Horizon Not Level - Why?

[noosaguy]

Hi guys again, what a terrific resource this forum is. Thank to all the contributors here, you've lessened the learning curve for me immensely.

Now, here's another curly one that has me wondering. I posted some images yesterday taken over the golf resort where i live. I was pretty happy overall with the results but there was one little thing that bugged me.
On all the images where the horizon was included, it wasn't straight. It wasn't out by a lot but enough to annoy me. Again, it's an easy fix in post but I'm wondering if there is something I've missed... a setting or something?
I've downloaded a copy of the M2P User Guide but (to me anyway) I've not found it particularly helpful.
Below is the out of camera RAW image and below it is the edited version. You can clearly see the horizon out on the image below and the M2P was stationary at the time?

 

[matsout]

HI,

I haven't got an answer but I wanted to say that I too have noticed this on a shot or two of mine, for no apparant reason the horizon is on an angle.

Matt

 

[noosaguy]

HI,

I haven't got an answer but I wanted to say that I too have noticed this on a shot or two of mine, for no apparant reason the horizon is on an angle.

Matt

I'm wondering if the IMU might need calibrating?

 

[AnzacJack]

No need to imu calibration. There is a setting somewhere to adjust this. Not with my gear at the moment so can't tell you exactly where, sorry

 

[AnzacJack]

How to fix the DJI Mavic Pro Tilted Horizon problem - DIY Photography

 

[noosaguy]

How to fix the DJI Mavic Pro Tilted Horizon problem - DIY Photography

Thank you very much.

 

[Nosebump]

Hold the C2 button in, then turn the right thumbwheel. That's a down and dirty in-flight quick fix. Otherwise do a gimbal calibration and/or a manual alignment.

 

[AnzacJack]

Cheers mate

 

[Nigpd]

Hold the C2 button in, then turn the right thumbwheel. That's a down and dirty in-flight quick fix. Otherwise do a gimbal calibration and/or a manual alignment.

This works for my Mavic Pro, but not for my Mavic 2 Pro

What am I missing?

 

[noosaguy]

This works for my Mavic Pro, but not for my Mavic 2 Pro

What am I missing?

I did a gimbal recalibration which worked.

 

[Spike151]

It could also be because of wind at altitude, if the drone has to tilt to stay in one place due to wind speed, you will have an un-level horizon in pictures.

 

[WWK888]

It could also be because of wind at altitude, if the drone has to tilt to stay in one place due to wind speed, you will have an un-level horizon in pictures.

That should not happen even with a strong wind.

 

[MaxHam]

It could also be because of wind at altitude, if the drone has to tilt to stay in one place due to wind speed, you will have an un-level horizon in pictures.

That's why you have a gimbal so this won't happen. And it is not supposed to happen.

 

[peros550]

Hi guys again, what a terrific resource this forum is. Thank to all the contributors here, you've lessened the learning curve for me immensely.

Now, here's another curly one that has me wondering. I posted some images yesterday taken over the golf resort where i live. I was pretty happy overall with the results but there was one little thing that bugged me.
On all the images where the horizon was included, it wasn't straight. It wasn't out by a lot but enough to annoy me. Again, it's an easy fix in post but I'm wondering if there is something I've missed... a setting or something?
I've downloaded a copy of the M2P User Guide but (to me anyway) I've not found it particularly helpful.
Below is the out of camera RAW image and below it is the edited version. You can clearly see the horizon out on the image below and the M2P was stationary at the time?

View attachment 47702View attachment 47703

Hey,

Excuse me for being out of topic, but I couldn't stand not asking you. Why is your pictures so sharp? Have you done any special processing?

 

[Nosebump]

I did a gimbal recalibration which worked.

You’re not. The error is mine. I use this procedure frequently on my Mavic Pro and somehow (-stupidly) glanced over the (2) in your message. The lesson for me is to pay more careful attention while multitasking. I was flight planning an upcoming trip from WDR to FDK. I now need to recheck my flight plan before filing!

 

[CanadaDrone]

It could also be because of wind at altitude, if the drone has to tilt to stay in one place due to wind speed, you will have an un-level horizon in pictures.

The entire reason you have a gimbal is so this does not happen - clearly looks like a calibration issue to me.

 

[Nigpd]

I did a gimbal recalibration which worked.

So the C2 button and right thumbwheel horizon adjustment is not available on the Mavic 2 pro? Only a gimbal calibration will sort this?

 

[Nosebump]

That's what I'm hearing, and that's a shame! It worked so wonderfully on the Mavic Pro 1(-sigh)

 

[DarthSLR]

How to fix the DJI Mavic Pro Tilted Horizon problem - DIY Photography

Thanks a lot!

 

[RawRock]

Has anyone heard of a new firmware update to make the C2 button and right thumb wheel trick work now on Mavic 2?