If your drone stops climbing at 30m, 50m, or 120m, it’s usually because the default limit is still active — not because something is wrong with the drone.
Today I’m going to show you how to adjust the flight limits on your DJI drone, and I’ll be using the DJI Mini 5 Pro as the example.
SECTION 1 — Open DJI Fly & Connect Your Drone
Power on your Mini 5 Pro and your controller, then open the DJI Fly app. Make sure the drone is connected and you see the camera view.
SECTION 2 — Go to the Safety Menu
Tap the three dots in the top‑right corner. Select the Safety tab — this is where all your flight limit settings live.
SECTION 3 — Adjust Obstacle Avoidance Mode
The Mini 5 Pro has three different Obstacle Avoidance Modes.
- Brake (Default): When the drone detects an obstacle, it stops and hovers. This is the safest mode and the default setting on the Mini 5 Pro. Great for beginners and general flying.
- Bypass: The drone will automatically try to fly around the obstacle. This mode is more advanced. It uses the drone’s sensors to find a safe path, but it’s not perfect — so use it in open areas.
- Off: Obstacle sensing is disabled. The drone will NOT stop or avoid anything. Only use this when flying indoors or in very tight spaces where sensors might get confused.
SECTION 4 — Adjust Max Altitude
Scroll down to Max Altitude.
Explain:
“This controls how high your drone can fly. The Mini 5 Pro supports up to 500 meters, but always follow your local laws.”
Show how to adjust:
- Tap the number
- Drag the slider or type a new value
- Tap OK
If stuck at 30m or 50m:
“That usually means the limit is set too low, or you’re in a restricted airspace.”
SECTION 5 — Adjust Max Distance
Right below it, you’ll see Max Distance.
Explain:
“This controls how far your drone can fly from the home point. You can set a custom distance or choose No Limit.”
Show how to toggle or adjust.
SECTION 6 — Auto Return‑to‑Home (RTH) Altitude
The Auto RTH Altitude is one of the most important safety settings on your Mini 5 Pro. If your RTH altitude is too low, the drone might fly straight into a tree or building on the way back. If it’s too high, it wastes battery climbing unnecessarily