I love my zoom especially for exploring and I just use the zoom feature all the time if I record in 1080 it zooms in even more I love it!!! Safe flying
You are quickly becoming my favorite drone reviewer. I like the practical "regular guy" approach. Great content. I don't know if its possible with your buddies drone, but if you could shoot the area with the red sand beach that you did with your pro as a comparison that would be outstanding. However I understand if that's impractical with a borrowed drone.
I find that when I take off and go up about 20 feet it helps with the return to home feature. I have always calibrated my drone before I take off. The Mavic 2 zoom is one of the best drones I have ever flown. I was flying it once at about 289 feet and had a Hawk come in checking out my drone, and have a video of the bird turning away from my drone.
Well done Dustin, that was absolutely awesome. I Enjoy your clips immensely. Thanks for the effort and time you put into enhancing our knowledge about droning in general. Much appreciated. Dave from South Africa
Dustin you may recall yesterday I bought the Mavic Mini in which you replied, thanks for that, but having played with it for a while I see that it has limited functions/settings. The MAVIC MINI for the money it's a great little drone fly's great, very easy even for a beginner like me. I then came across this video. Watched the whole video, then took back the Mini drone to the store and purchased the DJI Mavic 2 pro. Once again great video, editing and clarity. Top job young man.
Brilliant. A fantastic test of the drone, certainly more than enough to help someone make a decision by showing what it can do. Based on this and a couple others I have seen, I'm now catching up on all your videos. Great job, Dustin!
Great content as always and a fantastic reviewer - just what we all want to hear as a private non commercial buyer. Excellent work as always. Will be purchasing as a second to my mavic pro.
You need to take off with the camera pointing at the ground. Then go up to 30ft - it needs image recognition - then return to home and it will be within a couple of inches.
Hi dustin.. you have this two for a test already.. what do you think about the image quality? are the pro version better in a huge difference or not too much?how about compare the zoom version to the old mavic pro, does the image quality the same?
Play awesome review again Dustin but I wanna bring something up Approximately at11:52 When you are landing and testing the zoom features the video look little distorted I'm talking about kind of a fishbowl effect and I remember seeing a video about this problem they were saying it's a software issue what do you think
When the cameras, both Pro and zoom, are aimed straight down seem to have that fish bowl effect. Not sure exactly why but maybe the lens shape or something...
Wow! Justin yet another fantastic review👍🏼 you have convinced me and I am now awaiting the delivery of my mavic zoom with fly more combo (hurry up dhl) The active track was superb on this bird, as you mentioned maybe it’s the camera, but it’s awesome. Thanks buddy, keep up the good work of this awesome channel.
Another great video ,you said more then once you were not as impressed with with pro 2 camera as mucn as you thought you would be in what way you think pro camera should have been better ? Just to help me make my choice regards
A few camera gurus are saying DJI is not using the 2 Pro camera to it's potential and limiting it in software either because of overheating or to not compete with it's phantom line
super test! just what you would like to know..1 thing..if the drone cant follow anymore going downhill and stops due to leaves etc..if you would hit the return home buttom will it be able to safely go there,like you would need it to do incase of out of sight scenario
Aloha mi amigo!!! I just got my big Dji box dropped off and new phone will be here tomorrow! I went with the Zoom w/ racing Edition goggles and also the fly more. Going to keep the Mavic Platinum and mod it to have SUPER Speed Sport mode. Thanks for the awesome video bro, you are #1!
So I have to say having The Mavic Pro 2 and then returning it to get the phantom pro 4 v2 (this drone(phantom pro 4 v2) was a nightmare I’ve never had so many problems with a drone, I got 5 exchanges all of them had issues I do not recommend) and the giving up on the phantom I decided to go for The Mavic 2 zoom and I have to say it’s amazing!!! I surprisingly use the zoom feature a lot I keep it at 1080p which honestly is still really good video. I really recommends this drone (mavic 2 zoom)
Alberto Leon- I have the 2 Pro. Had a Zoom also and exchanged it for the Phantom 4 Pro Plus V2.0. I also had one issue after another. Returned it for another. Another set of issues. I was then over the P4P V2. Returned it and got the Zoom again. Love it and my Pro. Guess sometimes the grass isn’t greener on the other side.
I did the opposite I originally bought the mavic 2 zoom and after seeing my friends post edited videos from his mavic 2 pro I returned the zoom to bestbuy and bought the 2 pro and I love this drone .
DJI should pay you big money, becouse of you they will sell a bunch of this mavic, They should send you the products for free. What a test you did in that soccer frame wowwwww.
Awesome tests! Is it true that the zoom video appears to be clearer and more crisp than that of the mavic 2 pro? Was this apparent in your tests? I've been considering these drones for a while now since the prices have significantly gone down, though i only have a budget for 1 drone....
Hello and thanks another awsome review :) do you know if there have been more updates for the pro2 maby the obstacle avoidance is imroved more sinse this video was recorded. keep up the good job :) cheers from North Norway
Excellent review! I'm torn between the pro and this. But leaning towards this for the zoom! Btw... with the new regulations and stuff, how high can you fly this thing? Straight up?
Thanks for another wonderful review. I'm still on the fence between the pro vs the zoom. As stated it's basically the same drone with difference in the camera. What do you think? Is the extra $300 difference justify it? I'm also thinking about both the Evo or the Anfani as well. I'm just getting started and only flew smaller wifi drone. Thanks for any input.
Not good enough to warrant the asking price. As you are only getting half the features on only in certain mode which defeats the whole purpose. The whole obstacle avoidance feature should've been on at all time in any flight mode for it to even be worth having on the drone. The only time it can be turn off is if you have it in full sport mode to fly in full speed where obstacle avoidance becomes pointless to be use to detect obstacle and avoid collision.
Very nice tests and video. The active track is marvelous. I'm anxious to know what happens in tracking a flying object like another drone or a slowly flying RC-plane above 12mph and no obstacles in the vicinity except the target. Should M2Z keep up distance from the target above 12 mph?
Your test is very helpful for me. Want to buy the platinum. But your test confirms my suspicions. Is better buy the mavic 2. Even if it is more expensive. Thanks for the detailed test and greetings from gemany.
Great review , subbed ! I just order one of these with the smart controller a couple days ago. Can you please give me a little detail on your hat cam ??
Just got the Mavic 2 Zoom, thanks to this great video. However, horizon seems to be titled slightly. I did IMU, compass and camera calibrations. Any help? Also, any ideas on a super small travel bag that would house just the drone, 1 battery and the remote? I want small but protected to throw in my suitcase.
Is a there a setting i have to be on to set up active track. I tried on mine i just got but it wasn't following me, it would move side to side but it wouldn't follow. Any clue what im doing in wrong?
As usual an excellent review....does it use a combination of the tracking box you draw around yourself AND the gps in the tablet/phone/transmitter? OR just the tracking box...would be great if you could do a test with the controller left on the floor...or track your daughter or another person while you hold the controller a distance away ready to take over in an emergency.
I have had mine for over 3 years and it's the best for what I like to do. I know there is others out there but if you are not in the drone business just wait until I saw this one and got it. I was in an abounded parking lot flying about 25' trying to wear a battery down when I hit a small almost invisible power line that was feeding other parking lot lights. I looked up and all I saw was what looked liked I hit a buzzard. That was the the Mavic hitting the wire. It broke several props and damaged the front left collision sensor. I had State Farm insurance on it so I gathered up my drone and headed to their office. I explained what happened. The lady was very helpful and filled out the insurance papers. She said when I get it repaired bring her the invoice and they will pay for it. I got on the DJI website and filled out the papers to send it to Forth Worth for repair. A few days went by telling me it was being repaired. Shortly I got an e-mail telling me it was on the way back to me. The cost was about $240. DJI did something that really showed customer support. They sent me a brand new DJI Mavic 2 Zoom and a new set of blades. I received in the mail a check from State Farm covering my drone. I have since changed my insurance to them, both home and two vehicles. I don't fly much as I would like to but when I do I enjoy the world from above.
As I said on the Pro review you are the best person on You Tube to watch if you want the best review possible.
Thanks Ronald! I'm speechless 😁🙏🍻
Just bought my mavic 2 zoom a month ago and still learning what it can do and how to do it. This review was a great help.
I've been looking at all sorts of reviews this week and this one just sold me on the Mavic 2 Zoom. Awesome video. Subscribed!
I love my zoom especially for exploring and I just use the zoom feature all the time if I record in 1080 it zooms in even more I love it!!! Safe flying
I bought the freewell variable filters for it also such beautiful footage
Daang,, you're my favourite reviewer, Dustin!!
your drone videos are the best i've seen, well done i'm considering buying the zoom thanks again
Dustin, you have the best in depth drone tutorial vidoes on youtube! thank you for the videos. keep it up!
Thanks Harvey! Glad you enjoy them 👍
The APAS feature on this drone is incredible! And your testing of it was amazing. Very well done flight test.
Dustin you are the superior reviewer, love this channel!
You are quickly becoming my favorite drone reviewer. I like the practical "regular guy" approach. Great content.
I don't know if its possible with your buddies drone, but if you could shoot the area with the red sand beach that you did with your pro as a comparison that would be outstanding. However I understand if that's impractical with a borrowed drone.
Damian Waller yeah I’d like to see what’s the difference between the 2 is too.
Nice Review!! Thank You Jed For Loaning Him Your Baby!! Very Impressed With The Active Track On This One!! Definitely Gave Ya Some Exercise!!
Thanks Damian. Hana trips are few and far between. I may not be able to get back out there any time soon.
I am getting one next week. Cant wait. Thanks for the review!
I find that when I take off and go up about 20 feet it helps with the return to home feature. I have always calibrated my drone before I take off. The Mavic 2 zoom is one of the best drones I have ever flown.
I was flying it once at about 289 feet and had a Hawk come in checking out my drone, and have a video of the bird turning away from my drone.
excellent test for zoom and active tracking!
You sir have sold me this drone. Thanks for a great review and video,
nice simpel review!! thanks . makes me motivated to buy one
this drone is incredible!
Thanks for showing the gimbal movements at first drone turned on. Just want to check if mine is doing the same small twitches.
Mahalo for your time and effort for giving us another detailed review. Bummer about not having enough battery power to do the 1080 zoom.
Thanks Steve. Will try to include it in another video for zoom. Got it for a little longer 👍
The 1080 zoom can go 96 mm I love it such a great experience when exploring with the zoom I’ll never buy another drone unless it has a zoom feature
Ik this is a late comment, but here in 2020, would you still recommend the mav 2? Great review!
Yes, still one of the best until Mavic 3 arrives 👍.
Dustin Dunnill thx, sorry to take your time, but do you think that the mav 2 zoom will drop in price in the coming months?
Doug Anderson they are still around $1240 after taxes
Amazing review! Keep up the good work!
Great video very informative. I just order one.
This is an awesome test with the tracking!
Aloha, Amazon doesnt ship to Hawaii. Any other options(stores) to purchase the Zoom online and ship ro Hawaii?
Hey dusstin I subscribed in your blog I love your chanel
Awesome review as always man. Dustin you’re probably the only person that I would just let take my drone for a day. Real good dude!!!
Lol..thanks Nick 😂👍
There is no blur in my footage when I zoom in to 96mm, the zoom combines optical with digital zoom.
I'll try it in my next test 👍
Romeo Fowler dame mines perfect 👌 I keep it on 1080p cause video quality is still great.
Excellent video Dustin.
I'm considering the Mavic 2 zoom to add to my vlogs and this video may have sold me. Cheers.
Well done Dustin, that was absolutely awesome. I Enjoy your clips immensely. Thanks for the effort and time you put into enhancing our knowledge about droning in general. Much appreciated. Dave from South Africa
😁🙏✌️
Thanks Dustin, excellent reviews of these new products, definitely a go-to reviewer in my books!
Dustin you may recall yesterday I bought the Mavic Mini in which you replied, thanks for that, but having played with it for a while I see that it has limited functions/settings. The MAVIC MINI for the money it's a great little drone fly's great, very easy even for a beginner like me. I then came across this video. Watched the whole video, then took back the Mini drone to the store and purchased the DJI Mavic 2 pro. Once again great video, editing and clarity. Top job young man.
Love your stuff Dustin!!
Is it heavy to hold or what
Brilliant. A fantastic test of the drone, certainly more than enough to help someone make a decision by showing what it can do. Based on this and a couple others I have seen, I'm now catching up on all your videos. Great job, Dustin!
Always amazing work, cool your bro let you do some testing. Cheers Dustin
Great review ,great flying and a fantastic video and drone my friend 👍👊👍
Great content as always and a fantastic reviewer - just what we all want to hear as a private non commercial buyer. Excellent work as always. Will be purchasing as a second to my mavic pro.
What a great review! Thank you very much!
I really want this drone
Great video . Keep up the great content !
Superb content. THANK YOU
It looks amazing. I'll get one, one day 😁👍
Nice video
That was an amazing obstacle test with that goal post and MPZ did pretty well 👍
Nice demo dude! Now it's more tempting me to buy it
very nice review and flight demo
Thanks for Sharing I just received my 1st Drone Mavic 2 Zoom
Mavic zoom rocks, i love it
Very good tests. Thanks.
You need to take off with the camera pointing at the ground. Then go up to 30ft - it needs image recognition - then return to home and it will be within a couple of inches.
Hi dustin.. you have this two for a test already.. what do you think about the image quality? are the pro version better in a huge difference or not too much?how about compare the zoom version to the old mavic pro, does the image quality the same?
Dustin Dunnill....which one prefer Pro or Zoom version, i am planning to buy of this
Only get the pro if you know or plan to lean manual camera settings. 👍
@@DustinDunnill Thanks man
excellent bud. i so love this channel
Play awesome review again Dustin but I wanna bring something up Approximately at11:52 When you are landing and testing the zoom features the video look little distorted I'm talking about kind of a fishbowl effect and I remember seeing a video about this problem they were saying it's a software issue what do you think
I'll have to rewatch that part to see what you mentioned.
I noticed that like jello effect on all the trees around them
When the cameras, both Pro and zoom, are aimed straight down seem to have that fish bowl effect. Not sure exactly why but maybe the lens shape or something...
possibly a software issue it is the opinion of photographers that brought this to the attention
What’s the best drone out right now for a hobbyist enthusiasts in your opinion ?
Wow! Justin yet another fantastic review👍🏼 you have convinced me and I am now awaiting the delivery of my mavic zoom with fly more combo (hurry up dhl)
The active track was superb on this bird, as you mentioned maybe it’s the camera, but it’s awesome. Thanks buddy, keep up the good work of this awesome channel.
The active track around the goal posts was really impressive.
Hi from the U.K. you sold me im getting one😃
Another great video ,you said more then once you were not as impressed with with pro 2 camera as mucn as you thought you would be in what way you think pro camera should have been better ? Just to help me make my choice regards
A few camera gurus are saying DJI is not using the 2 Pro camera to it's potential and limiting it in software either because of overheating or to not compete with it's phantom line
Great video Brother! 👍🏻
super test! just what you would like to know..1 thing..if the drone cant follow anymore going downhill and stops due to leaves etc..if you would hit the return home buttom will it be able to safely go there,like you would need it to do incase of out of sight scenario
Yes indeed it would rise to designated RTH altitude and return to launch point or controller depending on which option user has chosen 👍
Which brand of drone can overcome the branch issues ?
Aloha mi amigo!!!
I just got my big Dji box dropped off and new phone will be here tomorrow! I went with the Zoom w/ racing Edition goggles and also the fly more. Going to keep the Mavic Platinum and mod it to have SUPER Speed Sport mode. Thanks for the awesome video bro, you are #1!
“Aloha” is Hawaiian...
“mi amigo” is Spanish...
But pretty cool man. The Mavic 2 Zoom and racing edition goggles seem like a killer combo.
So I have to say having The Mavic Pro 2 and then returning it to get the phantom pro 4 v2 (this drone(phantom pro 4 v2) was a nightmare I’ve never had so many problems with a drone, I got 5 exchanges all of them had issues I do not recommend) and the giving up on the phantom I decided to go for The Mavic 2 zoom and I have to say it’s amazing!!! I surprisingly use the zoom feature a lot I keep it at 1080p which honestly is still really good video. I really recommends this drone (mavic 2 zoom)
Alberto Leon- I have the 2 Pro. Had a Zoom also and exchanged it for the Phantom 4 Pro Plus V2.0. I also had one issue after another. Returned it for another. Another set of issues. I was then over the P4P V2. Returned it and got the Zoom again. Love it and my Pro. Guess sometimes the grass isn’t greener on the other side.
I did the opposite I originally bought the mavic 2 zoom and after seeing my friends post edited videos from his mavic 2 pro I returned the zoom to bestbuy and bought the 2 pro and I love this drone .
DJI should pay you big money, becouse of you they will sell a bunch of this mavic, They should send you the products for free. What a test you did in that soccer frame wowwwww.
I wish..lol. maybe some day 😂👌
What is the x zoom here? I mean X8 SE has like x3 zoom, is ti the same here?
Thanks Dustin very fine video always love your reviews very well done all the time.
Awesome tests! Is it true that the zoom video appears to be clearer and more crisp than that of the mavic 2 pro? Was this apparent in your tests? I've been considering these drones for a while now since the prices have significantly gone down, though i only have a budget for 1 drone....
Very good video !! I liked to see when the drone was confused in the trees and stayed in the same place stopped waiting for a new order.
Awesome Drone, i like it's, thank for sharing brother
Another awesome review well done👏👏👏
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What a great review, subbed
Hello and thanks another awsome review :) do you know if there have been more updates for the pro2 maby the obstacle avoidance is imroved more sinse this video was recorded. keep up the good job :) cheers from North Norway
Wow I love the Mavic 2 Zoom! ❤️ 😯
Edit: it’s actually even better than the Mavic 2 Pro! 😯
Awesome review!! 👍👍
Nailed the landing!
Amazing work...congrats.
Hey Man great vídeos and great voice for commenting. 1 Question which is better mavir air 2 or the zoom
Awesome drone!
can you record in a flat color profile like slog or cinestyle?
Excellent review! I'm torn between the pro and this. But leaning towards this for the zoom! Btw... with the new regulations and stuff, how high can you fly this thing? Straight up?
300m i heard in eu
Thanks for another wonderful review. I'm still on the fence between the pro vs the zoom. As stated it's basically the same drone with difference in the camera. What do you think? Is the extra $300 difference justify it? I'm also thinking about both the Evo or the Anfani as well. I'm just getting started and only flew smaller wifi drone. Thanks for any input.
Go for the zoom or EVO if you can afford them. Only go with the 2 Pro if your good with manual camera settings. ANAFI if you can't afford the others 👍
@@DustinDunnill thank you and keep them coming.
Which dji drone is good
Hi, what bracket and screen hood for iPad do you use?
Awesome on those obstacle avoidance 👍
Not perfect, but good enough
Exactly, not perfect but it's a great start sn if they update there software from mavic air then thr zoom an 2 pro will have exact pin point landings
Not good enough to warrant the asking price. As you are only getting half the features on only in certain mode which defeats the whole purpose. The whole obstacle avoidance feature should've been on at all time in any flight mode for it to even be worth having on the drone. The only time it can be turn off is if you have it in full sport mode to fly in full speed where obstacle avoidance becomes pointless to be use to detect obstacle and avoid collision.
Dobra robota pozdrawiam serdecznie z Polski z Torunia. Dużo fajnych porad , które sam wykorzystam w swoim mavicu.
Very nice tests and video. The active track is marvelous. I'm anxious to know what happens in tracking a flying object like another drone or a slowly flying RC-plane above 12mph and no obstacles in the vicinity except the target. Should M2Z keep up distance from the target above 12 mph?
Your test is very helpful for me. Want to buy the platinum. But your test confirms my suspicions. Is better buy the mavic 2. Even if it is more expensive. Thanks for the detailed test and greetings from gemany.
Great review , subbed ! I just order one of these with the smart controller a couple days ago. Can you please give me a little detail on your hat cam ??
Very nice flight review Dustin! Maybe the Zoom is going to the top of my dream drone list😁
Good choice 👍
Just got the Mavic 2 Zoom, thanks to this great video. However, horizon seems to be titled slightly. I did IMU, compass and camera calibrations. Any help? Also, any ideas on a super small travel bag that would house just the drone, 1 battery and the remote? I want small but protected to throw in my suitcase.
Try gimbal calibration. You can also tweak gimbal manually a little in settings
Ok great, thanks. Any thoughts on a small Mavic zoom case that would just hold the drone one battery and the remote?
Is a there a setting i have to be on to set up active track. I tried on mine i just got but it wasn't following me, it would move side to side but it wouldn't follow. Any clue what im doing in wrong?
Try different active track modes.
Beautiful video quality!!
@Dustin Dunhill what equipment and software, apart from the drone, do you use to film and do your reviews? :-)
Great video, thanks.
dans le meme exercise la mavic 2 pro s'est planté lamentablement ?
Hello, Dustin How are you doing?
let me ask you something? Did you use any filters with this review? Awesome review as always!
Thank you so much!!!
nice test bro
As usual an excellent review....does it use a combination of the tracking box you draw around yourself AND the gps in the tablet/phone/transmitter? OR just the tracking box...would be great if you could do a test with the controller left on the floor...or track your daughter or another person while you hold the controller a distance away ready to take over in an emergency.
I have had mine for over 3 years and it's the best for what I like to do. I know there is others out there but if you are not in the drone business just wait until I saw this one and got it.
I was in an abounded parking lot flying about 25' trying to wear a battery down when I hit a small almost invisible power line that was feeding
other parking lot lights. I looked up and all I saw was what looked liked I hit a buzzard. That was the the Mavic hitting the wire.
It broke several props and damaged the front left collision sensor.
I had State Farm insurance on it so I gathered up my drone and headed to their office. I explained what happened. The lady was very
helpful and filled out the insurance papers. She said when I get it repaired bring her the invoice and they will pay for it.
I got on the DJI website and filled out the papers to send it to Forth Worth for repair. A few days went by telling me it was being
repaired. Shortly I got an e-mail telling me it was on the way back to me. The cost was about $240.
DJI did something that really showed customer support. They sent me a brand new DJI Mavic 2 Zoom and a new set of blades.
I received in the mail a check from State Farm covering my drone. I have since changed my insurance to them, both home and
two vehicles.
I don't fly much as I would like to but when I do I enjoy the world from above.
The camera on the zoom felt really solid to me. It seems like they really built the gimbal system well.
Great channel, you're my favorite drone guy. Still cant decide on a mavic air or mavic pro 1, any suggestions?
If your a camera guy and knows manual settings, get the Pro for best picture. If not, the cheaper Zoom should be good enough 👍