DJI Mini 4 Pro vs The Gauntlet (Autonomous Tracking Test)

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  • Опубликовано: 25 сен 2023
  • Here's your complete DJI Mini 4 Pro Active Track test, putting it through the gauntlet to see how well it handles a variety of scenarios from tree tunnels to open conditions to forests, and plenty more! Buy the DJI Mini 4 Pro here (amzn.to/3PuGt9L), which helps support the channel!
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    (I had two mics on me, but I specifically used the Lav audio source for this entire video. The other mic was a backup.)
    Note: At the moment, I haven't yet found a good DJI RC2 (controller with built-in screen), as the existing DJI RC1 remote holders compatible.
    In this test I show how the new ActiveTrack 360 feature works on the DJI Mini 4 Pro, including both in open conditions and with trees. I also dive into the different FocusTrack settings for the ActiveTrack 360 feature.
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Комментарии • 732

  • @cirkuscederstrom
    @cirkuscederstrom 8 месяцев назад +358

    The thanos of drone obstacle avoidance testing. Impressive how you could continue to fly after the tree crashes!

    • @Dcrainmaker
      @Dcrainmaker  8 месяцев назад +5

      Thanks!

    • @swooshjj
      @swooshjj 8 месяцев назад +5

      yes,, thoses things are surprisingly strong

    • @Roboticdoughbull3k
      @Roboticdoughbull3k 8 месяцев назад

      ​@@swooshjjactually they're literally the complete opposite, it was a lucky crash Jake.

    • @caseyeberle7998
      @caseyeberle7998 6 месяцев назад +4

      ​@@Roboticdoughbull3klucky 4 crashes?

    • @isaacinmon4086
      @isaacinmon4086 2 месяца назад +1

      Depends what you hit. A tree with leaves and a bush underneath wont break it. But run in to a wall 4 feet above the ground at like 2 mph... busted..... but you cant really blame dji because these are made to stay under 250 grams which is quite difficult. You wamt something that can crash hard and be fine get there new fpv​@caseyeberle7998

  • @KevLaj
    @KevLaj 8 месяцев назад +215

    Very impressive in the tricky tests. 99% of users will never try to do what you have shown us and so the avoidance capabilities in play are likely to be more than sufficient for most flyers.

    • @BlownMacTruck
      @BlownMacTruck 8 месяцев назад +3

      Lol. I don't think you know many drone users then. Skydio (RIP) users put their units through things like this gauntlet pretty much every time they launch.

  • @DamienDavidO
    @DamienDavidO 8 месяцев назад +63

    lol you are legit the only reviewer I wanted to watch for the active track. Really like how you go about explaining how they function and how it’s come along from all the other drones.

    • @Dcrainmaker
      @Dcrainmaker  8 месяцев назад +1

      Thanks!!!

    • @halp_meh
      @halp_meh 8 месяцев назад

      same

    • @DamienDavidO
      @DamienDavidO 8 месяцев назад

      I had contemplated on the skydio but they made the decision for me when the announced that they were going away from consumer drones.

  • @rotary65
    @rotary65 8 месяцев назад +59

    It's absolutely remarkable that DJI has evolved their camera drones that much in only a few short years. When professionals were discussing the DJI mini when it first came out, no one imagined it would become this good. It wasn't even considered possible. The mini 4 pro represents an incredible technological achievement.

    • @PandaBearShenyu
      @PandaBearShenyu 5 месяцев назад +3

      in just a few years it's already gotten here, imagine another 5 years at this pace bruh, we'll get self flying drones before self driving cars

    • @gavinstuart6704
      @gavinstuart6704 3 месяца назад +1

      @@PandaBearShenyu i think itll reach its peak soon. A bit like smartphones first arrived every upgrade was huge, now its tiny incremental upgrades. I think the drones are still quite early in its development stage, but i 5 years down the line it will be tough to continually have such huge leaps

    • @kavorka8855
      @kavorka8855 2 месяца назад

      the cameras on dji drones are American, I think you meant the software

    • @bilibiliism
      @bilibiliism Месяц назад +2

      @@kavorka8855 no one mentioned nationality

    • @kavorka8855
      @kavorka8855 Месяц назад +1

      @@bilibiliism just a wrong thread 😬

  • @ididitfinallythankyou
    @ididitfinallythankyou 8 месяцев назад +32

    The best review of Mini 4 Pro so far. I'm still impressed with it's obstacle avoidance performance. Now, I just have to save some bucks to buy.

    • @zawaprz
      @zawaprz 8 месяцев назад

      I'm not impressed at all seeing how poorly it did with avoiding.. he was lucky.. I may not be, so on hold my decision to buy it.

    • @rdubs1705
      @rdubs1705 7 месяцев назад

      Hey just a suggestion, but there are retailers offering 0% financing 12 monthly payments (for the flymore package) . So like 100 bucks a month, no interest for a year. Great deal for this amazing tech if you ask me!

  • @itsthehumor95
    @itsthehumor95 5 месяцев назад +1

    Haven't watched you in a few years but anytime I am looking for a new drone, I stop in to see how you're doing. Thanks for being so consistent and always so thorough.

  • @ottosun12
    @ottosun12 8 месяцев назад +17

    Tracking test was awesome. Was very impressed with the Mini 4 performance, as well as durability. Look forward to seeing your wind test.

  • @epicbucketlist
    @epicbucketlist 8 месяцев назад +53

    This must be one of the most impressive tests I've ever seen. Great work, DC Rainmaker. It handled itself well despite the extreme tests you put on the little guy. I am surprised the Mini 3 Pro did better in obstacle avoidance scenarios.
    However, nothing beats Skydio2! Too bad they left the consumer market.
    -EBL

    • @yud0000
      @yud0000 8 месяцев назад

      Dji whooped their asses and donald could not get a grasp at dji.. however there are some oncoming issues with dji law in the future do your research

    • @5740902
      @5740902 8 месяцев назад +3

      Mini 4 pro you meant

    • @dnugros412
      @dnugros412 8 месяцев назад +1

      No, thats true the forward avoidance is better on pro 3

    • @BlownMacTruck
      @BlownMacTruck 8 месяцев назад +1

      The loss of the Skydio has set obstacle avoidance capable drones back multiple generations. It's depressing.

  • @1_amIcy
    @1_amIcy 8 месяцев назад +8

    I started shitting bricks at 4:08. The obstacle avoidance is honestly more impressive than I thought it would be

    • @r00kiet80
      @r00kiet80 8 месяцев назад

      Just got lucky in that instance

    • @damorgman
      @damorgman 8 месяцев назад

      @@r00kiet80 Yes, one thing confirmed, treeless branches are still our enemy and here comes fall with all these new drones.

  • @RonaldBrown59
    @RonaldBrown59 8 месяцев назад +2

    Great testing Ray, no one puts them through the torture like you do. And I was pretty impressed with how well it performed, and how durable it was after the crashes. Awesome video, thanks for sharing.

  • @bsaleem97
    @bsaleem97 8 месяцев назад +23

    Well done! Pretty impressive tracking. These small drones have come a long way since the DJI Spark 😄

  • @UngerTime
    @UngerTime 6 месяцев назад +2

    Lots of videos showcasing lutz, music, and other stuff...this is the practicality of the drone I want to see. Excellent video. Thank you.

  • @DMProductions
    @DMProductions 8 месяцев назад +8

    What a great location to test out active track 360 ! Jealous of this location! Nice video DC !

    • @Dcrainmaker
      @Dcrainmaker  8 месяцев назад

      Thanks man - much appreciated!

  • @psoon04286
    @psoon04286 8 месяцев назад +20

    OMG! This sent shivers up my spine as I can still recall clearly when I tried something similar with my Mini 3 Pro. One required a climb up a tall conifer to retrieve it and the other resulted in 7 of the blades shattered!😖

  • @brudermax7
    @brudermax7 8 месяцев назад +22

    From what i've seen watching a lot of reviews, if you activate the low to the ground mode, with your tree gauntlet, it works drop down low (less limbs at base of trees than top) and performance tracking should be a lot smoother

  • @bobwhitewo3b
    @bobwhitewo3b 8 месяцев назад +1

    Thanks Ray. Another very nice product review. I always look forward to your DJI drone reviews. Enjoy the nice weather.

  • @cheeheifoo9282
    @cheeheifoo9282 8 месяцев назад +1

    This is easily the most informative and entertaining video you've ever done!

  • @DetectingMyrtleBeach
    @DetectingMyrtleBeach 8 месяцев назад +7

    Excellent demo. Thanks. I have the original DJI mini without active track. I think this has convinced me to upgrade.

  • @SW-Video
    @SW-Video 8 месяцев назад +21

    I'd say this is more than an incremental improvement over the Mini 3 Pro. Excellent for what you used it for here. Yeah, those little leafless branches are the bane of even the best OA. Thin power and phone lines too.

    • @dannyhendy
      @dannyhendy 8 месяцев назад

      My mini 3 pro never hits branches like that in those lighting conditions. Let's see if the fish eye sensors compromise forward obstacle avoidance a little.

    • @GetUrOwnHandle
      @GetUrOwnHandle 8 месяцев назад

      To be very honest, I actually have footage from my Mini 3 Pro tracking me on my scooter, flying at top speed just above thin power lines in Sicily. It's scary looking back at the footage. But I gotta say, the Mini 3 Pro consistently handled the thin power lines well during my journey. At the same time, let's give DJI alittle more time to iron out all the kinks as this is a brand new drone and has a slightly different layout of the sensors to the Air3 & Mavic

    • @skyeblackledge2068
      @skyeblackledge2068 8 месяцев назад

      Yup even in manual mode I was following a river with my mini 3 and I narrowly misses a powerline in a section that was not in my line of site was very lucky could barely see it on the inflight cam feed

  • @ClearMind777
    @ClearMind777 8 месяцев назад +3

    Best active track test. Thanks for putting it through the ringer for us.

  • @JustinNaff
    @JustinNaff 7 месяцев назад

    GREAT videos!!! I've been contemplating a Mini 4 for a while and your videos on it have me sold.

  • @KamiL1Bojar
    @KamiL1Bojar 8 месяцев назад +4

    Best dji active track reviews on youtube

  • @thaovi2849
    @thaovi2849 8 месяцев назад +1

    Man, great upgrades from the previous mini’s. Good job DJI. Thanks for the awesome video.

  • @simonrabone
    @simonrabone 8 месяцев назад +2

    Thanks Ray - this is the review and the drone I was waiting for !

  • @vladivanovich
    @vladivanovich 8 месяцев назад

    First time viewer and I have to admit I like your backlog of videos and testing. Definitely a new subscriber!!

  • @carstenheinrichs8225
    @carstenheinrichs8225 8 месяцев назад +1

    I always love your Active Track Tests! Thx!

  • @carlthewinner
    @carlthewinner 8 месяцев назад +2

    I have been waiting for this video as soon as they announced it ahahha. Love your testing! Thanks!!!🎉🎉🎉

  • @gusmontano
    @gusmontano 8 месяцев назад +6

    WOW! That Active Tracking is amazing!!

  • @edittide9842
    @edittide9842 8 месяцев назад +11

    Great review Ray. No punches pulled😂 would love a review of the DJI care too!
    I think finally we have a Skydio beater. I figured the 3 might be good enough but didn’t go for it. I’m now ordering the mini Pro 4. Not even waiting for the famous wind test around the light house 😊
    DJI can thank you for this sale👍

  • @mq3868
    @mq3868 8 месяцев назад

    Great video Ray. I always love watching your drone gauntlet testing, while informative as always, there's the added bonus of a certain degree of suspense around if the drone will make it or where it'll crash into a tree. 😂

  • @mvp_kryptonite
    @mvp_kryptonite 8 месяцев назад

    Defo the toy for summer 2024. Super test also Ray! Iv been waiting with anticipation!

  • @ralfbecker2178
    @ralfbecker2178 28 дней назад

    Ein sehr interessantes Video, vielen Dank dafür. Ich hätte nicht gedacht, das die Mini 4 pro mit soviel Risiko so gut fliegt. Wie diese zwischen den Bäumen kreisend geflogen ist, ist genial, auch der Parallel Flug hinter den Bäumen, einfach genial.

  • @johnhwang8881
    @johnhwang8881 8 месяцев назад

    I love the way you talked to your drone, it made me feel an emotional connection to it 😅 I was actually cheering for the drone. Excellent review!!

  • @stewartrowley1
    @stewartrowley1 8 месяцев назад +2

    Well done, only you can show us how these machines really work.
    And you do it with a smile on your face. DJI are getting there. Cheers.

  • @jasonshortphd
    @jasonshortphd 8 месяцев назад

    Holy cow, I would have never even tried some of those scenarios. But good to see it handled it well. And I love how you encouraged the drone “ Well done little guy”!

  • @bennywallis1527
    @bennywallis1527 8 месяцев назад +1

    Such a Drone Dad.. Great job lil buddy. HAHA.. I've loved your videos for so long. Always having some comedic quality to them all. Even the dreaded Strava debacle.. As a Dji spark owner ( also thanks to you ) I find this pretty exciting to witness the future of drones that are available to many typically standard people and not the movie type drones that are ridiculous in price.. Thank you and what a fun video to watch..

  • @hipsterbm5134
    @hipsterbm5134 6 месяцев назад +1

    i love the way he encourages the drone

  • @BeautifulNorfolk
    @BeautifulNorfolk 8 месяцев назад +4

    Really nicely tested, thanks! And the Mini 4 Pro does a pretty good job!

  • @sk7262
    @sk7262 8 месяцев назад

    dude your my #1 tester goto for new electronics! thorough tests and honest! many thanks!

  • @taiwoonine
    @taiwoonine 8 месяцев назад +2

    Amazing tests ! Big fan of your videos :)

  • @thecorporategypsy
    @thecorporategypsy 8 месяцев назад +9

    Been waiting for your review

    • @Dcrainmaker
      @Dcrainmaker  8 месяцев назад +1

      Thanks!!!

    • @thecorporategypsy
      @thecorporategypsy 8 месяцев назад

      @@Dcrainmaker it was a good review and looking forward to the other reviews of yours that are coming

    • @misiakufal
      @misiakufal 8 месяцев назад +2

      @@Dcrainmaker comparing to Skydio's tracking, do you think it's still a long way to go? And now since Skydio is out of consumer market I hope DJI will put more effort to fill that gap :)

  • @DaveStern2
    @DaveStern2 8 месяцев назад +1

    Ray - stunning test. So awesome thank you. Super impressed with the software out of the box. Thanks for all you do.

  • @Gamingwithslinky
    @Gamingwithslinky 8 месяцев назад

    Great review Ray!
    You're my go too channel for drone videos and testing!
    I am really stoked to see how good DJI is getting at the active track game, and the new 360 feature is actually really sweet!
    Thanks for the review, looking forward for you to compare it against the skydio like you did with the mini 3 pro!

  • @TyronPowell
    @TyronPowell 8 месяцев назад +5

    Some crazy active tracking! Definitely going to purchase this!

    • @Roboticdoughbull3k
      @Roboticdoughbull3k 8 месяцев назад

      ... "Some crazy active track, definitely going to purchase this even though Dji knew exactly what they were up to when they released the 3 Pro without the side avoidance"... Congrats Jake, you did see the crash eh? Dji love's you guy's more $ than brains.

  • @uberacx
    @uberacx 7 месяцев назад +2

    Super impressive. I just got the Mini 4 over my Mini 3. I am not a big fan of autonomous flying due to lack of confidence in it but I feel like now is the perfect time to put some trust into the Mini 4. Incredible test Ray. Thank you.

  • @isaacharvey451
    @isaacharvey451 8 месяцев назад +3

    My dad had a Staaker drone that used a wristband to both follow objects and record audio- e.g. the audio became part of the footage by default. It didn't have object sensing capabilities, and long story short, it crashed into a tree as he was recording a video. It's nice to see advancements in the general industry- even if not every drone has every advantage(yet?).

  • @dennismarzan5770
    @dennismarzan5770 8 месяцев назад

    this is best review for active track out there, complete with challenging the drone and crashing

  • @pete1927
    @pete1927 2 месяца назад

    Probably the best demo I have seen… well done and you seem to have bonded 😂

  • @piotrszybicki
    @piotrszybicki 3 месяца назад +1

    I love how you cheer the drone.

  • @KoenMiseur
    @KoenMiseur 8 месяцев назад +3

    Man that was amazing especially for such a little drone!

  • @AlexanderHichez
    @AlexanderHichez 5 месяцев назад

    You are the BEST!!!! 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻 I just got mine yesterday!!!! 💪🏻

  • @d.a.b9611
    @d.a.b9611 Месяц назад +1

    This is the most anxiety inducing video I've seen in along time

  • @dbayboyds409
    @dbayboyds409 Месяц назад +1

    That was an awesome test!

  • @Yababy_Farva
    @Yababy_Farva 8 месяцев назад +3

    I'm sold. Good job

  • @belovedLion80
    @belovedLion80 8 месяцев назад

    Love this channel and its extensive tests, ya dig

  • @user-co5mx6wn3m
    @user-co5mx6wn3m 8 месяцев назад +1

    Your video review is unique, interesting, suspenseful and illustrative. The point where your drone hit the tree the first time was suspenseful and surprising. I thought it would not make it but it did. Tks.

  • @alantruett8880
    @alantruett8880 5 месяцев назад

    Excellent video. Completely sealed the deal on my plan to purchase.

  • @Zeadwing2pointoh
    @Zeadwing2pointoh 19 дней назад

    Love your content. Fun and informative!

  • @The_Daliban
    @The_Daliban 8 месяцев назад

    Thank you for your real world tests❤️

  • @jimi_sendrix
    @jimi_sendrix 8 месяцев назад +1

    After seeing the Mini 4 released yesterday I was more excited to see your video of it than of the actual device release itself 😂

  • @marufmustafa850
    @marufmustafa850 8 месяцев назад

    Very useful for beginners! Tq for this video! Love ya from Malaysia! 💜

  • @Sal4Ro
    @Sal4Ro 8 месяцев назад

    Awesome review! I didn't think I needed a drone until now; thank you!

  • @eoayeni5287
    @eoayeni5287 8 месяцев назад

    This is really insane! I'm sold.

  • @laStar972chuck
    @laStar972chuck Месяц назад

    Amazing value and clear concrete examples and cases you provided with this video !
    And the fact that it's the same location every time reallymake these tests reliable thru time
    Love the encouragements at little drony, really enhanced tone of video😊😂
    Like a proud dad cheering on his child to try a risky backfill that might break his legs😂😮😮
    Such a simple setup and yet such an effective video. Wow !❤❤

  • @CabrioDriving
    @CabrioDriving 8 месяцев назад

    What an awesome test. I liked it a lot. Impressive how beautiful videos it records

  • @EliMandarin
    @EliMandarin 6 месяцев назад

    What a brilliant test! I love it! Thank you!

  • @TheSonsOfSimon
    @TheSonsOfSimon 8 месяцев назад

    Very impressive! Fun to watch!

  • @xrakin
    @xrakin 8 месяцев назад

    best review i have seen after a long time . nice

  • @n0t_fast
    @n0t_fast 8 месяцев назад

    Just bought it, it my first drone, I’m very exited, it’s so cool

  • @christianlewisphotography6910
    @christianlewisphotography6910 8 месяцев назад +1

    That’s a great little drone and a brilliant test.

  • @SkyTouch08
    @SkyTouch08 8 месяцев назад +1

    Appreciate the test bro. The mini 4 pro is really impressive

  • @fanb0y777
    @fanb0y777 8 месяцев назад +1

    Great review, it answered all my questions. I am getting one. thanks!

  • @faelc
    @faelc 6 месяцев назад

    Thank you for the video!! It’s amazing!! 😊

  • @jaamaan123
    @jaamaan123 2 месяца назад +1

    Excellent video !

  • @kennethhamburger9859
    @kennethhamburger9859 8 месяцев назад

    Best review of the mini 4pro yet

  • @SpeedsterIG
    @SpeedsterIG 8 месяцев назад +5

    That's what I call a real test!

  • @yoshuachuachannel6103
    @yoshuachuachannel6103 3 месяца назад

    i felt it, how intense when POI mode activated... this content was great... cant wait for your others...

  • @MrWarwickJones
    @MrWarwickJones 8 месяцев назад +1

    Loved your video and presentation style. I will say, when you were using the 3D map at round 5:20 that was a perfect opportunity for a quick VoiceOver introducing the 3D map feature rather than text alluding to something upcoming. Plenty of empty spaces, and you are demonstrating a perfect use case for this feature.

  • @brunogt1982
    @brunogt1982 8 месяцев назад +1

    Awesome test brother thank you 👌🏽

  • @jordenkraaijeveld569
    @jordenkraaijeveld569 8 месяцев назад

    Nice video, i was amazed by what drones can do these days

  • @stephendoggett190
    @stephendoggett190 8 месяцев назад

    That is very impressive! What an improvement on the 3.

  • @naversdoery
    @naversdoery 8 месяцев назад

    thanks for the video,, you did really good to review the autonomous tracking mini 4 pro

  • @pksteffen
    @pksteffen 8 месяцев назад +5

    That’s so much better and pretty amazing. I need to upgrade for sure. The skinny branches without leaves are hard for a pilot with FPV goggles to see even with digital, so no surprise there but as you say, its response to that situation was odd. Don’t go up! 😂

  • @ERone43
    @ERone43 8 месяцев назад

    Great vid. I ordered one. It’ll be here in 2 days. My first drone. Can’t wait!😊

  • @51Drones
    @51Drones 8 месяцев назад

    Well done Ray!

  • @adrianglessner5979
    @adrianglessner5979 8 месяцев назад

    Nice work dooder. Really impressive for such a small drone.

  • @Epic.F.P.V
    @Epic.F.P.V 8 месяцев назад

    Really good video. Very informative and fun to watch thanks 👍🏻

  • @DigitalicaEG
    @DigitalicaEG 8 месяцев назад

    YAAAAASSSS been waiting for this!!

  • @strycinek
    @strycinek 6 месяцев назад

    Amazing test, man

  • @5Komma5
    @5Komma5 8 месяцев назад +1

    Very nice review. This looks so good that I now need to find a reason to get one 😁

  • @spicygaming8779
    @spicygaming8779 8 месяцев назад

    Never knew you already made a review!!

  • @tronziebit
    @tronziebit 8 месяцев назад +1

    I was wating for this torture test...thank you. Next, light house wind torture...😎🌪️

  • @mohantyjams6031
    @mohantyjams6031 8 месяцев назад

    Best mini 4 pro demo in all internet

  • @Somanybeats
    @Somanybeats 8 месяцев назад

    I was not expecting a crash video lol. Thanks for the upload

  • @AndreiPOV
    @AndreiPOV 2 месяца назад

    Wow, that backflip and quick recovery by the drone at 13:37 was totally impressive! I had my heart in my mouth for a moment there, but the way the drone regained its balance was simply amazing! Unfortunately, the drone fell off after that.

  • @melissatvchannel
    @melissatvchannel 8 месяцев назад

    Now I can decide which drone to buy. thanks for sharing 👍

  • @invadertube
    @invadertube 8 месяцев назад +1

    Good test video!

  • @SM-bm6fj
    @SM-bm6fj 8 месяцев назад

    Thank you so much 🎉🎉

  • @danmontoya1102
    @danmontoya1102 8 месяцев назад

    Best tracking DJI drone so far, I think I’ll purchase one. I’ll never put it into the situations you did during this test thou, Always wait for your reviews. Thank You.

  • @lucienhikingdroneflying2543
    @lucienhikingdroneflying2543 8 месяцев назад

    Thanks for the testing 👍👍