FocusTrack
Also known as: DJI FocusTrack, subject tracking suite
DJI umbrella name for its subject-tracking modes, including ActiveTrack, Spotlight and Point of Interest, which keep a person or object in frame automatically.
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What it means
FocusTrack groups several intelligent flight modes on many DJI drones. ActiveTrack follows a subject and moves with it, Spotlight keeps the camera locked on the subject while you fly freely, and Point of Interest circles around it. Together they cover most solo filming needs.
You select a subject on the screen, usually by drawing a box or tapping a recognized person or vehicle, then choose the mode. The drone and gimbal handle framing, while you control speed, direction or distance depending on the mode.
Availability and capabilities vary by drone model and firmware, so check what yours supports.
How it works in practice
For solo riders, ActiveTrack lets the drone follow you on a bike, skis or a walk. For two-person shoots, Spotlight lets the pilot fly a creative path while the camera stays on the subject.
Start in open areas with clear lines of sight, ideally on a wide trail or an open slope. Wear contrasting clothing so the drone can recognize you easily against the background, and move at moderate speeds while you learn how the system behaves.
Keep your thumbs on the sticks during tracking, ready to take over. You can usually override or stop the tracking at any time, and it is worth practicing that before you rely on it.
What to watch out for
Tracking can lose the subject behind trees, in crowds or when lighting changes suddenly. The drone may stop, hover or switch to another subject. Plan routes with clear views.
Obstacle avoidance helps but is not perfect, especially sideways and backward, and it may not see thin branches or wires. Do not use tracking in dense forest or near power lines.
Local rules often require the pilot to keep the drone in visual line of sight even when it flies itself. A self-filming rider cannot watch the drone, so a spotter is wise.
How RawClip handles it
Tracking clips give a third-person view of your ride that a helmet camera cannot capture on its own. Upload them with your POV footage, and RawClip combines both perspectives into one highlight.