings. My phantom took off just fine, but then suddenly went into a spiral around the structure, not responding to controls properly. It would have been a definite crash if I didn't react fast enough and switched to A mode before landing the craft safely.
That's why I would recommend any beginner to enable mode switching in the settings from the very start even if you don't plan to use them yet. This can save you lots of money and trouble in case you make a mistake (like I did) or something goes wrong.
Always like your reviews and videos you are very thorough
Cheers Tom I gonna have to try ATTI mode (always been too nervous to try). Through your video tutorial now I feel confident and equipped mentally to do it. DJI Phantom 4 owner.
ATTI is no big deal. As stated in the video, the difference is GPS positioning so if there is wind, expect a little drift in ATTI as opposed to P-mode, and that's it. The aircraft will be no more "sensitive" or "unstable" or anything. In fact, if there is no wind you will see only a slight difference in flying characteristics: In P-mode the craft more or less "stops" as soon as you center the sticks, while in ATTI it will tend to keep going in the last direction until you make it stop. No big deal. Go for it, you will love it.
The way you explained ATTI mode makes me ask one question, if by activating ATTI mode means if there is wind it will be affected, then what is the point of it? Why not just be safe and stick to P-mode to avoid the wind doing anything crazy? I have just ordered one of these and I am pretty nervous about flying it for the first time.
Andy Kelly For shooting pictures, film and just staying overhead, P (or GPS) mode (nomenclature varies a bit with version) is the way to go. If you want to fly from A to B, reposition the drone to look at another landmark, etc, or even if you just want to fly around like any traditional RC model, then ATTI is better. Think of P (or GPS )mode as a drone with *parking brakes on*. The drone fill fight not only wind, but also your maneuvering attempts. It will do its best to stay put in one spot, and by doing so it will be up to you, the pilot, to actively get it going in any direction. Which again is fine for small and gentle photo or film shooting, but as you will see, any major flight displacement will call for massive stick movements on the transmitter - and even then, will translate to only sedate drone movement. If I had to put the difference in one sentence: *In P (or GPS) mode, the drone will feel locked in a spot and more connected to you while hovering, while in ATTI mode the drone will feel more connected to you while flying around*. Don't be afraid of ATTI. Just experiment when there is no wind, move the drone from side to side, fore and aft. You will see it still does whatever you tell it to - it just won't pull the parking brake on you in the process. :-)
corisco tupi Now I'm even more nervous lol, my goal is to simply fly it about and takes some videos, I am not planning on taking it out if it is windy and I am not using it just to fly and have fun. I just want to fly it to take some cool videos. So after what you explained I am best using it in P-mode right? I have never been so confused in my life haha :)
Andy Kelly Don't overthink it. Just get out there and fly in P-mode, you will see the drone flies itself, really. After you are comfortable flying, get some height, some 10 to 15m, put it in ATTI mode and go ahead and see how it feels. Don't go far just nudge it around and get the feel for it. If you think it is slipping away from you, just flip back to P-mode mode and it will stay put, rock-solid, waiting for the next move. Your best bet while learning to fly will be to comfortably flip the switch back to P-mode (or return to home mode) without looking for the switch on the radio. Other than that, relax. I understand you are anticipating a lot of rush but take baby steps, you will be flying in no time. Most important - don't fly over people, property or near airports. Don't replicate the crazy stuff that we see on the news and are doing bad things for the hobby and for the aerial photo business.
Tom, your videos are teaching me so much and they are entertaining at the same time. Keep up the awesome work!
Many thank's for the information I will check this tomorrow !
6:02 "Starts. Following. The Windpath" *shakes head* 😂
Great video! Thanks
Great video! Always looking for more ways to avoid crashes.
Very helpful and easy to get!
Thanks for another great video Tom
Awesome tutorial
Thanks Tom, I'll give it a try tomorrow. Been flying for 2 years so understand :).
Thank you for recommending I should not have a cup of coffee while flying. I was going to do that but now that I saw your great advice I won't. Thank you for your wisdom!!!! What would we do without it!!!
Awesome video cheers for that. Helped to make it all a lot clearer
Thanks Tom, very informative and entertaining
I’m flying again after a 2 yr hiatus. Thank you for your video. Subscriber now.
Great explanation
Fantastic Tutorial.. Your the man!!! Kickass
great video. very informative Tom.
Very good video Tom!! 😁
Great work Tom!
love your videos Tom keep up the good work.
Thanks for producing this video!
I just got a refurbished phantom 3 4k and took it out for it's first test run. It flew and performed fine, and I took some video, but I didn't realize the whole time it was in "A" mode but also I should mention it was using the GPS hold regardless. Glad to watch this to realize it can overide the gps or I would have thought the drone was defective on it's first run. Maybe they changed it since 2016 to use gps in A mode now?
Hey Tom,
I just want to thank you for your awesome articles/videos. You are one of a select few people I subscribe to, and never fail to impress me or teach me something I didn't already know.
You also have great bi-(tri?) lingual presentation skills. Keep up the good work, and I hope to work converse and work with you as the future of sUAV progresses ever forwards!
Best,
Ryan Wesley Deremo
And hello from sunny California!
Thanks a lot for the great feedback, Ryan.
All the best to California from Frankfurt Airport. Stay tuned and fly safe.
It's good to know the GPS runs in the background, I will use ATTI more often now! Thanks
Good job on your videos. I find them very instructive. Keep the videos coming and keep sharing your valuable experience. Well done.
Thanks for great video bro
Thanks Tom, Great video
Great videos dude ...What exactly is the difference between ATT mode and our speed mode
Hiya, do you have a video on how to do certain maneuvers with the P3?
Learning manual VTOL in A-Mode is an essential training element if you want to become fluent in landing. VFR VTOL exercises are also great, as they can teach you to land in the case your UAV is not in visual range and you have to land or take off using FPV only.
thank you very much for your videos very helpful
great video
love you tom
love the intro
Great information, thank you!
Thanks Tom, very helpful.
Good information. But what does the other switch do ??
Thanks fella, always informative.
If I knew more about the P and ATTI mode in the beginning, I could of saved my first drone crash :'(
Thanks. What lav mic are you using in this video. Loved the video
Really great vids man) thanks)
Tom das ist wunderbar und Sie sind wirklich gud. Thank you for your videos and advices. They are just great. And like you are, I'm just crazy about my DJI P4.! :)
Thanks, nicely done. You are entertaining as well as informative. Thanks!
good tips!
Thank you. Good video.
That ATTI tip would have been amazing if I knew it a few months back. Forgot to put a home point, had a scare and pressed the home point button and it flew away and crashed into a tree. Definitely a good tip to know. Thanks
Always good tutorials!!
Very good demonstration. Greetings from germany.
Thank you from Australia Tom...
Great video tom !
ive got the entry leve syma xsc-1 and on my first flight it flew away
and never returned - lesson learnt the hard way
Bought another model and im gonna master the controller in a open field
1st
great video, Thanks a lot.
Thank you for the information ..
i have the inspire 1 and this was very good info. thanks tom! peace from loveland, colorado
Nice tips.. TQ fly safe
Good stuff. Thanks! Can't wait to get mine..
And again tnx a lot for An awesome video!
great info
My first "How to" vid. Many thanks.
Thanks for the video. It's very helpful!
Great video, Tom. I have a question: is there a safe way to land the drone in ATTI mode? For example, if I am shooting indoors and the drone can´t get any GPS signal, how can I land (and take off to) without the risk of crashing it?
thanks...this was very helpful!
How do purchase it from your link help me, meanwhile thanks for you tutorial. It's helpful to me
Hi Tom,
great video! Keep up the good work, much appreciated.
Great work.
The transitions being stretched out helps you stretch out watch time without being so annoying that people leave. Hard to find someone who balances engagement well
Hi Tom, first time viewing your channel here...may I ask if that lanyard holding the controller around your neck comes specifically with the drone? that's pretty nifty...
I need one of these so bad, and never even realised!! Great vids Tom :0
Thanks. Most useful!
When you get interference from antenas with magnetic field interference, when theses signal take over your drone, you do not have control even in ATTI mode. It will not respond.
Great Video and do you need an IPad with gps, or is it only for Display?
No, you can use any apple device without gps and use it like a good display. The only way you need gps is for the follow me mode
Okay, thank you very much. That was very helpful!
sick vid thanks
Great video!
+Dwayne A Flax Thanks, Sir!
that's helpfully, thanks bro.
im first!!! good job Tom. i was just thinking about the meanings of these settings today..thanks for reading my mind.
+anthony mcdonough Crazy eh? I love the A mode. It has saved my $2000 quad from disaster - many times. This crazy thing (in P mode) WILL sometimes fly-away - and that's very scary.People, simple be ready (always) to click into A mode -and you now have control. Don't panic, just realize, you have to fly on your own, and the wind will push and pull, but just get good at flying by yourself. For new pilots, this is a real learning curve - you get so used to it hovering perfectly (in P mode) but you need to learn to actually fly this RC by yourself! Cheers.
Good job, Thanks from Delray Beach Florida
Excellent video instruction. Sub'd
Plz! Could u tell me what cam u use to record ur tuts plz?
Very new at this . I have a Phantom 4 and I watch your videos very helpful! How do you put your antenna,s out? Are they flat or up like rabbit ears? Do something on that> Thanks Art V
Thanks very informative
is this mode on the standard or just the professional models?
Hi tom this is Jamshed from India , I have phantom 3,thanks u ,very use full advice ur saide
I doing camera last 20 year ,
2 days before my drone was fall ,because I am not seeing my remote battery r not full that's y
In this canditoin what's I do
Hi Tom,
Really like your video. How much wind would be ok for first atti flight? 3m/s? Also, is it hard to control the drone in atti?
Thank you!
Cool Tipps. Thank you ;)