Hi!  Before my P4P gets here I'd like to learn on a simulator.  To get the right controller I need to know which mode the Phantom Controller operates in.  It doesn't say on the spec sheet.  Is one mode more common than the other?  Thanks.

Its actually just a matter of taste.
Originally Mode 2 is commonly used in US and Europe, Australia and Asia often use Mode 1.
The advantage of getting used to Mode 2, is that its easier to relate to other equipment later that might not have customizable modes

Thanks. So you're saying the Phantom can operate in both - that it's switchable?

Yes, you can change it trough the Go App under remote controller settings and stick mode.

Thank you.

Mode 3 for the win.

with go 4 you can see and play around a little with the modes without having to be connected to craft.

Harborseal Posted at 2017-1-1 14:02
Thank you.

You will get the option to choose during initial set up and then can change it at anytime via the RC settings section of the Go app. You can even take it a step further and can create a custom stick control, but that's really for those that are either a little more skilled or really do not like fitting into a particular mold.

marksy Posted at 2017-1-1 14:20
Mode 3 for the win.

Are you referring to the custom controls, or is there really a mode 3 I'm not aware of?

DJI-Jamie Posted at 2017-1-1 15:23
Are you referring to the custom controls, or is there really a mode 3 I'm not aware of?

Yes, there is a mode 3 and mode 4.

Mode 3 is similar to playing PS4, I find.

Mode 2 would likely be the most commonly used, it being the default.

Without a doubt, mode 2 is the most common I've ever seen with virtually any RC aircraft.

RoadmasterD Posted at 2017-1-3 16:52
Without a doubt, mode 2 is the most common I've ever seen with virtually any RC aircraft.

Last time I tired flying mode 2 with my race quad, it was almost the last time I saw it. Lol.

Thanks, guys.  I just got it  in, updated the aircraft's fw and am working my way through setting up Go4

Brad M Posted at 2017-1-1 14:54
with go 4 you can see and play around a little with the modes without having to be connected to craft.

Vor 5 Jahren konnte man noch selber Einstellung und so mit Modus 4 einrichten. 5 Jahre späte mit neuen Drohne funktioniert das nicht mehr ?

LoL