Jerky movement even with rounded waypoints.
When creating a 90 degree waypoint, I am getting jerky motion from the drone as it curves into the next waypoint. Is this just inevitable when the curve is tight? I have the waypoint curved and both the drone (Mavic 2 Pro) and the gimbal set to follow path. What do I need to do to make the footage smoother?
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Daren,
This one I have plenty of experience with. The fault is with the Mavic2P, I have one also. It doesn't matter what Waypoint program you use it will still be there until DJI fixes the problem with the M2. The DJI Go4 Waypoint has the same issue. DJI is aware of the issue, and indicates they will fix it the next firmware update; I just hope that is within my lifetime!
More gentle turns and panning helps some as does any Stabilizing you can do in post. Get on the DJI forum and let them know this is not acceptable on their flagship "Pro" craft.
Regards,
Greg
Thanks again for your insight Greg. I have an I2 and will try and see if I get better results.
Yes, the I2 should do well. Please report back so you can confirm it is in fact a M2 issue as I fear it is.
As an FYI - I did test with the I2 -both using the gimbal and the quad to track. Both were hyper smooth..
Can you post a link to the mission plan?
https://app.dronelink.com/aerialperceptions/13th-street-video/plan/yHtnJpOvXOJXC9ek5HKt/uYfNanZNf4ijOJ1gUqC7
These are the results - https://youtu.be/SuMf-3u-l30?t=57
I am trying to make a fluid 90 degree left hand turn while keeping the gimbal pitched -15 degrees. I am also trying to keep the road somewhat centered.
Definitely see what you mean. Can you post the I2 results as a comparison?
If that is the Mavic2 disease, that sure is a bad case.
I noticed similar behaviour to the one in the video in the mission preview on a path section where drone heading was set to "path". Have not flown it yet.
I also have the M2P and see a difference in panning smoothness when using waypoints compared to original MP.
Link to the mission plan showing the issue in the previewer?
You saw a difference in Dronelink between the MP2 and the MP?
Here is the link. Follow path from marker 8.
https://app.dronelink.com/haklis/first-tests/plan/XJZZ5J8HNbFgnwcim0ZN/p936snFprTTHddpuZKQz
I have not seen any difference in the dronelink app between M2P and MP, it is a flaw with the M2P drone. An annoying one BTW.
Anyway - the turn while follow path is jerky in the preview, it could very well be how it is, but it looked different to low update rate of the 3D window. Rain is preventing me from fly the mission to see real drone behavior.
Yes, I believe this may just be an artifact of the refresh rate in the 3D window. Post the real results so we can compare if possible.
Does editing the Yaw rate in the Sensitivity and Gain settings of the DJI GO 4 app make any difference? It does make the yaw smoother under manual control.
Doubtful but if you would like to test and report back that would be helpful. We are working a few other angles from a coding standpoint. Stay tuned.
Will do.
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