I just got my Mini 4 Pro earlier this week and have taken it up a couple of times already. It’s fun, but I always feel like I have to bring it down after just a few minutes—like my brain is yelling, “Land now before something bad happens!”
I know it’s still early days, and I’m guessing the nerves will settle down over time. But if anyone has tips or could help ease my mind, that’d be awesome.
Quick question—if the drone goes behind a chimney or something and loses direct line of sight for a moment, is that a problem? Will it return to home right away? I’m not planning to fly like that, but I’d just feel better knowing what would happen if it ever does.
And is it common at all for drones to just suddenly drop out of the sky? I feel silly even asking, but I’ve got to know.
Any tips for building confidence would really help. Thanks a bunch!
Go into the safety settings and look for flight protection. Set your max altitude and distance to a range you’re comfy with. As you get more confident, you can expand that bubble. Also, stay out of sport mode until you’ve had more practice.
The nerves totally go away with more flight time. I had the same thing when I started flying RC planes last year. My Mini 4 Pro has been super solid. Just relax and enjoy it!
Best tip I’ve got—don’t fly behind buildings, hills, or thick trees. The signal can cut out fast. It’ll usually return to home, but not always. Also, fly often! Practice makes a big difference.
I’ve got bad anxiety too and it definitely kicks in when the drone’s in the air. What helps me is keeping flights short and low—usually under 50 feet—and close enough that I can clearly see the drone. If I want to fly somewhere else nearby, I just land, walk over, and take off again from there.
I was the same way on my first few flights . But the Mini 4 Pro is super reliable. If it loses sight of the controller for a second (like behind a chimney), it won’t freak out. Usually it just keeps flying or hovers depending on your settings.
And no, drones don’t just fall from the sky for no reason. Unless the battery’s damaged or something’s really wrong.
Find a big open space, stay in Normal mode, and just practice doing gentle turns and circles. The more you fly, the better you’ll feel. You’re doing fine!
Get familiar with the return-to-home (RTH) function. Try activating it manually in a wide open spot where you can see the whole process. Once you’ve done that a few times, you’ll feel a lot better even if you do lose sight of it or go behind something. Just make sure to set the RTH height properly and avoid ‘Hover’ mode for now. You’ll get there—eventually you’ll be so confident you could turn off the remote and let it do its thing!
That’s what DJI Care Refresh is for—so you can fly without stressing out. But seriously, the nerves fade once you’ve flown more and start trusting the drone.
First, read the manual—seriously. Learn what happens when it loses connection or hits an obstacle. Know your RTH settings too, like how close it has to be to just land instead of flying back.
Second, check the flying rules in your country. Like in Canada, you have to keep visual line of sight and stay under 500 meters.
Practice in wide open spots. Stay high above trees and wires at first—crashes usually happen near stuff, not in open air. Get used to the controls before trying anything fancy. Confidence comes with repetition.
Just follow the rules and use common sense. And yeah, sometimes someone might complain or try to start drama, but don’t let it get to you—they’d be mad about something else anyway if it wasn’t your drone.
Give yourself a little flying mission—film something that takes time like a long train going by, or fly around a building and get shots from all sides. It helps distract you from worrying and keeps your brain focused. Before you know it, you’ve been flying for ten minutes without panicking.
I was just like you with my old Mavic Air. Once I got DJI Care, it gave me the push I needed to actually fly it more often. Confidence comes with time—and flying.
. But the Mini 4 Pro is super reliable. If it loses sight of the controller for a second (like behind a chimney), it won’t freak out. Usually it just keeps flying or hovers depending on your settings.