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Model-Specific Guide

🌌 Northern Lights Photography with DJI Drones

Precise settings per drone – incl. Mavic 4 Pro and Mini 5

This guide is organized by DJI model. Each drone has different limitations for sensor, shutter speed, and stability – therefore, the settings here are not generic, but tailored to each specific model.

MINI Series

Mini 3 · Mini 3 Pro · Mini 4 Pro · Mini 5

AIR Series

Air 2S · Air 3 · Air 3S

MAVIC Series

Mavic 3 Classic · Mavic 3 Pro · Mavic 4 Pro

DJI MINI Series

Compact drones – max 2s shutter

DJI Mini 3

Sensor

1/1.3"

Aperture

f/1.7

Max Shutter

2s

Mode: Photo → PRO

Format: RAW · 12 MP

Shutter: 2s

ISO: 4000–6400

WB: 3800–4200K

Focus: ∞

Flight altitude: 20–30 m

PRESET

2s – ISO 5000 – WB 4000K

DJI Mini 3 Pro

Sensor

1/1.3"

Aperture

f/1.7

Max Shutter

2s

Format: RAW · 12 MP

Shutter: 2s

ISO: 3200–5000

WB: 4000K

Focus: ∞

Flight altitude: 20–40 m

PRESET

2s – ISO 4000 – WB 4000K

DJI Mini 4 Pro

Sensor

1/1.3"

Aperture

f/1.7

Max Shutter

2s + Night

Mode: PRO recommended

Format: RAW · 12 MP

Shutter: 2s

ISO: 3200–6400

WB: 4000K

Flight altitude: 20–40 m

PRESET

2s – ISO 4000 – WB 4000K

NEW

DJI Mini 5

Sensor

1/1.3"+

Aperture

f/1.7–1.8

Max Shutter

2s

Format: RAW · 12 MP

Shutter: 2s

ISO: 3200–6400

WB: 4000K

Flight altitude: 20–40 m

PRESET

2s – ISO 4000 – WB 4000K

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DJI AIR Series

Balanced performance – larger sensors

DJI Air 2S

Sensor

1"

Aperture

f/2.8

Max Shutter

2s

Format: RAW · 20 MP

Shutter: 2s

ISO: 1600–3200

WB: 4000K

Flight altitude: 40–60 m

PRESET

2s – ISO 2500 – WB 4000K

DJI Air 3

Sensor

Dual

Aperture

f/1.7

Max Shutter

2s

Lens: Wide prioritized

Format: RAW · 12 MP

Shutter: 2s

ISO: 3200

WB: 4000K

Flight altitude: 40–60 m

PRESET

2s – ISO 3200 – WB 4000K

DJI Air 3S

Sensor

1" Wide

Aperture

f/1.8

Max Shutter

2.5s (PRO)

Format: RAW · 12 MP

Shutter: 2.5s

ISO: 3200

WB: 4000K

Focus: ∞

Flight altitude: 40–60 m

PRESET

2.5s – ISO 3200 – WB 4000K

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DJI MAVIC Series

Professional – large sensors & long exposure

DJI Mavic 3 Classic

Sensor

MFT

Aperture

f/2.8–11

Max Shutter

8s+

Format: RAW · 20 MP

Aperture: f/2.8

Shutter: 4–6s

ISO: 1600–2500

WB: 4000K

Flight altitude: 60–100 m

PRESET

5s – ISO 2000 – f/2.8

DJI Mavic 3 Pro

Sensor

MFT (Wide)

Aperture

f/2.8

Max Shutter

8s+

Format: RAW · 20 MP

Shutter: 4–6s

ISO: 1600–2500

WB: 4000K

Flight altitude: 60–120 m

PRESET

5s – ISO 2000 – f/2.8

NEW

DJI Mavic 4 Pro

Sensor

New Gen Pro

Aperture

Variable

Max Shutter

8s+

Format: RAW · Max resolution

Aperture: f/2.8

Shutter: 5–8s

ISO: 1600–3200

WB: 4000K

Flight altitude: 60–120 m

PRESET

6s – ISO 2000 – f/2.8

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General Rules (All Models)

Universal tips for aurora photography

Ignore MM/EV

Metering doesn't work for aurora – trust your settings and histogram

Use Histogram

Don't trust the preview – histogram is your best friend

Hover 5–10 sec

Let the drone stabilize completely before capturing

Shoot Series

Take 10–20 photos per location for best results

Stability > Altitude

A stable hover matters more than maximum height

Check Wind

Fly in calm conditions – wind causes blur on long exposures

This guide is designed for direct use and can be expanded with future DJI models.

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