Getting Great Photos and Videos with Your DJI Mavic Air

Learn how to get your Mavic Air off the ground and configured for the best photos and videos it can capture! Join Terry White and Scott Kelby as they teach you everything you need to know before you fly - the apps to use, the hardware, phone setup, safety tips, and all the advanced features. Each lesson builds on the previous one, starting in the studio and then heading outdoors to see the drone in action. Terry and Scott wrap up the class with tips on transferring the photos from the Mavic Air and how to power it down. This class is perfect for anyone interested in drones or other gadgets.

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Terry White

Release Date: 2018-04-05

Lessons

Before You Do Anything Else

Join Terry and Scott as they introduce the class and dive right into things you need to know before you start flying.

Duration: 3 mins 59 seconds

Recommended Apps

There are number of apps that will make your experience better and safer.

Duration: 2 mins 6 seconds

Batteries & Charging

Get those batteries out and charged before you even think about flying.

Duration: 3 mins 7 seconds

Hardware

From propellors to the controller, there are a few pieces of hardware you need to know.

Duration: 5 mins 20 seconds

Phone Setup

Learn a few tips for getting your phone into the controller.

Duration: 6 mins 13 seconds

DJI Go App Controls

Customize the settings in the DJI Go app for your camera and gimbal.

Duration: 6 mins 38 seconds

Controller

There are a number of buttons on the controller you need to get acquainted with.

Duration: 4 mins 32 seconds

Tips

Here’s a couple of tips to do before takeoff.

Duration: 5 mins 24 seconds

Safety Tips

Out on location, Terry and Scott share some safety tips.

Duration: 1 mins 46 seconds

Take Off & Flight Maneuvers

Learn how to launch your drone and begin flight maneuvers.

Duration: 8 mins 33 seconds

Hand Gestures

There are some very cool features you’ll want to learn.

Duration: 5 mins 20 seconds

Flight Modes: Point of Interest

Learn how to use the Point of Interest flight mode.

Duration: 6 mins 35 seconds

Flight Modes: Advanced

There a couple of new advanced flight modes to learn as well.

Duration: 7 mins 36 seconds

Recap & Final Tips

A quick recap to make sure you are using the best settings for capture.

Duration: 7 mins 14 seconds

Transfer Images & Power Down

When the day is done you’ll need to transfer your files and put the drone away for safe storage.

Duration: 3 mins 55 seconds