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DJI GO 4 App
Use this app to control the gimbal, camera, and other aircraft functions\
. The app features Equipment, 
Editor,  SkyPixel  and  Me  sections,  which  are  used  for  configuring  your  aircraft,  editing  and  sharing  your 
photos and videos with others.
Equipment
Enter Camera View by tapping the “GO FLY” icon on the Equipment page when your mobile device 
is connected to the aircraft.
Camera View
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1. System StatusIn flight (GPS): This icon indicates aircraft flight status and displays various warning messages.
2. Obstacles Detection Status
 : Red bars are displayed when obstacles are close to the aircraft. Oran\
ge bars are 
displayed when obstacles are in detection range.
3.  Battery Level Indicator
 : The battery level indicator provides a dynamic display of the battery\
 level. The colored 
zones on the battery level indicator represent the power levels needed to carry out different functions.
4. Flight Mode
 : The text next to this icon indicates the current flight mode.
Tap to configure the MC (Main Controller) Settings. These settings allow you to modify flight limits and 
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5. Camera Parameters
1080P/30
Displays camera settings parameters and capacity of the Micro SD card.
6. GPS Signal Strength
 : Shows the current GPS signal strength. White bars indicate adequate G\
PS strength.
7. 3D Sensing System Status
 : Tap this icon to enable or disable features provided by the 3D Sensin\
g System.
8. Wi-Fi Settings
 2.4G : Tap to enter the Wi-Fi settings menu.
9. Battery Level
61% : This icon shows the current battery level.Tap to view the battery information menu, set the various battery warnin\
g thresholds, and view the 
battery warning history.
 
10. General Settings
 : Tap to enter the general settings menu for setting metrics, enabling \
live streaming, displaying 
flight routes and so on.
11. Gimbal Pitch Tracking
 : Adjust the gimbal’s tilt by rotating your mobile device after tappi\
ng this icon.
12. Gimbal Slider
  : Displays the pitch of the gimbal.
13. Photo/Video Toggle
 : Tap to switch between photo and video recording modes.
14. Shoot / Record Button
/: Tap to start shooting photos or recording video.
15. Camera Settings
  : Tap to enter the camera settings menu.
Tap   to set ISO, shutter, and auto exposure values of the camera.
Tap  to select photo modes. Spark supports Single Shot, Burst Shot, Interval\
 Shot, Pano, and 
ShallowFocus. 
Tap  to enter the general camera setting menu. 
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16. Playback
 :  Tap to enter the Playback page and preview photos and videos as soon\
 as they are captured.
17. Flight Telemetry
H 9.6M: Height from the ground.
D 9.6M: Distance between the aircraft and the Home Point.
S 1.1M/S : Aircraft speed.
18. Virtual Joystick Switch
  :  Tap  to  enable/disable  virtual  joysticks.  Put  your  fingers  on  the  screen  to  use  virtual  joysticks to  control  the  aircraft  after  enabling  this  switch.  You  can  touch  the  screen  for  other  operations  by 
disabling this switch.  
19. Intelligent Flight Mode
 : Tap to select Intelligent Flight Modes.
20. Smart RTH
 : Initiate RTH procedure. Tap to have the aircraft return to the last reco\
rded home point.
21. Auto Takeoff/Landing
  / : Tap to initiate auto takeoff or landing.
22. Back 
 : Tap this icon to return to the main menu.
When shooting ShallowFocus photos, please note: It is suitable for shooting still scenes. When shooting people, do not move during the process, 
otherwise it may fail to take a ShallowFocus photo.  The aircraft will ascend about 20 cm before shooting. Ensure there is no\
 obstacle above the 
aircraft. The suitable range of shooting is within 30 m.
In the camera view, press and hold on the screen until a blue circle appears. Dragging the circle 
left and right will control the aircraft’s orientation, and dragging \
the circle up and down will control 
the camera’s tilt.
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Editor
An intelligent video editor is built into the DJI GO 4 app. After record\
ing several video clips and 
downloading  them  to  your  mobile  device,  go  to  Editor  on  the  home  screen.  You  can  then  select  a 
template and a specified number of clips which are automatically combined to create a short film that can 
be shared immediately.
SkyPixel 
View and share the photos and videos in the SkyPixel page.
Me
If you already have a DJI account, you will be able to participate in fo\
rum discussions, and share your 
creations with the community.
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Flight
This section describes safe flight 
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Flight
Once  pre-flight  preparation  is  complete,  it  is  recommended  that  you  use  the  flight  simulator  in  the 
DJI  GO  4  app  to  hone  your  flight  skills  and  practice  flying  safely.  Ensure  that  all  flights  are  carried 
out in an open area.
Flight Environment Requirements
1. Do not use the aircraft in severe weather conditions. These include wind\
 speeds exceeding 10 m/s, 
snow, rain and fog.
2.  Fly in open areas. Tall structures and large metal structures may affect\
 the accuracy of the onboard 
compass and GPS system.
3.  Avoid obstacles, crowds, high voltage power lines, trees, and bodies of \
water.
4. Minimize  interference  by  avoiding  areas  with  high  levels  of  electromagnetism,  including  base  stations 
and radio transmission towers.
5. Aircraft and battery performance is subject to environmental factors suc\
h as air density and 
temperature.  Be  very  careful  when  flying  at  altitudes  of  13123  feet  (4000  meters)  above  sea  level,  as 
battery and aircraft performance may be affected.
6.  The Spark cannot use P Mode within the polar areas.
Flight Limits and No-Fly Zones
All unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) operators should abide by all regulations set forth by government and 
regulatory  agencies  including  the  ICAO  and  the  FAA.  For  safety  reasons,  flights  are  limited  by  default, 
which helps users operate this product safely and legally. Flight limita\
tions include height limits, distance 
limits, and No-Fly Zones.
When  operating  in  P  Mode,  height  limits,  distance  limits,  and  No-Fly  Zones  function  concurrently  to 
manage flight safety.
Maximum flight altitude and Radius Limits
Maximum flight altitude and radius limits may be changed in the DJI GO 4 app. Be aware that the 
maximum flight altitude cannot exceed 1640 ft (500 m). In accordance with these settings, your Spark will 
fly in a restricted cylinder, as shown below:
Maximum Flight AltitudeMax Radius
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GPS Signal Weak   Blinking Yellow
Flight LimitsDJI GO 4 AppAircraft Status Indicator 
Maximum 
Flight 
Altitude
Height is restricted to 16 feet (5 
meters) when the GPS signal 
is weak and Vision System is 
activated. Height is restricted to 
98 feet (30 meters) when the GPS 
signal is weak and Vision System is 
inactivated.
Warning: Height limit 
reached.None.
Max RadiusNo limits
 If the aircraft flies out of the limit, you can still control the aircraft, but you cannot fly it any farther. 
  For  safety  reasons,  please  do  not  fly  close  to  airports,  highways,  railway  stations,  railway  lines, 
city centers, or other sensitive areas. Fly the aircraft only within you\
r line of sight. 
No Fly Zones 
All  No  Fly  Zones  are  listed  on  the  DJI  official  website  at http://www.dji.com/flysafe/no-fly.  No-Fly 
Zones  are  divided  into  Airports  and  Restricted  Areas.  Airports  include  major  airports  and  flying 
fields  where  manned  aircraft  operate  at  low  altitudes.  Restricted  Areas  include  country  borders  or 
locations where flights may cause security concerns.
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Flight LimitsDJI GO 4 AppAircraft Status Indicator 
Maximum Flight 
Altitude
Aircraft's altitude cannot 
exceed the specified value.
Warning: Height 
limit reached.None.
Max RadiusFlight distance must be within 
the max radius.
Warning: Distance 
limit reached.
Preflight Checklist
1. Remote controller, Intelligent Flight Battery, and mobile device are \
fully charged.
2. Propellers are mounted correctly and firmly.
3. Micro SD card has been inserted, if necessary.
4. Gimbal is functioning normally.
5. Motors can start and are functioning normally.
6. The DJI GO 4 app is successfully connected to the aircraft.
7. Ensure that the sensors for the 3D Sensing System and Vision System a\
re clean.
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Auto Takeoff and Auto Landing
Auto Takeoff
Use auto takeoff only if the Aircraft Status Indicators are blinking gre\
en. Follow the steps below to use the 
auto takeoff feature:
1. Launch the DJI GO 4 app, and tap “GO FLY” to enter camera page.
2. Complete all steps on the pre-flight checklist.
3. Tap “  ”, and confirm that conditions are safe for flight. Slide the icon to confirm and takeoff.
4. Aircraft takes off and hovers at 1.2 meters above ground.
Aircraft  Status  Indicator  blinks  rapidly  when  it  is  using  the  Vision  System  for  stabilization. 
The aircraft will automatically hover below 30 meters. It is recommended\
 to wait until there is 
sufficient GPS before using the Auto Takeoff feature.
Auto-Landing 
Use  auto-landing  only  if  the  Aircraft  Status  Indicators  are  blinking  green.  Follow  the  steps  below  to  use 
the auto-landing feature:
1. Tap on  , to ensure the landing condition is ideal. Slide to confirm.2. Abort landing process immediately by using the  button on the screen.
3. Aircraft will land and turn off automatically.
Starting/Stopping the Motors (When Using Remote Controller)
Starting the Motors
The  Combination  Stick  Command  (CSC)  is  used  to  start  the  motors.  Push  both  sticks  to  the  bottom 
inner or outer corners to start the motors. Once the motors have started\
 spinning, release both sticks 
simultaneously.
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Stopping the Motors
There are two methods to stop the motors.
Method 1: When the aircraft has landed, push and hold the left stick down. The motors will stop after three 
seconds.
Method 2: When aircraft has landed, push the left stick down, then condu\
ct the same CSC that was used 
to start the motors, as described above. Motors will stop immediately. R\
elease both sticks once motors 
stop.
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  To  perform  the  CSC  midair  in  case  of  an  emergency,  hold  for  1.5  seconds  to  stop  the  motors  mid-
flight. Stopping the motors mid-flight will cause the aircraft to crash.
Flight Test 
Takeoff/Landing Procedures
1. Place the aircraft in an open, flat area with the battery level indicators facing towards you.
2. Turn on the Intelligent Flight Battery.
3. Launch the DJI GO 4 app and enter the camera page.
4. Wait until the Aircraft Indicators blink green. This means the Home Poin\
t is recorded and it is now safe 
to fly. Use Auto Takeoff.
5. Use Auto Landing to land the aircraft.
6. Turn off the Intelligent Flight Battery.
  When  the  Aircraft  Status  Indicators  blink  yellow  rapidly  during  flight,  the  aircraft  has  entered  Failsafe 
mode.
 A low battery level warning is indicated by the Aircraft Status Indicato\
rs blinking red slowly or rapidly 
during flight.
 Watch our video tutorials for more flight information.
Video Suggestions and Tips
1. Go through the full pre-flight checklist before each flight.
2. Select the desired gimbal operation mode in the DJI GO 4 app.
3. Only shoot video when flying in P Mode.
4. Always fly in good weather and avoid flying in rain or heavy wind.
5. Choose the camera settings that suit your needs. Settings include photo format and exposure 
compensation.
6. Perform flight tests to establish flight routes and preview scenes.
7. Push the control sticks gently to keep the aircraft’s movement smo\
oth and stable.
Calibrating the Compass
Only calibrate the compass when the DJI GO 4 app or the status indicator\
 prompt you to do so. Observe 
the following rules when calibrating your compass:
 DO NOT calibrate your compass where there is a chance of strong magnetic interference, such 
as near magnetite, parking structures, or steel reinforcements undergrou\
nd.
 DO NOT carry ferromagnetic materials with you during calibration such a\
s cellular phones.  The DJI GO 4 app will notify you if the compass is affected by strong interference after calibration is 
complete. Follow the prompts to resolve the compass issue.
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3. Hold the aircraft vertically, with the nose pointing downward, and rotate it 360 degrees around the 
center axis.
Calibration Procedures
Choose an open area to carry out the following procedures. 
1. Tap the Aircraft Status Bar in the app and select “Calibrate”, then follow the on-screen instructions.
2. Hold the aircraft horizontally and rotate 360 degrees. The Aircraft Status Indicators will go solid green.
4. Re-calibrate the aircraft if the aircraft status indicators blink red.
 If the Aircraft Status Indicators blink red and yellow after the calibr\
ation procedure, move your 
aircraft to a different location and try again.
 DO NOT calibrate the compass near metal objects such as a metal bridge,\
 cars, scaffolding.
 If the aircraft status indicator is blinking red and yellow alternately\
 after placing the aircraft on 
the ground, the compass has detected magnetic interference. Change your \
location. 
Firmware Updates
Use  DJI  GO  4  or  DJI  Assistant  2  to  update  aircraft  firmware.  Only  DJI  GO  4  can  be  used  to  update 
remote controller firmware.
Using the DJI GO 4 App
Connect  the  aircraft  and  remote  controller  and  the  DJI  GO  4  app.  You  will  be  reminded  if  a  new 
firmware upgrade is available. To start upgrading, connect your mobile d\
evice to the Internet and 
follow the on-screen instructions.
Using DJI Assistant 2
Internet and follow the instructions below to update the firmware through DJI Assistant 2:
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