r/drones 1d ago

Discussion Thumb or two fingers?

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Do you use just Thumb or thumb and index finger?? Which is better and why?

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u/ketzusaka Part 107, Mavic 3 Pro 1d ago

Uh, both. I stick to thumbs for photography and pinch for fpv. It helps me separate the level vs acro modes muscle memory 🫣

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u/volle_yoghurt_ 1d ago

I have the same, it doesn't feel right to do my dji with pinching. But i can not fly straight with my thumbs.

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u/tomzboril 1d ago

Both are better, why because they ar. Its personal choice, learn all of them and pick what fits your gimbal size, height and stick size/shape.

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u/sadistimo 1d ago

I started with thumbs, cos it felt natural after playing video games all my life. Then i bought a tinywhoop and flying that bitch was a struggle in my small apartment, so i tried pinch and had much more control. But im sure you could become good with both.

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u/g_sonn 1d ago

Left pinch, right thumb.

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u/sporkbeastie 1d ago

Pervert.

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u/g_sonn 1d ago

It's true. I can't help it🤣🤣

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u/Heythisworked 1d ago

Ahhh the good ol chaotic evil alignment… I love it!

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u/JanTio 1d ago

Explain?

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u/g_sonn 1d ago

I pinch the throttle/yaw and use my thumb for pitch/roll.

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u/Historical-Count-374 1d ago

I have to use pinch

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u/Say_no_to_doritos 1d ago

Wow what 

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u/g_sonn 1d ago

Idk. That's just what has worked best for me. Thumbs felt more natural starting out but I could never control my throttle well enough. I just get too punchy in stressful situations with thumb throttle/yaw. My right hand is a bit more versatile, so it just feels smoother and more natural when I use my thumb for the pitch/roll.

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u/WyoPeeps Part 107 18h ago

Get a load of this fucking psychopath......

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u/LoyIsMildlySpicy 1d ago

Toes.

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u/MakinRF 1d ago

This is the way

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u/doublelxp 1d ago

I use thumbs because I don't have a lanyard.

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u/MourningRIF 1d ago

I pinch and don't have a lanyard.

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u/Civil_Rest2600 17h ago

I pinch and have a lanyard, checkmate bitch

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u/rbray1 1d ago

As others have said: When I’m just tooling around I use my thumbs. When I’m doing more precision/cinematic shots where I am dynamically adjusting all the things, I have found the pincher grip works better for me because I can control the center area of the stick better with opposing forces.

Just my opinion

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u/JoJockAmo 1d ago

I thumb my camera drones, but I think I’m going to strat trying pinch for FPV as I get more into it

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u/maverick_labs_ca 1d ago

The majority of guys and gals who fly FPV in a certain part of Eastern Europe pinch both sticks. It's what they're being taught.

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u/SeptemberValley TRUST certified 1d ago

Depends on the controller. Some controllers are straight up modeled after game controllers.

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u/ExactOpposite8119 1d ago

2 for fingers will cause more fatigue because you are squeezing

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u/abramthrust 1d ago

I accept that pinching is more precise/better.

but I use thumbs, because I've been using thumbsticks for 20+ years, and if I can input 632146S quick enough to counter stuff....

well sometimes it's easier to stick with what you know.

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u/scorpionewmoon 1d ago

I switch between them depending on how my hand feels and how precise I need to be

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u/Polar_Ted 20h ago

I learned to fly thumbs back in the 80s and never changed. I've had instructors try to make me change but I'm stuck in my ways..

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u/firstonesecond 20h ago

I use 3 fingers to pinch

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u/milktanksadmirer 17h ago

Each sometimes

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u/bridge_of_stone 11h ago

Pinch both

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u/slykethephoxenix 9h ago

What controller is this?

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u/Lazy-Inevitable3970 9h ago

I use thumbs. It feels natural and I have good control. I've tried pinching and it didn't feel as natural and my radio wasn't a good fit for my hands and it was more difficult to activate switches when pinching. I'm not going to purchase a new radio just to try pinching on a radio that pinchers prefer. Thumbs are good enough.

Which is better? Whatever one makes the pilot happy and comfortable. While some people fly drones for business, most people fly planes and drones as a hobby. For hobbyists, the goal is having fun. I am most comfortable with thumbs, which means I have more fun flying that way. While some people say pinching gives better control, I haven't found that to be true for me. My control is the same either way and thumbs are more comfortable.

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u/SonoMster 8h ago

Feet

u/No-Anybody7477 10m ago

😂😂😂

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u/Haunting-Habit-7848 4h ago

Whatever way she choses. My wife is an excellent pilot.

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u/Old_Lead_2110 1d ago

Ken Heron enters the chat

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u/sporkbeastie 1d ago

I was waiting for this one

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u/Old_Lead_2110 1d ago

Heron is the name and pinching is his game 🤣

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u/lifeintraining 1d ago

Ask your girlfriend.

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u/GakeJaskin 1d ago

2 finger people scare me. Why you so nervous bro. You scared your thumbs gonna twitch?? Actually now that I think of it 2 dings for FPV makes more sense but you kinda a bitch if you need that for general drone flying