yeah that's probably half the battle when getting good drone videos.......obviously. But i don't think most people realize that haha. They just say "why isn't my video looking like the videos from dji"?
@@2cool0 I work in the film industry as a commercial drone pilot flying big rigs, many time swe get awesome locations that these guys just do not use well enough... i think to my self i have to come back here at some point...never do though...wow sorry just got distracted but Nijel's comment below...so uncalled for!
So in Canada you have to register your drone and have a drone pilot certificate if you're flying a drone that weights more than 250g... I had a laugh when I saw that 249 printed in large font on the side of it
I’ve been considering the Mavic Air for a while, though regulations and budget had me waiting for excactly this drone! Compact, yet far better editing capabilities over the Spark’s 1080 footage. Slightly disappointed with the lack of colour profiles, though the price justifies it IMO.
Actually I’m planning to get the Mavic Pro 2 with the HB sensor, for it’s better battery life and radio range compared to my Air. And a lil bit for the better image.
I’m pretty convinced you guys are cinematic wizards with awesome locations too boot. I’m completely enamored with everything you guys put together and the way you present your products and even others gear. Thanks for all you do Moment! (Excited for my 11 max case still too!)
Best video I’ve watched of the Mavic Mini so far. High quality narration, perfect level of detail on the specs and had that cinematic ‘it’ factor. Thanks guys! 🙏🏻
Agreed. It's the only one that pointed out that exposure compensation is available in video and produces beautiful results. All the other videos I've seen so far appear to be shot full auto and too light and have blown highlights.
Lonna, let us know how you are doing in high altitudes with the Mini. I just saw a guy on youtube having problems around 7000 feet elevation. Thinner air and weaker motors might be a problem on this bird, thanks!
I run a small farm and need a drone for social media, and I do photography and light video work and wanted a mavic pro, but I am super interested in this... the price the size and as a beginner I instantly new it was the right drone for me when I first saw it, I dont need anything bigger or more complicated... Mavic hit it out of the park with this unit
@@Neberheim True; RAW applies to stills only, not video, so it's misleading for those not completely familiar with the term. RAW photos and raw video are two different things.
@iPhonedo Your editing skills another level. For people who has not seen any of his videos, go through his page. His review on GoPro hero 7 is an example of perfection. I bought one after watching it.
Not a lot of use in the UK. In the UK even if it is under 250gm you still have to register as an 'operator', pay your fee of £9 each year(certain to go up each year) and take a competency test to get your 'flyer' number JUST BECAUSE IT HAS A CAMERA FITTED!
I wish they'd fix the highlight rolloff of this drone because other than those overexposed highlights everything looks really good. It seems like everything looks gorgeous and well exposed except for the highest stop of light which is blown out and i'm almost certain this is a color science thing. Even the spark is better in that regard, so maybe they'll fix it in an update
"The footage looks pretty good". Damn! It Looks awesome!! Just an idea. teach us newbies 'how to take cinematic scenes', now we have an affordable entry level device for it.
Thanks for this awesome video. Your commentary tipped the scales for me as I was on the fence. I have noticed a need for Real Estate Photography and I am about to take the plunge and make this a side hustle. Also a side note, I NEVER comment on videos. That's how valuable this was to me. Cheers!
Good video, but it's not true that you don't have to register this drone ! You still have to register this drone, but you don't have to take the online course, that's different, anyway good video...and good reaction to pinning that comment though ahahahah
I've resisted drones due to the regulations and restrictions, but this is interesting. Willing to give up pro features and sensors for the ease of use otherwise.
Unfortunately regulations can be changed by our masters any time they feel like it. After all its the great "Drone menace" Thousands killed every year by Mavics.......
@@jameslovell8682 i couldn't agree more! Here in India its a disaster! Aviation department permissions, Police permissions and many more they take so long to process it, and if found without permission then you're in big trouble.
FAA regulations still apply. It's simply that you are not required to register the drone at this time. FAA was very careful about not giving a low weight limit to any of its drone regs, except for registration. And if you want to use it for commercial use, you still need to register it.
Do people really care that much? Here in Sweden, I don't know anyone who cares about the regulations on drones aside from the obvious ones (stay out of airport areas etc.)
Very cool shots! But what about the mini drone in windy conditions? I guess it would be unstable no? Anywho I think I'm sold for buying this little fella to start my piloting career slowly :)
I think this is the drone for me. I've started travelling a lot recently, trying to see as much of the world as I can before I have to grow up and settle down. I got a GoPro Hero 7 black a few months ago for the purpose of taking some sick underwater shots but I noticed that after a while I started preferring the 2.7k res over the 4k because it gave me better battery life, more room in my MSD and I could turn on the auto stabilisation in 2.7K res. Plus, the footage I got was some incredible stuff, just beautiful footage. So when I see that this drone is capped at 2.7k 30fps, I don't even mind. The 2 most appealing things to me about the Mavic Mini is the weight and price point. 249g is amazing because I can 100% find room for it in my luggage. Its so light, I can easily take it with me anywhere. And AUD$499 is a hell of a lot better than AUD$2499 for the Pro2. I don't see any down side to this drone. Especially seeing that it still have a 31 minute fly time and 4km range. Well done DJI! When this drone drops in Aussie stores, I'll be getting my hands on one of these pronto.
I do find it funny when people say 2.7k is “passable”. Most feature films that are released these days have 2K digital intermediates which, for those playing at home, is a lower resolution than what this drone can shoot.
Actually, where I have a bitrate limit on small sensors I tend to shoot 2.7k even when I could choose 4k, because the bitrate doesn't change and you end up storing more information per pixel, so you get better editing.
Tianablue forget ‘em! Since the drone is only 249 grams it doesn’t have to be registered in most countries! You can just get out there and fly straight away.
@@InexorableVideos If you want to fly commercially you DO still need a license but he is correct that you do not have to register this due to the weight. DO NOT FLY IN RESTRICTED AIR SPACE, luckily this shows up and notifies you on the screen.
i just researched this for canada. you can fly this without any restrictions or registration in canada. except the obvious though, dont fly in an airport but it says "micro drones (under 250g) dont fall under basic or advanced operations but never fly to endanger people) bottom of the page www.tc.gc.ca/en/services/aviation/drone-safety/find-category-drone-operation.html#basic
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I have watched a ton of reviews of the Mavic Mini and I thank you as you are so far the first one to address the photography aspect as I am the most interested on that. Thank you.
Thanks for the happy review, got a Mavic Air and love it, but to be honest 4k video is a little wasted when viewed on a tablet or phone so 2.7 would be fine; just had to register it at £9.00 and stick a registration number on, but main benefit was obliging me to read up on the rules when going through the UK CAA website. One question, where is the beautiful countryside, forest and mountains you operate in? Great video, accessible attitude and like the return to base snippet at the end. We're lucky to live in this age of superb gadgetry, mind - blowing.
I would say that was a very good review. One question: I noticed it comes with a nice case, can you leave the sticks on the controller and put it inside the case? I’m probably going to pass on this particular drone because I already have the Mavic air. But you are certainly right, for first timers this one is perfect.
If anyone has seen potato jet's review about the mavic mini. It sinks unexpectedly and surprisingly while on full throttle and there's extreme danger that the drone might be lost. So Dji should consider fixing this bug and the drone sinks in high altitudes. No other lineup such as mavic pro or air does that. So yeah guys it's not that impressive of a drone which unexpectedly sinks and obviously you don't wanna lose it. I wouldn't recommend it.
Interesting. At least one original video (DJI_0052.MP4) has subtitle track with some telemetry such as camera settings, position, height and likely distance from controller. I just wanted to ask about that. Sadly there's no time and date. Video is taken roughly 50km NE from Seattle.
Can you address the size and weight of the total set up with drone, controller, chargers, three batteries and case and how this compares to the total set up for alternatives such are the Mavic 2 Pro
Have a mavic air. This one will be interesting for those who are starting and are not ready to take the FCC or Canadian equivalent license test. Interesting.
Having that kind of scenery helps tons too.
yeah that's probably half the battle when getting good drone videos.......obviously. But i don't think most people realize that haha. They just say "why isn't my video looking like the videos from dji"?
@@2cool0 I work in the film industry as a commercial drone pilot flying big rigs, many time swe get awesome locations that these guys just do not use well enough... i think to my self i have to come back here at some point...never do though...wow sorry just got distracted but Nijel's comment below...so uncalled for!
@@marccretten lol yeah i feel you on that it's always like that. and what did he say? looks like the comment was deleted or something
Is this in Squamish British Columbia Canada?
Where is this place located?
So in Canada you have to register your drone and have a drone pilot certificate if you're flying a drone that weights more than 250g... I had a laugh when I saw that 249 printed in large font on the side of it
😂😂 I didn't know they already implemented that lol
I agree I laughed too! I have a DJI Mavic pro but can't use it since the course for a drone license is 60 hours in Canada and that's for basic.
I have mavic air love it, but rules and now we get this , yup I'm ordering it. :)
In the US we don't.
@@saxophonicmusician damn, that is excessive. Glad you have an alternative option now.
What drone do you have? Think you'll pick this one up??
No one
Got the mavic air. It’s compact, 20 min of usable flight, the image is great compared to the first mavic pro (it was too processed on sharpness).
I’ve been considering the Mavic Air for a while, though regulations and budget had me waiting for excactly this drone! Compact, yet far better editing capabilities over the Spark’s 1080 footage. Slightly disappointed with the lack of colour profiles, though the price justifies it IMO.
mavic air, maybe if the anamorphic works for this one since it doesn't for the Air :(
Actually I’m planning to get the Mavic Pro 2 with the HB sensor, for it’s better battery life and radio range compared to my Air.
And a lil bit for the better image.
I’m pretty convinced you guys are cinematic wizards with awesome locations too boot. I’m completely enamored with everything you guys put together and the way you present your products and even others gear.
Thanks for all you do Moment! (Excited for my 11 max case still too!)
One7ruth wow thank you so much
0:10 the colored grading here is awesome
Best video I’ve watched of the Mavic Mini so far. High quality narration, perfect level of detail on the specs and had that cinematic ‘it’ factor. Thanks guys! 🙏🏻
This is the best Mavic Mini video that I have seen on UA-cam👍
Thank You
Thanks so much!
Agreed. It's the only one that pointed out that exposure compensation is available in video and produces beautiful results. All the other videos I've seen so far appear to be shot full auto and too light and have blown highlights.
Some people can get cinematic footage out of a potato and some cant do nothin. You sir are a pro. Subbed!
He gets better raw footage with the mini than I do with the mavic 2 pro edited ='(
Cinematic potato is a concept that I'm willing to explore
Is there a tutorial on making cinematic footages from potatoes? Please share
Avocados fly way better and less fiddly in wind....
@@tonyhussey3610 i have a pineapple
Anyone who is interested in the song its called Pop Tart - Margolnick he has an EP for this song and others on spotify.
Enjoy
great review, even better shirt.
It's pretty great :)
Absolutely buying this before my Switzerland trip. First time drone flyer and this seems perfect!
Nice!!
Lonna Morrow Welcome in Switzerland 🇨🇭
Lonna, let us know how you are doing in high altitudes with the Mini. I just saw a guy on youtube having problems around 7000 feet elevation. Thinner air and weaker motors might be a problem on this bird, thanks!
@@petercaspar9581 ah yes I guess that is from potatojet's review....
Yeah, please let us know here how you get on - especially as a first time flyer. Good luck and happy flying/filming!!
I run a small farm and need a drone for social media, and I do photography and light video work and wanted a mavic pro, but I am super interested in this... the price the size and as a beginner I instantly new it was the right drone for me when I first saw it, I dont need anything bigger or more complicated... Mavic hit it out of the park with this unit
Great review! Really useful to hear from a filmmaker’s point of view. Only one point - you mean 12MP photos, not Mb.
Literally thought this was a movie! Insane how much DJI has been innovating their products. This looks way better then my regular Mavic 1. Great stuff
Uploading the files in RAW to compare directly is great - thank you for this.
I second this......thanks a mill
When he said raw, he meant it as in unprocessed. It only shoots JPG & H.264.
@@Neberheim True; RAW applies to stills only, not video, so it's misleading for those not completely familiar with the term. RAW photos and raw video are two different things.
Always happy to see you guys reviews the things I feel like buying... You confirm my instinct, this looks good for it's price!
We need more trees. Everywhere must be treee
7:03 you still need to follow the airspace restrictions and "rules of the road" the only difference is that you don't need to register.
Thank you for saying "if you want to get into filmmaking this drone is perfect" that's what I thought and why I bought it :)
From registration of vehicles to registration of camera drones. what an awesome time to be alive. 😀😀🤣🤣
Imagine if this drone released 10 years ago.
That would cost $3990
Yeah it would have been 10,000 dollars
the military would panic
If it had been, then the law would limit at 200g instead of 250g
@@xapie128 it is 200g in some countries
Awesome Vid, always great work fellas. Glad to see you all on the forefront of mobile photography!
I love this video. Fantastic footage!
I love iphonedo ❤️
hot chocolate
Love From India🇮🇳
Sharma ji you are also expecting this under ₹40k here... 😏
@iPhonedo Your editing skills another level. For people who has not seen any of his videos, go through his page. His review on GoPro hero 7 is an example of perfection. I bought one after watching it.
Just posted my first unedited mavic mini footage, would love to be better one day! Keep up your work.
Hello Moment it’s been a while! Missed y’alls vids
Yo! We've been making em, turn on those notis!
Not a lot of use in the UK. In the UK even if it is under 250gm you still have to register as an 'operator', pay your fee of £9 each year(certain to go up each year) and take a competency test to get your 'flyer' number JUST BECAUSE IT HAS A CAMERA FITTED!
I miss the NW Trees and the weather +coffee
Thanks for the great Vid!
Enjoy the day
Its the best this time of year
@@moment Agree 100%
I think this will be DJI's best selling drone ever it's cool. 249 sticks it to the man as well.
This video sold me
I wish they'd fix the highlight rolloff of this drone because other than those overexposed highlights everything looks really good. It seems like everything looks gorgeous and well exposed except for the highest stop of light which is blown out and i'm almost certain this is a color science thing. Even the spark is better in that regard, so maybe they'll fix it in an update
It has to do with dynamic range. With such a small sensor it's hard to capture so much detail. Still very impressive for the size of the drone. :)
"The footage looks pretty good". Damn! It Looks awesome!!
Just an idea. teach us newbies 'how to take cinematic scenes', now we have an affordable entry level device for it.
Great video as always, and I will order the mini from you guys thanks! Happy flying!!
Good compact replacement for a phantom 3 standard?
Doesn't capture raw, so maybe not. Consider Mavic 2 Pro
Thanks for this awesome video. Your commentary tipped the scales for me as I was on the fence. I have noticed a need for Real Estate Photography and I am about to take the plunge and make this a side hustle. Also a side note, I NEVER comment on videos. That's how valuable this was to me. Cheers!
Question: Wouldn't you be better off shooting at 25fps for a 24fps timeline so you can use that 40Mbps bitrate over fewer frames?
Most of us would buy this for the portability and also so we don't have to register with FAA. Looking forward to playing around with this.
I had mine in high winds, and the footage was..... Cinematic it seemed!
Good video, but it's not true that you don't have to register this drone !
You still have to register this drone, but you don't have to take the online course, that's different, anyway good video...and good reaction to pinning that comment though ahahahah
I've resisted drones due to the regulations and restrictions, but this is interesting. Willing to give up pro features and sensors for the ease of use otherwise.
Unfortunately regulations can be changed by our masters any time they feel like it. After all its the great "Drone menace" Thousands killed every year by Mavics.......
@@jameslovell8682 i couldn't agree more! Here in India its a disaster! Aviation department permissions, Police permissions and many more they take so long to process it, and if found without permission then you're in big trouble.
wrg
FAA regulations still apply. It's simply that you are not required to register the drone at this time. FAA was very careful about not giving a low weight limit to any of its drone regs, except for registration. And if you want to use it for commercial use, you still need to register it.
Do people really care that much? Here in Sweden, I don't know anyone who cares about the regulations on drones aside from the obvious ones (stay out of airport areas etc.)
Having been looking for a great starter drone and I think I'm gonna pick this up after the video. Thanks for the video!
I just asked my husband to give me this for Christmas, his drone is massive and hard to take with us hiking or camping.
this is best review from image/video perspective etc i have seen so far. great production, too.
p.s.: nice car, i drive the same ;)
Drone doesn't include friends or cool place to fly it
Very cool shots! But what about the mini drone in windy conditions? I guess it would be unstable no? Anywho I think I'm sold for buying this little fella to start my piloting career slowly :)
I think this is the drone for me. I've started travelling a lot recently, trying to see as much of the world as I can before I have to grow up and settle down. I got a GoPro Hero 7 black a few months ago for the purpose of taking some sick underwater shots but I noticed that after a while I started preferring the 2.7k res over the 4k because it gave me better battery life, more room in my MSD and I could turn on the auto stabilisation in 2.7K res. Plus, the footage I got was some incredible stuff, just beautiful footage. So when I see that this drone is capped at 2.7k 30fps, I don't even mind. The 2 most appealing things to me about the Mavic Mini is the weight and price point. 249g is amazing because I can 100% find room for it in my luggage. Its so light, I can easily take it with me anywhere. And AUD$499 is a hell of a lot better than AUD$2499 for the Pro2. I don't see any down side to this drone. Especially seeing that it still have a 31 minute fly time and 4km range. Well done DJI! When this drone drops in Aussie stores, I'll be getting my hands on one of these pronto.
love the video, the detail and quality of this video.
I do find it funny when people say 2.7k is “passable”. Most feature films that are released these days have 2K digital intermediates which, for those playing at home, is a lower resolution than what this drone can shoot.
but shot with arri alexa or varicam camera's, ... with cine prime lenses...
Pieterpauwel Beelaerts I was very clearly discussing resolution only 🙄
Actually, where I have a bitrate limit on small sensors I tend to shoot 2.7k even when I could choose 4k, because the bitrate doesn't change and you end up storing more information per pixel, so you get better editing.
What's better Mini maverick or DJI maverick
I’m not sure you understand what humor is.
Can you show case how well you can use it for selfies at different distances? Thanks Moment! You guys are great! Love the lenses for my iPhone XR
The big question is how well does it fly in a windy condition such as at a beach?
I was thinking of filming practice with aerial shots. Do you think mini could handle the job with fly more combo?
Would love a drone but all the restrictions nowadays are putting me right off!
Tianablue forget ‘em! Since the drone is only 249 grams it doesn’t have to be registered in most countries! You can just get out there and fly straight away.
@@InexorableVideos If you want to fly commercially you DO still need a license but he is correct that you do not have to register this due to the weight. DO NOT FLY IN RESTRICTED AIR SPACE, luckily this shows up and notifies you on the screen.
If this becomes as popular as it seems, wonder how long before the FAA/CAA reduce the weight limit to less than 250g! 😲
i just researched this for canada. you can fly this without any restrictions or registration in canada. except the obvious though, dont fly in an airport but it says "micro drones (under 250g) dont fall under basic or advanced operations but never fly to endanger people) bottom of the page
www.tc.gc.ca/en/services/aviation/drone-safety/find-category-drone-operation.html#basic
Thanks for the info, just sent access request to see the raw files if possible. Got yourself a new follower
great review, I may have to add this to the stable.
Great video & thanks for the footage link!! Looks great :)
My fear with a drone at this price point is dunking it in a lake.
why it is not for professional use? your videos look pretty good
Where did you film all that footage?? This place looks awesome
Looks like central California to me, but not sure tho. Also maybe Canada. Let me know if you find out.
Nice video this would be ideal for my hiking in the Alps...or mtbiking cos of it size and weight...
i kill for a moment sticker 😭😭😭
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Best video on the mavic mini I have ever watched! So beautifully put together
Whoa that's a light drone.
so light it's wild
Thank you for the video! Perfect for a newbie like me!
you won't be disappointed .. i just got one and its great...just put some unedited footage on my channel.. take a peek :)
Looked great on UA-cam HD, which is all I need a drone for.
Great demo.
This
Sold! Great video and great review. This will be my first drone and look forward to getting one when I can.
I have watched a ton of reviews of the Mavic Mini and I thank you as you are so far the first one to address the photography aspect as I am the most interested on that. Thank you.
That fireplace tho!👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾
Wow that was quick, been waiting for your review!
All for you!
Thanks for the happy review, got a Mavic Air and love it, but to be honest 4k video is a little wasted when viewed on a tablet or phone so 2.7 would be fine; just had to register it at £9.00 and stick a registration number on, but main benefit was obliging me to read up on the rules when going through the UK CAA website. One question, where is the beautiful countryside, forest and mountains you operate in? Great video, accessible attitude and like the return to base snippet at the end. We're lucky to live in this age of superb gadgetry, mind - blowing.
Seems that the “Womb Broom” is making a comeback!
one of the best videos. what I saw my brother. excelent.
I love moment ❤️
I wish i could work with them 😭
SAME
@@troytokarczyk yaaa bruh 💔🙂
Epic content, thank you very much 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
DJI Mavic Mini: a Toy for Adult Kids.
Aren't most drones toys for adult kids
Picture looks awesome!
My only disappointment is that it doesn't have portarait mode
I would say that was a very good review. One question: I noticed it comes with a nice case, can you leave the sticks on the controller and put it inside the case? I’m probably going to pass on this particular drone because I already have the Mavic air. But you are certainly right, for first timers this one is perfect.
Nope you Gotta take them off
Already bought it I will report back once I get it and use it.
Yes please
kevin steinberg Great! Thanks for sharing!
Sound track selection makes a big difference big time also
"Margolnick - Pop Tart" Thank me later! : )
Thank you!
Wait, you can get raw from the Mini? Both pictures and video? If so this may very much change my mind on getting it.
imagine if they put ''shot on DJI Mavic Mini'' at the end of the video
I always like your cinematic videos
What's that song at 4:45 it's so good!
Also curious! :)
@Michael Bouey No unfortunately not. And i'm still very curious! But siri, google and shazam don't recognize it.
I finally figured it out. It's Songbird's Ghost by Margolnick
@@CoppersmithProductions thank you man!
Great video, thank you. Sounds like the perfect budget/starter Drone.
The answer is a resounding yes!!!! Awesome footage and location
👨💻DJI MAVIC 2 PRO Clone Drone With 5G Wifi FPV 1080P HD Camera AU $70 also cheaper $29 but 15ms fly time 1-3 batteries +$- ebay
I want this, but I'm gonna crash this like with my last drone.
If anyone has seen potato jet's review about the mavic mini. It sinks unexpectedly and surprisingly while on full throttle and there's extreme danger that the drone might be lost. So Dji should consider fixing this bug and the drone sinks in high altitudes. No other lineup such as mavic pro or air does that. So yeah guys it's not that impressive of a drone which unexpectedly sinks and obviously you don't wanna lose it. I wouldn't recommend it.
how about the return home when its lowbat, considering there is no obstacle avoidance sensor?
yes this feature is available
@@berlin03030 yes that should be the idea. Never wait for the battery low warning right?
Have you tested distance range? Do you think is better than the mavic air? Thanks for share!
9:17 first thing I'm going to do is take a drill and put it right through that speaker
What is that sound for?
@@MrMayex Return to home feature
Interesting. At least one original video (DJI_0052.MP4) has subtitle track with some telemetry such as camera settings, position, height and likely distance from controller. I just wanted to ask about that. Sadly there's no time and date.
Video is taken roughly 50km NE from Seattle.
Just bought one as my first drone cannot wait to start using it looks brilliant 👍
Fantastic video. Hoping it's not too biased as you are selling the drone on your site. Seems good though.
Please make the moment air lens compatible to this drone brother
Can you address the size and weight of the total set up with drone, controller, chargers, three batteries and case and how this compares to the total set up for alternatives such are the Mavic 2 Pro
I disliked bc ur phone case is only available for IPhone lmao
Would be a great video if I only wanted a Camera with four propellors but what about the bird itself??????
Have a mavic air. This one will be interesting for those who are starting and are not ready to take the FCC or Canadian equivalent license test. Interesting.
Andy Fyon you don’t need one since it weighs 249grams. The Canadian rules are if it weighs between 250g-25kg you’d need a license to fly it