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🛸 Nix Drones Fleet – Master Command Cheat Sheet

  • Writer: John Nickolls
    John Nickolls
  • 11 hours ago
  • 2 min read

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📷 Photo Settings


🟥 Nemesis (Mavic 2 Pro)

  • RAW + JPEG

  • Aspect: 3:2 (20MP full sensor)

  • ISO: 100–400 (clean to 800)

  • Shutter: 1/80–1/250 (land) / 1/500+ (action)

  • White Balance: 5600K ☀️ / 4800K 🌅 / 4000K 🌙

🟦 Zoom (Mini 4 Pro)

  • RAW + JPEG

  • Aspect: 4:3 (max res)

  • ISO: 100–200 (noisy >800)

  • Shutter: 1/60–1/250 (land) / 1/500+ (action)

  • White Balance: 5600K ☀️ / 4800K 🌅 / 3200–4000K 🌙

🟩 Twitch (Spark)

  • JPEG only

  • Aspect: 4:3

  • ISO: 100 (usable up to 400)

  • Shutter: 1/100–1/250 (land) / 1/500+ (action)

  • White Balance: Lock (same presets as above)

🟨 Sneaker (Neo)

  • RAW + JPEG

  • Aspect: 4:3 (12MP)

  • ISO: 100–200 (OK up to 800)

  • Shutter: 1/60–1/200 (land) / 1/500+ (action)

  • White Balance: 5600K ☀️ / 4800K 🌅 / 4000K 🌙


🎥 Video Settings


🟥 Nemesis (Mavic 2 Pro)

  • 4K up to 60fps

  • Colour: Dlog-M 10-bit 🎨 or Normal 🌈

  • Shutter: Double FPS → 1/60s or 1/120s

  • ND Filters: Essential

  • ISO: 100–400 (OK to 800)

🟦 Zoom (Mini 4 Pro)

  • 4K up to 60fps

  • Colour: Dlog-M 🎨 or Normal 🌈

  • Shutter: 1/60s or 1/120s

  • ND Filters: Essential

  • ISO: 100–400 (avoid >800)

🟩 Twitch (Spark)

  • 1080p 30fps

  • Colour: Normal only

  • Shutter: 1/60s

  • ND Filters: Helpful

  • ISO: 100–200

🟨 Sneaker (Neo)

  • 4K up to 60fps

  • Colour: Normal 🌈

  • Shutter: 1/60s or 1/120s

  • ND Filters: Optional but good

  • ISO: 100–400


🎮 Flight & Gimbal


🟥 Nemesis – Cine mode, pitch 15–18, smoothness 20–25, Bypass sensors.🟦 Zoom – Cine mode, pitch 15–20, smoothness 20–25, Bypass sensors.🟩 Twitch – Tripod mode, pitch 10–15, smoothness 20–25, basic sensors.🟨 Sneaker – Cine mode, pitch 15–20, smoothness 20–25, no sensors (fly smart).


🎨 Pixelmator Editing Baselines


🟥 Nemesis (Mavic 2 Pro)

  • Exposure +0.10–0.20

  • Shadows +25–35

  • Highlights –40 to –55

  • Contrast +12–18

  • Vibrance +15–20

  • Saturation +5

  • Sharpening +20 / 0.8 / +15

  • Dehaze +10–15

🟦 Zoom (Mini 4 Pro)

  • Exposure +0.10–0.25

  • Shadows +30–40

  • Highlights –35 to –50

  • Contrast +10–15

  • Vibrance +20–25

  • Saturation +5

  • Sharpening +25 / 0.8 / +20

  • Dehaze +15–20

🟩 Twitch (Spark)

  • Exposure +0.05–0.15

  • Shadows +20–30

  • Highlights –20 to –30

  • Contrast +8–12

  • Vibrance +15–20

  • Saturation +5

  • Sharpening +30 / 0.6 / +15

  • Dehaze +8–12

🟨 Sneaker (Neo)

  • Exposure +0.10–0.20

  • Shadows +25–35

  • Highlights –30 to –45

  • Contrast +8–12

  • Vibrance +15–20

  • Saturation +5

  • Sharpening +25 / 0.7 / +15

  • Dehaze +10–15


✨ Strengths & Roles


🟥 Nemesis – Dynamic range king, sunsets, pro landscapes.🟦 Zoom – Versatile, sensors, Dlog-M, travel-friendly.🟩 Twitch – Fun flyer, daylight, quick memories.🟨 Sneaker – Pocket drone, casual fun, “sketchbook flights.”


⚡ Master Tips


✅ Always lock WB (never Auto)✅ Expose for highlights → lift shadows later✅ Vibrance, not saturation, for natural edits✅ Save Pixelmator presets for each drone✅ Smooth stick inputs = cinematic footage every time


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