Hey all, I recently got a Mini 4 Pro and I think it’s awesome. But every time I fly it, I start getting pretty anxious, especially when it’s up high, like 60 meters or more. It just looks like a little dot up there, and the anxiety starts kicking in. I usually fly it in my backyard where there are trees, houses, and birds, so I send it high to avoid any obstacles. But the higher it goes, the more nervous I get.
I’m not really sure why I feel this way, but I’d love to hear if anyone else has had the same issue and how you’ve managed to get over it.
Start small. Find a wide open area with no power lines or people around. Practice flying low at first, then gradually go higher as you get more comfortable. You’ll build confidence over time. And remember, flying is a big responsibility, but these drones are built with a lot of safety features. Good luck!
Take it step by step. I’ve been flying my Mini 4 Pro on longer waypoint missions, and recently I went for a 1.3-mile flight. Most of the time, as long as you’re above the obstacles, things will be fine.
Ren said: @Benn
Just be prepared to lose a drone once in a while, even if it’s rare.
It’s true, you could fly hundreds or even thousands of times without an issue, or you could crash on your next flight. It’s all about minimizing risk by not doing anything reckless and making sure you preflight your drone.
I just go for it. I’m not sure about the advertised 10km range, though. My signal starts dropping at around 1km, probably because of all the buildings in the way. It might be better in a more open area like on a mountain.
Just push the boundaries a little each time. If it works out, try going higher or further. Honestly, 60 meters isn’t that high when you consider how far these drones can actually fly. It’s like being two house lengths away, just straight up.
I usually fly up to 120 meters, then out as far as the signal will go before coming back. Small steps can really help build your confidence. If you set a goal to fly to a certain height or photograph something, you’ll gradually feel better about flying.
@Colby
Always keep your drone in sight. Don’t push it too far; you don’t want to lose it. Environmental factors can make things worse, too. I’ve lost a few drones to the ocean and rivers around here. But over time, you’ll get a feel for what’s safe and what’s not. Baby steps are the way to go.
@Skylar
If I’m following the recommended guidelines and the drone still gets lost, I’d consider that a fault of the drone itself. Line-of-sight requirements don’t really align with the advertised multi-kilometer ranges, you know? DJI’s support team has been pretty good from what I’ve seen.
MaryJane said:
When I first got my drone, I flew it way out until the signal dropped to about 3 bars, then brought it back. Just wanted to test the boundaries.
Same here. After that, all the other flights were a breeze!
