1. What are the top ascending/descending/horizontal speeds in P/S/A Mode?
a. P Mode – 11mph (18kph)/7mph (11kph)/ 22mph (36kph)
b. S Mode – 13mph (27kph)/9mph (14.4kph)/45mph (72kph)
c. A Mode – 11mph (18kph) 7mph (11kph)/36mph (58kph)
2. What are the main differences between P, S and A modes?
a. In P Mode, Forward Obstacle Sensing System, Vision Positioning System, and GPS are activated. Intelligent Flight Modes, ActiveTrack and TapFly are also accessed in this mode.
b. In S Mode, the Phantom 4 flies at higher speeds with satellite and Vision Positioning support, but Forward Obstacle Sensing Systems are switched off
c. In A Mode, Forward Obstacle Sensing Systems, satellite and Vision Positioning systems are switched off. An internal barometer is used to maintain altitude.
3. Notes about S Mode:
a. Sport Mode was created to let flyers experience the thrill of speed. It is best enjoyed by flying FPV. This mode pushes the Phantom 4 to its maximum speed and tilt angle, so vibration may occur in videos captured. P Mode is recommended for video and photography.
b. Aircraft controls are much more sensitive in S Mode than in P Mode. Pilots should be more cautious when operating in this mode to ensure flight safety. P mode is recommended for indoor flights. If the Vision Positioning System is functioning well, you can take off when indicators are flashing double green.
c. Due to high aircraft speed in S Mode there are strict quality demands for the propellers, meaning third party propellers are not recommended. Replace propellers if there are any abrasions to avoid accidents.
4. How do I to enter ActiveTrack Mode?
There are three icons on the left of the camera interface. Click the remote controller icon and four modes will appear: TapFly, ActiveTrack, Normal and Intelligent IOC (equivalent to F Mode on the Phantom 3).
5. How do I use ActiveTrack Mode?
In ActiveTrack Mode, the aircraft follows a moving person or object. To follow a person, tap them on your smart device screen. The aircraft will automatically put a green box around them. You will see a human icon in the top-left corner of the screen and a GO button on the right. Press Go to begin tracking. If the aircraft is unable to identify the subject, drag a box around them.
6. What should I be aware of when using ActiveTrack Mode?
a. If you want to follow a person but the person icon does not appear when you select them, manually identify them by dragging a box around them.
b. The Phantom 4 builds a 3D model of the subject in ActiveTrack Mode to improve following accuracy. To help it learn, fly it around the object before following.
c. The subject should be in the middle of the screen when selected to avoid partial recognition.
d. The subject should be contrasted with the background to enable recognition. Light levels should be neither too low (at night) nor too high (in a snowfield with bright sunshine).
e. The subject should not move too quickly. Gentle acceleration and top speeds below 22mph (36kph) are recommended. If the subject changes size or shape, such as if a person crouches down, the aircraft might lose track.
f. The subject should be on the ground. To avoid accidents, do not command your aircraft to follow another aircraft. Rapid altitude changes of the subject should be avoided.
7. When would ActiveTrack lose track of a subject?
a. The subject changes shape such as if a person crouches down or back flips. If the object is still on camera, tracking may resume when the object returns to its original shape.
b. The subject enters an environment with a background color similar to the object. Such as if a person in white runs in front of a white wall.
c. Ambient lighting changes substantially or there's not enough ambient light. ActiveTrack generally won't work outdoors at night.
d. The subject is a person but the aircraft is fails to recognize them as a person (indicated by the lack of a human icon in the top-right corner). Tracking may break when the person moves.
8. What happens when you use Control Sticks during ActiveTrack?
a. Pitch - Changes the distance from the subject.
b. Roll - The aircraft flies around the subject.
c. Throttle - Altitude changes.
d. Orientation –The aircraft does not respond.
9. What will happen if the subject is lost during ActiveTrack Mode?
If the subject is lost, the aircraft will automatically hover in place. When the subject re-appears or the aircraft recognizes it, the aircraft will resume following. Otherwise, it will hover until the user presses the GO button.
10. What assisting functions are available while using Active Track mode?
a. Forward Obstacle Avoidance. If the aircraft gets too close to an obstacle, it will brake and hover.
b. Allow Backwards: If Allow Backwards is turned on and the subject moves towards the aircraft, it will fly backward at the speed of the subject. As there is no backward obstacle sensing, ensure that there are no obstacles behind the aircraft when Allow Backwards is switched on. In case of emergency, press the STOP button in the top right corner of the remote controller or the STOP button in DJI GO and the aircraft will hover in place.
11. How do I use TapFly Mode?
Place the camera at or below a 25 degree angle then select a point in the distance and press GO. The aircraft will turn to the destination and then fly there in a straight line. You can adjust the speed from 2mph (4kph) to 22mph (36kph) on the right side of the app. The maximum speed is 22mph (36kph) as slower speeds are required to navigate around complex obstacles.
12. What should I be aware of when using TapFly Mode?
a. The point you selected will determine the flight path. If you selected a point in the sky, the aircraft will fly in that direction until it reaches its maximum altitude. If TapFly is not stopped, the aircraft will fly until remote controller signal and video downlink are lost, triggering Return to Home. The pilot can press the STOP button in DJI GO, the Pause button on the remote controller, or switch modes on the remote controller, or pull back fully on the right control stick to stop TapFly.
b. If a point selected is on the ground, the aircraft will fly straight to the point and will level off 4.8m above the ground. If another TapFly command to the ground is executed, the aircraft will descend to 0.8m and level off.
c. DO NOT use TapFly to fly towards people or animals.
13. What assisting functions are available while using TapFly?
a. Ascend and Pass Around - If a low obstacle (a wall and treetop) is encountered, the aircraft will ascend and then pass around the obstacle. Always check that obstacles in the flight path are not too high.
b. Left/Right Obstacle Avoidance – Tap the gear icon in the top right corner of the app to turn on Left/Right Obstacle Avoidance. When turned on, the aircraft will pass obstacles to the left or right. The nose of the aircraft will always point in the direction of the point selected.
c. Forward Obstacle Avoidance - Forward Obstacle Avoidance. If the aircraft senses an obstacle it will attempt to navigate around it or brake and hover if the obstacle is too large.