Question re: ATTI mode for the Air3S

[BenThe]

Hello, I saw online a screenshot of an Air3S achieving over 60mph with a significant tailwind, and I noticed this was achieved with the ATTI mode, which I understand is not something I can access out of the box. The comments mentioned a "hack" required, does anyone know what this might be?

Not that I can test it out, I don't have a licence to fly this yet, but it would be interesting in case full manual mode is required.....

 

[Meta4]

Hello, I saw online a screenshot of an Air3S achieving over 60mph with a significant tailwind, and I noticed this was achieved with the ATTI mode .... but it would be interesting in case full manual mode is required.....

There's a big difference between Atti Mode and full Manual Mode.
In manual mode, the drone would be very easy to crash and almost impossible to fly.
In Atti Mode, the drone is easy to fly (as long as it's not close to obstacles).

 

[BenThe]

There's a big difference between Atti Mode and full Manual Mode.
In manual mode, the drone would be very easy to crash and almost impossible to fly.
In Atti Mode, the drone is easy to fly (as long as it's not close to obstacles).

You are right, I realized ATTI mode is not full manual mode like an FPV drone's, it will still try to hover in place based on baro sensor data, but no GPS to hold it in place.

 

[Cafguy]

If you go to settings and disable the drones sensors the Drone will go into ATTI mode. Your controller is NOT setup for Flying in Manual or ATTI mode and YOU MUST use extreme caution.
You are correct ATTI is NOT Manual. If you have not flown in Manual Or ACRO, DO NOT learn on a DJI Drone! You WILL destroy it!

 

[Meta4]

If you go to settings and disable the drones sensors the Drone will go into ATTI mode.

NO ... you cannot disable the GPS receiver and that's the only thing that is needed to swap into Atti Mode.
The other sensors have nothing to do with it.

 

[Cafguy]

NO ... you cannot disable the GPS receiver and that's the only thing that is needed to swap into Atti Mode.
The other sensors have nothing to do with it.

Are you sure? (I am not) ATTI mode is a safety mode I "Assumed" lol that disabling sensors would do it.
The Air3 doesn't really have ATTI anyways. it is more like Horizon mode now, DJI calls it AS . and you can enable it thru the Pilot 2 app I am pretty sure. I don't own an Air3 Drone.

 

[a2tomm]

NO,NO,NO hacking anything is not needed and with some simple settings you can reach 60 mph (with no wind)
The Air 3s Is an amazing drone and should be treated with respect , the average speed of 40 something will get you where you want to go ,If you are looking for real speed move on to FPV ,The Air 3s is a CAMERA drone for petes sake

 

[Meta4]

Are you sure? (I am not)

100% certain.
I've owned and flown the Phantoms 2, 3 and 4 series, all of which had selectable Atti Mode.
I used Atti Mode a lot and have flown at 68.7 mph with a good tailwind.

ATTI mode is a safety mode I "Assumed" lol that disabling sensors would do it.

It won't take you long to test that idea.

 

[Split-Infinitive]

I hacked my Mavic 2 to reallocate sport mode to ATTI. Yep its fun and fast and also useful in areas with weak GPS that would cause spirals and drift.

I dont think its possible on later drones, its not disabling sensors, its telling it to ignore (but not disable) GPS. It simply means it wont use GNSS to position keep. Its free to drift on the wind. Altitude is still maintained as that doesnt use GPS.

Knocking the sensors off doesnt disable GPS input for position holding. It isnt ATTI.

 

[BenThe]

I heard if you get hit by certain anti-drone devices, ATTI mode (and a 4G module) is the only way to get it outta there safely, since any GPS coordinates is going to mess up with drone's hold of coordinates/drift.

 

[Split-Infinitive]

I heard if you get hit by certain anti-drone devices, ATTI mode (and a 4G module) is the only way to get it outta there safely, since any GPS coordinates is going to mess up with drone's hold of coordinates/drift.

Not quite.
If they're jamming GNSS the drone will drop down to atti mode and you fly it that way.

If they jam control as well then it'll drift off on the wind.

4g won't help. That's easily jammed.

 

[BenThe]

Not quite.
If they're jamming GNSS the drone will drop down to atti mode and you fly it that way.

If they jam control as well then it'll drift off on the wind.

4g won't help. That's easily jammed.

Great to know! I was reading comments off a youtube vid about drones, and there seems to be some people being adamant that they can "take down" a drone that is flying over their "airspace", even if it's not actually dropping down to their backyard and looking right into their house.

I read this is definitely not allowed in Canada, and a felony charge in the US, so I am not that concerned the average people are going to do this, but there's always that crazy person..........

 

[Split-Infinitive]

That isnt going to be legal in most/all countries. Firstly aviation law, secondly radio transmission related laws.

 

[Cafguy]

NO,NO,NO hacking anything is not needed and with some simple settings you can reach 60 mph (with no wind)
The Air 3s Is an amazing drone and should be treated with respect , the average speed of 40 something will get you where you want to go ,If you are looking for real speed move on to FPV ,The Air 3s is a CAMERA drone for petes sake

I will have too say that this here is some pretty darn good advice. I fly FPV myself and honestly the Only 2 good FPV Drones DJI makes while VERY fun too fly are filled with "cons".
I have a couple of DJI FPV's and while they are incredibly fun to fly, They are extremely heavy and you do a bunch of "Hard Throttling" to keep it zig-zagging close to the ground. Not a bad thing really but you have to "remember" you are flying the DJI or you can turn it into a fast rolling ball on the ground in no time lol.
The Avata 2 is a very very nice Drone and I almost got one but after a delay in getting stock from my store some further thought changed my mind.
The Avata 2 has a great feature that will let you "turn off" manual mode and this sounds like and can be a great feature.
If you are looking for fast and fun tho, Honestly all the DJI Drones loose there luster once you start craving a little more handling or speed. DJI Drones are "closed" meaning you take what you get, NO Tuning! Once you have flown FPV for some time you come to understand this as a huge "con" when purchasing. Some DJI Drones would fly much better if they could be "tuned" and DJI is Notorious for Terrible Drone setups.
I do now have the new DJI FPV controller and goggles and I use them on my GEPRC Whoop.
The Cinelog 30, while not having the features that a Novice could use, are hands down the best whoops! but they will cost you MUCH more, if you want them too "DO" the same thing as an Avata! Geps dont have great Cameras for filming.
Notice I did not mention the Avata 1 We call it "the screaming Mosquito" and they are just an O.K. whoop.
If You want to get into the Fast and furious world of FPV Your first Drone should be a simulator.

 

[3rdof5]

It's a shame that Atti mode disappeared with the Phantom series, I enjoyed flying with it with both my P2 and P3. The P2 did have a full manual mode which was crazy.