Users need to be aware of their RTH settings - you have two options on the Mini 4 Pro now, 'Optimal' and 'Normal'. Normal will rise to the pre-set height, and return. Optimal will use some logic from the obstacle avoidance sensors and return without flying up to the pre-set height first. If you lose signal under some trees with only a few leaves, and have RTH set to 'normal', you're asking for trouble.

A lot of the drone youtubers say the sensors won't pick up thin branches like that one, i found this out with my mini 3pro, fortunately it didn't have far to fall. Looks like yours corrected itself as it was falling, something I've seen on another couple of videos with the 4, they're an amazing bit of kit and I'm getting much better footage on my 4 than i did the 3, it was well worth the upgrade to me.

Damn.. crashed mine into some powerlines on first flight. Dji sent me a new one in 2 days for $79... care+refresh baby!

Great story! What a recovery. In your craft the drone is a tool. I like the way you aren't afraid to use all of it's features, and if something happens, hopefully the shot was worth it.

I lost my drone after only 3 weeks. While hovering under an overhanging tree, in full view and not far away, I got a low battery warning and the drone went in RTH. That ment ascending, true the branches... But the foliage triggered an ambient light warning, so obstacle avoidance stopped functioning. All these warnings came one after the other , so before I realised what was going on, or could reach for the stop button, the drone hit a branch and tumbled down in a canal... I tried but couldn't retrieve it :-( I had to get the 'FlyAway' application form. DJI was very helpful ! Lesson learned : don't rely on RTH, before making sure there's a safe way out. In doubt, hit that stop button and have a look around and up and down to spot possible obstacles. Manoeuvre the aircraft to a safe spot, then try RTH again. We should start an Icarus group ;-)

that looked like a possible bird to me. 🧐

I just wonder what's the "music" has to do with the beautiful scenery?

Schönes Video. Ich freue mich, dass deine Drohne überlebt hat😊

Lost connection return to home RTH height was set at?

Wow, I got scared. Thank God it survived 😂

Part of the learning curve bro ☝🏼👌🏼

Well I remember this one situation back in Spain - gives me goosbump everytime 🤓

True! Rely on Your skill, awareness etc. Lately a few flights were made in low, evening, light. "Obstacle avoidance not available" showed up in the controller. Lately flying in complete darkness "Night mode" was selected for the cameras. No zoom, no obstacle detection available of course. One more warning! Flying sideways is dangerous! The heading easily diverts from what's planned. Don't rely on obstacles detected as tiny branches are not detected. A dark shot, including start up troubles increasing the stress.... kzfaq.info/get/bejne/etSXodiq0tLUlnU.html

Great shots

nice bro

Great shot. However, I had a similar experience with my mini 4 PRO/DJI RC2. I did a shot in a mountain area, very steep, and very high (480 m altitude from the home point, but around 40 m altitude only from the mountain slope) and I lost the signal. I was not too worried because this happened before, and the auto RTH made it come back....except not this time. The DJI RC2 was disconnected and I waited for the second chance to have the RTH when the battery level is low....No way, and no return of the drone after 45 mn. So I decided to go for it, thanks to the "find you drone" menu that gives you the last GPS location recorded (this is your life saving!!). I had to hike badly in the mountain, and finally I found the drone in a small stream, half in the water. The drone and the battery were dead after a night sent in the stream. But I recovered the SD card and the last file recorded. What a surprise!! The drone started to come back after the auto RTH was triggered, but after a few meters, it stopped and started hovering, like if it was looking for his way. Then, it started to descend exactly vertically, through the many trees and branches, the 360 degrees probes did their good job and the drone did not hit any obstacle...until it found a clear area to land....in the stream. The rest of the video is under water !!. DJI could not explain this behavior (I checked before take off that the option was on RTH instead of landing or hovering). Fortunately DJI accepted to replace it for free. So, be careful when you fly in mountains that could block signal AND RTH path.

I like autel 😂😂😂😂

Well said

The censors is marketing trap.

I've crashed my one in to a tree branches after only three minutes of flying on my maiden flight 😂 I had DJI Refresh insurance, so they sent me a new one, but I will be a lot more careful now. 😅 Anyone had a problem with bird stikes? I heard that reflecting adhesive tape scare birds off. Any close ancounters with birds? I don't want to get my craft knocked off the sky over the water.

Hey brother, you mentioned you upgraded from Mini 2 to the Mini 4 pro. There's loads of videos around comparing specs and features. Are you able to share any direct comparison of output, of footage? Comparing video and photos? Or maybe point to somewhere this is available? Much appreciated 🙏