on Brazil we fly the air 2 around 440 KV lines without any problem on the drone controlls, sometimes we get problem w/birds but for going close and taking photos for inspection, like 1m-50cm i never had any problem, and i`ve been piloting for around 1 year, almost 300 towers done also on ur test the mavik 2 was good, but the price was too high, the cost on the air 2 is amazing,
Amazing bird... But so sad I can't use it for certain agencies due to bans on foreign drones. Crazy that some agencies still allow it... While others don't.
If I understand well then no need to buy a base station. Just to rely on an NTRIP provider, that’s it ? In terms of hardware it is much more simplier, no ?
Great perspective. Im considering adding drone service for our construction clients… I think surveys and mapping would come into play as our Civil engineer has shown some interest. From the sounds of it the Mavic may not be a good fit. But then you went on to say the matrice may not either …. Have you tried or reviewed Skydio?
Quite a stark difference between the advanced Enterprise and the Enterprise Dual on the thermal cam, MSX option seem to be required due to low resolution of the thermal cam on the dual model (looking at getting a enterprise dual for domestic problems that needs to be resolved, but unsure at 50 to 100 meters if it will be able to see them) advanced is way outside my price range, but the enterprise dual is (had a chance to buy a parrot thermal for half the price of the enterprise dual but was hesitant on buying it due to problems with I believe motor or blade wobble causing them to fail and I am in the UK so spare parts for parrot is rare where as DJI lots of spares) My local police don't have a thermal drone, they do have a helicopter but they are not going to scramble it for bunch of kids (unless they start setting fires, witch they have done, set a bucket on fire in the middle of the road, but they also may have set a fire day after half a mile away) Quite good I seen your video as I thought the dual and advanced was the same drone but it's completely different
@@SteelCityDrones no way I can afford the M3EA, M2E Dual is around £2000, M2E Advanced is around £3500, M3EA is above £7000 But I loved your content on comparing different ones and demonstration, can I ask what was the height of the drone was at when testing the thermal cam (the M2ED is likely good enough for what I need if it become necessary it also has significantly higher wind resistance vs the dji 1 mini I have)
Thank you so much for this informative video! I am debating whether the Mavic 2 EA is a better option than Phantom 4 RTK for roof inspections and measurements (the thermal camera is a nice addition). Although it has an optional RTK module, what makes the Mavic 2 EA less precise than the Phantom 4 RTK?
It seems like there are a lot of really great features but a longer list of cons. I’ve been pretty interested in this aircraft but I’m having second thoughts. Seems like the thermal sensor is really the saving grace. If your primary focus is going to be videography, it seems like the Mavic 2 Pro actually has a number of benefits over this platform. What industry would you say this aircraft is best suited for? Inspections?
Thanks for the review! Do you think the new camera have the capability to inspect solar panels? I'm thinking about purchasing this for a mega solar farm.
@@SteelCityDrones Thanks for the quick reply! You mentioned this does not have ISO therm capabilities. Would that not affect distinguishing between faulty and non faulty solar panels? Also, for RGB camera, you mentioned fixed aperture and completely automatic exposure setting. With that being said, is it appropriate for daytime filming for RUclips commercial videos? From what I saw on this video, it took pretty good videos! Thanks
We got it. Did not know they would not let me at least control the shutter manually. Otherwise it is great so far. Any idea when RTK will be delivered?
Came back to this - at about 19:00 you mention that the sensor, even though RTK, is not sensitive enough for survey grade work. I hoped it would be , I love compact drones. Which Drone does ? DJIs site seems to suggest the Phantom RTK as being the construction mapping solution.
M2EA RTK is not going to help with magnetic or electromagnetic interference. The camera sensor can't provide good project accuracy because a camera base model is not possible with an all in one sensor. The P4RTK is in the same boat as M2EA for not helping with magnetic or electromagnetic interference but it can be very accurate for survey grade accuracy. The Matrice 300 is the best of both worlds.
Like I discussed in the other video, how does this DJI Enterprise Advanced better then Evo II Dual? Evo II has 10 more minutes of in air time. Thermal camera. Modular camera upgrades. RTK modules. Live deck video streaming. At $7.5k
Sure I will be glad to answer. 32X zoom versus 8X zoom. Better controller with built in high bright screen. Better and more intuitive app. EVO is also more expensive by a lot.
So I would still need my GCP's and Leica Viva for my GCP's? Think I'm going to talk my owners into the Matrice 300 RTK. This is disappointing because now I have no reason to get that thermal camera for hunting season...
A little misleading, to me. You have the RTK version sitting in front of you and that RTK system is not interchangeable as far as I know but it does look like it has the little thumb screws just like the other Enterprise attachments. So, is this an add on antenna that you can purchase separately?
@@SteelCityDrones As I stated, as far as i knew RTK module was not available as an add on feature. But according to your reply, it is an option. I will assume you cannot add this RTK system to the non advanced M2 enterprise.
Can you not get closer to the tower for better clarity? Is there any risk from getting close, like drone failure? I'm trying to figure out if I can just buy the m2 advanced to do solar inspection, land surveying, roofs, cell towers, power plant substations, etc....trying to find a drone that can do it all for a great price
The whole idea of a zoom camera is to keep safe distances away from objects like towers. There is no one drone that does everything at the highest level.
Just got my m2ae. I'm getting ghosting from the thermal camera. In other words, if I look away from something, I see a ghost image of what i was previously looking at combined with what I'm currently focused on. Any ideas?
I recommend you work through the dealer that you purchased it from. When you purchase your drone, you are prepaying for after the sale customer service. Good luck.
Hello Dave, Is it possible to show or explain me how do you enable and make working the rtk module for m2ea ? Difficult for me to understand the process. Thanks.
As far as I know there was never a firmware update released to make it work. You had to do a manual download-update for it which I never tried. The one puck antenna that's used on this aircraft only helps with positioning and not for magnetic or electromagnetic protection.
@@zwiftfrance RTCM 3 is required for all NTRIP service on DJI aircraft however like I mentioned M2EA was not compatible with DRTK2 base station and it does not work for magnetic and electromagnetic properties.
@@SteelCityDrones Thank you to pay attention to my messages. I was able to apply the correct settings today and my m2ea is now flying with the module I purchased 1 year ago ... I appreciate your advices and will keep in mind your recommandation concerning the ntrip usage. 👍
DJI has a thermal software tool. There is a company that allows you to convert M2EA thermal files to standard radiometric files to use with Flir tools but it isn't free.
I purchased the CrystalSky 7.85 high brightness monitor. When attached to the Mavic 2 remote, everything works except the live camera feed. Did you have to do anything special to get the feed?
@@SteelCityDrones Is it possible that the remote you used was for a Mavic 2 Enterprise Zoom or Dual? I saw a thread on DJI mentioning rolling back the controller firmware, which is actually higher than my Mavic 2 Zoom is listed as current.
I was under the impression that the M2EA was ONLY compatible with the smart controller - did they update the firmware to be compatible with the standard mavic 2 controller? Also have you tested the ability of using a dual controller setup?
The older style remotes are not officially supported by DJI. But it works for me and several other colleagues who have posted they work. Now that could change in the future and if it does I will update.
@@SteelCityDrones Thanks for the info. I should have my hands on this next month. I use a LiftThor tablet mount for the Smart Controller - it works great to hold an ipad for wireless screen casting or a Windows Surface Pro tablet.
@@tyler947 That's great. We hope you'll consider us when you're ready to purchase the M2EA. We offer great packages for our customers. steelcityflightacademy.com/uav-products/mavic-2-enterprise-advanced/
I've done some research. The only thing the Advance has over the Evo 2 Dual is a digital 32x zoom. The problem with the digital 32x zoom is how poor the zoom looks when it's camera is based on a 4x lossless zoom. The Evo 2 Dual can do 4x lossless and 8x Digital zoom. Autel could have made it 32x zoom, but decided against it because it looked really poor just like on the Advance. The thermal camera on the Evo 2 Dual and Advance have the same resolution and capabilities. The Evo Dual can stay in the air for approximately 35 minutes before getting to 20%. Advance gives you minutes approximately 22 minutes before getting to 20%. The Advance does hoes a way to add a flood light or a speaker. Evol 2 cameras can be purchased separately if a newer upgrade comes out. Unlike the enterprise series which requires you buy a while new drone. Evo 2 is essentially future proof.
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on Brazil we fly the air 2 around 440 KV lines without any problem on the drone controlls, sometimes we get problem w/birds
but for going close and taking photos for inspection, like 1m-50cm i never had any problem, and i`ve been piloting for around 1 year, almost 300 towers done
also on ur test the mavik 2 was good, but the price was too high, the cost on the air 2 is amazing,
Fantastic comparison of the various sensors. Great stuff.
Thank you so much for this thorough review.
Awesome review, thank you for putting all this information in an easy to understand review.
Thank you.
Nice demo.
Fantastic review. Thank you for your efforts and content.
My pleasure.
Very Informative
Great video 👍
Awesome video
Thank you for the great information
Decision maker for purchase decision
Amazing bird... But so sad I can't use it for certain agencies due to bans on foreign drones. Crazy that some agencies still allow it... While others don't.
Im curious if since some agencies ban use, what the alternatives are. Skydio seems promising
If I understand well then no need to buy a base station.
Just to rely on an NTRIP provider, that’s it ?
In terms of hardware it is much more simplier, no ?
Great perspective. Im considering adding drone service for our construction clients… I think surveys and mapping would come into play as our Civil engineer has shown some interest. From the sounds of it the Mavic may not be a good fit. But then you went on to say the matrice may not either …. Have you tried or reviewed Skydio?
Quite a stark difference between the advanced Enterprise and the Enterprise Dual on the thermal cam, MSX option seem to be required due to low resolution of the thermal cam on the dual model (looking at getting a enterprise dual for domestic problems that needs to be resolved, but unsure at 50 to 100 meters if it will be able to see them)
advanced is way outside my price range, but the enterprise dual is (had a chance to buy a parrot thermal for half the price of the enterprise dual but was hesitant on buying it due to problems with I believe motor or blade wobble causing them to fail and I am in the UK so spare parts for parrot is rare where as DJI lots of spares)
My local police don't have a thermal drone, they do have a helicopter but they are not going to scramble it for bunch of kids (unless they start setting fires, witch they have done, set a bucket on fire in the middle of the road, but they also may have set a fire day after half a mile away)
Quite good I seen your video as I thought the dual and advanced was the same drone but it's completely different
This aircraft has been discontinued for the Mavic 3 Enterprise.
@@SteelCityDrones no way I can afford the M3EA, M2E Dual is around £2000, M2E Advanced is around £3500, M3EA is above £7000
But I loved your content on comparing different ones and demonstration, can I ask what was the height of the drone was at when testing the thermal cam (the M2ED is likely good enough for what I need if it become necessary it also has significantly higher wind resistance vs the dji 1 mini I have)
@@leexgx Mavic 3 Enterprise Thermal is "LESS EXPENSIVE" than Mavic 2 Enterprise advanced.
@@SteelCityDrones in UK seems to be M2ED £2000, M2EA £3000, M3E thermal £4000+ (bit less then 7k I was finding before)
Thank you so much for this informative video! I am debating whether the Mavic 2 EA is a better option than Phantom 4 RTK for roof inspections and measurements (the thermal camera is a nice addition). Although it has an optional RTK module, what makes the Mavic 2 EA less precise than the Phantom 4 RTK?
what did you choose?
It seems like there are a lot of really great features but a longer list of cons. I’ve been pretty interested in this aircraft but I’m having second thoughts. Seems like the thermal sensor is really the saving grace. If your primary focus is going to be videography, it seems like the Mavic 2 Pro actually has a number of benefits over this platform. What industry would you say this aircraft is best suited for? Inspections?
We cover all that in the video.
How do we know the temperature of the object tha we shot using the M2EA ?
why such a price difference between mavic 2 pro and enterprise advanced aside from thermal technology?
Pity the thermal sensor isn’t radiometric. I understand that the one on the cheaper Anafi Thermal is?
No its not.
What authorized DJI service center beside DJI could replace the battery in a Mavic 2 Zoom controller?
Thanks....
Ok Sir, that means i could still use my Mavic 2 Pro normal Remote Controller if im going to Purchase a Mavic 2 Enterprise Advanced. Thanks & Rgrds 😉👌
Correct but you can't purchase the Mavic Advanced without the Smart Controller.
Thanks for the review! Do you think the new camera have the capability to inspect solar panels? I'm thinking about purchasing this for a mega solar farm.
Yes I do
@@SteelCityDrones Thanks for the quick reply! You mentioned this does not have ISO therm capabilities. Would that not affect distinguishing between faulty and non faulty solar panels? Also, for RGB camera, you mentioned fixed aperture and completely automatic exposure setting. With that being said, is it appropriate for daytime filming for RUclips commercial videos? From what I saw on this video, it took pretty good videos! Thanks
We got it. Did not know they would not let me at least control the shutter manually. Otherwise it is great so far. Any idea when RTK will be delivered?
RTK modules are available and shipping.
Came back to this - at about 19:00 you mention that the sensor, even though RTK, is not sensitive enough for survey grade work. I hoped it would be , I love compact drones. Which Drone does ? DJIs site seems to suggest the Phantom RTK as being the construction mapping solution.
M2EA RTK is not going to help with magnetic or electromagnetic interference. The camera sensor can't provide good project accuracy because a camera base model is not possible with an all in one sensor. The P4RTK is in the same boat as M2EA for not helping with magnetic or electromagnetic interference but it can be very accurate for survey grade accuracy. The Matrice 300 is the best of both worlds.
Like I discussed in the other video, how does this DJI Enterprise Advanced better then Evo II Dual? Evo II has 10 more minutes of in air time. Thermal camera. Modular camera upgrades. RTK modules. Live deck video streaming. At $7.5k
Sure I will be glad to answer. 32X zoom versus 8X zoom. Better controller with built in high bright screen. Better and more intuitive app. EVO is also more expensive by a lot.
Do you have these in stock or are they backordered?
So I would still need my GCP's and Leica Viva for my GCP's? Think I'm going to talk my owners into the Matrice 300 RTK. This is disappointing because now I have no reason to get that thermal camera for hunting season...
No, you can't get survey grade accuracy even with GPC's.
For mapping is it compatible with Drone Deploy and Pix4D? Super review. Thank you.
Not at this time.
@@SteelCityDrones For mapping what is it compatible with??
Does it have the intelligent flight modes that my Mavic 2 Zoom has?
No it does not.
Thank you for this comprehensive review. Is the controller compatible with Drone Deploy and or Pix4D. Thanks
Not from what I understand.
:::Isotherm is a software feature, not hardware.:::
If we push on the forums and contact forms, we may get it integrated into a firmware update.
Correct is a software.
A little misleading, to me. You have the RTK version sitting in front of you and that RTK system is not interchangeable as far as I know but it does look like it has the little thumb screws just like the other Enterprise attachments. So, is this an add on antenna that you can purchase separately?
What is misleading? They are interchangeable.
@@SteelCityDrones As I stated, as far as i knew RTK module was not available as an add on feature. But according to your reply, it is an option. I will assume you cannot add this RTK system to the non advanced M2 enterprise.
DJI have stated that there will be a firmware update that allows you to record in zoom, if it’s not already out.
We have been waiting months for this, no update.
@@SteelCityDrones hopefully soon as it would be so much more convenient .
@@jockcop4205 We have been waiting 7 months for it so far.
Can you not get closer to the tower for better clarity? Is there any risk from getting close, like drone failure? I'm trying to figure out if I can just buy the m2 advanced to do solar inspection, land surveying, roofs, cell towers, power plant substations, etc....trying to find a drone that can do it all for a great price
The whole idea of a zoom camera is to keep safe distances away from objects like towers. There is no one drone that does everything at the highest level.
Any idea when it will be back in stock?
A week or two
Just got my m2ae. I'm getting ghosting from the thermal camera. In
other words, if I look away from something, I see a ghost image of what i
was previously looking at combined with what I'm currently focused on.
Any ideas?
I recommend you work through the dealer that you purchased it from. When you purchase your drone, you are prepaying for after the sale customer service. Good luck.
Sir can you suggest me survey grade drone other than phantom4 RTK dji
Matrice 300 with the P1 and or L1 sensors.
Can it be bought without the smart controller? I already have one.
It can't. You can always sell one by itself.
Hello Dave,
Is it possible to show or explain me how do you enable and make working the rtk module for m2ea ?
Difficult for me to understand the process.
Thanks.
As far as I know there was never a firmware update released to make it work. You had to do a manual download-update for it which I never tried. The one puck antenna that's used on this aircraft only helps with positioning and not for magnetic or electromagnetic protection.
@@SteelCityDrones Thanks a lot for the answer. I think you mean the RTCM 3.2 protocol.
@@zwiftfrance RTCM 3 is required for all NTRIP service on DJI aircraft however like I mentioned M2EA was not compatible with DRTK2 base station and it does not work for magnetic and electromagnetic properties.
@@SteelCityDrones Thank you to pay attention to my messages.
I was able to apply the correct settings today and my m2ea is now flying with the module I purchased 1 year ago ...
I appreciate your advices and will keep in mind your recommandation concerning the ntrip usage.
👍
@@droneoccitanie How did you get it to work?
Any idea what software will be used for post-processing yet? Will it be as easy to use as FLIR software or have it to be done more manually?
DJI has a thermal software tool. There is a company that allows you to convert M2EA thermal files to standard radiometric files to use with Flir tools but it isn't free.
@@SteelCityDrones what company/software would that be?
I purchased the CrystalSky 7.85 high brightness monitor. When attached to the Mavic 2 remote, everything works except the live camera feed. Did you have to do anything special to get the feed?
I think DJI is going to stop supporting crystal sky.
@@SteelCityDrones Is it possible that the remote you used was for a Mavic 2 Enterprise Zoom or Dual? I saw a thread on DJI mentioning rolling back the controller firmware, which is actually higher than my Mavic 2 Zoom is listed as current.
I was under the impression that the M2EA was ONLY compatible with the smart controller - did they update the firmware to be compatible with the standard mavic 2 controller? Also have you tested the ability of using a dual controller setup?
The older style remotes are not officially supported by DJI. But it works for me and several other colleagues who have posted they work. Now that could change in the future and if it does I will update.
@@SteelCityDrones Thanks for the info. I should have my hands on this next month. I use a LiftThor tablet mount for the Smart Controller - it works great to hold an ipad for wireless screen casting or a Windows Surface Pro tablet.
@@tyler947 That's great. We hope you'll consider us when you're ready to purchase the M2EA. We offer great packages for our customers. steelcityflightacademy.com/uav-products/mavic-2-enterprise-advanced/
How does it compare to the Autel Evo 2 640T?
I've done some research. The only thing the Advance has over the Evo 2 Dual is a digital 32x zoom. The problem with the digital 32x zoom is how poor the zoom looks when it's camera is based on a 4x lossless zoom. The Evo 2 Dual can do 4x lossless and 8x Digital zoom. Autel could have made it 32x zoom, but decided against it because it looked really poor just like on the Advance.
The thermal camera on the Evo 2 Dual and Advance have the same resolution and capabilities.
The Evo Dual can stay in the air for approximately 35 minutes before getting to 20%. Advance gives you minutes approximately 22 minutes before getting to 20%.
The Advance does hoes a way to add a flood light or a speaker.
Evol 2 cameras can be purchased separately if a newer upgrade comes out. Unlike the enterprise series which requires you buy a while new drone. Evo 2 is essentially future proof.
It look cool if do water balloons drop at neighbor at night 😀
Is this suitable for mapping and surveying as well?
Please watch the video.
@@SteelCityDrones just finished it thanks. Do you think we will see a firmware update in the future to fix that issue
@@19thdesigns Which issue are you referring to?
@@SteelCityDrones not having surveying grade accuracy
@@19thdesigns No, this camera sensor can't do survey grade accuracy. Not possible with firmware updates.
6K price tag??? guess you better be successful at your job lol