DJI Mini 4 Pro Drone questions

[riptides]

<259gr models that don't have geofencin

What drones don't have geofencing?

That’s interesting! So, geofencing is like a virtual boundary for DJI drones, but not all models have it. It makes sense to have this feature to warn pilots about potential hazards. Do you know if there’s a way to check if a specific DJI model has geofencing?

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[plowhog]

After much investigation, it turns out I live within 5 miles of a mom & pop airport and my land is in a geofenced area.

I have a FAA commercial pilot certificate with instrument, multi-engine, and seaplane ratings. I also passed the FAA Airline Transport Pilot written test some time ago, which is considered the PhD of flying. I don't dispute what you write, but find this very restricting and surprising. Keeping a drone at 400 feet or below, 5 miles from an uncontrolled airport, does not seem to pose any threat.

5 miles from your non-towered airport, I presume you are in the legally defined “other than congested area.” This means a real aircraft may not be operated at less than 500 feet above the surface. FAR 91.119(c) That is the minimum legal limit, which of course, means many wise pilots fly much higher. And even if in the landing configuration and approach to the nearby airport, if you are descending below 500 feet while 5 miles away something is very wrong.

Having followed this thread-- I think I will get my Part 107 drone add-on to my pilot license. Should be interesting.

 

[LHF2019]

Thank you. My wife is really excited for it. She wants to watch the animals, check the fences and explore more then I do. She keeps coming up with more things that she can do with it!!!!

We have found that 300 ft for the cattle is minimum for them not ti be bothered with the drone. My son’s is a mini 2 and makes less noise than my phantom 4 pro. Here are a couple shots from the mini 2. Took our time with it and they were more curious then spooked.

 

[stumblinhorse]

DJI Mini 3 Pro on point of interest mode flying unattended. Then checkin the cows.

 

[Sprinkler Fitter]

My brother brought his new DJI drone (don't know the model) up to my place to try it out. He couldn't get it off the ground. After much investigation, it turns out I live within 5 miles of a mom & pop airport and my land is in a geofenced area.

I would very much like to get a drone, but not if I can't fly it in my own back yard. Are there any <259gr models that don't have geofencing?

That is weird, I live 4 miles driving, from the airport in our town, unmanned but longer runways and I fly my drone up to 400’, then it warns me.

 

[EddieWalker]

DJI Mini 3 Pro on point of interest mode flying unattended. Then checkin the cows.

Do you target yourself in the screen and then the drone follows you on it's own?

One of my goals will be to film myself in my tractor, mowing with my batwing. I'm not sure if I can fly it and drive the tractor at the same time, so I was thinking I would just hover and drive past it. But I've also seen on YouTube where there are settings to target something and the drone will follow it.

 

[Gem99ultra]

Do you target yourself in the screen and then the drone follows you on it's own?

One of my goals will be to film myself in my tractor, mowing with my batwing. I'm not sure if I can fly it and drive the tractor at the same time, so I was thinking I would just hover and drive past it. But I've also seen on YouTube where there are settings to target something and the drone will follow it.

DJI does have the "Follow-Me" feature. You can select it to follow any object you wish. It will follow until it hits the auto-return point (battery low) point, or until you direct it otherwise.

 

[stumblinhorse]

Do you target yourself in the screen and then the drone follows you on it's own?

One of my goals will be to film myself in my tractor, mowing with my batwing. I'm not sure if I can fly it and drive the tractor at the same time, so I was thinking I would just hover and drive past it. But I've also seen on YouTube where there are settings to target something and the drone will follow it.

Yes, as said above it has several modes which will circles an object. Or it will lock on to moving objects and follow up to about 15 mph. It will navigate around obstacles to follow. You choose follow behind or to the side. All these settings are unattended flight to allow you to do something else….

 

[buckeyefarmer]

Yes, as said above it has several modes which will circles an object. Or it will lock on to moving objects and follow up to about 15 mph. It will navigate around obstacles to follow. You choose follow behind or to the side. All these settings are unattended flight to allow you to do something else….

Not sure mine has this, I'll have to look.

 

[scott_vt]

Good Morning Eddie,
My oldest son has a DJI mini, not sure which model he has. He told me I can use it whenever I want so I haven’t bought one yet ! He has had it a few years so maybe an earlier model, and not sure of his range ! He took some pictures of the Vermont homestead last year or year before ! Nice pictures IMO ! That thing is pretty darn fast ! I do remember that when he sent it up ! Good luck with whatever you decide !