Tripod Mode Seems Fast on Mavic Air 2?

boredom.is.me · May 25, 2020

I started a thread on this already.

Flight Mode Setting Bug

I noticed it a few days when I was trying to get some tight quarters video. Looking at the controller, it was in the correct "T" position, but it was way too responsive. At first, I thought it was just a new product bug that would be patched out. Then I realized it on my next flight. It...

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hiflyer201 · May 25, 2020

I tried the recycle and there was no change with my drone. I think the tripod mode is plenty usable but it is a little fast. I tried a 180 degree pan of the horizon at an altitude of around 200 ft. It was very easy to keep very slow. but in my humble opinion that's a butt ugly shot to begin with. I doubt if the grand tetons would look all that good.

ttfarm · Oct 28, 2020

I just talked with DJI and they said you can change the speed of Tripod Mode by going to the Main Controller Settings and then go into Multiple Flight Modes and from there you can change the speed from 5m/second to 1m/second to slow down Tripod Mode.

hiflyer201 · Oct 28, 2020

Thanks for that info TT and welcome to the forum!

JohnLietzke · Oct 29, 2020

When I first got it the tripod mode seem just right. Slow. smooth and steady. But since the last update it did appear to be a lot faster. I really have never used the tripod mode other than to test it out. But it would be nice to have to shoot a shot on the fly. Being able to quickly flip the toggle and have the speed and gimble preset is really nice.

I also would like it to have distinct characteristics tailored for slow shots.

ttfarm
I just talked with DJI and they said you can change the speed of Tripod Mode by going to the Main Controller Settings and then go into Multiple Flight Modes and from there you can change the speed from 5m/second to 1m/second to slow down Tripod Mode.

Thanks for the resolution.

AtortPhotography · Oct 29, 2020

ttfarm said:
I just talked with DJI and they said you can change the speed of Tripod Mode by going to the Main Controller Settings and then go into Multiple Flight Modes and from there you can change the speed from 5m/second to 1m/second to slow down Tripod Mode.

Hmmm if true that’s really freaking interesting meaning great!

InvisibleName · Oct 29, 2020

ttfarm said:
I just talked with DJI and they said you can change the speed of Tripod Mode by going to the Main Controller Settings and then go into Multiple Flight Modes and from there you can change the speed from 5m/second to 1m/second to slow down Tripod Mode.

Maybe I’m just being thick, but I can’t find those settings anywhere!

dawgpilot · Oct 29, 2020

InvisibleName said:
Maybe I’m just being thick, but I can’t find those settings anywhere!

Check under "Advanced Gimbal Settings" in the Control tab in the settings menu.

InvisibleName · Oct 29, 2020

dawgpilot said:
Check under "Advanced Gimbal Settings" in the Control tab in the settings menu.

Ah, I think I misunderstood what was being adjusted. I thought we were talking about the actual max forward flight speed, but I guess this topic is about the gimbal speed

dawgpilot · Oct 29, 2020

InvisibleName said:
Ah, I think I misunderstood what was being adjusted. I thought we were talking about the actual max forward flight speed, but I guess this topic is about the gimbal speed

No, you understood correctly the first time. DJI for some odd reason put flight settings in that section as well. (check the Yaw options there)

Marc Hufnagel · Nov 28, 2020

I think what is meant here is how the aircraft responds to the right stick. It acts no different than normal. The tripod mode has been a very slow mode capable to moving the aircraft around VERY slowly. What is this not the case with the tripod/cinesmooth setting on the MA2?