To switch the DJI Flip to photo mode, tap the shooting mode icon on the right side of the DJI Fly camera view and pick Photo, or press the Photo/Video button on the RC-N3. Then press the shutter to take a picture. In video mode, the same shutter/record button starts and stops recording. The Flip shoots 48 MP or 12 MP photos and 4K video up to 100 fps.
Buttons by controller
| Controller | Take photo / record | Switch photo and video |
|---|---|---|
| RC-N3 | Shutter/Record button | Photo/Video button |
| DJI RC 2 | Focus/Shutter (photo), Record button (video) | Shooting mode on screen |
| Phone only | On-screen shutter | Shooting mode icon |
Photo modes
From DJI's specs:
- Single shot: 12 MP or 48 MP (8064 x 6048)
- Burst: 12 MP, 3, 5 or 7 frames
- AEB (bracketing): 12 MP, 3, 5 or 7 frames at 2/3 EV steps, good for HDR blends
- Timed: 12 MP, every 2 to 60 seconds
Use 48 MP in bright light for detail you can crop. In dim light, 12 MP gives cleaner results.
Video options
- 4K and 1080p at 24, 25, 30, 48, 50, 60 and 100 fps
- 4K/100fps slow motion, added in a January 2025 firmware update
- Vertical video: 2.7K (1512 x 2688) or 1080p, at up to 30 fps
- Digital zoom: up to 3x in 4K, 4x in 1080p
Record audio with your video
The Flip can record sound through the app. In the DJI Fly camera view, open settings, then Camera, turn on app recording and choose noise reduction. Supported sources include the phone's microphone, a DJI Mic 2 and Bluetooth earbuds. Turn it on before you start recording, and don't lock the phone or switch apps while filming. Audio merges into the video when you view or download it in DJI Fly. See Flip audio.
Hands-free shooting
- Palm control Smart Snaps (Follow, Dronie, Circle, Rocket, Spotlight and more) record automatically after takeoff from your hand.
- QuickShots and MasterShots fly a preset path and record on their own.
- FocusTrack follows people, but doesn't record automatically; press record yourself.
- Hyperlapse takes timed photos and builds a short video.
Tips for better footage
- Shoot in Normal or Cine mode for smooth moves. DJI recommends Normal or Cine for photos and video.
- Choose Follow gimbal mode for a level horizon.
- Check settings after every firmware update. DJI notes Flip updates reset camera settings.
- Use ND filters for natural motion blur on bright days.
Where files go: the microSD card, or 2 GB of internal storage if no card is in. To download, see Flip transfer. More settings in Flip best settings. Shop the DJI Flip.
Related guides
- How to record video and take photos with the DJI Mini 4 Pro
- How to record video and take photos with the DJI Mini 5 Pro
- How to record video and take photos with the DJI Neo
- How to record video and take photos with the DJI Avata 2
- How to record video and take photos with the DJI Mini 3
- How to tilt and rotate the camera on the DJI Flip
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