[uvc-youtube id=”DMfcf69VIrM” width=”560″ height=”315″ autoplay=”0″ controls=”1″]  GPS mode also works as a safety feature.

The GPS Mode makes the PHANTOM a high tech, all-in-one small Quad Copter  designed for multi-rotor enthusiasts.

GPS mode and the Attitude mode are just two of the high tech features that the DJI Phantom radio controlled vehicle has.

The GPS mode on the DJI Phantom puts the brakes on when pulling back on the throttle, opposed to the attitude mode the UAV will coaster on down the same line of flight. This can be real safety feature that will stop the flying vehicle before it makes contact with obstacles, without the actions of the pilot that would be inevitable.

A another feature of the DJI Phantom is the IOC Mode, it is an innovative advantaged high tech feature in a UAV at this price level.

It is called the;  Intelligent Orientation Control modes, there is the Home Lock Mode, and the Course Lock Mode. This feature makes the flying UAV more simplified and easy, they are programmed software options that can be selected on or off, and they guide the flight control and the positioning from the GPS. 

The safety feature of the GPS mode.

The GPS mode particularly will save the UAV from involuntary damage, the potential damage can be from things like flying into trees, walls and other obstacles. Any one crash into a hard obstacle  can potentially damage rotors, landing gear or just be really inconvenient like getting the vehicle stuck up on a high tree branch.  It is made out of plastic after all, a light structure with the weight slightly increased with a on board camera.

The cruise of the Attitude Mode.

The Attitude Mode can be viewed as more like an air break that slows down the speed of the vehicle in the direction of travel, while keeping the same altitude.  The vehicle will also be affected by the force of wind in this mode, the vehicle will drift if it is being buffeted by a sizable wind force.  After reaching the 300 meter mark, the auto pilot program,  will activate and bring the vehicle to where the vehicle launched from.

Both the GPS mode and the Attitude Mode are very useful features that increase the safety factor and also the pleasure of flying damage free vehicle for as long as possible.

To see video demonstration of these features, click here.