DJI Mini 3 wobbling indoors... any last-minute tips?

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I installed the official DJI Mini 3 propeller guards properly, enabled payload mode, updated to the latest firmware, and I’m flying indoors with no wind… but my drone keeps wobbling side to side and won’t stay stable. I have an indoor photoshoot tomorrow, and I really need to use propeller guards for safety. Any last-minute tips that could save me here?

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Since you’re indoors, you don’t have GPS, which means your drone won’t hover in place like it does outside. Plus, you’ll get turbulence from the ground and walls.

Welcome to ATTI mode flying indoors!

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@Micah
Got it. But wouldn’t ATTI mode make the wobble even worse?

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Lennon said:
@Micah
Got it. But wouldn’t ATTI mode make the wobble even worse?

Your drone automatically enters ATTI mode when it loses GPS.

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Micah said:

Lennon said:
@Micah
Got it. But wouldn’t ATTI mode make the wobble even worse?

Your drone automatically enters ATTI mode when it loses GPS.

I’ll give it a shot today and see how it goes. If this stops the overcorrecting, does that mean it’ll just tip over and crash?

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@Lennon
What do you mean by stopping the overcorrecting? In ATTI mode, there’s no GPS or vision positioning—only manual control. It’s all on you.

On the Mini 3 (and Mini 3 Pro), ATTI mode kicks in when the drone loses GPS or vision sensors. It uses internal gyroscopes and barometers to stabilize but won’t hold position.

How ATTI Mode Works:

  • The drone will drift with any external force (wind, air currents, etc.).
  • You have to control it manually to keep it steady.
  • It takes more skill since the drone won’t auto-correct like it does with GPS.
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@Micah
Thanks for the detailed breakdown! One more question—how do I use ATTI mode if I can’t manually switch to it?

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Lennon said:
@Micah
Thanks for the detailed breakdown! One more question—how do I use ATTI mode if I can’t manually switch to it?

You don’t switch to ATTI mode manually. It happens automatically when the drone loses GPS—like when you’re flying indoors.

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@Micah
Makes sense. Appreciate the help!

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Lennon said:
@Micah
Makes sense. Appreciate the help!

No problem! Take it slow—small stick movements. The drone will wander a bit, so plan your shots ahead of time.

Plan the shot, fly it, land. Repeat.

Also, keep it in Cine mode (C mode) from takeoff to shutdown. That’ll make it easier to control.

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@Micah
Got it, thanks for the advice!

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@Micah
So if I’m flying my Mini 4 Pro at 120m and lose GPS, does it switch to ATTI mode?

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@Micah
How does Return to Home work in ATTI mode?

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Reeve said:
@Micah
How does Return to Home work in ATTI mode?

It doesn’t. If you lose GPS, there’s no RTH—you’re flying manually.

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Micah said:

Reeve said:
@Micah
How does Return to Home work in ATTI mode?

It doesn’t. If you lose GPS, there’s no RTH—you’re flying manually.

So if I take off with full satellites, then lose GPS mid-flight and hit RTH, what happens?

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Drones wobble indoors due to turbulence from their own propellers (ground effect) and poor GPS reception.

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Mason said:
Drones wobble indoors due to turbulence from their own propellers (ground effect) and poor GPS reception.

I had about 18 satellites locked and tried hovering at 6 feet, but still no luck. Any fixes?