How do you choose to land?

[RcHawks]

Do you land using the Goggles? I myself like to remove the goggles just before landing as I do a much better job of it being a newbie, as I get more confident I'm sure that will change. Or do you use RTH each time for your landings?

 

[NeoNeo]

Too many obstructions if flying on the property. Set the RTH altitude to 90 meters to avoid most of the tree tops. But the gaps to drop down are a bit tight. Couple days ago flying the Avata2 I didn't drop down over the garage and almost clipped a red oak tree branch. Was actually sort of in the branches and missed everything. Haven't tried RTH landing with the Neo. When testing the Avata2 it required a certain minimum altitude and distance for the RTH to work. RTH landings never-ever hit the landing pad.

If unaware. If you land the RTH home position is reset to that position. To me it seems "off". IMHO, home should be where the user is. I guess something not possible based on existing hardware and software. Guessing home position is based on the GPS module location.

Usual process. I come to a hover close to the land pad and switch from M to N mode. Goggles stay on. Some days when it is gusty VLOS landing would be easier. Trying to hit the center of the landing pad is just another developing skill. Trying to land in manual mode is beyond my ability. Even in the non dji quads in angle mode it can be a challenge to cut the throttle at the right time to prevent a bounce or drop. I usually come in with some forward velocity to reduce the effects of ground wash. Missing the landing pad has resulted in multiple propeller replacements.

 

[RcHawks]

Thank you for all the information tips, it's appreciated. I'm just beginning to pick up on the FPV mode of flying and flew around a tree on the other side of a field for the first time yesterday using my goggles 3 and it's quite a rush compared to flying with a rc display or iPad. It is great fun. I won't be flying in manual mode anytime soon though.
I'm don't use the RTH much but you never know when it will come in handy and I plan for that with the settings first thing just in case and I think your right about the RTH not being 100 percent but it does work pretty good for me. I do like to land manually 99% of the time. It did surprise me how well the Neo can handle some wind, to a point. For that reason I'm very careful about not flying very high, or when it's very windy.
Well it's about time to dig out my new Avata 2, I'm looking forward to learning all the feature it can provide the pilot with the goggles 3 and different controller syles.

 

[NeoNeo]

I understand that most DJI users are primarily into video capture. JMHO, one of the better UAS platforms when you consider camera, sensor, stabilization system, .... DJI gets poopoo as an immersive UAS. But, you need to be into modeling or at least repairing quads in non-DJI systems. I have bins of "parts", a tackle box full of various different propellers for some long gone quads. Immersive flying with the Neo and Avata2 is less stressful, bit limited, and so far in the long run maybe less $$$s. Limits are fine with me. No longer willing to spend the time and crashing tweaking the flight profile, adjusting the Tx parameters. Ok, I'm now a "lazy' immersive flier. Prefer just to charge up the batteries and go fly. With maybe an occasional firmware update.

Avata2 is significantly more powerful, faster, and less forgiving. It would not have survived most of my Neo crashes. Mass and speed and design makes it less robust. One reason my hope is that DJI will come out with a sub-250gm more powerful, immersive flying biased version of the Neo. Neo dimensions with larger capacity battery and motors. Just a bit more oomph, control in wind, and longer flight times. The replacement for the DJI FPV?

 

[RcHawks]

I'm glad I purchased a Avata 2 as well as the 2 neo's just for that reason (more power) when required.

 

[NeoNeo]

I'm glad I purchased a Avata 2 as well as the 2 neo's just for that reason (more power) when required.

My first DJI anything was the Avata2. DJI FPV was the only dji product that grabbed my attention, but had some "limits". Avata original IMO was basically lacking for what you paid v. non- dji quads if just into immersive flying. Without the Avata2 I would of never purchased the Neo. Having the Goggle3, MC3 and eventually FPV RC3 made acquiring the Neo a minimal investment. Calm to light wind days I fly the Neo. Otherwise it is Avata2 time.

Guessing DJI brain trust had a plan to hook people onto DJI quads and products with the release of the Neo. The do almost everything quad. Opportunity to sell DJI controllers and goggles to those who decided to continue in this hobby. Purchase Avata2, Minis, Mavics......

 

[RcHawks]

Each drone has it's own feel as well. I use to fly model sailplanes for the better part of 25 yrs before taking up flying drones. My first drone was a Mavic mini After a year or so I purchased a Mavic Air 2 a much different look and feel for sure. Then came the m3P and I really like the increased angles of the arms. I purchased the A3S combo that included the RC2 so that opened the door for me to buy the neo and avata 2 since it is compatible. Ah then there's the Goggles 3N and Goggles 3 for each as well as the 2 MC3's which brings me back to the landing pad option. I've always used the landing pad for take off and landing on each and every flight until the neo came along. Just the same I'm content for now anyway to continue to land with the goggles in hand until I get better. I love flying and there's not a single day passes that I don't look up at the sky and think about it looking at the weather and I've had this bug for 44years now.