Fixed wing mode mavic pro

[adbeal]

My mavic used to require a constant forward acceleration for fixed wing mode. Now it continues to fly in fixed wing mode until I stop it with c2. Anyone else experience this?

 

[Moose1967]

That’s how it works

 

[brett8883]

My mavic used to require a constant forward acceleration for fixed wing mode. Now it continues to fly in fixed wing mode until I stop it with c2. Anyone else experience this?

Sounds like it works correctly

 

[jimlips]

Can anyone tell me what the purpose of "fixed wing mode" would be? It seems it would just keep you from letting go of the controls and hovering. And that sounds dangerous. You should always be able to stop and hover in an emergency.

 

[kensteele]

Can anyone tell me what the purpose of "fixed wing mode" would be? It seems it would just keep you from letting go of the controls and hovering. And that sounds dangerous. You should always be able to stop and hover in an emergency.

i think the pause button will still work, no?

 

[brett8883]

i think the pause button will still work, no?

Yes it will. Of note switching to sport mode does NOT cancel fixed wing mode.

 

[brett8883]

Can anyone tell me what the purpose of "fixed wing mode" would be? It seems it would just keep you from letting go of the controls and hovering. And that sounds dangerous. You should always be able to stop and hover in an emergency.

It’s like cruise control and it’s kinda fun. The camera is like a real FPV mode. The OA sensors are still active and it will brake to avoid an obstacle. You can also hit the C2 button to cancel fixed wing, or hit the C2 button, or hit the red in DJI Go 4, or pull back on the elevator to cancel fixed wing mode. Plenty of options

 

[jimlips]

It’s like cruise control and it’s kinda fun. The camera is like a real FPV mode. The OA sensors are still active and it will brake to avoid an obstacle. You can also hit the C2 button to cancel fixed wing, or hit the C2 button, or hit the red in DJI Go 4, or pull back on the elevator to cancel fixed wing mode. Plenty of options

OK! I'll go out to a large open area and give it a try. Does it make it easier to maintain a smooth flight (speed) while flying by something?

 

[brett8883]

OK! I'll go out to a large open area and give it a try. Does it make it easier to maintain a smooth flight (speed) while flying by something?

Yes it does.

 

[razoraerial]

Open area definitely a good choice while learning it. It’s fun in a set of DJI goggles.

 

[Mapleman231]

It’s like cruise control and it’s kinda fun. The camera is like a real FPV mode. The OA sensors are still active and it will brake to avoid an obstacle. You can also hit the C2 button to cancel fixed wing, or hit the C2 button, or hit the red in DJI Go 4, or pull back on the elevator to cancel fixed wing mode. Plenty of options

How about it just stopping on its own? Why?

 

[Mapleman231]

I have an issue with mine stopping on its own. What would cause that? No buttons hit, altitude not a factor. It just quits and hovers as if i canceled it.

 

[brett8883]

I have an issue with mine stopping on its own. What would cause that? No buttons hit, altitude not a factor. It just quits and hovers as if i canceled it.

You need sufficient lighting because it relies on the OA sensors being active. It will stop if the lighting is not sufficient for OA or if an obstacle is detected. This also goes for too much light such as looking directly into the sun.

Also if you lose connection with the aircraft even for a split second which isn’t long enough to initiate lost connection RTH but it will cancel fixed wing mode.

 

[Mapleman231]

It was cloudy

Can anyone tell me what the purpose of "fixed wing mode" would be? It seems it would just keep you from letting go of the controls and hovering. And that sounds dangerous. You should always be able to stop and hover in an emergency.

Fixed wing permits you to release the throttle and it keeps going forward there by freeing up your hand to do whatever. Its great for a smooth video without abrupt stops. I use my left stick in this mode to turn or bank left or right. Its a great option in my opinion.