Yep. I have done both, and the quad definitely is flying in manual.I was watching a Joshua Bardwell review last night and one thing I learnt is that you can’t just switch the M mode on the controller and have the M mode engage. DJi doesn’t want you engaging M by accident (and flipping the switch in the controller only operates it in Sport-lite Mode). To truly get to M, you have to flip a few switches from the Goggles interface. That’s when you unlock those 80+ speeds. There are two setting which you need to switch to “Manual Mode” in the Goggles, along with the switch on the RC, to truly engage Manual mode.
Is this consistent behavior from different flight events? I have had incidents like this on my MA2, twice. The drone would fly in “C mode” speeds despite being switched to Sport. Nothing would sort it except for resetting it.Yep. I have done both, and the quad definitely is flying in manual.
The users manual says that top speed in manual mode is 39 meters per second, which translates to 87.24 mph. That specification also indicates “no wind.“ I was mistaken thinking that the top speed was 90 mph plus, but I wasn’t too far off.Seems you're confusing units. 60mph or 95km/h is about the "natural" speed for it, you can definitely push it faster but you're only going to get 90mph (145 km/h) with a good tailwind.
I have not tried resetting etc. In fact, I think I only made the attempt once. I will do that. Shut off everything, reset, reboot, restart, etc.Is this consistent behavior from different flight events? I have had incidents like this on my MA2, twice. The drone would fly in “C mode” speeds despite being switched to Sport. Nothing would sort it except for resetting it.
yup. And please do report back. This seems like a software issue.I have not tried resetting etc. In fact, I think I only made the attempt once. I will do that. Shut off everything, reset, reboot, restart, etc.
It will do that but literally full tilt forward and throttle almost maxed out in usual "up to" DJI spec fashion, not in "normal flying".The users manual says that top speed in manual mode is 39 meters per second, which translates to 87.24 mph.
It will do that but literally full tilt forward and throttle almost maxed out in usual "up to" DJI spec fashion, not in "normal flying".
The sweet spot for this thing in manual is 90-110km/h, beyond that power requirements become a bit unreasonabl
Just got back from the field. 82 mph in manual Mode. I can live with that.65 mph on essentially windless day is the fastest I’m getting in manual. It should be more like 90 +. I get about 60 mph in sport.
Thoughts, comments?
I'm not clear on how gimbal position would affect speed. Doesn't the angle (pitch) of the quad remain the same at a given stick position, regardless of where the gimbal is tilted, or does gimbal position affect the aerodynamics?you'll 'naturally' go faster in M mode if you set the camera angle higher... because you'll be pitching forward more to see the horizon.
I think at around 20 deg, I get a kind of natural speed of ~ 20 m/s (80 kmh) ,though you can push it by staring at the ground
If you want max speed, I guess around 45 deg?
however, honestly...the sense of speed is not really from out n' out speed....
going straight, at 140kmh at altitude can feel pretty slow.
whereas, going low to the ground at 40kmh and turning, can feel terrifyingly fast!
The thing I think is impossible under those circumstances is flying level... the drone itself doesn't maintain altitude in full manual, and you have no useful reference (other than judging if the ground is getting closer or not -- good luck judging that with a "fine tuned" sense!!).yes, Im referring to how the pilot is likely to pitch more... because we all like to see where we are going , rather than pointing our noses at the ground at hoping
for sure, I think, you could fly with 0 deg tilt, and pitch far forward... and fly at 140kmh.... but it would probably be pretty unnerving experience, as you stare at the ground
The thing I think is impossible under those circumstances is flying level... the drone itself doesn't maintain altitude in full manual, and you have no useful reference (other than judging if the ground is getting closer or not -- good luck judging that with a "fine tuned" sense!!).
I'm noobie noobiest noob to FPV flying, but it's obvious that seeing the horizon is critical.
are you in limited tilt manual or full manual? with the limits set up it will still fly manual but to fly it that fast the drone nearly needs to be full tilt forward which the limits will not allow.. can you do rolls in it? If it will do a fast flip or roll (not a power loop) then the limits are disabled.Yep. I have done both, and the quad definitely is flying in manual.