DJI Mini 4 Pro vs The Gauntlet (Autonomous Tracking Test)

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  • Опубліковано 25 вер 2023
  • Here's your complete DJI Mini 4 Pro Active Track test, putting it through the gauntlet to see how well it handles a variety of scenarios from tree tunnels to open conditions to forests, and plenty more! Buy the DJI Mini 4 Pro here (amzn.to/3PuGt9L), which helps support the channel!
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    (I had two mics on me, but I specifically used the Lav audio source for this entire video. The other mic was a backup.)
    Note: At the moment, I haven't yet found a good DJI RC2 (controller with built-in screen), as the existing DJI RC1 remote holders compatible.
    In this test I show how the new ActiveTrack 360 feature works on the DJI Mini 4 Pro, including both in open conditions and with trees. I also dive into the different FocusTrack settings for the ActiveTrack 360 feature.
    Links may be Amazon Associates, for which I may earn a commission at no cost to you.
    #DJIMini4Pro #DJIMini4 #DJI
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  • @KevLaj
    @KevLaj 7 місяців тому +205

    Very impressive in the tricky tests. 99% of users will never try to do what you have shown us and so the avoidance capabilities in play are likely to be more than sufficient for most flyers.

    • @BlownMacTruck
      @BlownMacTruck 7 місяців тому +3

      Lol. I don't think you know many drone users then. Skydio (RIP) users put their units through things like this gauntlet pretty much every time they launch.

  • @cirkuscederstrom
    @cirkuscederstrom 7 місяців тому +346

    The thanos of drone obstacle avoidance testing. Impressive how you could continue to fly after the tree crashes!

    • @Dcrainmaker
      @Dcrainmaker  7 місяців тому +5

      Thanks!

    • @swooshjj
      @swooshjj 7 місяців тому +4

      yes,, thoses things are surprisingly strong

    • @kevindoble5046
      @kevindoble5046 7 місяців тому

      ​@@swooshjjactually they're literally the complete opposite, it was a lucky crash Jake.

    • @caseyeberle7998
      @caseyeberle7998 5 місяців тому +3

      ​@@kevindoble5046lucky 4 crashes?

    • @isaacinmon4086
      @isaacinmon4086 Місяць тому

      Depends what you hit. A tree with leaves and a bush underneath wont break it. But run in to a wall 4 feet above the ground at like 2 mph... busted..... but you cant really blame dji because these are made to stay under 250 grams which is quite difficult. You wamt something that can crash hard and be fine get there new fpv​@caseyeberle7998

  • @DamienDavidO
    @DamienDavidO 7 місяців тому +56

    lol you are legit the only reviewer I wanted to watch for the active track. Really like how you go about explaining how they function and how it’s come along from all the other drones.

    • @Dcrainmaker
      @Dcrainmaker  7 місяців тому +1

      Thanks!!!

    • @halp_meh
      @halp_meh 7 місяців тому

      same

    • @DamienDavidO
      @DamienDavidO 7 місяців тому

      I had contemplated on the skydio but they made the decision for me when the announced that they were going away from consumer drones.

  • @itsthehumor95
    @itsthehumor95 4 місяці тому

    Haven't watched you in a few years but anytime I am looking for a new drone, I stop in to see how you're doing. Thanks for being so consistent and always so thorough.

  • @ididitfinallythankyou
    @ididitfinallythankyou 7 місяців тому +29

    The best review of Mini 4 Pro so far. I'm still impressed with it's obstacle avoidance performance. Now, I just have to save some bucks to buy.

    • @zawaprz
      @zawaprz 7 місяців тому

      I'm not impressed at all seeing how poorly it did with avoiding.. he was lucky.. I may not be, so on hold my decision to buy it.

    • @rdubs1705
      @rdubs1705 6 місяців тому

      Hey just a suggestion, but there are retailers offering 0% financing 12 monthly payments (for the flymore package) . So like 100 bucks a month, no interest for a year. Great deal for this amazing tech if you ask me!

  • @rotary65
    @rotary65 7 місяців тому +53

    It's absolutely remarkable that DJI has evolved their camera drones that much in only a few short years. When professionals were discussing the DJI mini when it first came out, no one imagined it would become this good. It wasn't even considered possible. The mini 4 pro represents an incredible technological achievement.

    • @PandaBearShenyu
      @PandaBearShenyu 4 місяці тому +3

      in just a few years it's already gotten here, imagine another 5 years at this pace bruh, we'll get self flying drones before self driving cars

    • @gavinstuart6704
      @gavinstuart6704 2 місяці тому +1

      @@PandaBearShenyu i think itll reach its peak soon. A bit like smartphones first arrived every upgrade was huge, now its tiny incremental upgrades. I think the drones are still quite early in its development stage, but i 5 years down the line it will be tough to continually have such huge leaps

    • @kavorka8855
      @kavorka8855 Місяць тому

      the cameras on dji drones are American, I think you meant the software

    • @bilibiliism
      @bilibiliism 26 днів тому +1

      @@kavorka8855 no one mentioned nationality

    • @kavorka8855
      @kavorka8855 26 днів тому +1

      @@bilibiliism just a wrong thread 😬

  • @ottosun12
    @ottosun12 7 місяців тому +16

    Tracking test was awesome. Was very impressed with the Mini 4 performance, as well as durability. Look forward to seeing your wind test.

  • @UngerTime
    @UngerTime 5 місяців тому +2

    Lots of videos showcasing lutz, music, and other stuff...this is the practicality of the drone I want to see. Excellent video. Thank you.

  • @RonaldBrown59
    @RonaldBrown59 7 місяців тому +2

    Great testing Ray, no one puts them through the torture like you do. And I was pretty impressed with how well it performed, and how durable it was after the crashes. Awesome video, thanks for sharing.

  • @JustinNaff
    @JustinNaff 6 місяців тому

    GREAT videos!!! I've been contemplating a Mini 4 for a while and your videos on it have me sold.

  • @cheeheifoo9282
    @cheeheifoo9282 7 місяців тому +1

    This is easily the most informative and entertaining video you've ever done!

  • @bobwhitewo3b
    @bobwhitewo3b 7 місяців тому +1

    Thanks Ray. Another very nice product review. I always look forward to your DJI drone reviews. Enjoy the nice weather.

  • @mq3868
    @mq3868 7 місяців тому

    Great video Ray. I always love watching your drone gauntlet testing, while informative as always, there's the added bonus of a certain degree of suspense around if the drone will make it or where it'll crash into a tree. 😂

  • @thaovi2849
    @thaovi2849 7 місяців тому +1

    Man, great upgrades from the previous mini’s. Good job DJI. Thanks for the awesome video.

  • @carstenheinrichs8225
    @carstenheinrichs8225 7 місяців тому +1

    I always love your Active Track Tests! Thx!

  • @bsaleem97
    @bsaleem97 7 місяців тому +21

    Well done! Pretty impressive tracking. These small drones have come a long way since the DJI Spark 😄

  • @ClearMind777
    @ClearMind777 7 місяців тому +3

    Best active track test. Thanks for putting it through the ringer for us.

  • @simonrabone
    @simonrabone 7 місяців тому +2

    Thanks Ray - this is the review and the drone I was waiting for !

  • @DetectingMyrtleBeach
    @DetectingMyrtleBeach 7 місяців тому +7

    Excellent demo. Thanks. I have the original DJI mini without active track. I think this has convinced me to upgrade.

  • @carlthewinner
    @carlthewinner 7 місяців тому +2

    I have been waiting for this video as soon as they announced it ahahha. Love your testing! Thanks!!!🎉🎉🎉

  • @1_amIcy
    @1_amIcy 7 місяців тому +5

    I started shitting bricks at 4:08. The obstacle avoidance is honestly more impressive than I thought it would be

    • @r00kiet80
      @r00kiet80 7 місяців тому

      Just got lucky in that instance

    • @damorgman
      @damorgman 7 місяців тому

      @@r00kiet80 Yes, one thing confirmed, treeless branches are still our enemy and here comes fall with all these new drones.

  • @dennismarzan5770
    @dennismarzan5770 7 місяців тому

    this is best review for active track out there, complete with challenging the drone and crashing

  • @BeautifulNorfolk
    @BeautifulNorfolk 7 місяців тому +4

    Really nicely tested, thanks! And the Mini 4 Pro does a pretty good job!

  • @edittide9842
    @edittide9842 7 місяців тому +11

    Great review Ray. No punches pulled😂 would love a review of the DJI care too!
    I think finally we have a Skydio beater. I figured the 3 might be good enough but didn’t go for it. I’m now ordering the mini Pro 4. Not even waiting for the famous wind test around the light house 😊
    DJI can thank you for this sale👍

  • @gusmontano
    @gusmontano 7 місяців тому +6

    WOW! That Active Tracking is amazing!!

  • @epicbucketlist
    @epicbucketlist 7 місяців тому +53

    This must be one of the most impressive tests I've ever seen. Great work, DC Rainmaker. It handled itself well despite the extreme tests you put on the little guy. I am surprised the Mini 3 Pro did better in obstacle avoidance scenarios.
    However, nothing beats Skydio2! Too bad they left the consumer market.
    -EBL

    • @yud0000
      @yud0000 7 місяців тому

      Dji whooped their asses and donald could not get a grasp at dji.. however there are some oncoming issues with dji law in the future do your research

    • @5740902
      @5740902 7 місяців тому +2

      Mini 4 pro you meant

    • @dnugros412
      @dnugros412 7 місяців тому +1

      No, thats true the forward avoidance is better on pro 3

    • @BlownMacTruck
      @BlownMacTruck 7 місяців тому +1

      The loss of the Skydio has set obstacle avoidance capable drones back multiple generations. It's depressing.

  • @AlexanderHichez
    @AlexanderHichez 4 місяці тому

    You are the BEST!!!! 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻 I just got mine yesterday!!!! 💪🏻

  • @uberacx
    @uberacx 6 місяців тому +2

    Super impressive. I just got the Mini 4 over my Mini 3. I am not a big fan of autonomous flying due to lack of confidence in it but I feel like now is the perfect time to put some trust into the Mini 4. Incredible test Ray. Thank you.

  • @pete1927
    @pete1927 Місяць тому

    Probably the best demo I have seen… well done and you seem to have bonded 😂

  • @jasonshortphd
    @jasonshortphd 7 місяців тому

    Holy cow, I would have never even tried some of those scenarios. But good to see it handled it well. And I love how you encouraged the drone “ Well done little guy”!

  • @johnhwang8881
    @johnhwang8881 7 місяців тому

    I love the way you talked to your drone, it made me feel an emotional connection to it 😅 I was actually cheering for the drone. Excellent review!!

  • @mvp_kryptonite
    @mvp_kryptonite 7 місяців тому

    Defo the toy for summer 2024. Super test also Ray! Iv been waiting with anticipation!

  • @stewartrowley1
    @stewartrowley1 7 місяців тому +2

    Well done, only you can show us how these machines really work.
    And you do it with a smile on your face. DJI are getting there. Cheers.

  • @vladivanovich
    @vladivanovich 7 місяців тому

    First time viewer and I have to admit I like your backlog of videos and testing. Definitely a new subscriber!!

  • @taiwoonine
    @taiwoonine 7 місяців тому +2

    Amazing tests ! Big fan of your videos :)

  • @bennywallis1527
    @bennywallis1527 7 місяців тому +1

    Such a Drone Dad.. Great job lil buddy. HAHA.. I've loved your videos for so long. Always having some comedic quality to them all. Even the dreaded Strava debacle.. As a Dji spark owner ( also thanks to you ) I find this pretty exciting to witness the future of drones that are available to many typically standard people and not the movie type drones that are ridiculous in price.. Thank you and what a fun video to watch..

  • @DMProductions
    @DMProductions 7 місяців тому +8

    What a great location to test out active track 360 ! Jealous of this location! Nice video DC !

    • @Dcrainmaker
      @Dcrainmaker  7 місяців тому

      Thanks man - much appreciated!

  • @psoon04286
    @psoon04286 7 місяців тому +20

    OMG! This sent shivers up my spine as I can still recall clearly when I tried something similar with my Mini 3 Pro. One required a climb up a tall conifer to retrieve it and the other resulted in 7 of the blades shattered!😖

  • @Gamingwithslinky
    @Gamingwithslinky 7 місяців тому

    Great review Ray!
    You're my go too channel for drone videos and testing!
    I am really stoked to see how good DJI is getting at the active track game, and the new 360 feature is actually really sweet!
    Thanks for the review, looking forward for you to compare it against the skydio like you did with the mini 3 pro!

  • @sk7262
    @sk7262 7 місяців тому

    dude your my #1 tester goto for new electronics! thorough tests and honest! many thanks!

  • @xrakin
    @xrakin 7 місяців тому

    best review i have seen after a long time . nice

  • @KoenMiseur
    @KoenMiseur 7 місяців тому +3

    Man that was amazing especially for such a little drone!

  • @brudermax7
    @brudermax7 7 місяців тому +22

    From what i've seen watching a lot of reviews, if you activate the low to the ground mode, with your tree gauntlet, it works drop down low (less limbs at base of trees than top) and performance tracking should be a lot smoother

  • @KamiL1Bojar
    @KamiL1Bojar 7 місяців тому +4

    Best dji active track reviews on youtube

  • @Sal4Ro
    @Sal4Ro 7 місяців тому

    Awesome review! I didn't think I needed a drone until now; thank you!

  • @belovedLion80
    @belovedLion80 7 місяців тому

    Love this channel and its extensive tests, ya dig

  • @user-co5mx6wn3m
    @user-co5mx6wn3m 7 місяців тому +1

    Your video review is unique, interesting, suspenseful and illustrative. The point where your drone hit the tree the first time was suspenseful and surprising. I thought it would not make it but it did. Tks.

  • @MrSmartDan
    @MrSmartDan 4 місяці тому

    Just took delivery of the mini 4 pro fly more combo today, all set up and charged, I can't wait to fly it when the weather is right, I did have a Parrot Bebop 2 so coming to this drone us a massive step up

  • @isaacharvey451
    @isaacharvey451 7 місяців тому +3

    My dad had a Staaker drone that used a wristband to both follow objects and record audio- e.g. the audio became part of the footage by default. It didn't have object sensing capabilities, and long story short, it crashed into a tree as he was recording a video. It's nice to see advancements in the general industry- even if not every drone has every advantage(yet?).

  • @laStar972chuck
    @laStar972chuck 21 день тому

    Amazing value and clear concrete examples and cases you provided with this video !
    And the fact that it's the same location every time reallymake these tests reliable thru time
    Love the encouragements at little drony, really enhanced tone of video😊😂
    Like a proud dad cheering on his child to try a risky backfill that might break his legs😂😮😮
    Such a simple setup and yet such an effective video. Wow !❤❤

  • @TheSonsOfSimon
    @TheSonsOfSimon 7 місяців тому

    Very impressive! Fun to watch!

  • @The_Daliban
    @The_Daliban 7 місяців тому

    Thank you for your real world tests❤️

  • @CabrioDriving
    @CabrioDriving 7 місяців тому

    What an awesome test. I liked it a lot. Impressive how beautiful videos it records

  • @EliMandarin
    @EliMandarin 5 місяців тому

    What a brilliant test! I love it! Thank you!

  • @DaveStern2
    @DaveStern2 7 місяців тому +1

    Ray - stunning test. So awesome thank you. Super impressed with the software out of the box. Thanks for all you do.

  • @alantruett8880
    @alantruett8880 4 місяці тому

    Excellent video. Completely sealed the deal on my plan to purchase.

  • @SW-Video
    @SW-Video 7 місяців тому +20

    I'd say this is more than an incremental improvement over the Mini 3 Pro. Excellent for what you used it for here. Yeah, those little leafless branches are the bane of even the best OA. Thin power and phone lines too.

    • @dannyhendy
      @dannyhendy 7 місяців тому

      My mini 3 pro never hits branches like that in those lighting conditions. Let's see if the fish eye sensors compromise forward obstacle avoidance a little.

    • @GetUrOwnHandle
      @GetUrOwnHandle 7 місяців тому

      To be very honest, I actually have footage from my Mini 3 Pro tracking me on my scooter, flying at top speed just above thin power lines in Sicily. It's scary looking back at the footage. But I gotta say, the Mini 3 Pro consistently handled the thin power lines well during my journey. At the same time, let's give DJI alittle more time to iron out all the kinks as this is a brand new drone and has a slightly different layout of the sensors to the Air3 & Mavic

    • @skyeblackledge2068
      @skyeblackledge2068 7 місяців тому

      Yup even in manual mode I was following a river with my mini 3 and I narrowly misses a powerline in a section that was not in my line of site was very lucky could barely see it on the inflight cam feed

  • @TyronPowell
    @TyronPowell 7 місяців тому +5

    Some crazy active tracking! Definitely going to purchase this!

    • @kevindoble5046
      @kevindoble5046 7 місяців тому

      ... "Some crazy active track, definitely going to purchase this even though Dji knew exactly what they were up to when they released the 3 Pro without the side avoidance"... Congrats Jake, you did see the crash eh? Dji love's you guy's more $ than brains.

  • @jimi_sendrix
    @jimi_sendrix 7 місяців тому +1

    After seeing the Mini 4 released yesterday I was more excited to see your video of it than of the actual device release itself 😂

  • @eoayeni5287
    @eoayeni5287 7 місяців тому

    This is really insane! I'm sold.

  • @adrianglessner5979
    @adrianglessner5979 7 місяців тому

    Nice work dooder. Really impressive for such a small drone.

  • @yoshuachuachannel6103
    @yoshuachuachannel6103 2 місяці тому

    i felt it, how intense when POI mode activated... this content was great... cant wait for your others...

  • @kennethhamburger9859
    @kennethhamburger9859 7 місяців тому

    Best review of the mini 4pro yet

  • @marufmustafa850
    @marufmustafa850 7 місяців тому

    Very useful for beginners! Tq for this video! Love ya from Malaysia! 💜

  • @JJaguar001
    @JJaguar001 7 місяців тому

    great test. impressive mini4 pro. thank you!

  • @christianlewisphotography6910
    @christianlewisphotography6910 7 місяців тому +1

    That’s a great little drone and a brilliant test.

  • @brunogt1982
    @brunogt1982 7 місяців тому +1

    Awesome test brother thank you 👌🏽

  • @SkyTouch08
    @SkyTouch08 7 місяців тому +1

    Appreciate the test bro. The mini 4 pro is really impressive

  • @robotic2000k
    @robotic2000k 7 місяців тому

    Perfect Video! Thank you so much!

  • @naversdoery
    @naversdoery 7 місяців тому

    thanks for the video,, you did really good to review the autonomous tracking mini 4 pro

  • @MrWarwickJones
    @MrWarwickJones 7 місяців тому +1

    Loved your video and presentation style. I will say, when you were using the 3D map at round 5:20 that was a perfect opportunity for a quick VoiceOver introducing the 3D map feature rather than text alluding to something upcoming. Plenty of empty spaces, and you are demonstrating a perfect use case for this feature.

  • @EpicPerspectivesmedia
    @EpicPerspectivesmedia 7 місяців тому

    Really good video. Very informative and fun to watch thanks 👍🏻

  • @stephendoggett190
    @stephendoggett190 7 місяців тому

    That is very impressive! What an improvement on the 3.

  • @jordenkraaijeveld569
    @jordenkraaijeveld569 7 місяців тому

    Nice video, i was amazed by what drones can do these days

  • @5Komma5
    @5Komma5 7 місяців тому +1

    Very nice review. This looks so good that I now need to find a reason to get one 😁

  • @ex.perdition
    @ex.perdition 7 місяців тому

    This is a great video! thanks mate

  • @melissatvchannel
    @melissatvchannel 7 місяців тому

    Now I can decide which drone to buy. thanks for sharing 👍

  • @faelc
    @faelc 5 місяців тому

    Thank you for the video!! It’s amazing!! 😊

  • @Somanybeats
    @Somanybeats 7 місяців тому

    I was not expecting a crash video lol. Thanks for the upload

  • @blackmamba-li2ju
    @blackmamba-li2ju 7 місяців тому

    Amazing review!!!

  • @hipsterbm5134
    @hipsterbm5134 5 місяців тому

    i love the way he encourages the drone

  • @Yababy_Farva
    @Yababy_Farva 7 місяців тому +3

    I'm sold. Good job

  • @spicygaming8779
    @spicygaming8779 7 місяців тому

    Never knew you already made a review!!

  • @lucienhikingdroneflying2543
    @lucienhikingdroneflying2543 7 місяців тому

    Thanks for the testing 👍👍

  • @TheSaint226
    @TheSaint226 7 місяців тому

    Anxiously waiting more Mini 4 Pro videos from you...

  • @dbayboyds409
    @dbayboyds409 10 днів тому +1

    That was an awesome test!

  • @dannykrogh
    @dannykrogh 7 місяців тому

    Cool video and awesome drone features

  • @AngryAnt0
    @AngryAnt0 7 місяців тому

    The new active track looks amazing (in perfect conditions)!
    I love the mini 3 pro, I've taken it to countless weddings over the summer and finally crashed it a week or so ago (pretty big one, had to have the care refresh replacement) and honestly even then I wasn't mad at the tracking, more just my stupidity about flying in low light conditions. I'm fully with you on the forward sensors, not once have I had my drone hit anything front on, its always been at the side or clipping the edge from behind.
    Considering how they started off, they have come such a long way, I'm honestly surprised that more people don't pick the mini's up compared to the bigger air/mavics.

  • @fanb0y777
    @fanb0y777 7 місяців тому +1

    Great review, it answered all my questions. I am getting one. thanks!

  • @ERone43
    @ERone43 7 місяців тому

    Great vid. I ordered one. It’ll be here in 2 days. My first drone. Can’t wait!😊

  • @51Drones
    @51Drones 7 місяців тому

    Well done Ray!

  • @pksteffen
    @pksteffen 7 місяців тому +5

    That’s so much better and pretty amazing. I need to upgrade for sure. The skinny branches without leaves are hard for a pilot with FPV goggles to see even with digital, so no surprise there but as you say, its response to that situation was odd. Don’t go up! 😂

  • @n0t_fast
    @n0t_fast 7 місяців тому

    Just bought it, it my first drone, I’m very exited, it’s so cool

  • @yud0000
    @yud0000 7 місяців тому

    Thank you bro that was what i wanted to see this is worth a subscribe and bell

  • @sulizztianz
    @sulizztianz 7 місяців тому

    great review Sir. Awesome drone

  • @thecorporategypsy
    @thecorporategypsy 7 місяців тому +9

    Been waiting for your review

    • @Dcrainmaker
      @Dcrainmaker  7 місяців тому +1

      Thanks!!!

    • @thecorporategypsy
      @thecorporategypsy 7 місяців тому

      @@Dcrainmaker it was a good review and looking forward to the other reviews of yours that are coming

    • @misiakufal
      @misiakufal 7 місяців тому +2

      @@Dcrainmaker comparing to Skydio's tracking, do you think it's still a long way to go? And now since Skydio is out of consumer market I hope DJI will put more effort to fill that gap :)

  • @danmontoya1102
    @danmontoya1102 7 місяців тому

    Best tracking DJI drone so far, I think I’ll purchase one. I’ll never put it into the situations you did during this test thou, Always wait for your reviews. Thank You.

  • @bicycletouring4413
    @bicycletouring4413 7 місяців тому

    Thank you for sharing the great video.

  • @cookiemonster2299
    @cookiemonster2299 7 місяців тому

    Brilliant demonstration 👏👏, I keep thinking of getting a drone and this one seems perfect for what I would use it for like slow wide river kayaking and open moorland hikes and dog walks, now if only it had voice commands for distance, altitude and tracking positions. 🤔👍❤️🇬🇧

  • @alcanalpt
    @alcanalpt 7 місяців тому

    Thanks for the video. You really got its limits