DJI MINI 2 | WIND TEST FAIL? DJI FLY 1.4.8
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- Опубліковано 19 жов 2024
- Today we visit Newquay, Cornwall. We fly the DJI MINI 2 and see how it performs in the wind, some people say its no good in the wind, today we fly in strong winds over sea, lets see how it does.
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After watching many of your videos.. I went camping in welshpool this week and sent mine half a mile out across the fields.. furthest I've ever been.. your previous videos gave me a confident boost... I waited until late afternoon for the wind to drop... I guess I didn't need to after watching this lol I got some nice little cinematic moves in and threw a video together for the family. It was awesome fun. Thanks Darren
The wind resistance was my only quarrel with getting the mini 2, but now I feel more confident seeing your footage with it. Thank you!
Yes sure don’t be worried it’s great
You can also check DCrainmaker channel, he has pretty crazy wind tests of most recent drones
A bit of planning helps. Determine which way the wind is blowing and when taking off, (when the batteries are at their freshest/stongest), fly into the wind. Then after doing your shooting and the batteries are lower, you can use the tailwind to help return home.
You did it again! You and skraba need to do a collab . You two smoke the others! Love the videos ! The footage at the end is just wow!!
Haha thank you 😊
Agree!
Great road trip Darren. The wife and I did the same a few year ago when they had the heavy rain and floods.
Darren, I have always flown my mini 2 in winds of up to 12 mph, or is that drafts lol. I have always been concerned of flyaways with the Mini 2, so after seeing this video I’m going to push myself and try it in stronger winds. I’m off to Skegness tomorrow for four days so we will try it out. Thanks again for your great tutorials. And yes I will be very happy on see more about how you take these great shots. Even if I pick the tiniest bit up from you it all helps. Thank you again for your time.
Thank you Wally for watching , yes the mini 2 can handle more than 12 mph lol, just be careful fly into the wind if you can , if you see it drifting or flying away for some reason lower altitude and put it in sports mode , have fun
It's videos like this that give people the confidence to fly in higher winds .
Yes high winds and over sea ! Am I crazy ? haha
Beautiful footage! I can confirm that the Mini 2 is great in the wind. When I first got mine I didn't trust it, because the bigger drones I've had before would not cope with the wind well, but this DJI has never disappointed. I think it's a fantastic drone, worth every penny.
thank you Jorg, yes its very surprising how well it does in the wind
All your footage it’s so nice , all blends well it’s perfect how you edit it
Wish i could edit like this !
I love editing, prob as much as the actual filming
Another great video,and that's the reason I watch on a regular basis,
Loved the footage/demonstration.
The mini 2 is the king of the mini selection available
IMHO I think the mini 3 will be the ultimate mini drone, can't wait to see.
Thank you for the kind words , yes I can’t wait to see what it brings.
Darren, I just discovered this model this morning and was wondering about the wind capabilities, your video thoroughly answered my question. Your video also demonstrated the quality of the digital zoom. Digital zooms expand (enlarge) the center pixels, making the image look closer. This can cause fuzziness in the center of the video. I did not notice that in your zoom, thanks for demonstrating that feature as well.
Yes the digital zoom is decent , even 2.7k it’s good enough, i wouldn’t use it in 1080p but it’s certainly a great feature , thanks for watching
Hi Darren , great video . I live in Miami, Florida USA . I recently saw a video on UA-cam of the Mini 2 in winds of up to 40 MPH wind gusts, and it never drifted during the video. So , I tried my Mini 2 in winds of high 20's MPH , with gusts up to 36 MPH...and my Mini 2 was extremely steady , even as high as 100 ft . No problem ! The DJI Mini 3 has less capacity than the Mini 2 , Mini 3 was built for price . Almost seems like DJI took a step back on that model.
I dunno what I like more, the Mini2 info you provide, or seeing the breathtaking footage you produce all over the UK. I had no idea you guys had such stunning beaches and landscape along the coast. In all my trips there I never got far outside London - it looks like I missed out!
Maybe try the Highlands of Scotland if you want amazing beaches.
Your recent videos have been so nice to watch, I love the quiet calm music with the drone shots in the background and you commentating over the footage.
Thank you , got a couple more of these on our trip in Cornwall then I’ll be working on our Wales Adventure 😊
@@DMProductions cant wait see the rest of your trip and I think that in wales you can get amazing drone shots
Great video! Are there any issues with the new 1.4.8 update?
I must admit I am actually blown away (no pun intended) by my my mini 2 whilst flying on holiday in Scotland and Ireland. It handled the wind really well and I had no serious issues, just like some people have said, it was bit hairy when I saw the strong wind message but the drone came back to me without a problem. Greta video from you as always. thanks again.
Thank you I hope you captured some great footage. It’s a great drone to learn on and see if you like the hobby. Then think about another awesome drone like the Air2S
I work on a ship and i flew this bad boy in the seas of Brazil , At first i was worried but i was surprised that it can really fly with strong winds. Kudos to DJi
I bet that was awesome footage ?
Great footage matey, good to see people out enjoying life again...🤔😄🇬🇧 Looking forward to the next clips..
Thank you yes shouldn’t be too long 😊
Just bought my first drone this afternoon. Dji mini 2. Inspired by your videos. Got to get a lot of flying practice in I think. Just need to buy some sd cards, then I'll be ready to start filming. Your videos are great, very nicely done and very informative.
Just about to subscribe 👍
Appreciate the kinds words, great first drone that! check out my starter videos , find a big field and practice ! Have fun 😊
Agreed! I've been super impressed with the stability of Mini 2 in strong wind. Awesome tech!
Is it , Trust the tech and it will award you will good quality
Hi Darren, nice to have you down in my neck of the woods. You certainly get the winds down here. Your kid's look as if they had fun. Keep up the great videos. 👍
Thank you I’ve got a couple more Cornwall videos , we have a great time! Windy yes but worth it the area is stunning
This made me chuckle Darren. I was down there the same time as you, carried my mini 2 round in my camera bag but didn't fly it once because the wind was biblical!
You've either got more money, or bigger balls than me - possibly both. 😁
Haha that made me chuckle too !
Hi Darren really nice footage as always , can I ask what version DJI app your using , sorry if you have answered before , I see there is a beta trial out at the moment just wondered if you are using or have tried . Thanks buddy.
I’m using 1.4.8 I don’t really want to try betas when using such a expensive drone but hopefully we will see a full release update very soon. IThanks for watching John.
Darren really good video and some fantastic footage. Yes I would like to see a master class video on your techniques and drone shots. I’ve just bought my Mini 2 so I’m in the early stages of learning how it all works.
After Newquay holidays I got gimbal error from these wind gusts on my mini 2, but DJI support done great job and I'm still flying. Best drone for my personal use. Great video ! Keep it up !!
Great video I have always been unsure about flying a drone in and wind with the Air 2 or the Mini 2 what you have shown is how capable they are but I still think you have to judge for yourself if your are comfortable flying in the wind or not
Yes over the sea and wind takes some nerve but the drone is more than capable
Hardly ever have a problem flying in strong winds down here but then most of time it’s not that windy in summer here anyway!
We had a few days of really strong winds but both drones did really well
Thanks for putting the Nd filter and cam settings 👍🏼
Fantastic footage Darren! It’s as there was no wind to contend with, so smooth and controlled! Would be looking out for your masterclass! 👍
It did really well in the wind !
Nice and smooth. Unless I missed it in the commentary, were you in 'sport' mode?
Normal for all that 😊
If you are having a fly away(blow away) try flying backward. Thanks to the camera... it's much more wind resistant backing up.
Hi Darren. At about 6:24 minute, it looks like some light changes. Are you using in auto that shot? By the way that master class would be great! ¿Could you teach us video colorization?
Greetings!!
What can I say ... Another great video 👏👏 thumbs up the landscape captured very nicely
Thank you stunning place
I’ll not worry about flying over any of my local reservoirs now!!!! Cheers for the film Darren.
I just got my mini 2 just over a week ago, and silly me decided to fly it in high wind gusts of around 25mph, and I had no forward control in sports mode so I had to fly it home side ways with a wonky gimble. Honestly one of the scariest experiences I’ve had. I almost felt like a real pilot trying to land the aircraft safely while the wind is pushing you away so close to trees and roofs of houses. But I’m pleased with my flying skills so far and retrieved my drone.
I fly my mini 2 in the wind all the time. Idk what people are talking about it does fine. Yeah it goes a little slow and definitely chews threw battery faster in the wind but I've had it out in over 30mph winds and still it kept its position.
i sold my air 2 the other day because the mini 2 is all i need fantastic little drone great shots darren
Thank you Jack 😊
Just wondering what the rest of your settings are with an ND16... iso? Shutterspeed?
1/60 and iso 100 I leave white balance to auto
Great footage once again. I was seriously considering the Mini 2, but I live in an area of Ireland that resembles Holland in terms of flat terrain and the wind has very little in its way in terms of forests or hills. That's one of the reasons I opted for the Air 2S. And that drone can get buffeted at times only about 10 meters off the ground. While you make a convincing case about the Mini 2, I don't think my nerves could have held up with a smaller drone than the Air 2S.
Yes for overall use in strong winds areas go for the Air2S as the best all round package
I can fly a piece of fpam called a sports cub, and radian, its totally fun in wind, sounds like you need to get a non gps craft and fly one
Another great video, thank you. I look forward to watching and learning from the masterclass video when you post it.
Thank you Dave 😊
Flown the Mini 2 in high wind lots of times up here in Scotland with no issues, even had to put it up when the Phantom kept bringing props into the shot.
Yes it’s very capable isn’t it! I remember the days of the phantom props lol
Hands down it's the best drone out there!
Nice one Darren, I took my Mini 2 out today for my second ever flight. Just messing around with the controls and gimbal etc. The weather wasn’t the. Greatest, at first I was a little worried about the wind. After a while I took this little beast higher and higher being of wind direction so I could get back easier. It didn’t miss a step. If this is just a toy, it’s a bloody good one 🤣
Exactly people thought it was a toy due to the size and plastic ness but everyone who has flew with it soon changed that opinion. It’s a very good drone
Going to risk the m6 north tomorrow, maybe Bassenthwaite, should be quieter further north.. if I can get an early enough start! Great video thnx for sharing!
Yes some stunning places up there to fly ! Have fun
Thanks for the video!!! Beautiful footage!!!! You did a great job thank you!!
Thank you 😊
Excellent
Thanks buddy
Darren
Have you had any experience with Master Airscrew stealth props now out for the mini 2 ?
Claims of quieter operations amongst others
I haven’t , I don’t normally use aftermarket props and the mini 2 is super quiet anyway but I’d be interested in the results
Bunch of grockles! Some nice flying there Darren. I look forward to the masterclass
Thank you 😊 appreciate you watching
Yeah ive had no dramas, with mine shot down on southern coast of western australia in january and getting gusts up to 50kmh with only occasional wind warnings. generally just have to go down a couple of metres and comes good . i couldn't warrant paying another 1000 bucks to go up to the air 2 all it needs to be a pro unit is tracking 👌
Darren, General question (which I can't find an answer to).. what happens if the controller battery runs out, does the MM2 automatically return to home or are you in trouble? Not that you should let that happen of course but it's something that's never discussed, emphasis is always on the drone or phone battery it seems.
Yes it will, i mean if you have one bar on the rc get the drone back but worst case you don’t see it or hear the beeps the drone will come back to the home point
I had my Mini 2 out over the sea on the west coast of Ireland and by no means was it blown around. And let's not forget that a bigger drone will require higher licenses in most countries, especially when flying around people.
I've finally found more courage to fly over water. In part, thanks to your courage and videos. Since I live at the NJ Shore I suppose that's a good thing, finally! I appreciate your videos. Thx.
been really breezy its never gone away hear in Clacton but my mini 2 worked well on the slow setting OK on Wednesday I only went 500 meters away.
Nice pics of the crowds great job as always Darren air2 s army out
Thanks for watching , hope you enjoyed the Air2S st Ives vid it performed brilliant !
Awesome as always and very interested to see you extra tips and tutorials..... plus Porthcurno!
Thank you shouldn’t be too long
Hi Darren, I'm thinking of getting the Mini 2, I regularly kite surf in Cleveleys at the promenade parking near Rossall School. Its in 22 - 24 mph winds. Do you think its possible to film with the Mini 2 in those winds over water?
Yes it’s fine just fly into the wind and be ready to lower altitude and switch to sports mode if a problem
Great video, are you doing a comparison between the zino mini Vs mini2 cheers
From what I’ve seen so far it’s no comparison 😊
Amazing little drone, your footage is fabulous.
Would be very interested in the upcoming tutorials you mentioned Darren.
Sure thanks Graham. I like to show or teach you guys something every film but a long master class including it all I think would be cool
Thanks a lot for showing us this interesting test of the 'DJI Mini 2' how it performs at a windy seaside - very helpful. I've already learned quite a lot from you in how to operate my 'Mini 2' in various situations. By the way, it's also quite astonishing to me that there are no restrictions of flying a drone over the beach and that many people. Here in Germany, beach areas are strictly prohibited to fly a drone. So, as it seems you're a lot more free in the UK - lucky you!
With the mini 2 restrictions aren’t as bad 😊
Nice video! What’s the water temp at this time there? Here in Northern California it’s about 50°.
It was cold! No wet suits either lol
It’s really cool how this little drone can handle such strong winds. We’ve been up in winds way higher than the recommended conditions in the manual and only had the strong wind warning a handful of times. It’s a little stressful when over water like that but it’s always found its way back. Lol looking forward to the fog videos. Fog adds a different element and is pretty cool to capture. Nice job buddy!
Hey buddy, yes love the fog altho this fog came in like crazy looking forward to edit that ! Sometimes taking risks gets the best results at times lol, still no screen dim so that’s good !
@@DMProductions that’s awesome, Darren. I haven’t flown enough yet to say but so far same here. :) that was a great tip
@@DMProductions I stood on top of the mount pavillion in Fleetwood one morning... real pea souper at ground level, the clock tower was open and from the balcony there was brilliant sunshine and the lakeland hills were glowing!
Ah yes that would be a good shot !
Brilliant Darren. May i ask what is your settings for slow motion here? Thanks!
2.7k 60
Hi Darren what size and speed Sd card do you use , thanks great footage I used to live in Cornwall takes me home 👍sorry just found it down below 🤭
Hey I use a 128gb and a 64gb U3
Had my mini 2 at like 3000 altitude and beast in the wind , people saying it’s a toy prob have a £50 drone off eBay
Sad channel decide to thumb down I wonder I wonder haha, you can see online who thumbdown it’s embarrassing ,
I hope it wasn't at that altitude in the UK (or Europe for that matter)
He was prob stood on top of a very large mountain 😉
@@DMProductions indeed he is clearly referring to take off altitude not flight altitude 🙂
Yes exactly 😂
Brilliant, I still get nervous when flying out over the sea. Seagulls worry me too :) I’ll try trust mini more :)
Yes mini 2 gets bullied a lot by the seagulls !
I have forest , swamps, lakes and birds of prey, humans and worry all the time. Noise of the drone seams to pull a lot of extra issues in too.
Mini 2 sports mode straight up and its away and free
I recently learnt the more unnatural you make this drone look (skins,lights) the less likely a bird attack will be . A test maybe Darren? That would make a very interesting video!
@@DMProductions I have Eagles around ... I would probly not see one attacking. Usally its other birds that let me know ones around.
But I can tell you for experience that even if you are able to fly it with does winds. The battery don't last that los cause is fighting with the wind. That why I end buying the mavic air 2 and with this one I'm really happy
Yes that’s true the Mavic series is a beast in the air and will get better battery performance
For sure me interested how you make the moves and the postproduction.
Thank you, sir.
Thank you for watching 😊
I Love DJI Mini 2. Suche a little Beast. I wonder how it will react in the FOG???
We will see soon 😛
Love your videos and love Cornwall..took. my mini 2 a couple of months ago .. but weather wasn't great, Took some good shots of Holywell Bay where they filmed Poldark.. couldn't take any of Kyance because of RNA Culdrose near by :-( . Hooe you can do some of Porthcurno and the Minnack theater
Yes I went around that area it’s lovely , we are doing around lizard nest time you will have to ask permission before hand and on the day, most of the time it’s ok if a short range flight and you tell them
@@DMProductions so many places and so many things to do.
Bedruthan steps us awesome..
Would love to live in Cornwall
I'm guessing you were flying with the Lipo and yet I'm curious how much less power you might have had if using the Mini's Lion?
I flew my mini 2 in 45 to 55mph winds on few occasions and it was flying just as well level 7 drone. Usual altitude were between 130 and 500 feet. Battery lasted about 23 Mins so few minutes of battery 🔋 used to counter the weather. I know a guy in Colorado whom Flys in Blizzards in Rockies drone cuts through the snow ❄ damn well too. Straight winds can suck compared to multi directional.
Awesome video, the mini 2 is a beast.
Certainly is mini beast
Beautiful shots, and a great video. Impressive!
Thank you for watching did well didn’t it !
@@DMProductions the mini 2 is amazing
today i will use it^^
Awesome video. Great drone. Very interested in getting footage like you do, and putting it together.
Sure I’ll be working on putting a masterclass together in the future showing it all
I have had the DJI Mini 2 not be able to maintain level horizon a couple times with strong cross wind, but otherwise it flys well in wind of around 30 MPH gusts. I would not put up in much stronger wind. No doubt the Air 2s can cope with stronger wind, but in most conditions the Mini 2 is fine.
Yes exactly I was going to use the Air2S but I thought I’d see how the mini 2 does and it nailed it
Great job flying, nice video. liked & subscribed, thanks for sharing
That’s awesome ! Thank you I hope you enjoy the old videos and future ones 😊
I love your intros ! 😂
Great aren’t they!
Whisper is coming soon 😂
Did you had any wind warning on the drone tho?
Yes a few times but it’s still more than capable
It’s great in the wind.
You are my new favorite UA-camr in terms of DJI Mini 2 after SkyHighFilms ;) ... Admirations for your hard work and dedication about everything posted on your UA-cam channel ! When is your birthday ? You may receive gigantic surprise present from me something you've never seen before for your Mini 2. I'm sure you'll be so much surprised that you'll ... I'll leave it as surprise ;) Just let me know once ;)
Haha thank you 😂 many more good videos to come before a very busy tech winter !
Darren - What's with the @Phil Skraba impersonations mate? 🤣Enjoy your content though - particularly when you are being you....Keep up the good work
Haha he’s a good friend, we both love a radio voice and I like winding him up 😂
Fantastic drone, absolutely love mine
Now then! Do you live in ‘Blackers’?? Lol. Hi from Staining. Been smashing the likes all over your channel thanks for all your work! I’m in a bit of a pickle. We’re going Scotland touring a lot of it constantly for 9 nights in Oct. I’m stuck between getting a mini 2 with this rumours of a 3, (miffed that deal you showed isn’t on now) and an air 2s. BUT it’s my first and I have to do the test you showed yet I presume if I get air 2s? I’m just gonna be gutted getting mini 2 and then seeing mini3/2s in such as Nov. It’ll be a crime to go without a drone though. Doing Isle of Skye and all over the place. Thanks again!
Yes you need a drone with you for that trip full stop ! Depends on budget , you could grab the Air2S as that won’t be updated for at least a year, places your going to don’t really need the a2cofc but it’s worth doing and you can get that ticked off in 48hrs easily. That way you have everything covered. Mini 2 is hopefully gonna be replaced in November so tough call buying it now ..?
@@DMProductions cheers! Didn’t get notification for some reason that you’d replied. I’ve no budget really. I just thought for a total noob I might cry all the way home having lost a £1300 drone somehow 🤣 but if I can make my own 3D printers etc I’m sure I can have a pop at it lol. There’s tons of mods on thingiverse to ‘pimp my drone’ 🤣
@@DMProductions btw I was looking at the air2s through your link 😉 and if you click on include smart controller, it’s £1299 but the pic shows the normal plastic grey controller? Could I get a bonus from a cockup here?? Lol.
@@Mr_Gadge lol you could Amazon it’s their link. It’s still live tho £999 for fly more combo
I do agree Darren my Mini2 has been flown in winds of 30-35 km winds with very good results
My last two video's were filmed in those winds. I am satisfied with results. Have a look and let me know what you think!! Definitely interested in learning your editing procedures.
Link it buddy
@@DMProductions ua-cam.com/video/ccVkhp_p_yE/v-deo.html
Give that a try !!
Certainly an impressive drone, you can't go wrong with DJI products; I love my Mavic Air 2, such a capable aircraft. It certainly looks busy in the footage, but I must admit the sea conditions look surprisingly benign for the winds you have mentioned!
great informative vid , thanks m8
Thank you for watching
Great video sir. Yes very interested in the next video about putting it all together.
Love the travel video tour!
I’m the new Judith
Most of the flights of my Mini 2 have been with strong winds because i live in a tropical island...as soon as my mini reach about 30 meters altitud the strong winds warnings begin...but the drone can withstand it pretty good...only thing obviously is the battery drain faster cause of the fighting the winds.
I love it! Great footage.
Appreciate the love
You got also air2s but your fav is dji mini 2 it seems ha? 😀
Air2S is my fav but the mini 2 is very close 2nd
Darren, I am interested in whatever you would like to show and teach.
Thank you 😊 glad your loving the format , I’m just floating along currently getting ready for a busy tech winter
Just amazing 🤩 🙏🏼
Thank you very much
Hello, I wonder if the mini se performs similar to the mini 2 considering its using the same wind resistance with the same frame, motors and esc? thanks
It’s the same as the mini 1 I believe in everyday and the mini 1 didn’t have the same wind resistance I think it was around 5mph max less
Love Cornwall enjoy cheers from OZ.
Thanks a lot
I found it to operate fantastically in a moderate wind...
Yes it’s good enough it’s a decent drone
Sorry Darren to judge your great campsite. But I live in the rocky mountains. A good campsite to me is if I don't see another person the whole trip 😂. Hope you had fun mate!!
Haha I would love that too but not many mountains in Cornwall but I’d love to risky the Rocky Mountains one day!
I love Cornwall!
Nice isn’t it ! Hard not to get good footage