How Do You Control the Sticks - Pinch or Thumbs Only?

Yes, I use my fingers. I used to use my toes but it was difficult to see the screen.

as above,

I'm surprised people use #2. Better control I guess?

Sometime have to use my nose to hand launch.  

djiuser_0sznpSoW5hVC Posted at 6-25 18:59
I'm surprised people use #2. Better control I guess?

I come from traditional RC helicopters and you have better control indeed. Initially I used the thumbs only but I realized it was more precise with two fingers and now I can not make a step back.

DAFlys Posted at 6-26 00:48
Sometime have to use my nose to hand launch.

Francoisd Posted at 6-26 01:16

Doesn't everyone?

DAFlys Posted at 6-26 01:53
Doesn't everyone?

I alway launch using stick down and inside, I have never used automatic takeoff. Also I have never used hand takeoff, for me it is too dangerous (perhaps I have a too dark view but I know what such a small propeller can do to hands).

Francoisd Posted at 6-26 02:02
I alway launch using stick down and inside, I have never used automatic takeoff. Also I have never used hand takeoff, for me it is too dangerous (perhaps I have a too dark view but I know what such a small propeller can do to hands).

I only hand launch when I can't manually take off,  like on a boat, or a surface thats dusty/sandy/long grass etc.

Thumbs on top of the crown. The most sensitive is probably a side push but denies you the freedom of smooth movements to other sides.

Going to buy elongated adjustable sticks for finer control
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/4000640184272.html

At first I used my thumbs, now I pinch better control for me.

It would seem difficult to hold phone/ controller and still use pinch, but I have small hands.

videoeditman Posted at 6-26 10:27
It would seem difficult to hold phone/ controller and still use pinch, but I have small hands.

The pinch feels natural to me with both the Min and Air2 controllers.  For me, it allows for finer input.

While I believe that the pinch is best for me, we must remain  open to variations. (even when they're nuts!!)

Well I'm still a newbie,  but I use both variations, exactly like on the pic, left hand just thumb,  right hand pinch......

Usually, I pinch, but sometimes I thumb. I think it depends just what I'm doing.

Depends on how long I have to make the same movement.
If it is 'too' long, I use 2.
Otherwise 1

Do be honest when things go south I'm not sure what I use

Akirasho Posted at 6-27 13:32
https://youtu.be/tcj8Sru7d7I

Hihi, thanks that was a funny man.

Droneflier Posted at 6-29 09:59
Do be honest when things go south I'm not sure what I use

Then you use colorful language.

The Bitless Posted at 6-29 12:20
Hihi, thanks that was a funny man.

That's our very own Ken Heron.

See him every Thursday night at 7 central time at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCN3j77kPMeQu41gfMNd13A

The Bitless Posted at 6-29 12:20
Hihi, thanks that was a funny man.

That's our very own Ken Heron.

See him every Thursday night at 7 central time at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCN3j77kPMeQu41gfMNd13A

I just got these in the mail, I haven't flown with them yet but they feel very nice and I really like the adjustability.

BTG Adjustable Joysticks



Will report back later after I've gotten some stick time on them, I will say compared to my last set of metal sticks early impressions are strong.

Francoisd Posted at 6-26 00:48
I come from traditional RC helicopters and you have better control indeed. Initially I used the thumbs only but I realized it was more precise with two fingers and now I can not make a step back.

I agree, but then you'd have a lanyard attachment point on the RC so didnt have to juggle holding the RC as well. Its a pity there isnt an attachment point for lanyards on DJi remote controllers. I prefer the precision of thumb and finger.

This all depends on how evolved you are, with opposable thumbs or not, you know ;-)
Personally, I only use the thumbs...not very evolved I guess.

GaryDoug Posted at 6-29 18:48
This all depends on how evolved you are, with opposable thumbs or not, you know ;-)
Personally, I only use the thumbs...not very evolved I guess.

  

notice my avatar...

PhantomPil Posted at 6-29 14:26
I agree, but then you'd have a lanyard attachment point on the RC so didnt have to juggle holding the RC as well. Its a pity there isnt an attachment point for lanyards on DJi remote controllers. I prefer the precision of thumb and finger.

I could not stand having to support the remote all the time so ......

Akirasho Posted at 6-29 18:56
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notice my avatar...

I noticed a long time ago ;-) One of my fav movies of the 60's. Can we call you Keir?

GaryDoug Posted at 6-29 19:09
I noticed a long time ago ;-) One of my fav movies of the 60's. Can we call you Keir?

I'm Dave Bowman!!




and you know what happens next!

Well...Keir did all the work and Dave got all the credit ;-)

PhantomPil Posted at 6-29 14:26
I agree, but then you'd have a lanyard attachment point on the RC so didnt have to juggle holding the RC as well. Its a pity there isnt an attachment point for lanyards on DJi remote controllers. I prefer the precision of thumb and finger.

I agree with you that an attachment point is missing.
I have printed this mod ( https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4028307 ) but not tested yet.

Hello there The Bitless. Thank you for reaching out and for creating this thread. In addition to this thread I will post a DJI Forum link on Thumb vs Pinch Control Method - Precise RC control Tips! ( https://forum.dji.com/thread-207264-1-1.html ) for additional reference. Thank you and fly safe always.

Akirasho Posted at 6-29 19:39
I'm Dave Bowman!!

https://youtu.be/Wy4EfdnMZ5g

There's a strange story behind the name, HAL!
History says that in chronological order:
However IBM does, HAL will be one step ahead!
H comes before I
A comes before B
L comes before M

8-bars logo of International Business Machines Corporation (IBM)

Both, depending on how I'm feeling and/or the type of flight control needed.

22340179 Posted at 6-25 17:50
Yes, I use my fingers. I used to use my toes but it was difficult to see the screen.