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DJI GO 4 Manual
The Pilot’s Handbook
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dji GO 4 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Branddji
ModelGO 4
CategoryDrone & Quadcopter Accessories
LanguageEnglish

Summary

On-Screen Display Elements

Auto Takeoff/Landing

Initiates automatic takeoff or landing sequence with a single button press.

Intelligent RTH

Activates the Return-to-Home function for automatic aircraft return to the recorded starting point.

Intelligent Flight Modes Indicator

Allows selection and display of various intelligent flight modes for automated aerial shots.

Advanced Pilot Assistance Systems

Enables or disables advanced piloting aids like APAS for enhanced flight safety and control.

System Status Bar Indicator

Displays the overall operational status of the aircraft and critical system alerts.

Battery Level Indicator Bar

Visually represents the remaining battery power, indicating flight time and critical levels.

Camera Settings Indicator

Shows current camera settings like AE, focus, ISO, and white balance.

Current Flight Mode Indicator

Displays the currently active flight mode (e.g., P-mode, S-mode) for pilot awareness.

Flight Data and Telemetry

GPS Signal Strength

Indicates the current strength and quality of the GPS signal for stable flight.

Optical Systems Status

Shows the operational status of optical sensors, essential for navigation and obstacle avoidance.

Remote Controller Signal

Displays the signal strength between the remote controller and the aircraft.

HD Video Link Signal Strength

Indicates the strength of the high-definition video transmission link.

Battery Status Information

Provides detailed information on battery level, voltage, and capacity.

Storage Information

Shows recording parameters and available storage capacity on the microSD card.

Focus/Metering Button

Allows switching between focus and metering modes, and selecting focus points.

General Settings Access

Provides access to general settings for units, live streaming, and flight path display.

Remaining Flight Time

Displays the estimated remaining flight time based on current battery and power consumption.

Auto Exposure Lock

Locks the auto-exposure value to maintain consistent exposure during shooting.

Map and Radar View

Enables viewing the flight map or switching to radar/artificial horizon mode.

Flight Telemetry Data

Displays critical flight data like altitude, distance from home, and speed.

Obstacle Detection Status

Visualizes proximity to obstacles using colored bars, indicating detection zones.

Distance to Remote Controller

Indicates the spatial distance between the aircraft and the remote controller.

Gimbal Slider Control

Allows adjustment of the gimbal's tilt angle for framing shots.

Flight Controls and Mode Selection

Shutter/Record Button

Captures photos or starts/stops video recording.

Camera Settings Access

Navigates to the camera settings menu for adjustments like ISO and exposure.

Playback Function

Accesses the gallery to view captured photos and videos.

Photo/Video Toggle Button

Switches between photo capture mode and video recording mode.

Return to Main Menu

Navigates back to the main menu or previous screen.

System Status Details

Overall Status Indicator

Provides a color-coded status (red, yellow, green) for overall aircraft readiness.

Flight Mode Status

Displays the current flight mode (e.g., GPS, ATTI) and its stability.

GPS Status

Indicates the availability and strength of the GPS signal.

Compass Status

Shows the status of the compass, essential for navigation.

IMU Status

Displays the status of the Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU) for attitude sensing.

ESC Status

Reports the operational status of the Electronic Speed Controllers (ESCs) for motors.

Vision Sensors Status

Indicates whether the vision sensors for obstacle avoidance are active.

Aircraft Battery Status

Shows the current battery level and health information.

Aircraft Battery Temperature

Displays the current operating temperature of the aircraft's battery.

Flight Modes

Mode P (Position Mode)

Standard mode using GPS for stable flight, obstacle avoidance, and easy piloting.

Mode T (Tripod Mode)

Slows speed to 1 m/s for enhanced stability and precise control, disabling intelligent modes.

Mode A (Attitude Mode)

Engages automatically with weak GPS; uses only optical sensors, allowing drift.

Mode S (Sport Mode)

Increases speed up to 72 km/h; disables obstacle avoidance for enhanced responsiveness.

DJI GO 4 General Settings

Measurement Units

Configures display units for parameters like speed (m/s, km/h, Imperial).

Long Press Action Configuration

Sets screen long-press actions to Gimbal Control or Focus.

Live Streaming Setup

Enables live streaming to social media platforms by selecting a preferred service.

Map Settings

Toggles flight route display and background map caching for offline use.

Video Cache Management

Manages video cache settings, including maximum capacity and automatic clearing.

Main Controller Settings

Home Point Settings

Sets the takeoff spot or controller position as the aircraft's home point.

Return-to-Home Altitude

Defines the altitude the aircraft will ascend to during the RTH procedure.

Beginner Mode Configuration

Limits speed, height, and distance for new users to ensure safe flight practice.

Advanced Controller Settings

Accesses fine-tuning options for stick input translation and drone responsiveness.

EXP Curve Settings

Adjusts the exponential curve for stick movements to control drone responsiveness.

Sensitivity Settings

Tunes control sensitivity for attitude, brake, and yaw movements.

Gain Settings

Controls how the aircraft reacts to external forces like wind for flight stability.

Visual Navigation Settings

Obstacle Avoidance Configuration

Enables front obstacle detection, limiting speed to allow for braking.

Horizontal Obstacle Avoidance in TapFly

Allows the aircraft to fly around detected obstacles during TapFly mode.

Backward Flying Option

Enables backward flight when tracking a subject, requires clear path.

Obstacle Avoidance in ActiveTrack

Configures obstacle avoidance behavior (avoid or stop) during ActiveTrack.

Display Radar Chart

Shows a radar chart on the screen to indicate aircraft orientation.

Advanced Sensor Settings

Vision Positioning Activation

Turns on downward sensors for stable hovering, especially without GPS.

Landing Protection Setup

Aircraft checks landing area suitability before touchdown.

Precision Landing Configuration

Attempts to land precisely at the takeoff spot during RTH.

RTH Obstacle Check

Aircraft automatically ascends to avoid obstacles during RTH.

Remote Controller Settings

Controller Calibration

Calibrates remote controller sticks and toggle wheels for accurate input.

Stick Mode Selection

Chooses the control scheme for flying the aircraft (e.g., Mode 1, Mode 2).

Fixed-Wing Mode Activation

Enables fixed-wing mode for automatic forward flight at a set speed.

LCD Screen Introduction

Overview of information displayed on the remote controller's LCD screen.

Button Customization

Assigns functions to customizable buttons like C1 and C2 on the remote controller.

5D Button Customization

Configures the functions of the 5D joystick button for personalized control.

Camera Control Functions

Defines actions for camera directional controls like zoom and tilt.

Other RC Settings

Manages controller type (master/slave) and linking the controller to the aircraft.

Image Transmission Settings

Transmission Modes

Controls signal between aircraft and remote, settable to Auto or Manual.

Transmission Quality Options

Selects image quality (Smooth, Normal, HD) affecting bandwidth and range.

Battery Level Monitoring

Battery Health and Warnings

Allows adjustment of critical and low battery warning thresholds.

Wi-Fi Settings

Wi-Fi Signal and Channel Settings

Manages Wi-Fi signal strength, channel selection (2.4/5.8 GHz), and reset options.

Virtual Joystick Control

Virtual Joystick Modes

Allows selection of control modes for virtual joysticks on supported devices.

Gimbal Settings

Gimbal Mode Selection

Chooses between Follow mode (stable horizon) and FPV mode (gimbal follows drone).

Gimbal Camera Centering

Moves the camera to a horizontal center position or straight down.

Gimbal Roll Adjustment

Allows adjustment of gimbal tilt if it appears misaligned during flight.

Gimbal Auto Calibration

Automatically centers the gimbal when the drone is on a level surface.

Advanced Gimbal Settings

Gimbal Pitch Speed Control

Adjusts the speed at which the gimbal tilts up or down.

Upwards Gimbal Tilt Limit

Sets a limit for upward gimbal tilt to prevent seeing propellers.

Gimbal Pitch Smoothness

Controls how quickly the gimbal stops after movement, affecting smoothness.

Synchronized Gimbal Pan Follow

Enables camera to follow yaw stick movements for smoother panning shots.

Camera Settings

Auto, Aperture, Shutter, Manual Modes

Configures camera exposure using Auto, Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority, or Manual.

Exposure Compensation (EV)

Adjusts the overall brightness of the image to compensate for lighting conditions.

Photo Settings

Photo Mode Selection

Allows selection of different photo shooting modes.

Standard and HDR Photo Modes

Configures single shots or High Dynamic Range (HDR) for better detail.

Multiple, AEB, Timed Shot Modes

Sets up burst shooting, automatic exposure bracketing, or timed shots.

Pano and ShallowFocus Modes

Enables panoramic capture and depth-of-field effects for creative photography.

Image Size Options

Selects the aspect ratio for photos (e.g., 4:3, 16:9, 3:2).

Image Format Options

Chooses the file format for photos (JPEG, RAW, or JPEG+RAW).

White Balance Settings

Adjusts color temperature to ensure accurate white rendering in photos.

Style Settings

Configures sharpness, contrast, and saturation for image appearance.

Color Profiles

Selects predefined color profiles or custom settings for photos.

Other Camera Options

Histogram Display

Shows a histogram for real-time exposure analysis during shooting.

LED and Gimbal Control

Manages front LEDs and gimbal behavior during photo capture.

Auto Focus and Shutter Control

Enables continuous auto focus and mechanical shutter for sharp images.

Portrait Capture and Over Exposure Warning

Activates portrait mode and warns about overexposed images.

Auto Sync Photos and Previews

Streams photos to mobile device and enables long exposure previews.

Grid, Center Points, Anti-Flicker

Configures framing guides, center points, and anti-flicker for video recording.

File Indexing and Focus Threshold

Manages file numbering and adjusts focus peaking threshold.

SD Card Formatting and Reset

Provides options to format the SD card and reset camera settings.

Video Settings

Video Size and Resolution

Selects video resolution and frame rate for recording.

Video Format Options (MP4/MOV)

Chooses the video file format between MP4 and MOV.

NTSC/PAL Standards

Sets the video display standard (NTSC for Americas, PAL for rest of world).

Intelligent Flight Modes

TapFly Operation

Enables flying by tapping the screen, with automatic obstacle avoidance.

ActiveTrack Operation

Tracks moving subjects automatically, avoiding obstacles in its path.

Cinematic Mode

Extends braking distance for smoother, more stable cinematic footage.

QuickShot Modes

Automated flight paths for creating short, dynamic video clips of subjects.

Gesture Control

Allows control of the aircraft using hand gestures.

Tripod Mode

Limits flight speed and stick responsiveness for smoother, controlled movements.

Waypoints and Flight Path Recording

Records and replays flight paths for automated navigation.

Follow Me and Home Lock

Tracks user movement or locks the aircraft's forward direction.

Course Lock and Draw Mode

Locks aircraft heading or flies along a drawn path on the screen.

Terrain Follow Mode

Maintains a set height above ground while flying over uneven terrain.

Spotlight Pro and Tracking Modes

Enables single-pilot complex shots with automatic gimbal adjustment for subjects.

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