I bought the Air....my first DJI product. Man ....the service beat everyone hands down. And im not just saying that. I can tell you if you want to hear it So....watching this video was to see what you wanted and used. You got me on 3 of them. Controller case Cables Tablet holder My phone is a NOTE 8. Which doesn't fit well at all especially in a case. The holder will do the trick but the stock cable won't work. Ive been a subscriber for awhile just because i like the way you present. I will be buying off your links and thank you.
Rick, I just got my first drone, the Mavic Air, and flew it for the first time today. It was pretty cool. Just wanted to say that I really enjoy your videos - they are very informative and have really helped me prepare so I don't feel so overwhelmed. Keep up the great work and I look forward to more!
Every last accessory that you have spoken about in this video I own already do to you and speaking about this in previous videos love your videos with some Albans👍🏼👍🏼❤️
"They're on my remote every time I fly." That comment hit home. Never know when that antenna booster will be needed, so good idea to use every time. I admit to only using mine once when I got it, and then it has sat in the drone's case since. Should I need it, when seconds count, it may very well be too late to fiddle around with putting it on. I'm going to make it part of my usual routine.
Doug, thanks for the post and I'm glad you enjoyed the clip. I use a lot of high-tech gear and will be expanding the channel to cover more gear than just drones. Please let me know if you think these types of clips are something you'd find value in so I have some feedback on the expansion. Rick
Thanks for the post and I'm glad you enjoyed the clip. These are just the first 5, I'll have a few more clips covering cases, filters and chargers as soon as I finish testing them in a week or so. Be sure to subscribe to the channel so you don't miss anything. Rick
You're a dedicated man, sir. Thanks for the time you put into these productions, my own poor efforts have shown me the sort of thought that must go into something as penetrating and sometimes very comprehensive as yours. Sub'd a while back so can't do it again....
Hey Rick absolutely love the channel. I recently purchased a Mavic Air Fly More using the iPhone 6S+ as my 1st drone and love it! I now wish to add an Ipad Mini 2 for more screen real estate but am told that the WiFi only version has no GPS chip and the WiFi + 3G does have a GPS chip. My question is the GPS chip necessary the render satellite maps?
The Mavic Air is an amazing quad and a lot of fun to fly. These accessories will help make your flights a little safer and more fun. Thanks for posting and I hope you'll stop back soon. Here's a link to the accessories I covered - www.dronevalley.com/store/c14/Mavic_Air_Accessories.html
Okay, actually like your informative videos. I'm a videographer and the video/audio are top notch. Like to see some of the videos you've shot with all of your drones. Also, I bought the landing pad and the week I bought it came in very useful. Had no place to land except sand or grass .. the drone seems to find the landing home point easier. Very cool.
Todd, thanks for the post and your business. I use one every time I fly and even when I'm not landing on it, it provides a great place to keep my extra gear dry. Stay tuned and I'll be posting more content this week. Rick
Really appreciate the review and suggestions. I'm interested in the controller case but do have the following concern. I did purchase the fly more combo so I do have a means to carry all in a very efficient package. I do follow your logic about removing the control sticks on a frequent basis. My question is, if I opted to purchase a controller case, then how do I travel with my charger/spare battery? Even if you only had the charger to take along, are you just leaving it loose in your luggage?
Rick, have you had a chance to look over my unique landing gear legs that attached once and left on because they don’t interfere with folding or storing? Far better than anything offered by anyone else.
Thank you for all your videos and reviews. Unfortunately the tablet holder you reviewed did not work at all for me. The first one came with broken screw and plastic and the other did not tighten enough to hold my Huawei tablet which is same size as the Ipad Mini. After buying and returning several others, I ended up buying the MavMount and I must say that is the best tablet holder I have tried and bought. This one fits into the remote for Spark, Mavic Pro and Mavic Air. I am not sure if you have done any reviews for that. Moral of story, you get what you pay for. Keep flying.
I would have liked to see the tablet adapter with the antenna extenders on at the same time. I really like and enjoy your videos, thank you. I have picked up a lot of tips and great information. Keep it up please.
Great tips Rick, I have an other one. When you look closely to the camera you can see that there is no UV filter before the lens, it is just a rubber ring with no glass in it. So a must buy will be an UV filter to protect the lens from dirt and mosquitoes.
Great to see you stopping by and I agree. I am actually in the process of testing several sets of Mavic Air filters and will be doing a clip in a week or so for their review. Let me ask you what filters you use most often in addition to the UV. ND4, ND8, ND16, ND32? I'm trying to decide which set to add to our site and want to make sure I put a good kit together. Thanks, Rick
I really like the Polar Pro filters. In Holland a ND4 or ND8 is sufficient, maybe in the summer ND16. Polar Pro have made different sets of ND4, ND8 and ND16 filters: the standard collection, the Shutter collection and the Vivid collection. What will be the best one to pick? www.polarprofilters.com/collections/dji-mavic-air-filters-and-accessories
Hi Rick. Very smart and interesting accessories. I already have a few for my mavic air. I’m deciding on a tablet holder myself. I really like the one you have. Is it ok to release the name of that one ? I’d like to get it. I’m living in Norway. Funny place for an Italian, Brooklyn born and raised... Happy wife, happy life ! 😂🇺🇸 Thanks. Best regards Richie. P.S. Great videos all the time !!
Rick, the GOPRO Casey does it all. I watched another guys demo and you can store even some batteries in the Casey. Checked one out and it does work as a small but utilitarian carry case.
Ken, there are a lot of smaller "combo" cases on the market for the Mavic Air and I've actually been testing a few of them for the past few weeks. I'll be doing a clip to review these in a week or so to try and help point out a few differences. While I do like the combo style cases for daily travel, I still prefer the split cases like I showed in this clip for travel. They just seem to pack cleaner in a larger suitcase. Stay tuned as I have a pile of other gear I'll be reviewing. Thanks for the post! Rick
I'm a bit sceptical of the reflectors, though I admit I've never used them. The thing is, the signal from the antennas that bounces off the reflector travels twice the antenna-reflector distance more than the direct line distance from the antenna. At 5.8GHz, one quarter wavelength, and so the difference between a power peak and a zero is 1.3 cm. If this is twice the antenna-reflector distance, what benefit do you gain from them?
Another great video well done. My issue is with the OTG cable I bought; it doesn't transfer the battery or height distance information, the DJI app only registers n/a and I have found the other people have the same. Is this because DJI do not support the cable and should I bought a different one? Thanks
Simon, thanks for the post and that issue with the cable is an unfortunate artifact of the last firmware update DJI released. Currently those details are not visible when you're using the cable bu I'm hoping it will be corrected with the next update. You have the right cable but they "broke" this functionality wit the update. If it's any consolation, it's missing as well when using the DJI goggles so that gives me hope they'll get it sorted. Rick
Hi I'm in Australia great advice It's hot and dusty where I am living , any idea if your products are in Australia . I use a piece of conveyor belt for my landing pad ,I'm interested in the adapter and contrioler case.
For the landing pad size you purchased, it looks sufficient for your mavic air. Would you say that its suitable for a p4? I would just like to purchase one that would be suitable for both.
I don't care that you sell some of these accessories as I have all of them except the controller case. Actually I use an SKB form fitted case when I transport my Mavic Pro. The case fits everything that came with the fly-more bundle. Keep the great videos coming.
On a note about flying (In an airplane travling) Is there restrictions on the Mavic's batteries in regards to safety? Will any service let you carry them onboard at all?
Yes, just like ur phone or laptop or electric toothbrush it's fine lol. Hand luggage is better because cabin pressure and temp are stable. Half charge them for the flight maybe? Camt remember but think it's even more safer!!
Thanks rick another great video yes I have all these fr my Spark and love them all, my question for you is I'm new to drones and have the spark but looking to upgrade to something better more flying time maybe 30 minutes, I'm getting my part 107 to start a business and wondering if I should wait to see what is coming this Spring summer, for a better Drone or try to get a Mavic Pro , or Phantom pro4 now that price has come way down on these, in other words is the video going to be that much better with the bigger sensors since it is already great on what is out there now, Have not flown mavic pro or phantom 4 you input would be appreciated I know there is always going to be a latest and greatest coming out but is it worth the higher prices? Mostly going to be shooting real estate, Thanks much=Bob
Robert, right now the Mavic Pro (original) or the Mavic Air are the best quads on the market for the money. I believe the Mavic Pro 2 will hit soon but will be at least $1200 and I'm not sure it will be worth the cost for the larger sensor. I own the P4P and the Inspire 2 and still use the Mavic Pro (or the Air) for most of the residential work I do. If you do decide to make the purchase, please use the links on our site and that will help support the channel a little. I hope that helps and good luck with the business. Rick
Drone Valley thank you Rick for your input I sure appreciate your information 1200 doesn't seem too bad for the mavic Pro 2 coming so I'll wait for that one
Hey I was wondering if I could bring the Mavic Air batteries on an airplane. I used to have a phantom 3 standard and was allowed to bring its batteries on carry-on. I ordered another battery for my mavic air and on the package it had a sticker that said it was not allowed upon passenger aircraft. I was just wondering the policies for that. Also I was even more curious because you said you took the mavic air on the plane.
Thanks for the post and you'll be fine taking the Mavic Air batteries with you on the airplane. The only rule is that they have to be in the cabin with you and can't be in your checked baggage. The FAA regulations restrict these cells to be low 100Wh and the Mavic cells are well below this limit. Most airlines are fine with 3-4 cells as long as they are more than 50% discharged and the connections are protected from shorts. I use Lipo bags with mine and have never had an issue. They are an inexpensive way of protecting the cells when you travel.
Eric, I have been testing a few sets for the last few weeks and will be reviewing them in about a weeks time. There are a few that are great and a lot of them that are terrible. Stay tuned for that clip. Rick
The Air Range extender is a great idea and add on especially in high tree density areas with a lot of Wi-Fi signals. I have designed many RF antennas over the years and the principle is indeed sound. My only concern would be if the manufacturer actually made them the exact size and depth for a parabola required for a 2.5Ghz Wi-Fi signal. Efficiency is the key. I have found that a large tin coffee can cut in half from top to bottom matches the exact frequency of the signal on the lower Wi-Fi band that this drone uses. This item looks like it will work better at 5Ghz.
John, thanks for the post and you're right. There are a ton of these on the web that are "clones" of the original thar sell for a few dollars and don't have the right angle of reflection. I only sell the ones I have tested and they work great for the ISM band and really help the signal strength. I hope you'll stop back soon and subscribe to the channel. Rick
Joe, thanks for the post and I appreciate your business. You'll find that the range extender is a great way to substantially increase your signal strength really easily. I have found that in most cases I see a 30%-50% improvement once I slip these over the antenna. Let me know how they work for you and I'll be here if you have any other questions. Rick
@@Dronevalley thank you! I am looking forward to using them. I love your channel by the way. I just to have a better video feed. Not going to fly the Mavic Air beyond visual line of sight as laws in Australia states that have to always maintain visual line of sight.
Thanks for the post and I want to encourage you to take the plunge. You can get started with a very low cost drone like the new Tello that will give you a lot of functionality for about $100. If you find you like flying, you can always upgrade when you're ready. Summers coming and there's nothing like putting a quad up on a beautiful afternoon to capture that perfect landscape. Stop back soon, Rick
Thanks, I have a Mavic pro, and similar accessories are available, of course I have bought them all, accessoritis is common in this hobby, but I rarely use them, for me, just the lanyard is one I always use. My ND filters are also always used. Upgrade itis is also common. As always well presented and all features discussed and analysed. Thanks.
Rick, Did DJI change their controllers for the Mavic Air at some point? I just got mine a few weeks ago, and the control sticks don't screw into the controller, but click in via magnets, so there none of this 'wear' that you're talking about.
hello. good video , like always ;) do you know a good accessory for all drones who use a screen of smartphone , tablet , to can continue well see screen even when sun shining hard? thank you.
Thanks for the post and we have a master order arriving Friday and will update the website as soon as they arrive. We ship for free and can get anything you order to you quicker than Amazon :) Thanks for the post and be sure to stop back soon. Rick
I love my Phantoms as well and fly them every week when I'm home. I don't take them on trips as much anymore because of the portability of the Mavic series but still love flying them. Thanks for the post. Rick
Jeff, I agree that ND filters are a great accessory and I have another clip I'm working on that compares a few models of those. I would still argue that the landing may and range extender is more important to me to be able to protect the quad on landing and during flight to make sure the signal is as solid as possible. Thanks for the post! Rick
I'm new to flying. Considering purchasing a tablet to use as my screen when flying. Do I need an expensive one even the SD card will be recording all of my flight footage?
I agree and hope they do that on their next generation of remotes. I would love to be able to swap them out for higher gain paddles when I need them or easily replace a broken antenna if needed. Thanks for the post! Rick
Question. Does the spark communicate directly to the tablet or phone or to the transmitter for WiFi. If so how is the transmitter talking to the tablet. I assume the transmitter is using the tablet just for communication to the app.through the usb cable ???
In the standard setup, the controller "talks" to the Phone and the Spark through two different Wifi systems. The one between the controller and the Spark is very strong and provides the distance for flying. The one used to tether your phone is weaker but provides communications to your phone from the controller. If you use a cable between your phone and the controller you eliminate this Wifi link and are connecting directly. This provides a more stable and reliable signal and also eliminates the need to have Wifi turned on for your phone, saving you battery power. I hope that helps and thanks for the post. Rick
I wish I could use a Mini 4 here in Las Vegas. But, you can't ANYTHING on the screen during the day. So, I went with the Galaxy Note 8 because it has 1200 nits on AUTO - which is more than the CystalSky display.
You got my sub bro. Your videos are very informative. I just got my Mavic Air last week and took it out for the first flight yesterday. Wow! is all I got to say. I love this drone. I still love my Phantom 4 pro, but the air is my main drone now.
Thanks for the post and I have both standard and carbon-fiber blades on the website for the Mavic Air. Here are the links in case you want to check them out. Standard blades - www.dronevalley.com/store/p185/DJI_Mavic_Air_Standard_Blades_%28Set_of_4%29.html. Carbon-fiber blades - www.dronevalley.com/store/p162/DJI_Mavic_Air_Carbon_Fiber_Blades_%28Set_of_4%29.html
In the UK and the EU plus some other countries the signal transmission strength is reduced to comply with even more regulations and thus even DJI quote half the range for this drone.
I returned my Mavic air because of the issues with the Battery time, wifi issues, very loud, not to good on windy days, but it's a great little portable UAV but for me I will wait as many said here for the Mavic Pro-II with the Ocusync and 1 inch sensor, bigger battery, and all the features from the air might be on the Mavic 2, that along it's worth the wait the rest is just bonuses, ofcourse we got to pay more than the Air but with the bundle on the air you up to 1200 not to mention the ND filter from polar company worth 100 big ones. Will see what comes out this spring.
So DJI goes to all the trouble of making the control joysticks removable to make the controller more compact and easy to pack away and instead you recommend a case that allows you to leave them attached and create a bulkier object to carry? How is that a must-have accessory? That's just for people too lazy to unscrew the joysticks. I've not noticed any issues with metal fatigue or dirt etc in the screw fitting. The landing pad is also not a must-have accessory. Maybe nice to have. I do have one but I find I don't take it with me that often.
Rich, I goofed on that on and forgot to adjust the inventory on our site. I have plenty of them and just made the change so feel free to order whatever you need and we'll ship it right out to you. Thanks for all of your support! Rick
Ole, thanks for the note and your business. Please email me directly (Rick@dronevalley.com) if you have any other questions but your package was shipped on Tuesday morning. The good news is that I was able to combine both orders into one shipment to save you a little on the shipping and have refunded the additional shipping charges through PayPal. Customs will delay the delivery a little bit but you should have the order very soon. Thanks again and happy flying! Rick
Thanks for the post and most of them we have available on the website. I only list items on the site that I can feel comfortable recommending and actually use myself. All of the items I discussed on the clip are products that are in my kit every time I fly. I appreciate you stopping by and let me know if you have any other questions. Rick
Yep, I carry a few 32gb cards if I'm out for a full day of flying and even have a few 64gb card in the bag. I typically use a fresh 32gb card when I change locations so that if I ever lose the drone I don't lose all of the content from my earlier shoots. I've also had some of the larger cards die on me while flying and prefer to stick with the 32gb as my "go-to" card. Thanks for the post and I hope that helps. Rick
Chuck, you'll need to order the longer 30cm cable if you're using an adapter to give you the slack you'll need for connection. Thanks for the post and let me know if you have any other questions. Rick
Thanks for the post and I'm not sure what part of the clip feels retro but I'm doing the best I can to cover the topics in these clips as completely as I can so you have the information you need. I hope you'll stop back soon since I have a lot more content posting this week. Rick
I think it’s just the reviewing style of yours that made me feel so, probably. Don’t get me wrong I love this and all the other informative videos on your channel. Thanks for sharing with us!!
Yes, it fits the Spark, Mavic Pro and the Mavic Air. I have a full page of Mavic accessories on the site so feel free to stop by and check them out. Thanks, Rick
Akin, we have them listed on our website here - www.dronevalley.com/store/c14/Mavic_Air_Accessories.html. We have both in stock and can ship them out to you today. Thanks for the post and your business! Rick
Joe, thanks for the post and you can find them on our website at this link - www.dronevalley.com/store/p137/DJI_Mavic_Air_-_Deluxe_Range_Extender.html. We have them in stock and can ship a set right out to you! Rick
Oscar, I actually do have a few older clips with me flying my quads and I do fly in clips where I'm out in the field from time to time. The reason I haven't posted more of them is that they are not that popular with my subscribers and they take the same amount of effort as the other clips I do to produce. I fly almost every day, all over the country when I travel but folks seem to enjoy the other clips more so I have been focusing on producing those. As the weather turns warmer at home I'll start posting more outdoor clips of both new quads I'm flying and submersibles I'll be testing underwater so please stay tuned to so you don't miss those. In the meantime, search my channel for "Barnegat Light" "Holgate" and "Serpent Mound" for a few clips of my Phantom 4 in action. Thanks for posting, Rick
Antennae question.......DJI VIDEO says to aim their blades so the flat part faces the drone.While Autel says to make sure the flat parts of the blades Face each other....Rick, I don’t understand this ....... I thought signal was signal. TIA
I can see the point of this landing pad, I really do. It just defeats the purpose I have with this miniature drone which I can seemingly take anywhere. If I should take a landing pad just to keep it safe, if I need this and that, all of a sudden its a) a lot more expensive than I initially thought and b) needs a ton more space.
I bought the Air....my first DJI product. Man ....the service beat everyone hands down. And im not just saying that. I can tell you if you want to hear it
So....watching this video was to see what you wanted and used. You got me on 3 of them.
Controller case
Cables
Tablet holder
My phone is a NOTE 8. Which doesn't fit well at all especially in a case. The holder will do the trick but the stock cable won't work.
Ive been a subscriber for awhile just because i like the way you present. I will be buying off your links and thank you.
Good to know, im also going to be using my note 8. And it has an otterbox on it too. Maybe I should invest in some kind of view panel
Man I really love your vids. No BS, straight to the point and no need for fluff. New sub today!
Rick, I just got my first drone, the Mavic Air, and flew it for the first time today. It was pretty cool. Just wanted to say that I really enjoy your videos - they are very informative and have really helped me prepare so I don't feel so overwhelmed. Keep up the great work and I look forward to more!
Every last accessory that you have spoken about in this video I own already do to you and speaking about this in previous videos love your videos with some Albans👍🏼👍🏼❤️
This guy is great. Hello from Australia
Once again, thank you so very much for your informative reviews of usable products for our drones. You are greatly appreciated. Have a wonderful day.
Thanks Rick! those are a lot of good accessories we can use.
Some great accessories here, especially the controller case.
Very informative and intelligently presented.
"They're on my remote every time I fly." That comment hit home. Never know when that antenna booster will be needed, so good idea to use every time. I admit to only using mine once when I got it, and then it has sat in the drone's case since. Should I need it, when seconds count, it may very well be too late to fiddle around with putting it on. I'm going to make it part of my usual routine.
Love this reviews, greetings from Colombia
Great video!! Do you have any suggestions on lenses for the camera?
Thanks for listing all the products you mentioned in the video.
Some great products and well explained thank Rick
Doug, thanks for the post and I'm glad you enjoyed the clip. I use a lot of high-tech gear and will be expanding the channel to cover more gear than just drones. Please let me know if you think these types of clips are something you'd find value in so I have some feedback on the expansion. Rick
Great selection of products, well presented...just ordered the right cable for the iPad ....
Thanks for the post and I'm glad you enjoyed the clip. These are just the first 5, I'll have a few more clips covering cases, filters and chargers as soon as I finish testing them in a week or so. Be sure to subscribe to the channel so you don't miss anything. Rick
Subscribed! Looking forward to the new videos...
Fantastic unbiased review.
You're a dedicated man, sir. Thanks for the time you put into these productions, my own poor efforts have shown me the sort of thought that must go into something as penetrating and sometimes very comprehensive as yours. Sub'd a while back so can't do it again....
Excellent video - thank you for sharing
Hey Rick absolutely love the channel. I recently purchased a Mavic Air Fly More using the iPhone 6S+ as my 1st drone and love it! I now wish to add an Ipad Mini 2 for more screen real estate but am told that the WiFi only version has no GPS chip and the WiFi + 3G does have a GPS chip. My question is the GPS chip necessary the render satellite maps?
Good info. I just got a Mavic Air and really love it and now to get accessories for when I travel. Keep up the good work.
The Mavic Air is an amazing quad and a lot of fun to fly. These accessories will help make your flights a little safer and more fun. Thanks for posting and I hope you'll stop back soon. Here's a link to the accessories I covered - www.dronevalley.com/store/c14/Mavic_Air_Accessories.html
Awesome video! That's some hands-on info. One of the best review vids I've seen.
Thanks a lot for the support. I really love the Mavic Air and will have more content posting soon on the quad so be sure and stop back. Rick
Incredible video, saved me a lot of time thank you very much!!
Okay, actually like your informative videos. I'm a videographer and the video/audio are top notch. Like to see some of the videos you've shot with all of your drones. Also, I bought the landing pad and the week I bought it came in very useful. Had no place to land except sand or grass .. the drone seems to find the landing home point easier. Very cool.
Todd, thanks for the post and your business. I use one every time I fly and even when I'm not landing on it, it provides a great place to keep my extra gear dry. Stay tuned and I'll be posting more content this week. Rick
Awesome review Rick!! Definitely will have to get the landing mat for my Autel XSP
Really appreciate the review and suggestions. I'm interested in the controller case but do have the following concern. I did purchase the fly more combo so I do have a means to carry all in a very efficient package. I do follow your logic about removing the control sticks on a frequent basis. My question is, if I opted to purchase a controller case, then how do I travel with my charger/spare battery? Even if you only had the charger to take along, are you just leaving it loose in your luggage?
Rick, have you had a chance to look over my unique landing gear legs that attached once and left on because they don’t interfere with folding or storing? Far better than anything offered by anyone else.
Wow, still ignoring me :(
Thank you for all your videos and reviews. Unfortunately the tablet holder you reviewed did not work at all for me. The first one came with broken screw and plastic and the other did not tighten enough to hold my Huawei tablet which is same size as the Ipad Mini. After buying and returning several others, I ended up buying the MavMount and I must say that is the best tablet holder I have tried and bought. This one fits into the remote for Spark, Mavic Pro and Mavic Air. I am not sure if you have done any reviews for that. Moral of story, you get what you pay for. Keep flying.
I would have liked to see the tablet adapter with the antenna extenders on at the same time. I really like and enjoy your videos, thank you. I have picked up a lot of tips and great information. Keep it up please.
Thank you Rick for another informative video, two thumbs up!👍👍
Great tips Rick, I have an other one. When you look closely to the camera you can see that there is no UV filter before the lens, it is just a rubber ring with no glass in it. So a must buy will be an UV filter to protect the lens from dirt and mosquitoes.
Great to see you stopping by and I agree. I am actually in the process of testing several sets of Mavic Air filters and will be doing a clip in a week or so for their review. Let me ask you what filters you use most often in addition to the UV. ND4, ND8, ND16, ND32? I'm trying to decide which set to add to our site and want to make sure I put a good kit together. Thanks, Rick
I really like the Polar Pro filters. In Holland a ND4 or ND8 is sufficient, maybe in the summer ND16. Polar Pro have made different sets of ND4, ND8 and ND16 filters: the standard collection, the Shutter collection and the Vivid collection. What will be the best one to pick? www.polarprofilters.com/collections/dji-mavic-air-filters-and-accessories
Hi Rick. Very smart and interesting accessories. I already have a few for my mavic air. I’m deciding on a tablet holder myself. I really like the one you have. Is it ok to release the name of that one ? I’d like to get it. I’m living in Norway. Funny place for an Italian, Brooklyn born and raised... Happy wife, happy life ! 😂🇺🇸 Thanks. Best regards Richie. P.S. Great videos all the time !!
Rick, the GOPRO Casey does it all. I watched another guys demo and you can store even some batteries in the Casey. Checked one out and it does work as a small but utilitarian carry case.
Ken, there are a lot of smaller "combo" cases on the market for the Mavic Air and I've actually been testing a few of them for the past few weeks. I'll be doing a clip to review these in a week or so to try and help point out a few differences. While I do like the combo style cases for daily travel, I still prefer the split cases like I showed in this clip for travel. They just seem to pack cleaner in a larger suitcase. Stay tuned as I have a pile of other gear I'll be reviewing. Thanks for the post! Rick
I'm a bit sceptical of the reflectors, though I admit I've never used them. The thing is, the signal from the antennas that bounces off the reflector travels twice the antenna-reflector distance more than the direct line distance from the antenna. At 5.8GHz, one quarter wavelength, and so the difference between a power peak and a zero is 1.3 cm. If this is twice the antenna-reflector distance, what benefit do you gain from them?
Another great video well done. My issue is with the OTG cable I bought; it doesn't transfer the battery or height distance information, the DJI app only registers n/a and I have found the other people have the same. Is this because DJI do not support the cable and should I bought a different one? Thanks
Simon, thanks for the post and that issue with the cable is an unfortunate artifact of the last firmware update DJI released. Currently those details are not visible when you're using the cable bu I'm hoping it will be corrected with the next update. You have the right cable but they "broke" this functionality wit the update. If it's any consolation, it's missing as well when using the DJI goggles so that gives me hope they'll get it sorted. Rick
I love,love,love my tablet adapter for use with my air.
Very informative as always...Thanks!
Hi I'm in Australia great advice It's hot and dusty where I am living , any idea if your products are in Australia . I use a piece of conveyor belt for my landing pad ,I'm interested in the adapter and contrioler case.
Always great videos- well done- thanks
For the landing pad size you purchased, it looks sufficient for your mavic air. Would you say that its suitable for a p4? I would just like to purchase one that would be suitable for both.
I don't care that you sell some of these accessories as I have all of them except the controller case. Actually I use an SKB form fitted case when I transport my Mavic Pro. The case fits everything that came with the fly-more bundle. Keep the great videos coming.
On a note about flying (In an airplane travling) Is there restrictions on the Mavic's batteries in regards to safety? Will any service let you carry them onboard at all?
Yes, just like ur phone or laptop or electric toothbrush it's fine lol. Hand luggage is better because cabin pressure and temp are stable. Half charge them for the flight maybe? Camt remember but think it's even more safer!!
Thanks rick another great video yes I have all these fr my Spark and love them all, my question for you is I'm new to drones and have the spark but looking to upgrade to something better more flying time maybe 30 minutes, I'm getting my part 107 to start a business and wondering if I should wait to see what is coming this Spring summer, for a better Drone or
try to get a Mavic Pro , or Phantom pro4 now that price has come way down on these,
in other words is the video going to be that much better with the bigger sensors since it is already great on what is out there now, Have not flown mavic pro or phantom 4
you input would be appreciated I know there is always going to be a latest and greatest coming out but is it worth the higher prices? Mostly going to be shooting real estate, Thanks much=Bob
Robert, right now the Mavic Pro (original) or the Mavic Air are the best quads on the market for the money. I believe the Mavic Pro 2 will hit soon but will be at least $1200 and I'm not sure it will be worth the cost for the larger sensor. I own the P4P and the Inspire 2 and still use the Mavic Pro (or the Air) for most of the residential work I do. If you do decide to make the purchase, please use the links on our site and that will help support the channel a little. I hope that helps and good luck with the business. Rick
Drone Valley thank you Rick for your input I sure appreciate your information 1200 doesn't seem too bad for the mavic Pro 2 coming so I'll wait for that one
What I really need is 30 minutes flight time I'm seeing the Maverick air only about 16 minutes
Super video. Thank you. Subscribed.
Ray, thanks for joining the Drone Valley family! I have a lot more content posting very soon so be sure to stay tuned. Rick
Hey I was wondering if I could bring the Mavic Air batteries on an airplane. I used to have a phantom 3 standard and was allowed to bring its batteries on carry-on. I ordered another battery for my mavic air and on the package it had a sticker that said it was not allowed upon passenger aircraft. I was just wondering the policies for that. Also I was even more curious because you said you took the mavic air on the plane.
Thanks for the post and you'll be fine taking the Mavic Air batteries with you on the airplane. The only rule is that they have to be in the cabin with you and can't be in your checked baggage. The FAA regulations restrict these cells to be low 100Wh and the Mavic cells are well below this limit. Most airlines are fine with 3-4 cells as long as they are more than 50% discharged and the connections are protected from shorts. I use Lipo bags with mine and have never had an issue. They are an inexpensive way of protecting the cells when you travel.
Great Video Rick!!! Do you have any landing gear extenders that you recommend for the Mavic Air?
Eric, I have been testing a few sets for the last few weeks and will be reviewing them in about a weeks time. There are a few that are great and a lot of them that are terrible. Stay tuned for that clip. Rick
What is the brand of tablet holder? And will it work with a 12.9 iPad Pro??? Thank you .
The Air Range extender is a great idea and add on especially in high tree density areas with a lot of Wi-Fi signals. I have designed many RF antennas over the years and the principle is indeed sound. My only concern would be if the manufacturer actually made them the exact size and depth for a parabola required for a 2.5Ghz Wi-Fi signal. Efficiency is the key. I have found that a large tin coffee can cut in half from top to bottom matches the exact frequency of the signal on the lower Wi-Fi band that this drone uses. This item looks like it will work better at 5Ghz.
John, thanks for the post and you're right. There are a ton of these on the web that are "clones" of the original thar sell for a few dollars and don't have the right angle of reflection. I only sell the ones I have tested and they work great for the ISM band and really help the signal strength. I hope you'll stop back soon and subscribe to the channel. Rick
Drone Valley will do sir!
Just bought the range extender Hopefully it does improve the range a little bit. If it doesn't that's okay.
Joe, thanks for the post and I appreciate your business. You'll find that the range extender is a great way to substantially increase your signal strength really easily. I have found that in most cases I see a 30%-50% improvement once I slip these over the antenna. Let me know how they work for you and I'll be here if you have any other questions. Rick
@@Dronevalley thank you! I am looking forward to using them. I love your channel by the way. I just to have a better video feed. Not going to fly the Mavic Air beyond visual line of sight as laws in Australia states that have to always maintain visual line of sight.
Even though I don't have a drone yet, I still enjoyed this video.
Thanks for the post and I want to encourage you to take the plunge. You can get started with a very low cost drone like the new Tello that will give you a lot of functionality for about $100. If you find you like flying, you can always upgrade when you're ready. Summers coming and there's nothing like putting a quad up on a beautiful afternoon to capture that perfect landscape. Stop back soon, Rick
Thanks, I have a Mavic pro, and similar accessories are available, of course I have bought them all, accessoritis is common in this hobby, but I rarely use them, for me, just the lanyard is one I always use. My ND filters are also always used.
Upgrade itis is also common.
As always well presented and all features discussed and analysed. Thanks.
Hey Rick, besides compressed air, what else could I use to clean around the camera gimble after I'm done flying?
Rick,
Did DJI change their controllers for the Mavic Air at some point? I just got mine a few weeks ago, and the control sticks don't screw into the controller, but click in via magnets, so there none of this 'wear' that you're talking about.
I just ordered a landing mat from amazon 😁
Thank you Rick for clearing that up. Hank
hello.
good video , like always ;)
do you know a good accessory for all drones who use a screen of smartphone , tablet , to can continue well see screen even when sun shining hard?
thank you.
For us UK guys ‘quad’ = ‘drone’!
Its like hood and bonnet sorta thing! Great video thanks👍🏻
How do the range extenders help with the signal coming back from the drone ?
Will the Samsung 10.1 T580 (2016) tablet work with the Mavic Air please?
When will the tablet holder be back in stock?
Thanks for the post and we have a master order arriving Friday and will update the website as soon as they arrive. We ship for free and can get anything you order to you quicker than Amazon :) Thanks for the post and be sure to stop back soon. Rick
Which is the best Mavic Air online forum please?
My mavic Air does not connect with the controller, Cam you make a video trouble shooting when this happens?? Thank you
I remember roundly when it was all about the Phantom 4. Good info/show, still love the Phantom...
I love my Phantoms as well and fly them every week when I'm home. I don't take them on trips as much anymore because of the portability of the Mavic series but still love flying them. Thanks for the post. Rick
Hi, can you fly the Mavic air with two remote controls? Like the Mavic pro?
Give me an engineer's perspective over any advertising executive's any time. Thankyou Rick!
I would buy ND filters as a first accessory. Everything else is a distant 2nd
Jeff, I agree that ND filters are a great accessory and I have another clip I'm working on that compares a few models of those. I would still argue that the landing may and range extender is more important to me to be able to protect the quad on landing and during flight to make sure the signal is as solid as possible. Thanks for the post! Rick
Well ya can't please everyone 😂
Jeff Greene
How much should I spend on filters??
In confused bec9the price range from $30 - $140. And
Hey Rick - YOU are awesome and being an engineer myself I really appreciate your hard work for us newbees!
Kim Jong-un depends on your budget, but you can get a nice 3 pack for $75 . I like to keep it simple with just 3 filters (ND8,ND16,and ND32)
iPad Pro will fit to that holder? Thanks
Rick, do range extenders work with occusync too?
I'll be purchasing 4 of these...I don't use a giant tablet for flying....My Ipad mini suits me fine... the iphones work good and so does the Galaxy S8
Harry, thanks for the post and I agree with you, I fly mostly with my iPad Mini 4 for the drones I can't fly with my Smart Controller.
I'm new to flying. Considering purchasing a tablet to use as my screen when flying. Do I need an expensive one even the SD card will be recording all of my flight footage?
Super!
Very,very good imformative video Rick! well done!! 😁
DJI should make the antennas modular and unscrewable so you can use different 3rd party antennas
I agree and hope they do that on their next generation of remotes. I would love to be able to swap them out for higher gain paddles when I need them or easily replace a broken antenna if needed. Thanks for the post! Rick
I just ordered the range extender from your web shop. Thank you 👍🏻
Question. Does the spark communicate directly to the tablet or phone or to the transmitter for WiFi. If so how is the transmitter talking to the tablet. I assume the transmitter is using the tablet just for communication to the app.through the usb cable ???
In the standard setup, the controller "talks" to the Phone and the Spark through two different Wifi systems. The one between the controller and the Spark is very strong and provides the distance for flying. The one used to tether your phone is weaker but provides communications to your phone from the controller. If you use a cable between your phone and the controller you eliminate this Wifi link and are connecting directly. This provides a more stable and reliable signal and also eliminates the need to have Wifi turned on for your phone, saving you battery power. I hope that helps and thanks for the post. Rick
I wish I could use a Mini 4 here in Las Vegas. But, you can't ANYTHING on the screen during the day. So, I went with the Galaxy Note 8 because it has 1200 nits on AUTO - which is more than the CystalSky display.
You got my sub bro. Your videos are very informative. I just got my Mavic Air last week and took it out for the first flight yesterday. Wow! is all I got to say. I love this drone. I still love my Phantom 4 pro, but the air is my main drone now.
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Do we have aftermarket blades yet for the Mavic Air?
Thanks for the post and I have both standard and carbon-fiber blades on the website for the Mavic Air. Here are the links in case you want to check them out. Standard blades - www.dronevalley.com/store/p185/DJI_Mavic_Air_Standard_Blades_%28Set_of_4%29.html. Carbon-fiber blades - www.dronevalley.com/store/p162/DJI_Mavic_Air_Carbon_Fiber_Blades_%28Set_of_4%29.html
In the UK and the EU plus some other countries the signal transmission strength is reduced to comply with even more regulations and thus even DJI quote half the range for this drone.
I returned my Mavic air because of the issues with the Battery time, wifi issues, very loud, not to good on windy days, but it's a great little portable UAV but for me I will wait as many said here for the Mavic Pro-II with the Ocusync and 1 inch sensor, bigger battery,
and all the features from the air might be on the Mavic 2, that along it's worth the wait the rest is just bonuses, ofcourse we got to pay more than the Air but with the bundle on the air you up to 1200 not to mention the ND filter from polar company worth 100 big ones. Will see what comes out this spring.
What determines tablet size choice?
So DJI goes to all the trouble of making the control joysticks removable to make the controller more compact and easy to pack away and instead you recommend a case that allows you to leave them attached and create a bulkier object to carry? How is that a must-have accessory? That's just for people too lazy to unscrew the joysticks. I've not noticed any issues with metal fatigue or dirt etc in the screw fitting. The landing pad is also not a must-have accessory. Maybe nice to have. I do have one but I find I don't take it with me that often.
Hey Rick .... Your Mavic Air Controller Case is "sold out" so I can't process a "pre-order". Do you know when you will get getting more in?
Rich, I goofed on that on and forgot to adjust the inventory on our site. I have plenty of them and just made the change so feel free to order whatever you need and we'll ship it right out to you. Thanks for all of your support! Rick
Thanks Rick for the quick reply. Place my order this evening.
Hi, I placed 2 orders on Monday this week, will these be shipped this week?
Ole, thanks for the note and your business. Please email me directly (Rick@dronevalley.com) if you have any other questions but your package was shipped on Tuesday morning. The good news is that I was able to combine both orders into one shipment to save you a little on the shipping and have refunded the additional shipping charges through PayPal. Customs will delay the delivery a little bit but you should have the order very soon. Thanks again and happy flying! Rick
Thank You, I appreciate rapid reply.
So these are all items you sell right??
Thanks for the post and most of them we have available on the website. I only list items on the site that I can feel comfortable recommending and actually use myself. All of the items I discussed on the clip are products that are in my kit every time I fly. I appreciate you stopping by and let me know if you have any other questions. Rick
Great video 👍
hi from the uk big follower of yours i use a large rubber car mat as a landing pad
Hi Jeff, thanks for the post and I appreciate your support. A car mat sounds like a great solution for a landing mat. Happy flying! Rick
Wow, that's actually a really good idea! I might start doing that Lol!
jeff conibear awesome thanks mate I’m going to use that idea👍
jeff conibear i
But heavy to transport and hard to storage lol
Hi. love the controller case. Website says out of stock. Please contact me when it’s available. Thanks Garett
Do you carry extra microSD cards and, if so, what capacity?
Yep, I carry a few 32gb cards if I'm out for a full day of flying and even have a few 64gb card in the bag. I typically use a fresh 32gb card when I change locations so that if I ever lose the drone I don't lose all of the content from my earlier shoots. I've also had some of the larger cards die on me while flying and prefer to stick with the 32gb as my "go-to" card. Thanks for the post and I hope that helps. Rick
Do you need another cord for the tablet holder? If so what cord?
Chuck, you'll need to order the longer 30cm cable if you're using an adapter to give you the slack you'll need for connection. Thanks for the post and let me know if you have any other questions. Rick
Man i feel like I’m watching a commercial from the 90’s
Thanks for the post and I'm not sure what part of the clip feels retro but I'm doing the best I can to cover the topics in these clips as completely as I can so you have the information you need. I hope you'll stop back soon since I have a lot more content posting this week. Rick
I think it’s just the reviewing style of yours that made me feel so, probably. Don’t get me wrong I love this and all the other informative videos on your channel. Thanks for sharing with us!!
Can this range extender also serve the mavic pro?
Yes, it fits the Spark, Mavic Pro and the Mavic Air. I have a full page of Mavic accessories on the site so feel free to stop by and check them out. Thanks, Rick
This is awesome. Are you always like this?
How I get the tablet adaptor? Any help.
Akin, we have them listed on our website here - www.dronevalley.com/store/c14/Mavic_Air_Accessories.html. We have both in stock and can ship them out to you today. Thanks for the post and your business! Rick
Some Decals as well to protect the body and controller from scratches etc..
Where you et them range extenders... I don't want the cheap clones.
Joe, thanks for the post and you can find them on our website at this link - www.dronevalley.com/store/p137/DJI_Mavic_Air_-_Deluxe_Range_Extender.html. We have them in stock and can ship a set right out to you! Rick
Sorry Rick but why you don't have a singe video flying a drone?
Oscar, I actually do have a few older clips with me flying my quads and I do fly in clips where I'm out in the field from time to time. The reason I haven't posted more of them is that they are not that popular with my subscribers and they take the same amount of effort as the other clips I do to produce. I fly almost every day, all over the country when I travel but folks seem to enjoy the other clips more so I have been focusing on producing those. As the weather turns warmer at home I'll start posting more outdoor clips of both new quads I'm flying and submersibles I'll be testing underwater so please stay tuned to so you don't miss those. In the meantime, search my channel for "Barnegat Light" "Holgate" and "Serpent Mound" for a few clips of my Phantom 4 in action. Thanks for posting, Rick
Antennae question.......DJI VIDEO says to aim their blades so the flat part faces the drone.While Autel says to make sure the flat parts of the blades Face each other....Rick, I don’t understand this ....... I thought signal was signal. TIA
But the controller has a spot to put the sticks in where the phone clicks in
what about "NR filters"?
I can see the point of this landing pad, I really do.
It just defeats the purpose I have with this miniature drone which I can seemingly take anywhere.
If I should take a landing pad just to keep it safe, if I need this and that, all of a sudden its a) a lot more expensive than I initially thought and b) needs a ton more space.