1 00:00:09,480 --> 00:00:13,960 Before your first drone flight, it's imperative that you go through the sufficient checks 2 00:00:13,960 --> 00:00:17,120 to ensure your location and drone are safe. 3 00:00:17,120 --> 00:00:22,720 When possible you should always undertake a location recce before your flight. 4 00:00:22,720 --> 00:00:25,480 Take a look around and ensure the space is suitable 5 00:00:25,480 --> 00:00:28,680 for the type of flight you're trying to achieve. 6 00:00:28,680 --> 00:00:33,720 Ensure there are no obstacles, such as people, buildings and power lines nearby 7 00:00:33,720 --> 00:00:36,800 and take note of any wildlife or animals in the area. 8 00:00:36,800 --> 00:00:40,040 Also, check the local weather forecast for your flight. 9 00:00:40,040 --> 00:00:42,800 Different drones can handle different strengths of wind. 10 00:00:42,800 --> 00:00:46,880 So ensure you're in the right conditions for your particular drone. 11 00:00:46,880 --> 00:00:51,800 You can find your drones maximum wind speed in its manual. 12 00:00:51,800 --> 00:00:56,920 Next, you need to check the airspace regulations; as per the drone code, 13 00:00:56,920 --> 00:01:00,360 we're not allowed to fly near airports, or in restricted airspace, 14 00:01:00,360 --> 00:01:06,560 unless previously agreed with the local air traffic control or ATC for short. 15 00:01:06,560 --> 00:01:09,920 If the airspace class is okayed for your level of professionalism, 16 00:01:09,920 --> 00:01:11,600 it's safe to fly. 17 00:01:11,600 --> 00:01:15,520 Most air spaces will be in Class G, but it's always good practice 18 00:01:15,520 --> 00:01:17,240 to check the drone assisst app 19 00:01:17,240 --> 00:01:19,840 when you're doing your location recce to double check 20 00:01:19,840 --> 00:01:24,440 for any restrictions or limitations, as well as other flights in the area. 21 00:01:24,440 --> 00:01:26,680 Now we have to do our preflight checks 22 00:01:26,680 --> 00:01:29,720 to ensure the drone is working as it should be. 23 00:01:29,720 --> 00:01:33,280 You should always check the following before every single flight. 24 00:01:33,280 --> 00:01:38,520 Ensure the frame of the drone doesn't have any damage. 25 00:01:38,520 --> 00:01:40,480 Always check the condition of the propellers 26 00:01:40,480 --> 00:01:44,400 before every flight, ensure they're cleaned from dust or debris 27 00:01:44,400 --> 00:01:47,720 and do not have any chips or distortion along the edge. 28 00:01:47,720 --> 00:01:52,880 If you have any doubts, it's always best to replace your props for a new set. 29 00:01:52,880 --> 00:01:57,680 Check the motors to ensure they rotate freely with no restriction. 30 00:01:57,680 --> 00:02:02,400 Most drones use lithium ion batteries. These discharge over time. 31 00:02:02,400 --> 00:02:06,680 So ensure you have a fully charged battery before your flight. 32 00:02:06,680 --> 00:02:09,440 DJI batteries have a level indicator 33 00:02:09,440 --> 00:02:12,440 that you can see by pressing the power button once. 34 00:02:12,440 --> 00:02:15,560 Llithium ion batteries can be unstable. 35 00:02:15,560 --> 00:02:18,880 So check for any swelling before use. 36 00:02:18,880 --> 00:02:22,760 The controllers and camera gimbal: Ensure 37 00:02:22,760 --> 00:02:25,440 battery power is within the safe parameters 38 00:02:25,440 --> 00:02:28,800 and that the switches are all in the right position. 39 00:02:28,800 --> 00:02:32,760 Once all of your checks are complete, it's time to power up your controller. 40 00:02:32,760 --> 00:02:36,360 Plug in your phone and use the DJI Go 4 app. 41 00:02:36,360 --> 00:02:40,920 Before any flight make sure the drone on the controller firmware are up to date. 42 00:02:40,960 --> 00:02:43,680 Otherwise, your drone may not take off. 43 00:02:43,680 --> 00:02:48,680 DJI drones access an up to date database of flight restriction zones 44 00:02:48,680 --> 00:02:51,920 that will not allow you to fly in restricted airspace. 45 00:02:51,920 --> 00:02:56,600 You may be prompted to update this database every so often. 46 00:02:56,600 --> 00:03:01,400 Once downloaded, you'll need to turn your drone on and connect your drone via the app. 47 00:03:01,400 --> 00:03:04,880 Check all of your camera settings, such as photo or video mode 48 00:03:04,880 --> 00:03:06,680 resolution frame rate, 49 00:03:06,680 --> 00:03:11,560 shutter speed, ISO and white balance are correct before takeoff. 50 00:03:11,560 --> 00:03:13,320 If you're unsure what these settings refer 51 00:03:13,320 --> 00:03:17,120 to will cover them in more detail in a later video. 52 00:03:17,120 --> 00:03:20,520 It's also best practice to check your SD card is formatted 53 00:03:20,520 --> 00:03:24,440 as well as go through the settings for your home point as a safety feature. 54 00:03:24,440 --> 00:03:27,360 As default if your drone loses connection or battery 55 00:03:27,360 --> 00:03:32,240 goes down under a certain level, you will safely return to the takeoff point. 56 00:03:32,240 --> 00:03:34,400 You can set the altitude that your drone will travel to 57 00:03:34,400 --> 00:03:37,120 when it's returned to home flight in the settings 58 00:03:37,120 --> 00:03:41,160 to ensure you avoid any obstacles on its path. 59 00:03:41,160 --> 00:03:44,760 You can also assign your return to home point to the controller. 60 00:03:44,760 --> 00:03:47,920 This is especially useful if you're flying from a moving object 61 00:03:47,920 --> 00:03:52,000 such as a boat to ensure your drone doesn't accidentally return to a point 62 00:03:52,000 --> 00:03:54,640 you are no longer at. 63 00:03:54,640 --> 00:03:58,640 Now you're ready to fly. We need to find a suitable takeoff point. 64 00:03:58,640 --> 00:04:01,520 Try to find somewhere flat and free from debris, 65 00:04:01,520 --> 00:04:03,600 as when the propellers begin to rotate. 66 00:04:03,600 --> 00:04:06,840 Dust and small stones may damage your drone. 67 00:04:06,840 --> 00:04:08,800 If you can not find anywhere suitable, 68 00:04:08,800 --> 00:04:13,600 we recommend using the takeoff pad or another flat surface, such as a table. 69 00:04:13,600 --> 00:04:21,240 We can start the motors by holding the two sticks down and inwards as shown here. 70 00:04:21,240 --> 00:04:26,280 Then do your final visual location checks and announce loudly, taking off. 71 00:04:26,280 --> 00:04:31,680 The left stick of the controller in mode 2 controls the altitude of the drone. 72 00:04:31,680 --> 00:04:36,960 So how high or low it is flying as well as the direction it's facing 73 00:04:36,960 --> 00:04:41,120 by rotating on its axis, either clockwise or anticlockwise. 74 00:04:41,120 --> 00:04:45,160 Unless flying under cover it's highly unlikely 75 00:04:45,160 --> 00:04:48,360 you'll ever do any damage to your drone using these controls 76 00:04:48,360 --> 00:04:52,280 as you are not moving the drone any distance towards any obstacles. 77 00:04:52,280 --> 00:04:55,720 To takeoff hold up on the left, stick 78 00:04:55,720 --> 00:04:58,720 until the drone is approximately 10 feet off the ground 79 00:04:58,720 --> 00:05:01,880 and hold its position for a few seconds. 80 00:05:01,880 --> 00:05:05,640 For your first flight we highly recommend that you fly in a large open 81 00:05:05,640 --> 00:05:11,680 space away from any possible obstacles to ensure we have no accidents. 82 00:05:11,680 --> 00:05:14,440 The right stick controls the drones pitch. 83 00:05:14,440 --> 00:05:19,400 So moving forwards and backwards, as well as the side to side movements. 84 00:05:19,400 --> 00:05:22,880 This is how you maneuver your drone through the air. 85 00:05:22,880 --> 00:05:26,840 It's best to move the stick slightly at first to get a feel for the drone 86 00:05:26,840 --> 00:05:30,800 and its speed until you are fully accustomed to the controls. 87 00:05:30,800 --> 00:05:35,360 We have to always maintain a visual line of sight with our drone whilst it's in the air. 88 00:05:35,360 --> 00:05:40,360 Otherwise known as VLOS. So refrain from always looking down at your phone. 89 00:05:40,360 --> 00:05:42,320 It's best practice to have a spotter with you. 90 00:05:42,320 --> 00:05:45,320 You can maintain a VLOS with the drone at all times 91 00:05:45,320 --> 00:05:50,240 while you fly, ensure you're communicating throughout the flight. 92 00:05:50,240 --> 00:05:52,600 Your battery life will show at the top of the app 93 00:05:52,600 --> 00:05:55,520 and the drone will automatically return to the home point 94 00:05:55,520 --> 00:05:58,960 if it's running out of charge, we always recommend landing 95 00:05:58,960 --> 00:06:02,160 with approximately 20 percent battery life just to be safe. 96 00:06:02,160 --> 00:06:08,280 Bare in mind, the battery usage is affected by things such as air pressure, weather conditions. 97 00:06:08,280 --> 00:06:11,240 For example, if you fly out over water with a baack wind, 98 00:06:11,240 --> 00:06:16,040 the drone is going to have to work harder to return, flying into the wind. 99 00:06:16,040 --> 00:06:20,120 To land, bring your drone to a hover over your landing pad 100 00:06:20,120 --> 00:06:25,920 and use the left stick to bring the drone down to the ground. 101 00:06:25,920 --> 00:06:28,960 Once landed. Keep holding down on the left stick, 102 00:06:28,960 --> 00:06:32,840 and the drone will stop the propellers from rotating. 103 00:06:32,840 --> 00:06:38,560 Now turn off your drone before the controller, charge your battery and go for flight 2.