It is 2022, been flying for a long time, but I still come back and watch this because I use only one or two techniques every time since when I am on flight, my nerves over runs my mind making me forget the other techniques🤗 Thanks Philip
@@jank85 haha, you guys crack me up! It's true, I do what I love, but sometimes, especially when I'm dropping a video a day, it feels like a job, can't wait to slow down a little after Christmas. Thanks guys!
Probably quite late but just wanted to say your tutorials are really helpful. Recently purchased a mini 2 and I always find myself coming back to your videos as they are so informative. Thank you Phillip
Just got this sick aircraft, i can’t believe DJI basically squeezed Phantom 4 into this super compact frame, for 600$ fly more combo is the best thing you can possibly get, I love it! We are witnessing Unbelievable technology here, what a great time to be alive!
Mine just arrived yesterday afternoon! I got the fly more package and everything should be charged up so I can try it out later today. I can’t wait to go kayaking with it!
From the comparison with your excellent teaching, I come out as a foot down and away with the drone. I must learn from you. Thats if I ever get up again with my phone problems that is...
I just smoothin my thumbs to make my drone move smooth, that's the best practice because there are occasions that you will need those fast pitch and tilt.
(newbie dronie here) About a month & a half with the Mini 2. Still learning the ins'n'outs of the DJI Fly app as well as feeling more and more comfortable with longer, higher & further flights. This video is PERFECT for what i'm searching around for online right now. Basic movements but amazing results. (oh and it was another of your vids that sold me on the 8-pack Freewell filters too). T hanks for the great vids!
Hi Jonathan! I'm glad you're getting to grips with the Mini 2 and the app, as soon as you're comfortable with it, always remember to set RTH height, you'll be fine. Smooth sailing all the way. Never panic, always delicate movements and these moves will be simple. The Freewell pack is lifesaver for me! I use that every single time I'm out! All the best, be careful out there.
Al fin!!!! Alguien que lo explica y no solo vídeos. Saludos desde Perú! Finally! Someone who explain it and no just a simple video. Greetings from Perú!
wow! I'm impressed with the quality and humor! Rare to see videos targeting your skills training & polishing, not just plug&play. Thanks a lot! greetings from Russia
Just got a Mavic Pro, (couldn't afford to buy it so built it from new parts in 2020!) Have watched 100's vids on the subject but after 6 days of flying starting to get a feel for the stick & dial sensitivities. Your vid came at just the right time. Awesome content coach, I'm like a sponge here. Subscribed.
@@hanoitripper1809 Honestly it wasn't the smartest thing to do. I could have bought a second-hand combo very cheaply but I wouldn't know the crash history therefore the reliability of the unit. Building from new DJI parts did turn out to be quite expensive. There is a point where old, new parts stock starts becoming more expensive because of its rarity. I saw this in the price of the two internal motherboards and the camera. At one point spares were plentiful and cheap but at building in 2020 the model was already 4 years old and prices were starting to creep up. If you can deal with not caring about which parts may be worn out I'd recommend buying a cheap (complete) one off ebay or private sale. If you want to go the build route, AliExpress has all the parts you need with a few odds and ends from ebay. I benefited greatly from the tons of teardown & repair videos on the original from YTube. I don't see so many such videos on the more recent models. Whatever you decide, piloting these things is quite interesting. Good luck. 👍
Gosh I love this little beast even straight out of the box! I watched all your Mini 2 videos before even buying it. Love filming with it and it surprises me every time I edit my cinematics just how great the footage this thing delivers. Thank you for posting!
Just got my Mini 2 a few weeks ago. I'm very familiar with drones, but coming from cheaper "toy" ones this is another world entirely! I'm looking forward to getting some great footage and I've been binging your videos a lot to see how I can do it. Keep it up!
Awesome tutorial, your techniques made me think of focusing on an object feature and keeping the camera pinpointed on that feature to create the desired shots. You coordinate the drone movement and camera with such precision akin to a fighter pilot with a laser guided bomb. I intend to build those hand / eye coordination skills in my next shots - thank you!
"You coordinate the drone movement and camera with such precision akin to a fighter pilot with a laser guided bomb" haha, oh damn, that's a comment 🔥 Thank You so much! I'm oldschool, I think I overplayed GTA and generally played way too many video games. I'll do my best to get some more content like this for you guys, I'm working on one film right now with the Mini 2 I should be dropping soon.
Hi Philip , Ty ty ty for the gimbal settings , will try these out , 1st settings I have seen for these and watching the footage is a great place to start
Hi Phillip. I found your channel because I bought a mini 2...and I have watched almost all your mini2 videos and some others of you! I am so happy about because you show so many things for a beginner drone flyer like me in a great way. I like your humor and your teaching style, it's so pleasing listening to you and your tips, your videos are so diverting. And I really like all your cinematic videos shot with the mini2 and hope I can also fly so smooth and cinematic someday in future 😉...I am still learning. How do you plan your flights, so that you find the right place to catch all the stunning footage? Do you plan it before with a map? Thank you for your effort and great work you put into your videos, I subscribed after seeing the first one 😊 I am looking for the next videos and please keep up your good work! Greetings
Great to see the actual control movements :) I have a Mini 2 now after starting with a Mini 1 about 7 months ago, slowly getting better videos and less cutting in the editing room for my own channel.. Liked and subscribed look forward to learning more from your channel :)
Constructive criticism: You say don't flick your sticks but in your example motions you're flicking your stick. Cheers. Love the videos. Helped me tons.
That beast wakes me up at night 😂 It's scary AF. It flies just as fast as the Mini 2 but I can put my Sony A7S III on it, or the RED. DJI Matrice 600, what nightmares are made of ☠️
@@PhillipSkraba I would challenge anyone to get a cinematic look from any drone at 12:00 noon. In my opinion the most important thing to get that "cinematic look" is golden hour lighting. I have seen people with cheap drones with GoPros bolted on with no gimbal achieve a beautiful aerial composure when shot during the golden hour. it's interesting I've watched about 10 of these videos on RUclips in the last couple of weeks talking about this for the mini 2 and no one ever mentions how critically important lighting is to get that look.
@@ke4uyp Actually, sorry to correct you here, every single shot except the 2nd one were shot between 11am and 1pm, but it's winter and the sun is super low here in Poland, so the shadows are quite long. The 2nd shot was done about 20 mins before the sun went down. I've shot a ton of footage at noon, and sure it's a challenge, but it can look fantastic. I do agree however that footage shot when the sun is going down is mind-blowing, but it is possible to get "cinematic" footage at noon, you just have to work it.
@@PhillipSkraba can you name one major movie that has cinematic aerial views done at 12:00 noon. There may be movies with aerial shots done at noon but they don't look cinematic they just serve the purpose for that particular part of the story of the movie.
@@ke4uyp I'm afraid I don't follow what time cinematographers shoot their drone footage at in specific Hollywood movies, but if I can do it with a tiny Mini 2, I'm sure Hollywood can do it with a Matrice 600. I worked as a fashion and portrait photographer for a long time and I met a lot of people who were scared to shoot at noon because of the bad lighting and scary shadows, I embraced those points and used them to my advantage. I think a good cinematographer, no matter what situation, no matter what time of day, can pull through if he knows how to and deliver a bad ass image. Add to that a colourist who knows what he's doing and you're golden.
Bought mavic mini 1. But found it had a lot of signal and loss of connection issues. Upgraded to mavic mini 2, problems solved. It is no doubt the best drone for its price. Highly recommend 😃
Thank You! We used to have hours of lessons trying to get the geared head perfected, but my brain didn't enjoy turning those gears in the correct direction! I'm glad this helped.
Yes, I really didn't enjoy them, it's like doing the circle manually with your drone, it's fine when it's flying away from you, but when it starts circling back, that's when your head plays tricks on you. I eventually got the hang of it, but much preferred a Sachtler fluid 😂
i am so inspired all of your videos especially those cinematic footage. now i have dji mini 2 and ready to mimic your way.. i have to practice and practice maybe hehehe
@@PhillipSkraba lol, well.... only possible while hovering or taking quick shots. I can’t flick my fingers, I don’t wanna get in trouble hahahahah!!!! Stay tuned, I will try this week lol
Thumbs full throttle on the sticks as well and I actually seen this video when started to fly on past February. Although I had to setup the gimbal movements for smoother movements for all the 3 modes.
@@PhillipSkraba interesting and so far I didn’t use sport mode to shoot. I only use it to go to the target fast, shoot in vine mode and then come back in sport again. It is hard to keep it on the frame, specially for the parallax effect 💪🏻💪🏻
Thank you so much! I have been waiting for many years to get a drone. After watching your video I am convinced I am ready to take the plunge. Your skills convinced me to give it a try. I was truly impressed by your videos.
You're welcome Mike! You'll love it, it's a wonderful hobby to have, and taking some time to polish your skills can really make flying it a huge pleasure. If you need a link for it, you can find one in the description of this video 🤜🏻🤛🏻
@@PhillipSkraba I do it’s so much fun. The only part I’m stress is i don’t want to fly in some restrictions zone that I’m not aware of. so far I’m reading plenty of regulations to make sure I don’t break any rules.
Sure, be considerate, be safe and just general common sense. Nowhere near airports, prisons, motorways etc and you'll be fine. If you fly in a no fly zone by mistake and fly out the drone police won't be after you, so just be aware. Use Airmap and you'll be fine.
Some people like GoPro'ing the sticks, I'm not a fan of that, I prefer you hold the pad, watch the screen and I walk you through it. Thank you, glad you liked it!
I bought the DJI Mini 2 about a month ago and have really enjoyed flying it. I started watching your RUclips videos today about cinematic footage and absolutely enjoyed it! You have motivated me to be a better drone pilot using smooth control movements. The video portion will come with practice as I have adopted your settings. Again thank you for your expertise and your humour! I look forward to many more videos from you Phillip! Cheers...
Thank You Carl, I'm glad you liked it. The most important part is to keep on flying as much as possible. Keep it slow, keep it smooth, no sudden movements and no course correction, count to 15 whilst holding your shot and you have some great footage.
I am a dji mini 2 user. I used the gimbal settings on the controller (not the smart one) using Mode 1 because it turned out to be easier to control the drone. What do you think?
That is a very personal preference, I’m good with how it comes boxed, but sure, some people might prefer a different mode. Whatever you’re comfortable with!
@@PhillipSkraba There is so much to learn its basically an photo hobby but that's why I loved your stick control here will be far better tomorrow when we get out again.
want good advice? use the controller without the sticks and just the nubs the sticks normally screw into. wayyy more control and the sticks put your fingers up higher and make small changes harder, nubs allow your hands to lay on the controller more and being lower allows more control
sometimes a get nervous, and my dumb start shaking , and I have to stop, and start using both fingers on each stick. But this is when flying my phantom in difficult situations (flying over a city). With the mini2 I will be more relaxed. Thanks for your cool video
I find that using both fingers adds extra strain to my fingers in turn making them shake 😂 I guess we all have our ways of calming ourselves down. You're welcome, be careful out there!
It is 2022, been flying for a long time, but I still come back and watch this because I use only one or two techniques every time since when I am on flight, my nerves over runs my mind making me forget the other techniques🤗 Thanks Philip
hahaha, you and me!! I get that all the time, I have to look at my own videos sometimes to remind myself of my own moves 😂
My years of playing videos game w/controller have paid off!
Exactly my thought every single time I take this puppy up!! 😂😂
"Do Not Flick Your Stick".... ahhhh, words to live by
haha, damn right they are 🔥
Some drones do not auto center on the sticks, correct? I guess that would help reduce/remove stick flipping.
Only in november my boy....
My body...my choice
Thank you dear friend for the helpful tutorial
You're welcome Tuhin!
Lots of videos on specs, rare to see videos like this on how to tone your maneuver technique...good job 👍
Thank You, I'll be sure to make a few more on this subject!
@@jank85 haha, you guys crack me up! It's true, I do what I love, but sometimes, especially when I'm dropping a video a day, it feels like a job, can't wait to slow down a little after Christmas. Thanks guys!
Well done mate, great to see videos like this! ;-)
Thank You Mark!
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Probably quite late but just wanted to say your tutorials are really helpful. Recently purchased a mini 2 and I always find myself coming back to your videos as they are so informative. Thank you Phillip
Just got this sick aircraft, i can’t believe DJI basically squeezed Phantom 4 into this super compact frame, for 600$ fly more combo is the best thing you can possibly get, I love it! We are witnessing Unbelievable technology here, what a great time to be alive!
I agree with you, I'm still amazed every time it's in the air, the quality is incredible!
Mine just arrived yesterday afternoon! I got the fly more package and everything should be charged up so I can try it out later today. I can’t wait to go kayaking with it!
From the comparison with your excellent teaching, I come out as a foot down and away with the drone. I must learn from you. Thats if I ever get up again with my phone problems that is...
The passion and energy in the video is gold!
Thank You! I love this stuff, so happy to share it with you guys!
I just smoothin my thumbs to make my drone move smooth, that's the best practice because there are occasions that you will need those fast pitch and tilt.
(newbie dronie here) About a month & a half with the Mini 2. Still learning the ins'n'outs of the DJI Fly app as well as feeling more and more comfortable with longer, higher & further flights. This video is PERFECT for what i'm searching around for online right now. Basic movements but amazing results. (oh and it was another of your vids that sold me on the 8-pack Freewell filters too). T
hanks for the great vids!
Hi Jonathan! I'm glad you're getting to grips with the Mini 2 and the app, as soon as you're comfortable with it, always remember to set RTH height, you'll be fine. Smooth sailing all the way. Never panic, always delicate movements and these moves will be simple. The Freewell pack is lifesaver for me! I use that every single time I'm out! All the best, be careful out there.
THANK YOU
You're welcome!
That sarcastic intro was amazing I really loved a lot 😂❤️
I think that's the English in me, we're such a sarcastic nation. Thank You 🔥
Good stuff. I needed a refresher. Just grabbed a mini 2 after not flying my mavic pro due to too many regulations.
You’re going to love it, such a great little drone!
Al fin!!!! Alguien que lo explica y no solo vídeos. Saludos desde Perú!
Finally! Someone who explain it and no just a simple video. Greetings from Perú!
Thank You!! Wow, Peru, I'd love to see that one day. All the best, keep on flying!
I like your way of teaching, professor. The simplist the better. best compliments from Clemente.
wow! I'm impressed with the quality and humor! Rare to see videos targeting your skills training & polishing, not just plug&play. Thanks a lot! greetings from Russia
Thank You! I'm planning more of these! All the best from Poland ☀️
Great tutorial, mate!! It was very enjoyable to watch when a guy with UK accent shows that much emotion. :)
haha, thank You! It must be the Polish blood in me mixed with my British upbringing!
Bought myself one of these for Xmas, soooo much to learn, your vids are helping me do that. You've got another subscriber 👍
That's an awesome present to give yourself! I'm glad I could help you out, and it's great having you on board!
Excellent, thorough descriptions, thanks!
Thanks Ken, glad you liked it!
Just got a Mavic Pro, (couldn't afford to buy it so built it from new parts in 2020!) Have watched 100's vids on the subject but after 6 days of flying starting to get a feel for the stick & dial sensitivities. Your vid came at just the right time. Awesome content coach, I'm like a sponge here. Subscribed.
No way, that's impressive, building a Mavic Pro! Thank You, I really appreciate that, I do my best. Lots more on its way. Welcome on board.
Built from scratch- Sounds like a task!
Do you have any tips how I can do it ? I also cannot afford the cost 🤣
@@hanoitripper1809 Honestly it wasn't the smartest thing to do. I could have bought a second-hand combo very cheaply but I wouldn't know the crash history therefore the reliability of the unit. Building from new DJI parts did turn out to be quite expensive. There is a point where old, new parts stock starts becoming more expensive because of its rarity. I saw this in the price of the two internal motherboards and the camera. At one point spares were plentiful and cheap but at building in 2020 the model was already 4 years old and prices were starting to creep up. If you can deal with not caring about which parts may be worn out I'd recommend buying a cheap (complete) one off ebay or private sale. If you want to go the build route, AliExpress has all the parts you need with a few odds and ends from ebay. I benefited greatly from the tons of teardown & repair videos on the original from YTube. I don't see so many such videos on the more recent models. Whatever you decide, piloting these things is quite interesting. Good luck. 👍
@@JuicyFruityify thanks for that information. Just wondering, did you ever had issues with Ali-express being fake or scammers when you ordered?
Watching it an year later... totally worth it still.. great tutorial
Thank You, that's great to hear!
Gosh I love this little beast even straight out of the box! I watched all your Mini 2 videos before even buying it. Love filming with it and it surprises me every time I edit my cinematics just how great the footage this thing delivers. Thank you for posting!
Don't have a drone yet but love learning from this guy. Looking to get the Mavic pro soon.
Thank You! The Pro is a great drone, have fun with it!
Just got my Mini 2 a few weeks ago. I'm very familiar with drones, but coming from cheaper "toy" ones this is another world entirely! I'm looking forward to getting some great footage and I've been binging your videos a lot to see how I can do it. Keep it up!
You'll love it! It's a fantastic drone, and it really does an excellent job up there! Have fun and be careful Anthony!
You nailed this .. I am really impressed
Thank You!
Great video, thank you.
Only just got my Mini 2 and every day is a school day, but your videos are really good at explaining.
You're welcome, glad I can help!
I own a Mini 2. Your videos are extremely helpful in getting the best out of the drone!
Thank you, I’m glad you’re liking it.
@@PhillipSkraba Absolutely loving it! If you ever come to India, please do let me know.
Awesome tutorial, your techniques made me think of focusing on an object feature and keeping the camera pinpointed on that feature to create the desired shots. You coordinate the drone movement and camera with such precision akin to a fighter pilot with a laser guided bomb. I intend to build those hand / eye coordination skills in my next shots - thank you!
"You coordinate the drone movement and camera with such precision akin to a fighter pilot with a laser guided bomb"
haha, oh damn, that's a comment 🔥
Thank You so much! I'm oldschool, I think I overplayed GTA and generally played way too many video games. I'll do my best to get some more content like this for you guys, I'm working on one film right now with the Mini 2 I should be dropping soon.
My goodness man that last shot was mad!!!
Thank You!
Hi Philip , Ty ty ty for the gimbal settings , will try these out , 1st settings I have seen for these and watching the footage is a great place to start
You're welcome! I hope they come in handy 🔥 Keep those sticks smooth and you'll be gold!
Amazing, recently bought mine Mini2, best tutorial I found so far.
Thank You! I'm happy you liked it!
Great stuff. Especially that final complicated shot! Thank you for pushing us to up our cinematic game!
Thank You!
Great tutorial, would you please share your camera settings and also the filter you used for Cathedral shots, thanks
We need more of these!!
I'll do my best to keep them coming!
I dont even have a mini2 yet, and no film background, you have me thinking (hoping) I can pull off some great shots. Thanks!
I'm pretty sure with some very delicate movements you'll be able to do that no problem.
Hi Phillip. I found your channel because I bought a mini 2...and I have watched almost all your mini2 videos and some others of you! I am so happy about because you show so many things for a beginner drone flyer like me in a great way. I like your humor and your teaching style, it's so pleasing listening to you and your tips, your videos are so diverting. And I really like all your cinematic videos shot with the mini2 and hope I can also fly so smooth and cinematic someday in future 😉...I am still learning. How do you plan your flights, so that you find the right place to catch all the stunning footage? Do you plan it before with a map? Thank you for your effort and great work you put into your videos, I subscribed after seeing the first one 😊 I am looking for the next videos and please keep up your good work! Greetings
Excellent shots !!! You should be on Hollywood 😊
Thank You!
YOu are the lifesaver!! Ive been searching for these vids but this was one of the best, great straight to the point tips. Thanks a lot man
You're welcome, had a great time filming these!
Phillip great video thank you, looking forward to taking my Mini 2 out as soon as these storms have passed.
Thank You, have fun with it Alan!
Great to see the actual control movements :) I have a Mini 2 now after starting with a Mini 1 about 7 months ago, slowly getting better videos and less cutting in the editing room for my own channel.. Liked and subscribed look forward to learning more from your channel :)
Thank You! That was a good move from the Mini 1 to the Mini 2! Yes, the more we fly the better we get, great to have you on board 🔥
Constructive criticism: You say don't flick your sticks but in your example motions you're flicking your stick. Cheers. Love the videos. Helped me tons.
haha, thanks Rusty! Well, just make sure not to flick them when flying! Glad this helped you out.
"Smooth motion...in your ocean"
🤣
Can't help it! 😂
I look forward to trying some of those settings next time I fly
I'm happy to hear that!
Hahaha that intro! When are you doing an episode on that big BEAST? xD
That beast wakes me up at night 😂 It's scary AF. It flies just as fast as the Mini 2 but I can put my Sony A7S III on it, or the RED. DJI Matrice 600, what nightmares are made of ☠️
@@PhillipSkraba I would challenge anyone to get a cinematic look from any drone at 12:00 noon. In my opinion the most important thing to get that "cinematic look" is golden hour lighting. I have seen people with cheap drones with GoPros bolted on with no gimbal achieve a beautiful aerial composure when shot during the golden hour. it's interesting I've watched about 10 of these videos on RUclips in the last couple of weeks talking about this for the mini 2 and no one ever mentions how critically important lighting is to get that look.
@@ke4uyp Actually, sorry to correct you here, every single shot except the 2nd one were shot between 11am and 1pm, but it's winter and the sun is super low here in Poland, so the shadows are quite long. The 2nd shot was done about 20 mins before the sun went down. I've shot a ton of footage at noon, and sure it's a challenge, but it can look fantastic. I do agree however that footage shot when the sun is going down is mind-blowing, but it is possible to get "cinematic" footage at noon, you just have to work it.
@@PhillipSkraba can you name one major movie that has cinematic aerial views done at 12:00 noon. There may be movies with aerial shots done at noon but they don't look cinematic they just serve the purpose for that particular part of the story of the movie.
@@ke4uyp I'm afraid I don't follow what time cinematographers shoot their drone footage at in specific Hollywood movies, but if I can do it with a tiny Mini 2, I'm sure Hollywood can do it with a Matrice 600. I worked as a fashion and portrait photographer for a long time and I met a lot of people who were scared to shoot at noon because of the bad lighting and scary shadows, I embraced those points and used them to my advantage. I think a good cinematographer, no matter what situation, no matter what time of day, can pull through if he knows how to and deliver a bad ass image. Add to that a colourist who knows what he's doing and you're golden.
Great Mini 2 videos! Can't wait to check the rest out.
Thanks!!
Thanks again for the Pro Tips. I have to get it smooooth with those sticks, and slow pitch....ahh! Nice!
You're welcome, have fun out there Mike!
Thanks for this vid. It's great to see someone having fun and being serious at the same time!
Bought mavic mini 1. But found it had a lot of signal and loss of connection issues. Upgraded to mavic mini 2, problems solved. It is no doubt the best drone for its price. Highly recommend 😃
Yep, exactly how it went down for me, the Mini 2 gave me peace of mind.
As a retired cinematographer, a master of the geared head, just getting into drones I find this very instructive good work thanks.
Thank You! We used to have hours of lessons trying to get the geared head perfected, but my brain didn't enjoy turning those gears in the correct direction! I'm glad this helped.
@@PhillipSkraba Gear heads are one of those things that you can either have the knack or not, doesn't seem to be a middle ground.
Yes, I really didn't enjoy them, it's like doing the circle manually with your drone, it's fine when it's flying away from you, but when it starts circling back, that's when your head plays tricks on you. I eventually got the hang of it, but much preferred a Sachtler fluid 😂
Lot of totally helpful tricks! thank man!
I'm glad you like them! Thanks!
Late to the party, just got my first drone (the Mini 2) and found your channel. Turn out that playing Xbox for ages helps A LOT with drone flying 👍
If you played Xbox you're going to be bad ass at flying drones! Playstation not too much, they're a little stiff on the sticks 😂
Very useful and instructive video and now I totally understand that I have "just" to practice again and again ! Thanks a lot.
You're welcome! Yes, practice makes these moves super smooth!
Thankyou Philip your videos help me a lot. All the best from India.
You're welcome! All the best from Poland 🇵🇱
Super intro grabbed my attention and fantastic advice on how to get these shots. Thank you so much
haha, that's just me fooling around. You're welcome!
Indeed one of the best video about drones and how to fly drones properly.
Thank You! I'm really happy you liked it!
Thanks for the tutorial Mate!!
You’re welcome!
Nice and helpful video. Thanks!
You're welcome, thank You!
Great channel and video. That last shot is so tricky but when you get it right ....wow.
Thanks for the help mate!!!!!
Thank You David! Last shot takes some work but can look really Hollywood when you nail it.
i am so inspired all of your videos especially those cinematic footage. now i have dji mini 2 and ready to mimic your way.. i have to practice and practice maybe hehehe
Thank You! I'm sure with a little bit of flying you'll be pro in no time!
Just unpacked my mini 2 yesterday and took it for a flight for the first time. Super glad I found your videos, thanks Phillip!! You’re awesome
Thank You Kristen! The Mini 2 is a fantastic little drone! Awesome is you and your guitar 👌🏻
@@PhillipSkraba awe thank you!!!!! Yes I look forward to playing it and flying - a scary thought but I have to try! Lol
haha, I think flying first will be good, and then playing to the footage you shot. Playing whilst flying would be impressive!
@@PhillipSkraba lol, well.... only possible while hovering or taking quick shots. I can’t flick my fingers, I don’t wanna get in trouble hahahahah!!!! Stay tuned, I will try this week lol
@@KristenMcNamara haha, don't flick your fingers Kristen, or you'll be in deep trouble! Have fun, keep me updated 👌🏻
Thank you for your great videos!
You’re welcome!
Very excellent tutorial, thank you so very much!
Thank You!
I learn so much about flying from you!
I'm glad to hear that!
Thank you for a great vid, it's great to learn.
You're welcome John!
I got my mini 2 today and I love it so much!
I'm happy you like it!
I constantly come back to this video when I upgrade. I've started to love and appreciate learning to fly smooth in normal mode.
I’m glad to hear that, that’s what this video was for. Have fun!
Thumbs full throttle on the sticks as well and I actually seen this video when started to fly on past February. Although I had to setup the gimbal movements for smoother movements for all the 3 modes.
Sure, we all need to tweak it a little to our personal preference. Mind you I do what I can to even fly smooth in Sports Mode, that's a fun challenge.
@@PhillipSkraba interesting and so far I didn’t use sport mode to shoot. I only use it to go to the target fast, shoot in vine mode and then come back in sport again. It is hard to keep it on the frame, specially for the parallax effect 💪🏻💪🏻
Love it. What can you do with all these cinematic shots?
Well, for me, it's about being able to pull them off well enough to use them in a larger story, so the drone only plays a small part in everything.
I like the starting bits soo funny 🤣
Thanks!
First real drone. This little gem 💎 blew me away.
Me too!
Perfect! This is what I want to know! Liked & Subscribed!
I'm glad you liked it, welcome to the channel!
Keep up the great videos
Thank You, I will!
Thank you so much! I have been waiting for many years to get a drone. After watching your video I am convinced I am ready to take the plunge. Your skills convinced me to give it a try. I was truly impressed by your videos.
You're welcome Mike! You'll love it, it's a wonderful hobby to have, and taking some time to polish your skills can really make flying it a huge pleasure. If you need a link for it, you can find one in the description of this video 🤜🏻🤛🏻
Good material, thanks for that!
You're welcome Jan!
Man, I think I’m in love with your videos content. It’s just exactly what we all need. I bet tons of people will agreed.
Thank You! I really appreciate that, it's great when someone connects with what I do.
So useful and well explained. Thanks man
Thank You, I'm glad you liked it!
Excellent video thank you my friend
Thank You, you’re welcome!
I love to watch your videos because you're really providing good information and i can clearly see you're really passionate about this!
Thank You! Yes, I'm very passionate about it, drones, filmmaking, photography, that's basically my life.
Kopalnia na Białej Górze :D Dzisiaj tam spacerowałem ale pogoda na dużo nie pozwoliła, by polatać... Szczególnie, że dopiero się uczę 😂
Tak, super tam jest! Piekny bialy piasek.
great video thanks for tutorial
Thanks Benny!
Nice video I just bought the mini 2 , you are a good teacher , thanks a lot 👍👍👍
Thank You! You're going to love it!
Great video. I get my Mini 2 this Sunday. Can’t wait to take it hiking.
Thank You! Have fun with it 🔥
thank you so much! I've learned alot
You're welcome!
Your videos are just brilliant, reference filters for the mini 2 which ones would you recommend ?
Thank You! The Freewell filters linked in the description of this video are by far the best!
I like how I discovered this video right after I posted my first travel video with my Mini 2 in Croatia
I’m glad you did! I’m guessing Croatia is stunning 👌🏻
@@PhillipSkraba Yes! First time I've ever made a travel film, croatia was perfect to test out the Mini 2! Got some amazing footage
I can imagine!
Finally someone explains everything in a slow motion step by step instructions . Well done and keep it going.
Thank you Mike! Hope you have fun with it!
@@PhillipSkraba I do it’s so much fun. The only part I’m stress is i don’t want to fly in some restrictions zone that I’m not aware of. so far I’m reading plenty of regulations to make sure I don’t break any rules.
Sure, be considerate, be safe and just general common sense. Nowhere near airports, prisons, motorways etc and you'll be fine. If you fly in a no fly zone by mistake and fly out the drone police won't be after you, so just be aware. Use Airmap and you'll be fine.
Wicked channel man - thanks for sharing
Thank You Mike, I’m happy you think so!
You have the best explanations of how to move the sticks to get the desired look. Love it! Keep it up!
Great Job on this video Philip, this is the single video on RUclips which explains exactly what you need to do with these sticks... 👍
Some people like GoPro'ing the sticks, I'm not a fan of that, I prefer you hold the pad, watch the screen and I walk you through it. Thank you, glad you liked it!
I bought the DJI Mini 2 about a month ago and have really enjoyed flying it. I started watching your RUclips videos today about cinematic footage and absolutely enjoyed it! You have motivated me to be a better drone pilot using smooth control movements. The video portion will come with practice as I have adopted your settings. Again thank you for your expertise and your humour! I look forward to many more videos from you Phillip! Cheers...
Thank You Carl, I'm glad you liked it. The most important part is to keep on flying as much as possible. Keep it slow, keep it smooth, no sudden movements and no course correction, count to 15 whilst holding your shot and you have some great footage.
Excellent, try, try and try ... As many times as necessary. A lot of training .... I need this, my finger is very heavy. Thank you for the tips.
Thank You! Yes, practice, be really smooth and delicate on the sticks and you'll be smooth in no time.
I am a dji mini 2 user. I used the gimbal settings on the controller (not the smart one) using Mode 1 because it turned out to be easier to control the drone. What do you think?
That is a very personal preference, I’m good with how it comes boxed, but sure, some people might prefer a different mode. Whatever you’re comfortable with!
Thanks very useful video. Greetings from Argentina.
You're welcome! Greetings from Poland.
My first flight this afternoon on my new mini 2, came home watched this and WOW! Showing what my small drone can do thanks
I hope you had fun! Yes, this little drone looks like child’s play but it’s actually a monster in disguise 🔥
@@PhillipSkraba There is so much to learn its basically an photo hobby but that's why I loved your stick control here will be far better tomorrow when we get out again.
The more you practice the more you’ll be able to pull this off in your sleep. It gets a lot easier the more you fly.
Love this guy. Great video.
haha, thanks Rod!
want good advice? use the controller without the sticks and just the nubs the sticks normally screw into. wayyy more control and the sticks put your fingers up higher and make small changes harder, nubs allow your hands to lay on the controller more and being lower allows more control
Nope. That's just dangerous.
@@PhillipSkraba so you believe using the extended sticks are safer in some way?
Great and very informative video, thanks.
You're welcome!
Thanks for the video. Great 👍
You're welcome! Thanks!
sometimes a get nervous, and my dumb start shaking , and I have to stop, and start using both fingers on each stick. But this is when flying my phantom in difficult situations (flying over a city). With the mini2 I will be more relaxed. Thanks for your cool video
I find that using both fingers adds extra strain to my fingers in turn making them shake 😂 I guess we all have our ways of calming ourselves down. You're welcome, be careful out there!