{"id":62692,"date":"2015-09-08T11:26:00","date_gmt":"2015-09-08T16:26:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/?p=62692"},"modified":"2015-09-08T11:56:01","modified_gmt":"2015-09-08T16:56:01","slug":"dji-drones-can-now-fly-on-their-own-and-more-major-updates","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/dji-drones-can-now-fly-on-their-own-and-more-major-updates\/","title":{"rendered":"DJI Drones Can Now Fly on Their Own and More Major Updates"},"content":{"rendered":"

Owners of the DJI Phantom 3 and Inspire 1 now have their own personal assistant. DJI has announced Intelligent Flight Modes, a series of custom flight paths.<\/span><\/h2>\n

Following a new line of Phantom<\/strong> quadcopters<\/a> and an much improved app<\/a>, DJI<\/strong> has now introduced\u00a0Waypoints<\/strong>, Point of Interest<\/strong>, Follow Me<\/strong>, Home Lock<\/strong>, and Course Lock<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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In August, DJI<\/strong> released the updated DJI GO<\/strong> app. The app (now available for iOS and Android) introduced many new features and replaced the previous DJI Pilot<\/strong> app. DJI GO<\/strong>\u00a0created low-resolution files that would save to the pilot’s phone or tablet, allowing instant playback. It also allowed you to quickly post photos and videos online.\u00a0The app featured enhanced editing tools and also integrates the DJI forum<\/strong> to allow users to easily share tips and find information.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

DJI<\/strong> has now announced updates to the app\u00a0(iOS V2.2.0 and Android V2.1.0) but it’s the firmware updates making all the headlines. Phantom 3 Advanced<\/strong> owners will receive an upgrade that supports 2.7K video recording.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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Intelligent Flight Modes<\/span><\/h3>\n

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DJI<\/strong> has just introduced Intelligent Flight Modes<\/a>, a series of flight paths that can easily be set by pilots. These features are available for the Phantom 3<\/strong> series and Inspire 1<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

These aren’t revolutionary updates, as other drones like the 3DR Solo Smart Drone<\/a>\u00a0already featured some of these abilities. It is a much needed update to DJI’s line of aerial cameras.<\/p>\n

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Waypoints<\/span><\/h3>\n

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Waypoints<\/strong> allow users to set multiple GPS points, called Waypoints<\/em><\/strong>, that the aircraft will automatically fly to. This allows pilots to set a flight path so they can focus on camera control. The Phantom 3 or Inspire 1 will fly along the same path repeatedly, travel at a set\u00a0speed, and save the pattern for future use.<\/p>\n

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Point of Interest<\/span><\/h3>\n

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Pilots wanting to circle a specific building or location can lock onto their target with\u00a0Point of Interest<\/strong>. The drone will continuously circle until the user captures their shot.<\/p>\n

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Follow Me<\/span><\/h3>\n

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This may be the most anticipated update \u2014 though it’s only available for the Phantom 3<\/strong> series. Set the aircraft to follow you, and it will automatically fly and keep you in the cameras view.<\/p>\n

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Home Lock<\/span><\/h3>\n

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Pilots can set flight controls to relate to their location at all times. With Home Lock<\/strong> you can flick a switch and the control stick will move forwards, backwards, left, and right all in relation to the set home point.<\/p>\n

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Course Lock<\/span><\/h3>\n

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An easy navigation option, Course Lock\u00a0<\/strong>allows the pilot to set the controls to correspond with the aircraft’s current path. This lets you fly in a set direction while moving alongside objects.<\/p>\n

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