What happens if the DJI Mavic 4 Pro's battery level drops too low during flight?

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What happens if the DJI Mavic 4 Pro's battery level drops too low during flight: The DJI Mavic 4 Pro is equipped with an intelligent power management system that constantly monitors the battery level in real time during flight. When the system detects that the battery level has dropped to a threshold where only enough power remains to return to the Home Point, Low Battery Return to Home (Low Battery RTH) mode is automatically activated. The user receives an audible and visual notification in the DJI Fly app and has a few seconds to cancel or confirm the process before it is automatically executed.

If the operator decides to cancel the return and continue the flight, the system continues to monitor the remaining power level. If it drops to a critical point where even returning to the Home Point is not possible, the drone initiates an automatic controlled descent to attempt to land safely at the current location. Importantly, during this phase, the pilot can still maneuver horizontally to try to choose a suitable landing spot.

The system is also designed to prevent the drone from falling abruptly. Even if its battery is nearly depleted, the DJI Mavic 4 Pro will maintain enough power for smooth descent and stabilization maneuvers for a few additional seconds. This window is crucial to prevent damage to the equipment and to protect people or property on the ground. However, pushing the vertical throttle during this process could interrupt the automatic landing, which is not recommended.

To maximize safety and prevent these types of critical scenarios, it is recommended to begin long flights with fully charged batteries, avoid strong wind conditions that increase power consumption, and set an appropriate RTH value for altitude and distance. Using the real-time information provided by the DJI Fly app and paying attention to the on-screen visual indicators helps you make safer and more efficient decisions during operations.