Mavic Air 2 vs Skydio 2: Which Drone is Right For You?
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- Опубликовано: 17 май 2020
- The Mavic Air 2 was released from DJI and so I took it out to the wilderness of Alaska to test it's limits. I also really wanted to test and see how the Mavic Air 2 compared to my Skydio 2 when it comes to tracking. Both drones are fantastic but also aimed at slightly different markets. The Skydio is the best drone on the market for filming yourself and not worrying about flying the drone while you do. The Mavic Air 2 is good at filming but requires much more hands on to keep it from hitting obstacles.
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Shortly after filming this DJI released an update so you can now use the quick shots (except asteroid) in 4K! Go into the quick shots mode then into the camera menu and you can change them there!!
Updates are great
Yeah buddy!
AND, so did Skydio2 come out with some enhancements...3D and another
Where are you from ?????
Fantastic view
Bro how tf did u do that... What a great video at the start... literally one of the best drone videos I’ve seen....
Well the number of times I nearly wrecked the drone won't ever be public info lol. Let's just say I did trim a lot of tree branches and grass with it... Thank you for the kind words!
Drones got the best shots hands down
This is the first review I've ever watched where I had to make popcorn! The intro scene was epic! Awesome work Jake!
LOL Thanks Jake! It was fun to film and I was super excited with how it came together
HAHAHAHAHAHA
Good review, Jake! Both drones have their own strengths, the SkyDio2 rocks at autonomous tracking..that's huge! very nice that the Mavic Air 2 does 4k/60! Loved your action sequence at the beginning!!
Thanks Mark! Both drones are incredible machines and film great video but they both have very different capabilities when it comes to flying
Great video Jake!!! One of your best that I have seen. The beginning clip was EPIC!!!!
Thanks a ton Eddie!
Great video Jake, some of the best footage I have seen.
Thank you! It was a great day to film and TONS of fun to do that first action sequence. Especially since I wasn't the one running lol. Cheers!
We went to Tromso, Norway last February 2019, and DJI Mavic Pro 1 was able to withstand -10 degrees although we had to land because wind was too strong. Thank you so much for the two videos on the comparison of equally great drones. I have been a DJI user for quite some time already and the newly released Skydio 2 got me intrigued. Looking forward to more of your videos.
Thank you! Cheers
I was literally just thinking yesterday that I wanted to look into getting a drone - great timing! And super helpful. I definitely need obstacle avoidance and to NOT be trying to fly it while I'm doing other stuff.
LOL most of us do. If you have any questions about what drone might fit your needs best definitely let me know and I will help walk you through it!
that's one heck of a shot!, awesome Jake!
Thank you!
Hi Jake, just subscribed as I recently bought an AIR 2 S. Great content and an amazing intro on this video. I run a small channel myself and so impressive that you also reply to so many comments. ATB and thank you. Tom
fantastic thanks Tom!
Espectacular el montaje del principio del vídeo Jake, gran trabajo! 🙌👏👏👏
Gracias!
Just found you today. Great video! I'm just now researching for my solo motorcycle trip around Australia this winter. Now binging all your other videos. New sub n like 👍
Awesome!!
Thanks for the video Jake....well done and informative
Cheers and thanks!
That intro is Epic! Beautiful!
Thank you very much!
Oh my goodness I’m like 1 min in and this is so good!! Haha love the running. Such amazing shots!
Thanks Foto Finn! It was a blast to film and crazy challenging to do it with out crashing the drone
I enjoyed the video Jake. Very informative, thank you.
You're welcome John!
HOLY CRAP THAT SHORT FILM WITH THE MAVIC AIR 2 WAS PHENOMENAL LOOK LIKE A REAL MOVIE!!
EXCELLENT JOB!!
NEVER SEEN ANYTHING LIKE THAT WITH THE DRONE...
THAT ALONE MADE ME SUBSCRIBE!!
Thank you
Great video Jake! Think I'm gonna have to re-order the MA2 once I get settled in at the campsite. Thanks for sharing
You're welcome! I was so on the fence but after using it I am keeping it and selling my Mavic 2 Pro
Great video and great scenery. That pretty much clears up which drone I'm buying next. It looks like you're in Seward, Ak. I live in Palmer and work for the Alaska Railroad. I'll have to take a summer trip and find that bear and get some aerial video.
NICE! yep this was shot at Lowell Point on a beautiful day!! I hope you get out on some of the nice days we have this summer with your new drone. Cheers
Nice review. Have been just flying by controller now but am going to check out the follow features but definitely interesting to hear you say it’s meant to be flown. Also unbelievable backdrop and location to film. Yew
thank you very much! Def give it a shot. I love flying with the controller as well the drone flies like a dream with the controller but when you want to film yourself doing stuff the drone does a great job overall
Always love your videos Jake!
Thanks! I’m so impressed at how the Skydio handles this forest! Stay tuned there is more coming!!
Crazy, I ordered mine like 1.5 years ago. Been waiting so patiently!
LOL not quite but yeah especially with the lockdowns there has been quite the delay
Fantastic explanation 👏🏻 right to the point for many questions 👍🏻
Thank you and youre welcome
nice video Jake. i am going out to play with tracking today myself!!!
AWESOME!!! I am going to later today too. I want to try out tracking from the front more. It's def better but still leaves some to be desired compared to Skydio
it is so strange to watch someone from the area make such great videos. haha. killer work man. hope to meet you in person one day! amazing work dude
Thanks a lot! Hopefully we can meet up sometime
Great video. Thanks for the info
You're welcome!
Wow That opening sequence was amazing. At first, I couldn't believe it was all shot on the MA2. I thought you would have cheated with a full frame mirroroless + gimbal for some of the eye- level shots. The 240 fps shot when he is running over the water= amazing.
Such a great comparison. I think I'll get both!
Thank you very much for the kind words! Both are fantastic drones for sure. Enjoy both or one if you decide to get just one lol. Cheers!
Excellent video, and content by a true professional🙂👍
Thank you very much!
This was one of the best drone videos that I have watched. Being in the market for a drone, I was extremely focused on DJI. This video provided me with a perspective I didnt expect. Although, a price comparison would have been nice. The Skydio product is very expensive. Thanks again for the video. Looked like the West Coast trail you were on.
This is in Alaska but in some places they do look similar! Cheers and thanks for watching!!
If you're still in the market, consider DJI has a very restrictive ecosystem. You can't fly in a lot of places, Autel is a good competitor to DJI. No restrictions, except your wallet.
@@marcusirobinson just curious as to what exactly your referring to about the dji being restrictive compared to others.
Looking to purchase and diving deep into comparisons and reviews etc
@@justinstevenson2061 all their aircraft are controlled by Geofencing, if you live inside a restricted area they won’t unlock the aircraft for flight. No other drone makers have this restrictive software installed with their drones.
@@marcusirobinson awesome thank you for the reply much appreciated.
What would be considered restricted? I’m imagining airports, military bases etc.
Any other examples of restricted areas outside of those types I mentioned?
Jake that intro was KILLER!
Thank you!
My uses don't require heavy obstacle avoidance, so this clinched it - I'll be getting the Mavic Air 2. AMAZING intro sequence and thorough review, Jake! Keep it up! =D
Thanks Chris! I appreciate that a lot. Cheers
Every single drone should have obstacle avoidance because of its nature of being a drone.
Unique intro! Keep up the great work man!
Thanks VortexLabs!
Bruh the intro was Soo good reminded me of the flash that was amazing!!
Thank you!
NIce comparison. Kudos to your buddies running skills!
Thanks Chris! he was fast and made it a challenge to film him running in the woods
Good review guys Thanks
Thanks!
Great review , thank you
Thanks!
Well put together👌🤙 definitely looking at skydio to now
It's fantastic and they are starting back up their production line so they will be shipping orders again soon
We filmed with the MA2 today at minus 12 in the Swiss alps. It did stunningly well!
Fantastic!!
VERY HONEST REVIEW,, You did a very good job.. thanks
Thank you
Great video comparison! I just purchased the Air 2 as a first time drone owner as I’m eager to fly! I will definitely buy a Skydio 2 once available in the market.
Both great drones but for very different uses! Congrats
Man I really want one of these things. Freaking amazing video bro
Thanks Terry!!! Careful it's a slippery slope lol.
Awesome comparison 🔥🚁
Thanks
Thanks Jake nice content
Thank you and you're welcome!
Great opening shots!
Thank you!
Fab vid, been waiting for someone to show how dynamic action can be captured by hobbyist drones.
Cheers!
So amazing. Subbed!
Thanks for the sub!
Awesome footage and comparison!
Thanks John K
Ohh great ! Thank you for the video !
You are welcome!
Fantastic comparison! Thank you Jake. Seems to me they're very different. Get the Skydio if you want a smart camera assistant. Get the Mavic Air 2 if you want an extra camera that flies really well.
Exactly right! Thanks Jon
That was an amazing intro!!!
Thank you!
Great review mate . I love my mavic pro 2 and really love the dji smart controller as well . Bulky but so much better than use in my mobile
I have yet to try the smart controller and now I am getting really tempted to especially once this drone is compatible with it...
Can’t wait to get my skydio2. I know it’s gonna take a while before skydio ship them but I must say I’m really getting impatient yet super excited already!!!
Nice
WOW... man this intro blown our mind 😎 killer review 💪 now I want to have all of them 4 sure despite the small space in my bag 😁 Jake thumbs up, keep growing and see ya at our travel chanel 👍👍 you are more than welcome to come by and express your feelings about it 🤩
Thank you very much!
Great vid sir. Just recently received my Mavic Air 2. Had not flown it yet but I’m excited to do so. I’ve had my preorder for the Skydio 2 for while but have not received my notice/email that it’s ready. I’m hoping to get it soon I really want to put it through it’s paces.
Awesome have fun with your new drone and the skydio will be worth the wait!!
Really well done video.
Thanks!
Great video!
Thanks!
Jake, that intro! So cool! I was pretty much sold on the Air 2, but now you've given me something to really think about. Considering that I've never flown a drone, would the Skydio 2 be a good drone for a total beginner? I like what you said about the Skydio 2 being market for filming yourself and not worrying about flying the drone while you do, as we'll have the kids with us while we travel and shoot.
Well the Skydio is def the easiest drone to film yourself with! However also consider the Skydio is going to run you about 1200-1300 total with quite a wait while they get their production line back up and running after the shut down. The Mavic Air 2 is still able to film you very well but is def not "set it and forget it" like the skydio is. BUT it will run you about 800 to 1000 for the drone or fly more package (which I highly recommend) and you'll get it in 2-3 weeks from now. Also if you plan to film in low light at all then the Mavic is the way to go
@@JakeSloan Thanks for that, Jake. The Skydio website says, "Skydio 2 is not currently certified for use outside of the US and Canada." As an international traveling family, I'm trying to gauge if that's a big deal or not. Would that imply that the DJI is somehow "certified" to fly outside of the US? Thanks again.
It simply means that the Skydio is not certified to be sold outside the US yet. It will operate outside the us no problem though. there are a handful of people in various parts of the world that already have one through other channels etc
The new firmware update already fixed the Quick Shots 1080p limitation. Very nice to see.
I'm also much happier with the new controller, although I wish it had a better feel in the hand. Don't mind the size at all.
yes it did!!!
I learned from you that each time I take a selfie I show my potential as a content creator!
good luck
I loved that intro 🙌🏻
Thank you!
Great review. I've had my Skydio 2 in the UK now for 8 months and just love it. The most useful mode I use is Cable cam, though I wish it had more waypoints than just flying from A to B.
Agreed!!
How did you get your skydio 2 as it's not for sale to the UK or Europe.
Same question. How did you buy it in UK please?
Great video,thank you
Thanks!
Thank you for perhaps the best intro video ever. Can you please share the location. P.S. I got the MA2 fly more combo (my first drone ever) and love it. I was on the Skydio, batch 2 list and then production shutdown because of covid19. Now I’m going to watch your intro again. 👍🏽
Thank you Keith! This was all shot at Lowell Point in Seward Alaska. I totally understand on the Skydio. I hope they get back up and producing soon. really both of these drones are fantastic and either one will produce excellent video and photos. Cheers and enjoy the intro as often as you like 😜
The MA2 arrives tomorrow and now you have convinced me to get the Skydio 2! Can never have enough drones.
Awesome Budd and you're right when asked how many drones do you need the answer is always just one more... lol Cheers
Adapted from the Rules of the Velominati (Keepers of the Cog):
RULE 12:
The minimum number of [DRONES] one should own is three. The correct number is n+1, where n is the number of [DRONES] currently owned. This equation may also be re-written as s-1, where s is the number of [DRONES] owned that would result in separation from your partner.
Great real user experience information. I was on a new decision path if I should cancel my Skydio 2 (Batch # 3 order) and get the new DJI MA2 but I do not see what advantage the MA2 has over my other DJI drones except for a smaller transport package. Your video has convinced me to keep the Skydio 2 order as it is a drone that can perform missions the DJI drones still have yet to perfect. That would be flying autonomous missions of active subjects while operation in a dense obstacle environment like a trail in the woods. An "Action Camera Drone" is how I would classify the Skydio2 . Nice job explaining , thanks.
You're welcome and I am glad I could help you make a decision! Cheers
First 45 seconds into this video I CANT BELIEVE this channel has only 33k subs. Videography here is hollywood level
THANK YOU very much!!
Great video thank you
You're welcome!
Seward or Cordova? I can’t figure it out, but looked like Kenai Lake at one point :)
Great stuff, just got my Skydio and look forward to some Onewheel/skiing action with it, also psyched to hear how cold you used it in, just subscribed 🤟
Seward! have fun with the new drone!! Cheers
Looks like near Girdwood Alaska, great job!
micah bowen close. This is Seward 😏. Cheers
Good job of filming and reviewing!🤓
Thanks!
Thanks for making sense of all this drone stuff. LoL... As a noob at this. I believe I will go with the Skydio 2 because it’s less worries for me having to navigate it. Thanks again!
You're welcome and GREAT choice
Excellent review
Thanks!
That was a badass movie.. great stuff ;)
Thank you!
Great info I have a preorder batch 3 for a Skydio2 and since MavAir2 released been debating on canceling my preorder for mav. But I think I’ll keep it and wait on skydio to get back to work.
If you already have an order in I’d def keep your spot in line
Too much candy in the candy store & not enough quarters in my pocket. 😂 Great review Jake! I would have gotten a runner too. That dude was fast, I guess all the slow runners have been weeded out by the Bears. 🤔
AHAHAHAHAHAHAHHA there is a saying here when we go hiking: "make sure you aren't the slowest runner in the group 😜. Thanks a lot!
This video was funny and awesome on the same time👍🏼
Awesome glad to hear it! thanks
Great comparison of these two drones. I also have both drones and I really like both of them. But I must say the Skydio 2 isn’t for everyone.
Absolutely the Skydio is a very specific drone that fills a certain need but it does it better than any other drone!
Great information! I subscribed and I’m listening to a lot of this stuff. I had a question about the camera lens. Is there a way to add a Polaroid lens cover to the camera so I could find fish? Or do I even need to do that? Thanks
Thanks Steve! There is: Freewell makes fantastic filters for both he Skydio and Mavic Air 2. They offer polarized and non polarized filters. Check them out! There is a link in the description of this video too 😉
When I had reserved the Skydio, I had both the MPro and original MAir and was so looking forward to it. Now a few months in with the MA2, I'm not sure I have a need for it and gave up my spot recently. Seems cool, but Skydio gave me waaaay too much time to consider other options.
yeah unfortunately the slow production times this year have given a lot of people time to buy other drones
Awesome opening sequence 👍
Thank you!
Wow Jake, that intro was impressive
Thanks!! I hope you guys are well
Lovely comparison
Thank you very much!
Amazing Work 👍
Thank you very much!
Great video
thank you
Awesome review ...
Question... What is the mic like and background noise from the drone itself.... Obviously the birds chirping and stuff at the beginning was an overlay.....lol
the drone noise is very quiet I can have it hover 20 feet away and record using my Deity D3 Pro easily
Really well done. As an owner of a Magic Air 2, I love all the drone offers. But... I can’t wait until my Skydio order is fufiled!
two incredible drones for 2 different uses! Skydio will be worth the wait for you
Well explained... Cheers
Thank you cheers!
Your editing is great ...
Thank you very much!
alo realmente buen video desearía que sigan haciendo videos similares!!! Voy a continuar mirando sus creaciones. Les envio un abrazo chau ❤️👍🏽
Cheers!
Thanks for sharing,
Cheers
Amazing content.. flawless 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟👍👍👍👍👍
Thanks so much!
Love the intro. I wished the air 2 had a 1” sensor for low light.
Me too that would be amazing! thanks for the kind words
Air 2S was made for you.
Great video! Attention grabbing into and lots of good information.
Two questions: 1. Which of these two cameras is better (dynamic range, colors, pixel bunching, etc.)? 2. What advantages are there to producing in 24 fps for action shots (vs. 30 or 60)?
They are extremely close on cameras. I'd say pretty much the same on dynamic range overall with the slight edge going to the Mavic Air in lower light. The Mavic Air 2 also offers a flat color profile to give a little more flexibility to grade in post. I always shoot in 24 unless I plan to manipulate the speed later like in the running through the water clip.
Out run the bear. Hahaha. Clip looks very professional. Awesome intro.
Thanks a lot
Great comparison and wow is it ever getting tougher to chose which drone to get. I say get both!
You’re right! Both are great but for different purposes!!
I'm struggling with this same question. I have a Mavic Pro that was sent for repair before the shutdown, and it has not returned because of the shutdown. But I want to upgrade. Both of these are a major upgrade, and I want both. I'm having trouble deciding which to purchase first.
If it’s possible for you, both. They are the perfect complement to each other.
very true
Dang... I have the Skydio also the Mavic 2 zoom, not pro, was kind of on the fence about the Mavic Air 2 but now might have to get one ordered. I have the Mavic Air, Spark and the new Mavic mini which I also really like and the video that comes out of that little guy is really pretty good, getting filters for it in a few days. And like you said the video that come out of the Skydio, the first time I saw it I really, really like. I just received filters for it but the video on auto I think if phenomenal... Love you informative videos...
lol well what's one more drone to complete your collection! Thanks much!! Cheers
@@JakeSloan Just ordered it!! TX's
you're welcome!
well done Jake, very good review, if we could join the strongest features/benefits of Mavic and Skydio 2 - it would be the perfect one ;-) rgds from Poland, take care!
Yes absolutely it would be! Cheers!!
Thanks for the comparison! I can’t wait to see what SkyDio makes in the future, cause as much as I like DJI I’d rather invest in an American company; SkyDio just needs to step it up in my opinion.
Likewise I think Skydio will be doing some great things in the future!!
Nice footage 👍
Thank you
Hi Jake! Thank you for these great and helpful informations. 👍No. 3182 comes with the best greetings from germany. KARSTEN
Cheers and thanks!!