Mavic 2 pro ( sensors)

[Tee]

Hello, I just got my m2p, I noticed that when I fly the sensors on the sides are not on and when I try to turn them on it just say not available, anyone else having this problem?

 

[SkyDogII]

That’s the way It normally works. You can use one of the other modes like active track and the side sensors will work.

 

[Tee]

That’s the way It normally works. You can use one of the other modes like active track and the side sensors will work.

Thanks, I will check it out today

 

[Not A Speck Of Cereal]

Also be aware: the side sensors are the LEAST sensitive of all the sensors, which is why the turn them off for most modes. So even when they're on, don't put a lot of faith into them.

There was a post last week or so where someone crashed while flying sideways, and the video showed that the pilot did NOT check his 9 o'clock beforehand. Even if I am in the mode with side-sensors, I turn 90 degrees and LOOK (with the FPV) before I fly that way.

In fact, if you must film while flying sideways, best bet is to do course lock (point to your left, lock course on an open path, then turn back and start flying and filming). Of course, DJI GO doesn't have course-lock for the M2 still / yet (weird, that), so you have to use Litchi's course lock.... or the one active track mode that is as near the same thing.

Chris

 

[Tee]

Also be aware: the side sensors are the LEAST sensitive of all the sensors, which is why the turn them off for most modes. So even when they're on, don't put a lot of faith into them.

There was a post last week or so where someone crashed while flying sideways, and the video showed that the pilot did NOT check his 9 o'clock beforehand. Even if I am in the mode with side-sensors, I turn 90 degrees and LOOK (with the FPV) before I fly that way.

In fact, if you must film while flying sideways, best bet is to do course lock (point to your left, lock course on an open path, then turn back and start flying and filming). Of course, DJI GO doesn't have course-lock for the M2 still / yet (weird, that), so you have to use Litchi's course lock.... or the one active track mode that is as near the same thing.

Chris

Thank you for the tips

 

[DanMan32]

The front, back and downward sensors are stereoscopic. However the side ones at monoscopic so firmware has to interpolate distance based on change in apparent size of objects.

 

[Jet skier]

Also be aware: the side sensors are the LEAST sensitive of all the sensors, which is why the turn them off for most modes. So even when they're on, don't put a lot of faith into them.

There was a post last week or so where someone crashed while flying sideways, and the video showed that the pilot did NOT check his 9 o'clock beforehand. Even if I am in the mode with side-sensors, I turn 90 degrees and LOOK (with the FPV) before I fly that way.

In fact, if you must film while flying sideways, best bet is to do course lock (point to your left, lock course on an open path, then turn back and start flying and filming). Of course, DJI GO doesn't have course-lock for the M2 still / yet (weird, that), so you have to use Litchi's course lock.... or the one active track mode that is as near the same thing.

Chris

Tap fly Free Mode would also do it I believe

 

[paulatkin73]

The front, back and downward sensors are stereoscopic. However the side ones at monoscopic so firmware has to interpolate distance based on change in apparent size of objects.

those side sensors do not see well neither thin trees nor branches, so, when you fly in the tripod where it works, or in the auto modes - do not rely too much on them. solid walls and big objects it recognizes OK, though.

 

[CanadaDrone]

The side sensors on the Mavic 2 are not stereoscopic, so they do not work in real time like the others do, and they only work in tripod mode, point of interest, circle, helix, boomerang, timelapse and active track. They work by comparing consecutive still images, rather than in real time, so they only work with slower consistent/predictable movement of the aformentioned modes.

 

[Tee]

The side sensors on the Mavic 2 are not stereoscopic, so they do not work in real time like the others do, and they only work in tripod mode, point of interest, circle, helix, boomerang, timelapse and active track. They work by comparing consecutive still images, rather than in real time, so they only work with slower consistent/predictable movement of the aformentioned modes.

Thanks, I will check it out next time I get out to fly