DJI Mavic Air 2 & 2S: Complete Beginners Guide: Setup; Update Firmware; Remote; Fly App; How to Fly

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  • Опубликовано: 20 авг 2024

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  • @IaninLondon
    @IaninLondon  4 года назад +16

    A full setup guide for your Mini 2 or Mavic Air 2. I use the Air 2 to show you the full setup and how to fly; the Mini 2 uses the same remote and Fly app, so apart from the element on collision sensors, this should help you for either model. cheers, Ian

    • @thekaizer6012
      @thekaizer6012 4 года назад

      In the settings csn u have apas and obstacle avoidance both switched on or 1 or the other

    • @paulwatson5030
      @paulwatson5030 3 года назад

      Another great video for a complete newbie! Thanks Ian. Just about to buy a Mini2. Am I right in thinking though, that the Mini 2 also doesn't have active track and follow me?

    • @davidsneyd6844
      @davidsneyd6844 2 года назад

      All sorted now Ian with the help of a Standley knife to trim off a bit of the connector and also the phone cover. Thanks for your help.

    • @IaninLondon
      @IaninLondon  2 года назад +1

      @@davidsneyd6844 Great stuff!

    • @davidsneyd6844
      @davidsneyd6844 2 года назад

      @@IaninLondon thanks again.

  • @reganjregan4711
    @reganjregan4711 2 года назад +1

    New to this, and I have found no matter how many videos I watch I learn something new. Thanks for your time to share your knowledge.

  • @YourCouchsucks
    @YourCouchsucks 3 года назад +1

    Ha! Been bitten by the "fail to hit the record" several times now. Thank you for the video fairly new to the Air 2 and this certainly helps

  • @GordieK
    @GordieK 4 года назад +1

    Another no nonsense quality video .... only thing I would add is that using the Windy app , for me at least , is essential as it shows wind direction. Like you said fly out against the wind and come back with it. If you can’t then as you go out I’d suggest testing you can can come back every few hundred metres ... especially over water ...

  • @CryptoBoon
    @CryptoBoon 4 года назад +8

    I changed my Joystick configuration is Mode 3, It’s exactly like an Xbox controller so it made it easier for me to master the controls quicker. Great video 👍🏻

  • @chapelmice
    @chapelmice 3 года назад +1

    8 weeks after buying my MAii and I have only just found your page. Excellent video, the simplest and most helpful one I have seen. Who knows, it may have saved me losing mine a few weeks back. It was about 300 yards away from where I thought it was (no idea how as I was looking at its last photo and was not touching the sticks), but the find my drone worked well. It did take nearly 3 weeks to get it down from the 85ft+ tree where it wedges itself. Obviously (!) it cost me a new gimbal, but all that time in the Welsh rain, took it home and tried it. It still flew! Again, great video.

    • @IaninLondon
      @IaninLondon  3 года назад

      Wow. Three weeks up a tree with Welsh weather! Plenty more on the Air 2 on my channel 👍🏻👍🏻

  • @cardriverism3311
    @cardriverism3311 4 года назад +1

    Excellent video.
    I've had an original Air for exactly one year before a hit the wall under a bridge then ditched it into the water and it's not worked since. So anyway it's put my order for air 2 ahead about 6 months and looking forward to see the man from DPD tomorrow Monday 15 June 2020 and my first own good advice is to not lift it off the ground untill the DJI refresh is active.
    I have a few videos on RUclips so thought like most of us do I know what I'm doing. Sometimes it helps to stop, take stock and go back to basics and that's what your video did absalutely perfectly and all with the added interesting background of you. Three doggies. Even the older frisky one. Cheers

    • @IaninLondon
      @IaninLondon  4 года назад

      The older one is female and does her best to try and dominate occasionally 😀

  • @MrsCynfuller
    @MrsCynfuller 3 года назад +1

    Thank you, I watched this before I got my MA2. Then watched it again after I flew around the yard. Answered all of my questions.

  • @Alanhobbs.droneadventures
    @Alanhobbs.droneadventures 3 года назад

    After watching most of your videos I've got a mavic air 2. Better than the mavic mini. Great video.

  • @martincole74
    @martincole74 4 года назад +1

    Thanks Ian.. Got my Air2 a few weeks ago as my very first drone and almost all the things you mention hit home to me, especially the "Hit Record" comment..!!!!

  • @DavidBrown-pr5he
    @DavidBrown-pr5he 4 года назад +2

    Cheers Ian, just took delivery of my air 2 a couple of days ago and I have to say as a newbie I am hooked already. All your videos helped me to decide to purchase this drone so a big thanks to you. Just have to figure out the video editing side now and adding music!!

  • @donnymjr1875
    @donnymjr1875 4 года назад +1

    More than enough info setup guide for MA2. 🤓 thanks Mr.Ian

    • @IaninLondon
      @IaninLondon  4 года назад

      Yeah, probably a bit too long this video, but wanted to cover everything.... Cheers, Ian

  • @johnnyyu68927
    @johnnyyu68927 4 года назад +1

    I just ordered my MA2 yesterday~ thanks for very detailed informations about flying, very helpful to foresee the tips of controlling the drone before one who still waiting his/her MA2 on the way to delivery~

  • @robstanley215
    @robstanley215 3 года назад +1

    I've just ordered a mavic air 2👌 excellent info about them very informative bang on 😁👍👍

  • @edgworth
    @edgworth 2 года назад +1

    Great tutorial Ian. I have watched it through three times now to pick up on bits i missed the previous times. i like to be as familiar as possible with all settings and this is a better way to do it than sifting through the manual. One tip though - never act with children or animals. Your lovely pooches add credence to this saying right at 15.40 😁

    • @IaninLondon
      @IaninLondon  2 года назад +1

      Are you saying you don't want to see Ted getting up to mischief in my videos? 😉

  • @AZMINOR
    @AZMINOR 2 года назад +1

    Thanks Lan Awesome information stay safe stay healthy

  • @DavidMather-bh6us
    @DavidMather-bh6us Год назад +1

    Nice one buddy....I'm feeling like I'm ready to go now, never flyed a drone b4 and just got a dji air 2s....watched a lot of set up videos, mostly American....but at last someone English,good clear set up guide,feel ready to take her out tomorrow...cheers! 👍😜🛩

  • @ianbruce6635
    @ianbruce6635 4 года назад +1

    Fantastic, Ian. I just bought one. Get it Monday. Thank you.

    • @IaninLondon
      @IaninLondon  4 года назад +1

      Excellent! This should help you get flying! :)

  • @wreyes1753
    @wreyes1753 3 года назад +1

    Thank you for this tutorial. Well said, and great information.

  • @MrChoppa68
    @MrChoppa68 4 года назад +1

    Thanks for all your informative vids, got my air 2 last week, I’ll have a fly when it stops raining.

  • @Steve53
    @Steve53 4 года назад +1

    Ian another well informed video, and for any new flyer it's a must to watch, its always good to hear a friendly no nonsense brit giving us all the information we need to fly safely, and be up to date with the new drones on the market, well done Ian.

  • @orioles7983
    @orioles7983 4 года назад +2

    Thanks, Ian....very helpful! My Air 2 just arrived and I’m learning all this for the first time and can’t wait to put my drone to good use. Your videos have been very helpful. Cheers!

  • @jdp1956
    @jdp1956 3 года назад +1

    Great video, your a great instructor !!! Cheers !!!

  • @slimnil2124
    @slimnil2124 4 года назад +1

    Another great video Ian. You always manage to give us some ‘not so obvious’ tips in your videos which serve as a reminder to pay attention and not get swept up in the ‘WOW’ of flying a drone. Altitude, relative to the Home Point, is one such tip. Good work! - Bill from the States.

    • @IaninLondon
      @IaninLondon  4 года назад

      Thanks Bill 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

  • @AdrianOates
    @AdrianOates 3 года назад +1

    Great video, love the westies misbehaving! lol
    Thanks for the heads up and suggestions, MA2 arriving in a few days!

  • @markdalton3603
    @markdalton3603 4 года назад +1

    Just purchased a Mavic Air 2, Your walkthrough was excellent!! Have watched a fair few and yours was the easiest to follow and very concise to kick off with. Thanks for a the great video. Much appreciated :)

    • @IaninLondon
      @IaninLondon  4 года назад

      Glad to help 👍🏻👍🏻

  • @Everything_Lincolnshire
    @Everything_Lincolnshire 4 года назад +1

    great videos ian,found your channel when I ordered my mavric air 2,wathced all your videos and learned a lot,keep up the great work. phil

    • @IaninLondon
      @IaninLondon  4 года назад +1

      Thanks Philip. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

  • @chipferguson5129
    @chipferguson5129 3 года назад +1

    Great video Ian - thank you for posting a wonderful thorogh tutorial.

    • @IaninLondon
      @IaninLondon  3 года назад

      Hey Chip! Thanks very much! This was a fair bit of editing but it gives you a pretty thorough intro! Cheers and stay safe in NY. Ian

  • @john-kp2uv
    @john-kp2uv 3 года назад +1

    Ian, thank you for doing the video.

  • @valeccylinder8703
    @valeccylinder8703 3 года назад

    this is the most usefull drone youtuber

  • @Kevz8611
    @Kevz8611 4 года назад +1

    Been watching your videos for a while now. Always thought I was subscribed but I wasn't. Just subscribed now. Great content Ian. I fly the mavic mini.

    • @IaninLondon
      @IaninLondon  4 года назад +1

      glad.to have you on board 😀👍🏻👍🏻

  • @jamesclark1152
    @jamesclark1152 3 года назад +1

    Great video Ian, the Mavic Air 2 is my second Drone and your advice is very welcome. Looking forward to seeing more. Thanks

  • @bownsaway
    @bownsaway 3 года назад +1

    Love your videos Ian so easy to understand just got Mavic Air 2 love it brilliant drone.

  • @robertbdrone6835
    @robertbdrone6835 Год назад +1

    Great video I watch all your new and latest videos

  • @_life_though_glass_
    @_life_though_glass_ 4 года назад +2

    Great video Ian, very in-depth, this will help a lot of new owners. Good work. 👌 and don’t you just love dogs. 15:40 😫

    • @IaninLondon
      @IaninLondon  4 года назад +1

      They make editing all the more fun....👍🏻

    • @coachster
      @coachster 3 года назад +1

      Or @13:36 😂

  • @vickheuven3664
    @vickheuven3664 3 года назад +1

    Nice video Ian, thx mate👌 getting my air 2 this week:)

  • @74052
    @74052 4 года назад +3

    Well done Ian...I'm on the east coast of Delaware USA...looking forward to some great beach pictures.

  • @bradgibson1976
    @bradgibson1976 3 года назад +1

    Hi Ian you are a life saver. Thanks for the wicked instructions and content. Got the Air2 fly more and its amazing. I had a parrot anafi and that was great but no obstacle avoidance and I let a mate have a go so broke 2 of them, absolutely crushed my confidence so starting slow with this beauty.

  • @johngodfrey6455
    @johngodfrey6455 4 года назад +1

    very good explaining things thank you john nottingham

  • @sudburydrone466
    @sudburydrone466 3 года назад +1

    Great Even though I have been flying for years for some reason still like watching these. I find pigeons are very territorial and have swarmed my drone many times.

  • @gadgetgaz66
    @gadgetgaz66 2 года назад +1

    Thanks Ian, great video!

  • @thomaskerrigan9166
    @thomaskerrigan9166 4 года назад +1

    WOW now I am sure that this video will be very useful for all new Pilots and refresh us more experienced Pilots always useful to have a reminder on some of the things that can and do go wrong, thanks IAN another very informative VIDEO, regards TJK UK.

    • @IaninLondon
      @IaninLondon  4 года назад +1

      Thanks Thomas 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

    • @thomaskerrigan9166
      @thomaskerrigan9166 4 года назад

      Ian in London hi Ian tell me does the New DJI Mavic Air 2 allow for different discharge days like most DJI drones do ?

    • @IaninLondon
      @IaninLondon  4 года назад +1

      @@thomaskerrigan9166 No, the batteries discharge to a fixed pattern that you can't amend

    • @thomaskerrigan9166
      @thomaskerrigan9166 4 года назад

      Ian in London thanks Ian

  • @bobwallis1757
    @bobwallis1757 4 года назад +1

    Thanks Ian, looking forward to the camera tutorial! nice work

  • @grantburrows667
    @grantburrows667 4 года назад +1

    Great video Ian very useful thanks 👍🏼

  • @mattsephton7306
    @mattsephton7306 4 года назад

    Best video I’ve seen on these. Thank you

  • @adamcasey27
    @adamcasey27 4 года назад +1

    This was a great vid. Thanks so much mate

  • @davidandrews6915
    @davidandrews6915 4 года назад +1

    Sweet video my friend. Thumbs up:)

  • @stefanpetersen9249
    @stefanpetersen9249 4 года назад

    Hi Ian Got my Mavic Air 2 Today , very helpful video , Greetings from Thailand

  • @dobrien2000
    @dobrien2000 4 года назад +1

    Great vid, thanks Ian!

  • @karenmouselady
    @karenmouselady 4 года назад +1

    Thanks Ian another great video, very helpful and straightforward as ever, all we now need is to be able to go on holiday and fly.

    • @IaninLondon
      @IaninLondon  4 года назад

      Yep; that would be nice.........

  • @bobuk5722
    @bobuk5722 4 года назад +1

    Brilliant Ian. Clear, concise, to the point. BobUK

  • @andrewhayes4246
    @andrewhayes4246 4 года назад +1

    Great vid Ian, thanks. 👍

  • @johners2006
    @johners2006 4 года назад +1

    Thanks for all your effort with these videos. Very useful content from a natural educator.

    • @IaninLondon
      @IaninLondon  4 года назад

      Thanks for the good words.... Cheers, Ian

  • @jonathanmiller9281
    @jonathanmiller9281 4 года назад +1

    Ian, Great video.
    Thanks so much for all the info.
    Thanks also for Along sharing your dogs with us. They look like they are a handful!!!!
    Great stuff tanks again.

  • @brucemeyer2481
    @brucemeyer2481 4 года назад +1

    Well done revue. I've had my MA2 for 3 weeks. Still learning. Found the sticker behind the camera on the 6th flight!

    • @IaninLondon
      @IaninLondon  4 года назад

      Ha! I found that one the other day too....👍🏻

  • @forxtreme
    @forxtreme 4 года назад +1

    Very nice video, very nice info, very nice dogs

  • @johngodfrey6455
    @johngodfrey6455 3 года назад +1

    very interestong ian thanks john

  • @waddac2
    @waddac2 4 года назад +2

    Another great video Ian 👍👍👍👍

  • @johnreese3762
    @johnreese3762 3 года назад +1

    Great video, thanks!

  • @davidparker2877
    @davidparker2877 4 года назад +2

    Another great video, interesting info about the altitude reading from take off against going up a hill or over a cliff. Thanks Ian

  • @DavidFaratian
    @DavidFaratian 4 года назад +1

    An incredibly helpful video. Thanks so much 🙏

  • @pappy1812
    @pappy1812 4 года назад +1

    Yet another great video Ian. I am learning so much from your channel. Thanks for all the content.

  • @83rama1
    @83rama1 4 года назад +1

    This is a great video Ian thanks so much very help full and I love the dogs.

  • @Drone626
    @Drone626 3 года назад +1

    Superb video. I have just bought one these and the info is spot on. Not yet had chance to fly it due to the Yorkshire weather.
    New subscriber to your channel.
    Thank you
    Dave

    • @IaninLondon
      @IaninLondon  3 года назад +1

      It's fine in strong wind! Go fly..👍🏻👍🏻

    • @Drone626
      @Drone626 3 года назад +1

      @@IaninLondon 30mph gusts on the UAV app right now so that's ok?

    • @IaninLondon
      @IaninLondon  3 года назад +1

      @@Drone626 For the Air 2, yes. But usual rule: fly out into the wind and make sure you're not drifting...👍🏻

    • @Drone626
      @Drone626 3 года назад

      @@IaninLondon Thank you Ian

  • @fardillahsafar5305
    @fardillahsafar5305 4 года назад +1

    awesome info

  • @johnsym7689
    @johnsym7689 4 года назад +1

    Great video Ian. Lots of useful tips there. 👌🏻

  • @timjackson2799
    @timjackson2799 4 года назад +1

    Thank you Ian for this Video , this Video has helped me alot , I have now ordered my Air 2 cant wait to fly it , cheers again an take care

  • @DaveWorld
    @DaveWorld 4 года назад +1

    Don't forget no side sensors crashed mine doing circle quickshot. And the caa test and numbers you need.

    • @IaninLondon
      @IaninLondon  4 года назад

      Very true. Altho it seems to have good peripheral vision it's not fully protected by side sensors 👍🏻

  • @chadsavard
    @chadsavard 4 года назад

    Lovely video very well made and thorough with all relevant information keep up the good work! I’m watching from Vancouver British Columbia Canada, cheers !

    • @IaninLondon
      @IaninLondon  4 года назад

      Excellent! Thanks for that! :)

  • @cfinoman
    @cfinoman 3 года назад +1

    Best video 👍🏼

  • @eranzg7348
    @eranzg7348 4 года назад +1

    Thank you very much for the comprehensive review.
    Eran 👍🏼💪🏽

  • @dwaynebaker8733
    @dwaynebaker8733 4 года назад +1

    I'm glad you put this video up, I'm getting my air in july🙂👍

  • @aaaawawwwww
    @aaaawawwwww 4 года назад +1

    good one mate!

  • @Blueskyver
    @Blueskyver 4 года назад +1

    Excellent review of the MA2 Ian, Thank you very much!

  • @niggeb2000
    @niggeb2000 3 года назад

    Love it your dogs playfull & randy great video thanks.

    • @IaninLondon
      @IaninLondon  3 года назад

      It's all playing, bit they did get a bit frisky in this one 😀

  • @charlieboyvespa8610
    @charlieboyvespa8610 4 года назад +1

    Very useful and informative thanks

  • @tv-beautifulkorea1229
    @tv-beautifulkorea1229 4 года назад

    Dear friend,
    It's a beautiful and wonderful video. It's so great.
    Thank you for sharing the video with my friend.🌹👍

  • @LennyKay
    @LennyKay 4 года назад +1

    Wow!
    Nice work my friend 😎👍
    Keep it up and stay safe 😷🤟🏻
    Greetings from Germany

  • @slippyu1
    @slippyu1 4 года назад +3

    yup..... PRESS RECORD!!!! Several occasions I have been caught out with that 😂

  • @allanbrian611
    @allanbrian611 4 года назад

    I have a Mavic pro 2 but I thoroughly enjoyed this video.... comprehensive and helpful. I do enjoy your style of presentation. Keep up the good work!

    • @IaninLondon
      @IaninLondon  4 года назад

      Thanks for that 👍🏻👍🏻

  • @testingtesting9498
    @testingtesting9498 4 года назад

    I've just got a Tello to start off this hobby with so I can test flying through obstacles and battling against wind as much as possible with lower cost if things go wrong whilst learning, ideally I want to master close fly-through shots into a reveal shot, like on the wooded hill sides in Betsy-Cowed or Peak District, would you say eventually the Pro 2 or Air 2 would be ideal and if so which is actually best.

  • @S.T.VisualStories
    @S.T.VisualStories 4 года назад +1

    Very detailed videos as always.
    Please investigate and present if there is a problem with continuous 4k60 video recording in mavic air 2. Overheating errors have been reported, when there is continuous 4k60frames video recording for more than 10-15 minutes.

    • @IaninLondon
      @IaninLondon  4 года назад

      I'll have a go, but already think the card write speed will affect that too...

    • @S.T.VisualStories
      @S.T.VisualStories 4 года назад

      @@IaninLondon Thank you very much.
      I'm looking forward to hearing from you.
      I don't think it has to do with the card.
      I am a future buyer of this drone (mavic air 2)
      Have you noticed wobbles / jello with mavic air 2?

    • @S.T.VisualStories
      @S.T.VisualStories 4 года назад

      wobbles / jello in your video at 25.06 !!

    • @IaninLondon
      @IaninLondon  4 года назад +1

      @@S.T.VisualStories Definitely no wobble or jello effects with the Air 2. My Go Pro will overheat if I record for more than half an hour on 4k. Will have a play...

    • @S.T.VisualStories
      @S.T.VisualStories 4 года назад

      @@IaninLondon 😄

  • @richardlee4637
    @richardlee4637 4 года назад +1

    Great vid Ian... 👏..

  • @GSCork
    @GSCork 4 года назад +2

    Teddy was well behaved today 😉

  • @markabrads
    @markabrads 4 года назад +1

    Thank you Ian really appreciated ☺️

  • @loriramirez5287
    @loriramirez5287 4 года назад +1

    Thanks for your videos, really helpful 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

    • @IaninLondon
      @IaninLondon  4 года назад +1

      Thanks again Lori. Really appreciated 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

  • @MrSoothsayer74
    @MrSoothsayer74 4 года назад

    Great video(s) Ian, concise, informative and you manage to keep it all simple, genius!

  • @kevin2landscapes
    @kevin2landscapes 4 года назад +1

    Nice video Ian, what do you think of the air 2 is it worth buying I am currently flying a autel evo but I am loving the features that the air have .

    • @IaninLondon
      @IaninLondon  4 года назад +1

      I don't have the Evo but the Air 2 is an amazing bit of kit. I doubt you'd be disappointed 👍🏻

  • @justinmason40
    @justinmason40 4 года назад

    Just got mine,great beginners guide thankyou Ian 👍

  • @davidsneyd6844
    @davidsneyd6844 2 года назад

    Excellent video explaining it all, just got mine today after using a Mavic mini 2 which I love, but want this for the hills and it`s strength. Problem with switching between the two is remote connection to the phone, which I `m sure your`e aware of, right pain though.

    • @IaninLondon
      @IaninLondon  2 года назад

      Are you using the same remote for both? Or each one's own remote?

    • @davidsneyd6844
      @davidsneyd6844 2 года назад

      @@IaninLondon Hi Ian,I'm using both controllers but the same phone. Each time I try and swap,I get a message saying RC not connected,I reinstall the app and it's fine,just a pain doing each time.

    • @IaninLondon
      @IaninLondon  2 года назад +1

      @@davidsneyd6844 That's completely not supposed to happen. I swap all the time; as soon as I unplug one remote then connect and switch on the next remote, it changes over fine. It sounds like you have a dodgy connector cable. Or maybe a dodgy phone connector. Try a different cable.

    • @davidsneyd6844
      @davidsneyd6844 2 года назад

      @@IaninLondon i was hoping it would be a straight swap. I'll check the connectors, but when I did it last time,had the same problem. I'll keep trying. Might be the phone connection,although have no issues with the charger etc. I'll have a go now as I want to go off this week and do some flying.

  • @thriftysurvivor6117
    @thriftysurvivor6117 3 года назад +1

    Great informative video but one thing no one seems to explain is how to turn the LED light on and off. I was flying my Mavic Air 2 in the daytime and found the LED light was on. How do I manually turn it on and off?

    • @IaninLondon
      @IaninLondon  3 года назад +1

      You can set it as a Function in the customisable button... 👍🏻👍🏻

  • @Andriuha49378
    @Andriuha49378 4 года назад

    Great video Ian, really loving all your drone videos as a new drone pilot myself :D

  • @Lordvader330
    @Lordvader330 4 года назад

    Great one. These always seem to drop when I have lunch! Lol

    • @IaninLondon
      @IaninLondon  4 года назад +1

      A little lunchtime viewing for you my Lord....... :)

  • @johngodfrey6455
    @johngodfrey6455 4 года назад +1

    thanks ian john nottingham

  • @ExploringGreatBritain
    @ExploringGreatBritain 2 года назад +1

    Hi Ian thanks for the important information, I got the Operator ID license, Flyer ID I also paid 9 pounds. Can I buy the DJI Mavic Air 2 ??
    I am a little confused with all these changes in the law for 2022 I appreciate your help so much
    Thank you for sharing

    • @IaninLondon
      @IaninLondon  2 года назад +1

      Yes, altho I recommend the Air2S over the Air 2. Not much changing in the UK in 2022 until Dec 31... :)

    • @ExploringGreatBritain
      @ExploringGreatBritain 2 года назад +1

      @@IaninLondon Hi Ian Thank you for your help you are very kind, YOU ARE THE BEST !!👍👍👍 I have seen almost all your videos I am an amateur so maybe I will do a little A2 CofC online course at UAVHUB I will let you know. Thank you for now Have a Merry Christmas to you and your family

  • @harryhorton976
    @harryhorton976 4 года назад

    Brilliant informative video - thank you

  • @DennisAroundtheHouse
    @DennisAroundtheHouse 4 года назад +1

    I’m really enjoying your channel and looking to get an Air 2 very soon. Just a question: is it best when it’s time to return home to just let it do it automatically or should you just fly it home yourself?

    • @IaninLondon
      @IaninLondon  4 года назад +1

      You should always RTH yourself when you see the battery is getting lower than 40%. Controlled RTH on your terms under your control is better for your skill and also stops unexpected routines kicking in....

    • @DennisAroundtheHouse
      @DennisAroundtheHouse 4 года назад +1

      @@IaninLondon Thanks a lot for the reply! Actually, before I heard back from you, I watched your video about the loss of your drone at the Cliffs of Dover, which pretty much answered my question. It sounds like what you were saying should have been done was to allow the return to home to bring it back to you instead of trying to navigate it yourself. Am I understanding that right?

    • @IaninLondon
      @IaninLondon  4 года назад

      Sometimes you can over complicate things. I prefer to fly back manually but occasionally it's easier to just hit the RTH button.👍🏻

  • @Markfreeman920
    @Markfreeman920 3 года назад +1

    Hi Ian, great channel and very informative. I have a quick question you may know the answer to, can my Mavic air 2 find it’s way to the control if I have moved from the take off point. I mean you can find the drone but can the drone find the controller?

    • @IaninLondon
      @IaninLondon  3 года назад

      Your controller uses your phone's GPS to keep track of its location. But the drone only needs to be updated of the new location if you update the home point. 👍🏻

    • @Markfreeman920
      @Markfreeman920 3 года назад

      @@IaninLondon thank you, I was just thinking of a scenario where I become unwell I would also have had to tell the person with me how to set a new RTH point before pressing the RTH button. 😀

  • @marshymellow6335
    @marshymellow6335 4 года назад +1

    brilliant video..iv'e never had a drone before and always wanted to grab one,this one really interests me.
    is it good for a beginner?
    i know you have to resister drones over a certain weight,is their a fee to pay?,and is it a simple procedure?
    thx

    • @IaninLondon
      @IaninLondon  4 года назад +1

      Very simple. I think I put a link to my "How to Register and Pass the online Test" video on here....

  • @irvinejamesforbes522
    @irvinejamesforbes522 4 года назад +1

    Hi again just watched another video I get confused on what to use i.e. MP4 and MOV I use a laptop not a Mac. Also I took a video on my mavic mini using 2.7k but I couldn’t use it was just a jumble of lines etc. My laptop may be the problem it’s ancient. It’s the same for 4K I have no problem with 1080. Regards Irvine ( Portsmouth )

    • @IaninLondon
      @IaninLondon  4 года назад

      Your old laptop will struggle with 2.7k and 4k. So maybe stick to filming in 1080 if you're unlikely to upgrade your laptop soon. It's still high definition. If you're using Windows, stick to MP4. It's ultimately just a wrapper but Macs love MOV and windows love MP4s. 👍🏻