DJI Neo: First Flight with Palm Control Guide - heliguy™
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DJI Neo: First Flight with Palm Control Guide

A comprehensive guide to your first DJI Neo flight with palm control and storage tips

  • This guide walks you through performing your first flight with DJI Neo using Palm Control;

  • Outlines essential pre-flight preparations to ensure a safe and ready-to-fly setup;

  • Provides clear instructions for initiating Palm Takeoff and selecting flight modes;

  • Explains how to operate DJI Neo during flight and maintain a safe follow distance;

  • Details the steps for performing a safe and controlled Palm Landing;

  • Includes post-flight storage and maintenance tips to keep your DJI Neo in top condition;

  • Highlights additional features like Mobile App Control for enhanced functionality.

Learn how to position your DJI Neo, perform a seamless Palm Takeoff, and operate it effortlessly while capturing incredible footage.

This tutorial provides clear instructions and practical tips to guarantee safe, smooth, and enjoyable flights.

Pre-flight preparation

  1. Check the flying environment: Ensure the area is open, unobstructed, and well-lit, with discernible patterns on the flying surfaces.

  2. Inspect components: Confirm that the Intelligent Flight Battery, propellers, and propeller guards are securely mounted.

  3. Remove the gimbal protector: Detach the gimbal protector carefully before powering on.

  4. Verify the battery level: Press the power button on the tail of DJI Neo to check the battery level and ensure sufficient power.

  5. Power on the drone: Press and hold the power button for two seconds to turn on DJI Neo.

Palm takeoff

  1. Position the drone: Place DJI Neo on your palm with its front facing you.

  2. Select the flight mode: The default mode is "Follow" after powering on for the first time, and this tutorial uses Follow mode as an example.

  3. Press the Mode button once to switch between Modes: "Follow", "Dronie, "Circle", "Rocket", "Spotlight", and Custom modes.

  4. Prepare for takeoff: Extend your arm, face the camera toward the subject, and keep it steady.

  5. Initiate takeoff: Press and hold the Mode button to activate the selected mode.

    1. DJI Neo will announce the selected mode and count down via voice before taking off automatically.

Flight

Perform actions carefully to avoid collisions.

  1. Follow mode: After takeoff, DJI Neo follows you while recording automatically.

  2. Default follow distance: The drone maintains a follow distance of 3 metres.

  3. Hovering behaviour: When you move toward DJI Neo, it hovers in place and does not fly backward.

Palm landing

  1. Hover before landing: When you stop moving, DJI Neo hovers in place.

  2. Prepare for landing: Move toward DJI Neo, extend your arm, and place your hand under it.

  3. Land the drone: Keep your hand steady and extend your fingers while DJI Neo lands automatically.

    1. DJI Neo will also land automatically if a critical low battery warning is triggered.

Storage

  1. Power off the drone: Press and hold the power button for two seconds to turn off DJI Neo.

  2. Clean the air intakes: Clear any foreign objects from the air intakes on both sides of DJI Neo after flight to prevent blockage.

  3. Protect the gimbal: Attach the gimbal protector before storing DJI Neo.

Additional Features

Explore more options: Mobile App Control and parameter adjustments are available for DJI Neo.

Summary

Using Palm Control, your first flight with the DJI Neo can be smooth, safe, and enjoyable.

By following the steps for pre-flight preparations, Palm Takeoff, flight operation, and landing, you’ll gain confidence in controlling your drone while capturing stunning footage.

For additional guidance or support, don’t hesitate to contact heliguy™.

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