DJI Mini 4 Pro Settings Overview

Introduction

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Important Initial Settings

1. Value Added Service

• Ensure full DJI Care Refresh coverage.
• Steps to bind controller to drone:
  • Press profile button on controller.
  • Go to Device Management.
  • Select Value Added Service.
  • Press Bind New Device and confirm your DJI account email.
  • Binding successful message confirms coverage.

2. Advanced Return to Home

• Access via settings menu (three dots on the top right).
• Two options:
  • Preset: Drone rises to a fixed altitude before returning.
  • Optimal: Drone calculates safe altitude to bypass obstacles, saving battery.

3. Signal Loss Setting

• Access from advanced safety settings.
• Three options:
  • Return to Home: Default setting, returns on signal loss.
  • Descend: Lands where it is upon losing signal.
  • Hover: Remains in place until signal is regained.
• Recommended to adjust based on flying environment (e.g., forests).

Tips for Capturing High-Quality Images and Videos

4. Resolution and FPS Settings

• Settings are independent for each mode (normal, quick shots, master shots).
• Always double-check settings before switching modes to ensure high quality.

5. Photo Mode Settings

• Change megapixel setting to 48MP for high-quality images.
• Set format to JPEG, RAW, or JPEG + RAW for flexibility in editing.
  • RAW is recommended for editing flexibility.
• Use 4:3 aspect ratio for full sensor usage and framing flexibility.

6. Histogram Option

• Turn on histogram to monitor exposure.
• Ensure the graph is centered for proper exposure (avoid over/underexposure).

7. Gridline Setting

• Helps keep subjects centered in shots.
• Options include grid, big egg, and center point.

8. Overexposure Warning

• Turn on to see zebras indicating overexposed areas in the image.

Smart Tracking Features

9. Subject Scanning

• Enable subject scanning to automatically identify trackable subjects.

Video Clip Settings

10. Coding Format

• Options: H.265 (better compression, requires more processing power) and H.264 (larger files, less processing power needed).
  • Choose based on your computer's capabilities.

11. Style Parameters

• Adjust sharpness and noise reduction to your preference for video quality.

Customization Options

12. Button Customization

• Set C1 and C2 buttons for quick access to frequently used functions.
  • Options include exposure settings, gimbal controls, and camera settings.

Conclusion

• Adjust these settings for optimal DJI Mini 4 Pro experience.
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