DJI Mini 4 Pro Ultimate Urban Signal Test v Mini 2 & Mini 3 Pro
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- Опубліковано 30 вер 2023
- In this urban range test I review how good is ocusync 4.0 on the DJI Mini 4 Pro. The introduction of a 3rd 5.2ghz transmission frequency should make a huge difference - but does it? in this ultimate high interference range test I see if the Mini 4 pro connection is improved over the DJI mini 3 pro and the DJI Mini 2. I also explain what ocusync is for those beginners that a new to flying DJI Drones
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Great video. I would like to see you do the same test on the Mini 4 Pro with your transmission settings set at “Both” to see if the drone is smart enough to switch and stay at the 5G spectrum when you get to that week area.
Things like that will certainly come in time, for this test it was important to just take any switching out of the equation but I agree it is a test that needs making
Excellent test friend, long awaited by me. I am a happy owner of a Mini 2 with which I do a lot of "long range" (between 7 and 8kms / 14-16kms round trip) and it really fascinates me to see how far it can go even though it has been on the market for several years. . I see then that the signal has finally changed in a significant way, thank you for the excellent material and for continuing to fly the beloved Mini 2 (for me, the "little beast") Greetings from Buenos Aires, Argentina!
of course! as per my poll the other week my audience is still mini 2 and mini 3 pro so makes sense to include them
Never clicked on a video so quick when this popped up. I have just sold my mini 2 and ordered the mini 4 pro 😊 Cheers for posting buddy 🙏👍
What did you get for the mini 2?
@@tojj29 £350 buddy with 4 batteries and filters and a few other accessories
@@grossi46 Brilliant, thanks for replying. Think I may be doing the same, the 4 pro looks amazing.
@tojjer29 it sure does buddy. Can't wait to get mine 😊
At last a proper signal test 🙏 been waiting for this !!! ............ am i the only one that was left feeling just a little bit disappointed on the actual difference ? i was hoping it would of bossed it and not totally drop and go red 😮💨 but a slight improvement is still an improvement i guess 😐 .......... but hats of to you GHR you have answered all my questions in this video, i will hold on to my mini 3 pro until the next gen mini arrives 😋 (even though my mini 3 pro is an untrustworthy flying accident waiting to happen)
That’s what I do, proper tests ! I wouldn’t worry at the signal dropped actually - the reason for this is that despite the red indicator the drone and video feed were there all the time and that’s the most important thing. I knew it would do that even before I filmed it but I expected more of a judder to the feed but no it was clear and quite impressive. Thanks for watching and your comment
Great Review, lots of insight!
Fantastic test. Totally rational and fair test. Thank you for making the video.
Great vid Gav, real world test 👍
Great comparison Gavin 👏🏻👏🏻
O4 has been a game changer for me I no longer get signal drop outs in my area which allows me to fly from my garden now. 😃
can’t wait for the controller comparison
nicely done mate and again well explained
Great review - congrats!
Thank you! Cheers!
Great content thanks for sharing!! Gonna have to get this drone
Hopefully mine should be here Tuesday and i cant wait to test it against the mini 3 pro as i got the same sort of issues as you in certain places yet like you said about the nano my autel lite plus completely with no signal loss. Cheers for the update gavin look forward for some more videos on the mini 4 pro 😁👌👍🇬🇧
Indeed mate! Excited for you to get it! The autel has a rock solid connection as you have found but the mini 4 pro performed the same as the autel, I’m sure you will be super happy, which controller did you go for?
I got the flymore with the rc2. I think it's called with the screen £979 I really didn't want to spend but we all need a treat once in a while lol
Good test, thanks! 🙂
Glad you liked it!
Another cracking video there Gavin, I was thinking back to the days in the late 70's when we had CB Radio, certain built up areas had dead spots that was well before the days of WiFi & Mobile phone signals. Back then we were using 4 watt transmitters.🙂
Thanks for the testing! Me, going into debt, and purchasing the MP4, is going to depend on your reviews. Looking forward to more of your thoughts.
When the mini 3 pro launched I immediately said the only way you improve on this is waypoints, 360 OA and a better connection. Here we are, I don’t think you will see a huge difference in picture quality over the mini 3 but you will over the mini 2. In short, if you got one I can’t imagine you will need to upgrade for a fair while
Thank you for this 👍🏻
Nice video Gavin, I upgraded from the mini 3 pro to the mini 4 pro and so far I'm very happy with my choice, I had issues with the RC controller and mini 3 but happy to see this test
I know I congratulated you on Facebook the other day! You enjoying it?
@@GAVINHR tbh I've been so busy this weekend, had a single fly with it earlier, so far very happy with it, I work away all week so I'll take it with me tomorrow and have some more time when I park up
Very good test.
Glad you liked it!
Omg yes the video i need!
Hope you like it!
As always geat video. Interesting how you loose it at the same point in urban areas. My mini 2 used to go to crazy distances compared with the mini 3, with the new directions Im more comfy now with the new controller and occy 4.
Interesting test and a good explanation. In the situation where the signal is dropping in and out, you could just turn off the controller to force a RTH 🙂
of course, I nearly said about doing that in the video, maybe I should have. Thank you for the comment
Well done.
If this video doesn’t make Mama buy me the Mini 4 Pro, what else could?
Awesome work, Gavin!
💪🏼👊🏻👍🏼
Haha! Fingers crossed!
@@GAVINHRCould buy it myself, beeing 55 and still in business 🤣
@@Al-Kwadrone well feel free to use my link if you get it from DJI! All helps :) do it!
Mini 3 Pro served me well, Mini 2 did too.
Mavic Mini was my first one and it’s still in my fleet.
So at the moment I am trying hard to not yet update. 🤣🤷🏼♂️
@Al-Kwadrone you know you’re going to give in … you’re just delaying the inevitable when you could be enjoying it sooner!
Great, I've got one. Thanks. I am looking forward to your test. Yes, I was wondering if there was a difference between the two RC controllers
You could always place the drones on a high point at your house and either walk or drive with the controllers to see how far you can get before the live feed drops. This will allow you to go beyond VLOS as you won't actually be flying. Remember to either take the Props off and/or set return to home to Land otherwise it might take off when signal is lost 😊
Nice to know that you can use the 5.2GHz band in the UK. We don't seem to have that option in Australia. The transmission screen looks just like the Mini 3, with the 5.8 GHz option rather than the 5GHz option. FYI on my own testing, the mini4 performs no better than the mini3 in Australia. Not sure if there's a way to enable the 5.2GHz band here
Nice drone
Great test! Wonder how much is also down to improved aerials - the Mini 4 Pro restored the aerials extending down into the 'feet' which the 3 hasn't. Also the RC2 controller has dedicated aerials (not sure what you tested with here?).
Great content, @gavinhr. I just realised that I recognised you from somewhere and now I realise that you literally live in the same area as me 🤦🏾♂️😀.
haha do I? be sure to say hi if you ever see me around!
@@GAVINHR most definitely will do 😀👊🏾
Very useful vid thanks Gavin. Didnt realise wifi was a big factor in interference. Ive had lots of bother my mini 3 pro losing signal. On one occasion, having set the home point manually it lost contact during a flight and decided to return to the previous home point 5 miles further south. Fortunately as it began its flight I regained contact and was able to cancel the RTH and fly it back manually! This is the main reason I am about to purchase the Air 3 for ocusync4 however I might now also purchase the mini4 pro? I like its front landing legs. best wishes Jon
vid? what's that? can you translate into English?
It would be great to get a test between the Autel Evo Nano (series) and the Mini 4 Pro. That the Mini 3 Pro has a miserable connection, everyone should be clear, but how is it now with the new (Mini 4 Pro). Can you make such a test?
Hmmm...Well done sir !
So nice of you
Awesome video GavinHR 💪🏻
Great comparison, and I love, you brought us Mini 2 owners back in the loop 👍🏻
Of course! I want to give my audience what they want plus it’s most likely mini 2 owners will be upgrading so they need to see what the mini 4 offers. Glad you liked it !
Try testing a mini3pro with fcc hack next time gav probably be better 😮
Would be nice.. but in the interest of fairness for my videos i have to show them in standard form :)
I believe power levels on signal were increased as well. I do not know how to decipher the specs on radios (controller]. Would love to see a.TX power level tests in easy, or more commonly understood ways. Like at Fire Dept, our walkie talkies had 4watts tx power. Thanks for vid!
Great test gavin just going off subject a bit do you remember when the mini 3 pro came out and we could not get a screen recording onto the sd card I am having the same issue with the new controller its set to use the sd card but seems to be cashe recording on the rm331 and the only options are delete or favourite the screen recording and I cant get the screen recording off the controller even put my sd card from my mini 3 pro rm330 controller in and still wont record to sd card have you experienced the same buddy?
Yes its a pain in the bum, @nobbygreen is also having the same issue - the only way to do this at the moment is to plug the controller into my PC / Mac and find the file as a USB device. I will try spend more time on it and figure it out.
@GAVINHR everytime I plug into my laptop it quickly disconnected you would think after the same nonsense with the mini 3 Pro this would come out working cheers gavin I will keep a eye out for you finding a solution mate cheers
I've found that my Mini 2's are only limited in range because of battery life. I've been out to almost 4 miles then barely made it back before it died. I've flown over a good part of the U.S. Midwest and live on the Coast in SoCal. I can even [but I don't] fly up to the fence line of the Marine Base. Hight? Same thing. I keep it below 400ft. BUT...I was in the Desert and went to 1550ft with No issues. The Mini 2 can also handle 38mph winds and still stay pretty stable. I'll sell my oldest Mini 2 and add a 4Pro combo now..😁
Aren’t the available ranges reduced for the European market? 🤔
Great test Gavin 👍, i was wondering if there was any real differance between Ocusync 2, 3 and 4
Thank you ! Between 2/3 very small if nothing - O4 - much better !
About £200 each time 🤣
Great test, thankyou! Have you any idea why signal drops so quickly and significantly at that exact point?
Having investigated I’m not sure it’s always been the case, the only 2 drones to ever make it are the mini 4 and autel nano both with the 5.2 frequencies
Very strange and sudden buildup. Thanks for the reply. Just found your channel, very informative and I've subscribed!
Does the dual band option connect using both the 2.4ghz and 5ghz at the same time or does it just switch between them?
Hi there, no it switches :)
@@GAVINHR thanks
I tested the range just today between my mini 2 und my mini 4 pro. Lost the signal with the mini 2 at about 950-1000m, with the mini 4 pro the signal begann to drop at about 2800-3000m (still had signal and full control). I didn't loose signal on the mini 4 because i returned home before. So I have at least 3 times the range compared to the mini 2!
I would fully expect those results yep! I often do find faults with drones at the launch but to be fair O4 is as good as I thought it would be - plus remember i have been flying the Air 3 so thats greatly improved also :)
@@GAVINHR Amazing how capable these little birds are!
So, you’re saying if I bought a mini 4 pro in the US it would output more power and have a greater range than in the UK / Europe?
only if it was being flown in the US. The signal output increases or decreases depending where it was flying.
Does anybody know how many in-built antennas does the drone have? Does it have the same antenna layout as the mini 3 pro?
It would be interesting to see what kind of noise was at the dead spot on the mini 4. Pause the drone there and check transmission.
Indeed, something i will look into for future tests, for this one it was purely about proving concept :)
Do the antennae need to be tilted so the tips are pointed at the drone, or should they be angled up so the flat surface faces the drone? I've seen conflicting info in different videos
Hi there - 100% no, you point the FLAT side of the antenna towards the drone not the tips, if you point the tips outwards you are firing the signal upwards. hope this helps
@GAVINHR That's what I thought, but saw a couple videos showing the antennae sticking straight out,, and that seemed odd
Are the maps on the RC2 can be uploaded on the go using a hotspot connection?
Yes you would have to hotpspot to your phone on location or download the map before you fly :)
Good evening brother, could you do a test for me? Use the mini 4 propellers on the mini 2? DJI is not stupid, I'm sure it was intentional to put smaller propellers on the mini 2, to cause more rotation to have the same support, I bet that using the same propellers as the 4/3 on the mini 2/1 the flight time will increase, Of course it will be necessary to adapt it to fit it, but that's the least of it, Thank you"!
Fantastic. You Gavin are the epitome of useful information provider! Always look forward to your content. Brave heart accent and ALL!🤣🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸👍🏽
I always try my best, I know this stuff very well which is why I try explain whats going on and why these things make a difference rather than just showing the result! Thank you for the kind words
that AR home point is a game changer, wish theyd add that to all models.
Why?
@@Matanumi so many times people lose track of the home point in the viewfinder, this completely addresses that.
Were you using the dji rc or the rc n2. Is there a difference in signal quality between the two
I’ll post that test tomorrow :) in short not enough to notice
@@GAVINHR thank you. I have sold my mini 3 pro and waiting for amazon prime day to buy mini 4. If theres not much difference ill buy the rcn2
God bless America!!!! lol Great comparison, buddy... What's really funny here is I have a video scheduled for next week and in the closing I said, "The proof is in the pudding." Nobby had a video last week where he said the same thing... What's up with that? lol Oh, and pretend I'm whispering here... There's a Mini 4 Pro in a box at our house now... Shhhhhh
YYYYYYYYYYYYYEEEEEEEEEEEEEEESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS
OOPS - Got excited! haha its a great saying isn't it! although my ... theres enough pudding in this video, well I kinda freestyled that one! look forward to your video my friend!
@@GAVINHRhahahaha. My whole life is freestyle! Lol. Sometimes that’s good sometimes bad. Oops I may have said too much. Lol
My only problem with the mini 4 (sold my, 3 pro) is the battery life -- Its burns through its battery life so fast! Also, I never really had issues with the 3 pro on connection.
RC2 also has better antennas that could very well contribute to better radio link.
We will soon find out!
This is the test I was waiting for...
Even in remote countryside there can be a lot interference near farms which provide WiFi to their local area or for enabled equipment.
Q. If I buy one in the UK, will it use the more powerful signal if I take it to the USA? 🤔
And...
If not, and I buy in the USA, would that version automatically use the more limited legal signal strength when in the UK?
Cheers Gavin 🙂👍
Hi Lindsay - so, signal power geofenced, in short it’s the same drone sold everywhere but when it’s flown in the US based on its gps location it knows that FCC power came be applied, so if you bought one in the US as soon as you came to the UK it would then reduce to the lower CE power. Hope this helps :)
I’m not sure if it’s possible for the mini 4, but there’s a hack the an be done for the mini 2 and 3 that boosts the signal strength output. Do a search for it and you’ll probably find it. It’s just a matter of either downloading the file or copying the file on to your memory card and starting up the drone and then the file does an update to your main board firmware. It also gives you an extra channel, at least it does with the AVATA and I have heard of it being available for the mini 2 & 3. If there isn’t one yet, there should be one available soon.
@@GAVINHR Whoopee! Ta muchly.
What screen recorder do u use? Thanks
Notice its rexording it 4k? Is that right?
3rd frequency, like Autel has been doing? Still DJI does seem to be claiming more range out of it. I’d have to compare them side by side.
I really wanted to include the autel, I did mention that autel uses it in the video :)
@@GAVINHR You did, yes. More curious if it’s on par with the Autel signal strength, or drastically better. Oh, and, if ya don’t your meat ya can’t have any pudding.
Curious on difference on rage fron RC2 vs RCN2?
Next video ☺️
All the newer owners complaining about range on 3 , 4 etc etc , never experienced just how poor range was on DJI's first early early drones , we never had any avoidance , video feed or maps , think yourselves lucky things have moved on so quickly 🤣
at the same situation 7:00 i can go 3000m away(in canada) with no interruption with the mini 3(not pro) (i didn't add anthena for extra range)
Im guessing this is CE mode as the 1km line is below 90db..... hopefully a FCC hack will come out which will double the strength
Indeed- FCC mode on 5.2 would be even better
I tried a test like this, I live in the countryside and there are a few houses around me, it was a little windy and I lost signal (scared the absolute c**p out of me) after about 500 meters, there was a house in the way but I was not expecting to lose signal so quickly.
Have you got the mini 4 or 3?
@@jc2685 Mini 4 Pro
👍first
I'm not sure if that is a valid test. Massage: All Systems struggled at that pacific indifferences (Strong Routers with 2,4 and 5,8 Ghz)
and 1 didn't lose connection - which is the ultimate goal, warnings on screen are irrelevant the important thing is keeping the control and video link whish O4 did
So the increase in range is by about 5m? It only completed the circuit by the skin of its teeth. Hardly worth the upgrade. Thanks for testing them.
I wouldn’t pay too much attention to the warnings on screen, they seemed a bit over zealous, the control and video remained perfect and that’s the key factor
@@GAVINHR hi, this 5.2Ghz, is that new and restricted to drones etc or will home wifi soon pollute that?
Cam you spoof the mini 4 into FCC mode with a GPS app?
Thx
@@teethtrainsandcameras2668 you can get fcc apps from drone tweaks, that works with the mini 4, 5.2 isn’t a new frequency but it’s unlikely from my point of view to be on WiFi routers anytime soon - people are only just switching to the 5.8 channel. Autel have been running on 5.2 for years and get a great signal also
@@GAVINHRmy wifi bt router can operate on 5.2ghz frequency.
You know what's freaking hilarious?
Autel already figured this out with skylink years ago- that's why it was always slightly better then O2
Yep! 👍 as mentioned in the video!
I am shocked at how poor the range is at CE power levels. I would be much less enthusiastic about drones if I had to deal with those limitations. Here in the states I fly out 30,000+ feet with ease.
Agreed. It sucks.
judging how far you loose the signal, you got an obstacle in front of you very probably.
Ich denke das liegt an den Controllern obwohl meiner Meinung nach dieses Test vernachlässigbar ist. Mit dem RC Pro, kommt man bestimmt auch auf die Weite der Mini 4 Pro, was der eine oder andere hier schreibt.
But...I did not disclose which controllers I used in this video?
Hmmm, I'm not sold. OS1,2,3 & now OS 4 are all marketing buzzwords. Granted, the Mini 4 now has front legs now and the controller has external antennas so maybe that has helped the transmission? I've flown these since the Phantom 2 and coupled with CE regulations, the signal here is utter cack and when I compare against the range of DJI drones I've flown, they're all about the same. When I tricked the Spark and Mavic Air and Pro into FC mode, they flew ridiculous distances, congested locations or not.
Makes me wonder what is causing the signal interference at the exact same spot EVERY time? Secret government citizen monitoring location?? 😅
Even if it’s not that… can we pretend? Sounds a cool explanation
I'm so glad it managed to complete the course of doom Gav. Now for a range test dooooh 🤦♂️
Hahahaha you know I can’t post things like that now! I’m still debating if I should post that mavic mini one as a final farewell
@GAVINHR hmmm depends on how lucky your feeling I guess.
worth mentioning youre at 70 meters on the second test but 50m on the third..
That’s the return to home height :) the height it had ascended to before the feed came back
@@GAVINHR ah makes sense :)
Give it a few week of constant updates, till everything starts dropping off
i found the mini 4 better to the mini 3 pro lost all signal at the end of the garden
Yep 100% it will be better in every way for signal now !
@@GAVINHR i just fly over Clacton pier and can be bad there drone battered by the wind but returned to home ok still
Buddy, charge your battery fully before doing the test lol
Soo can you just purchase one from the US to be a little naughty 😉
Not interested in this drone at all. Mini 3Pro and Mavic 3 CLASSIC both perfectly fine. Happy flying.
Yeah not for everybody and the mini 3 pro and classic are a great combo!
It's just WiFi 😂 who knew.... have to love good marketing.
Who gives af what the neighbors want. People walk and drive by their houses everyday whats the difference let thwm be paranoid
I like the part where your Chinese drone orbits in front of the British warship and neither blows up...peace on earth?
Your conclusion that OccuSync 4.0 is better based on a single environment is highly misleading.
What you can say is that in your specific scenario/environment, you have had a more successful connection.
There is no other conclusion - if O4 handles this much interference on a less congested channel then there is no reason to believe it won't be better in any other scenario. If you can advise a scenario where you believe it will not be the case I can happily test that.