DJI Air 3S & Mini 4 Pro Golden Hour & Sunrise Hyperlapse Secrets

ISO 100
White Balance Lock Somewhere Between 5800 & 6000
Shutter Auto
Save to RAW
No ND for Hyperlapse
ND 32 for Gold Hour Drone Footage

Learn how to capture stunning golden hour and sunrise hyperlapses with the DJI Air 3S and DJI Mini 4 Pro. In this tutorial, I’ll walk you through my exact hyperlapse settings, tips for course lock, and how to avoid common mistakes when shooting timelapse and hyperlapse footage at sunrise.

I filmed this episode in Saskatchewan, Canada, where the wide-open skies and golden hour light make for some of the most breathtaking drone footage you can capture. From setting up your interval timing, ISO and white balance, to choosing the right exposure and EV settings, this guide will help you make the most out of your DJI drone.

Whether you’re flying the Air 3S or the Mini 4 Pro, these techniques will give you smoother results, longer-lasting flights, and timelapse videos that stand out. I’ll also share why sunrise is so unpredictable compared to sunset, and why chasing it is worth the early mornings.

In this video you’ll learn:

The best DJI hyperlapse settings for sunrise and golden hour

How to use course lock hyperlapse mode for smooth cinematic motion

Why 2-second intervals give the most flexible footage

How to capture the full experience of sunrise, not just the shot

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0:00-0:32 intro
0:33-1:26 Timing is Key!
1:27-3:06 Sunrise Picture
3:07-5:15 Dji Mini 4 Pro Hyperlapse Settings
5:16-6:35 DJI Air 3s Hyperlapse Settings
6:36-7:26 DJI Obstacle Avoidance Problems
7:27-9:18 Golden Hour Drone Magic