MAVIC MINI User Manual 2020.12 v1.
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Using this Manual Legend Warning Important Hints and Tips Reference Read Before the First Flight Read the following documents before using the DJITM MAVICTM Mini: 1. In the Box 2. User Manual 3. Quick Start Guide 4. Disclaimer and Safety Guidelines It is recommend to watch all tutorial videos on the official DJI website and read the disclaimer and safety guidelines before using for the first time.
Contents Using this Manual 2 Legend 2 Read Before the First Flight 2 Video Tutorials 2 Download the DJI Fly App 2 Download DJI Assistant 2 for Mavic 2 Product Profile 6 Introduction 6 Feature Highlights 6 Preparing the Aircraft 6 Preparing the Remote Controller 7 Aircraft Diagram 8 Remote Controller Diagram 8 9 Activation Aircraft 11 Flight Modes 11 Aircraft Status Indicator 12 Return to Home 12 Vision System and Infrared Sensing System 15 Intelligent Flight Mode 16 Fl
Flight Flight Environment Requirements 36 Flight Limits and GEO Zones 36 Pre-Flight Checklist 37 Auto Takeoff/Landing 38 Starting/Stopping the Motors 38 Flight Test 39 Appendix 4 36 41 Specifications 41 Calibrating the Compass 44 Firmware Update 46 After-sales information 47 © 2019 DJI All Rights Reserved.
Product Profile This section introduces Mavic Mini and lists the components of the aircraft and remote controller. © 2019 DJI All Rights Reserved.
Product Profile Introduction Featuring a Downward Vision System and Infrared Sensing System, DJI Mavic Mini can hover and fly indoors as well as outdoors and Return to Home automatically. With a fully stabilized 3-axis gimbal and 1/2.3” sensor camera, Mavic Mini shoots 2.7K video and 12 MP photos. Mavic Mini has a maximum flight speed of 29 mph (46.8 kph) and a maximum flight time of 30 minutes.
Mavic Mini User Manual 4. All Intelligent Flight Batteries are in hibernation mode before shipment to ensure safety. Use the USB charger to charge and activate Intelligent Flight Batteries for the first time. Unfold the front arms before unfolding the rear arms. Make sure the gimbal cover is removed and all arms are unfolded before powering on the aircraft. Otherwise, it may affect the aircraft self-diagnostics. Preparing the Remote Controller 1. Unfold the mobile device clamps and the antennas. 2.
Mavic Mini User Manual Aircraft Diagram 7 6 1 2 4 3 8 5 9 10 11 12 1. Gimbal and Camera 7. Propellers 2. Power Button 8. Antennas 3. Battery Level LEDs 9. Battery Compartment Cover 4. Downward Vision System 10. Charging Port (Micro USB) 5. Infrared Sensing System 11. microSD Card Slot 6. Motors 12. Aircraft Status Indicator Remote Controller Diagram 1 5 6 4 7 3 2 9 10 11 8 1. Antennas Relay aircraft control and video wireless signals. 2.
Mavic Mini User Manual aircraft exit the procedure and hover in place. Press and hold the button to initiate RTH. The aircraft returns to the last recorded Home Point. Press again to cancel RTH. 6. Video-Downlink/Power Port (Micro USB) Connect to a mobile device for video linking via the remote controller cable. Connect to the USB charger to charge the remote controller battery. 7. Control Sticks Storage Slots For storing the control sticks. 8.
Aircraft Mavic Mini contains a flight controller, video downlink system, vision system, propulsion system, and an Intelligent Flight Battery. 10 © 2019 DJI All Rights Reserved.
Aircraft Mavic Mini contains a flight controller, video downlink system, vision system, propulsion system, and an Intelligent Flight Battery. Refer to the aircraft diagram in the Product Profile section for more information. Flight Modes Mavic Mini has three flight modes, plus a fourth flight mode that the aircraft switches to in certain situations: Position Mode: Positon mode works best when the GPS signal is strong. The aircraft utilizes GPS and the Vision System to locate itself and stabilize.
Mavic Mini User Manual Aircraft Status Indicator The aircraft status indicator is located at the rear of the aircraft. It communicates the status of the aircraft’s flight control system. Refer to the table below for more information about the aircraft status indicator.
Mavic Mini User Manual Description GPS Home Point 10 The default Home Point is the first location where the aircraft received a strong or moderately strong GPS signal (where the icon shows white). The aircraft status indicator blinks green quickly after the Home Point has been recorded. Smart RTH If the GPS signal is sufficiently strong, Smart RTH can be used to bring the aircraft back to the Home Point.
Mavic Mini User Manual 5. After reaching the Home Point, the aircraft lands and the motors stop. FailSafe RTH Illustration 1 Record Home Point 2 Confirming Home Point 3 Remote Controller Signal Lost × 4 Signal Lost for Extended Time × 5 RTH (adjustable altitude) × Height over HP ≥ Failsafe Altitude Elevate to Failsafe Altitude Failsafe Altitude 6 Landing × Height over HP < Failsafe Altitude The aircraft cannot return to the Home Point if the GPS signal is weak or unavailable.
Mavic Mini User Manual Vision System and Infrared Sensing System Mavic Mini is equipped with a Downward Vision System and Infrared Sensing System. The Downward Vision System consists of one camera and the Infrared Sensing System consists of two 3D infrared modules. The Downward Vision System and Infrared Sensing System help the aircraft maintain its current position, hover in place more precisely, and to fly indoors or in other environments where GPS is unavailable.
Mavic Mini User Manual Follow the steps below to use the Downward Vision System 1. Make sure the aircraft is on a flat surface. Power on the aircraft. 2. The aircraft hovers in place after takeoff. The aircraft status indicator blinks green twice, which indicates the Downward Vision System is working. The max hover altitude of the aircraft is 5 m if there is no GPS. The Vision System works best when the aircraft is at an altitude from 0.5 to 10 m.
Mavic Mini User Manual Helix: The aircraft ascends and spirals around the subject. Using QuickShots 1. Make sure that the Intelligent Flight Battery is sufficiently charged. Take off and hover at least 6.6 ft (2 m) above the ground. 2m 2. In DJI Fly, tap to select QuickShots and follow the prompts. Make sure that the user understands how to use the shooting mode and that there are no obstacles in the surrounding area. 3.
Mavic Mini User Manual Use QuickShots at locations that are clear of buildings and other obstacles. Make sure that there are no humans, animals, or other obstacles in the flight path. Pay attention to objects around the aircraft and use the remote controller to avoid accidents with the aircraft. DO NOT use QuickShots in any of the following situations: a. When the subject is blocked for an extended period or outside the line of sight. b. When the subject is more than 50 m away from the aircraft. c.
Mavic Mini User Manual Detaching the Propellers Use the screwdriver to detach the propellers from the motors. Propeller blades are sharp. Handle with care. The screwdriver is only used to mount the propellers. DO NOT use the screwdriver to disassemble the aircraft. If a propeller is broken, remove the two propellers and screws on the corresponding motor and discard them. Use two propellers from the same package. DO NOT mix with propellers from other packages. Only use official DJI propellers.
Mavic Mini User Manual 9. Communication: Information about the battery's voltage, capacity, and current is transmitted to the aircraft. Refer to the Mavic Mini Disclaimer and Safety Guidelines before use. Users take full responsibility for all operations and usage. The Mavic Mini Intelligent Flight Battery cannot discharge automatically. If the battery will not be used for more than 10 days, it is recommended to discharge the battery manually until the battery level is between 39% and 75%.
Mavic Mini User Manual 63% ＜ battery level ≤ 75% 50% ＜ battery level ≤ 63% 38% ＜ battery level ≤ 50% 25% ＜ battery level ≤ 38% 13% ＜ battery level ≤ 25% 0% ＜ battery level ≤ 13% Powering On/Off Press the power button once, then press again, and hold for two seconds to turn the battery on or off. The battery level LEDs display the battery level when the aircraft is powered on. Press the power button once and the four battery level LEDs will blink for three seconds.
Mavic Mini User Manual The battery cannot be charged if the aircraft is powered on and the aircraft cannot be powered on during charging. DO NOT charge an Intelligent Flight Battery immediately after flight as the temperature may be too high. Wait until it cools down to room temperature before charging again. The charger stops charging the battery if the battery cell temperature is not within the operating range of 41° to 104° F (5° to 40° C). The ideal charging temperature is 71.6° to 82.
Mavic Mini User Manual LED4 blinks three times per second Charging temperature is too high If the charging temperature protection is enabled, the battery will resume charging once the temperature has returned to within the allowable range. If one of the other battery protection mechanisms activate, in order to resume charging it is necessary to press the button to power off the battery, unplug the battery from the charger, and then plug it in again.
Mavic Mini User Manual Make sure to remove the gimbal cover before powering on the aircraft. Also, make sure to mount the gimbal cover when the aircraft is not in use. Flying in heavy fog or clouds may make the gimbal wet, leading to temporary failure. The gimbal recovers full functionality once it is dry. Camera Profile Mavic Mini uses a 1/2.3" CMOS sensor camera, which can shoot up to 2.7K video and 12 MP photos, and supports shooting modes such as Single Shot and Interval.
Remote Controller This section describes the features of the remote controller and includes instructions for controlling the aircraft and the camera. © 2019 DJI All Rights Reserved.
Remote Controller Remote Controller Profile Built into the remote controll is DJI's enhanced Wi-Fi technology, offering 2.4 GHz and 5.8 GHz* transmission frequencies, a maximum transmission distance of 2.49 mi (4 km), and 720p video downlink from the aircraft to DJI Fly on your mobile device. The detachable control sticks make the remote controller easier to store. Refer to the remote controller diagram in the Product Profile section for more information.
Mavic Mini User Manual Controlling the Aircraft Three pre-programmed modes (Mode 1, Mode 2, and Mode 3) are available and custom modes can be defined in the DJI Fly app. The default mode is Mode 2.
Mavic Mini User Manual The figure below explains how to use each control stick, using Mode 2 as an example. Remote Controller (Mode 2) ( Aircraft Remarks Indicates Nose Direction) Moving the left stick up or down changes the aircraft’s altitude. Push the stick up to ascend and down to descend. The more the stick is pushed away from the center position, the faster the aircraft will change altitude. Push the stick gently to prevent sudden and unexpected changes in altitude.
Mavic Mini User Manual Optimal Transmission Zone The signal between the aircraft and the remote controller is most reliable when the antennas are positioned in relation to the aircraft as depicted below. strong weak Linking the Remote Controller The remote controller is linked to the aircraft before delivery. Linking is only required when using a new remote controller for the first time. Follow these steps to link a new remote controller: 1. Power on the remote controller and the aircraft. 2.
DJI Fly App This section introduces the main functions of the DJI Fly app. 30 © 2019 DJI All Rights Reserved.
DJI Fly App Home Launch DJI Fly and enter the home screen. Altitude Zone (120m) Album Fly Spots Skypixel Academy Me GO FLY Fly Spots View or share nearby suitable flight and shooting locations, learn more about GEO zones, and preview aerial photos of different locations taken by other users. Academy Tap the icon in the top right corner to enter Academy. Product tutorials, flight tips, flight safety, and manual documents can be viewed here.
Mavic Mini User Manual Camera View 16 1 2 N Mode In Flight 3 80 4 5 24 26 RC 6 20 7 8 15 9 7.9m/s H 5m 14 1.6m/s 4K 30 D 625m 13 EV 1:30:26 +1.0 12 AE 10 11 1. Flight Mode N Mode: displays the current flight mode. 2. System Status Bar In Flight: indicates the aircraft flight status and displays various warning messages. Tap to view more information when a warning prompt appears. 3. Battery Information 80 24'26": displays the current battery level and remaining flight time.
Mavic Mini User Manual Control Aircraft Settings: Select Flight mode and Units settings. Gimbal Settings: Switch gimbal mode and calibrate gimbal. Advanced gimbal settings include Pitch Speed, Pitch Smoothness, and Allow Upward Gimbal Rotation. Remote Controller Settings: Stick mode settings and remote controller calibration. Beginner Flight Tutorial: View the flight tutorial. Connect to Aircraft: When the aircraft is not linked to the remote controller, tap to start linking.
Mavic Mini User Manual Make sure to fully charge your mobile device before launching DJI Fly. Mobile cellular data is required when using DJI Fly. Contact your wireless carrier for data charges. If you are using a mobile phone as your display device, DO NOT accept phone calls or use texting features during flight. Read all safety tips, warning messages, and disclaimers carefully. Be familiar with the related regulations in your area.
Flight This section describes safe flight practices and flight restrictions. © 2019 DJI All Rights Reserved.
Flight Once pre-flight preparation is complete, it is recommended to hone your flight skills and practice flying safely. Make sure that all flights are carried out in an open area. Refer to the Remote Controller and DJI Fly sections for information about using the remote controller and the app to control the aircraft. Flight Environment Requirements 1. Do not use the aircraft in severe weather conditions including wind speeds exceeding 8 m/s, snow, rain, and fog. 2. Fly in open areas.
Mavic Mini User Manual When GPS is available Flight Limits Aircraft Status Indicator DJI Fly App Max Altitude Aircraft's altitude cannot exceed the specified value Warning: Height limit reached Max Radius Flight distance must be within the max radius Warning: Distance limit reached Blinks green and red alternatively Only Downward Vision System is available Flight Limits Max Altitude Height is restricted to 16 ft (5 m) when the GPS signal is weak and Downward Vision System is activated.
Mavic Mini User Manual 8. Use only genuine DJI parts or parts certified by DJI. Unauthorized parts or parts from non-DJI certified manufacturers may cause system malfunctions and compromise safety. Auto Takeoff/Landing Auto Takeoff 1. Launch DJI Fly and enter the camera view. 2. Complete all steps in the pre-flight checklist. 3. Tap . If conditions are safe for takeoff, press and hold the button to confirm. 4. The aircraft will take off and hover 3.9 ft (1.2 m) above the ground.
Mavic Mini User Manual OR Method 1 Method 2 Stopping Motors Mid-flight Stopping motors mid-flight will cause the aircraft to crash. The motors should only be stopped midflight in an emergency situation such as if a collision has occurred or if the aircraft is out of control and is ascending/descending very quickly, rolling in the air, or if a motor has stalled. To stop the motors mid-flight use the same CSC that was used to start the motors. Flight Test Takeoff/Landing Procedures 1.
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Appendix Specifications Aircraft Takeoff Weight 249 g / 199 g (JP version) Dimensions (L×W×H) Folded: 140×81×57 mm Unfolded: 159×202×55 mm Unfolded (with propellers): 245×289×55 mm Diagonal Distance 213 mm Max Ascent Speed 4 m/s (S Mode) 2 m/s (P Mode) 1.5 m/s (C Mode) Max Descent Speed 3 m/s (S Mode) 1.
Mavic Mini User Manual Hovering Accuracy Range Gimbal Vertical: ±0.1 m (with Vision Positioning), ±0.5 m (with GPS Positioning) Horizontal: ±0.3 m (with Vision Positioning), ±1.5 m (with GPS Positioning) Mechanical Range Tilt: -110° to +35° Roll: -35° to +35° Pan: -20° to +20° Controllable Range Tilt: -90° to 0° (default setting), -90° to +20° (extended) Stabilization 3-axis (tilt, roll, pan) Max Control Speed (tilt) 120°/s Angular Vibration Range ±0.
Mavic Mini User Manual Max Transmission Distance (unobstructed, free of interference) Model MR1SS5: 5.8 GHz: 4000 m (FCC); 2500 m (SRRC) ModelMR1SD25: 2.4 GHz: 2000 m (MIC/CE) 5.8 GHz: 500 m (CE) Operating Temperature Range 0° to 40° C (32° to 104° F) Transmitter Power (EIRP) Model MR1SS5: 5.8 GHz: <30 dBm (FCC); <28 dBm (SRRC) Model MR1SD25: 2.4 GHz: <19 dBm (MIC/CE) 5.8 GHz: <14 dBm (CE) Battery Capacity 2600 mAh Operating Current/Voltage 1200 mA 3.6 V (Android) 450 mA 3.
Mavic Mini User Manual Max Charging Power App 18 W App DJI Fly Required Operating System iOS v10.0.2 or later; Android v6.
Mavic Mini User Manual 2. Hold the aircraft horizontally and rotate it 360 degrees. The aircraft status indicator will turn solid green. 3. Hold the aircraft vertically and rotate it 360 degrees around a vertical axis. 4. If the aircraft status indicator blinks red, the calibration has failed. Change your location and try the calibration procedure again.
Mavic Mini User Manual Firmware Update Use DJI Fly or DJI Assistant 2 for Mavic to update the aircraft and the remote controller firmware. Using DJI Fly When you connect the aircraft and remote controller to DJI Fly, you will be notified if a new firmware update is available. To start updating, connect your mobile device to the internet and follow the onscreen instructions. Note that you cannot update the firmware if the remote controller is not linked to the aircraft.
Mavic Mini User Manual Make sure to follow all the steps to update firmware. Otherwise, the update may fail. The firmware update will take around 10 minutes. It is normal that the gimbal goes limp, aircraft status indicators blink, and the aircraft reboots. Wait patiently until the update is complete. Make sure the computer has access to the internet. Before performing an update, make sure the Intelligent Flight Battery and the remote controller have at least 30% power.
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