Two Points: 1. The Mini 2 was NOT in Sports Mode despite the screen shot; watch this: ruclips.net/video/E0TQT50J5_s/видео.html 2. the Autel is defo in Ludicrous Mode despite the Obstacle Avoidance indicator being green; watch this: ruclips.net/video/eSAcT16XyXw/видео.html
Would the Air 2s have had the same problem of not being in sports mode? You lifted off with it already in sports mode so I would presume it has the same safety mode as the Mini 2?
@@stewartbladensb I checked the flight logs for the Air2S and that was defo in Sports mode, presumably because I had left the Fly App open on my phone and simply changed drone and remote. No consistency on the app for this screen bug.
On rare occasions I've taken on a strong wind, it is less stressful on the machine to take a sailing approach, i.e. don't go directly into the headwind. Zig Zag a little to reduce the apparent wind speed you are up against.
@@froznfire9531 why 4k60 the drone is already flying slow and most drone shots are already in slow motion. I still shoot at 1080p and don’t see the benefit of 5.4K. I don’t understand why you value these over the aperture. I understand that there is no dof in drone footage but surely you want to be able to set aperture exposure. I love 4K 60 on my camera but I don’t understand why I would need 4K 60 on a drone. Perhaps you can help me to understand.
@@m77ast I like 4k60 for action shots (I film MTB and skiing sometimes). For normal shots it's not needed though. 5.4k is great, I upload at 4k and 5.4k either gives me a sharper image or the ability to crop or reframe and so on. I use 1080 120fps and 4k60 pretty often
Buying the DJI Mavic Air 2s was a great decision for me. Camera, features and coping with wind - all fantastic. It is such a pleasure to fly. I have also just purchased the Mini 3 pro which I have yet to fly. I had the Mini 2 which I gave to my niece's husband. It did surprisingly well in wind. But, I took your advice when it stopped moving against the wind and I lowered my altitude and got back in 'sports mode'. The wind had shifted. I initially launched into the wind, but a kilometer out, the wind shifted. Yes, I was freaked out, but, I remembered your advice and got the Mini 2 back to the launch point. Thanks!
Well, the Mavic 2 Pro has a much larger surface area when it's at an angle forward. The drone design is more focused on low profile when hovering, to avoid the tilting of the aircraft, but not so much for high speed.
Looks like the Air 2S knocked spots and the Mini wasn't too shabby either. When I fully master my Mini i'll be looking to get the Air 2S from this test. Thanks Ian.
Great vlog! I really wanted you to send out the air 2s again, just to see if the wind had risen a bit making the latter flights harder work. There is also the possibility that the air 2s aerodynamic snout may be helping it. Looks like a Porsche 928....👌🏾 Keep posting, keep flying! 😎👍🏾
I was wanting to see that as well. As a scientist I'm forced to point out that you would really need a consistent wind tunnel, or at least some localized real time wind indicators to make any accurate or semi accurate test. Even a comparison of the video at each takeoff might give a rough indication. But, I'm also an artist, and the artist says I really enjoy Ian's content!
Hmmm... it's not just the power of the drone, but the wind load resulting from the surface area presented to the windward side. Interesting. Glad to see that Ted was there to help. 👍
Brooke, I have had DJI units in the past, and they are great. I purchased the EVO II Pro about 2.5 months ago, and am so impressed with the quality of video and ease of use. We documented a side-by-side (ATV) trip to Moab Utah. I literally had about an hour of flying time. Beautiful videos even having such a low amount of practice flight time. Not sure how difficult it is to get these devices in your location, and price matters. IMO, the EVO II is the best buy, especially if you're looking for top-notch video recording.
I too was surprised by the results. I really thought having watch you other video on the Evo 2 it was going to smash all the DJI's in the wind test. Thank you for doing this test.
Thanks for your windy U tube. 6 weeks I've had my Air2S combo. Mavic Air, Mini2, Air 2S. I thought Air2S combo+carefree for$2,000 Ozi was too much. But 6 weeks later, very happy. Good value for my 💰. Air 2 s is easy to operate, and I hate wet days!! I want to fly
This is interesting. The larger drones might have more power but they are also larger in size and thus the wind acts against them more. The Air 2 seems to be a great balance of size and power which is why it did best. Of course, in conditions where you SHOULD fly your drone, the bigger drones do have significant benefits.
Awesome video! I have been nervous to fly in high winds with my new Air 2s, so thank you for showing it can handle it. On a side note, I love your Corgis playing in the background. LOL
Really good video flow. Perfect intro! And you talk fast which is essential for tech video engagement. Been looking for a channel with the right flow style for a channel were working on and this is it. Loving our Mini 2.
Greetings from a Brit living in Cocoa Beach, Florida! We are in our " Windy Season" right now. I haven't flown my Mavic Mini for a week, until I came across this video. Ian, I actually learned a few things from you (fly against the wind out, with the wind coming back), so thank you for your Droney Wisdom. You have a beautiful home and a couple of awesome dogs! When are we having that beer. Cheers!
Hey Daryl! Thanks for the support and the good words! I absolutely loved Cocoa beach when we rented a condo for a week a few years back, sadly before I had my drones.... What a truly beautiful spot! :) Ted is great fun to film with! Yep, maybe we'll need some Zoom beers soon!
After this test, I am more thinking of bypassing the Air 2, and going straight to the 2s. With winter approaching here in Australia as well…. It’s certainly a consideration 😁
@@andrewsaunders307 I have the Air 2 also. The motor strength and flight characteristics seem similar so you can’t go wrong with either. Just depends on if you need the better camera or slightly better transmission signal of the Air 2S for the price increase.
@@YourreelmemoriesAu As a Landscape Photographer, I’m considering it for the higher resolution and reduction in colour banding. I can edit around this with the mini2. But it’s always nice to have a good bit of kit to take photos
@@andrewsaunders307 it’s a no brainer then. I’ve already noticed less noise and better colours compared to my Air 2. The increased resolution is also a welcome addition.
@@YourreelmemoriesAu to be honest I am not sure that the Air 2s is better transmission than the Air 2 in theory yes but not in practice me thinks and as for the better camera I am a 1080p guy with all settings on Auto
Thanks for that Ian. A real life test and I’m now getting an Air 2S. Ted obviously doesn’t like dayglo colours. We had a Westie with the same attitude.
Nice wind test. I have the Evo 2 Pro also and last week ran into some heavy winds here in Chicago. Had the same issue you were experiencing but I was in normal mode not ludicrous. I figured the obstacle avoidance was limiting the angle the drone could fly at, so I switched it off (just touch the green OA symbol in the upper right hand corner of the screen) until it turned red. Evo 2 then easily handled going into the wind at its top speed in that mode - 22 mph. Did not try it in ludicrous, but my guess is it would probably work the same. Try switching off the OA when going into the wind and see what happens. I see the MP2 switches off the OA in Sport mode, probably the same issue - OA was preventing a steeper angle.
Nice video, Ian. However, in my opinion, I think a better test to include for any wind rating test of all the drones would be "how do they hold position and stability in such strong winds?" Reason that is relevant is that is where you are going to be filming and/or taking photos. I have an Autel Evo 2 Pro, and DJI Mini2 + Mavic Air 2: while all fly for speed just as you show here in this video, for actual video or still photography, the E2P provides a rock steady platform even in high winds, and the results show in the videos I have recorded with it along the coast here in Southern California, with some very high, gusty winds on the bluffs at the beach. I also never had any doubts about getting it back to the launch point, something I have had with my Mini 2 for the obvious reasons you demonstrated here: Your point about returning with the wind is Spot On critical at those times! Also - The E2P RTH function in the wind is still more accurate than either of my DJI birds. Lastly - I recommend turning off the Radar Map in the Autel Explorer and DJI Fly apps: gets rid of the annoying beeping while keeping the OA benefits. Keep the excellent vids coming - I like the views from around the UK!
Hi there. Good points. I've found all the models excellent for producing super-smooth video when stationary; I guess maybe a better test is a 1 second still picture using a dark ND filter to extend the exposure time. That would show how well the drone is holding it's position.... But ultimately, this was a good bit of fun, just to make sure none of them blew away! :)
I have the original Mavic Air and it does pretty well in the wind. Top speed 45 mph and I fly it at the coast all the time. My favorite now is the mini2 but it does seem to drift while flying in sports mode even with no wind. There must be a mass/weight factor in there as well. Nice comparison video.
All these are very capable UAVs and all have incredible optics. One can split a lot of hairs trying to decide. For me it came down to the Geofencing issue so I went with Autel. I doubt I will be out in those winds but after watching this video, I see I can still go out in lesser winds and still do good work.
Thank you for the information! The weight factor and mass for each drone is significantly different, which is one of the reasons why your results came out the way they did. Another drone person on RUclips loss their Air 2S, because it did not handle properly in the high wind, and their Mini 2, did a much better job in the wind that day. Did you see their video? I appreciate your hard work and effort in providing everyone with the best information and results from all of your drone tests!!
@@IaninLondon there's a little more to this than mentioned..! The Mini2 was kept to the coastline (protected), the Air2s was sent out right off the coastline and got caught in v strong winds....
Yesterday I flew my Mini 2 in winds around 17mph (around 27.35kph). It did fine in both normal and sport mode flying forward but it did have a bit of trouble holding the altitude when hit with 25 mph (around 40 kph) gusts. The app showed the compass and IMU as normal but I think I'll recalibrate and try again on another windy day. Nevertheless it does only weigh 249 grams so if I try flying into a tornado I don't expect it to hold it's position.
Ian an observation- you flew the mini and air 2 at 15m ( less wind) above ground the 2 pro at 25m. The autel between 17-23. I’m not surprised at the results- I think the pro 2 got unfair comparison as it flew higher than others -that said i have Mini 1 and M2E both great to fly flown in windy conditions both handle well the M2 pro series are great bits of kit , Thanks for your videos always. Good to watch and learn something new most times 😁
Yes, I noticed that in editing.... I don't think there's a huge difference between 15 and 25metres tho, as usually the wind gets far stronger above 50 - 60 metres...
@@IaninLondon I guess but at over 20-25 m less cover from trees - but yep get your point -thanks anyways Ian I always enjoy your posts 😁. “Mark in St Albans”
Hi Ian! Great test. Thanks for doing this. The most surprising thing for me out of this test is that video performance from the Evo II is so pretty! Cheers!
It’s funny when we had the strong winds over the bank holiday I thought Ian would be out there. Love the random dog appearances too!. Disappointing Autel performance. Air 2S looks most capable
Me (trying to learn about drones): "Wow, those are some impressive stats on those advanced pieces of technology." Also me: PUPPIES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! XD
Awesome video Ian, though at 07:00 when you said the Air 2S was limited to "68 kilometres per second" I thought, flipping heck that's quick, works out at just under mach 200 😉🤣
The more I see of the Air 2 S, the more impressed I am with it. I would love to see you do a comparison video between the Air 2 and 2 S. Is the extra price tag worth it? Thanks so much for the review, really enjoyed it.
I have the mini 2 and liked it but got the Air 2S last week. Not much flight time yet, but I love it so far. Both videos and photos better quality. Nice to see it can handle wind this well too.
@@boomboom9479 my initial mini 2 had awesome videos, but the pictures weren't really impressive. I found them really soft. However I sent it to DJI for repairs and they ended up sending me a brand new one instead. Totally different serial number. That ones pictures are noticeably better, not sure why. In the meantime, I had bought the Air 2S. I don't see huge improvements over picture and video quality, but they are better for my taste. But if I would've had that replacement mini 2 before purchasing the Air 2S, I probably would've stuck with that second mini 2. That said, I almost exclusively use my Air 2S because it handles wind better and obstacle avoidance too. If these 2 things are really important, go for the Air 2S, but if not, the mini 2 is awesome still for what it does at less than half the price.
i diont think so. with al things concidered (exact same wind speed and direction, agl, and fresh batteries), m2 platform is stronger and faster. unlocked it can fly over 90km/h (this is real wind m2 wind resistance to hold position, imo)
Thanks for the video very helpful I have the mini 2 think I will stick to mini 2 and not fly in the strong winds the cost of the more expensive drones is the problem
Surprised with the lack of performance with the Autel but I did notice the Air2S was lower than the EVO & M2P at only @15m as opposed to @25m. Could make the difference as you’ll be aware. Well done Air2S though 👍👍
@@IaninLondon I know… just had to watch the vlog 3 times… once to once you, once to watch Ted and once to make sure I hadn’t missed anything 😂😂. Class stuff mate 👍🏻. Have you heard about the mini 3?
Great video. The good old mini 2 always surprises me in a good way. Would have been nice to have seen the DJI FPV and how that would handle the high winds.
I was very impressed with the Mini 2 and the performance of the Mavic Air 2S! I have the Mini 2 and the former Mavic Air 2 so I'm chuffed Ian! Take care and as always Egészségedre! (You know by now - eh?)
Great test. I think I can count on one hand the times I have had trouble with the wind flying drones, maybe because I respect bad weather in the first place and like sunny days to shoot video at. However, the DJi FPV in manual or sport does not care about wind at all in my experience, so strong moters, it just goes like a rocket ship.
Really interesting test Ian, was surprised the Autel did not perform as well. DJI seem to have the air dynamics right. I would guess the Mavic air 2 would perform similar to its upgrade the 2s👍
Great test! I have the M2P and Mini 2. My new Air2s will be here in 2 days (just sold my Air2), so this was a very pertinent test for me! You flew the M2P and the Evo higher than the others. I wonder if that had any affect? Thanks for the great video!
I would love to see an inspire 1 v2 and an Inspire 2 compete in this test as their used prices are coming down and now inspire prices compete with the new prices of your drones.
I honestly thought the Mavic 2 was going to take the win. Considering everything I am glad I chose the right drone. I can't believe the Air 2s beat out the Mavic 2 Pro. I did think the Auto was going to do better than it did. If it was the size of the Mini 2. I think the Mini 2 would have beaten Autel. I currently own and started with the Mini 2 as my 1st drone. I later into fall added the Air 2s and then finally the Avata! I sure hope to see more future tests for performance like this on other drones. Maybe, Mini 3 Pro, Avata, DJI FPV and whatever else you can get ahold of. You have a great testing area there. What a great place to do wind tests! Thank you for the video! Hope to see more!
Nice comparison ,BUT on Mini2 when u switch Sport mode before take off u r actually in Normal mode even though the telemetry in screen reports Sport(u can check it in the flight log), it is a well known bug... Edit: That's why u got only 36km/h with tailwind
Nice video Ian. I always appreciate how you advise others to fly out agains the wind so that you can have an easier time flying back home. My regards to the dogs. Please scratch them behind the ears for me. Bob
@@IaninLondon I did notice that lol. I also went flying just for practice yesterday as I clearly need it. Also, I am about to get into the groove of publishing again and I’m looking forward to telling that drone’s recovery story soon.
Tried my Mini 2 in near similar conditions (out of curiosity). Had the same issues. Did ok, but really struggles. Also noticed, the camera is a little jerky when trying to pan (yaw) left and right.
I suppose in one sense it does depend on what is meant by "handle" strong winds. To my mind that means, for drones at least, that they can fly in winds up to the stated speeds, not that they are unaffected by those winds. With the exception of the Mini 2 they all handled the winds admirably, but all were affected to one extent or another. Personally, I would not expect any of those drones to fly "normally" in winds approaching their maximum ratings. But that's my interpretation. Nice video, many thanks, again, for making and posting these videos.
I've done the high wind test with my drone also. Although I inadvertently flew it with the wind and had to fight coming back. The problem was the wind was greater than 45 miles an hour and the drone was barely making headway and the battery was running down quickly. I ended up having to tack like a sailboat against the wind to get it close enough to home where I could get underneath the buildings and trees and landed safely.. As far as the speed goes I think for safety reasons the EVO 2 are governed at a set speed even if you had a 60 mph return wind it would probably keep it under it's control speed. At least that's what I found when I was flying with the wind that it's top speed still didn't exceed the speed limit of the drone. One thing's for sure though when the battery says it's low it's time to get it landed. Because if you don't it'll fly itself to death trying to get back to the takeoff point and just stop and hover till the batteries run down If it don't have a clear landing point. I found that out one day when returning back to the take-off point in a parking lot that it decided it was going to land and wouldn't allow me to control it over three more feet so it would land in the parking lot instead of on top of a car. It just sat there and hovered and fought my controls. I ended up having to grab it out of the air and hitting the kill switch lol
Yes, the speed is always limited not to exceed the spec'd max speed for the mode you've chosen, even flying with a very strong wind. And don't push the battery :)
Good vid, answered some of my questions. I’ve been a Mavic Pro flyer for years and just recently got into the DJI FPV drone. While I was watch someone’s video I noticed when he hand landed his done, instead of using the controller to shut it down he just tilted his wrist 90 degrees and it stopped the motors. Been doing like that it ever since. Wish I would have known this years ago.
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Two Points: 1. The Mini 2 was NOT in Sports Mode despite the screen shot; watch this: ruclips.net/video/E0TQT50J5_s/видео.html
2. the Autel is defo in Ludicrous Mode despite the Obstacle Avoidance indicator being green; watch this: ruclips.net/video/eSAcT16XyXw/видео.html
Would the Air 2s have had the same problem of not being in sports mode? You lifted off with it already in sports mode so I would presume it has the same safety mode as the Mini 2?
@@stewartbladensb I checked the flight logs for the Air2S and that was defo in Sports mode, presumably because I had left the Fly App open on my phone and simply changed drone and remote. No consistency on the app for this screen bug.
i am one drone pleas brother
My yaw is so fast in sports mode I definitely know when I'm in that mode. 👍
On rare occasions I've taken on a strong wind, it is less stressful on the machine to take a sailing approach, i.e. don't go directly into the headwind. Zig Zag a little to reduce the apparent wind speed you are up against.
Glad to know I got the tough one. Air 2S performance is top-notch!
Consistent winds here in Texas, thanks for reinforcing the golden rule! Loving the Mini 2.
The best bit was when your dogs were playing around the 7:15 mark haha
I’m not at all surprised! LOL I have the Air 2S and I can say it is my best drone to date.👌💯
Better than the 2 pro. What do you think of the fixed aperture?
@@m77ast The manual apature is defenetly a plus, but I´d rather have 5.4k and 4k60 than it.
But the Mavic Pro 3 will be a burner I guess
@@froznfire9531 why 4k60 the drone is already flying slow and most drone shots are already in slow motion.
I still shoot at 1080p and don’t see the benefit of 5.4K.
I don’t understand why you value these over the aperture. I understand that there is no dof in drone footage but surely you want to be able to set aperture exposure.
I love 4K 60 on my camera but I don’t understand why I would need 4K 60 on a drone.
Perhaps you can help me to understand.
@@m77ast I like 4k60 for action shots (I film MTB and skiing sometimes). For normal shots it's not needed though. 5.4k is great, I upload at 4k and 5.4k either gives me a sharper image or the ability to crop or reframe and so on. I use 1080 120fps and 4k60 pretty often
Soo you are saying that the fixed aperture is never a problem.
What time of issues have you got soo far from having a fixed aperture.
Brilliant result from the Air2S, expected much more from the Autel. Thanks for another informative video Ian.
Awesome video, man the Air 2s was coming in "HOT" when you flew it back. I love my air 2. Take care!
Buying the DJI Mavic Air 2s was a great decision for me. Camera, features and coping with wind - all fantastic. It is such a pleasure to fly. I have also just purchased the Mini 3 pro which I have yet to fly. I had the Mini 2 which I gave to my niece's husband. It did surprisingly well in wind. But, I took your advice when it stopped moving against the wind and I lowered my altitude and got back in 'sports mode'. The wind had shifted. I initially launched into the wind, but a kilometer out, the wind shifted. Yes, I was freaked out, but, I remembered your advice and got the Mini 2 back to the launch point. Thanks!
Air 2S is still up there as pretty much the best all rounder..... :)
I’m honestly surprised. I feel like the Air 2s did the best but the Mini 2 did much better than I expected.
Well, the Mavic 2 Pro has a much larger surface area when it's at an angle forward.
The drone design is more focused on low profile when hovering, to avoid the tilting of the aircraft, but not so much for high speed.
Mini 2 is a little beast!
@@NB-pj4cj well, but it's not powerful enough to fight strong winds properly. That's why I've chosen the Air 2 :)
@@RubenKelevra and He didn’t use the sport mode on the Dji mini2
@@NB-pj4cj That is right. 😁. I have mini 2.
Looks like the Air 2S knocked spots and the Mini wasn't too shabby either. When I fully master my Mini i'll be looking to get the Air 2S from this test. Thanks Ian.
Great vlog! I really wanted you to send out the air 2s again, just to see if the wind had risen a bit making the latter flights harder work. There is also the possibility that the air 2s aerodynamic snout may be helping it. Looks like a Porsche 928....👌🏾
Keep posting, keep flying! 😎👍🏾
I was wanting to see that as well. As a scientist I'm forced to point out that you would really need a consistent wind tunnel, or at least some localized real time wind indicators to make any accurate or semi accurate test. Even a comparison of the video at each takeoff might give a rough indication. But, I'm also an artist, and the artist says I really enjoy Ian's content!
Yeah, me too. Great point! I thought the winds picked up quite a bit after the Air 2S maiden flight.
Nice observation about the Porsche :)....I was thinking more of a 911, but you are closer to the truth.
Mini2 travado, é um indicio que vento estava muito forte mesmo no inicio.. mas concordo.
Hmmm... it's not just the power of the drone, but the wind load resulting from the surface area presented to the windward side. Interesting. Glad to see that Ted was there to help. 👍
Love this kind of content. Helping us decide which drone to get. Got my eyes on the DJI Air 2S for quite some time now. I think it’s time to cave in.
Do it :)
Brooke, I have had DJI units in the past, and they are great. I purchased the EVO II Pro about 2.5 months ago, and am so impressed with the quality of video and ease of use. We documented a side-by-side (ATV) trip to Moab Utah. I literally had about an hour of flying time. Beautiful videos even having such a low amount of practice flight time. Not sure how difficult it is to get these devices in your location, and price matters. IMO, the EVO II is the best buy, especially if you're looking for top-notch video recording.
@@reddirtwarriors4846 yeah but 2.7k au vs 1600au big difference in price considering the air 2s is nearly as good in every area.
Is there a budget Air 2s??
@@asdfbill8020 autel lite+
Instructive ;) , i got the AIR 2S some day's ago and now know it's the best on wind :)
I too was surprised by the results. I really thought having watch you other video on the Evo 2 it was going to smash all the DJI's in the wind test. Thank you for doing this test.
Thanks for your windy U tube. 6 weeks I've had my Air2S combo. Mavic Air, Mini2, Air 2S. I thought Air2S combo+carefree for$2,000 Ozi was too much. But 6 weeks later, very happy. Good value for my 💰. Air 2 s is easy to operate, and I hate wet days!! I want to fly
This is interesting. The larger drones might have more power but they are also larger in size and thus the wind acts against them more. The Air 2 seems to be a great balance of size and power which is why it did best. Of course, in conditions where you SHOULD fly your drone, the bigger drones do have significant benefits.
While the weight argument is certainly true it might also have to do with the torque of the rotors.
Upgraded to the Air2S after my Mavic Pro 2 was stolen a month ago. Absolutely love this UAV and it's camera! Good video comparison.
Awesome video! I have been nervous to fly in high winds with my new Air 2s, so thank you for showing it can handle it. On a side note, I love your Corgis playing in the background. LOL
Great comparison Ian, the only way to proof this would be to sent them all up at the same time, same height etc! There's a challenge for ya!
Really good video flow. Perfect intro! And you talk fast which is essential for tech video engagement. Been looking for a channel with the right flow style for a channel were working on and this is it.
Loving our Mini 2.
Cheers for the good words 👍🏻👍🏻
Bye the way, I love how you tag the times for each flight. Attention to detail and quality. Thanks.
Greetings from a Brit living in Cocoa Beach, Florida! We are in our " Windy Season" right now. I haven't flown my Mavic Mini for a week, until I came across this video. Ian, I actually learned a few things from you (fly against the wind out, with the wind coming back), so thank you for your Droney Wisdom. You have a beautiful home and a couple of awesome dogs! When are we having that beer. Cheers!
Hey Daryl! Thanks for the support and the good words! I absolutely loved Cocoa beach when we rented a condo for a week a few years back, sadly before I had my drones.... What a truly beautiful spot! :) Ted is great fun to film with! Yep, maybe we'll need some Zoom beers soon!
@@IaninLondon Zoom Beers are awesome.
That wind sounds beautiful there 🌬️
With winter approaching here in NZ it’s good to see my newly acquired Air 2S can perform well in the wind if need be. Thanks for the test Ian.
After this test, I am more thinking of bypassing the Air 2, and going straight to the 2s. With winter approaching here in Australia as well…. It’s certainly a consideration 😁
@@andrewsaunders307 I have the Air 2 also. The motor strength and flight characteristics seem similar so you can’t go wrong with either. Just depends on if you need the better camera or slightly better transmission signal of the Air 2S for the price increase.
@@YourreelmemoriesAu As a Landscape Photographer, I’m considering it for the higher resolution and reduction in colour banding. I can edit around this with the mini2. But it’s always nice to have a good bit of kit to take photos
@@andrewsaunders307 it’s a no brainer then. I’ve already noticed less noise and better colours compared to my Air 2. The increased resolution is also a welcome addition.
@@YourreelmemoriesAu to be honest I am not sure that the Air 2s is better transmission than the Air 2 in theory yes but not in practice me thinks and as for the better camera I am a 1080p guy with all settings on Auto
Thanks for that Ian. A real life test and I’m now getting an Air 2S. Ted obviously doesn’t like dayglo colours. We had a Westie with the same attitude.
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Nice wind test. I have the Evo 2 Pro also and last week ran into some heavy winds here in Chicago. Had the same issue you were experiencing but I was in normal mode not ludicrous. I figured the obstacle avoidance was limiting the angle the drone could fly at, so I switched it off (just touch the green OA symbol in the upper right hand corner of the screen) until it turned red. Evo 2 then easily handled going into the wind at its top speed in that mode - 22 mph. Did not try it in ludicrous, but my guess is it would probably work the same. Try switching off the OA when going into the wind and see what happens. I see the MP2 switches off the OA in Sport mode, probably the same issue - OA was preventing a steeper angle.
I will try that..... Makes sense....👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Tried this in my latest video. Annoyingly, no difference..... ruclips.net/video/eSAcT16XyXw/видео.html
Great video, I found the Autel EVO2 Pro video feedback very clear and not breaking at all unlike others were breaking up. Thank you.
Nice video, Ian. However, in my opinion, I think a better test to include for any wind rating test of all the drones would be "how do they hold position and stability in such strong winds?" Reason that is relevant is that is where you are going to be filming and/or taking photos. I have an Autel Evo 2 Pro, and DJI Mini2 + Mavic Air 2: while all fly for speed just as you show here in this video, for actual video or still photography, the E2P provides a rock steady platform even in high winds, and the results show in the videos I have recorded with it along the coast here in Southern California, with some very high, gusty winds on the bluffs at the beach. I also never had any doubts about getting it back to the launch point, something I have had with my Mini 2 for the obvious reasons you demonstrated here: Your point about returning with the wind is Spot On critical at those times! Also - The E2P RTH function in the wind is still more accurate than either of my DJI birds.
Lastly - I recommend turning off the Radar Map in the Autel Explorer and DJI Fly apps: gets rid of the annoying beeping while keeping the OA benefits.
Keep the excellent vids coming - I like the views from around the UK!
Hi there. Good points. I've found all the models excellent for producing super-smooth video when stationary; I guess maybe a better test is a 1 second still picture using a dark ND filter to extend the exposure time. That would show how well the drone is holding it's position.... But ultimately, this was a good bit of fun, just to make sure none of them blew away! :)
I have the original Mavic Air and it does pretty well in the wind. Top speed 45 mph and I fly it at the coast all the time. My favorite now is the mini2 but it does seem to drift while flying in sports mode even with no wind. There must be a mass/weight factor in there as well. Nice comparison video.
Thanks! The Air 1 slices thru wind; it's very nippy..👍🏻
Thanks for doing this test. It looked like and sounded like the wind really picked up towards the end.
All these are very capable UAVs and all have incredible optics. One can split a lot of hairs trying to decide. For me it came down to the Geofencing issue so I went with Autel.
I doubt I will be out in those winds but after watching this video, I see I can still go out in lesser winds and still do good work.
Nice little demo Ian
It’s 11:30 pm on a Friday night here in Western Australia and I’m off to bed
Look forward to your next one mate
Cheers
Thank you for the information! The weight factor and mass for each drone is significantly different, which is one of the reasons why your results came out the way they did. Another drone person on RUclips loss their Air 2S, because it did not handle properly in the high wind, and their Mini 2, did a much better job in the wind that day. Did you see their video? I appreciate your hard work and effort in providing everyone with the best information and results from all of your drone tests!!
I am unsure why the Mini 2 would do better than the Air 2 S on the same windy day...
@@IaninLondon there's a little more to this than mentioned..! The Mini2 was kept to the coastline (protected), the Air2s was sent out right off the coastline and got caught in v strong winds....
Yesterday I flew my Mini 2 in winds around 17mph (around 27.35kph). It did fine in both normal and sport mode flying forward but it did have a bit of trouble holding the altitude when hit with 25 mph (around 40 kph) gusts. The app showed the compass and IMU as normal but I think I'll recalibrate and try again on another windy day.
Nevertheless it does only weigh 249 grams so if I try flying into a tornado I don't expect it to hold it's position.
Ian an observation- you flew the mini and air 2 at 15m ( less wind) above ground the 2 pro at 25m. The autel between 17-23. I’m not surprised at the results- I think the pro 2 got unfair comparison as it flew higher than others -that said i have Mini 1 and M2E both great to fly flown in windy conditions both handle well the M2 pro series are great bits of kit ,
Thanks for your videos always. Good to watch and learn something new most times 😁
Yes, I noticed that in editing.... I don't think there's a huge difference between 15 and 25metres tho, as usually the wind gets far stronger above 50 - 60 metres...
@@IaninLondon I guess but at over 20-25 m less cover from trees - but yep get your point -thanks anyways Ian I always enjoy your posts 😁.
“Mark in St Albans”
Great video! Love your dogs rambling around 😁
Had the air 2s for a couple of weeks coming from P4P and i just love it in the words of David Dickinson "it's the real deal " Great video thanks Ian
But no where near cheap as chips..😉
Love your channel man! Unbiased vids are what I and I think other people like to see! Can't wait for more content regarding the ma2 and air 2s!
The Air 2s was the only one that didn't had that strong wind warning! It means that it can handle more....
Sherlock Holmes
@@karlparn2369 😂😂
I came for the drone testing.. But honestly stayed for the dogs. 😂
Hi Ian! Great test. Thanks for doing this. The most surprising thing for me out of this test is that video performance from the Evo II is so pretty! Cheers!
It's a rainbow of obstacle avoidance! :)
The Air 2s is my first drone ever to own and fly, so I guess I have set the bar really high for the next upgrade in a distant future.
Good comparison test, Ian! Even the Mini2 was a surprise.
Air 2s combo all day errday boiii
It’s funny when we had the strong winds over the bank holiday I thought Ian would be out there. Love the random dog appearances too!. Disappointing Autel performance. Air 2S looks most capable
6:21 he isn't batting an eyelid in this wind, trees and branches aren't moving half as much as much as for the mini smh🥴
Me (trying to learn about drones): "Wow, those are some impressive stats on those advanced pieces of technology."
Also me: PUPPIES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
XD
Awesome video Ian, though at 07:00 when you said the Air 2S was limited to "68 kilometres per second" I thought, flipping heck that's quick, works out at just under mach 200 😉🤣
Yep. Noticed that in editing..... Hence the pop up sub title 🤣
Great testing, with some surprising results. Thanks for sharing.
Cheers Ron 👍🏻
Glad I bought air 2s now.
Well done fine video.
The more I see of the Air 2 S, the more impressed I am with it. I would love to see you do a comparison video between the Air 2 and 2 S. Is the extra price tag worth it?
Thanks so much for the review, really enjoyed it.
I have the mini 2 and liked it but got the Air 2S last week. Not much flight time yet, but I love it so far. Both videos and photos better quality. Nice to see it can handle wind this well too.
@@66cotter How are you finding the Air 2? Is it worth the extra cash you pay for it over the Mini 2?
@@boomboom9479 my initial mini 2 had awesome videos, but the pictures weren't really impressive. I found them really soft. However I sent it to DJI for repairs and they ended up sending me a brand new one instead. Totally different serial number. That ones pictures are noticeably better, not sure why. In the meantime, I had bought the Air 2S. I don't see huge improvements over picture and video quality, but they are better for my taste. But if I would've had that replacement mini 2 before purchasing the Air 2S, I probably would've stuck with that second mini 2. That said, I almost exclusively use my Air 2S because it handles wind better and obstacle avoidance too. If these 2 things are really important, go for the Air 2S, but if not, the mini 2 is awesome still for what it does at less than half the price.
Passando pra prestigiar aquele like e fortalecer o canal 🤜🤛😉✌
Nice wind test and the new kid on the bock is a winner.....The Air 2S....👍🏼😉😎 thanks for sharing Ian...👍🏼
i diont think so. with al things concidered (exact same wind speed and direction, agl, and fresh batteries), m2 platform is stronger and faster. unlocked it can fly over 90km/h (this is real wind m2 wind resistance to hold position, imo)
Thanks for the video very helpful I have the mini 2 think I will stick to mini 2 and not fly in the strong winds the cost of the more expensive drones is the problem
Well done Ian all drones home safe again, very interesting results thanks for sharing another great TEST, regards TJK UK.
Liked!!! It's a surprise that the air2S perform well compared to 2Pro. Thank you for sharing Ian. Best regards from the Philippines.
The most
important thing, the dogs have fun 🥰
Yep 🐾👍🏻
Great stuff as always Ian. No way I’d be sending my little baby up in wind like that! 😬
Love Ted having a good scrap in the background 😂😂
Very impressive strong wind test, thanks for sharing!
Surprised with the lack of performance with the Autel but I did notice the Air2S was lower than the EVO & M2P at only @15m as opposed to @25m. Could make the difference as you’ll be aware. Well done Air2S though 👍👍
Very true.
You need to rewatch, the Air 2S was the one that flew at 25 mph not the Evo or M2P
Nice comparison, mate!
Ted looks in vicious mode 😂😂😂. Another great, informative vlog. Thanks 👍🏻
It's play fighting..... They do it all the time :)
@@IaninLondon I know… just had to watch the vlog 3 times… once to once you, once to watch Ted and once to make sure I hadn’t missed anything 😂😂. Class stuff mate 👍🏻. Have you heard about the mini 3?
@@w00dy67-1 Only rumours......... :)
Very interesting results! Would have expected more from the Evo....!
After all these videos about the mini 2 being the only drone you need - glad the Air 2s scored some point back.
Really enjoyable and informative test, as usual. Thanks Ian.
Great video. The good old mini 2 always surprises me in a good way. Would have been nice to have seen the DJI FPV and how that would handle the high winds.
The fpv wouldn't have blinked at the wind.....👍🏻
I was very impressed with the Mini 2 and the performance of the Mavic Air 2S! I have the Mini 2 and the former Mavic Air 2 so I'm chuffed Ian! Take care and as always Egészségedre! (You know by now - eh?)
Only when you say Cheers at the end..... 😉
Hi Ian, nice surprise, air 2s👍👏
Great test. I think I can count on one hand the times I have had trouble with the wind flying drones, maybe because I respect bad weather in the first place and like sunny days to shoot video at. However, the DJi FPV in manual or sport does not care about wind at all in my experience, so strong moters, it just goes like a rocket ship.
I should have had the FPV out in this test too...
Yeah, but how well does the gimbal handle in the wind? Oh wait... :-)
Really interesting test Ian, was surprised the Autel did not perform as well. DJI seem to have the air dynamics right. I would guess the Mavic air 2 would perform similar to its upgrade the 2s👍
My "strong wind warning" is when it gets thrown sideways into a tree! 🤣
Great test! I have the M2P and Mini 2. My new Air2s will be here in 2 days (just sold my Air2), so this was a very pertinent test for me! You flew the M2P and the Evo higher than the others. I wonder if that had any affect?
Thanks for the great video!
Another informative video. Cheers mate. 👍
Brilliant ian really good test. Absolutely love the dogs 🐕 😁
I like it when manufacturers don't make empty promises
So happy I got the Air 2S.
I would love to see an inspire 1 v2 and an Inspire 2 compete in this test as their used prices are coming down and now inspire prices compete with the new prices of your drones.
I honestly thought the Mavic 2 was going to take the win. Considering everything I am glad I chose the right drone. I can't believe the Air 2s beat out the Mavic 2 Pro. I did think the Auto was going to do better than it did. If it was the size of the Mini 2. I think the Mini 2 would have beaten Autel.
I currently own and started with the Mini 2 as my 1st drone. I later into fall added the Air 2s and then finally the Avata!
I sure hope to see more future tests for performance like this on other drones. Maybe, Mini 3 Pro, Avata, DJI FPV and whatever else you can get ahold of. You have a great testing area there. What a great place to do wind tests!
Thank you for the video! Hope to see more!
You gotta love DJI Gimbals!
Good afternoon sir.
Loving Ted.
Afternoon squire 👍🏻
Great test!. I got the air2s to film windsurfing so it looks like I made the right decision.
Interesting to see the comparisons in real life vs manufacturers claims!
That's helping me to make a decision to go get the Air2s. I'm still flying my 3 year old original Mavic Air. Time to upgrade!
You will love it....
Less drones, more Ted.
Thanks for the video. 🙏
I’ve been waiting for this 😁😁😁
Nice comparison ,BUT on Mini2 when u switch Sport mode before take off u r actually in Normal mode even though the telemetry in screen reports Sport(u can check it in the flight log), it is a well known bug... Edit:
That's why u got only 36km/h with tailwind
Yes indeed! Well spotted and the subject of the next video I uploaded! Really annoyed; need a new wind test!
@@IaninLondon Looking forward for your wind test!
Nice video Ian. I always appreciate how you advise others to fly out agains the wind so that you can have an easier time flying back home. My regards to the dogs. Please scratch them behind the ears for me. Bob
This sounds like a philosophy of life 😂
A wind test with the Inspire 1 would be intetesting
Awesome vid especially since it’s always windy here.. or it’s always windy when I want to film. Thanks for doing this!
No worries Dewie! I included the bit on finding your drone and using the satellite layer with you in mind...... ;)
@@IaninLondon I did notice that lol. I also went flying just for practice yesterday as I clearly need it. Also, I am about to get into the groove of publishing again and I’m looking forward to telling that drone’s recovery story soon.
@@coloradomallcrawlers Can't wait! :)
Tried my Mini 2 in near similar conditions (out of curiosity). Had the same issues. Did ok, but really struggles. Also noticed, the camera is a little jerky when trying to pan (yaw) left and right.
I suppose in one sense it does depend on what is meant by "handle" strong winds. To my mind that means, for drones at least, that they can fly in winds up to the stated speeds, not that they are unaffected by those winds.
With the exception of the Mini 2 they all handled the winds admirably, but all were affected to one extent or another.
Personally, I would not expect any of those drones to fly "normally" in winds approaching their maximum ratings. But that's my interpretation.
Nice video, many thanks, again, for making and posting these videos.
Yep; very true; this is more about showing that they don't get blown away! :)
Congratulations. Very impressive Drone ,many thanks
Great as always pal! Love the doggies playing 🤣
Mavic Mini and Air 2 really have very good video transmission.
I'm surprised too with results, thanks Ian for this test 😉🙃
That's amazing. If I had to buy a drone today, I'd go for the Air 2s.
I've done the high wind test with my drone also. Although I inadvertently flew it with the wind and had to fight coming back. The problem was the wind was greater than 45 miles an hour and the drone was barely making headway and the battery was running down quickly. I ended up having to tack like a sailboat against the wind to get it close enough to home where I could get underneath the buildings and trees and landed safely..
As far as the speed goes I think for safety reasons the EVO 2 are governed at a set speed even if you had a 60 mph return wind it would probably keep it under it's control speed. At least that's what I found when I was flying with the wind that it's top speed still didn't exceed the speed limit of the drone. One thing's for sure though when the battery says it's low it's time to get it landed. Because if you don't it'll fly itself to death trying to get back to the takeoff point and just stop and hover till the batteries run down If it don't have a clear landing point.
I found that out one day when returning back to the take-off point in a parking lot that it decided it was going to land and wouldn't allow me to control it over three more feet so it would land in the parking lot instead of on top of a car. It just sat there and hovered and fought my controls. I ended up having to grab it out of the air and hitting the kill switch lol
Yes, the speed is always limited not to exceed the spec'd max speed for the mode you've chosen, even flying with a very strong wind. And don't push the battery :)
Good comparison video Ian
Good vid, answered some of my questions. I’ve been a Mavic Pro flyer for years and just recently got into the DJI FPV drone. While I was watch someone’s video I noticed when he hand landed his done, instead of using the controller to shut it down he just tilted his wrist 90 degrees and it stopped the motors. Been doing like that it ever since. Wish I would have known this years ago.
I don't like flipping it down as it's stress on the props and motors.... I keep the left stick down to stop the props, but that's my take.... :)