User Manual
Table Of Contents
- Using This Manual
- Legend
- Read Before the First Flight
- Video Tutorials
- Download the DJI GO 4 App
- Download DJI Assistant 2
- Product Profile
- Introduction
- Feature Highlights
- Preparing the Mavic Air
- Aircraft Diagram
- Remote Controller Diagram
- Activation
- Aircraft
- Flight Modes
- Aircraft LEDs and Status Indicator
- Return to Home
- Vision Systems
- Intelligent Flight Modes
- Advanced Pilot Assistance Systems
- Flight Recorder
- Attaching and Detaching the Propellers
- Intelligent Flight Battery
- Gimbal and Camera
- Remote Controller
- Using the Remote Controller
- Optimal Transmission Zone
- Linking the Remote Controller
- DJI GO 4 App
- Equipment
- Editor
- SkyPixel
- Me
- Controlling the Aircraft with a Mobile Device
- Flight
- Flight Environment Requirements
- Flight Limits and GEO Zones
- Preflight Checklist
- Auto Takeoff and Auto Landing
- Starting/Stopping the Motors
- Test Flight
- Appendix
- Specifications
- Calibrating the Compass
- Firmware Updates
- After-Sales Information
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Remote Controller
Built into the remote controller is DJI’s enhanced Wi-Fi technology, enabling a maximum transmission
distance of 2.49 miles (4 km)* and downlinking of 720p video from the aircraft to the DJI GO 4 app on
your mobile device. The detachable control sticks make the remote controller easier to store. Maximum
remote controller battery life is approximately 3 hours**. Refer to the remote controller diagram in the
Product Prole section.
Using the Remote Controller
The remote controller is powered by a rechargeable battery that has a capacity of 2970 mAh. Press
the Power button once to check the current battery level. Press once, then again and hold to turn the
remote controller on or o.
Controlling the Camera
Shoot videos/photos and adjust the camera’s tilt via the Shutter Button, Record Button, and Gimbal Dial
on the remote controller.
Charging the Battery
Use a USB-C cable to connect the USB adapter to the AC power adapter, then plug the USB adapter
into the Charging / Main Video Link port on the remote controller. It takes approximately two and a half
hours to fully charge the remote controller battery.
* The remote controller is able to reach its maximum transmission distance (FCC) in a wide open area with no electro-
magnetic interference and at an altitude of about 400 ft (120 m).
** Maximum battery life was tested under laboratory conditions using an iOS device. This value should be taken for ref-
erence only.
AC Power Adapter
Power Outlet
USB
Adapter