BEST DJI MINI 4PRO RANGE TEST!!

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  • Опубліковано 3 гру 2024

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  • @mrredMavicair
    @mrredMavicair 7 місяців тому +4

    Always nice to see fellow drone pilots doing real rage tests instead of flying it around and around great video and thanks for sharing it I really enjoyed it 👍 🇬🇧

  • @HardyTempestsWildCampsandWalks
    @HardyTempestsWildCampsandWalks 4 місяці тому +1

    Very impressive!

  • @philipriding
    @philipriding 2 місяці тому +1

    The aerials on the drone pick up the signal better from the back of the drone. It drops off when the drone is facing towards you. If you reverse back you will still get a signal.

  • @456sardar
    @456sardar 7 місяців тому +2

    Nice flight, really enjoyed it, planning to buy one. You really convinced me to buy it as a complete beginner.

    • @JandE-TEX-DRONES
      @JandE-TEX-DRONES  7 місяців тому

      You will LOVE IT!! It’s an amazing drone!

    • @pateldhiren4001
      @pateldhiren4001 5 місяців тому +1

      Very good job i have also same drone mini 4 pro

    • @JandE-TEX-DRONES
      @JandE-TEX-DRONES  5 місяців тому

      @@pateldhiren4001awesome! Its an amazing drone!

    • @skyatkinson3577
      @skyatkinson3577 4 місяці тому +1

      Love the green road on rth

  • @figaro501
    @figaro501 3 місяці тому +1

    Interesting range test there with some great views. Did you manage to keep it in sight at that distance? I’d have trouble watching mine that far away..

    • @JandE-TEX-DRONES
      @JandE-TEX-DRONES  3 місяці тому +1

      Yeah when those drones get up in the air they do get hard to see. The color does not help either.

  • @rabbidrottie6876
    @rabbidrottie6876 4 місяці тому +1

    wow this has amazing views from the drone........

  • @Roys_Drones
    @Roys_Drones 4 місяці тому +1

    nice one...

  • @nhernan156
    @nhernan156 4 місяці тому +2

    I just got the DJI Air 3 and I'm really enjoying it, but I'm only getting between 1 or 2 miles at the most. I live in Illinois and I have the Rc2 controller... I don't get it.
    Nick

    • @JandE-TEX-DRONES
      @JandE-TEX-DRONES  4 місяці тому

      Yes, I also got the air three about I think four days ago and I love it!! We have some rain because of the hurricane I’m in Texas so I’m waiting for all that to clear before. I can really really get out there and use it. But its a beast!

    • @nhernan156
      @nhernan156 4 місяці тому +1

      Can't wait to see your videos on the air 3!

    • @JandE-TEX-DRONES
      @JandE-TEX-DRONES  4 місяці тому

      @@nhernan156 I did post one today but it was a slow fly around wanting to test out the 3X zoom and just see how to footage and signal was. It was not a far flight but I love how the footage turned out. You can see it here it’s not a long video.
      ua-cam.com/video/Rvj1FC6iQDU/v-deo.htmlsi=9W7CtnfTN9AEQZhC

  • @tabadrone
    @tabadrone 7 місяців тому +2

    Another really nice video. Reall sad you lost your first drone. Liked. Have a nice week

    • @JandE-TEX-DRONES
      @JandE-TEX-DRONES  7 місяців тому

      Thank you! Well it was not a DJI Drone but still sucked it crashed.

  • @ernieschatz3783
    @ernieschatz3783 3 місяці тому

    Nice range cushion. I can't imagine needing that very often. I've had my non-FCC version out to about 2.5 miles and that was plenty, not to mention the +battery was close to RTH value. I'd still like to have FCC power to possibly better keep the signal behind obstacles, but I guess you can't have it all.

  • @djalain7696
    @djalain7696 7 місяців тому +1

    Super! You win another subscriber. I have the 4 almost a week ago but where I live is hard to find good places to fly.

    • @JandE-TEX-DRONES
      @JandE-TEX-DRONES  7 місяців тому

      Thank you !! Yes I also keep thinking of different places to go fly!! I love it !

  • @Steve_G7RTA
    @Steve_G7RTA 6 місяців тому +2

    Does the US officially have remote ID now for drones over 250g? If/when it becomes a thing over here in thr UK (and I hope it doesn’t) then they reckon it’ll even include sub 250g drones!
    Anyway, as for my question…. With DJI drones already having RID built in, would the Mini 4 Pro prompt you or warn you about RID when you power up with the heavier battery?
    Cheers,
    Steve

    • @JandE-TEX-DRONES
      @JandE-TEX-DRONES  6 місяців тому +1

      I am registered with FAA but here is what I found.
      Recreational Drones Under 250g
      Exemption Criteria: Drones weighing under 250 grams (approximately 0.55 lbs) are exempt from the requirement to be registered with the FAA for recreational use. Consequently, these lightweight drones do not need to comply with Remote ID requirements March 3,2024.
      All drones must be registered, except those that weigh 0.55 pounds or less (less than 250 grams) and are flown under the Exception for Limited Recreational Operations. Drones registered under the Exception for Limited Recreational Operations cannot be flown under Part 107.Mar 18, 2024
      I have the plus battery and no I don’t get any kind of warning on my RC2 controller.

    • @Steve_G7RTA
      @Steve_G7RTA 6 місяців тому +2

      @@JandE-TEX-DRONES Thsnks for that. I’ve just popped a mini 3 battery into my mini 4 and it didn’t bring up any warning either.. and yet I’m sure it used to do (I tried it when I first got my mini 4 pro) maybe they’ve changed it 🤔
      The mini 3 pro’s batteries take the weight of the mini 4 pro over the 250g, as does the extended battery for the mini 4 (hence my question about you possibly needing remote ID) In fact we can’t even get the extended batteries over here. Well, not through the official channels anyway.
      Cheers
      Steve

    • @JandE-TEX-DRONES
      @JandE-TEX-DRONES  6 місяців тому

      @@Steve_G7RTA After reading your question I wondered if you had someone buy them over here in the states and then ship the box over there. When you tried to use them over there would it be allowed?
      Also if I took my took my DJI M4P over there would it still be in FCC mode?

    • @Steve_G7RTA
      @Steve_G7RTA 6 місяців тому +1

      @@JandE-TEX-DRONES Buying the batteries in the US and shipping them over here would be one way around it, but unlike yourself I’m not actually registered for heavier drones, so I wouldn’t want to go down that route myself (thanks anyway, if you were offering 😀)
      Interesting question about you bringing your drone over here tho.. I’m not sure. I’m guessing it would still work under FCC but at same time wouldn’t be legal. There are dozens of UA-cam videos on how to change the drones to FCC with the so called “FCC Hack”. I know many Brits have done it and extended the range as a result. But at the same time, there have been (at least 2) prosecutions for pilots that have installed the hack. I think both were caught doing other things tho and had their drones examined..and found to have the fcc hack installed.
      Cheers
      Steve

    • @JandE-TEX-DRONES
      @JandE-TEX-DRONES  6 місяців тому +1

      @@Steve_G7RTA ok thanks for the info but no I was not offering I was just wondering. :)

  • @danamacie167
    @danamacie167 6 місяців тому +2

    Can the Home Point be updated on the fly? I’m thinking like flying it while on a hike that once I’ve left the original launch point can I update the Home Point so RTH would still be fairly accurate? Or a better option would be to set RTH to always return to controller, RTC.

    • @JandE-TEX-DRONES
      @JandE-TEX-DRONES  6 місяців тому +3

      There’s an issue with this! Currently right now the Home Point be updated to either the drone or to the controller and I think a location. The problem with this is it’s not live update meaning say you update it to the controller and you walk another mile well whenever it returns home it’s gonna go to the location you originally set. Hopefully DJI will correct this.

  • @stefanator157
    @stefanator157 6 місяців тому +1

    What app are you using to see the wind and whats to much wind for flying? Really want to get into it but my huge worry is losing the drone to wind 😅

    • @JandE-TEX-DRONES
      @JandE-TEX-DRONES  6 місяців тому +1

      I use UAV FORECAST. It all depends on the drone. You can set your wind speed on the app so if the wind and wind gust are over this amount it will let you know its not a good day to fly.
      Specs say the following: mini 4 pro, specs are that the drone can withstand 23mph winds.

  • @shmaisrael5990
    @shmaisrael5990 6 місяців тому +1

    Beautiful

  • @CoasttoCoastDrones
    @CoasttoCoastDrones 7 місяців тому +1

    Howdy ...new subscriber !! Nice range test ... thanks for sharing !!

  • @RudarSeera
    @RudarSeera 7 місяців тому +1

    Nice work bro

  • @Ezduztube
    @Ezduztube 5 місяців тому +2

    How far did it ??

  • @jeffkconnell
    @jeffkconnell 5 місяців тому +1

    Were you flying into the wind?

    • @JandE-TEX-DRONES
      @JandE-TEX-DRONES  5 місяців тому

      Yes that day there was a breeze but it was not directly toward the drone. If I would have flown directly into the wind I would have been headed to the airport. Don’t want that. :)

    • @jeffkconnell
      @jeffkconnell 5 місяців тому +1

      Thanks for the quick reply. If it wasn't a head wind, was the wind coming from either side? I would think that would explain the shortened range too?

    • @JandE-TEX-DRONES
      @JandE-TEX-DRONES  5 місяців тому

      Yes it was and that had to be the reason I did not get the distance as last time. It was very close but I also did not have the antennas pointing correctly or in the correct position so I’m pretty sure that made a difference also.

  • @Randhu_Djumilah
    @Randhu_Djumilah 6 місяців тому +1

    Nice share....👍

  • @quintinodroneimagens
    @quintinodroneimagens 5 місяців тому +1

    Hello my friend voo muito top parabéns like registado abraço 👍

  • @FPV_Aerials
    @FPV_Aerials 7 місяців тому +1

    insane

  • @ACTIONDANhero
    @ACTIONDANhero 6 місяців тому +1

    flat land, ocean, no hills, no trees gets you the best range

  • @jorisbonson386
    @jorisbonson386 Місяць тому

    And where's your vlos exemption exactly??

  • @footlaunch1
    @footlaunch1 7 місяців тому +1

    Position your aerials correctly pointing straight out is the weakest transmission position signal goes from the flat side of the area not the tip 👍

    • @garylinnane917
      @garylinnane917 7 місяців тому +1

      Yes. You only have the antennas flat if you're flying above yourself

    • @footlaunch1
      @footlaunch1 7 місяців тому +2

      @@garylinnane917 when you first unclip the antennas and pull them up to the first click that’s the best position not vertical

    • @footlaunch1
      @footlaunch1 7 місяців тому

      ua-cam.com/video/P7M9JtfVwQE/v-deo.htmlsi=L9x0GhxS4yPqRyyH

    • @JandE-TEX-DRONES
      @JandE-TEX-DRONES  7 місяців тому

      Thanks for the info. I forget about that sometimes. I will make it a point to take notice!

    • @ErnestMorris-p6g
      @ErnestMorris-p6g 7 місяців тому +1

      Use the little blue triangle on your home point to keep pointing directly at your drone.

  • @MH-5274
    @MH-5274 7 місяців тому +1

    Need to go to the country side

    • @JandE-TEX-DRONES
      @JandE-TEX-DRONES  7 місяців тому

      Yes, I totally agree! It’s been raining the last few days so I haven’t been able to fly, but I want to go find a country road and do active track with my truck and put it the drone in fast track and sport mode sport and do a video also. Also I’d love to do a range test in the country!! In time!

  • @SceneryFromSky
    @SceneryFromSky 7 місяців тому +3

    why is the direction your controller is pointing at jumping around so much? Would be better if you point your controller straight towards the drone.

    • @JandE-TEX-DRONES
      @JandE-TEX-DRONES  7 місяців тому +2

      You are right I never noticed that. I know a few times I was checking my phone on tripod but for the most part I was trying to face toward the drone.

    • @olabergvall3154
      @olabergvall3154 6 місяців тому +1

      I find that sometimes this can happen even when I am constantly facing the drone. Maybe a phone/controller compass calibration is needed from time to time?

    • @JandE-TEX-DRONES
      @JandE-TEX-DRONES  6 місяців тому

      @@olabergvall3154 this is something I definitely will look at next time I fly because I’m curious. Thank you.

  • @mavicairflyeruk
    @mavicairflyeruk 6 місяців тому +1

    nice flight 👍but when you was going thru your settings i would have the RTH set to preset not optimal so the drone will rise to your set altitude and fly back avoiding hitting any buildings. i know the mini 4 has obstacle avoidance but its not 100%

  • @HikeFly22
    @HikeFly22 6 місяців тому +1

    Not bad. Could be because of wind

    • @JandE-TEX-DRONES
      @JandE-TEX-DRONES  6 місяців тому

      Yes I agree. That was one of my first thoughts.

  • @Jimbo-in-Thailand
    @Jimbo-in-Thailand 6 місяців тому +7

    @J&E - I wish you luck with your new channel, but you're definitely playing with FAA fire flying waaay beyond VLOS at 3 1/2 miles and posting your videos on UA-cam. Even if you really have spotters along the route (which I sincerely doubt), it's obvious that no one, other than Superman or someone sporting binoculars or a telescope (both verboten), could actually see your tiny M4P drone flying along at 400 ft altitude, even directly above. I have both the original Mini 1 and the M4P and they both tend to vanish quickly way before they're 400 feet away, or above. Obviously, DJI's light grey color scheme doesn't help at all to keep sight of the tiny drone.
    My old fart advice is to nix the range tests before you get the dreaded FAA phone call, or worse. I suggest looking on YT for recent range tests in the USA. There's a good ($$$) reason why people have mostly stopped doing these. That reason is the FAA is watching and they're prosecuting UA-cam offenders, such as yourself. It's up to you, of course. Good luck!

    • @JandE-TEX-DRONES
      @JandE-TEX-DRONES  6 місяців тому +1

      Thank you and thanks for the advice! This is an amazing drone and you’re right when it’s a few blocks away it disappears!! As far for the range test I am done with those I have other items I am working on. :)

    • @stanthebull
      @stanthebull 6 місяців тому +1

      This is not Thailand dude

    • @JandE-TEX-DRONES
      @JandE-TEX-DRONES  6 місяців тому +2

      @@stanthebull lol

    • @Jimbo-in-Thailand
      @Jimbo-in-Thailand 6 місяців тому +1

      @@stanthebull LOL! And what exactly is your point, "dude"?

    • @rubengarciajr7560
      @rubengarciajr7560 6 місяців тому +2

      I concur, it’s definitely not a good idea to be flying out that far and then post the video on UA-cam.

  • @buwaya5704
    @buwaya5704 4 місяці тому +1

    flown my DJI mini 4 pro 120 meters high at a distance of almost 6 kilometers (I'm at the roof deck, 4th floor) still have 4 bars left (SIGNAL) but the battery is at 45 percent so I press RETURN TO HOME.

    • @JandE-TEX-DRONES
      @JandE-TEX-DRONES  4 місяці тому

      Geez! That is sooo far! I should try from a cliff or roof deck . Lol Do you have a video of it and did it made it back home?

    • @buwaya5704
      @buwaya5704 4 місяці тому +1

      @@JandE-TEX-DRONES planning to do it again this time i will record the departure and return. just new to this drone thing

    • @JandE-TEX-DRONES
      @JandE-TEX-DRONES  4 місяці тому +1

      @@buwaya5704 when you post I would love to see it. Hit me up with the link.

    • @buwaya5704
      @buwaya5704 4 місяці тому

      @@JandE-TEX-DRONES ua-cam.com/video/yx7jKKh9Rfw/v-deo.html

    • @buwaya5704
      @buwaya5704 4 місяці тому

      @@JandE-TEX-DRONES you'll find my video just search this
      DJI Mini 4 pro Range Test July 31 2024

  • @flying-rhino-drones-on
    @flying-rhino-drones-on 6 місяців тому +2

    i can't even get 1000 feet away with my dji mini2

    • @JandE-TEX-DRONES
      @JandE-TEX-DRONES  6 місяців тому

      I never owed the mini 2 so I am not sure what the normal range should be. I do know the mini 4 does have a lot better range compared to the previous mini models. It could just be how the mini 2 is or you are having some kind of interference with something on the ground not sure. There could be a number of reasons.

    • @rubengarciajr7560
      @rubengarciajr7560 6 місяців тому +1

      In an urbun environment with WIFI interference the Mini 2 doesn't do that good. Out in the open away from that though it does well. Ocusync 3 and 4 have better anti intererence around WIFI.

  • @rubengarciajr7560
    @rubengarciajr7560 6 місяців тому +4

    Boss, one thing is to test out the range capabilities of your drone (range test). I’m sure it’s common among drone owners, but to post the video for everyone to see is another thing. The faa is known to look at videos and reach out.

  • @Piratepoilet
    @Piratepoilet 7 місяців тому +1

    Nice flight. They're a great wee drone the mini 4 pro. I brought myself one a couple of months ago, and to be fair it's quite expensive if you want 4 batterys. Just on $2000 New Zealand dollars is what I paid for mine but I'm happy, I love it and I don't have buyers remorse even at that price 🚁💸

    • @JandE-TEX-DRONES
      @JandE-TEX-DRONES  7 місяців тому

      I paid around $1255.00 for the DJI MINI 4 Pro RC 2 and it came with the 3 batteries that came with the charging station. It was high but I think well worth it! Its a great drone!

  • @airheadbit1984
    @airheadbit1984 19 днів тому

    Part 107.31 (2) Determine the unmanned air craft’s attitude, altitude, and direction of flight; This means with your eyes, past 300 feet without using the camera and DJI Fly app I can't see the Mini's "attitude" Merrian-Webster Dictionary: 5 : the position of a craft (such as an aircraft or spacecraft) determined by the relationship between its axes and a reference datum (such as the horizon or a particular star) at 1,000 feet, there is no way to visually see the "attitude" of a Mini. I call it the big FED trap or constant source of revenue for the FAA. One of many 'rules' that make no sense.

  • @ralphqueener8222
    @ralphqueener8222 7 місяців тому +3

    How can you see this drone at 3 miles out, what happened to see the drone at all times?

    • @JandE-TEX-DRONES
      @JandE-TEX-DRONES  7 місяців тому

      As long as you have people watching your drone at all times along your path you should be fine. With the DJI MINI 4 pro try to see it in the air when its like 8 blocks away.

    • @olabergvall3154
      @olabergvall3154 6 місяців тому +5

      ​@@JandE-TEX-DRONES Not trying to be VLOS police here, but no. A chain of visual observers, or spotters, is not approved as VLOS. The spotter needs to be right next to the pilot.

    • @JandE-TEX-DRONES
      @JandE-TEX-DRONES  6 місяців тому

      @olabergvall3154 Ill have to look at that I thought they could be spread out and be in contact with the pilot. Maybe I was wrong.

    • @Steve_G7RTA
      @Steve_G7RTA 6 місяців тому

      @@olabergvall3154 I was about to say the same thing 😀

    • @Talon17
      @Talon17 6 місяців тому +1

      ​@@JandE-TEX-DRONESonly applies to part 107, recreational requires spotter to be located with pilot.

  • @DirtyBird
    @DirtyBird 6 місяців тому +1

    Just at the beginning. Two things working against you. First is the wind. Best choice is flying perpendicular so it is directly from one side, but it is still going to work on the battery. Second is the flight environment. Tons of houses & Wi-Fi. Do you have any open water or rural options in your area? Below is a Mini 3 Pro video. 27,041' & she could have gone further.
    ua-cam.com/video/jdfGQZfOWFA/v-deo.htmlsi=LAuAS_mmWWJY3-Fn

    • @JandE-TEX-DRONES
      @JandE-TEX-DRONES  6 місяців тому

      Actually, that’s something I’m looking for I do I’m in Texas, but I will. I don’t want to drive all over creation to get to it. Later on we are going to Kentucky so most likely will check it out there. With that said, I was pretty impressed at how far it did go with all the houses and buildings and lines and everything else. Thanks for your comment. I’ll definitely check out your video.

    • @JandE-TEX-DRONES
      @JandE-TEX-DRONES  6 місяців тому

      I just saw your video and I think I need to try it over the open water we have ! Great video !

    • @DirtyBird
      @DirtyBird 6 місяців тому +1

      @@JandE-TEX-DRONES - Thanks. That is my go-to range test spot. Unfortunately the bridge you see in the video is the Key Bridge that was struck by a ship & collapsed a couple of months ago. The entire area is now under a TFR & a No Fly Zone. :(

    • @JandE-TEX-DRONES
      @JandE-TEX-DRONES  6 місяців тому

      @@DirtyBird oh that sucks! I guess you have to find a new spot!

  • @Eyis
    @Eyis 7 місяців тому +3

    Very nice drone footage please 🙏 add me 🙏🙏🙏

  • @crushit9576
    @crushit9576 7 місяців тому

    Question... since you have the + battery.. you have to register it. So the question is. Doesn't the authority knows that you are flying out of VLOS?

    • @JandE-TEX-DRONES
      @JandE-TEX-DRONES  7 місяців тому

      As long as you have people watching your drone at all times along your path and I believe you were just fine. I guess if the they came to my location to see if I had that they would know. After as seeing your drone and controller location. I know you are able to see that sometimes with different apps but you do have to be a certain distance from the drone I think.

    • @crushit9576
      @crushit9576 7 місяців тому +1

      @@JandE-TEX-DRONES If you had people over the pathway to look at your drone... I do believe that them too have to have their basic licenses. But again.... I am not sure. But that's what I have heard. What I don't know is, if the authorities knows that you are flying out of visual line of sight.

    • @JandE-TEX-DRONES
      @JandE-TEX-DRONES  7 місяців тому

      No the spotters don’t have to have 107. I have some info below on this. As far as seeing the drone and controller location there are apps out there but they do seem a little spotty. This is one test that I want to do. Do you own a drone? If so what kind? I love flying mine like most. Its relaxing .
      Role of the Visual Observer
      To maintain VLOS, you must use a visual observer who can help you keep an eye on the drone and provide you with situational awareness.
      A visual observer is a person who is designated to assist the drone pilot in maintaining VLOS. The observer's primary role is to maintain direct visual observation of the drone and provide the pilot with information about the drone's location, altitude, and flight path. The observer must also ensure that the drone remains within the VLOS and alert the pilot if it goes beyond the VLOS.
      The visual observer must have good situational awareness and be able to identify any potential hazards that may pose a threat to the drone's flight. The observer must also be able to communicate effectively with the pilot and provide accurate information about the drone's flight path and location.

    • @crushit9576
      @crushit9576 7 місяців тому +1

      @@JandE-TEX-DRONES Yes I do have a mini 4 pro. Will go in the wild for 2 months soon. I wanted to buy a +battery but I am not sure if they see what I am doing with it or not. That is why I didn't buy the + battery. Not that I will do anything wrong... But the VLOS probably be the most common one as there's trees all over the place.