I've seen elsewhere on RUclips that the gimbal camera cover isn't designed to stay on when flying since it blocks the air intake behind the camera which is used to cool down the internal components, there are two exhaust vents at the rear of the Mavic like a car that I've noticed on mine push out a lot of hot air. Down here in Florida you definitely want to have as much cooling capability when flying, maybe not so much in colder states like Ohio :-)
@tim wells - Thanks for the feedback! - Little update: From what I have heard DJI has confirmed that the slit in the cover allows for airflow to cool the Mavic and is no longer an issue... Blessings, S.O.
There are vents and a cooling fan behind the gimbal. Leaving the plastic dome on the Mavic will run hot which will ultimately shorten the lifespan of the Mavic.
Someone told me this and then I looked at the plastic bulb more closely and discovered there is a slot in the dome to allow proper air flow. Take a look and see if you agree. You may not. But I think that's what the slot is for.
If you go to the DJI store and look at the listing for the gimbal cover at m.dji.com/product/mavic-gimbal-cover you can see it is made for "Protects gimbal and camera from collision, dust and water during transportation and in flight."
Duck Landes yeah I used the cover with out the gimbal clamp sense the video said it was ok . I quick got a error message saying my camera motor was over heating
Just a quick heads up you are improperly calibrating your compass. First do not have the remote and tablet near your Mavic while calibrating. Second you rotate the aircraft like there is a post in the center not in that circular patter you are doing. Also aircraft is not calibrated on it's side second calibration is done nose down! Look at the manual. You need to give out correct information Guys!
I've forgot the gimbal clamp twice but I finally decided to quit using it and just use the cover. I bought an aluminum case that holds 3 batteries plus other accessories and don't throw it around so the gimbal only needs the clamp if you are traveling. Especially if you put it on the seat of your car and have to stop fast the whole case is going to jolt everything as it flies off the seat so the lock would be a good idea.
I did the same thing and saw someone comment somewhere to attach a piece of ribbon on the clamp so you will see it and be reminded to remove it. That works well for me.
Good idea. I have a "Remove Before Flight" ribbon that I used for a lens cover on the GoPro when I was flying the P2. Need to find it, drill a small hole, and attach it to the clamp. Oh my, advancing senility that comes with old age is a bxtch! Flew real planes for 30 years and RC for 40, seems I should be using a pre-flight check list. :)
I've had mine for around 3 weeks now, I've changed the C button on my right hand to centre focus, it makes things easier than using the phone screen. It's a wonderful little quad, and in sure I'll still be learning how to get the best out of it in 6 months from now.
Thanks for a good video. I was told that the protective cover for the camera should always be removed before flight, because the drone has ventilation behind the camera, which will not work properly (since it blocks the airflow). So I always remove it. I would suggest u guys make a test, to actually see if the drone gets warmer? (with the cover on of course).
I'm using a modified dome from F-Stop Labs which I purchased on Amazon. Yes, there are those who have 3D printed these, but wherever you get them, they work great to offer some degree of protection to the gimbal in a crash situation, as well as act like a lens shade when the angle of incidence of the sun is forward. I've only seen it get into the frame when in sport mode and only when radically moving side-to-side, quickly braking, etc. Great way to have the advantages of the dome and a lens shade, too. Basically, it stays on all the time and I store it with the rubber boot over it to protect the lens. Only remove it to take off and put on the gimbal clamp... Great vid! Thanks!
two years later this was helpful, good stuff, been a mavic user since June 17 so thanks def didn't know about tripod mode for those hyper lapse, awesome
Another video said that he got overheating with the plastic camera shield on. You can see the vent behind the camera. The shield restricts the air-flow. Sorry but I don't remember which video that was, but he did open the Mavic up to show the insides.
Robert Shaver it has been confirmed by DJI that it's perfectly safe to fly with the gimbal cover on, it has a slot cut into it to allow air flow through for cooling - but initially this was a worry agreed
I agree Robert, flying with the plastic camera shield on, will impede airflow for cooling, especially when flying in hot climates. Drone Valley did some temp. test regarding this. Bob
Robert Shaver If you go to the DJI store and look at the listing for the gimbal cover at m.dji.com/product/mavic-gimbal-cover you can see it is made for "Protects gimbal and camera from collision, dust and water during transportation and in flight."
Regardless of whether or not the dome lets in enough airflow to keep it cool, this really isn't very good optical plastic, causing more issues than not with the imagery. As bobclarie mentions, environment temperatures would make a big difference on whether or not to fly with it.
Just received my Mavic Pro Platnuim, my friends keep asking me to fly it. I keep reminding them of the Harley Davidson rule. Want to drive it, "Go Buy your "F'n own" sounds bad but after one of them got on my 46' Flathead and got weak-kneed and dumped it on its side "STANDING STILL", I became a real, realist. Great Video !
Thanks for the quick and helpful video. Having had my Mavic for one month now, I'll add that I prefer to fly with a dedicated tablet or at the very least have airplane mode on otherwise receiving a call mid flight can be a scary experience.
tripod mode just makes it super slow and stable. so just pick a direction and fly there (using up almost a whole battery) and then speed up the footage. the cars look fast and the drone speed seems like a normal shot.
I didn't read through all of the comments to see if this was mentioned or not, but just FYI, your compass calibration dance was different than what DJI's tutorial video mentions. During the second part, they recommend having the gimbal facing downwards. I have performed zero calibrations on my Mavic since receiving it, and have had no issues at all.
i think its actually really important to mention the supportive clip that holds the gimble steady for transport reasons. Even maybe show people how to take it on or off properly. If you get it right its very easy.
FliteTest Always! Now I just need to finish the FT Explorer that I got for Christmas and learn to fly that. Then onto the Sea Duck that I've yet to start on.
The firmware was already up to date on the mavic that I recived in the UK. so far it has managed to battle in 30+mph winds well, make sure to avoid rain though there are allot of spaces that water can get in.
In camera settings you can adjust the maximum horizontal view of the gimbal by another 30 degrees! Could be helpful if you want to capture anything above the drone
Thanks for making this. It's helped me for the fact that I'm a novice to cinematic efforts using a drone. One thing I would have liked to see here, and please just take it as face value, is that since you talk about firmware updates, updates, updates is that you would have suggested using DJI Assistant 2 for an option or linked in the description as this makes it much easier to check updates. Using the controller alone will not always show them. That is something I've learned in different forums. Always looking forward to your videos.
Great video guys. I didn't know about the USB connection to a tablet. Great tip. However, I disagree about leaving the camera protector on. It does make the footage look worse and it blocks air flow. There is a vent behind the camera where air should go in. The cover blocks it and can cause the Mavic to heat up more than it should. Any thoughts on this? Thanks for the video!
I like the aerial time lapse...great stuff,. For the white balance for photography, if you shoot in dng raw, white balance can be adjusted in Lightroom in post so no need to mess around with that in camera
I'm used to dealing with manual camera settings as I used them with my DSLR all the time. The issue with this on the mavic is how well you can see the screen. Often before I even start to fly I'll sit the mavic on a flat surface and point it towards something (preferably a white object) so I can really dial in the white balance. I haven't done a lot of night flying but when I was trying to get a nice city horizon shot I ended up just setting everything to auto because there wasn't enough reference on the screen to really dial in the optimal manual settings.
Great Video. What's your (plural, so everyone chime in here) favorite command to map to the C1/C2? Mentioned in the video was the focus, what else are good to have here?
Raptor50aus You sir are a genius! OK, maybe a stretch, but that's a really good idea. I was just about to drop money I don't have on one of the fancy mods: I may yet but I'll try the Velcro first!
Great Job....2 things you might want to note on the video.......1.)You cant zoom while in 4K but you can on 2.7k or lower and 2.) If you use the bottom usb port then you need to disconnect the usb cable from the side of the remote or you may have connection issues.
I think the last tip is more important that the credit its given. Leaving the clear cover on when you are not shooting video for a production is a really good idea. Especially if you are playing with the active track features. When doing anything that is more high risk, you should leave the cover on. If the mavic crashes, and the gimbal is not covered, its may get caught on something ( like a tree branch) and the weight of the mavic will break the gimbal mounting plate where the gimbal is attached. ( personal experience and there other others on youtube that have posted videos of the likes) There is no way to purchase only the plate from DJI, so it will cost you a refresh. If the Gimbal is covered its less likely to get caught on anything in a crash.
Nice one guys. I've got a question after owning a Mavic for 24 hours. Can you explain how the Mavic and phone manage media? Eg. Why an SD card and why does it leave a copy on the phone? Is this low res only? What's the best workflow for extracting you footage? Thanks!
Good information in your video Sir. Recently i have purchased Mavic Pro. You have shown glare problem in shots. This happens in my drone also. So what is the solution for that
FliteTest, you should work on variable geometry aircraft, similar to the Ames-Dryden 1 (aka the AD-1). I'd love to see variable geometry implemented on an RC aircraft.
Thanks guys, very useful video. Can you please expand a little on the cool timelapse? Is timelapse an option on the camera? Or was that a fast video played at low speed. Cheers.
shouldn t the cap for the gimbal be off otherwise there won t be enough air intake (the air intake is right behind the gimbal). you re in a snowy place so that probably doesn t matter too much, but for people in warmer places, having the cap on will overheat the motors.
Moving timelapse is cool! Probably really easy with the autonomous modes too! I've seen the stop-motion stuff on the ground but that is really time-consuming compared to this. Great tips guys. Oh, yeah, and that Arrow with the aged metal and rivet paint scheme in the background is awesome.
FilmTrain The best way is to set your camera for timed burst pictures (not video), then set a slow speed while using Tapfly, Orbit, or waypoint. You can try focusing pn one particular object, or a general area. You can play around with speed and altitude, but a constant altitude will be smoother. Even more options are available with some third party apps like Autopilot or Litchi. Hope that helps!
Re; leaving or taking the cover off the camera - the fan intake is directly behind the camera, so if the cover is left on the fan can't suck cold air to cool down the heat sync, and may overheat!
Can you guys do a video on the Mavic for some better settings ok both cameras and video modes in manual. Basically going through the various settings and what you can do to get better quality. Also would love to know best settings for the gimbal to give it a nice smooth transition side to side and up/down
Great video. What setting does the camera need to be on to perform the time lapse. We are getting a house built and I want to do a time lapse video over time.
great video as always. I ordered a mavice back in november and it still hadn't shipped by mid january, so after saving up a little extra money I ordered a phantom 4 pro and so far i love it, the only thing that I would have liked is the portability of the mavic, but the better camera and extra sensors are nice :P keep up the great work guys, got into drones because of this channel
You sound very knowledgeable so can I please ask your advise re the mavic I have just got. The mavic box arrived a bit beaten up to begin with but it seemed ok inside. I started setting it up having watched loads of RUclips videos already so was quite informed re this procedure. I noticed that it didn't want any firmware updates at any stage and some other bits on the app set up were missing too. Once the app had started and it said ready to fly I had no view from the camera, just a black screen behind all the icons. I was told by DJI to use a different device so instead of my iPhone 7 plus I used my iPad Pro 9.7". No difference, the camera still didn't show a picture but I could hear it trying to focus continuously. I phoned DJI and they said it was just a software issue. So I did as they said and downgraded and then upgraded and for the first time I had firmware prompts so I thought all was well. Started it all up, said it was connected and ready to fly etc but still a damn annoying black screen! 3 firmware updates done in all but camera still not working. I tried to fly it and all I could do was very basic, no fly to home etc as the buttons did nothing. The gimbal is ok and moves correctly however. I followed DJIs request re e mailing proof of purchase and evidential photos and I'm 6 days on and dji still won't send a label to send it back as they won't make a decision on what's happening next so I am left in limbo and not happy at all! Have you any suggestions for both i.e. Software suggestions and how to get DJI to pull their finger out and do something. Thank you so much for your time. Regards Moira (have just subscribed)
I've actually heard that the camera cover is not at all intended to be used during flight. The reason is that it traps the internal heat trying to escape through the front vent. Temperature readings of the underside have been taken both with the camera cover on and off immediately after flight and the temperature difference was significantly higher with the cover on. Do either of you know about this?
Tip : If the drone does not hold it´s usual stable gps position it could also be that there are not enough visible satellites, so it may not be a compass error. This happened to me once, my Phantom3 Advanced was not hovering properly, so i checked UAVforecast and visible satellites were only 6 instead of the 15-20 average and there was a thick haze with blue sky above ( very strange weather). Thanks for the tips guys, enjoying your channel especially the drone vids :)
If you want to use a iPad mini with the USB port make sure the micro USB cable on the side of the controller is unplugged otherwise it won't work. Took me ages to figure that out. And has anyone had any overheating issues if you leave the gimbal clear cover on as it obstructs the air intake vents? Stuart
The plastic cap on also has another (major) disatvantage - il blocks the front air intake into the cooling system. The mavic heats significantly more when flying with it on. I would not recommend it unless, maybe, flying through clouds (which I don't think it's recommended anyway).
Just ordered one and I'm super excited to play with it,Heres my question,I have a set of Walkers Google's 4, Is there a way to make them work with the Mavic? Thanks in advance,Great channel.
Watch youtube video on cutting out plastic dome at camera perimeters to remove plastic in front of lens to stop glare and the rubber guard still fits for transport.
Excellent tip about the iPad guys, thank you... I was wondering what that USB port is for. What are the gloves you're using that still work on touch screens?
caution to leaving the clear cover on the mavic camera. great protection, however it does not allow the airflow into the unit properly and it could overheat. I left my cover on and the fan kicked up to high speed and i got a warning the the drone was over heating. I landed immediately. Note i just got my mavic and i absolutely love it.
Helpful video. Even though I'v flown RC for years, this makes me more confident about buying one, just because of the camera tech side of things. Thanks! :-)
Great tips, thx. I love the Mavic Pro, the easiest drone to fly. I got it last week, with a couple youtube videos I was up on the air, it handles very easy. impressive footage, I did my editing with Final Cut. EASY!!!!! all done in the same day. I went hiking; my bottle water was heavier then my Mavic Pro. I LOVE IT, great work DJI.
Thanks for the information on the Mavic Pro guys. Super helpful. I plan to be buying one soon or at least a drone so I was happy to see this video for sure. All the best with your channel.
Hi I watched I think was Drone Valley and he said leaving the front cover on can cause overheating issues ? Also seen another tube vid where somebody modifies the cover to stop the pro's reflection by cutting a precise hole in it ? I enjoyed your video. I haven't ordered my Mavic yet still trying to convince myself to spend $2500.00 NZD for the combo.
Great tips!... Thank you.... Just got the drone and I am am a newbie on drones... and I just can't figure how do I know if the Intelligent Battery firmware is up to date... A message popped up saying that the firmware has to be updated and so I did and was successful, but I was not sure really if the battery firmware also needs an update... and if so, what about the spare batteries?
Hi those were really some good tips. One question you talked about zoom and if someone is taping and doesn’t want to hear the prop noise you keep the drone far and zoom, but I noticed when u click to zoom you can hear the peeps. Is there a way to mute these peeps? Thanks.
Do you guys have any tips regarding maintenance? Meaning maintenance for the motors, oiling certain parts or stuff like that? Regularly aircrafts have some mandatory maintenance every certain amount of hours, just wondering if that is the case for the Mavic, and Drones in General.
When you calibrate the compass shouldn't you rotate the craft around its axis rather than around your body? The image on the app seems to imply rotating the craft on its axis.
It's my understanding that leaving the clear bubble cap will over heat the Mavic because you are blocking the air flow cooling system that is just behind the gimbal.
How is Mavic's autopilot? I would like to use mine like the Hover Camera Passport when I'm on vacation to take selfie videos/pics. Is this easily doable or do I always need the remote handy?
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When will you guys do the inspire 2
Did a bunch of filming for it in Florida this weekend!
Coming soon :) -Austin
FliteTest I live in Florida
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Oh wow, Tanki Online, very unusual in RUclips comment sections.
I've seen elsewhere on RUclips that the gimbal camera cover isn't designed to stay on when flying since it blocks the air intake behind the camera which is used to cool down the internal components, there are two exhaust vents at the rear of the Mavic like a car that I've noticed on mine push out a lot of hot air. Down here in Florida you definitely want to have as much cooling capability when flying, maybe not so much in colder states like Ohio :-)
@tim wells - Thanks for the feedback!
- Little update: From what I have heard DJI has confirmed that the slit in the cover allows for airflow to cool the Mavic and is no longer an issue...
Blessings,
S.O.
There are vents and a cooling fan behind the gimbal. Leaving the plastic dome on the Mavic will run hot which will ultimately shorten the lifespan of the Mavic.
Someone told me this and then I looked at the plastic bulb more closely and discovered there is a slot in the dome to allow proper air flow. Take a look and see if you agree. You may not. But I think that's what the slot is for.
If you go to the DJI store and look at the listing for the gimbal cover at m.dji.com/product/mavic-gimbal-cover you can see it is made for "Protects gimbal and camera from collision, dust and water during transportation and in flight."
Duck Landes Where I'm at here is 35℃+ so overheat might be a problem, but under normal conditions it gets enough air through the slit.
Duck Landes yeah I used the cover with out the gimbal clamp sense the video said it was ok . I quick got a error message saying my camera motor was over heating
Just a quick heads up you are improperly calibrating your compass. First do not have the remote and tablet near your Mavic while calibrating. Second you rotate the aircraft like there is a post in the center not in that circular patter you are doing. Also aircraft is not calibrated on it's side second calibration is done nose down! Look at the manual. You need to give out correct information Guys!
^^^ This.
Sorry Patrick what does "This" mean?
"This" means that Patrick agrees with what you said and believes it is true. :P
So they need to fix their video that has incorrect information on it.
They need to give out correct info? What did they say that was wrong? If anything they just didn't cover everything.
Tip, remove the gimbal clamp before you start it up!
I'd hope that's obvious and wouldn't need to be a 'tip'!!
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I've forgot the gimbal clamp twice but I finally decided to quit using it and just use the cover. I bought an aluminum case that holds 3 batteries plus other accessories and don't throw it around so the gimbal only needs the clamp if you are traveling. Especially if you put it on the seat of your car and have to stop fast the whole case is going to jolt everything as it flies off the seat so the lock would be a good idea.
I did the same thing and saw someone comment somewhere to attach a piece of ribbon on the clamp so you will see it and be reminded to remove it. That works well for me.
Good idea. I have a "Remove Before Flight" ribbon that I used for a lens cover on the GoPro when I was flying the P2. Need to find it, drill a small hole, and attach it to the clamp. Oh my, advancing senility that comes with old age is a bxtch! Flew real planes for 30 years and RC for 40, seems I should be using a pre-flight check list. :)
I've had mine for around 3 weeks now, I've changed the C button on my right hand to centre focus, it makes things easier than using the phone screen.
It's a wonderful little quad, and in sure I'll still be learning how to get the best out of it in 6 months from now.
The Mavic is awesome had min for over 3 months now. Loving it. Creating Documentary videos with it on my channel. Thanks for this video.
Thanks for a good video.
I was told that the protective cover for the camera should always be removed before flight, because the drone has ventilation behind the camera, which will not work properly (since it blocks the airflow). So I always remove it.
I would suggest u guys make a test, to actually see if the drone gets warmer? (with the cover on of course).
I'm using a modified dome from F-Stop Labs which I purchased on Amazon. Yes, there are those who have 3D printed these, but wherever you get them, they work great to offer some degree of protection to the gimbal in a crash situation, as well as act like a lens shade when the angle of incidence of the sun is forward. I've only seen it get into the frame when in sport mode and only when radically moving side-to-side, quickly braking, etc. Great way to have the advantages of the dome and a lens shade, too. Basically, it stays on all the time and I store it with the rubber boot over it to protect the lens. Only remove it to take off and put on the gimbal clamp... Great vid! Thanks!
two years later this was helpful, good stuff, been a mavic user since June 17 so thanks def didn't know about tripod mode for those hyper lapse, awesome
Another video said that he got overheating with the plastic camera shield on. You can see the vent behind the camera. The shield restricts the air-flow. Sorry but I don't remember which video that was, but he did open the Mavic up to show the insides.
Robert Shaver it has been confirmed by DJI that it's perfectly safe to fly with the gimbal cover on, it has a slot cut into it to allow air flow through for cooling - but initially this was a worry agreed
I agree Robert, flying with the plastic camera shield on, will impede airflow for cooling, especially when flying in hot climates. Drone Valley did some temp. test regarding this. Bob
Robert Shaver If you go to the DJI store and look at the listing for the gimbal cover at m.dji.com/product/mavic-gimbal-cover you can see it is made for "Protects gimbal and camera from collision, dust and water during transportation and in flight."
Regardless of whether or not the dome lets in enough airflow to keep it cool, this really isn't very good optical plastic, causing more issues than not with the imagery. As bobclarie mentions, environment temperatures would make a big difference on whether or not to fly with it.
For beginners wanting the protection while learning to fly, would it be an option to drilling some holes through the plastic to increase airflow?
Aerial timelapse with tripod mode - oh yes!
Just received my Mavic Pro Platnuim, my friends keep asking me to fly it. I keep reminding them of the Harley Davidson rule. Want to drive it, "Go Buy your "F'n own" sounds bad but after one of them got on my 46' Flathead and got weak-kneed and dumped it on its side "STANDING STILL", I became a real, realist. Great Video !
Thanks for sharing these usefull tips. Received my Mavic Pro Fly More Combo friday the 28th january 2017 and all Firmware Updates were done.
Awesome Pierre! That is always a nice thing to have it all updated! We hope you enjoy it as much as we did!
Good luck and happy flying!
S.O.
Thanks for the quick and helpful video. Having had my Mavic for one month now, I'll add that I prefer to fly with a dedicated tablet or at the very least have airplane mode on otherwise receiving a call mid flight can be a scary experience.
After watching many vids about the Mavic and being a new drone and Mavic owner, this was the best info ! thanks guys! Execellent!
Great tips! I think we suppose to remove the camera cover when flying, because it blocks the air vent behind the camera.
love a video just on the timelapse please ?
tripod mode just makes it super slow and stable. so just pick a direction and fly there (using up almost a whole battery) and then speed up the footage. the cars look fast and the drone speed seems like a normal shot.
I didn't read through all of the comments to see if this was mentioned or not, but just FYI, your compass calibration dance was different than what DJI's tutorial video mentions. During the second part, they recommend having the gimbal facing downwards. I have performed zero calibrations on my Mavic since receiving it, and have had no issues at all.
i think its actually really important to mention the supportive clip that holds the gimble steady for transport reasons. Even maybe show people how to take it on or off properly. If you get it right its very easy.
I got mine in mid December. I absolutely love it. I ended up getting a Pelican Storm case to hold it and all of my accessories for it.
NICE matt! That is a pretty cool way to go! Glad you love it, we know we do!
Thanks for watching and commenting bud!
S.O.
FliteTest Always! Now I just need to finish the FT Explorer that I got for Christmas and learn to fly that. Then onto the Sea Duck that I've yet to start on.
Thanks guys! I just got my Mavic Pro a couple of days ago, and your video was very helpful.
I like this!! Just preordered a Mavic Pro today. I think its still not ready for delivery in Norway. I hope it comes soon!
Great tips thanks. What about the transit clamp for the gimbal? Should I be locking the gimbal every time?
Many thanks
Great video. Would you guys give some more tips on the tripod time lapse idea? What are the camera settings? Video or an actual photo time lapse?
The firmware was already up to date on the mavic that I recived in the UK. so far it has managed to battle in 30+mph winds well, make sure to avoid rain though there are allot of spaces that water can get in.
In camera settings you can adjust the maximum horizontal view of the gimbal by another 30 degrees! Could be helpful if you want to capture anything above the drone
Thanks for making this. It's helped me for the fact that I'm a novice to cinematic efforts using a drone.
One thing I would have liked to see here, and please just take it as face value, is that since you talk about firmware updates, updates, updates is that you would have suggested using DJI Assistant 2 for an option or linked in the description as this makes it much easier to check updates. Using the controller alone will not always show them. That is something I've learned in different forums.
Always looking forward to your videos.
When mine finally gets here I shall pit these amazing tips into practice
Great video guys. I didn't know about the USB connection to a tablet. Great tip. However, I disagree about leaving the camera protector on. It does make the footage look worse and it blocks air flow. There is a vent behind the camera where air should go in. The cover blocks it and can cause the Mavic to heat up more than it should. Any thoughts on this?
Thanks for the video!
I like the aerial time lapse...great stuff,. For the white balance for photography, if you shoot in dng raw, white balance can be adjusted in Lightroom in post so no need to mess around with that in camera
Isnt it supposed to be calibrated with gimbal facing the ground on second calibration?
I'm used to dealing with manual camera settings as I used them with my DSLR all the time. The issue with this on the mavic is how well you can see the screen. Often before I even start to fly I'll sit the mavic on a flat surface and point it towards something (preferably a white object) so I can really dial in the white balance. I haven't done a lot of night flying but when I was trying to get a nice city horizon shot I ended up just setting everything to auto because there wasn't enough reference on the screen to really dial in the optimal manual settings.
Great Video. What's your (plural, so everyone chime in here) favorite command to map to the C1/C2? Mentioned in the video was the focus, what else are good to have here?
place velcro on the phone holder arms then place velcro on the back of an ipad and works excellent
Thanks for the hack Raptor!
Blessings and thanks for watching!
S.O.
This might also be a good way to avoid having to remove my iPhone from its OtterBox case every time I want to fly the drone. I'll have to try it.
Raptor50aus You sir are a genius! OK, maybe a stretch, but that's a really good idea. I was just about to drop money I don't have on one of the fancy mods: I may yet but I'll try the Velcro first!
Forgot to mention when you want to use the USB plug for a tablet you need to disconnect the other cable from the controller or it won't work.
Thanks for the feedback Aaron!
S.O.
Nice
Great Job....2 things you might want to note on the video.......1.)You cant zoom while in 4K but you can on 2.7k or lower and 2.) If you use the bottom usb port then you need to disconnect the usb cable from the side of the remote or you may have connection issues.
Love the time-lapse tip - Thanks guys, very helpful, well done (and totally watchable) video!
I think the last tip is more important that the credit its given. Leaving the clear cover on when you are not shooting video for a production is a really good idea. Especially if you are playing with the active track features. When doing anything that is more high risk, you should leave the cover on. If the mavic crashes, and the gimbal is not covered, its may get caught on something ( like a tree branch) and the weight of the mavic will break the gimbal mounting plate where the gimbal is attached. ( personal experience and there other others on youtube that have posted videos of the likes) There is no way to purchase only the plate from DJI, so it will cost you a refresh. If the Gimbal is covered its less likely to get caught on anything in a crash.
Thank you for the tripod mode time lapse tip. Works great.
Nice one guys. I've got a question after owning a Mavic for 24 hours. Can you explain how the Mavic and phone manage media? Eg. Why an SD card and why does it leave a copy on the phone? Is this low res only? What's the best workflow for extracting you footage? Thanks!
Good information in your video Sir. Recently i have purchased Mavic Pro. You have shown glare problem in shots. This happens in my drone also. So what is the solution for that
Just realized you guys are in Canton! I used to live there and went to that Walmart and Tinseltown all the time
FliteTest, you should work on variable geometry aircraft, similar to the Ames-Dryden 1 (aka the AD-1). I'd love to see variable geometry implemented on an RC aircraft.
Thanks guys, very useful video. Can you please expand a little on the cool timelapse? Is timelapse an option on the camera? Or was that a fast video played at low speed. Cheers.
Nice video guys. It was helpful as my Mavic Pro arrives Friday! Keep the videos coming!
shouldn t the cap for the gimbal be off otherwise there won t be enough air intake (the air intake is right behind the gimbal). you re in a snowy place so that probably doesn t matter too much, but for people in warmer places, having the cap on will overheat the motors.
Moving timelapse is cool! Probably really easy with the autonomous modes too! I've seen the stop-motion stuff on the ground but that is really time-consuming compared to this. Great tips guys. Oh, yeah, and that Arrow with the aged metal and rivet paint scheme in the background is awesome.
Hi, I really did not understand how to do moving timelapse. Can you please explain?
@SetMusicFree - Did you get an answer on how to do the timelapse footage?
NO i did not...
CyberJay1226 The moving timelapse is also the same as the Handheld Osmo that it features. Yes it is a cool feature.
FilmTrain The best way is to set your camera for timed burst pictures (not video), then set a slow speed while using Tapfly, Orbit, or waypoint. You can try focusing pn one particular object, or a general area. You can play around with speed and altitude, but a constant altitude will be smoother. Even more options are available with some third party apps like Autopilot or Litchi. Hope that helps!
Re; leaving or taking the cover off the camera - the fan intake is directly behind the camera, so if the cover is left on the fan can't suck cold air to cool down the heat sync, and may overheat!
Just got my yesterday and I love it. You had some great tips. Thanks for the effort. Chad
Thanks guys my Mavik just arrived today. Some good tips.
Can you guys do a video on the Mavic for some better settings ok both cameras and video modes in manual. Basically going through the various settings and what you can do to get better quality. Also would love to know best settings for the gimbal to give it a nice smooth transition side to side and up/down
Great video. What setting does the camera need to be on to perform the time lapse. We are getting a house built and I want to do a time lapse video over time.
great video as always. I ordered a mavice back in november and it still hadn't shipped by mid january, so after saving up a little extra money I ordered a phantom 4 pro and so far i love it, the only thing that I would have liked is the portability of the mavic, but the better camera and extra sensors are nice :P keep up the great work guys, got into drones because of this channel
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Sounds like they are stocked at DJI now, I ordered on the 5th of this month and got it a week or two later.
You sound very knowledgeable so can I please ask your advise re the mavic I have just got. The mavic box arrived a bit beaten up to begin with but it seemed ok inside. I started setting it up having watched loads of RUclips videos already so was quite informed re this procedure. I noticed that it didn't want any firmware updates at any stage and some other bits on the app set up were missing too. Once the app had started and it said ready to fly I had no view from the camera, just a black screen behind all the icons. I was told by DJI to use a different device so instead of my iPhone 7 plus I used my iPad Pro 9.7". No difference, the camera still didn't show a picture but I could hear it trying to focus continuously. I phoned DJI and they said it was just a software issue. So I did as they said and downgraded and then upgraded and for the first time I had firmware prompts so I thought all was well. Started it all up, said it was connected and ready to fly etc but still a damn annoying black screen! 3 firmware updates done in all but camera still not working. I tried to fly it and all I could do was very basic, no fly to home etc as the buttons did nothing. The gimbal is ok and moves correctly however. I followed DJIs request re e mailing proof of purchase and evidential photos and I'm 6 days on and dji still won't send a label to send it back as they won't make a decision on what's happening next so I am left in limbo and not happy at all! Have you any suggestions for both i.e. Software suggestions and how to get DJI to pull their finger out and do something. Thank you so much for your time. Regards Moira (have just subscribed)
Gotta try that tripod timelapse! Great video guys! 🤙🏼
just bought the mavic used to have a phantom 4!! wanna fly now!!
I've actually heard that the camera cover is not at all intended to be used during flight. The reason is that it traps the internal heat trying to escape through the front vent. Temperature readings of the underside have been taken both with the camera cover on and off immediately after flight and the temperature difference was significantly higher with the cover on. Do either of you know about this?
thanks joe... i had plan to buy one mavic soon..
Tip : If the drone does not hold it´s usual stable gps position it could also be that there are not enough visible satellites, so it may not be a compass error. This happened to me once, my Phantom3 Advanced was not hovering properly, so i checked UAVforecast and visible satellites were only 6 instead of the 15-20 average and there was a thick haze with blue sky above ( very strange weather). Thanks for the tips guys, enjoying your channel especially the drone vids :)
If you want to use a iPad mini with the USB port make sure the micro USB cable on the side of the controller is unplugged otherwise it won't work. Took me ages to figure that out. And has anyone had any overheating issues if you leave the gimbal clear cover on as it obstructs the air intake vents? Stuart
Can you use your iPhone and an iPad at the same time?
The plastic cap on also has another (major) disatvantage - il blocks the front air intake into the cooling system. The mavic heats significantly more when flying with it on. I would not recommend it unless, maybe, flying through clouds (which I don't think it's recommended anyway).
Hi, on this video, I see you with a tripod for your iPad. Can you tell me more about it ? Did you buy it or you made it ?
Just ordered one and I'm super excited to play with it,Heres my question,I have a set of Walkers Google's 4, Is there a way to make them work with the Mavic? Thanks in advance,Great channel.
I recently got my mavic and just posted my first video with it! Thanks for the tips guys
To zoom in/out you can just use pinch-in/pinch-out gesture at the middle of the screen. Its much faster than using 5d button.
Great video and thank you. Just one question:- What is "non-dairy transport"?. In Australia I have never heard that term before :).
Any thoughts on filters? I keep getting mixed rationales and stories from fellow drone users. Thanks guys!
Did you guys upgrade to the new model? Was it worth it to you guys? ~ Thank you for sharing your cool video !
Watch youtube video on cutting out plastic dome at camera perimeters to remove plastic in front of lens to stop glare and the rubber guard still fits for transport.
Excellent tip about the iPad guys, thank you... I was wondering what that USB port is for.
What are the gloves you're using that still work on touch screens?
Thanks for the tips they helped a lot and not just for the mavic pro.
Thanks Nick! Glad we could be of service! ;)
Blessings,
S.O.
caution to leaving the clear cover on the mavic camera. great protection, however it does not allow the airflow into the unit properly and it could overheat. I left my cover on and the fan kicked up to high speed and i got a warning the the drone was over heating. I landed immediately. Note i just got my mavic and i absolutely love it.
how'd ya do that time lapse??
Helpful video. Even though I'v flown RC for years, this makes me more confident about buying one, just because of the camera tech side of things. Thanks! :-)
Glad you liked it Sammy! Thanks for watching friend!
S.O.
Great tips, thx.
I love the Mavic Pro, the easiest drone to fly. I got it last week, with a couple youtube videos I was up on the air, it handles very easy. impressive footage, I did my editing with Final Cut. EASY!!!!! all done in the same day. I went hiking; my bottle water was heavier then my Mavic Pro. I LOVE IT, great work DJI.
Thanks for the information on the Mavic Pro guys. Super helpful. I plan to be buying one soon or at least a drone so I was happy to see this video for sure.
All the best with your channel.
just be careful with the camera cover on, it prevents the vents from getting cooling air flow. Great video. thanks.
there are some who have mentioned, that leaving the dome on, may cause it to run hotter, due to the air intakes being covered... FYI
Great video. Love the JJ Abrams reference.
Thanks guys, great video - I REALLY want a Mavic Pro now! Cheers, Chris 👍
Could you tell me exactly how you switch "modes" like to the tripod mode?
How do you adjust the yaw.. I like it to be slow to the touch... thank you
Under that camera cap is the air intake please always take it off during flight to avoid overheating. 👍🏼✌🏻
Hi I watched I think was Drone Valley and he said leaving the front cover on can cause overheating issues ?
Also seen another tube vid where somebody modifies the cover to stop the pro's reflection by cutting a precise hole in it ?
I enjoyed your video. I haven't ordered my Mavic yet still trying to convince myself to spend $2500.00 NZD for the combo.
Great tips!... Thank you.... Just got the drone and I am am a newbie on drones... and I just can't figure how do I know if the Intelligent Battery firmware is up to date... A message popped up saying that the firmware has to be updated and so I did and was successful, but I was not sure really if the battery firmware also needs an update... and if so, what about the spare batteries?
Hi those were really some good tips. One question you talked about zoom and if someone is taping and doesn’t want to hear the prop noise you keep the drone far and zoom, but I noticed when u click to zoom you can hear the peeps. Is there a way to mute these peeps? Thanks.
Do you guys have any tips regarding maintenance? Meaning maintenance for the motors, oiling certain parts or stuff like that?
Regularly aircrafts have some mandatory maintenance every certain amount of hours, just wondering if that is the case for the Mavic, and Drones in General.
When you calibrate the compass shouldn't you rotate the craft around its axis rather than around your body? The image on the app seems to imply rotating the craft on its axis.
Do you have any tips for filming yourself(pilot) using mavic pro?
How cold was it outside when you were flying in this video?
I have heard flying with the Gimbal Cover blocks the air vent and causes it to run hot. Have you guys experienced that?
Great presentation. Thanks guys!
Is there a tutorial for that moving time Lapse? Is it just video being sped up? Or actual time Lapse?
It's my understanding that leaving the clear bubble cap will over heat the Mavic because you are blocking the air flow cooling system that is just behind the gimbal.
I thought the gimbal cover needed to be removed to allow for proper ventilation?
For the time lapse shot you did, can you set it to focus on a particular object as you fly backwards and away from it? i.e. Looking at your house.
great video guys! by far my favorite youtube channel! I look forward to all of your videos! keep it up!
Any tips on how to speed up the delivery?
haha! Only thing I can think of is... time travel!
S.O.
How is Mavic's autopilot? I would like to use mine like the Hover Camera Passport when I'm on vacation to take selfie videos/pics. Is this easily doable or do I always need the remote handy?