DJI Mini 2 Active Track HACK

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  • Опубликовано: 15 ноя 2024

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  • @TheDroneCreative
    @TheDroneCreative  2 года назад +10

    Here are 10 Cinematic DRONE Moves To Fly Like a PRO! - ruclips.net/video/2DIFTkKrvzM/видео.html

  • @Kahvetrip
    @Kahvetrip 3 года назад +273

    On the software side, there is no reason for not to add "active track" feature to mini and mini 2 (with a small update). But the company doesn't want to take responsibility for the crashes during active track due to lack of sensors. Great tip by the way.

    • @TheDroneCreative
      @TheDroneCreative  3 года назад +23

      Yeah, I think you are right. A lack of sensors to prevent crashes could be the reason we don't see the feature added.

    • @Zephxual
      @Zephxual 3 года назад +42

      That plus the fact that they want that for the more expensive drones to have people buying more expensive.

    • @stephenjames5216
      @stephenjames5216 3 года назад +13

      Even the air 2s doesn't have sensors that detect left and right which seem to be most needed for active track. The Mavic 2 is the only one with that. I had forward obstacle sensing on my original Mavic and had to turn it off most of the time due to false alarms due to sun glare. I really wish the mini 2 had active track.

    • @tykendrick800
      @tykendrick800 2 года назад +3

      No they won't add active track because it'll just be a mavic air 2 which cost more

    • @championxxlNL
      @championxxlNL 2 года назад

      @@Zephxual that would make sense if it wasn't for the global new rules that basically limit everyone to buy a mini 2 unless they want to get a drone flying license

  • @gto49us
    @gto49us Год назад +2

    I think I got it… as a newbie, you’re not supposed to know about active tracking until you get everything else nailed down! 😁
    You wouldn’t want us to get overwhelmed with all the features, would you?
    Seriously, I received my mini 2 today, and I’ve never flown a drone before. I feel like there’s a ton of stuff I need to learn already! 😂
    Great tip, by the way. You make it look so easy.

  • @anomaly1978
    @anomaly1978 2 года назад +3

    I wish the Mini's had active track. I did however learn this method on my own, but the tips you suggested are sound and I agree with them. One other way I've found to follow me in my car is to use boomerang quickshot and simply lock on the car, drive (slowly) and just hold forward on the flight stick to keep the drone flying forward. It will inherently fly behind the object and stay locked on with no interference to break the lock. I did this for almost a mile, but it stopped because of home point distance fault.

  • @hapcheofficial
    @hapcheofficial 3 года назад +2

    Yeah it's sad it doesn't have it, I just assumed it would have it for sure. I'll try your way, hope it works for bikes. If it doesn't maybe id regret buying it

    • @dlomar2
      @dlomar2 3 года назад

      Нормально всё работает. Включаешь режим круг и идешь. Дрон тебя пытается облететь и летит сбоку от тебя.

  • @KrasimirKrumov_leonartis
    @KrasimirKrumov_leonartis 2 года назад +24

    Mattew, your "lessons" and advice are great and very useful. Thanks!

  • @mixsetup
    @mixsetup 2 года назад +1

    Bought the mini 2 today not realizing it doesn't have active tracking or sensors. Bit pissed about it, should have jumped on RUclips in the shop and had a look. Thanks for this video.

  • @rkivlogi
    @rkivlogi 3 года назад +13

    Thanks for the video. This is about the only feature I've been missing on my mini 2

  • @alsstuff
    @alsstuff 3 года назад +28

    Interesting. Would love Active Tracking on the Mini 2 - that would make it truly great indeed.
    Quick question: Would the settings for gimbal (yaw/pitch/speed etc) affect the QuickShots using this method? Cheers,
    Al

    • @Al-Kwadrone
      @Al-Kwadrone 3 года назад +2

      Good question! Let us know..

  • @andypettit5869
    @andypettit5869 2 года назад

    I am a total beginner on this, your videos help a lot. Not a tech guy at all, old school. Thank you....... If it's man made i can figure it out with help like people like you.

  • @yodamutt
    @yodamutt 2 года назад +4

    Absolutely want active tracking--I understand the idea that active tracking can cause a crash if not careful, but many things we do with our drones can cause crashes. Thank you for the information -- Maybe DJI will listen to comments or maybe they could include a disclaimer in software update with explanation of pitfalls.

  • @KrustyKlown
    @KrustyKlown 3 года назад +6

    Tried this over the weekend, tracking boats on a lake.. got some great shots and effects shooting boats that changed directions as the Mini 2 was trying to track a circle.

    • @jayspencer270
      @jayspencer270 2 года назад

      This is what I want to do! How fast was a boat able to go and still be tracked?

  • @johnk12345100
    @johnk12345100 2 года назад +8

    Good news! DJ I just told me they will be sending over the SDK to the litchi app folks. I then asked lychee when they thought they were going to have the software ready and they said beta version by mid-January! If it's like all the other versions, you're going to have waypoints and all the follow me modes! Woohoo

    • @baqex7631
      @baqex7631 2 года назад +1

      Did this happen?

    • @gregoireberne7310
      @gregoireberne7310 2 года назад

      @@baqex7631 yeah for 3 weeks now

    • @baqex7631
      @baqex7631 2 года назад

      @@gregoireberne7310 so u can do the follow me?

    • @baqex7631
      @baqex7631 2 года назад +1

      @@gregoireberne7310 would love it just got my drone haven’t flown yet wanna try it in future

  • @FunBitesTV
    @FunBitesTV 2 года назад +3

    While trying this hack out today Matt, it lost me a couple of times ( as expected , I was also walking thru some shadows etc which is great for confusing it ). On the final attempt something strange but cool happened, I was walking a little too slow so it started to go into the anticlockwise circle ( with the camera tracking me anticlockwise )as it passed over head, but i sped up slightly so then it went into a circle behind me , all while tracking me ( camera now tracking me CLOCKWISE) into the distance as i kept walking. Have you experienced this? Looked pretty cool.

  • @вечная_мерзлота
    @вечная_мерзлота 2 года назад +3

    starts at 2:40

  • @svenf1
    @svenf1 2 года назад +8

    The two obvious reasons for DJI to not include AT in the Mini2 are 1) the drone has basically no obstacle avoidance and b) there have to be enough differentiators for their marketing department to work with to sell the bigger sister models. By and large though, the Mini2 is probably still the best bang for the buck when it comes to drones, and with the upcoming SDK it will be even better (I'm hoping for programmable GPS waypoints in the not so distant future...)

  • @EricRush
    @EricRush Год назад +1

    New Mini 2 owner and disappointed that it doesn't have "follow me". Thanks for this workaround.

  • @johnsheehy6172
    @johnsheehy6172 3 года назад +30

    Could you not adjust the speed of the circle in 'settings' to match your speed, E.G. cycling slowly, or jogging?

  • @RonoTron01
    @RonoTron01 3 года назад +1

    If you wear a colorful and high contrast clothing, will that help with the tracking?

  • @5thGenNativeTexan
    @5thGenNativeTexan 3 года назад +32

    Takes some practice, but for short "follow me" active track simulation it works ok. Still anxiously awaiting the SDK to drop later in the year and Litchi to pick it up and add "real" follow-me tracking like they did for the Mavic Mini.

    • @dexfoster7435
      @dexfoster7435 3 года назад

      Is it still not out yet?

    • @Iinustechtips
      @Iinustechtips 3 года назад

      @@dexfoster7435 is out yet?

    • @ingutedauksaite3814
      @ingutedauksaite3814 3 года назад

      Is it not out yet?

    • @5thGenNativeTexan
      @5thGenNativeTexan 3 года назад

      @@dexfoster7435 Not yet. Have not heard anything from Litchi on any development yet for the Mini 2.

    • @5thGenNativeTexan
      @5thGenNativeTexan 3 года назад

      @@ingutedauksaite3814 Not yet. Have not heard anything from Litchi on any development yet for the Mini 2.

  • @shawnd567
    @shawnd567 5 месяцев назад

    I love that we need to do this hack that clearly shows the mini 2 can active track with ease.

  • @detalex73
    @detalex73 2 года назад

    Большое спасибо за совет!
    У меня DJI Mini SE и мне тоже не хватает функции слежения, а твой способ позволяет хоть как-то выйти из этого положения. В ближайшее время обязательно попробую👍

  • @davidennulat1935
    @davidennulat1935 2 года назад

    Less is more - why didn’t I think of that as it seems so obvious now that you explained it?... Great tip!!

  • @bikerdude1979
    @bikerdude1979 2 года назад +1

    I've tried this even on my Mini SE. It does work even on that ultra low end model, but it is touchy. Still very cool though.

  • @alanhelton
    @alanhelton Год назад

    I have both the DJI FPV and the Mini 2. I wish more than anything to have active tracking. I appreciate your support in seeking this feature.

  • @yates198x7
    @yates198x7 3 года назад +9

    active tracking, time lapse, master shot, I think mini2 is more than capable to do these

  • @unchartedentertainment
    @unchartedentertainment 3 года назад +11

    This is genius. I was really missing active tracking in the Mini 2 but this basically make it work the same. Thanks for the tip!

  • @Darktrace2000
    @Darktrace2000 3 года назад +37

    I still don't get why they don't add a "Use at your own risk" type of active tracking.
    It could easily track cars, people etc out on fields, if set on a appropiate height and clear space (like a field).

    • @BloodSoldierRB
      @BloodSoldierRB 2 года назад +1

      Because they make enough money from their other major drones, to not have to compensate an 'un-needed risk' for the budget friendly customers. Its also not like without active track, this drone is utter trash. Its still top tier product.

    • @alainbellemare2168
      @alainbellemare2168 2 года назад

      Battery durability

  • @quelltraining
    @quelltraining 2 года назад +2

    Great advice and one of the best tutorial video channels I have seen. Please keep up the great work.

  • @4khongkong58
    @4khongkong58 3 года назад +11

    Thanks for taking the time to make this video! And I didn’t know David Lynch has a son!

  • @loganwendel3032
    @loganwendel3032 Год назад +1

    #1 reason I ditched my mini 2 after 2 days for a mini 3 pro

  • @Silkstep
    @Silkstep 11 месяцев назад

    Thanks for the tip! Love your channel. I just bought my first DJI, a Mini 2 SE to learn on.

  • @mrgreen8887
    @mrgreen8887 3 года назад +9

    Drone Juggernaut Inc. Aka DJI
    Should had put active track on the mini 2 before fimi x8 mini was released. If you're gonna raise the bar do it accordingly.

  • @bySterling
    @bySterling Год назад +1

    I’ll def try this! Too bad they couldn’t add to a software update

  • @andypettit5869
    @andypettit5869 2 года назад

    Thanks, because me and my wife are going to Puerto Rico, and you know walking on the beach stuff. This will work great for that situation..... Thanks 👍

  • @stevemcgowan3017
    @stevemcgowan3017 3 года назад +1

    well I'm buying a mini2 soon.but to use active tracking I'm keeping my trusty mavic air for that.best of both worlds.longer range on mini 2 less interference in but up areas

    • @stevemcgowan3017
      @stevemcgowan3017 3 года назад

      Actually I sold my Mavic air gone to good home in Rhyl .I have the mini / and Mavic air 2 now

  • @tulenik71
    @tulenik71 3 года назад +3

    From the rumours I already heard the overheating was present in prototypes which had proximity sensors. To speed up the development, they ripped them off.
    Because I already heard a rumour Mini 3 will be kinda of expensive, it is quite possible they will return them and tweak air flow to cool them.

  • @Matteo-jd6mt
    @Matteo-jd6mt 3 года назад +9

    Great video? Can you do a rumor round up for the next dji mini release? I've been seeing tons of shit and would love to see a condensed version.

  • @hankvana2149
    @hankvana2149 3 года назад +17

    Would love to have active tracking on my Mini2 but as a casual flyer I get along fine without it. Strongly suspect that the lack of tracking on the Mini2 is a marketing decision not a technical one. I expect that active tracking is the main reason that Air is still in demand.

    • @RyanEllerbe
      @RyanEllerbe 3 года назад +2

      I would hope they add it in the mini 3.

  • @passkat
    @passkat Год назад

    Is the mini 2 still worth buying,as it's a big jump in price for the 3 or 3 pro

  • @walterseiffert
    @walterseiffert Год назад +1

    Thank you for the tips. I will test it today!

  • @jayof1975
    @jayof1975 Год назад

    Thats great, and I do think with the tech of active tracking already being out there, im sure they could do a firmware update or something. Great video, will give it a try.

  • @razvanduta3563
    @razvanduta3563 2 года назад

    Thanks mate, make sense. Will try that - drone’s couple of days until arrival. Raz

  • @dronemurah
    @dronemurah Год назад

    Hello "The Drone Creative"! Thank you for showing us such a wonderful video! I feel so happy! I'm looking forward to your next work! Have a nice day!

  • @hamzaabduljaleel7570
    @hamzaabduljaleel7570 2 года назад

    You are Really Professional RUclipsr

  • @JandeBloois1952
    @JandeBloois1952 3 года назад +3

    What a clever trick! I’ll try this out soon. As the Mavic Mini has the same quick-shots I am sure it will work the same! But indeed, having no collision sensors it can be tricky. Last week I had my first crash into a tree making a ‘dronie’, and set the distance to high! I could save the drone though, no damage!

    • @TheDroneCreative
      @TheDroneCreative  3 года назад +2

      Glad your drone has no damage, hopefully this trick helps you out. Thanks for watching.

  • @Overzeal0us
    @Overzeal0us 2 года назад

    I use Litchie Cue for my mini 2. Seems to work for the most part.

  • @seerseer9440
    @seerseer9440 2 года назад

    As usual OUTSTANDING tutorial. Whatta boy!

  • @PauloCastilho
    @PauloCastilho 2 года назад

    Very cool! I bought my mini2 and for weeks I was searching for a video that give me these tricks! Thankyou! You win a like and one more sobscriber, Matthew! I´m from Brazil. All the best for you, man!

  • @haasandreas
    @haasandreas 11 месяцев назад

    Thanks for the video,yes ,would be great if the DJI mini 2 had active track.

  • @NateNC
    @NateNC 3 года назад +1

    Question: What app are you using?

  • @noonespecific9463
    @noonespecific9463 2 года назад +1

    Never cared for active track, had it on the Spark, and the Mav Air, they both suffered crashes due to things the sensors didn’t detect. Never anything more than a few broken props and some superficial scratches. I’m not so sure the mini 2 would survive so in tact as it were. I bought the mini 2 for the occusync 2.0 and it’s fabulous !! It really comes down to what you intend to do with your drone I suppose. Some waypoints would be nice, but it will never happen other than using some other software, which I’m not going to ever try I don’t expect, not unless someone out there perfects some software to use without fear of a fly away or some type of failure due to glitchy software.

    • @Roboticdoughbull3k
      @Roboticdoughbull3k 2 года назад +1

      Bro, you can feel pretty well at ease imo, in using the Litchi software app for some of these features. When you are using Litchi there's no threat whatsoever if a fly away, being as the drone is always committed to the bind between the drone itself and the controller in your hands. Even if say for example, your phone has low performance specs and cannot keep up with the demand, worst that's going to happen is your connection on screen will suffer, or the feature you selected may not perform up to demand. You won't ever have a fly away or anything happening beyond the controller and your controlling it, ultimately being able to cancel or stop. Hope this is helpful, I use Litchi with the Mini 2 quite often and never had anything questionable to compromise the drones security or surroundings.

    • @noonespecific9463
      @noonespecific9463 2 года назад

      @@Roboticdoughbull3k , know anything about Dronelink? I will check out litchi, your the third person to say something similar , someone else recommended Dronelink, it seems I have already had it, I think I was just playing around with the mission planner one time, I have an original Evo, it has way points , sadly it crashed and tore the camera off, Autel robotics doesn’t have very good service. The drone flies perfectly, just no camera, what’s left of the gimbal even still works. My own fault, I was trying to do my neighbor a favor and was rushing, I forgot Evo rear sensors don’t stop the drone, just warns the operator, I hit the very top branches in a really tall oak tree. It took me two days to find it. Poor Evo. One day I will find someone with a broken one that has a good camera, I almost had one from eBay, I got outbid. Anyway, the mini 2 is a capable little drone, the flight time is awesome, some Master Air Screw props and you can barely hear it also. My favorite thing about it is the amount of time from drone in case to drone in air taking video or snapping pics. After that spark and that mav air, I was amazed at how quickly that mini will launch for you. I’m going to try the litchi, thanks for taking the time to respond. Edit; I think the flyaways are about always due to operator error, one thing I liked about the drone link, you can plan mission out on a computer, then run a simulation of what exactly how the flight will go.

  • @slashnburndotcodotuk
    @slashnburndotcodotuk 2 месяца назад

    There`s artistic merit to having the drone fly in the opposite direction.
    Start with a seaward facing shot. Start walking, and the drone will circle behind you quite quickly then follow you facing the land. Good if you want to reveal a feature as you are walking accross the front of it. A stately home perhaps...

  • @gordana1237
    @gordana1237 2 года назад

    Thank you and yes it should have the tracking and the user can accept with the caveat that they accept responsibility due to the lack of sensors.

  • @LawBreakingCitizen27
    @LawBreakingCitizen27 2 года назад

    Do you have to have an SD card inserted to use these camera features? They don't come up for me but I don't have an SD card I store to my phone

  • @ApipadiChannelPetaniMuda
    @ApipadiChannelPetaniMuda 3 года назад +1

    TQ for the tips

  • @Shauncat1
    @Shauncat1 7 месяцев назад +1

    Great tutorial 😂

  • @cryptidrik9565
    @cryptidrik9565 2 года назад

    Will it work for the mini SE?

  • @dpaudits
    @dpaudits 2 года назад +1

    Amazing videos, likes and subscribed... just getting started with mine and I'm still learning, but an amazing bit of kit it is.... Happy droning peeps!

  • @georgecharles1689
    @georgecharles1689 16 дней назад

    Would there be a way that when you’re walking towards it, it would then start moving backwards filming?

  • @ramonps11
    @ramonps11 2 года назад

    Nice thanks buddy

  • @wendeldickau
    @wendeldickau 2 года назад

    It should , it would be a great update , even if DJI made a $5 software update to gain active track would be nice

  • @johnthornton8157
    @johnthornton8157 3 года назад +2

    i did this within the 2nd week of getting my mini two, i got my son to walk along then the drone to follow in orbit mode, he got around 10 yards along before it lost track. i did post this to one of the drone sites as proof its possible to be done at the time, around the beginning of march, never used it since, as i can get a reasonable similar effect using the control sticks.

  • @demarionausar1454
    @demarionausar1454 2 года назад

    I think it should have it on my first drone and I love it so far for the price I'll move up sooner

  • @henkdarphorn
    @henkdarphorn 2 года назад +1

    Thanks for all your great DJI2-lessons en usefull tips 😀

  • @bloodOntheStep
    @bloodOntheStep Год назад

    Is the technology just withheld or is the mini 2 just not capable?

  • @snapeshotz
    @snapeshotz 3 года назад +4

    No lie my sparks ⚡️ active track is the shit… and uses DJI Go 4 to fly i wish there did that with my MIni2

  • @777interesting
    @777interesting 2 года назад

    Yes, really would have loved AT on the mini 2, to follow my motorbike …. May have to go up and get a mini 3 ? Cheers 😊

  • @dirtdadmoto93
    @dirtdadmoto93 2 года назад

    I bought this drone for our ride videos and assumed all drones had active track. Now I’m selling it.
    Mavic Air 2 a good option for dirt bike vids?

  • @tobyreal6647
    @tobyreal6647 3 года назад

    Whats a good affordable active tracking drone ?

  • @raldien
    @raldien 2 года назад

    brilliant ... at first , i thought you would do some programming or updating the firmware... but in fact its a simple but usefull method... brilliant... 👍

  • @allaboutshenzhen
    @allaboutshenzhen 2 года назад

    This DJI mini 2 is very good drone for the beginners ,I’ve also got one

  • @FabianNotts
    @FabianNotts 2 года назад +1

    thanks for that :)

  • @judas74205
    @judas74205 3 года назад +1

    Cool hack thumbs up buddy and you got my subscription. Mini2 definitely should of come with self tracking. Thanks for the info.

  • @moldovauk841
    @moldovauk841 2 года назад

    thank you mate!!!!

  • @R.Roman.G
    @R.Roman.G 3 года назад +4

    Yo pienso que DJi no pone el activetrack en el mini 2 por que posiblemente haria sombra al air. Muy buen video y muy buena explicacion.

  • @murathanozkartal
    @murathanozkartal 2 месяца назад

    Can we add a feature such as vehicle or person tracking with software for mini 2 se?

  • @StevesVideoExperience
    @StevesVideoExperience 3 месяца назад

    Thanks for the advice. Will try that.

  • @PacificOceanQuest
    @PacificOceanQuest Год назад +1

    Genius !!!! Awesome tip 😮

  • @islewjm
    @islewjm 3 года назад +1

    Yes, should hv auto tracking function. Hope DJI can add the function in new update patches.

  • @eagleviewquadcopter
    @eagleviewquadcopter 3 года назад +5

    Thank you my friend, I appreciate that you share this video. You are a geek. I think people the thumbs down this video, does not understand, or were expecting more because of the title. But for me, this is really useful. I am not a fan of the smart flying, but when you have no help, and you are flying the drone by your self, this kind of hacks or the smart flights are something helpful. I like your tone of voice, the cool and calm way to do your videos, I think you are an awesome RUclipsr. 👍

  • @stevekitella4781
    @stevekitella4781 3 года назад

    Holy stone 720E has follow me, which is exactly what you're video is about. Cheaper than the Dji and 4k.

  • @mrspanky369
    @mrspanky369 3 года назад

    zino mini pro for the win!

  • @Peacheslaroo
    @Peacheslaroo 2 года назад +1

    Thank you!

  • @scottmaasmedia
    @scottmaasmedia 3 года назад +4

    Great tips and points thank you. 😊 Definitely need a clear area. 😎👍

  • @mosunsannitradingasbambiba5351

    So helpful!

  • @jeromepolaroid
    @jeromepolaroid 2 года назад +1

    nice bro. very clearly tutorial

  • @InsidePJTravel
    @InsidePJTravel 2 года назад

    I love dji mini 2

  • @TORDesign
    @TORDesign 3 года назад +1

    Great hack. Will try it. Please show us how to upload 360 photos to Facebook so they work properly.
    Also I wish I could do dolly shots like programming paths like the bigger drones do. Like move slowly across my home as the sun sets.

  • @kelgibbs670
    @kelgibbs670 3 года назад

    its the one feature that would really be of a benefit

  • @MegaRiri00
    @MegaRiri00 3 года назад +2

    Hi, Matthew. Hack for car tracking. Choose long linear road. Send the drone 1 km away on the road. Take your car, go to the drone position, and then activate RTH!!!! Drive your car upfront the drone, you have your (active) track!!! enjoy! Henri

  • @explorewithemran
    @explorewithemran 3 года назад

    Hi from Pakistan. Thanks for these tips. Will try it.

  • @JIHADHOSSAINVLOGS
    @JIHADHOSSAINVLOGS 3 года назад

    Thanks for sharing this video,,,,I use DJI Mavic mini 2//
    From Bangladesh 🇧🇩🇧🇩

  • @popitn2nd
    @popitn2nd 3 года назад +1

    My old spark drone has an active tracking feature. What was DJI thinking. It defeats the purpose of the using this drone if there’s no active track.

  • @DoAnythingNew
    @DoAnythingNew 2 года назад

    Hello Matthew, I just bought and received my dji mini 2. Question; if I use the quick shot Dronie, set the drone in front of my Jetski, and I ride forward, will the drone have to keep pulling back in order to keep me in front of it and thereby would be tracking me backwards? I was thinking that that would be the same principle. Im not that experienced to try it and was wondering if you had... or would please!

  • @InsidePJTravel
    @InsidePJTravel 2 года назад

    Thanks for your tips

  • @MsSalim20001
    @MsSalim20001 3 года назад

    Can you use it for mini1

  • @AscarIsaev
    @AscarIsaev 2 года назад

    thnx, man!
    great reels!

  • @andypettit5869
    @andypettit5869 2 года назад

    I think you figured out how to kina cheat that feature.... Nice

  • @MrJavierDG
    @MrJavierDG 3 года назад

    Good video! I gonna try it