DJI Drone Calibration - Gimbal, Compass, and IMU - When and How!

I've had several comments asking about if, when, and how to calibrate the compass, IMU, and camera gimbal on various DJI drones. This video takes a look at when to do this and goes through the procedure for each to show how to do this as well.

This video uses a DJI Mini 4 Pro drone and an RC2 controller, but the procedure is pretty similar for other DJI drones.

Let me know your ideas and thoughts in the comments below!

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Chapters:

0:00 - Introduction
01:57 - Gimbal Calibration
03:38 - IMU Calibration
05:30 - Drone Compass Calibration
07:31 - Controller Compass Calibration
08:27 - Recommendations and Conclusion

Tags:

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[jalisco]

Thanks for sharing in this video I found all the information I needed, thanks

[dannystiasny]

had to take my drone outside, only got to 98 % trying to do the IMU and of course did the compass after watching your vid as well, thanks helped a lot

[Mary-bsrq]

I watched your video (great presentation) and then I browsed a few comments. I have a lot of experience and like a comment below I have flown / had drones since 2014 and a 107 since 2017. I find your videos well made, easy to understand and certainly helpful. I say this a when I think I know all there is to know about a drone, DJI improves it (either a new model or a software update). Lastly, I would recommend your channel to beginners and experienced drone operators alike. BTW, your dog really like that tree!

[KENSDRONE]

Excellent tutorial. The easiest to follow that I've seen. Have just subscribed to you. 👍

[Eyegotfth]

SIR I work at B&H Photo as a Photography Specialist and I bought my first drone recently. I wanna say I am beyond grateful for your wisdom. This is what my clients must feel when I solve their problems. I am elated to do more work with my Mini 4 Pro very soon.

[ACS]

Thank you very much for this useful video

[John_McFadden]

Thanks a lot for posting this excellent video. The title caught my attention because I haven't seen alerts to perform the calibration with my Mini 4 Pro. I used to have the original Mavic Mini and frequently saw prompts to calibrate the compass and/or IMU. I have saved your video so that I can follow the steps you clearly explained should I need to calibrate the drone or RC2. Cheers!

[gebarr]

When I receive the drone from the factory before using it for the first time, without the calibration warning messages appearing, should the calibration be done anyway? Thank you

[glavasag]

How can I calibrate Remote Controller? In my menu it does not have that choice !!

[jcflying]

Nice video. I've been flying DJI since 2015 and a 107 since 2016. First out of the box I do IMU, Compass and Gimbal. After that leave things alone unless it ask for one. There's a thing called over calibrating the can screw up your compass. Look... N, S, E and W never changes no matter how far from home. Hell, I'm n the east cost and have flown in the mid-west with now problem. In fact I've only calibrated my controllers and drones one time ever.
You never mention about calibrating the controller (with screen) if you're using a phone or tablet you need to calibrate it. Some rookie started that 50 mile crap and it's not true. REMEMBER N, S, E, W never change

[ronaldwilson]

I heard you should calibrate your compass if you’re 50 or more miles away from where you usually fly.

[averageenthusiast]

Excellent video. Very informative! Please add me!!!