Frankly, I don't see where the master/slave controller(s) are, cinematically speaking, of great use with the Mavic Pro.

I get the ability for someone else to learn.

However, unlike the Inspire series, the Mavic Pro camera cannot pan (left/right) or rotate (360).  It is only capable of tilting (up/down)

It would seen that, as far as camera movement goes, the usability of the second controller to independently operate the camera is rather limited. (compared to the Inspire)

What would be some other useful purposes for a double controller?

It's designed primarily with coaching in mind. I don't think this function was designed with filmmaking in mind.

DJI Joe Posted at 2017-3-3 09:43
It's designed primarily with coaching in mind. I don't think this function was designed with filmmaking in mind.

But does it still offer one person to control pitch while the other maneuvers the aircraft?

I understand its not a very useful amount of functionality, but I do find some difficulty in getting the right camera tilt (and speed of camera pitch) while panning the aircraft.  

I just wasn't certain if one person using the camera pitch would take away the other persons ability to control the AC.........

NoSale Posted at 2017-3-3 11:13
But does it still offer one person to control pitch while the other maneuvers the aircraft?

I understand its not a very useful amount of functionality, but I do find some difficulty in getting the right camera tilt (and speed of camera pitch) while panning the aircraft.  

No. It's not a separation of craft functions between controllers.

It is like training new airline pilot. The master control the slave unit to prevent accident.. that is it

dronist Posted at 2017-3-3 19:00
It is like training new airline pilot. The master control the slave unit to prevent accident.. that is it

That's pretty much it.
It's really a great training tool.

DJI-Ken Posted at 2017-3-3 19:37
That's pretty much it.
It's really a great training tool.

I can see it as new business model on ONE ON ONE exclusive training!

Come on Ken, let's make some BIIIIG bucks here!  

dronist Posted at 2017-3-3 19:41
I can see it as new business model on ONE ON ONE exclusive training!

Come on Ken, let's make some BIIIIG bucks here!

I just saw a drone company on Shark Tank the other night. They offer training to learn how to fly DJI aircraft.

DJI-Ken Posted at 2017-3-3 19:45
I just saw a drone company on Shark Tank the other night. They offer training to learn how to fly DJI aircraft.

They are in PA but $400.00  a pop?

dronist Posted at 2017-3-3 19:51
They are in PA but $400.00  a pop?

Ya, I saw that daily rate.

DJI Joe Posted at 2017-3-3 11:20
No. It's not a separation of craft functions between controllers.

That isn't quite accurate, at least in my experience. I just set up a second controller with my Mavic Pro, and I am able to use the slave to pan the gimbal up/down, adjust camera settings, switch between stills and video, and take shots -- all while someone else pilots.

I agree that this isn't as valuable as it would be on an Inspire, which offers far more gimbal control. But I do think it's useful.

Isn't this because of the goggles acting as a controller too? So having your controller and goggles both be able to control the Mavic? Just curious, and these goggles.... do they exist?

jim heid Posted at 2017-3-8 13:01
That isn't quite accurate, at least in my experience. I just set up a second controller with my Mavic Pro, and I am able to use the slave to pan the gimbal up/down, adjust camera settings, switch between stills and video, and take shots -- all while someone else pilots.

I agree that this isn't as valuable as it would be on an Inspire, which offers far more gimbal control. But I do think it's useful.

I tired it out too and yes you have separate camera controls but still I would only use it as a training tool teaching someone to fly.
Since the camera doesn't move (except tilt) the pilot can do everything.

jim heid Posted at 2017-3-8 13:01
That isn't quite accurate, at least in my experience. I just set up a second controller with my Mavic Pro, and I am able to use the slave to pan the gimbal up/down, adjust camera settings, switch between stills and video, and take shots -- all while someone else pilots.

I agree that this isn't as valuable as it would be on an Inspire, which offers far more gimbal control. But I do think it's useful.

you 'pan' from side to side

you 'tilt' up and down

geoffz Posted at 2017-3-8 21:06
you 'pan' from side to side

you 'tilt' up and down

Yes, you're right -- tilt, not pan! I must have had my head sideways when I typed "pan." :-)

You can use course lock  and pan.