It is recommend to watch all tutorial videos on the ocial DJI
Disclaimer and Safety Guidelines before rst time use. Prepare for your rst ight by reviewing the Mavic
2 Pro/Zoom Quick Start Guide and refer to this Mavic 2 Pro/Zoom User Manual for more details.
website and read the Mavic 2 Pro/Zoom
Video Tutorials
Go to the address below or scan the QR code on the right to watch the Mavic 2 Pro/
Zoom tutorial videos, which demonstrate how to use the Mavic 2 Pro/Zoom safely:
http://www.dji.com/mavic-2/info#video
Download the DJI GO 4 App
Be sure to use the DJI GOTM 4 app during ight. * Scan the QR code on the right to
download the latest version. The Android version of DJI GO 4 is compatible with Android
v4.4 and later. The iOS version of DJI GO 4 is compatible with iOS v9.0 and later.
* For increased safety, flight is restricted to a height of 98.4 ft (30 m) and range of 164 ft (50 m) when not connected
or logged into the app during flight. This applies to DJI GO 4 and all apps compatible with DJI aircraft.
Download DJI Assistant 2
Download DJI Assistant 2 at http://www.dji.com/mavic-2/info#downloads.
The DJI Mavic 2 Pro/Zoom features omnidirectional Vision Systems and Infrared Sensing Systems.
Effortlessly capture complex shots using signature DJI technologies such as Obstacle Sensing and
Intelligent Flight Modes like Hyperlapse, Point of Interest, ActiveTrackTM 2.0, TapFly, QuickShots, and
Advanced Pilot Assistance Systems (APAS).
The Mavic 2 Pro features a fully stabilized 3-axis gimbal with a 1" CMOS sensor camera (jointly
developed by DJI and Hasselblad) that shoots 4K video, 20-megapixel photos, and supports lters.
The Mavic 2 Zoom features a fully stabilized 3-axis gimbal camera that shoots 4K video, 12-megapixel
photos, supports 2x optical zoom, and 24-48 mm lens, and supports lters.
The Mavic 2 Pro/Zoom uses the latest technology to increase stability and footage quality, reducing the
Mavic 2 Zoom angle vibration range to within ±0.005° and Mavic 2 Pro angle vibration range to within
±0.01°.
Built into the remote controller is the DJI’s long-range transmission technology OCUSYNCTM 2.0, oering
a maximum transmission range of 5 mi (8 km) and displaying video from the aircraft on to DJI GO 4 on
your mobile device at up to 1080p. The remote controller works at both 2.4 GHz and 5.8 GHz, and it
can select the best transmission channel automatically without any latency. The aircraft and camera can
easily be controlled using the onboard buttons. An onboard LCD screen gives real-time aircraft data
information, and the detachable control sticks make the remote controller easier to store. The maximum
run time is 2 hours and 15 minutes. The Mavic 2 Pro/Zoom boasts a maximum ight speed of 44.7 mph
(72 kph) and a maximum ight time of 31 minutes.
The major difference between the Mavic 2 Pro and Mavic 2 Zoom is the camera. The general
descriptions in this manual apply to both Mavic 2 Pro/Zoom.
Maximum flight time was tested in an environment with no wind while flying at a consistent 15.5
mph (25 kph) and the maximum flight speed was tested at sea level altitude with no wind. These
values are for reference only.
The remote controller reaches its maximum transmission distance (FCC) in a wide-open area
with no electromagnetic interference at an altitude of about 400 ft (120 m). The maximum
runtime was tested in a laboratory environment. This value is for reference only.
5.8 GHz is not supported in some regions. Please observe the local laws and regulations.
Preparing the Mavic 2 Pro/Zoom
Preparing the Aircraft
All aircraft arms are folded before the aircraft is packaged at the factory. Follow the steps below to
unfold the aircraft.
1. Remove the gimbal cover from the camera.
2. Unfold the front arms, and then unfold the rear arms.
1)Hold the gimbal in place and insert gimbal clamp between the aircraft and the gimbal.
2) Make sure the hooks on the Gimbal Protector are locked in the grooves of the aircraft, then lower
the Gimbal Protector over the gimbal and secure with the buckle. The buckle will click when it is
securely attached.
Gimbal clamp
Grooves Hooks
3. Attaching the propellers.
Attach the propellers marked white to the motors with white marks. Press the propeller down onto
the motors and turn until it is secure. Attach the other propellers to the unmarked motors. Unfold all
the propeller blades.
4. All Intelligent Flight Batteries are in Hibernation mode before shipment to ensure safety. Use the
provided AC power adapter to charge and activate Intelligent Flight Batteries for the rst time. To
charge an Intelligent Flight Battery after ight, remove it from the aircraft and attach it to the AC
power adapter.
Power Outlet
100-240 V
B
Unfold the front arms and propellers before unfolding the rear arms.
Be sure the gimbal cover is removed and all arms and propellers are unfolded before powering
on the aircraft. Otherwise, it may affect the aircraft self-diagnostics.
1. Unfold the mobile device clamps and the antennas.
2. Remove the control sticks from their storage slots on the remote controller and screw them into
place.
3. Choose an appropriate RC cable based on the type of mobile device. A cable with a Lightning
connector is connected by default to the cable slider. Micro USB and USB-C cables are also
included in the packaging. Connect the end of the RC cable to your mobile device. Secure your
mobile device by pushing both clamps inward.
1
2
3
Refer to the gure below for how to replace the RC cable. The RC cable slider must be replaced if using
a USB -C RC cable.
You can also connect your mobile device to the remote controller using a USB cable if the
mobile device is too big to place into the clamps. Plug one end of the cable into your mobile
device and the other end into the USB port on the bottom of the remote controller.
Do not use the Micro USB and USB ports simultaneously for video linking. Remove the cable
from one port before connecting a device to the other port for video linking.
The Mavic 2 Pro/Zoom contains a ight controller, vision systems, video downlink system, propulsion
system, and an Intelligent Flight Battery. Refer to the aircraft diagram in the Product Prole section.
Flight Modes
The Mavic 2 Pro/Zoom has three ight modes, plus a fourth ight mode that the aircraft switches to in
certain circumstances:
P-mode (Positioning): P-mode works best when the GPS signal is strong. The aircraft utilizes GPS and
the Vision Systems to locate itself, stabilize, and navigate between obstacles. Intelligent Flight Modes
are enabled in this mode.
When the Forward and Backward Vision Systems are enabled and lighting conditions are sucient, the
maximum ight altitude angle is 25°, the maximum forward ight speed is 31 mph (50 kph), and the
maximum backward ight speed is 27 mph (43 kph).
Note: P-mode requires larger stick movements to achieve high speeds.
The aircraft automatically changes to Attitude (ATTI) mode when the Vision Systems are unavailable or
disabled and when the GPS signal is weak or the compass experiences interference. When the Vision
Systems are unavailable, the aircraft cannot position itself or brake automatically, which increases
the risk of potential flight hazards. In ATTI mode, the aircraft may be more easily affected by its
surroundings. Environmental factors such as wind can result in horizontal shifting, which may present
hazards, especially when ying in conned spaces.
S-mode (Sport): In S-mode, the Vision Systems are disabled and the aircraft only uses GPS for
positioning. The maximum ight speed is 44.7 mph (72kph). Intelligent Flight Modes are not available
and the aircraft cannot sense or avoid obstacles.
Note: In S-mode, aircraft responses are optimized for agility and speed making it more responsive to
stick movements.
T-mode (Tripod): T-mode is based on P-mode and the ight speed is limited, which makes the aircraft
more stable during shooting. The maximum flight speed, maximum ascend speed and maximum
descend speed are 1 m/s. Intelligent Flight Modes are not available in T-mode.
The Forward, Backward, Lateral Vision Systems and the Upward Infrared Sensing System are
disabled in S-mode, which means the aircraft cannot sense obstacles on its route automatically.
The aircraft’s maximum speed and braking distance significantly increase in S-mode. A minimum
braking distance of 98.4 ft (30 m) is required in windless conditions.
Descent speed significantly increases in S-mode.
The aircraft’s responsiveness significantly increases in S-mode, which means a small stick
movement on the remote controller translates into the aircraft moving a large distance. Be
vigilant and maintain adequate maneuvering space during flight.
Use the Flight Mode switch on the remote controller to switch between Flight Modes. Enable
Multiple Flight Modes in DJI GO 4 to switch between Flight Modes.
The Mavic 2 Pro/Zoom has Front LEDs and Aircraft Status Indicators as shown in the gure below.
Front LEDs
Front LEDs
Aircraft Status Indicator
The Front LEDs show the orientation of the aircraft and glow solid red when the aircraft is turned on to
indicate the front of the aircraft (they can be turned o in the DJI GO 4 app).
The Aircraft Status Indicators communicate the statuses of the aircraft’s ight control system. Refer to
the table below for more information about the aircraft states indicated by the Aircraft Status Indicators.
The Aircraft Status Indicators also ash when the Home Point is being recorded, as described in the
Return to Home section.
Aircraft Status Indicator
Aircraft Status Indicator States
ColorBlinking/SolidDescription of Aircraft State
Normal States
Alternating red,
green, and yellow
YellowBlinks four timesWarming up
GreenBlinking slowlyP-mode with GPS
Green
YellowBlinking slowly
GreenBlinking quickly Braking
Warning States
YellowBlinking quicklyRemote controller signal lost
RedBlinking slowlyLow battery
RedBlinking quicklyCritically low battery
RedBlinkingIMU error
RedSolidCritical error
Alternating red
and yellow
Blinking
Periodically blinks
twice
Blinking quicklyCompass calibration required
Turning on and performing self-diagnostic
tests
P-mode with Forward and Downward Vision
Systems
No GPS, Forward Vision System or
Downward Vision System
The Return to Home (RTH) function brings the aircraft back to the last recorded Home Point. There are
three types of RTH: Smart RTH, Low Battery RTH, and Failsafe RTH. This section describes these three
scenarios in detail.
GPS
If a strong GPS signal was acquired before takeoff, the Home Point is
Home Point
the location from which the aircraft launched. The GPS signal strength is
indicated by the GPS icon ( ). The Aircraft Status Indicator will blink
green quickly when the Home Point is recorded.
Smart RTH
If the GPS signal is suciently strong, Smart RTH can be used to bring the aircraft back to the Home
Point. Smart RTH is initiated either by tapping in the DJI GO 4 app (and following the on-screen
instructions) or by pressing and holding the RTH button on the remote controller.
Exit Smart RTH by tapping in the DJI GO 4 app or by pressing the RTH button on the remote
controller.
Low Battery RTH
Low Battery RTH is triggered when the Intelligent Flight Battery is depleted to the point that the safe
return of the aircraft may be aected. Return home or land the aircraft immediately when prompted. DJI
GO 4 will display a warning when a low battery level warning is triggered. The aircraft will automatically
return to the Home Point if no action is taken after a ten-second countdown. The user can cancel the
RTH procedure by pressing the RTH button or Flight Pause button on the remote controller.
If the RTH procedure is cancelled following a low battery level warning, the Intelligent Flight Battery may
not have enough charge for the aircraft to land safely, which may lead to the aircraft crashing or being
lost. The thresholds for the battery level warnings are automatically determined based on the aircraft’s
current altitude and distance from the Home Point.
The aircraft will land automatically if the current battery level can only support the aircraft long enough
to descend from its current altitude. The user cannot cancel the auto landing but can use the remote
controller to alter the aircraft’s orientation during the landing process.
The colored zones and markers on the DJI GO 4 battery level indicator bar reect the estimated
remaining ight time. They automatically adjust according to the aircraft’s current location and status.
If the current battery level can only support the aircraft long enough to descend from its current
altitude, a critically low battery level warning triggers and the aircraft descends and lands
automatically. This procedure cannot be canceled. If there is a danger of a collision, push the
throttle up and try to navigate away.
If the battery level is sufficient, the battery level indicator bar in DJI GO 4 displays the estimated
remaining flight time based on the current battery level.
If a battery level warning appears, take action as described in the table below.
RTH and Battery Level Warnings (when using rmware v00.06.00.00 by default)
Warning
Low
Battery
Critically
Low
Battery
Level
Aircraft Status
Indicator
Blinks red slowly
Blinks red
quickly
DJI GO 4 AppRemarks/Instructions
Provides the option to return to
the Home Point automatically or to
resume normal ight. If no action is
taken, the aircraft will automatically
Battery level is low. Fly the
aircraft back and land promptly,
The Forward Vision System allows the aircraft to create a real-time map of its flight route as it flies.
If the Home Point was successfully recorded and the compass is functioning normally, Failsafe RTH
automatically activates after the remote control signal is lost for more than two seconds.
When Failsafe RTH is activated, the aircraft starts to retrace its original ight route home. If the wireless
control signal is re-established within 60 seconds of Failsafe RTH being activated, the aircraft hovers at
its present location for 10 seconds and waits for pilot commands. The user may tap in the DJI GO 4
app or press the RTH button on the remote controller to cancel Failsafe RTH and retake control. If no
pilot command is given, the aircraft ies to the Home Point in a straight line. If the wireless control signal
is still lost 60 seconds after activating Failsafe RTH, the aircraft stops retracing its original ight route and
ies to Home Point in a straight line.
RTH Procedure
Smart RTH, Low Battery RTH, and Failsafe RTH all follow the RTH procedure:
1. The aircraft adjusts its orientation.
2. a. If the aircraft is further than 20 m from the Home Point, it ascends to the pre-set RTH altitude and
then ies to the Home Point at a speed of 12 m/s. If the current altitude is higher than the RTH
altitude, the aircraft ies to the Home Point at the current altitude. Forward and Backward vision
systems are enabled.
b. If the aircraft is between 5 m and 20 m from the Home Point, it ies to the Home Point at the
current altitude. If the current altitude is less than 2 m, the aircraft ascends to 2 m and then ies to
the Home Point at a speed of 3 m/s.
c. If the aircraft is less than 5 m from the Home Point when the RTH procedure begins, it lands
immediately.
3. After reaching the Home Point, the aircraft lands and the motors stop.
1 Record Home Point 2 Conrming Home Point
4 Signal Lost for Extended Time
×
5
RTH (adjustable altitude)
Height over HP > Failsafe Altitude
×
Elevate to Failsafe Altitude
Failsafe Altitude
Height over HP ≤ Failsafe Altitude
3 Remote Controller Signal Lost
×
6 Landing
×
Obstacle Avoidance during RTH
Provided that lighting conditions are sucient for the Forward and Backward Vision Systems to operate,
the Mavic 2 Pro/Zoom senses and actively attempts to avoid obstacles during RTH. The obstacle
avoidance procedure is as follows:
1. The aircraft decelerates when an obstacle is sensed.
2. The aircraft stops and hovers then and ascends until no obstacle is sensed.
3. The RTH procedure resumes. The aircraft ies to the Home Point at the new altitude.
The aircraft cannot return to the Home Point if the GPS signal is weak or if GPS is unavailable.
In Smart RTH and Low Battery RTH, the aircraft automatically ascends to an altitude of 65 ft
(20 m). Once the altitude is 65 ft (20 m) or higher, move the throttle stick and the aircraft stops
ascending and flies to the Home Point at its current altitude.
The aircraft cannot avoid obstacles during Failsafe RTH if the Forward and Backward Vision
Systems are unavailable. It is important to set a suitable RTH Altitude before each flight. Launch
the DJI GO 4 app, tap and then set the RTH Altitude.
During RTH, the aircraft’s speed and altitude can be controlled using the remote controller or the
DJI GO 4 app, but the flight controller controls its orientation and direction of flight.
During RTH, obstacles on either side of the aircraft cannot be detected or avoided.
Landing Protection
Landing Protection activates during Smart RTH and the aircraft performs as follows:
1. When Landing Protection determines that the ground is suitable for landing, the aircraft lands gently.
2. If Landing Protection determines that the ground is not suitable for landing, the aircraft hovers and
waits for the pilot to conrm it is suitable to land.
3. If Landing Protection is not operational, the DJI GO 4 app displays a landing prompt when the
aircraft descends below 0.5 m. Pull down on the throttle for one second or use the auto landing
slider in the app to land.
Landing Protection activates during Low Battery RTH and Failsafe RTH. The aircraft performs as
follows:
During Low Battery RTH and Failsafe RTH, the aircraft hovers at 2 m above the ground and waits for
the pilot to conrm it is suitable to land. Pull down on the throttle for one second or use the auto landing
slider in the app to land. Landing Protection activates and the aircraft performs the steps listed above.
Vision Systems are disabled during landing. Be sure to land the aircraft with caution.
The Mavic 2 Pro/Zoom is equipped with Forward, Backward, Downward, and Lateral Vision Systems,
and Upward and Downward Infrared Sensing Systems, providing omnidirectional obstacle sensing (if
lighting conditions are adequate).
The main components of the Forward, Backward, and Downward Vision Systems are six cameras
located on the nose, rear side, and the underside of the aircraft. Lateral Vision Systems are two cameras
located on either side of the aircraft.
The main components of the Upward and Downward Infrared Sensing Systems are two 3D infrared
modules located on the upper and underside of the aircraft.
The Downward Vision System and Infrared Sensing System helps the aircraft maintain its current
position and hover in place more precisely and to y indoors or in other environments where a GPS
signal is unavailable. In addition, the Auxiliary Bottom Light located on the underside of the aircraft
improves visibility for the Downward Vision System in weak light conditions.
Forward Vision System
Downward Vision System
Lateral Vision System
Downward Vision System
Auxiliary Bottom Light
Downward Infrared Sensing System
Upward Infrared Sensing System
Lateral Vision System
Backward Vision System
Detection Range
The detection range of the Vision Systems is depicted as followed. Please note that the aircraft cannot
sense or avoid the obstacles that are not within detection range.
The Vision System cameras installed on the aircraft are factory calibrated. If the aircraft experiences
a collision, however, it may require calibration via DJI Assistant 2 or DJI GO
The most accurate way to calibrate the Vision System cameras is by using DJI Assistant 2.
Follow the steps below to calibrate the Forward Vision System cameras, then repeat the steps
to calibrate other Vision System cameras.
4.
Point the aircraft toward the screen
01
02
Align the boxes
03
Pan and tilt the aircraft
When a vision system calibration is required, DJI GO 4 sends a notication. If a computer is not nearby,
however, a quick calibration can be performed in the app. Tap the Aircraft Status bar and Vision Sensors
to start quick calibration.
Quick calibration is only a quick fix for vision system issues. When possible, connect the aircraft
to a computer to carry out a full calibration using DJI Assistant 2. Only calibrate on textured
surfaces such as grass or when lighting conditions are adequate.
Do not calibrate the aircraft on highly reflective surfaces such as marble or ceramic tiles.
Using the Vision Systems
The Downward Vision System and Infrared Sensing System activate automatically when the aircraft
is turned on. No further action is required. When using the Downward Vision System, the aircraft can
hover precisely even without GPS.
The Downward Vision System is typically used in indoor environments where GPS is unavailable. The
Downward Vision System works best when the aircraft is at altitudes of 1.6 to 33 ft (0.5 to 11 m). Please
note that the Vision Positioning function may be aected if the aircraft’s altitude is above 33ft (11 m).