How do I get a smooth pan down?

[HunterST]

I'm a brand new drone user and Mavic owner. I'm trying to get a shot where I'm filming a building and then go up in altitude while the camera stays on the building. I keep going up in altitude and shooting past the building.

I'm going for something similar to the shot of the park in this video at 7 seconds.

I know I can use the dial on the remote, but that usually gives and abrupt/jerky adjustment down rather than the smooth pan.

Any tips? Thanks!

 

[Kilrah]

Use the dial, set it to lower sensitivity and train.

Supposing this post isn't just clickbait that is.

 

[HunterST]

Use the dial, set it to lower sensitivity and train.

Supposing this post isn't just clickbait that is.

Thanks! Definitely not click bait. I would have tried to make it more interesting if it was clickbait.

So it is the dial I need to use for these types of shots, then? I didn't know if there was a flying technique. Also didn't know you could adjust the dial sensitivity. I will check that out.

 

[Mr. Salty]

Search YouTube for gimbal sensitivity settings.

 

[hammick]

There is also a Cinematic mode that fixes the camera on the object while the automatically flys up and back.

 

[mavawa]

Use the dial, set it to lower sensitivity and train.

When you set Tripod Mode, will the Gimbal Speed then automatically be less sensitive too, besides the sticks? I can't try now, but maybe someone knows by experience?

 

[FASTFJR]

Pick a speed you think you want then go about 20% slower

 

[Bogey]

Great question - I’ve been wondering the same thing!

So, to show how stupid I am, can I just power up the controller to make that gamble speed change or does the drone have to be powered up as well?