DJI Fly app update v1.2.2: New function button options explained
In this five-minute video, Shawn from the YouTube channel Air Photography explains the new function button options that have become available in the latest DJI Fly app update v1.2.2. for the DJI Mavic Air 2 and the DJI Mini 2.
DJI Fly app update v1.2.2: New function button options explained
The DJI Fly app update brought the new graphics to show the orientation of the drone you’re flying but also allows you to change the options that are available by single or double-tapping the function button on your remote controller.
Shawn from Air Photography explains the new options and how to change them in this short video.
For the DJI Mavic Air 2, the new options are in bold:
- Recenter Gimbal
- Auxiliary LED
- Toggle Map/Live View
- Gimbal Follow / FPV Mode
- Advanced Camera Settings
- AE Lock/Unlock
- Hyperlapse Cruise Control
For the DJI Mini 2, the new options are in bold:
- Recenter Gimbal
- Toggle Map/Live View
- Gimbal Follow / FPV Mode
- Advanced Camera Settings
- AE Lock/Unlock
You can reprogram the function button by tapping the three dots in the DJI Fly app, going to control, and tap button customization.

Shawn said the following about the new function button options:
The DJI Fly app was recently updated to version 1.2.2 and with this update, DJI Introduced some new enhancements for both the Mavic Air 2, DJI Mini 2, and the original Mavic Mini. In this video, we are taking a look at one of the new features which allow for more options when customizing the function button.
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