Love this video, Neil. Great point about the Part 107 license. I just did my 2-year renewal. I started with the original Mavic Air. Within the first 48 hours, I inadvertently flew backward onto the highway and it got hit by a bus (objects are closer than they appear!). Luckily, I bought the DJI insurance. I recently upgraded to the Air 2S like you. The only real reason was to get longer battery life. I may have flown into a bus, but I haven't got stuck in a tree (yet). 😄
I had the insurance in my first drone and used it twice 😬 I'm always pushing it to the limit. Glad to finally have the 107 accomplished. I was offered a free training course through work and took them up in it. Thanks for watching Ed! I'll keep my eyes out for buses but I'm still thick with trees around here.
I've recently found this channel and must say, what a class act. The running theme for me is the thoughtful honesty, when things go good and bad. Neil, you seem like the sort of guy who knows how to tell it straight without putting anyone down, yourself or those around you. Keep up the great work!
Neil..... I just wanted to take the time to tell you how much I LOVE your videos!!! I love all the projects you take on & all the nice equipment you own to do them with while still making time for family. You have a beautiful family!! I always look forward to seeing you publish new videos!!! Keep up the great work!!! 😊
Also, The lights do add a different theme to your video. I kind of like the standard shop light approach myself lol; makes me feel like I am there with you being welcomed into your shop.
I really like your drone shots. Your transitioning from camera to drone and back is some seriously awesome editing btw. If you didn't show the two different drones I would have never known the difference. Great video as always, Neil. Thank you for the upload. See you again next week!
If you are interested in the drones I have used and want to buy one for yourself, you can check out some links here: DJI Mavic Mini Fly More Combo: amzn.to/35loWOa DJI Mavic Air 2S Fly More Kit (Renewed): amzn.to/3NwOzN5 Also, the Mavic Mini 2 is a great choice for first time flyers: amzn.to/35loUpt And, if you need to know more about the FAA Part 107 Drone License, visit this website: www.faa.gov/uas/commercial_operators/become_a_drone_pilot/ Here is the training course that I took: sundancemediagroup.com/uas/ If you have any questions for me, please ask away! Thanks for watching!
The lighting was okay but needs a diffuser to prevent white-out of your face. The calling out of Captain Kleeman was PRICELESS! Loved it! Keep up the good work Neil. :)
Thanks Robert! I really appreciate that type of feedback. I have no idea what I'm doing in terms of lighting so that helps when someone can identify exactly what I need to do to make it better. I will look into that as I know exactly what you're saying with the white out. The lights have little diffuser panels on them but it obviously isn't enough. Thanks for watching sir!
@@digdrivediy Afraid I'm no Lightning Expert but am Legally Blind because of RP, therefore my eyes seem extra sensitive to light reflection and I noticed that your face seemed to be washed out several times. I did like the setup for the shot and think it is a good idea. I also like the effect you put into Editing, those Drone to Handheld shots were an excellent idea. Anyway, just thought I would give you that requested feedback, you are doing a great job of keeping your videos interesting. Thanks again for Sharing your life with all of us!
Option 3 for drone retrieval (and I've not yet had to try it) - a tennis ball tied to the line on a fishing pole - throw it over or past the drone, then saw it back and forth to shake it loose. Certified drone guy in NY, was just watching the last video an saw you get it stuck, said out loud "I hope he shows us getting that down" and sure enough, you did. For a fun (small) income source, find a local realtor that needs aerial footage of listings - get paid to fly over some interesting places. It helps to pay for the next drone...
That's a great tip! Eric! All my flight so far have been for free so maybe I need to look into that side gig. They sure are a lot of fun! Thanks so much for the comment!!
Drones can definitely make the video. The main reason I use the mini over the air 2 is since it doesnt have the obstacle avoidance. majority of my flying is in wooded areas. my favorite shot is flying through the trees and breaking out of the canopy over the forest. The obstacle avoidance detects limbs and will "fight me" the whole time. also worth mentioning, the mavic mini does have preprogrammed quick shot flight patterns as well and if a fella drives slow enough, it will track for a short amount of time. And new the mini 2 will shoot up to 4k, unlike the original mavic mini. awesome video and the lighting setup is awesome. looking forward to the next one.
Excellent points! I love those shots in the woods. My house sits in the middle of 200 acres of open field and I still hit the trees somehow so I admire flights through the forest! I had used some of the auto modes on the mini as well. Forgot to mention that it had it also. I bought the mini2 and the mavic2s at the same time. Flew the 2S first and was just impressed with the power and handling to fight the wind. Mini 2 fit the wallet much better but I was sold after flying the big one. I could see the obstacle avoidance being annoying in the forest for sure! Thanks for the additional thoughts Mike. I don't think you can go wrong with either one. I'm planning to fix my mini in hopes I can crash it again one day :)
@@digdrivediy you definitely have the right drone for your area. I can only imagine how hard the wind comes through there wide open like that. Rumor has it that JB weld will not work on the minis plastic for some reason,. Just a rumor I had heard 😉 lol
No matter what you do I for 1 enjoy your videos. When you are talking to us, I do like the dark background. If you are working on something it is nice to see everything. Keep them coming. Thank you and have a wonderful week ahead.
I was wondering about the "bucket method". Interesting to hear a little bit about the legalities. Every time I think about buying a drone, I just have to remember I have 20 thumbs. In the 70's I built a very realistic Tamiya RC truck. This thing has straight axles with differentials. drive shafts, steel leaf springs, and a transmission that required its own channel. Building it was the fun for me, but I really never learned to operate the remote.
I always wanted a high end RC Truck when I was in my teens. And my uncle had RC helicopters and planes. They always just sat up on a shelf and I drooled every time we were over there. I never saw him fly them and later he confessed that after building them he couldn't stand the thought of crashing them! They were very complicated though back in the 80's I bet. I'm glad the drones are so easy to fly now. You could do it with no problem.
The lights off shot was cool, a little different, if nothing else. Drones footage is cool and I have often thought about getting one, just haven't yet. They definitely make your videos cool for sure.
Great video again Neil! I do like the new lighting, gives a nice professional look to the video. Keep up the good work, I always look forward to the next one! 👍🏽
New here thanks to your assistance with Sunday’s episode with the dog wire install. I believe that drone shots add much quality and perspective to a video presentation. I’ll poke around some at your place as I have plenty of time: retired and 80+.
Just to prove that I watch the whole video, nice Suttle shoutout to Captain Kleeman on the drone problems lol Captain was how I started watching your channel enjoyed it as I always do!!
How did you know I ask "how did he do that?" with the sweet transition shots. I also never knew about needing to have a license to do drove footage on RUclips. Very informative!
Great video Neil. Your production value and voice over is awesome! I watch a lot of RUclips videos and I have always thought your videos are the very best of thought-out and produced videos. They may only come once or so a week, but you should never worry about the quality because you have it.
You are right about too many youtubers overusing drones. This is certainly an area where you do a great job of balancing the use. For some reason many use it as an ending to their video and often just raise the drone up and pan around. Waaaaay over used method of closing out a vid. Keep up the great work, Neil. Oh, and I kinda liked the shot at the end where you were testing with more or less light. I prefer more light, myself.
Great video and very informative for anyone looking to get into drone video shots. The lighting with the dark background was perfect. It kept me focused on the products you were showing, not the tools in the background.
Neil can you fix the old drone. That way you have two drones and we can option 3 for drone retrieval, sky crane!! Only joking, well partly. Great content!! I like the new lighting setup. Maybe a mix of the dark scene and the shop illuminated. I think the shop is a great back drop, but you can use the darker scene for more serious content or to place emphasis on something. But remember i have no idea what i am talking about. I am sure you’ll make the right choice
That was amazing when it happened because I heard them honking, looked up and saw the flock coming my way and then looked back down at the screen as they all flew right past the drone. I thought for sure it would get taken out! Turned out to be a pretty neat shot by accident.
Nice job man. I am grounded if there is any wind with my cheaper drone. DJI has it figured out. I think my next purchase will be the mini. Thanks for sharing.
Your vids are always top notch and this one is no exception. Your explanation as to why and how you do things is great. Keep up the good work sir and I'll keep watching. Stay safe.
As others have said, your editing is great. The transitions you showed in this vid were smooth. IMO, a drone shot is only good when it actually adds to the video, and doesn't make the viewer think, "Oh, it's *another* drone shot." Once it got going (the start was a little rough due to the camera angle), the first transition you showed is a great example of this. Until it started gaining altitude near the dump truck, it could have very easily been a handheld shot. By then it didn't really jump out as a drone shot. Drone shots -- just because you can (include them) doesn't mean you should...
I have always done still photography. I am always amazed at the content you tubers create especially drone footage. This is good information for anyone who might be interested in getting and using a drone. Your videos are always very well put together and relay the passion for the subject. I am always experimenting with light. I find that the less cluttered the background the more focused the eye is on the subject. So the darker works in when focusing on a small area. As always keep up the great work. I know how much work you put in to create the diverse content thank you.
Like the lights. Thanks for the insight. I’ve been looking to buy one, but I’m too cheap. Thanks for the nudge, I’m headed onto the web to start researching.
Great video Neil. I liked the Camarata reference lol. As far as the lighting? I have a face made for radio, but you can pull off being on video. I think the shop lights are pretty good but the extra lights are top notch. Best to all. Matt
Idea - Requires a 2nd working drone, but thinking about a retrival type service drone: Is there any way you could glue or fasten a "tow" loop (fabric or plastic) on top of the drone to be able to catch it with a hook from a 2nd drone? This also requires a hook (think of fishing line and slightly weighted hook) on the 2nd drone. Anyway, just a thought outside the box .... er tree, IF you didn't have a boom truck and bucket available. BTW, the brighter lighting shot at the end was easier to see what you had on the table. Of course. 🙂
That would be a fun system to try, until I got the second drone stuck! :) I like where your head is at though. Thanks for the feedback on the lighting too!
Another awesome video Neil. I was hoping that the drone footage of you flying into the loft of your barn would make the highlight reel. That was REALLY well done. Keep up the great work.
The video blend between the hand held shot and drone shot back to hand held shot was some phenomenal editing. High level of production. Really cool. I say leave the lights on - shot looked better. The lawn at your property is impressive! Enjoying the channel. Thanks!
Neil , I love what you do with the drones in your videos. My friend has offered to let me use his many times. However my dad is a retired FAA ops inspector and has informed me that I am too close to Otis Air Force Base and 2 other airports to use on my jobs . (Most jobs are in town). I’m hoping to get some jobs out of town we might be able to use it on. Thanks for the info! P.S. I like your Workbench top. Looks like nice Piece of granite 👌
Thanks Steve! That granite top is awesome. I didn't even know I wanted it until I put it on there as it came from a house that we salvaged the cabinets from. I turned it down at first and then they basically begged us to get it out of there for them. Now I'm so glad that I did.
Good video,I have been thinking about getting a drone but haven't done it yet. My son has one he's only flew it a couple times. Here Ohio the wind grabs it takes it way out there. So he's not to brave with it. Lighting was cool.
Neil… this is a subject about which I’ve proven my ignorance several times! I picked up a lot of great tips. Thanks… About a year ago… I bought two mini drones. One for me and one for my 14yr old grandson. My thinking was that I could learn a little and he could teach me the rest. The drones were scarcely larger than my palm. The body was about half as large as that Mavic Mini. The instruction sheet was a half set of high gloss paper… printed on on both sides. The images were blurry and the text was nearly illegible. What I could read was obviously written by a non-english speaking person. (Let me correct that. The instructions made no sense. However the warranty, safety and disclaimers were perfectly spelled out. I could plainly tell that the company was not responsible for anything… and there was no support or possible return available.) Between the two of us, we were able to get a drone aloft. With my grandson at the controls… At about 10’ above the ground the 5mph breeze sent it directly into a bush. So, we went online and found out that the only further instruction was to download the control app. We did… and spent about an hour trying to get one of the drones to pair up. Once paired, the software had both English and Chinese labels… You couldn’t select a language… You got one or the other… but never both. My grandson figured out what several of the icons meant by trial and error. We are three hours into this… so, I suggest we go to the creek bottom field. It is 120 acres and about 50ft below a cliff that will shield it from the fierce 5mph wind! We fire it up and he does a couple of low level flights. The controls work pretty well but, the camera quality is so grainy that we can’t tell if it is us below it or one of the neighbors cows. Confident that he can control it, grandson changes out the 5minute battery and launches it for a higher flight. Once it gets high enough that the maelstrom overhead begins to affect it… he turns it into the wind and tries to bring it back. It is about 75’ high and about 100 yards downwind. He is able to slow its rush away but cannot fly it back to us. It continues to drift. At about 150yds it abruptly severs connection with us. Nothing he can do has any effect in it. We watch as it climbs and heads away from us at a furious pace. Soon, we are looking at a spec disappearing into the clear blue sky… toward the creek. I can’t see it anymore so I tell him to keep an eye on it. Finally, he thinks he sees it flutter down near the tree line at the creek. I have him fix his eyes on the spot as we jump into the Gator and head straight for it. When we arrive… there is no sign of it. I back the Gator up and make sure we weren’t parked over it. Then we commence a half hour search. You know Neil, a cow pasture in June that hasn’t been mowed… with a brushy edge and overhanging trees is a pretty good ‘Where’s Waldo Challenge’ for anyone. Especially when one wears glasses and is looking for a black spider no bigger than his hand! But, eventually my grandson discovers the drone. It is none the worse for the flight. However the landing was in a fresh cow patty. If we weren’t farm boys the ick factor would have been unbearable. As it was, we just picked it up and dealt with it. Did I mention we had two of these marvels of modern Chinese marketing technology? The second drone was no better. We paired it up on a perfectly calm hot summer day. Grandson flew it in the yard. He wanted to video a fly around of the treehouse we had built. The first half of the flight was flawless… but, as soon as it ducked behind the metal roof of the treehouse… it lost connection and proceeded to fly to a crash landing on the neighbors roof about 300yds away! Neil, my grandson tells me it’s the equipment. But, I showed him the videos on the marketing company’s website. I argue that if they can do it… we can do it. He hands me the controller and says, “It’s all yours!” They’ve been in the box ever since! So, here’s where I am at. It’s time to find some better equipment. Brandon (Elite Earthworks) and I are supposed to get together this week for a primer on drone features and controls. I’ve been watching a ton of drone ‘How To’ vids. I am ready to put my grandson back in the pilot seat… so that he can teach me to co-pilot!!! Your video’s timing couldn’t be better. I’ll have him watch it when I surprise him with his new aircraft this spring! Thanx bud…. Now, if I could just find someone who would like to have a couple of slightly used toy drones… one of which comes with a few specs of green camouflage… I’m all set!
Oh man. This was great for a chuckle. I have had experiences with the same type of drones in an attempt to appease all the little ones around that see us big kids flying our drones. I think they all share the same marketing team that can flawlessly pilot this aircraft with keen precision, yet the fine print reads like you say "that the company is responsible for nothing and you have no hopes of return"! I wonder how many of these drones sit upon a dusty shelf or occupy junk drawers across America. I know right where my daughters' drone lays and it probably won't move until we move. It's such an emotional roller coaster too cause you really have these false hopes of it working great and having a fantastic time flying... Only to have reality set in when you watch the thing fly off into the horizon. Good thing they're cheap! So, what I'm saying is don't feel bad. I know many of us have had the same hopes and expectations of a toy drone only to find ourselves combating the disappointment by handing over the controls of a very expensive drone to our 8 year old daughters. Or maybe that's just me. But, the best part about that situation was they did a great job and started to learn early! Now at 10 years old, my girls can fly the drone and keep it from crashing when I've got my hands full in a project. My only hope now is that they remain interested! Best of luck with your drone training. I've had a great 2 years of getting to learn how to fly and it's still a ton of fun every time I put it up in the air. I'll be looking forward to all those cinematic shots coming this year. Hopefully the next one flies clear of the cow patties :)
12:25 I like both. I like the shop in the background wen the lights are on it kinda gives it more of a work shop look which personally I like. But with them off Its easier to focus on who is talking and what's on the table.
You should do it. They're a ton of fun. My coworker bought the original Mavic Mini for $250 on ebay. Refurbished buy I've had good luck with the refurb ones.
Your editing skills are outta this world. Always enjoy them! I’m kinda surprised you haven’t used a throw line with a throw ball to get one back outta the tree yet. I think the throw ball is my favorite tree toy to play with! 🤷🏼♂️🤣
Excellent video!! As a semi pro photographer, I have often considered buying a drone, but can’t justify the price for the amount of time I think I would use it. I love your long drone shots. They tell a much better story. P.S. I like your light set up. Another option would be to use a short depth-of-field (F 1.4-big aperture) setting to force the emphasis on the subject matter.
Appreciate it Ed. I still have much to learn in the videography department. I never have got a really nice "talking head" setup that I like for in my shop. The drone work though has always been a lot of fun and I am grateful to hear you appreciate the long drone shots. I try to use it sparingly though.
Yep, sent mine into a tree while my son watched in frustration. I have a lazy eye, so depth perception isn't my strong suit. That damaged some parts, so had to buy some replacement parts. When I couldn't get that to work, I had to send it into someone to have it repaired. On the second flight after getting it back I didn't get one of the propellers fastened on securely enough. It was foggy out and I wanted to get a view from above the fog. I sent it straight up to it's 400' max to see what the neighborhood looked like. After about 5 seconds up there the propeller in question came off and the drone crashed straight down from 400'. End of drone. End of piloting. We received the drone as a gift from a relative that had received it and didn't really have any interest in flying it. Up side, it didn't cost us anything initially. Down side, I felt bad for crashing something we had received as a gift from someone who was kind enough to let us have it.
Nicely done. I liked how you explained (in short) how you need to be legal. Also how you plan and use the shots. (edit) I should have watched the whole video before commenting! I also liked the rest after what I commented on as well, your videos are always so enjoyable. Thumbs up!
A fella has to watch for those rogue trees, they jump out from any direction at any time. World is a dangerous place for a drone. 🙄😉😏😆All kidding aside, I like your drone shots, and the shop lights on, how am I suppose to Glean shop ideas if I can’t see the shop?
Haha When you mentioned the bucket method I was trying to figure out how you were going to throw a 5gal bucket that high. Drone $1k, drone retrieval system $100k…
Your drone shots definitely add a whole lot of production value to your videos and make them a step above most. Seems like there is a lot more in the way of requirements than I was aware of. Probably a good thing for all though. One thing you didn't mention was liability and/or insurance. I'd be interested in knowing what kind of things you are responsible for when flying a drone.
Your responsible for any damage that the drone may cause and if you collide with another aircraft it can be a huge issue with the FAA. I'm not sure about insurance but there are rules governing what size you can fly and being able to fly over people, etc. I'm sure you can buy insurance for it but I haven't looked into that yet. Good point to consider though. Thanks!
I know this is a year old video, but thought I would comment anyway ...I am lucky to have recently gotten into drones for filming after having flown drones for the sake of flying them (sport, not videography). I couldn't decide between the DJI Air 3 and Mini 4 pro, so ended up with both. The avoidance is good but still have to watch for bare tree branches/twigs and power lines, but all in all very good. Try the mini 4 pro, I reckon you will really like it, the tracking is great and very low risk of losing it into the shrubbery. Greetings from Australia
I have the Air 3 now after losing an Air 2S in the mountains! I love the Air 3 though and I really like the power of the larger drones in our windy conditions. The 4 pro looks like a great little drone though. Would be nice to keep it in the truck at all times for those surprise needs!
@@digdrivediyMy Air 3 is my go to drone... if you use ND filters, get the split lenses from freewell as each camera needs a different filter strength. Just remember, if the drone is hovering, I don't think it can react to something encroaching on its space, like, your machines arm will hit it, it can't move out of the way. With the Air 3, the cameras are so good that you can be well way from what it is filming and still see really well. With the latest firmware, you can zoom in taking pictures when set in 12 megapixel. I look forward to seeing some footage from your Air 3
If you search Pegasus Drone Imaginings you can see some of my footage... will make you feel warmer too (was 30 C today)... hopefully you arent suffering in the cold too much haha
Wow! Thanks for this info! Definitely a lot of things I had never really thought of before. I also appreciate the recommendation on th product and type. Definitely something I will be looking into in the years to come. Would you mind putting links for the drones you use(d) and the class/test for the pilot certification?
I’ve found with my DJI maverick that obstacle avoidance only works for larger solid things. Vegetation with varying surface depths are very hard to pick up.
Neil , love the video’s keep up the great work. Off the drone video topic. Have you seen the RUclips videos “ John Deere 755 Blind Date”. Thought you might be interested.
hay Neil my comment keeps getting to off ol vice grip garage channel because i link camera stuff anyway ifN you get time may ask Derek there about getting your set up any hhoooo sees yeah on next video
So a drone is a great rationale for buying a boom truck, or at least a man lift. Makes sense to me. I'll have to look at the checking account and try to get that past the wife.
Oh man! I never saw your comment Greg? RUclips has been putting a lot of comments in spam that aren't spam for some reason. Now I'll have to go back and look. Thanks for watching though!
@@gregd931 I can't imagine you getting sent to YT jail 😋. I looked and didn't see it in the "held for review" comments. I'll have to sit back and just imagine how much you enjoyed seeing me crash my drones 😭
@@digdrivediy Oh, you cut me deep baby! Well, it was an epic reply and I guess will be lost in the sands of time. I toasted to you and sang your praises. Unfortunately, that minstrel done left town. Accolades and comparisons to beloved film makers were included. Such a tragedy of algorithmic subversion. Set your people free Neil! Love home my brother.
Okay I use the drone to check out roofs in the home appraisal business but I think in the all these videos there's just way too much drone footage the video starts 7 minutes or something flying through an area you see a river you see this you see that everybody does the same thing it's kind of like beards everybody's got one. Also if use the mini you don't need to go through all the testing of course you don't get all the sensors either so at your own risk.
I agree about some of the more common uses. I discovered that even if you're using the mini for commercial use you still need to have the Part 107 and register the aircraft. If it's just for recreation then you're fine.
I know this video is a year old, but I'm going to ask my stupid questions anyway. 1. Will drones spook horses... 2. If you can train ahorse...(doubtful)...to ignore the drone, is it possible to ride up a mountain and fly a drone at the same time
Drones can spook horses but they can become accustomed to them too. They make quiet propellers that can help. 2. You can ride and fly or.tou can use a drone that has a "follow me" feature. I can tell my drone to follow me and it.will.do so without me flying it.
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Love this video, Neil. Great point about the Part 107 license. I just did my 2-year renewal. I started with the original Mavic Air. Within the first 48 hours, I inadvertently flew backward onto the highway and it got hit by a bus (objects are closer than they appear!). Luckily, I bought the DJI insurance. I recently upgraded to the Air 2S like you. The only real reason was to get longer battery life. I may have flown into a bus, but I haven't got stuck in a tree (yet). 😄
I had the insurance in my first drone and used it twice 😬
I'm always pushing it to the limit.
Glad to finally have the 107 accomplished. I was offered a free training course through work and took them up in it.
Thanks for watching Ed! I'll keep my eyes out for buses but I'm still thick with trees around here.
I've recently found this channel and must say, what a class act. The running theme for me is the thoughtful honesty, when things go good and bad. Neil, you seem like the sort of guy who knows how to tell it straight without putting anyone down, yourself or those around you. Keep up the great work!
Neil..... I just wanted to take the time to tell you how much I LOVE your videos!!! I love all the projects you take on & all the nice equipment you own to do them with while still making time for family. You have a beautiful family!! I always look forward to seeing you publish new videos!!!
Keep up the great work!!! 😊
Boy, I really appreciate that Jimbo! Thanks for taking the time to leave a nice comment and I'm grateful to have you watching the videos!
Also, The lights do add a different theme to your video. I kind of like the standard shop light approach myself lol; makes me feel like I am there with you being welcomed into your shop.
I like drone footage in just about everyone's videos. Drones give a completely different perspective.
I really like your drone shots. Your transitioning from camera to drone and back is some seriously awesome editing btw. If you didn't show the two different drones I would have never known the difference. Great video as always, Neil. Thank you for the upload. See you again next week!
Thanks Susan!
Neil you have a natural eye for videography and I love how you combine ground-based with aerial. Fantastic job sir and congratulations!
Thanks so much Jennifer. That is very nice of you to say. Still learning something every video.
If you are interested in the drones I have used and want to buy one for yourself, you can check out some links here:
DJI Mavic Mini Fly More Combo: amzn.to/35loWOa
DJI Mavic Air 2S Fly More Kit (Renewed): amzn.to/3NwOzN5
Also, the Mavic Mini 2 is a great choice for first time flyers: amzn.to/35loUpt
And, if you need to know more about the FAA Part 107 Drone License, visit this website:
www.faa.gov/uas/commercial_operators/become_a_drone_pilot/
Here is the training course that I took:
sundancemediagroup.com/uas/
If you have any questions for me, please ask away! Thanks for watching!
The lighting was okay but needs a diffuser to prevent white-out of your face.
The calling out of Captain Kleeman was PRICELESS! Loved it!
Keep up the good work Neil. :)
Thanks Robert! I really appreciate that type of feedback. I have no idea what I'm doing in terms of lighting so that helps when someone can identify exactly what I need to do to make it better.
I will look into that as I know exactly what you're saying with the white out. The lights have little diffuser panels on them but it obviously isn't enough. Thanks for watching sir!
@@digdrivediy Afraid I'm no Lightning Expert but am Legally Blind because of RP, therefore my eyes seem extra sensitive to light reflection and I noticed that your face seemed to be washed out several times. I did like the setup for the shot and think it is a good idea.
I also like the effect you put into Editing, those Drone to Handheld shots were an excellent idea.
Anyway, just thought I would give you that requested feedback, you are doing a great job of keeping your videos interesting.
Thanks again for Sharing your life with all of us!
Option 3 for drone retrieval (and I've not yet had to try it) - a tennis ball tied to the line on a fishing pole - throw it over or past the drone, then saw it back and forth to shake it loose. Certified drone guy in NY, was just watching the last video an saw you get it stuck, said out loud "I hope he shows us getting that down" and sure enough, you did.
For a fun (small) income source, find a local realtor that needs aerial footage of listings - get paid to fly over some interesting places. It helps to pay for the next drone...
That's a great tip! Eric! All my flight so far have been for free so maybe I need to look into that side gig. They sure are a lot of fun! Thanks so much for the comment!!
Drones can definitely make the video. The main reason I use the mini over the air 2 is since it doesnt have the obstacle avoidance. majority of my flying is in wooded areas. my favorite shot is flying through the trees and breaking out of the canopy over the forest. The obstacle avoidance detects limbs and will "fight me" the whole time. also worth mentioning, the mavic mini does have preprogrammed quick shot flight patterns as well and if a fella drives slow enough, it will track for a short amount of time. And new the mini 2 will shoot up to 4k, unlike the original mavic mini. awesome video and the lighting setup is awesome. looking forward to the next one.
Excellent points! I love those shots in the woods. My house sits in the middle of 200 acres of open field and I still hit the trees somehow so I admire flights through the forest!
I had used some of the auto modes on the mini as well. Forgot to mention that it had it also.
I bought the mini2 and the mavic2s at the same time. Flew the 2S first and was just impressed with the power and handling to fight the wind. Mini 2 fit the wallet much better but I was sold after flying the big one. I could see the obstacle avoidance being annoying in the forest for sure!
Thanks for the additional thoughts Mike. I don't think you can go wrong with either one. I'm planning to fix my mini in hopes I can crash it again one day :)
@@digdrivediy you definitely have the right drone for your area. I can only imagine how hard the wind comes through there wide open like that. Rumor has it that JB weld will not work on the minis plastic for some reason,. Just a rumor I had heard 😉 lol
That small drone with the broken wing looked like something from Terminator. I like the dark room footage with lights, looks cool.
I appreciate hearing that. I thought the dark looked good as well. Thanks Tony!
No matter what you do I for 1 enjoy your videos. When you are talking to us, I do like the dark background. If you are working on something it is nice to see everything. Keep them coming. Thank you and have a wonderful week ahead.
Thanks for that great feedback Curt!
Loved this perspective, really brings home how much thought, prep, and work that goes into your videos, no wonder I like the so much! Thanks!
I appreciate it.
The last drone shot is my fav, being that it has my fav FUTURE PROJECT. the BRONCO! I "DIG" the new lighting aswell.
I want to work on that Bronco sooo bad. I have been watching marketplace for a nice body or tub every day. It's coming...one of these days :)
Oh when y'all caught it though!! 😂 Immediate local fire department certified in my book Neil. You're in! Too good. 😁
Best production and editing skills out of any RUclips channel! Great quality video as always and nice experimenting with your shop lighting 👍
Thanks Allen!
I Think you have the best editing and videography in RUclips land. Thanks for sharing!
Thanks a lot!
I was wondering about the "bucket method". Interesting to hear a little bit about the legalities. Every time I think about buying a drone, I just have to remember I have 20 thumbs. In the 70's I built a very realistic Tamiya RC truck. This thing has straight axles with differentials. drive shafts, steel leaf springs, and a transmission that required its own channel. Building it was the fun for me, but I really never learned to operate the remote.
I always wanted a high end RC Truck when I was in my teens. And my uncle had RC helicopters and planes. They always just sat up on a shelf and I drooled every time we were over there. I never saw him fly them and later he confessed that after building them he couldn't stand the thought of crashing them! They were very complicated though back in the 80's I bet. I'm glad the drones are so easy to fly now. You could do it with no problem.
The lights off shot was cool, a little different, if nothing else. Drones footage is cool and I have often thought about getting one, just haven't yet. They definitely make your videos cool for sure.
Thanks Don. The drone work is certainly fun. It kills productivity, but I'm always glad to have the footage.
Nice video Neil. I keep looking for enough reasons to buy a drone. Nice that you have the bucket method!!
Hi Neil, I enjoyed your Drone video. Never got involved in them but have a big interest in them.
Great video again Neil! I do like the new lighting, gives a nice professional look to the video. Keep up the good work, I always look forward to the next one! 👍🏽
Appreciate it Brian!
Great video Neil- love your drone footage. I've been using one for a few years, but not for RUclips videos (yet!)
New here thanks to your assistance with Sunday’s episode with the dog wire install. I believe that drone shots add much quality and perspective to a video presentation. I’ll poke around some at your place as I have plenty of time: retired and 80+.
Hi Richard. Great to hear from you. Thanks for taking the time to check out my channel and for saying hi. I had a good time with Adam.
As always great job! I like the main lights off and the extra lights on. Thanks!
Thanks Clay. I'm glad most people seem to favor it.
Just to prove that I watch the whole video, nice Suttle shoutout to Captain Kleeman on the drone problems lol Captain was how I started watching your channel enjoyed it as I always do!!
Glad you made it here Doug. Thanks so much!
How did you know I ask "how did he do that?" with the sweet transition shots. I also never knew about needing to have a license to do drove footage on RUclips. Very informative!
Love the *Camarata reference*
I've been thinking about getting a drone myself, this video helped a lot. I like the lights with the dark background.
It's a lot of fun!
That was a great video. Like # 219!!!!
Doing good the drone shots are cool keep up the good videos!
You make me wanna go out and make a video. Always inspiring brother!
Well, you're very good at it so I'll be watching :) Thanks Jeremy.
I love you place and the yard - incredible!
*your
Great video Neil. Your production value and voice over is awesome! I watch a lot of RUclips videos and I have always thought your videos are the very best of thought-out and produced videos. They may only come once or so a week, but you should never worry about the quality because you have it.
Thanks a lot Shon! Really appreciate it.
You are right about too many youtubers overusing drones. This is certainly an area where you do a great job of balancing the use. For some reason many use it as an ending to their video and often just raise the drone up and pan around. Waaaaay over used method of closing out a vid. Keep up the great work, Neil. Oh, and I kinda liked the shot at the end where you were testing with more or less light. I prefer more light, myself.
Glad to hear your comments on that drone use topic. I was worried I would be alone in that idea but at least one supporter now :)
Neil this is cool that your giving the insides, thats what makes you more interesting.. Thanks Neil DDDIY
Very informative.i like your drone usage, definitely gives views we wouldn't get otherwise.
Thanks 👍
Great video and very informative for anyone looking to get into drone video shots. The lighting with the dark background was perfect. It kept me focused on the products you were showing, not the tools in the background.
Awesome 👍🏻. Thanks for the feedback. I kinda liked the look too.
Thanks Neil. Very enjoyable! 😁👨🚒
Many thanks!
No experience but I like the information for the day I convince my wife I need one 😀 again good video
Neil can you fix the old drone. That way you have two drones and we can option 3 for drone retrieval, sky crane!! Only joking, well partly. Great content!!
I like the new lighting setup. Maybe a mix of the dark scene and the shop illuminated. I think the shop is a great back drop, but you can use the darker scene for more serious content or to place emphasis on something. But remember i have no idea what i am talking about. I am sure you’ll make the right choice
Love the feedback Thomas. We are going to attempt to fix the mini drone and I want my daughters to continue learning on it. Thanks for watching!
Your drone shots are awesome!
I am fixing to buy a drone and you answered a few questions
Thanks.
Whoa - I had never seen the Goose flock drone shot before!
That was amazing when it happened because I heard them honking, looked up and saw the flock coming my way and then looked back down at the screen as they all flew right past the drone. I thought for sure it would get taken out! Turned out to be a pretty neat shot by accident.
Nice job man. I am grounded if there is any wind with my cheaper drone. DJI has it figured out. I think my next purchase will be the mini. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks Jeff!
Good stuff again. I'm surprised you didn't talk about our Autel at work? That's a rockstar drone as well!
I need some more pilot time on that one too!
Your vids are always top notch and this one is no exception. Your explanation as to why and how you do things is great. Keep up the good work sir and I'll keep watching. Stay safe.
Thanks as always BD!
Neil , your a pro!! Another great video
Thanks Mike!
As others have said, your editing is great. The transitions you showed in this vid were smooth. IMO, a drone shot is only good when it actually adds to the video, and doesn't make the viewer think, "Oh, it's *another* drone shot." Once it got going (the start was a little rough due to the camera angle), the first transition you showed is a great example of this. Until it started gaining altitude near the dump truck, it could have very easily been a handheld shot. By then it didn't really jump out as a drone shot.
Drone shots -- just because you can (include them) doesn't mean you should...
Thanks! That's good feedback.
I have always done still photography. I am always amazed at the content you tubers create especially drone footage. This is good information for anyone who might be interested in getting and using a drone. Your videos are always very well put together and relay the passion for the subject. I am always experimenting with light. I find that the less cluttered the background the more focused the eye is on the subject. So the darker works in when focusing on a small area. As always keep up the great work. I know how much work you put in to create the diverse content thank you.
Thanks Gordon. I appreciate your insight as a photographer. I find it enjoyable to experiment.
Like the lights. Thanks for the insight. I’ve been looking to buy one, but I’m too cheap. Thanks for the nudge, I’m headed onto the web to start researching.
That mini is a great starter.
Great video Neil. I liked the Camarata reference lol. As far as the lighting? I have a face made for radio, but you can pull off being on video. I think the shop lights are pretty good but the extra lights are top notch. Best to all.
Matt
Hey thanks Matt! I'm glad to hear you liked the lights.
Off topic here but, for a future video you should get a John deere 212 with hydraulics and compare it to the 316.
Drone shots are awesome Neil. Don’t have a drone but is definitely on my list. Thanks 👍
Idea - Requires a 2nd working drone, but thinking about a retrival type service drone: Is there any way you could glue or fasten a "tow" loop (fabric or plastic) on top of the drone to be able to catch it with a hook from a 2nd drone? This also requires a hook (think of fishing line and slightly weighted hook) on the 2nd drone. Anyway, just a thought outside the box .... er tree, IF you didn't have a boom truck and bucket available. BTW, the brighter lighting shot at the end was easier to see what you had on the table. Of course. 🙂
That would be a fun system to try, until I got the second drone stuck! :)
I like where your head is at though. Thanks for the feedback on the lighting too!
thanks for the video Neil
You are very welcome
Another awesome video Neil. I was hoping that the drone footage of you flying into the loft of your barn would make the highlight reel. That was REALLY well done. Keep up the great work.
Thanks so much!
The video blend between the hand held shot and drone shot back to hand held shot was some phenomenal editing. High level of production. Really cool. I say leave the lights on - shot looked better. The lawn at your property is impressive! Enjoying the channel. Thanks!
Thanks a lot Heath! Appreciate the feedback.
Neil , I love what you do with the drones in your videos. My friend has offered to let me use his many times. However my dad is a retired FAA ops inspector and has informed me that I am too close to Otis Air Force Base and 2 other airports to use on my jobs . (Most jobs are in town). I’m hoping to get some jobs out of town we might be able to use it on. Thanks for the info! P.S. I like your Workbench top. Looks like nice Piece of granite 👌
Thanks Steve! That granite top is awesome. I didn't even know I wanted it until I put it on there as it came from a house that we salvaged the cabinets from. I turned it down at first and then they basically begged us to get it out of there for them. Now I'm so glad that I did.
@@digdrivediy yeah it looks awesome!
you make very good videos....gotta get me a drone for sure
They're a lot of fun!
Thanks, have been thinking about a drone but don’t have so far.
Good video,I have been thinking about getting a drone but haven't done it yet. My son has one he's only flew it a couple times. Here Ohio the wind grabs it takes it way out there. So he's not to brave with it.
Lighting was cool.
Thanks Kevin!
The focused side lighting is cool, but the shop lights aren't bad.
Thanks Brian!
I say keep doing what your doing ..I'm no expert but all look's great to me.
Thanks Boss!
Neil… this is a subject about which I’ve proven my ignorance several times! I picked up a lot of great tips. Thanks…
About a year ago… I bought two mini drones. One for me and one for my 14yr old grandson. My thinking was that I could learn a little and he could teach me the rest.
The drones were scarcely larger than my palm. The body was about half as large as that Mavic Mini.
The instruction sheet was a half set of high gloss paper… printed on on both sides. The images were blurry and the text was nearly illegible. What I could read was obviously written by a non-english speaking person. (Let me correct that. The instructions made no sense. However the warranty, safety and disclaimers were perfectly spelled out. I could plainly tell that the company was not responsible for anything… and there was no support or possible return available.)
Between the two of us, we were able to get a drone aloft. With my grandson at the controls… At about 10’ above the ground the 5mph breeze sent it directly into a bush.
So, we went online and found out that the only further instruction was to download the control app. We did… and spent about an hour trying to get one of the drones to pair up.
Once paired, the software had both English and Chinese labels… You couldn’t select a language… You got one or the other… but never both. My grandson figured out what several of the icons meant by trial and error.
We are three hours into this… so, I suggest we go to the creek bottom field. It is 120 acres and about 50ft below a cliff that will shield it from the fierce 5mph wind!
We fire it up and he does a couple of low level flights. The controls work pretty well but, the camera quality is so grainy that we can’t tell if it is us below it or one of the neighbors cows.
Confident that he can control it, grandson changes out the 5minute battery and launches it for a higher flight. Once it gets high enough that the maelstrom overhead begins to affect it… he turns it into the wind and tries to bring it back. It is about 75’ high and about 100 yards downwind. He is able to slow its rush away but cannot fly it back to us. It continues to drift.
At about 150yds it abruptly severs connection with us. Nothing he can do has any effect in it. We watch as it climbs and heads away from us at a furious pace. Soon, we are looking at a spec disappearing into the clear blue sky… toward the creek.
I can’t see it anymore so I tell him to keep an eye on it. Finally, he thinks he sees it flutter down near the tree line at the creek. I have him fix his eyes on the spot as we jump into the Gator and head straight for it.
When we arrive… there is no sign of it. I back the Gator up and make sure we weren’t parked over it. Then we commence a half hour search.
You know Neil, a cow pasture in June that hasn’t been mowed… with a brushy edge and overhanging trees is a pretty good ‘Where’s Waldo Challenge’ for anyone. Especially when one wears glasses and is looking for a black spider no bigger than his hand!
But, eventually my grandson discovers the drone. It is none the worse for the flight. However the landing was in a fresh cow patty. If we weren’t farm boys the ick factor would have been unbearable. As it was, we just picked it up and dealt with it.
Did I mention we had two of these marvels of modern Chinese marketing technology?
The second drone was no better. We paired it up on a perfectly calm hot summer day. Grandson flew it in the yard. He wanted to video a fly around of the treehouse we had built. The first half of the flight was flawless… but, as soon as it ducked behind the metal roof of the treehouse… it lost connection and proceeded to fly to a crash landing on the neighbors roof about 300yds away!
Neil, my grandson tells me it’s the equipment. But, I showed him the videos on the marketing company’s website. I argue that if they can do it… we can do it. He hands me the controller and says, “It’s all yours!”
They’ve been in the box ever since!
So, here’s where I am at. It’s time to find some better equipment. Brandon (Elite Earthworks) and I are supposed to get together this week for a primer on drone features and controls. I’ve been watching a ton of drone ‘How To’ vids. I am ready to put my grandson back in the pilot seat… so that he can teach me to co-pilot!!!
Your video’s timing couldn’t be better. I’ll have him watch it when I surprise him with his new aircraft this spring!
Thanx bud….
Now, if I could just find someone who would like to have a couple of slightly used toy drones… one of which comes with a few specs of green camouflage… I’m all set!
Oh man. This was great for a chuckle. I have had experiences with the same type of drones in an attempt to appease all the little ones around that see us big kids flying our drones. I think they all share the same marketing team that can flawlessly pilot this aircraft with keen precision, yet the fine print reads like you say "that the company is responsible for nothing and you have no hopes of return"! I wonder how many of these drones sit upon a dusty shelf or occupy junk drawers across America. I know right where my daughters' drone lays and it probably won't move until we move.
It's such an emotional roller coaster too cause you really have these false hopes of it working great and having a fantastic time flying... Only to have reality set in when you watch the thing fly off into the horizon. Good thing they're cheap!
So, what I'm saying is don't feel bad. I know many of us have had the same hopes and expectations of a toy drone only to find ourselves combating the disappointment by handing over the controls of a very expensive drone to our 8 year old daughters. Or maybe that's just me. But, the best part about that situation was they did a great job and started to learn early! Now at 10 years old, my girls can fly the drone and keep it from crashing when I've got my hands full in a project. My only hope now is that they remain interested!
Best of luck with your drone training. I've had a great 2 years of getting to learn how to fly and it's still a ton of fun every time I put it up in the air. I'll be looking forward to all those cinematic shots coming this year. Hopefully the next one flies clear of the cow patties :)
12:25 I like both. I like the shop in the background wen the lights are on it kinda gives it more of a work shop look which personally I like. But with them off Its easier to focus on who is talking and what's on the table.
Good feedback. Thanks
nice review on drones.i'v bin thinking of getting one.
You should do it. They're a ton of fun. My coworker bought the original Mavic Mini for $250 on ebay. Refurbished buy I've had good luck with the refurb ones.
@@digdrivediy thanks for the info
Your editing skills are outta this world. Always enjoy them!
I’m kinda surprised you haven’t used a throw line with a throw ball to get one back outta the tree yet. I think the throw ball is my favorite tree toy to play with! 🤷🏼♂️🤣
Hey thanks Rob. I should get a throw line for as often as I'm trying to get stuff out of trees! They are fun but take some good aim too.
Great video! Love my MM2
Excellent video!! As a semi pro photographer, I have often considered buying a drone, but can’t justify the price for the amount of time I think I would use it.
I love your long drone shots. They tell a much better story.
P.S. I like your light set up. Another option would be to use a short depth-of-field (F 1.4-big aperture) setting to force the emphasis on the subject matter.
Appreciate it Ed. I still have much to learn in the videography department. I never have got a really nice "talking head" setup that I like for in my shop. The drone work though has always been a lot of fun and I am grateful to hear you appreciate the long drone shots. I try to use it sparingly though.
Yep, sent mine into a tree while my son watched in frustration. I have a lazy eye, so depth perception isn't my strong suit. That damaged some parts, so had to buy some replacement parts. When I couldn't get that to work, I had to send it into someone to have it repaired. On the second flight after getting it back I didn't get one of the propellers fastened on securely enough. It was foggy out and I wanted to get a view from above the fog. I sent it straight up to it's 400' max to see what the neighborhood looked like. After about 5 seconds up there the propeller in question came off and the drone crashed straight down from 400'. End of drone. End of piloting. We received the drone as a gift from a relative that had received it and didn't really have any interest in flying it. Up side, it didn't cost us anything initially. Down side, I felt bad for crashing something we had received as a gift from someone who was kind enough to let us have it.
Thx for the vid. - Ken
You bet!
Nicely done. I liked how you explained (in short) how you need to be legal. Also how you plan and use the shots. (edit) I should have watched the whole video before commenting! I also liked the rest after what I commented on as well, your videos are always so enjoyable. Thumbs up!
Thanks Richard.
A fella has to watch for those rogue trees, they jump out from any direction at any time. World is a dangerous place for a drone. 🙄😉😏😆All kidding aside, I like your drone shots, and the shop lights on, how am I suppose to Glean shop ideas if I can’t see the shop?
Ha! I'll be sure to turn the lights on once in a while for ya Terry :)
Very cool. I haven’t gotten a drone yet, but I’d like to! I’d like to take a fly over of our farm over the coming years to see how things change
It's very fun.
Haha When you mentioned the bucket method I was trying to figure out how you were going to throw a 5gal bucket that high. Drone $1k, drone retrieval system $100k…
Ha! Yeah, it pays to be friendly with the neighbors around here :)
Great video Neil. Sweet counter top! At 9:04 something flys right by you in the shot. What do you think it is?🤔
I think it's a lightning bug!
Your drone shots definitely add a whole lot of production value to your videos and make them a step above most. Seems like there is a lot more in the way of requirements than I was aware of. Probably a good thing for all though. One thing you didn't mention was liability and/or insurance. I'd be interested in knowing what kind of things you are responsible for when flying a drone.
Your responsible for any damage that the drone may cause and if you collide with another aircraft it can be a huge issue with the FAA. I'm not sure about insurance but there are rules governing what size you can fly and being able to fly over people, etc. I'm sure you can buy insurance for it but I haven't looked into that yet. Good point to consider though. Thanks!
I know this is a year old video, but thought I would comment anyway ...I am lucky to have recently gotten into drones for filming after having flown drones for the sake of flying them (sport, not videography). I couldn't decide between the DJI Air 3 and Mini 4 pro, so ended up with both. The avoidance is good but still have to watch for bare tree branches/twigs and power lines, but all in all very good. Try the mini 4 pro, I reckon you will really like it, the tracking is great and very low risk of losing it into the shrubbery. Greetings from Australia
I have the Air 3 now after losing an Air 2S in the mountains! I love the Air 3 though and I really like the power of the larger drones in our windy conditions. The 4 pro looks like a great little drone though. Would be nice to keep it in the truck at all times for those surprise needs!
@@digdrivediyMy Air 3 is my go to drone... if you use ND filters, get the split lenses from freewell as each camera needs a different filter strength. Just remember, if the drone is hovering, I don't think it can react to something encroaching on its space, like, your machines arm will hit it, it can't move out of the way. With the Air 3, the cameras are so good that you can be well way from what it is filming and still see really well. With the latest firmware, you can zoom in taking pictures when set in 12 megapixel. I look forward to seeing some footage from your Air 3
If you search Pegasus Drone Imaginings you can see some of my footage... will make you feel warmer too (was 30 C today)... hopefully you arent suffering in the cold too much haha
Wow! Thanks for this info! Definitely a lot of things I had never really thought of before. I also appreciate the recommendation on th product and type. Definitely something I will be looking into in the years to come. Would you mind putting links for the drones you use(d) and the class/test for the pilot certification?
That's a good idea. I'll get those links in there soon! Thanks Stephen.
@@digdrivediy no! Thank you! Keep up the great work! I look forward to corresponding more this year!
I can't imagine Captain Kleeman having trouble flying a drone. I mean, it's not like it has mirrors to get broken 🤣
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Neil: Wouldn’t your lovely bride look good in the excavator bucket while attempting a drone recovery?
God’s Blessing’s, Curly
Ha! I think she would 😜
I’ve found with my DJI maverick that obstacle avoidance only works for larger solid things. Vegetation with varying surface depths are very hard to pick up.
I loved the transitions.
No stilts on the bucket truck?
Thanks! The truck has a torsion counterweight leveling system. Not sure how it works.
Hope u have more luck with urs when u get it down I'm still trying to find a reliable dealer 😱
Neil , love the video’s keep up the great work. Off the drone video topic. Have you seen the RUclips videos “ John Deere 755 Blind Date”. Thought you might be interested.
I don't think I have seen that yet. Sounds like my kinda video. I'll go check it out! Thanks a lot.
Your lawn striping looked amazing in the one overhead. Do you use a striping kit? If so, is it a roller or a rubber flap?
Thanks Jim! No striping kit. That's just how our country clipper mower leaves it I guess. It does a pretty good job.
I was driving that bucket truck just the other day lol
Oh yeah?!
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hay Neil my comment keeps getting to off ol vice grip garage channel because i link camera stuff anyway ifN you get time may ask Derek there about getting your set up any hhoooo sees yeah on next video
Thanks Gerald! I'll look into it 👍🏻
I've always wanted to get a drone. Got any deals on a cherry picker?
No deals. I had one for awhile. They're nice to have and all your neighbors will love you!
Is there a reason you didn't provide a link to the drones that you mentioned in this video?
No reason other than I didn't get it accomplished. I pinned a comment on top with some links. Sorry about that I should have had them included.
So a drone is a great rationale for buying a boom truck, or at least a man lift. Makes sense to me. I'll have to look at the checking account and try to get that past the wife.
Makes sense to me Sam! :)
I guess my original comment from a few days ago got deleted. Oh well. Fun post Neil. See ya next time.
Oh man! I never saw your comment Greg? RUclips has been putting a lot of comments in spam that aren't spam for some reason. Now I'll have to go back and look. Thanks for watching though!
@@digdrivediy All good my brother. I just figured some douche reported me and YT narc'd my butt.
@@gregd931 I can't imagine you getting sent to YT jail 😋.
I looked and didn't see it in the "held for review" comments. I'll have to sit back and just imagine how much you enjoyed seeing me crash my drones 😭
@@digdrivediy Oh, you cut me deep baby! Well, it was an epic reply and I guess will be lost in the sands of time. I toasted to you and sang your praises. Unfortunately, that minstrel done left town. Accolades and comparisons to beloved film makers were included. Such a tragedy of algorithmic subversion. Set your people free Neil! Love home my brother.
Awesome I wish some one could teach me How to fly a drone without me by and one and crash in it and 1 million times
Ha!
Okay I use the drone to check out roofs in the home appraisal business but I think in the all these videos there's just way too much drone footage the video starts 7 minutes or something flying through an area you see a river you see this you see that everybody does the same thing it's kind of like beards everybody's got one. Also if use the mini you don't need to go through all the testing of course you don't get all the sensors either so at your own risk.
I agree about some of the more common uses. I discovered that even if you're using the mini for commercial use you still need to have the Part 107 and register the aircraft. If it's just for recreation then you're fine.
I bought a mavic mini after watching captain kleeman but before he lost his first one. Lol
Ha! Do you like it?
I like it ,I've put some videos of the windmills in my neighborhood on my channel.
I know this video is a year old, but I'm going to ask my stupid questions anyway. 1. Will drones spook horses... 2. If you can train ahorse...(doubtful)...to ignore the drone, is it possible to ride up a mountain and fly a drone at the same time
Drones can spook horses but they can become accustomed to them too. They make quiet propellers that can help.
2. You can ride and fly or.tou can use a drone that has a "follow me" feature. I can tell my drone to follow me and it.will.do so without me flying it.
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I replied. Thanks