Great videos, I got the platinum fly more combo and the mavmount, ordered both last week and received the mavmount over the weekend and the mavic yesterday. I've been flying for some time now, but your reviews and tips really speed up the learning, great job!!
This video answered my question. I was wondering if you still had the original Mavic and the Platinum in the same building as the Alpine white. Boy they look great together.
Question on top of the gimble theres a little yellow tab. (MINE IS RED) Do you pull off the plastic tab and if not what is it for. Of course I pull mine off. Thx you.
I've contacted you befor and you've been helpful. I have an issue. When I go into the settings, there appears in the upper right corner a red triangle and next to it it says abnormal. This is after the quad is connected. But it doesn't say what is abnormal. Also there is a intermittent fast tweet that occurs that sounds just like a smoke detector low on batteries. Anyway, if you know what may be causing this please let me know. Thanks
Thanks for the video! I pulled the trigger and upgraded from the DJI Spark to the Mavic Pro as I picked it up during Black Friday Sale. One question. How do you prevent "Braking now. Return sticks to the midpoint first"? I figured it was triggered when I flew directly towards the sun. However, it also occurred when I was flying away from the sun.
Thank you so much for this informative video, sadly DJI doesn't include some of the information you shared especially surrounding the gimbal cover and lock! Thanks so much! :)
i bought a fly-more kit. and it came with two "other" cam covers, one is a slightly tented cover with two flat tabs inside of it to hold the cam in place just as good as the factory gimbal clamp does. it beats the factory as it is only one part. the other one is black but with the front open to allow air to flow in while in flight. also has the slit for the factory rubber cover. (not available on the first one. no i do not use in flight.
FlytPath thank you for the quick response. My Platinum had the same sticker but only red. I took it. Just wanted to be sure. Great channel keep up the good work.
Hi Aldryn, great channel. I'm looking to buy either the Platinum or the Alpine White. I like the Alpine White for its camouflage color during the day but I also like the Platinum for its quietness. Which drone do you think is better for not being noticed by others? I was thinking that since the White color is harder to see, the Alpine would attract less attention once it reaches 200ft and above; however, I was still able to hear it even at the max altitude of 120m. If I can remember, I think the Platinum is nearly inaudible at 120m, but it is more noticeably seen than the Alpine version. The Alpine version still has a silver bottom with those black circular sensors, and is thus still visible too but not as much as the Platinum I suppose. I know that as the distance increases, both drones are barely noticeable but if I happen to fly near some people at 380ft, I don't want to disturb them as much as possible. I may also just wait for the Pro 2...Thanks for any input!
I like how quiet the platinum is and it does make a huge difference imo. You can split the difference and get the alpine white combo and just the quiet props.
Thank you for the advice! I was thinking about the 8331 propellers too but have you experienced any gimbal vibration when using them on the Pro? Also, are you able to hear the Platinum at 120m above you? I forgot how it sounds at that altitude..Thanks again Aldryn!
Out of the alpine white and the platinum , which one would you buy if you could only get one . The alpine white seems to be the better deal . Since you own both , and having flown both which one would you prefer to have if you could only have one? Thanks Eric...
Great video. "HELP" this is my first day with my dji mavic Platinum Pro. I downloaded the (DJI Go 4's) App but can't find the Platinum Pro under choose a device. it lists 12 drones Mavic 2 thru Matrice 210. WHAT DO I DO .
great video, i'm new to drones. bought my first a week ago (yuneec breeze) and now hooked. I travel fulltime in my 45 foot motorhome in the lower 48 states and having the ability to document my travels via drones is awesome. Now wanting to purchase the DJI Mavic but need a little more information on what type of smartphone I would need and/or Ipad. so I currently have a 4 year old Droid Turbo, seems to work fine with the Breeze, but will it work with the Mavic? Also if I decide to use an Ipad, will it need to be both WiFi and Cellular capable? thanks for any comments.
I use an ipad mini 4 with mine and a lifthor tablet holder. it does not need to have the wifi enabled and does not need to connect to any cell phone. I have about a 3 mile range or a little longer depending on how much charge the battery has in it and if its a newer battery. if you want to use your smart phone it will take android or iPhone. either one works but I have found that an android based device crashes the app more for some reason. hope this all helps you out some.
With the new release of the alpine white package that comes with a bit more in the package. If you only had one Mavic to purchase which one would buy? The alpine white or the platinum?
I just flew my new Mavic Pro Platinum for the first time today. I left everything in the settings it came. And I was flying in beginner mode. would you set your cameras on manual exposure and white balance. I noticed my exposure would change a little during video when I moved the cameras from shooting the ground straight down to forward.
If you don’t understand how to properly expose your image, for now just shoot in auto. I recommend manual when you want to take control of your photo and Video settings. Learn photo basics of iso, aperture and shutterspeed.
FlytPath Here is my first try you can see the exposure Change but it is ok was just trying to learn to fly. Took off from my yard and this was my farthest flight about 200 yards is all. Not sure what quality the video was set at. Pretty much straight out of the box settings. ua-cam.com/video/QscKPjgtvME/v-deo.html
And I don't see nothing listed below that says anything about what brand phones to use. I have a Galaxy S7, will that work on my DJI mavic Platinum I just bought?
Nice video. Also thanks for discount on mavmount. Pretty costly and similar on amazon... But I liked the orange. Also note- most of your product links go to eg amzn.to and I get unsafe site warning. So I did not want to take risk.BUT I still would like to see the stuff you use. So maybe fix that or assure me that the links are really safe? Thanks. Brogan from Seattle
Also, how do I charge the controller? Where is its charging port? There's one USB port at the base, beneath the folding hands, is that the one? Or the one on the side where you insert the phone connection cable?
We are aware that care refresh lasts for 12 months. If after that period, do you know, if you make the video that you mentioned, can you then extend it with a new policy. Seems logical to me that you could but I thought you may know. Thanks
I've had nothing but issues trying to fly my drone, something you don't realize when you decide on buying one. Everything is restricted with heliports, and try calling one to let them know and they don't even know what to say. I haven't been over 200 ft. I was told not to fly the two times I called. It's not as fun when other people messed it up doing dumb things with drones. I feel like I'm doing something bad when I go to fly mine.
There’s great places to go to fly. I prefer flying mine out of town. If youve got farm fields around in your area thats perfect. Don’t feel bad because you feel responsible.
I'm almost positive this has been covered somewhere in the comments in one of your videos, but I haven't looked for it and forgive me if you've mentioned it. The reason for the "white ring" on two of the motors and which go with props with white rings is because the Mavic has counter rotating props - a pair of each. The pair of white ring props/motors spin counter clockwise, and the pair props/motors with no ring spin clockwise. This is easily seen by noting the angle of attack of the prop blades. Most importantly for the Mavic, note that these matched props/motors are paired diagonally opposite as are the markings or lack thereof on the motors. Thus properly installed, the opposite forces of torque created by the Mavic's props/motors are thus cancelled out and this results in a stable aircraft.
Rian I’ve had that issue a couple times. Fixed it once by putting it into the mavic and Doug a firmware update. Another time on another battery that didn’t work. I Contact led dji and they swapped it out.
the smart batteries for the mavic also have firmware updates. you need to update each battery especially when you buy new ones. just stick it in the drone and then update. I have five batteries for mine and have had to update each one as I got them.
Yes and no. Depending on the damage, they will give you a quote for repair. A repair does not use up one of your two replacement options. You get 2 replacements for the first year for a low fee, but they also give you the option to pay for the repair. That repair may end up being a full replacement, but it might not technically use up one of your replacement options.
ok. then explain the different serial # persons received on aircraft after "Repair" option? (not including cosmetics repair of course). Ex. If need motor replacement. process proceeds with only a motor replacement in mind. However a totally different aircraft is returned to the customer. My drone invoice n dji refr. invoice SN# now differs from my returned craft in-hand, or maybe Dji thinks we are all Flat-Eartth-ers lol- (No stereotype intended)
D Mck from what I know dji will determine the benefit to dona replacement or not based on the damage. When I broke the leg on my mavic they gave me the option to repair the leg or swap it out. I believe dji replaces most of them because it’s a faster turn around time. But they do offer to fix them too
I'm not debating the options, Repair or Replace. It's down the pipeline of "repair" things get flushed down to "ok, here's a new/refurb. craft, everything works the same." I.E. not ALL selected options of "repair" are sent to the finished line of "repairED". A slide of hands in capitalism to keep turn around time down, I'm guessing. #MAViC Pro II - Skynet 0.2 edition. lol
A T talked about it for a minute and a half out of 14 min. Hmmm. Guess that’s about a third. 🤔 either way hope u got something useful out of the video. Thanks for watching.
Thank you. Still working on every thing. Will watch more .
Thanks for your research. I just ordered a Mavic Pro and plan to take baby steps to learn as much as I can. I'll be watching many of your videos!
The blade insertion was super useful. I was so confused before that tip.
+Edison np
Great idea to use the white one for the video: much easier to see details. Thanks!
+Roland W thanks
great video, I will use it for my students as a precursor instructional video before using the drone.
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Great videos, I got the platinum fly more combo and the mavmount, ordered both last week and received the mavmount over the weekend and the mavic yesterday. I've been flying for some time now, but your reviews and tips really speed up the learning, great job!!
Awesome to hear. Thanks for watching
Getting through more of your videos, they're very good. Well presented and helpful. Thank you.
Awesome, just got my Platinum today!!!!
Thank you for the great tips. I will now be connecting my phone to the controller and updating as you suggested.
Thanks Zill
This video answered my question. I was wondering if you still had the original Mavic and the Platinum in the same building as the Alpine white. Boy they look great together.
Always informative, thank you
Any way to turn off or dim the lights on the remote control to save battery?
Thank you and amazing video!
Great tips, much appreciated!
Question on top of the gimble theres a little yellow tab. (MINE IS RED) Do you pull off the plastic tab and if not what is it for. Of course I pull mine off. Thx you.
The white one is 🔥didn’t know they made one that color gotta have it 💯
Once again, excellent video, especially for newcomers to the Mavic Pro. Thumbs up my friend.
+harrycallaghan22 thank u
Once again you have produced an exceptional instructional video!
Thank you,
Phil
Kentucky
+Phillip Tatum huge thanks Philip
Good stuff!
Crushing out the video lately Aldryn. Nice work!
+Dean Linnell thanks dean
I like your presentation of the Mavic video
Thanks
Great video bud. Best info I've seen. thank you
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I think clear props are kinda cool!
I've contacted you befor and you've been helpful. I have an issue. When I go into the settings, there appears in the upper right corner a red triangle and next to it it says abnormal. This is after the quad is connected. But it doesn't say what is abnormal. Also there is a intermittent fast tweet that occurs that sounds just like a smoke detector low on batteries. Anyway, if you know what may be causing this please let me know. Thanks
Hi Aldryn! All your videos are always helpful, always clear, always useful! Thanks again! Cheers from Argentina
Always on point Gaston. Thanks for your support.
Yes !! you are the man packed with information.........So how can we score a shirt??
Thanks for the video! I pulled the trigger and upgraded from the DJI Spark to the Mavic Pro as I picked it up during Black Friday Sale.
One question. How do you prevent "Braking now. Return sticks to the midpoint first"? I figured it was triggered when I flew directly towards the sun. However, it also occurred when I was flying away from the sun.
+Wenzel Ablola letting go of sticks will slow your craft to a hover. Flying directly into sun sometimes triggers the front sensors
You did not offer the link that DJI suggests devices. I have Iphone X will this work?
Brilliant thanks
Thank you so much for this informative video, sadly DJI doesn't include some of the information you shared especially surrounding the gimbal cover and lock! Thanks so much!
:)
Thanks for warching
i bought a fly-more kit. and it came with two "other" cam covers, one is a slightly tented cover with two flat tabs inside of it to hold the cam in place just as good as the factory gimbal clamp does. it beats the factory as it is only one part. the other one is black but with the front open to allow air to flow in while in flight. also has the slit for the factory rubber cover. (not available on the first one. no i do not use in flight.
Well, what if you were to drill holes at the bottom near the vents, won't that allow air to get in and still protect the gimbal?
Great video as usual. What is the clear sticker with the yellow tab that sits on top of the gimbal.
JD G just another sticker. It can be taken off. But if you fly it with it on, it will prob just heat on there.
FlytPath thank you for the quick response. My Platinum had the same sticker but only red. I took it. Just wanted to be sure. Great channel keep up the good work.
Hi Aldryn, great channel. I'm looking to buy either the Platinum or the Alpine White. I like the Alpine White for its camouflage color during the day but I also like the Platinum for its quietness. Which drone do you think is better for not being noticed by others?
I was thinking that since the White color is harder to see, the Alpine would attract less attention once it reaches 200ft and above; however, I was still able to hear it even at the max altitude of 120m. If I can remember, I think the Platinum is nearly inaudible at 120m, but it is more noticeably seen than the Alpine version. The Alpine version still has a silver bottom with those black circular sensors, and is thus still visible too but not as much as the Platinum I suppose. I know that as the distance increases, both drones are barely noticeable but if I happen to fly near some people at 380ft, I don't want to disturb them as much as possible. I may also just wait for the Pro 2...Thanks for any input!
I like how quiet the platinum is and it does make a huge difference imo. You can split the difference and get the alpine white combo and just the quiet props.
Thank you for the advice! I was thinking about the 8331 propellers too but have you experienced any gimbal vibration when using them on the Pro? Also, are you able to hear the Platinum at 120m above you? I forgot how it sounds at that altitude..Thanks again Aldryn!
please review the difference drone dji mavic pro platinum vs mavic pro vs mavic pro alphine white🙏
Out of the alpine white and the platinum , which one would you buy if you could only get one . The alpine white seems to be the better deal . Since you own both , and having flown both which one would you prefer to have if you could only have one?
Thanks Eric...
+S. Kingsbury bang for buck at this point is go for alpine white combo
Different look - same price at Mavic Pro. Improved performance - $100 more.
Great video. "HELP" this is my first day with my dji mavic Platinum Pro. I downloaded the (DJI Go 4's) App but can't find the Platinum Pro under choose a device. it lists 12 drones Mavic 2 thru Matrice 210. WHAT DO I DO .
Is the Mavic Pro and the Mavic Platinum Pro the same as far as choosing a device in the App.
Hi big fan I have a ? I notice that you haven’t talk about the DJI GOGGLES AND THE RACING EDITION is there a reason why ?
I don't have them. If I did Ill for sure add a video in there. Keep checking back in case I come across a set.
great video, i'm new to drones. bought my first a week ago (yuneec breeze) and now hooked. I travel fulltime in my 45 foot motorhome in the lower 48 states and having the ability to document my travels via drones is awesome. Now wanting to purchase the DJI Mavic but need a little more information on what type of smartphone I would need and/or Ipad. so I currently have a 4 year old Droid Turbo, seems to work fine with the Breeze, but will it work with the Mavic? Also if I decide to use an Ipad, will it need to be both WiFi and Cellular capable? thanks for any comments.
Check the DJI website for the latest supported phones.
I use an ipad mini 4 with mine and a lifthor tablet holder. it does not need to have the wifi enabled and does not need to connect to any cell phone. I have about a 3 mile range or a little longer depending on how much charge the battery has in it and if its a newer battery. if you want to use your smart phone it will take android or iPhone. either one works but I have found that an android based device crashes the app more for some reason. hope this all helps you out some.
Great video.
+Only Facts thanks
With the new release of the alpine white package that comes with a bit more in the package. If you only had one Mavic to purchase which one would buy? The alpine white or the platinum?
Alpine
When you purchase the drone from dji, can you use my affiliate link? It's in the description of my last video. Thank you!
Nice video.
Thanks
Great stuff. I'm still debating which to buy. Platinum or alpine white? and whats the biggest size memory card it can use?
+bigwillystyle658 can’t go wrong with either. Not sure biggest but I’ve used a 64 in mine before
I just flew my new Mavic Pro Platinum for the first time today. I left everything in the settings it came. And I was flying in beginner mode. would you set your cameras on manual exposure and white balance. I noticed my exposure would change a little during video when I moved the cameras from shooting the ground straight down to forward.
If you don’t understand how to properly expose your image, for now just shoot in auto. I recommend manual when you want to take control of your photo and Video settings. Learn photo basics of iso, aperture and shutterspeed.
FlytPath Here is my first try you can see the exposure Change but it is ok was just trying to learn to fly. Took off from my yard and this was my farthest flight about 200 yards is all. Not sure what quality the video was set at. Pretty much straight out of the box settings. ua-cam.com/video/QscKPjgtvME/v-deo.html
Excellent video
Maybe you can do a quick video
Of the gear you use for filming your channel 🇩🇪
+Troy Kirchner thanks and sure. Most of the time I just use one camera and enhance audio with a lav
Thks four you video can I use Dji go app on mavic pro Platinum I thing is more easy four me thks
Good vid.
Thank you
And I don't see nothing listed below that says anything about what brand phones to use. I have a Galaxy S7, will that work on my DJI mavic Platinum I just bought?
Nice video. Also thanks for discount on mavmount. Pretty costly and similar on amazon...
But I liked the orange.
Also note- most of your product links go to eg amzn.to and I get unsafe site warning. So I did not want to take risk.BUT I still would like to see the stuff you use. So maybe fix that or assure me that the links are really safe? Thanks. Brogan from Seattle
Also, how do I charge the controller? Where is its charging port? There's one USB port at the base, beneath the folding hands, is that the one?
Or the one on the side where you insert the phone connection cable?
Its the micro usb on the side of the controller. Unplug that one and plug in usb to a wall or other charger.
FlytPath Thank you. I figured that out. And you're such a gentleman!
Appreciate that man
you charge the controller with the port on the SIDE of the it not the usb port on the bottom
thumbsUP!
How does the white compare to the platinum
We are aware that care refresh lasts for 12 months. If after that period, do you know, if you make the video that you mentioned, can you then extend it with a new policy. Seems logical to me that you could but I thought you may know. Thanks
Ill find out
Love the design of your shirt! Do you sell those by chance?
I made a few last year but if there's enough interest I'll get some done.
Would the IPhone 5s be fine or do you recommend any phone from the IPhone 6 and on
I haven't tested it with the 5S. As long as the processor is fast then you should be ok. Test it and let me know
What phones are recommended to operate the DJI Mavic Pro Platinum
i use a iPhone 6s, but any iPhone, including the iPhone x, should be great
I use the iPhone 6. Any newer phone with a fast processor should be good. Check the DJI website for the most up to date device compatibility.
Does the Mavic Pro platinum come with the right cable to use the newest Galaxy 9+?
Michael Halatek what does galaxy use?
FlytPath they changed their cable. It can be connected much like the Apple cord. Doesn’t matter which way the cable is oriented
Michael Halatek if u have a usb-c port. You will just need to use a usb-c to standard usb plug. Then you can use the bottom USB port on your remote.
Use only usb 2.0 whether it is micro usb or type c
Not ordinary or charge usb one
Put your name and phone # on it.
Put a geo tracker with a sound beacon on it(Tile)
So, the Mavic is different from the Phantom in that you CAN charge the remote and the battery simultaneously?
I charge my Phantom battery and remote at the same time too. I haven't had any issues.
FlytPath oh. Dji recommends that you don’t, because it can overload the charger for the Phantom. At least that’s what I was told for my P3P.
I don't do it all the time. But the times I have done it, it hasn't been an issue.
I didn't see what devices you can use for the drone.
I've had nothing but issues trying to fly my drone, something you don't realize when you decide on buying one. Everything is restricted with heliports, and try calling one to let them know and they don't even know what to say. I haven't been over 200 ft. I was told not to fly the two times I called. It's not as fun when other people messed it up doing dumb things with drones. I feel like I'm doing something bad when I go to fly mine.
There’s great places to go to fly. I prefer flying mine out of town. If youve got farm fields around in your area thats perfect. Don’t feel bad because you feel responsible.
+Video Vlogs101 ya don’t expect approval flying so close to airport. You will need to fly further away
FlytPath Not the airport. It's the heliports. There's too many and you rarely see helicopters
Video Vlogs101 well if it makes you feel better San Diego is heavily restricted too. Dji has to put in Safe guards which can be a hassle.
Good point! Don't purchase a drone hoping to fly it from your backyard without checking restrictions first.
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Hi Aldryn Mabuhay!! :) Keep the videos coming. Is Dji going to make an eclusive color for android? Perhaps a meadow green color same as with spark? :)
+Jan Michael Reyes ✌️✌️🇵🇭 not sure about color
FlytPath by the way nice t shirt bro! Cant wait for volume 2 :) Make it available locally here please.
My neighbor lives less than a mile from me and she wanted to borrow a cup of sugar, What is the payload if I duct-tape the sugar to my Mavic Pro?
You could take 3 cups I bet!
I'm almost positive this has been covered somewhere in the comments in one of your videos, but I haven't looked for it and forgive me if you've mentioned it. The reason for the "white ring" on two of the motors and which go with props with white rings is because the Mavic has counter rotating props - a pair of each. The pair of white ring props/motors spin counter clockwise, and the pair props/motors with no ring spin clockwise. This is easily seen by noting the angle of attack of the prop blades. Most importantly for the Mavic, note that these matched props/motors are paired diagonally opposite as are the markings or lack thereof on the motors. Thus properly installed, the opposite forces of torque created by the Mavic's props/motors are thus cancelled out and this results in a stable aircraft.
I noticed I must do the compass all the time or is it just me
Just you!
One of my Mavic Pro battery indicated "cell error" . How to fix.
Rian I’ve had that issue a couple times. Fixed it once by putting it into the mavic and Doug a firmware update. Another time on another battery that didn’t work. I Contact led dji and they swapped it out.
the smart batteries for the mavic also have firmware updates. you need to update each battery especially when you buy new ones. just stick it in the drone and then update. I have five batteries for mine and have had to update each one as I got them.
Please clarify: DJi refresh does NOT REPAIR your drone, It is ALWAYS REPLACED.
Yes and no. Depending on the damage, they will give you a quote for repair. A repair does not use up one of your two replacement options. You get 2 replacements for the first year for a low fee, but they also give you the option to pay for the repair. That repair may end up being a full replacement, but it might not technically use up one of your replacement options.
ok. then explain the different serial # persons received on aircraft after "Repair" option? (not including cosmetics repair of course). Ex. If need motor replacement. process proceeds with only a motor replacement in mind. However a totally different aircraft is returned to the customer. My drone invoice n dji refr. invoice SN# now differs from my returned craft in-hand, or maybe Dji thinks we are all Flat-Eartth-ers lol- (No stereotype intended)
D Mck from what I know dji will determine the benefit to dona replacement or not based on the damage. When I broke the leg on my mavic they gave me the option to repair the leg or swap it out. I believe dji replaces most of them because it’s a faster turn around time. But they do offer to fix them too
I'm not debating the options, Repair or Replace. It's down the pipeline of "repair" things get flushed down to "ok, here's a new/refurb. craft, everything works the same." I.E. not ALL selected options of "repair" are sent to the finished line of "repairED". A slide of hands in capitalism to keep turn around time down, I'm guessing. #MAViC Pro II - Skynet 0.2 edition. lol
Did you crash it? If you have a refresh program, I would opt for replacements. You get two replacements in that year span.
Update!! Drone Registration in the US is back in affect as of 12/12/2017.
The white mavic is like that one albino kid that nobody likes... Sad
1/3 of the video you explaining dji refresh program! Wtf dude?
A T talked about it for a minute and a half out of 14 min. Hmmm. Guess that’s about a third. 🤔 either way hope u got something useful out of the video. Thanks for watching.
@@FlytPath he must be using that common core math.