How to Use the Remote Control for a DJI Mavic Pro

Authored by: Support.com Tech Pro Team

1. Introduction

In This Guide

You'll Learn:

• What each button on the remote does
• How to charge the remote with the included USB charger
• How to link the remote to the Mavic Pro drone
• How to link your mobile device to the remote
• The flight controls

2. RC Layout

1. Return-to-Home (RTH) button
2. Power button
3. LCD screen
4. Flight Pause button
5. 5D button
6. USB assistant video link port
7. Control sticks
8. Mobile device clamps
9. Antennas

10. Shutter button
11. Record button
12. Camera Settings dial
13. Gimbal dial
14. Flight Mode switch
15. Micro USB charging port
16. Customizable buttons

3. How to Proceed?

Please select an option to proceed.

4. Charge RC

1. Plug the bigger end of the provided USB cable into the charger and the smaller end into the remote control.
   

1. Connect the charger to a power outlet to start charging.
2. You will see the charging percentage on the remote control's screen.
   

5. Turn On RC & Drone

To complete the following steps, you will need both your remote control and drone handy.

On the Remote Control

1. Press and release the power button, then press it again quickly and hold it until you hear it make the initialization sound.
   

On the Drone

2. Make sure the rubber and plastic gimbal covers and gimbal clamp are removed, and the drone is unfolded so the gimbal and propellers can move freely during the warm-up process.
   

2. Press and release the power button, then press it again quickly and hold it until you hear it make the initialization sound.
   

6. Link RC

The remote control is linked with the drone out of the box. They only need to be linked if you can no longer pilot the drone with the remote control.

To complete the following steps, you will need both your drone and remote control handy.

Ensure the drone and remote control are close to each other.

On the Drone

1. Locate the Control Mode switch on the right side of the drone and ensure it's on the RC position.
   

On the Remote Control

2. Press and hold the customizable C1 and C2 buttons and the Record button simultaneously until the remote control starts beeping.
   

2. While the remote control is still beeping, keep holding the buttons and press the Shutter button as well.
   

2. The remote control screen will show the Binding message until it is linked with the drone.
   

On the Drone

5. Press the Link button on the right side of the drone next to the Control Mode switch.
   

5. The indicator light will turn from green into red when the button is pressed and the drone will be linked to the remote control.

7. Connect Mobile Device to RC

Depending on the size of your mobile device and where the connection port is located on it, there are two ways to connect it to the remote control:

Using the Clamp Connector

1. Unfold the mobile device clamps.
   

1. Align the side connector on the left clamp with the port on the mobile device.
   

1. If your mobile device has a home button in the middle, make sure it's positioned between the bigger teeth of the clamp.
   

1. Insert the mobile device into the left clamp first, then into the right clamp to secure it.
   

Using the Extension Cable

1. Unfold the mobile device clamps.
   

1. Push the side connector into the outward position on the left clamp.
   

1. Disconnect side cable from the remote controller.
   

1. Connect the provided USB cable into the bottom port of the remote controller.
   

1. Insert the mobile device into one of the clamps first, then into the other one to secure it.
   

1. Connect the Micro USB end of the cable into the side port of the mobile device.
   

8. Safety First

As with all Drone flying, please keep the following in mind:

• Make sure you are properly registered with the Federal Aviation Administration, or qualify to fly without registration.
• Make sure you have permission to fly from the person or group that owns the land you'll be over.
• Make sure you are in-touch with the control tower before flying near an airport.
• Make sure there's no obstructions, such as power lines or trees, above your flight area that could cause problems.
• Make sure there's no one below your flight area that could be hurt.
• Make sure you are not near government infrastructure or other sensitive properties.
• Make sure the weather is safe to fly in.
• Make sure you keep your drone in your sight at all times, and get help from an observer if necessary.

For more detailed information, please visit:
http://knowbeforeyoufly.org/

9. Flight Controls

To Fly Your Drone Using the Remote Control:

• Turn the motors on or off using both sticks. Pull them downwards and towards each other, or downwards and away from each other.
  

• Use the left stick to change altitude going up or down as if on a vertical axis or rotate left or right as if around a vertical axis.
  

• When taking off or landing, slowly push the left stick up or pull it down, respectively.
• Use the right stick to fly forward, backward, left or right as if in a horizontal plane.