20 BIGGEST DRONE MISTAKES beginner Pilots with DJI MAVIC PRO & SPARK
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- Опубліковано 3 сер 2024
- I've put together a list of some of the biggest mistakes I see new pilots making. I hope that you can learn from these and not make them yourself!
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00:00 20 Biggest Drone Mistakes
01:18 Mistake #1: Prep Your Drone For Flight
01:56 Mistake #2: Firmware Issues (1:56)
02:18 Mistake #3: Calibration
02:50 Mistake #4: GPS
03:20 Mistake #5: Flying Indoors
03:46 Mistake #6: It's Just a Toy
04:10 Mistake #7: Not knowing your drone
04:50 Mistake #8: No Spotter
05:22 Mistake #9: Restricted Flights
06:05 Mistake #10: FAA Rules
06:34 Mistake #11: Sensor Issues
07:12 Mistake #12: GPS
07:50 Mistake#13: Weather Problems
08:24 Mistake #14: Flying Near Objects
09:06 Mistake #15: Automation
09:39 Mistake #16: Flying Too Far
10:03 Mistake #17: Low Battery
10:27 Mistake #18: Flying Into Objects
10:39 Mistake #19: Screen Flying
11:02 Mistake #20: Sport Mode
Which DJI Drone should you get? I broke down all the drones available and explained why you would pick one over another. ua-cam.com/video/Q0bC5ydSjms/v-deo.html
Just got the Mavic 2 Pro. Played your video as we took it out of the box. Thank you!
When I get my drone I'm not even going to fly it the 1st day , I'm taking it out for coffee so I have a chance to get to know it first. Thanks bud great tips ty!
I dont know you dude ,but u burst my brain with that comment
Awesome!
I hate that channel you got in fact is the worst done thumbs up to get a thumbs down
Oh, nobody did this*?...ok!
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Not taking gimbal covers and sensor stickers off (1:18)
2. Not updating firmware (1:56)
3. Not calibrating the IMU and Gyro (2:18)
4. Not Letting your GPS lock on (2:50)
5. Flying indoors for the first flight (3:20)
6. Thinking it's just a toy (3:46)
7. Not knowing your drone (4:10)
8. Flying without a spotter (4:50)
9. Flying in restricted areas (5:22)
10. Not knowing the FAA Rules (6:05)
11. Not understanding your drone's sensors (6:34)
12. Turning off your GPS (7:12)
13. Not understanding weather (7:50)
14. Flying into a tree [Near Objects] (8:24)
15. Not understanding how automation works (9:06)
16. Flying too far away (9:39)
17. Flying under 30% battery (10:03)
18. Flying backwards near objects (10:27)
19. Only using the screen to fly (10:39)
20. Not understanding Sport Mode (11:02)
Understand your drone, understand your drone's software
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Thank you for the table of contents
Thanks bro.
I knew I should have checked the comments first. :(
Calibrating IMU and Gyro ????? IMU is your Gyro, You should have said IMU and Compass
One mistake my son in law almost made was the return to home when he was on his sailboat. It started to land where the boat was when he took off. Luckily he was paying attention and was able to recover. Now he just has the drone hover and take the boat to it.
LIFE SAVER TIP 101: 1. HEAR "Home point recorded" .
2. Lock GPS, fly with Auto Take off (w/ precision ticked)
3. Then FLY UP 30meters. 4. have fun.
Why with auto take off Bro?
I was gifted a Mavic Air 2, and I want to thank you for sharing your training videos. Your videos have helped me understand my drone, and I now have the knowledge and confidence to safely fly my drone. One thing that I did to my controller was to place small pieces of white first aid tape on each side of the joy stick and label the direction with a fine tipped marker. For a newbie drone pilot having those direction labels have helped me not to get confused when learning to fly. I also labeled the FN button one click = Map/Live View and two clicks = Center Gimbel. I also put a reminder on the controller to put my phone in airplane mode so I don't receive texts or phone calls while flying.
Does getting notifications do something bad to the video or something?
@@TheFunnyCamGuy I would suggest that you put your phone in airplane mode when flying your drone. By doing so you won't be distracted by phone, text, and alert messages.
@@johnbetof6537 good tip.
Useful tips. Thanks :-) My biggest mistake when first starting (with a cheaper, "training" drone): I figured flying it from the upwind side of the clearing, nearly direct overhead, was the way to go, but when I went up to maximum altitude (50-80 meters), the drone lost the connection, went into *slow descent mode* , yet *still drifted* with the gentle wind crashing some 300 meters away! The drone was going downwind faster than it was coming down in altitude, so I could never re-establish the connection. .... Now, I position myself closer to the center of the clearing and fly the drone 20 - 30 meters *upwind* from me. When flying high and it loses the wireless connection, it starts slowly descending -- right on top of me! When it gets close enough, I just re-establish the connection and continue flying. .... *One complaint* on the cheaper drones (and maybe others): they need a *fast/emergency descent mode*. My drone is only 180 grams, and *even a gentle updraft will counteract the normal descent mode and push the drone upward*. If I could simply pull down on the ascend/descend lever while in descent/landing mode, then it could descend much faster. Release the lever, and it goes back into regular descent mode. This would get the pilot out of many difficult situations due to troublesome winds, swooping birds of prey, (or GPS-position-maintained windy descents for expensive drones). (OT testing: putting a -hyphen/minus sign in front of text serves as a strikeout and then close with another hyphen- at the end (no spaces on either end for hyphens or asterisks))
Another helpful tip: PRACTICE WITH THE SIMULATOR IN THE DJI GO APP.
I am used to planes, for me, down was up! It broke me of the habit and I tested all of the flight modes. I could switch to map mode and perform all of the POI, locking modes and everything. Really helped with the mind-muscle connection of both controls and I flew much better my first (second really. I crashed it in the house like you mentioned first) time out. It was a breeze and my confidence was elevated.
Agreed, I have flown planes and helicopters but this will be my first drone, advantage is flying back to you will be easier if you can fly your plane back to you
back in the days when hands-off the controller meant your helicopter will crash in the next 2 seconds
dallatorretdu fpv racequad lifeee
Yeassssss
Sometimes even with hands on, your helicopter crashed in 2 seconds.
Oh man, could you imagine if people had to show they could fly a r/c helicopter before they're allowed to fly a drone....
dallatorretdu lol true
Rip air-hogs rc helicopter
Chinese have evolved the market place to the point where the product's return themselves back to the manufacturer for them to be re_boxed and re_sold all over again. Now that's technology.
Funny road runner
You just made my day
priceless
ha ha ha
Recycled joke. L
Very helpful! Very eye opening! Some of these mistakes I heard stories about, but there were a lot of mistakes I didn't even consider. Thanks again!
Crazy how many mistakes people make as a first time pilot. I made alot of these when I first started flying too
Jeven, thank you, all pure gold. I just bought a Mavic Air and I know it has sensors in the back but the rest is still pure gold for the new pilot. Thank you.
Awesome tips! I'm buying a Mavic this month (finally). I probably won't even fly it the first day because I want to understand it first. Plus my house is in some zone where I supposedly have to notify the local airport that I'll be operating a drone.
Bought mine couple days ago ,but i live in DC all areas around me are NFZ
lmao that suck... YOu might to fly somewhere else.
Read, watch tutorial, how to vids etc before you get it, then watch them again after. Everything he says is so true. The more you learn before, the less chance you’ll make an expensive mistake. Enjoy
Likely Class D airspace unless it is a bigger airport. Sectional charts are your friends. Learn to love them.
I recommend the ASA 107 test prep, it may not help with you flying the drone, but it will keep you out of trouble. There is a lot of rules (backed up by law) that you need to follow. If you have to notify the airport (within 5 Mi stat.) it shouldn't be an issue. you just need your aircraft registration number (If needed) , the make and model of your aircraft, the altitude you will fly at, at what time to what time you will be flying, and the location of where the pilot (you) will be at during the flight. Good on ya for learning the aircraft before flying it. Remember there is a simulator mode in the DJI app to learn the controls better before you fly for real.
Great video! Looking to buy Mavic 2 Pro and just doing my homework. Knew a lot of this stuff but good refresher. I'm a new subscriber!
Thank u it is very useful
Thanks for the helpful list of mistakes made by beginners like me. I can add my own one. By returning to the home position, my very new DJI Mavic 2 Zoom landed on the house roof about 3 meters off takeoff position. As most of the roofs, it is slanted and the drone slipped into rain gutter pipe and snagged and continued to work while I tried desperately to stop it with the controller. Quadcopter did not stop running. As a result, two damaged propellers, but everything else fortunately works. My conclusion is that the landing must be controlled visually - just my two cents.
Chuckled like hell visualising that incident. Sorry it happened man but thanks for the heads up. That the type stuff that happens to me!
See my comments above - vistagraphsnet a youtube post demonstrated it and when he took it to 10 meters it landed within two inches of takeoff. When he did not take it that high and hover but flew off immediately it landed eight feet from takeoff point.
Very good tips !!! StenS/Sweden
My school-english is not very good,i come from germany,but i understand you a litle bit.
Your information is verry good thank you very much.
👍👍
finally someone who speaks at the same speed I listen; My hat is off to you-You seem to answer my next question right before I think of it. I really appreciate all your efforts in making all these videos -- the way you concisely y and quickly present content I find valuable without trying to entertain me Is perfect.
I heard you mention that you have a school for videographers and creators --that would be my number one choice for both myself and my son
Nice job! Very clear and complete! Subbed. Just FYI, you CAN fly over 400AGL as a hobbyist. That regulation only applies to Part 107. Hobbyists can (but probably shouldn't) fly above 400ft beyond 3 miles from an airport. Bottom line - use common sense. (which there seems to be a shortage of these days.) :)
OMG! So surprised to see the first aerial shot! That is Quito, my hometown
Ha ha ha! I’m guilty of some of the minor issues you mentioned when I first began to fly drones or quads. I’m a private pilot and fly a real plane all the time. Quads are different. One thing that I had to get used to, was depth perception. When I first started flying quads, I crashed into a couple trees. I learned my lesson! Just PAY ATTENTION, and use common sense. Take it slow in the beginning and work your way through the settings and practice, practice, practice! Make sure you are in a wide open area and set parameters. In time you will gain the muscle memory necessary to become a proficient quad pilot. I added the “sUAV License” to my PPL. I’m now working on starting a little side business with my quad copter. It’s a long process and it will take some time for those of you who choose to do the same. Be patient! Don’t violate the FAA airspace restrictions! If you do, you will pay dearly!
This was a very informative vid, and hopefully you will yield the warnings, and take the experience of seasoned pilots to heart! Great Job Jevon! SUB EARNED! 😎
Top vid my friend. I watched loads of vids first, then got a note book and wrote the hints / tips / starting procedure down before even starting the drone, then 1st flight in a field, took it no more than a few mts off the ground and spent time learning the controller,, so glad I did this rather than unbox/go fly,,,,,,
I found this video after I bought (but before) I flew my first drone i.e. a DJI Spark...
Many thanks for the valuable advice ;)
I just got my P4P+ that's still in the box, not flying. :) Of course, I am watching every video I can on drone flight concepts. I have learned a lot from your video. Thank you, very much. These drones are also susceptible to what is called VRS, or Vortex Ring State. Perhaps you could discuss this in your next video? (I fly a helicopter simulator and have learned just how surprising the VRS can be. The best escape is bank 30 degrees and pull collective.)
Randall MacDonald. One tip while descending rapidly. descend while moving forward or in any direction never reduce power and descend rapidly vertically. Descend against the wind never descend with the wind. Or descend vertically but reduce the rate of descent.
Great video you remind me so much of Mark Rober
, I mean this as a compliment because you are very descriptive and detailed in your explanations , very glad I found your channel.
Great mate thank I just got my drone yesterday I decided to learn more before I start flying thanks again
Great important points about the big mishaps drone flyers tend to get into when they "skip the learning"! Can be very costly!!
I've never seen a video: "I drove over my Mavic. DJI won't fix it." 😂
Bought the DJI Mavic Zoom yesterday! so excited to start flying :)
Me too but its been raining so much!
Its like a new BF
I just got a spark, dawg. God bless this channel. Thanks for all your advice homie.
Jeven, I've been looking to buy a drone for years and this video will definitely really help me stay away from my worst enemy!
Great video Jeven, I've ordered my Mavic but not received it yet. I'm doing some research before it arrives to understand exactly the things you highlight. Thanks for the informative video delivered in a really nice style.
Lesson number 0 - Watch tons of Tutorials and Do's and Dont's about drones before flying or even ordering one.
Thanks, Jeven! You are so right when talking about "understanding your drone and how it works" first before you start using all the drones technology to help fly it. I'm a "gaser" pilot from way back where we didn't have GPS but you the pilot, had to fly it all the while watching it and responding to the helis behaviour do to weather and environmental conditions. We've come a long way!! Now if only everyone getting a drone flyes it according to the rules that are in place in their countries, then the hobby/profession can move forward in a more positive way, so the rules don't get more restrictive!! Blue skies!!
Thanks a lot for helping me not crash my future drone to buy. I wish the instructions came with you in the box lol. But really well done video, I will refer back to your video once again when it arrives.
This guy be like, "The number one thing people forget to do is take it out of the box before flying, guys it's not going to fly if you don't take it out of the box okay. I've seen so many people just throw their drone in the air while it's still in the box and it won't fly. I know to most beginners it might not make sense but you've gotta take it out of the box first."
ROFLMAO
I found the video pretty good, knowing I have never touched a dron, there is some things that you can miss. My dad took the dron inside the house so don't think this video is stupid. And don't think you're smarter cuz you are an expert in drons bighead
Tyler Ellis u silly af
Haha!
Dark_ Mage2 wtf are you talking about?
PS: dron...
Chop someone’s arm off 3:35 😂😂🤣🤣👌🏼🔥🔥
this is a great video, the one that stuck for me the most is understanding the weather, I have flown helis for years before getting into drones and the weather is the first thing I found to be the biggest influence on where, when and how high to fly, Thanks. It can not be taken for granted whether your 8 or 35 years old, understanding how wind moves around objects like trees, buildings, poles, uneven ground, ponds and beaches, it takes a lot of research if you are a beginner but you have to learn this if you are to fly responsibly.
I wish I would have watched this before I flew mine... =-(. Merry Christmas. YOU CALLED IT!
what mistakes did you make?
Not a fan of doing updates before you read for a few days or at least a few hours. You must know if the newest update will even work with your phone or tablet, Go to Mavic Pilots app and read read read. !!!!!! Some new updates will crash and ground you for weeks. So beware of that. Just because its a new update doesnt mean it a good update.
Bill14886 Yep in some cases on android devices downgrade the app may solve some problem maybe apple have a much more stable dji app
In most situations when it comes to updating software, not always the best option. Sometimes I'd rather deal with a bug that I know well rather than deal with surprise bugs that may be in the update
I wish i wacthed this b4 my flight. I damged it 5mins of flight 😥
How?
Great info.. thanks.. getting my first drone for xmas and I'm so concerned with not crashing
Don't be concerned with 'not' crashing.....be concerned with crashing.
That Mavic Pro Fly More Combo for $899 on B&H and Adorama was legendary!
DJI Mavic Pro as their first drone? Noooooooooooooooooo. People need to start off with a $50 drone to break in their basic skills. You don't buy your teenager a $30k SUV for their first car do you? Then you wouldn't spend $1000 on your first drone. Crash it a couple dozen times, replace props and motors, then graduate to a $100 drone. Hone your skills even more. Then take the plunge. I've dropped my Syma drones into pools, into ceiling fans, heck a dog even ran off with one. I didn't lose my lunch. If my Mavic Pro got taken by an eagle I'd be DEVASTATED lol. Maybe because my income isn't as fluid as some I guess. But that's my $.02 so if you got the $$ and if it's what you want, more power to you, it's just not something we all can do from get go.
Yuuuup
Yeah, stuff like that is crazy. I'm debating whether I should just buy a Tello drone right now or wait to see if there's a sale on the near future. A bit on the pricey end for a first drone, but still reasonable. On the flip side, I was getting gas over the summer and a guy had a DJI Phantom flying around over the highway. It was his first time flying a drone, and he was doing it while drunk sitting on the patio at the bar.
wingmanalive actually, starting off with a $50 pos is a great way to turn anybody off to flying. Folks new to the rc hobby should ALWAYS start off eith a ground based vehicle in kit form that they have to build from the ground up. This teaches not only how things work, but it also (and more importantly) teaches patience. Once they've mastered an understanding of surface vehicles, then they graduate to building and learning to fly fixed wing rc aircraft and then drones.
Strongly disagree. Starting with a $50 piece of shit drone is the best way to get so frustrated that you just give up altogether. I started with a $100 drone. No GPS, it required constant user input just to hover in one place, constantly compensating for the slightest breeze. The camera was not gimballed so it was almost impossible to get any useful footage. Yes, it crashed and not a lot of damage was done, but that really doesn't matter much when flying it is not fun no big loss but also no fun. Needles to say that drone is sitting in a box collecting dust. You can start with a $1000 drone if you don't rush it and are smart about it.
My first drone is Pro and I barely control it myself. Sensors are very helpful.
The GREATEST mistake for me that when i bought it i think that i could take it with me everywhere... wrong!! in Vietnam they could confiscate it on arrive in airport, in thailand you could go even got to jail... mavic became half useless for me(((
Yeah its getting tougher to travel with drones. Make sure you check the countries rules before entering a new place
They really should add registration points to airports, that tourists could register his drone for $20-30 for a month. Easy money for government and a lot less problem for tourists...
Alexander Zhiltsov wait...you can’t take it to Thailand??? I’m going there in August! 😭😭😭
70 year sentence in Thailand?
Thx! Taking to heart and saving in my Keep app!
You sound like a very smart, level-headed, and down-to-earth guy. I really appreciate your videos and all of the information! Can't say thank you enough!
I dont agree with updating firmware....when it comes to dji drones
Mike Sarni u are a moron. Of course firmware updates are important
My we're a bit short on brotherly love here tonight
a lot of people have trouble with every new firmware update. its better wait some days.
Reinaldo Herrera yup
Updates are ok unless you want to go in and modify the flight alt and specs the new update blocks most of this
"Gimal covers"
Awesome video! Very helpful as I am going to be adding a drone to my Channel.
My first drone was like 5 years ago I had to build it using a Naza v2 so by doing it this way I had a grounding in how it all came together and new what did what and agree new people to this hobby are ready lucky just how far things have come on and I have a Phantom 4 and a Mavic yes they are easy to fly but because I had to build my first one I understand about IMU and setting home point etc.Drones today are brilliant but still think Newby's need to go on UA-cam to see how these great drones work before attempting to fly them it only takes an hour or so but wil save a lot of drama in the long run.
Does it count if you’re flying in a mansion?
Rule 5: Don't fly indoors when you first get the drone.
Oops....
made one of these mistakes (GPS)... Thanks dude !!!
Don’t make the other 19 😜
What a well deserved thumbs up! Speaking as a newer user ( approx ten flights), I strongly recommend using sport mode only when trying to gain altitude quickly...it WILL get problematic quickly in horizontal flight. A very thorough understanding of the return to home feature is absolutely mandatory! I was told by a pro that it would be 25 flights before I could be considered a competent operator. I was a tad skeptical, and I am now a firm believer. I would also say new pilots should begin with a Spark as it can more likely to survive a crash without damage, whereas a Mavic is more vulnerable. Lastly, the only point of owning a quality drone is for video, and if you're unfamiliar with photo and/ or video editing, congratulations, you just inherited a couple more hobbies...and its all absolutely worth the time investment. If you're an Apple user, they have great free open media classes in the Apple stores, you take your project and hardware to the class and the instructors help when you encounter a problem, there is no set agenda...I highly recommend them in the absence of nerdy friends. Thanks for video, well done!
1. Gimal? lol Remove all the stickers... Where are they and why? The whole point of a "Video" is to show people.. Otherwise its just a podcast mate...
2. Firmware is not all about "Bugs" It often contains updates for No Fly Zones, mapping and software changes to make things a bit easier to use. Bugs, yes, definitely, but not the only reason.
3. In between calibrations, the "Last known location" and the orientation and height both in AGL and ASL can change dramatically, dis-orientating your drone. This will cause the "Return to home" and other navigational features to fail miserably, and can also cause the drone to not even take off if it cannot understand where it is.
4. No comment...
5. Again, ZERO mention of insurance, no fly zones and how to find somewhere safe to fly it, and so far, no drone has ever "chopped someones arm off"
Making a video where you tell people "What to do" without any reasoning, or what "appears" to be any knowledge of why/how is really not helpful bud...
You might as well have made a video that just says "Read the manual"...
Sooo much info and practical info missing, this is just a generic lecture! Seems 112 others also thought the same thing. The 1K thumbs up'ers are missing a LOT of info...
Richard Wraith It was still a good video but lacks this information. I hope this comment wasnt in anyway to diss the video just because of missing information. The video taught me much more than what I knew before. This comment just helped me a bit more.
Richard aew you stupid? 🤦🏻
MR. ANONYMAGIC no he isn’t but you are. aew isn’t even a word
Well then, do one yourself. If you need to be shown how to remove stickers..after being told where they are....if you dont know firmware means 'updates' prehaps you need someone to hold your hand and go through it all again
Richard Wraith 1; I am sure the stickers are there for protection from scratches, dirt/dust/derbies on glass surfaces that could occur through transportation.
You should move the camera a little closer to your face.
Okay 😀
Lol The first thing I did with my Spark, flying in doors, straight into a wall!! Luckily no damage done. Then I watched your Spark vids and now flying outdoors with no problems!! Hope you’re loving NZ!!
getting a magic air and found your channel. lots of helpful info and I'm sure i'll be coming back to rewatch. great channel!
Awesome Tips! If I heard and applied your recommendation for not letting the battery go below 30%, my first drone crash wouldn't have happened. My First Crash: I was flying through a parking lot with tons of big trees and because I was pushing the battery and had Auto-Home selected for when it goes below 5%, it flipped into Auto and flew up into the branches. While in auto, it kept trying to go up through the branches till it flipped upside down and crashed 20 feet into the asphalt. It fell hard! Luckily I had DJI insurance and was able to replace it (too damaged for a repair).
I'm new to drones. My first drone is the DJI air 2s. Your channel has been extremely informative and helpful. I have gained way more insight than I ever expected. So I just wanted to drop a line and say thank you.
Thank you so much for the tips.
It was really useful for me as a beginner.
As a first time drone pilot I am finding your videos very helpful. Thanks for all the information you've provided!
Very helpful, thanks mate. I wish I watched this before I bought my new Mavic Air 2, got so excited and flew it inside and put it into the ceiling fan on Day One. Ha ha
Thanks for a great video I've been using a drone for a year now and there is not one thing you said that is not needed to fly safe
if new pilots were to see this video they would save a lot of headaches and money. Thanks Again
I've never flown a drone before, but I've just bought a Ryze Tello and a DJI Spark, I'm going to practice basic control with the Tello then move onto the Spark. I'm watching as many vids like this as I can in he hope that I don't make too many basic mistakes. I'm a bit scared to be honest, but also excited. Lol. Thanks for the info and best wishes from downunder. 😊
Argentum Australis I’ve never flown a drone before but I ordered a dji spark
Great video for first time drone owners. I will be sure to share this around on social media. Many of my friends have been asking me questions about what drones to get, so I'm expecting some of them will have their first drone this holiday season. Thanks for posting this very helpful video.
The 20 best advice I’ve ever had about drone. Congratulation from Brazil.
Great video...I'm treating myself to a DJI Mavic Air fly more package next week for my birthday... Never flown a drone so I'll be using the included prop guards in a 50 acre pasture... after I've downloaded all of the firmware updates and batteries are at full power....Baby steps.....Thank you bro Picked the Mavic Air for it's rear sensors.... Technology marches on...Carl Sagan knew drones...Talk about flight time...Lol
Awesome tips. I've been using videos like this and the knowledge I've gained in my flight experiences as an airplane pilot to fly my drone more safely.
Just found your videos today, and as a long time fixed wing and quad copter R/C pilot as well as a Part 91 pilot, I'd like to complement you on your content. I just started with a Mavic 2 a couple of months ago and learning to be a videographer whos camera flies is a wonderful new experience. Your videos are a great resource. Thank you!
You nailed it. That would be my list exactly. The biggest being, "Know your drone." And that ain't easy with the Mavic - it has LOADS of features and failsafes. I studied it for weeks before I pulled the trigger and bought one, and then kept on reading even after it was delivered. I've had mine for a little over a year now, and the only crash I had was hovering it in my kitchen when I first got it - hahahaha - good ole rule #5. Well done.
Great advice and good content, I'm new to the game and I've made sure to be safe to be sure. Some new key things you've mentioned that has helped further, thanks.
Happened upon this video and will seriously take heed to your advice. Thank you!!
All good advise if u ask me thank you JEVAN , just brought a zoom , and love it slowly understand all the on screen things by doing little flys X
I've been flying drones for 3 years and I just got my dji phantom 3 standard thanks for the tips
Nice! Thank you.
Very well done, I'm a flyer and spent a good week just reading & watching tips and strict practice sessions for confidence and a system of check points. All your videos are very good, just enough info for one to learn and go out and learn more. Thanks
Great tutorial i’m waiting for my pro this would help me a lot
thank you so much. I am getting a spark christmas and it will be very useful for when i start flying.
The Mavic 2 gimble is amazing, it keeps the hunting knife I've attached to it perfectly level
It holds a glock perfectly. You can even update the firmware to enable crosshairs on the screen so you can line up your shot. Technology has come so far from the days of the Helicopter with a crossbow mount.
Got a spark recently and already made some of these mistakes but luckily none to have caused damage .. great vid as it will save me from making more mistakes 😊..
I wonder if you have already made step by step videos on learning to fly the spark..
Lots of great advice. I’ve noticed that by flying with with your app, you’ll not recognize your surroundings because the camera is in a wide angle configuration, something to get used to.
AWESOME! Thank you for all of your beginner drone videos and tips they have been very helpful! I just got my DJI Spark three days ago but I haven't taken it out for a run yet until I learn how the drone and remote controller works, how the app works, etc. Thanks again!
Thank you very much. I am waiting for the delivery of my first drone and your advice has been eye opening. At least I was already planning to do a few of the mistakes that you are warning about: "Why not entertaining family on Christmas Day with some indoor shots in my small living room on Christmas Day?"
Thanks again
your video is very informative and very usefull ... i always watch and subscribed to tour channel....im a begginer drone pilot here in the philippines
Your video is so helpful sir and much appreciated as a new "drone pilot:". I made a mistake exactly what you pointed out in your video, got the P3 Standard out of the box and tried to fly in the family room and guess what? Drifted straight into the wall, flipped upside down and all propellers spun at full power uncontrollable, luckily it didn't brake, just the dome on top of the propellers flattened. I've flown the Inductrix and Syma X5UW indoor all the time without any problems and was thinking the DJI P3 Standard is the same. I learned my lesson :)))
THANK YOU ! CAN'T wait til mine gets here, so I can use your TIPS.
HAPPY NEW YEAR !
I haven't even finished the video and you stopped me from error #5; I was going to try it inside (20' cathedral ceiling). I also learned a few other things (spotter, trees, flying backwards) before I've even unboxed or charged the batteries. Thanks again.
@ Jeven Dovey I know you did this video lesson over a year ago but it's always going to be very relevant.
Such great advice!
best informational video to watch before flying a drone..
Great video with a lot of good info. I have done a few of these beginners video in past on my own channel and agree with the most of what you are saying. (1) but you can’t initialize the gimbal with the lock on the gimbal you get an error and you won’t be allowed to take off. (12) Also on Spark and Mavic you can’t disable the GPS on purpose, hence making it impossible to fly in (9) restricted areas as airports unless some heavy mods are applied. (8) A spotter might be a good idea, but not needed if start in an open area in beginner mode (DJI drones are default set to beginner mode when you get them).
Thanks for the tips bro, I’m just about to fly for the first time and I didn’t know about some things I watched in the video. I watched your guide to very beginners video also, I hope to do it good for the first time ✌🏽😎🇲🇽
good tips ! i don't get how people get to make those mistakes! It cost a lot of money, i was watching every youtube video i could find, just to make sure i knew everthing. And still everytime the drone takes off, my heart rate raises 😂
Great advice... thank you
Thank You Jevin. I recently got mavic Air. Your videos are super helpful. You can really do a digital tutorial for "dummies" Big thanks!
Awesome!
Thanks WW. Keeps on reminding me to perform the pre-flight check before flying.
hey awsome video! I have a really important question. I see that those shots are from Ecuador im from there by the way so, can you tell me what were the regulations in terms of customs to bring the drone? Did you have to pay something extra like taxes or permits? thanks in advance!
I made a lot of these mistakes... My Mavic Air 2 crashed into a tree while I was using ActiveTrack. Thankfully there was no damage. Thanks for the eye-opening video!