Histograms are a tool that can help you get correct exposure. You may have seen the option to turn on a histogram in DJI GO 4. If not, here’s how to turn it on: 1. Go to your camera settings. 2. Turn on “Histogram”. You can drag and drop the histogram wherever you want in the UI. Now you

Everyone fears their drone may unexpectedly fly away and never be seen again. Fortunately, DJI drones are designed to automatically Return to Home (RTH) if you lose RC signal, but some users have experienced what is often called a “flyway.” According to users’ flight data, the vast

We often used to think about batteries as something we use and forget till it suddenly runs out of juice at an inconvenient time, this was undoubtedly true in the old days when most of our experiences with batteries involved jamming some double A’s into the TV’s remote controller.  These days’ batte

Know Your Drone: This is one of the most important things I recommend before taking your drone out and flying it anywhere you think you may have trouble. Find a safe spot in an open area to get a feel for how it operates. It’s best to learn how to use it and be comfortable with it before takin

Unfortunately, there’s more to a drone’s camera than just point and shoot, which of course you can do if you want and for sure you’ll get some pretty good photos. But to push on to taking truly spectacular photos and even perhaps reach the heady heights of Ansel Adams or Annie Leibovitz of the photo

Flying safely, knowing your limits, and understanding how your drone works are essential when taking aerial photos or videos. As a drone enthusiast, I’ve seen my fair share of “drone fail” videos on YouTube, many of which result in awful, not to mention expensive crashes. Most of these crashes could

In DJI GO 4 under Camera Settings, you will see there are three options for photo formats: JPEG, RAW, and JPEG+RAW. What setting should you use? Let’s take a look at some advantages and disadvantages of shooting in JPEG vs RAW. The Difference in Highlights and Shadows in JPEG vs RAW The photo below

DJI’s Return to home is a useful safety feature of DJI’s drones, however, sometimes the way it works is misunderstood, which unfortunately has led to avoidable crashes for some pilots. So we’re going to take an in-depth look at what it is and how it works. It’s a feature that is seriously worth payi

I have always been fascinated with aerial photography for as long as I can remember. I come from a family of military and civilian pilots, giving me early childhood memories as of squishing my face up against the window of an airplane to view the landscapes below. Years later I would have never imag

Are you an ace pilot or even a brand new pilot who just got a fancy new DJI drone and can’t wait to fly? Yes, you are? Great, you might be wondering what commonality you both share, one of you a grizzled veteran pilot with thousands of hours of flight time under your belt and the other still with th

Some of you may already be familiar with DJI products such as the Phantom series, Inspire series, Mavic Pro Series and Spark. While it is amazing to see high-quality footage from a bird’s eye view, do you ever wonder what the biggest DJI camera sensor size is? Are you looking for a gimbal camera wit

Need some guidance for checking up your drone, maintaining battery health, transporting your drone properly etc.? This checklist can help you maintain your drone and avoid unnecessary failures as drone maintenance is key to your flight safety. Visual Inspection Inspect the outer shell and other co

Heading off on your first vacation with a DJI drone? There’s no doubt drones make excellent travel companions, but lots of travelers wonder if it’s ok to take their drone on a plane and whether it’s ok to fly drones wherever they’re going. Does that sound like you? If so, check out these practical d

Introduction: This DJI GO 4 manual will cover the various settings and functions within the DJI GO 4  app for drone operation which can be used as a standalone remote controller for the Spark and Mavic Pro or in conjunction with a remote controller for the Phantom 4 Series, Inspire 2, Spark and Mavi

Zooming in filmmaking refers to the technique of changing the focal length of a zoom lens, which allows a change of distance for different objects during a shot, giving more spaces for storytelling and expression. Dolly zoom, one variation of the zooming, was first conceived by photographer Robert B

When a gimbal error warning message pops up in the DJI GO or GO 4 app, it can really get your pulse going. Tilted horizon, gimbal motor overload, and abnormal gimbal vibrations are some errors you might experience. For some pilots, especially newbies, the first reaction is usually to fix the gimbal

Have you ever experienced disconnection issues with your drone? Sometimes,  you are ready to fly but the DJI GO and GO 4 apps state that your drone is “Disconnected”. Why would this happen? DJI GO  connection issues can be caused by faulty USB cables, the remote controller’s signal co

Setting your drone camera right is half the battle in capturing an excellent aerial photo. Refined flying techniques can assist you to find the perfect angle, but without the correct the camera settings, your final picture will be far from what you anticipate. To give you a hand we’ve summarized 7 c

Congratulations on being a new drone pilot! We all understand the excitement of getting a new drone. But don’t rush into flying just yet! It’s relatively straightforward to take off, but do you know every button’s function or have a good understanding of how your drone reacts to the remote con

SmartCapture offers a new way of controlling the Mavic Air by hand and taking photos or videos however you like. It’s so intuitive and straightforward that even beginner pilots can master it. Now let’s take a look! (Note that the aircraft firmware v1.0.1.0 or later is required to use SmartCapture.)