Overview of Drone Video Modes
When you’re flying your drone, there are several different modes that you can use to capture your footage. These modes are used to determine how the drone will fly and what it will do when it is in the air. The most popular drone video modes include:
- GPS Mode – This mode uses GPS coordinates to keep track of where the drone is at all times, so that you can easily retrace its path later on if necessary
- Altitude Mode – This mode allows pilots to control their aircraft by adjusting its altitude manually; this allows them to get closer or farther away from objects depending on what they want out of their shot
- Follow Me Mode (aka Tracking Mode) – This feature allows users who have multiple drones in their arsenal (or just one!) access an array of new capabilities such as following behind another person or object while filming them from above
Popular Drone Video Modes
Cinematic Mode
Cinematic mode is the most popular drone video mode and it’s used to create cinematic shots. It can be used in a variety of ways, but it’s best for creating slow motion videos that look professional and polished. Cinematic mode is also good for capturing panoramas, time-lapses and other types of shots where you want to keep your drone steady over a long period of time.
Action Mode
Action Mode is ideal for capturing fast-moving objects like cars or people running through an obstacle course (if you’re into that sort of thing). This mode will allow you to capture shots at high speeds without having any jitters or blurriness in your footage because it automatically adjusts exposure settings based on how much light there is around your subject matter–the brighter the object appears on screen means less light needs to be exposed by the camera sensor; vice versa with darker subjects needing more exposure time so they don’t get washed out completely by too much brightness coming from behind them!
Cinematic Mode
Cinematic Mode is the most popular drone video mode, and it’s easy to see why. The smooth footage and wide dynamic range make your videos look professional. You can even use Cinematic Mode for still photography if you want to take high-quality photos of landscapes or cityscapes.
Cinematic Mode has a few settings that you can adjust:
- Slow Motion – This setting will increase the frame rate from 24 fps (frames per second) to 48 fps or 60 fps. In other words, it will slow down how quickly each frame appears on screen so that everything appears in slow motion when played back at normal speed.* Smoothness – This setting determines how much blurriness there is between frames of video footage taken by your camera.* Wide
- Dynamic Range – This feature allows you to capture more detail in both highlights and shadows without having to change exposure settings manually during recording time.* Optimized Color Settings – These allow users who have calibrated monitors/screens (or who plan on doing so) access higher quality image output
Action Mode
Action Mode is the most exciting and easy-to-use mode in the DJI Go 4 app. It’s perfect for capturing fast-moving subjects like cars, boats, planes or people running.
In Action Mode:
- The camera automatically switches to a fast shutter speed so you can capture sharp images even when there is lots of movement in your shot.
- Low light sensitivity is increased so you can still get good footage at night time or indoors without using additional lighting equipment like lights and reflectors (which may not always be practical).
- Stabilizing features are enabled by default because these help keep your footage steady even when shooting from moving vehicles such as cars or boats etc., but if you don’t want them enabled then just go into Settings > Camera Settings > Advanced Settings > Gimbals & Motors > Disable Gimbal Control For Video Recording And Enable Auto Tune Stability Feature On Start Up
Dronie Mode
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Dronie Mode is a unique and fun way to capture aerial footage. In Dronie Mode, the drone flies backwards at a preset distance from you and your subject while recording video. This mode allows you to create automated camera movements that would be difficult or impossible for a human pilot to execute manually.
It’s great for capturing larger areas like fields or stadiums because it can zoom out further than any other mode without losing resolution.
Orbit Mode
Orbit Mode is a drone video mode that automatically circles your subject, capturing 360-degree footage. It’s great for getting cinematic shots of landscapes and other large areas, but you can also use it to follow people around as they walk through an area.
The orbit radius and speed are adjustable, so you can make the drone fly higher or lower than normal (or vice versa) if needed.
Follow Mode
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Follow Mode is a drone mode that allows you to automatically follow the target and capture smooth footage. The drone will adjust its speed, altitude and direction in order to keep the subject in frame.
The Follow Mode can be used with both GPS and Vision Positioning systems. The latter uses visual markers on the ground for positioning purposes, while GPS relies on satellites (and therefore has better accuracy).
Waypoint Mode
Waypoint mode is a great choice for anyone who wants to capture smooth footage of a set route and doesn’t want to worry about flying their drone manually. Waypoint mode uses GPS coordinates to automatically follow your route, which you can adjust ahead of time using the DJI Go app or controller. You can also set waypoints manually from the app if you prefer not to use GPS coordinates.
Waypoint mode allows users to adjust speed and altitude as well as turn on/off auto-follow (which will keep your camera pointed at its target), making it useful for capturing shots from any angle without worrying about losing sight of what matters most in each shot!
Boomerang Mode
Boomerang mode is a great option for capturing 360-degree footage of your subject. It automatically circles the subject and captures the action from all angles, creating an immersive experience for viewers. You can adjust speed and altitude in this mode, making it easier to capture the perfect shot.
Selfie Mode
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Selfie mode is a fun and easy way to get great footage of yourself or your friends. It automatically follows the target, capturing smooth footage while you enjoy the ride. You can adjust speed and altitude as well as set a timer for taking photos during flight.
Panorama Mode
Panorama mode is a great way to capture wide-angle shots of your subject. It’s easy to use and automatically captures panoramic shots with a single tap. The camera will then adjust its speed and altitude so you can get the best image possible!
Tripod Mode
Tripod Mode is a great option for capturing static shots. It’s optimized for low shutter speeds, which means that you can get some really nice effects when using it with longer exposures. Tripods are also helpful if you’re trying to hold the drone steady while shooting video in windy conditions or if there are other factors that could make it difficult to keep your drone steady while flying (like trees or buildings).
Tripod Mode also has some stabilization features built in: it will automatically detect when you’ve set up your tripod and adjust its flight behavior accordingly so that each shot looks as smooth as possible.
Conclusion
Drone video modes are an important part of your drone flying experience. While it’s tempting to just set the mode and forget about it, there are some things you should know before you start flying in a particular mode.
If you’re new to drones and want to learn more about drone video modes, we recommend reading our article on Drone Video Modes: Everything You Need To Know or checking out our list of recommended quadcopters for beginners!
