Anatomy of a Mavic Mini Flyaway - How Not To Lose Your Drone
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- Опубликовано: 28 июл 2024
- A flyaway is one of the scariest things that a drone pilot will ever have to contend with. Even though they are rare, it’s important to understand the factors that may cause a flyaway and how to recover quickly so you don’t lose your drone. In this first clip in the series, I discuss two environmental factors that lead to most common flyaways and tell you how to save your quad. Please let me know if you have any questions and thanks again for watching!
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This video should be a requirement for both new and experienced drone pilots. It's highly educational, and the detailed explanations effectively convey the message. The teaching style is also commendable.
As someone starting out in drone flying that was so useful. It also explains why when I was practicing flying low over grass the mini kept going lower. I kept correcting it but was baffled why it was happening. Now I know. Thanks Rick.
This video should be required watching for all new pilots, and old timers as well. I personally have had one fly away (when I first got my drone and had no idea what I was doing) , but I have also since then had to step in and help with 3 different flyaways with friends. They panicked and in two cases I was able to grab their controllers and w/exception of pointing the camera down (since all were well within vlos) pretty much handled as you suggested and managed to regain control and fly home. Pretty scary stuff. All three of these flyaways were I believe EM/radio interference so hopefully you will broach that topic next. What I did notice with all 3 of them, was the EM/radio interference may have caused the flyaway, but just turning the craft and changing elevation down even 20ft. seemed to restore the connection. Where we fly is a hotspot for EM and radio frequencies with 3 airports nearby, plus Ames NASA Moffet field, plus a lot of RC aircraft in the air as well. This is a carve out zone for RC aircraft that sits in the middle of a lot of radio frequencies so, you do have to pay attention. Great vid! Cheers.
I think the bottom censers can be the blame too if there not working right and just drift off.
I'm surprised it doesn't just return to hone
I always keep the drone within visual line of sight and rarely below 25% battery capacity. That way, many problems are avoided. (25% on landing).
Thank you for what you said about flying over water.
Again, seems like crappy design. If there is a known issue with VIO conflicting with GPS over water at low altitudes then the system should disable VIO. There should be an option for the pilot to select over water flight which takes this into account.
Could the pilot have handled it better with knowledge and previous experience? Yes, but the system is poorly designed which is the cause. Did they not test it over water?
@@The_Summit_Wanderer I'm still fighting the temptation to fly over the farm pond.
Justin Roysdon Guy, water is a given. Just like swimming in the ocean if you get far out from the beach it will take you out to the ocean. It’s the waves and wind the make the water more powerful.
Mini Gps Locater' & - Zip Tie a Painted 'Sealed' Nerf Football To The Top of Your Drone if Over Water ' No Sinky! -😶
One of the best and helpful videos I've watched. I try to be extra careful when it comes to wind and I have the Evo1. I still get nervous when flying and have to build up confidence. So far I've never had any problems, but have to learn to relax more and enjoy the hobby. I only know that any day you go home with your drone. IS A GOOD DAY. Thanks for the posting of this video.
Yup ,Chasbro Chas ,me too I try to be very careful now cause these things ain't cheap.
Chasbro Chas
Same here you have a way more expensive drone then I do but I know my drone can go further I’ve seen plenty RUclips videos about that. I still fly my drone as long as I can still physically see it that’s as far as I go LOL I’ve only had it for about five days now but it’s funny I thought I was the only one now I know I’m not LOL as long as I can land my drone and go home you’re right it’s a gd day 😂👍🏼
@@TAZ0300 For the amount of times I fly. I sometimes wonder if I should of spent that much money for my drone. Still it is awesome. Going to check out your site as it's fun to watch other peoples videos. Stay well Taz.
I’ve was scared at first also. Just make sure you do a pre flight check and be sure everything’s working properly. Don’t take off on or near metal or high electric objects. I had “one” fly away back in 2015. After that I was so scared to fly I thought I was done with drones. I’m glad I didn’t..... I have hundreds of hours flying and iam confident each and every flight Uav forescast is the best advise I can give for starters it will give you great wind readings at different altitudes etc. Hope that helps.
This is the first video I've seen of yours. Have to say I saw an impressive amount of professionalism and knowledge packed into a video. Great job and thanks 👍
Thanks for the video, I am a new Mavic air 2 owner. (love it), and after flying it in some wind I feel I can trust it to a point. But I want spend plenty of time on the basics. When you were talking about pointing the camera straight down to check for obstacles (great idea). here is what I learned about the mavic air 2 to pass along. You can set up the grid lines to include an x in the middle, then face the camera down. use the x to position the drone over a landing area, then left stick down right on the spot the x marked. a fast way to get the gimbal looking straight down (double tap the left function key). gimbal back forward, double tap the left function button again.
Keep up the videos:')
Never experienced a fly away with my Air 2S. (Knock on wood) But, operating various sized boats on different bodies of water over the years, I’ve developed a great respect and fear of the wind. I simply don’t put my drone up or take my boat out passed the breakwater, if I think the wind might cause me problems. I do both activities to relax and have fun so on windy days I’ll simply stay home or grab my metal detector and go to the park to find some lost jewelry or pocket change. I’m a fair weather flyer. Having said that, great informative video full of good information.
Situation awareness is the key. Future drones will have it.
Just bought the Mavic Mini and received it last Wednesday, only have about 20 minutes flying .
Will sure watch the winds before flying and will practice to lower down and return . And will avoid low flying over water or elsewhere .
Thanks for your great explanation you do a great job ! Just sub also 😉👍
H&S 👩❤️👨🌈
From Boisbriand Québec Canada 🇨🇦
I love the brevity and clarity of this man for this channel.
I've been cool with drones for a bit, flown a few, it's nice.
Finally bought my Mavic Mini. Had error 40002 gimbal issues out the box, but it's working now.
Can't wait to see what I can do with this drone. Thanks for this channel and the way you present information, I love it.
I wish I had seen this video before going to Aruba last October. I was flying low over the water, which was very still, and suddenly the drone started to descend. I was so stunned by this that I literally froze and watched as my drone went down into the water. Thanks for the excellent info.
Seeing this kind of video reminds me why I subscribed to your channel some time ago. They are always informative and help me, as the Boy Scouts say, 'be prepared'. I just bought my first drone (the Mavic Air 2) and this video will help keep my blood pressure down! Keep up the great work!
You always give great advices, thanks Rick!
Thanks for the tips Rick! I have a Mavic Mini & this really helps in trying to being prepared.
Thanks So MUCH, Rick! I fly over lake erie a lot and never knew VIO could betray me trying to get those low boat shots!
I orded my Mavic Mini yesterday, i can't wait to get it. Drone Valley is a good youtube channel to watch before you get your drone so you know what to do, and not to.
Informative and instructive as always. Thank you
Great tips. Much appreciated, thank you!
Thanks, Rick. You provide sound counsel.
Very informative. Flawless delivery. Thanks
Rick, I broke into droning with a Snaptain S5C and it was a good move before I bought my Mavic Mini. My first day outside with the Mini I had 3 accidents in the cemetery. Into a tree, into a granite wall and cut my thumb when I tried landing on my hand. That put me in my place and since then I've only had 2 accidents, one as recently as 2 days ago when I flew backward into a tree because I didn't have eyes on! My grandaughter saved the day by finding the quad on the ground under the tree (I did use Find My Drone). I know it must've fallen 20 feet onto the thick grass and is OK!
I am subscribed to many channels but I get the most out of Drone Valley. Being an engineer myself I have the same perspective and pretty much everything you say is clear and enlightening. You speak quickly but very efficiently in your composition. It's like speed reading.
Watching your altitude is a huge part of flying and makes complete sense. The first thing I do is take off straight up while yawing until I have a clear view in all directions. I note my altitude and add 20 ft. to RTH altitude. It is working for me so far.
Your videos are excellent. Even my wife watches with me and she has surprisingly been very supportive of my new hobby. My only other hobby is guitar but I haven't been spending as much time with it lately.
Anyway thanks for doing what you do. You're so right about how you become attached to this, like a pet that has feelings. Before I launch I think ok Mini, you better come back and in one piece or I'll really be upset. I haven't named it yet but yeah, that's coming.
Thanks!
I’m a drone newbie but I don’t fly a DJI Mavic (Mini). My chosen weapon of choice is a Holystone HS720e which I have owned since Xmas. All I can say is thank you from the bottom of my heart for steering me and my drone in the right direction. ❤️😎❤️
Hi Rick, thank you for all the information you give out. You answer questions, I never had.
Brilliant video. Thank you so much!
You are spot on when it comes to keeping calm when it comes to a flyaway. Had my first one last night I got a little to high high and a good old Kansas wind gust sent it right into a tree. Major factors were pilot error had it to close to the tree trying to fly around it and race back down the street. My saving grace’s were that I had the guards on and as soon as it went into the tree I hit the Emergency stop button and got a good visual on its orientation and flew it out and landed it. Then spent the next 45 mins cleaning the green leaf spray off of the drone and having my wife and neighbor laugh at me because I got cocky.
Drone Valley I'm a New Mavic Mini owner & I haven't flown it yet & I have been watching as many Videos as I can To learn about the Mini & how the Best way To Fly it ! Thanks for such a Great Video !
I haven't got mine yet but thanks to Rick and others on RUclips I'm learning so I won't have a flyaway 🙂
That is some absolutely incredible information, thank you for taking time to share
As always, fantastic information, thanks Rick. Keep up the great clips.
Tks for sharing Rick, it will aware us on environment for our next fly
Hey Rick great advice! Thanks for sharing it with us.
EXCELLENT explanations. Learn more in one of your videos than in entire playlists of other channels
Thank you for explaining VIO! That is the first that I have heard it explained.
I just got the Mavic mini for my son, and he is loving it. I appreciate your info. On this video I don’t have a drone of my own and this is my sons first and just doing some research this video actually covered very important information I am going to share with my son. Thanks.
Great advice, Rick. I have found the UAV Forecast app (although not perfect) does give me some basis of wind & gust speed from 33 AGL to 400' AGL.. But as you point out nothing can replace practical experience, follow alerts/instructions on controller, and a contingency plan with good old common sense. Above all "DO NOT PANIC!"
Correct ,Doug Crum.
What a great video. I'm a new Mini owner, trying to educate myself as much as possible to be a responsible and capable pilot, taking baby steps with the hobby. This is a really valuable resource for tips on how to make good decisions before and during flight, and how to keep your head when the situation goes pear-shaped. Many thanks for sharing!
Just purchased the Mavic mini 2 and looking at videos for flying tips. Your knowledge and advice has been greatly appreciated, thanks for taking the time.🇬🇧👍
Great information Rick! Definitely had wind issues with Mavic Mini, usually went to sport mode to get it back..great idea about rotate camera down and dropping down a bit to get out of an out of control wind current. And thanks for explaining the VIO fighting the GPS, especially don't go too low over water..good to know!
Great information Rick! Enjoying your content. My fly away that I still managed to recover from was gusty wind in a non gps lightweight drone that I called the frisbee. Lesson learned I was worried it would fall in someone’s landscape. I lowered altitude super fast falling through the sky and was able to bring it back only by luck not skill.
I truly appreciate your honesty and detail. Have not moved up to mavric line or above yet. However the knowledge you share is key to me becoming a better pilot. I'll keep all the information you shared as I consider my next purchase.
Wow, I’ve been flying for many years, before drones, radio control, etc., somehow, I always learn something from your programs. Keep up the great job!
Thanks Rick, a great video, very informative and having had a flyway some time back the advice is dead-on. Cheers from Cyprus in Europe.
Great information. Thanks for taking the time to be so informative
Thanks for an excellent tutorial! As a newbie to drones I greatly appreciate this sort of content. I look forward to the additional vids you plan on this topic. Also, please consider doing other vids that deal with other issues drone pilots might encounter. There's plenty of equipment reviews, but few that I've found on the nuances of flying drones. This vid impressed me enough that I liked, subscribed, and turned on notifications - thanks again!
Thanks for the informative tips. I’m a new mini/drone owner and experienced a fly away on my 2nd flight. I’m glad I still had line of sight...
Thanks, very valuable info. Getting my first drone this week (Mavic mini) and so I'm trying to take on board as much as I can before I start flying.
Thanks Rick and yeah I leaned about the Mavic Air and wind real quick. Great little drone but after needing to put down a mile out and going to get it I sold it. Every flight I alway pick out "what if" spots to land the drone and they've come in pretty handy. Good video Rick
Excellent video. I am LOVIN’ my MM! Insane that we have access to this kind of tech in our time. Don’t take anything for granted!
Great advice. Love my mavic mini. I live in AZ. On very windy days, it usually won’t let me go very high. But it does ok in slight wind and gives excellent warnings when it is windy at higher levels. And I never will fly down wind without at least 75% battery due to the fear of not enough power to fly back into the wind.
Great great video! Thank you for the positive support.
Rick I wish everyone would watch you. You teach me every time I watch. I brag I know a real drone genius. Hahaha I don't even know you. Had my mini 2 over 2 weeks and haven't got out of the yard yet. Went 20 feet up once and it moved about 3 feet and I didn't tell it to so down I came. Rick I'm 73 years old love the drone but can't afford to lose it. And it's my first one.
Just ordered my first drone (mini), and I'm glad I found this video clip, was very informative and will be watching it again to make sure I understand it before taking my first flight. Really appreciate your advice. And subscribing!
Your extensive knowledge really helpful for the beginners like me. TYSM for all your time and efforts. 😊
Very educational. Very clear and precise. I’ve learned a lot. Thank you.
I really appreciate your videos. Gives me more confidence that I can handle whatever comes my way. I got my Mavic Mini in February, but I have only flown it once. When I flew it from my backyard, all I kept thinking was there goes $400.00 if you screw up. I will keep watching your videos, so I can gain the confidence I need to just have fun. Thanks.
You are a breath of fresh air and appreciate the lack of ego. You can’t have analytical thinking with an ego. Well done. Very helpful information which I hope I never have to use, but if I do, I’m going to pull this out of my memory bank. Thank you for your videos and sharing your experience!
Another great video! Thanks for sharing!!
Thank you for your great advice!!
Great info, Rick. I’ve been reading about VIO since you talked about it in this vid. Amazing tech. I know of at least one drone that uses ONLY VIO. Anxious to see the follow-up vids on this series.
Wow! Some great advice that I have not heard on any other You Tube Channel. Thank you!!!!
Thanks this video was great to help as I begin to start flying my mavic mini.
I lightly hit the side of my shed with the rear prop on mine. It still flew fine that day with a very tiny chip in the prop. I was surprised the next day when I took it up it said it had a motor error. It told me to land it and it would beep and the motor with the bad prop would vibrate. It did it and I seen the chip in the prop. I was amazed that it could tell the difference in the prop given how tiny the damage was. I changed the props on that motor and it was fine. No problems at all. This Mavic Mini is just amazing for how tiny it is.
Rick, this is a REALLY informative video and a lot of common sense that will hopefully if it ever happens to me I will remember "Rick's advice". Many thanks for explaining in simple language in all your videos. Stay safe during this difficult time we are all experiencing.
Thanks for the time and explanation!!i have been flying for over a year and always learning something new! Greetings from a Cozumel, Mexico!
Very informative and detailed! You hit the nail on the head, FAA takes safety very seriously and this is brand new... so what we share truthfully about anytime there is an incident is what helps make the industry safer! Great Video!
Great information. Thank You
Great video, i will be waiting for your next tutorial. Thanks Rick
Thanks for all your good information
Excellent experienced advice.
Thanks Rick, very important information.
Oh I love nerdy explanations. I learned something new in this video. Thanks.
You're an excellent instructor. Great delivery, very earnest and trustworthy. Thanks for your insight and experience.
Great info and tips...thanks for making this video.
Just ordered my first drone, a dji mini2, I’m sure I will see all your vids before it arrives and I already thank you for your great advice.
Great Content Rick, thank you!
Great advice, thank you for this valuable information! 👍🏻
That's a great video Rick. Very helpful and very necessary! Thanks a lot and keep up the great work. It's much appreciated. Cheers from Aus.
Had a lightweight drone get taken away by the wind while flying at 100’ but I did drop altitude and bring it back by sheer luck. Thanks for this information! Always entertaining and worth watching! Love your products as well!
Great info. I'm a new pilot and have yet to even attempt to fly over water. This was most helpful. Thank you.
Hi Rick, another Brilliant video, I have learnt so much about drone flying from your videos,your a top guy, gained so much confidence from you, I have a mavic pro 2 and getting to grips with it.A college at work sold me his dji spark, so now can do more flying.
Thanks
Excellent as always.
Yesterday I had the exact “wind episode “. Low battery 30 and up mph wind , dusk, couldn’t determine direction because drone was not responding “hazy conditions “. Needless to say DJI phantom 4 pro was telling me “wind warning” for quite a while. I was however “lucky “ that I was at the RC club field with no one else around. I had the “good sense” to set the phantom down and took a walk to recover. Lesson learned .... High wind screws everything up. Drone seemed to be leaving because of high winds. I also decided I need a “sun shade” because I couldn’t get a good look thru the camera because of glare on small tablet screen. You are correct “it really put me in a panic”. Several Lessons learned.... Nice video, Thanks. Dan
Thanks. I just got my Mavic Mini on Amazon Day and you just got a bunch of the mistakes I was about to make out of the way.
I’m new at this hobby and today I received a Mavic Mini. I plan to get it up in the air tomorrow.
In preparation, I’ve been watching your videos which I find very educational on this field. I’ve already subscribed and want to thank you for your knowledge and will to share it.
Thank you , I am new to this hobby and want to learn everything I can. Your video's are VERY helpful!
You get a sub! Your videos are extremely helpful and helped me get an idea on what's important to know before getting some amazing shots. Just bought a mini 2 SE and it's been great!
Thank you very much for the information. Very very good information. Will make sure to keep the drone above 25ft over still ware or snow and bring it down to lower elevation when there is wind warning..
Good stuff, thanks for the advice.
This was very helpful thank you bro
great info, haven't had a fly away yet, but now know what to practice and prepare for
Wow!!! I just learned a lot. Thank you for the wealth of knowledge. I own the mini and EVO. You just answered a lot of my questions.
I enjoyed your informative video. i’ve been wanting to get a drone for sometime and have been doing a little due diligence about the DJI Mavic mini. Then I saw a review from PC mag that complained about connectivity issues and that causing me to become a little leery of the Mini. The good info you provided has me back open to considering the money. Thanks for the info
Thank you for the video, great stuff.
Awesome info thanks so much.
Practical INFO Thanks so much for sharing... Well done I'm subscribed .
This video is very informative especially for a new flyer like me. I never knew the limits of a Mavic Mini and the high flyaway statistics happening out there, until I saw this video. This gives me head knowledge of what to watch out for while flying my Mavic Mini. Thanks so much!
Very informative and logical! Sometimes I'll get too excited to go fly, and the simple things, like you mentioned, will totally slip my mind. Also, thanks for explaining how the VIO patterns work, and how flying over water relates to that. I'm happy to know that before I go ripping across a lake or pond. Thanks!
All good points thanks. I took my Mavic pro out today in very windy conditions, just to learn how much it can handle, and it was very good. It was a coastal area, so plenty of beach to ditch and recover, and very good practice.
I prefer my P4 in marginal conditions, it is a beast with a 4 cell battery, and fights against a reasonable wind, and as per your dog ref, I am very comfortable with it.
Good point about never actuate RTH if it is the wind.
Been flying for 5 years and never had a fly away, and only minor altercations with trees which deliberately extend their branches to snag you.
Awesome video - thanks for putting this together. I haven't had a flyaway yet - but am going to be around water and want to study up on what happens. The explanation was awesome.
A very informative piece of information. Vital for everyone. Well done.