How to Connect DJI Mavic Pro to a Phone or Tablet

Authored by: Support.com Tech Pro Team

1. Introduction

In This Guide

You'll Learn:

  • How to connect your mobile device to the DJI Mavic Pro drone over Wi-Fi.

You'll Need:

  • A mobile device with the DJI GO 4 app already installed.

2. Safety First

As with all Drone flying, please keep the following in mind:

  • Make sure you are properly registered with the Federal Aviation Administration, or qualify to fly without registration.
  • Make sure you have permission to fly from the person or group that owns the land you'll be over.
  • Make sure you are in-touch with the control tower before flying near an airport.
  • Make sure there's no obstructions, such as power lines or trees, above your flight area that could cause problems.
  • Make sure there's no one below your flight area that could be hurt.
  • Make sure you are not near government infrastructure or other sensitive properties.
  • Make sure the weather is safe to fly in.
  • Make sure you keep your drone in your sight at all times, and get help from an observer if necessary.

For more detailed information, please visit:
http://knowbeforeyoufly.org/

3. Ready Drone for Wi-Fi

  1. Locate the sticker with the QR code and Wi-Fi credentials:
  2. On one of the front arms of the drone
Sticker highlighted on the front arm of the drone.
  1. Or, you can take note of the Wi-Fi credentials from inside the drone's battery compartment
Sticker highlighted inside drone's battery compartment.
  1. With the drone turned off, locate the Control Mode switch on the right side of the drone and toggle it to the WIFI position.
Control Mode switch highlighted on right side of drone.
  1. Make sure the rubber and plastic gimbal covers and gimbal clamp are removed, and the drone is unfolded so the gimbal and propellers can move freely during the warm up process.
Gimbal rubber and plastic covers, gimbal clamp removed from drone.
  1. Press and release the power button, then press it again quickly and hold it until you hear it make the initialization sound.
Power button highlighted on top of drone.

4. Connect with QR Code

  1. Launch the DJ GO 4 app on your mobile device.
DJI GO 4.
  1. Make sure Mavic Pro is selected in the app. If it isn't, tap the device's name in the top left corner.
Drone name highlighted in mobile app.
  1. And select Mavic Pro from the list.
Mavic Pro drone highlighted on selection screen.
  1. Then tap the menu icon in the top right corner.
Menu icon highlighted in mobile app.
  1. And select Scan QR Code.
Scan QR Code option highlighted in app menu.
  1. Point the mobile device's camera to the QR code and make sure it's placed within the square box in the middle of the screen.
Focus box highlighted in QR scanner.
  1. Hold steady for the QR code to be scanned to establish the connection.

5. Connect to Drone Wi-Fi (Android)

Depending on what device (Smartphone or Tablet) and which generation you have, the menu theme and options might look slightly different on your screen. However, the steps should be similar across all Android devices and generations.

  1. Open Settings on your mobile device.
Android Settings.
  1. Go to Wi-Fi.
Settings menu with Wi-Fi highlighted.
  1. Select the Wi-Fi network that matches the one you retrieved earlier.
Wi-Fi list with Mavic highlighted.
  1. Enter the Wi-Fi password, then tap Connect.
Wi-Fi password entry with Connect highlighted.

6. Connect to Drone Wi-Fi (iOS)

Depending on what device (iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch) and which generation you have, the menu theme and options might look slightly different on your screen. However, the steps should be the same across all iOS devices and generations.

  1. Open Settings on your mobile device.
iOS Settings.
  1. Go to Wi-Fi.
Settings menu with Wi-Fi listed. Screenshot
  1. Select the Wi-Fi network that matches the one you retrieved earlier.
Wi-Fi list with Mavic highlighted. Screenshot
  1. Enter the Wi-Fi password, then tap Join to connect.
Wi-Fi password entry with Join highlighted. Screenshot

7. Install the App for Your DJI Mavic Pro Drone

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