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Device Settings

Configure and customize your drone settings for optimal performance.

Overview​

Device Settings allow you to:

  • Configure flight parameters
  • Set safety limits
  • Customize controls
  • Manage firmware
  • View device information

Accessing Device Settings​

  1. Navigate to Devices
  2. Select a device from the list
  3. Click Settings or the gear icon

General Settings​

Device Information​

View and edit basic device info:

FieldDescription
NameCustom device name
Serial NumberDevice identifier (read-only)
ModelAircraft model (read-only)
FirmwareCurrent firmware version
RegistrationAviation registration number

Device Naming​

Give your device a recognizable name:

  1. Click Edit Name
  2. Enter new name
  3. Click Save

Flight Settings​

Altitude Limits​

SettingDescription
Max AltitudeMaximum height above takeoff
Default RTH AltitudeReturn-to-home height
Min AltitudeMinimum safe altitude

Speed Limits​

SettingDescription
Max Horizontal SpeedMaximum forward/lateral speed
Max Ascent SpeedMaximum climb rate
Max Descent SpeedMaximum descent rate

Distance Limits​

SettingDescription
Max DistanceMaximum distance from home
Geofence RadiusOperational boundary

Safety Settings​

Return-to-Home (RTH)​

Configure automatic return behavior:

SettingOptions
RTH AltitudeHeight for return flight
Low Battery RTHBattery level to trigger RTH
Signal Loss RTHAction on signal loss
RTH SpeedSpeed during return

Low Battery Actions​

Battery LevelAction
WarningAlert notification
CriticalAutomatic RTH
EmergencyForced landing

Signal Loss Behavior​

DurationAction
3 secondsHover in place
10 secondsBegin RTH
30 secondsComplete RTH or land

Geofencing​

Enable/Disable Geofencing​

Toggle geofence restrictions:

  1. Navigate to Safety > Geofencing
  2. Toggle Enable Geofencing
  3. Configure boundary settings

Custom Geofence​

Create operational boundaries:

  1. Click Create Geofence
  2. Draw boundary on map
  3. Set altitude limits
  4. Save configuration

Geofence Actions​

SettingOptions
At BoundaryWarn, Hover, RTH
Speed Near BoundaryNormal, Reduced
Altitude LimitMax height in zone

Camera Settings​

Photo Settings​

SettingOptions
ResolutionFull, High, Medium
FormatJPEG, RAW, JPEG+RAW
Aspect Ratio4:3, 16:9, 3:2

Video Settings​

SettingOptions
Resolution4K, 2.7K, 1080p, 720p
Frame Rate24, 30, 60, 120 fps
FormatMP4, MOV
BitrateStandard, High

Gimbal Settings​

SettingOptions
Tilt RangeConfigurable limits
Pan RangeIf supported
Control SpeedSlow, Medium, Fast
SmoothingGimbal response smoothness

Camera control

Manual Control Settings​

Stick modes, sensitivity, and button mappings for keyboard, gamepad, joystick, and DJI FPV controllers are configured in the Fly Dashboard — see Manual Control.

Network Settings​

Connection Priority​

SettingOptions
PrimaryWiFi, Cellular, Auto
FailoverSecondary connection
Data SavingReduce bandwidth usage

Streaming Settings​

SettingOptions
QualityAuto, High, Medium, Low
Latency ModeNormal, Low Latency
BitrateAdaptive, Fixed

Firmware Management​

Checking for Updates​

  1. Navigate to Settings > Firmware
  2. Click Check for Updates
  3. View available updates

Installing Updates​

  1. Click Download on available update
  2. Wait for download to complete
  3. Click Install
  4. Do not power off during installation
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Ensure adequate battery level (>50%) before installing firmware updates.

Firmware History​

View installed versions:

  • Current version
  • Previous versions
  • Update changelog

Maintenance Settings​

Flight Logs​

SettingOptions
Auto UploadAutomatic log sync
Log DetailStandard, Detailed
RetentionHow long to keep logs

Calibration​

Regular calibration ensures accuracy:

ComponentFrequency
CompassBefore each flight in new location
IMUWhen prompted or after impact
GimbalIf drift observed

Component Status​

View component health:

  • Motors
  • ESCs
  • Sensors
  • Battery

Device health

Default Settings​

Reset to Defaults​

Reset all settings to factory defaults:

  1. Navigate to Settings > Reset
  2. Click Reset to Defaults
  3. Confirm action
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This will erase all custom settings. This action cannot be undone.

Export Settings​

Save your configuration:

  1. Click Export Settings
  2. Save configuration file
  3. Use to restore or apply to other devices

Import Settings​

Apply saved configuration:

  1. Click Import Settings
  2. Select configuration file
  3. Review and confirm

Troubleshooting​

Settings Not Saving​

  • Check internet connection
  • Verify device is online
  • Try refreshing the page

Settings Not Applied​

  • Reconnect to device
  • Restart device
  • Update firmware

Calibration Failed​

  • Ensure flat, stable surface
  • Move away from metal objects
  • Follow on-screen instructions carefully