Out of the Box #2 – Understanding the Controller Screen
Learn what your drone is telling you and fly with confidence from your very first flight.
Make Sense of Your Controller Screen
When you first power up your drone, the controller screen can feel overwhelming.
Icons, numbers, warnings and maps… it’s a lot.
But once you understand what these key elements mean, everything becomes much clearer — and your flying improves instantly.
In this lesson, we break down the most important screen icons so you can understand what your drone is doing and make better decisions while flying.
Free PDF
Download the companion guide for a clear, simple reference to all the key screen icons.
Perfect to review before flying or keep handy while you practise.
What you’ll learn
What the key screen icons mean
How to read your controller display
How to use the map and compass properly
What the sensing system does (and how to set it)
How to avoid common beginner mistakes
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