Update Home Point - what does it actually do?

[InvisibleName]

Ok, I’ve searched all over and cannot get a definitive answer to this. Once I’ve got good GPS and take off, the kind lady tells me “the Home Point has been updated, please check it on the map”. From then on, if RTH is selected or kicks in due to an emergency, the MA2 will fly back to the recorded point.

My question is this:

On the Safety menu it gives the option to “Update Home Point”, but what does it use for this ? The RC location? A selected point on the map? The current location of the drone?

 

[Jose2187]

The drone will land at that point when it’s time to return to home . I you take off and fly and than you update your home it will now land at the current position of the drone when you push the button to update it .

 

[sar104]

The home point can be updated to the current location of the aircraft or to the location of the controller, if the mobile device has an adequate position lock.

 

[RABray]

Ok, I’ve searched all over and cannot get a definitive answer to this. Once I’ve got good GPS and take off, the kind lady tells me “the Home Point has been updated, please check it on the map”. From then on, if RTH is selected or kicks in due to an emergency, the MA2 will fly back to the recorded point.

My question is this:

On the Safety menu it gives the option to “Update Home Point”, but what does it use for this ? The RC location? A selected point on the map? The current location of the drone?

I am brand new to this, received my Mavic Air 2 on Saturday 5/23/2020. That being said I believe if you sheck out this video you will see good explanation on this subject.

 

[z28lt1]

I am brand new to this, received my Mavic Air 2 on Saturday 5/23/2020. That being said I believe if you sheck out this video you will see good explanation on this subject.

Thanks for sharing the video. As a note, it doesn't help answer the original question which is about changing the home point with the app after take off, not just returning to the original home point.

Have fun with your new Air 2!

 

[InvisibleName]

I am brand new to this, received my Mavic Air 2 on Saturday 5/23/2020. That being said I believe if you sheck out this video you will see good explanation on this subject.

Good video but wrong subject - that one is all about Precision Landing, not updating the home point

 

[RABray]

Good video but wrong subject - that one is all about Precision Landing, not updating the home point

Sorry my bad, wrong video.

 

[StubbornSwiss]

Ok, I’ve searched all over and cannot get a definitive answer to this. Once I’ve got good GPS and take off, the kind lady tells me “the Home Point has been updated, please check it on the map”. From then on, if RTH is selected or kicks in due to an emergency, the MA2 will fly back to the recorded point.

My question is this:

On the Safety menu it gives the option to “Update Home Point”, but what does it use for this ? The RC location? A selected point on the map? The current location of the drone?

Once in flight, you can update the home point to any of those options: RC location, selected point on map or current location of drone. Whatever you chose, will then be the new 'Home Point'. Personally I have only ever updated to the current position of drone. I use this if say I take off in my back yard, but then walk to the front. I will fly to the new location, and while hovering set a new home point and then fly off.

Pretty sure I've seen YT videos regarding this.

 

[InvisibleName]

Sorry my bad, wrong video.

Can you post the correct video? I’ve searched all over and can’t find any authoritative guide to this for the MA2

 

[sar104]

Can you post the correct video? I’ve searched all over and can’t find any authoritative guide to this for the MA2

Since it is using the DJI Fly app isn't it the same as for the Mini, offering to reset the home point to the current aircraft location (arrow button), the controller location (controller button), or to an arbitrary point on the map?

 

[Frustrated]

Not sure why objects for RTH would have anything to do with anything. Isn't it all about GPS?

 

[InvisibleName]

Not sure why objects for RTH would have anything to do with anything. Isn't it all about GPS?

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