Agreed although with the battery life on these batteries, 30+ minutes so far I haven't even used a 2nd one. Time to get out on a vacation then I am sure I will.
I totally disagree. How long are you going to use video with a drone ? 34 minutes is very long. Most of the time, you will make photos. Videos are secondary. One battery is far enough. The DJI bag does not worth the price. You can buy a camera bag for 20 bucks.
It really depends on what you're shooting. For photos you may be right, but MOST people are shooting video with these drones. It can sometimes take several takes to get your shot right, or say you hiked a bit (or flew a bit) to get to your location, you don't want to run out of bat after 30 minutes then have to go all the way back home to recharge. When you're new to droning, you'll also want to take more time to practice, so the extra battery is a must. I have definitely stayed out and burned through all three batteries. This fly more kit just comes so neatly packaged and compact, it's really awesome. Highly recommend. The only thing I didn't really find that useful in the fly more were the ND filters. The lowest is a 16 and even that seems like too much ND in the brightest part of the day. I bought a diff set of variable lower ND
Important to know, that you have to charge the batteries at the very first time each of the separate! Reason is to activate them correctly. If not it you could have problems to use the battery because it‘s shut down and loged.
@@hokanoi Don't worry about. It's just an activation thing, if your drone works then you didn't do any harm. There may be a future firmware update to correct it. This guy is making it sound like a way bigger deal than it is. Plenty of guys on forums have charged it partly individually then just throw it on the dock to fully charge.
I noticed that the triple charger is like a hub switch. I put all 3 on and it charged one at a time, when the far one finished the middle one started automatically and then the last one.
Make sure if you buy the Fly More combo you don't use the charging hub to initially charge your 3 batteries included....charge them individually for the first time round to break them out of their hibernation because with the hub you risk running into issues and bricking your brand new batteries!
G S I recommend that you search RUclips for the German alert, posted about two weeks ago. I subsequently posted it to the Mavic Pilots Forum. Safe flying.
Just put one in the charging hub at at time, right? The after you've charged all 3 individually, later you can put all 3 in the charging hub and charge them together?
Lol I spent 20 minutes looking for the USB-C to Lightening cable. It’s hidden until you pull out the phone bracket. I bought the combo as my first drone. It’s a “no brainer” just for the extra batteries and case.
The combo is definitely a great value, but it also shows that Dji could sell their batteries for much much cheaper individually! If I wanted to purchase 2 more extra batteries I would just buy another fly more combo kit, not purchase individual batteries, save money and potentially making money selling the the other accessories that come with the combo kit. Great video 👍🏻👍🏻
As an average Joe, I fly maybe 3-5 time a year. I bought my Phantom 2 4 years ago, the 3rd battery died on me recently. When I decided to buy my 2nd drone, I consider the Mavic air 2. Here is the reason I didn't go with the combo. 1st, My Phantom 2 only got 15 minutes flight time, it was good enough for me to get all the footage I want in 1 flight (again, as a average consumer). 2nd, you can buy an in-vehicle charger or a power bank with AC outlet. 1 hour road trip will give you about 80% battery. So, you really don't need a 2ndary battery unless you are a professional. 3rd reason, the DJI battery has terrible quality, you can find many post online about their battery dead. Speak from my own experience, if your brand new battery sitting there for too long, it will die. SO, buy 2 new battery and sitting at home is not really making sense. But, I do admit, the fly more combo is a great deal. DJI drone hold value extremely well. You can buy the combo and sell one of the batteries to get some of the money back.
I am thinking like this as well. If you just casually fly then you don't need three batteries. it's better to buy a battery separately 1.5 or 2 years later.
This is how i decided when i bought my mavic mini and thought just buy the fly more combo even thou i don't like the case is not more like a bag with a strap
The filters are NDF which stands for "Neutral Density Filter". What are they used for? They're used to limit the amount of light entering the camera's CMos Sensor allowing you to adjust the shutter speed down to gain effects like motion blur without overexposing the capture. If you've ever seen a picture of a waterfall where the water looks cool sort of "cloudy" yet the picture remains sharp, it was taken with an NDF Filter and a low shutter speed setting. The "Neutral" in NDF filters means there's no color hue added to the filter, all it does is reduce the light. The use of Filters (both neutral and hued) allows a photographer to take stunning photos and every serious photographer has them and uses them. Edited to Correct Grammatical Errors.
Randy Taylor - I had trouble getting the controller, phone and drone all communicating. Don’t plug in phone or start Fly app. Power on controller, then drone. Connect phone and start Fly app after those two are powered up. Then there’s a procedure the app walks you thru, including updating firmware. Watch the DRI unboxing and basic flight videos. Have fun!😎 Edit to add: make sure that your phone has a really good WiFi connection so the firmware update goes quickly and well. IOW don’t wait until your out in the field to do this.
Great vid, I got mine 2 days ago great value, careful though when initially charging the batteries from the hub as its reportedly bricking the batteries its advised to charge each the first time individually on the standard charger then its fine to use the hub, just a heads up, better safe than sorry 👍
i never knew about that issue, i just did all 3 together no issues so far.i also asked DJI and they said there should be no issues they was aware of unless there are some bad batteries out there...
Like you mentioned, the batteries alone are a good enough reason to get the fly more combo. I made the same logic when I got my mini, for a $100 difference, the two batteries at $45 each, I think it make sense to always get the fly more combo that DJI always offered!
One thing I've come to realize about Fly More Combo's in general; I never burn through props like I thought I would. I don't like the bags that come with them. And the multi-charging hubs don't work like you'd think (they still only charge one at a time). BUT, the two extra batteries alone pretty much seals the deal.
Nice overview, but I'm not sure about your conclusion of getting the Mini if the MA2 FlyMore Combo is a deal breaker... you get quite a lot less of a drone with the Mini, so I'd still go with the basic MA2 if you can afford it.
Received my fly more combo today. I think as a new flyer, my first drone, the fly more is a total no brainer! And even experienced flyers who have some of thst stuff, bag etc etc it's still a no brainer!!!
finally someone who actually explained everything in a honest perspective this video was worth the wait, I'm upgrading from a spark and maybe I'll jump to a mavic or mavic air 2 rather than starting with the mini... I guess I have to start studying for my test! *subbed* much love from vancouver canada!
@@readysetdrone I'm pretty set on the mavic air 2 now!! but is there a reason why anyone would get a mavic zoom or mavic 2 pro used if its the same price?
2 extra Mavic Air 2 batteries by themselves are already $230. The fly more combo is only $188 more with the 2 extra batteries plus many extra accessories. Overall, the fly more combo is 100% worth the money for better flight time with other accessories under $1000.
Great tutorial. However, like other new MA2 folks have discovered, do not use the multi-port charger when first charging MA2 batteries! Instead, use the single-port cable that connects to the multi-port accessory to charge each of the 'new' batteries for their first full charge. Once this has been accomplished, you're good to go with the multi-port charger.
Howdy, Kelly! You bet, the Combo is the way to go. I received my Air 2 FMC yesterday. I charged up all the batteries (One at a time with the charger only, not the hub for the first charge), updated the firmware on the bird and controller. After I completed those above, I took her out for a first flight so she could spread her wings after being boxed up from her long trip from China, LOL! Wow, what an incredible bird, stable, fast, and quiet. I spent most of the first battery getting to know and set up the Fly App and testing the bird up and down the street. Thanks for the informative video, Kelly. Take care and enjoy flying your new Mavic Ari 2!
Actually haven't flown mine yet - been working too much. Going to fly it tomorrow! Thanks for the comment. Can't wait to see some of your footage from yours!
This thing handles way better than my other drones, the Phantom 4 and Magic Pro, even in strong wind. The controller is a major improvement and signal quality is superb. I’m very pleased with my purchase.
Just bought a Mini and Air 2 on Sunday, both the fly more combos. These being my first 2 drones, it just made sense to get all the extras for a few bucks more. The place I got it has batteries for $79.00, so that's $160 of the $189 difference. I actually haven't unboxed the Air 2 yet (been practicing with the Mini) , I didn't realize it came with ND filters, so score on that. Plus, as much fun as it is to fly, only having approximately 30 minutes of flight time just isn't enough. Hands down, the fly more combo is the way to go if you're a newb like myself. Nice video, just subbed. :)
The 2x extra batteries is a no brainer. When I bought the first Mavic Air, I got one on special and I got a good deal. Once I realised how much the extra batteries were I looked at the Fly More Combo and bought one of those for an extra A$150 - another good deal. So now I had 2x Mavic Airs, but I managed to sell the original one and got my money back. So, the 3x batteries were a no brainer with the original Mavic Air, so it should be the same with the Mavic Air 2.
I just received my fly more combo Thursday. Super excited for my first flight and my first drone. Going to do an unboxing soon. Preparing to be prepared for everything! Thanks for the great video!
Quick note: the "triple" charger isn't really what you think. It only charges one at a time... still nice because you don't have to sit and switch the batteries on the charger as each one finishes.
I got the standard kit. For me, it I find that I get enough fly time with the 1 battery. I might get an extra battery at some point, but for now, I’m happy with the standard kit.
I don’t know if you considered this, but you could’ve sold the extras on eBay from the fly more combo if you didn’t end up needing them. Selling one battery, the ND filters, and the case on eBay would have reduced the cost to at LEAST the standard kit but most likely much more. You’d also get to keep the extras you didn’t sell including propellers and the extra battery. Just a thought!
@@blakeross6882 Good idea, but to some extent, you are just recovering the standard kit (It does not make sense to sell one of the batteries and the ND filters at the same RRP) and ending up with the less important stuff, apart from the other spare battery, which in that situation is also convenient to purchase the standard kit and additional battery later on. But do not get me wrong, if people can afford the fly more combo, they should just go for it. My point is aimed to those who are struggling to justify the extra cost of the FMC.
Great comparison of the 2 kits. Totally agree, fly more is the way to go always. (Generally speaking) I ordered on launch day from DJI store. Savings from taxes and free shipping a bonus too! Received min on 5/13. Absolutely love it too- what a great drone. DJI always does it right.
I felt similar to you regarding the value and actually ordered this package yesterday before seeing this video. I'm new to drones and will be using it recreationally at first but plan to use it for commercial purposes eventually. So I'll be getting my Part 107 drone license. Thank you for staying on top of current information and providing enjoyable content.
Thanks for posting. My Air 2 Combo arrived in NZ yesterday. All looks very nice; yet to fly. I note comment alert posted about battery charging with the Combo. I saw a German RUclips clip about 2 weeks ago warning that some problems had been seen if the initial charge was done with all 3 batteries on the bank. I subsequently posted this to the Mavic Pilots Forum and it has been widely seen and reported since then. Some people have been lucky, but it is worth noting, to eliminate a potential risk. Very easy to charge each battery as initialised, one at a time. Then use the 3-way charging bank. Safe flying.
Julian King Yes. Unfortunately, the NZ exchange rate is appalling on the US dollar or Euro. You just have to live with it, on imports. But the Air 2 Fly More is with me now and I intend getting my $$ worth of fun and great photos and video with it! Safe flying and stay aloft!
Absolutely worth it , 89 for just bag , then the 2 extra 129 $ each battery, then the 3 bay charger , the extra props , bank adapter, very well pleased with my air , and now my air 2 drone
The one really important item here is the extra batteries which are priced individually at $115 each. You really don't want to be limited in that respect. And with multi batteries you'll really want a multi charger. Having owned two of the original Mavics for several years, I find the one unnecessary item in the Flymore kit is the soft bag. You will want a hardcase if you are traveling. If space is an issue, get the small semi-hard cases custom made for the individual components (drone, batteries, controller). I don't see any available at this time (May 24, 2020) but they will certainly be out as quickly as the aftermarket companies make them.
i read that its best to charge every battery in the drone seperately but only the first time. else batteries can be damaged if they are charged all in the multi-charger.
That what you said at the end about getting a mini instead of this one it might be good for someone on a budget but still, If someone can't afford Mavic air 2 he/she should wait and save more money and get air 2 because the quality is much better and his range is amazing and also collision sensors might be a good option for beginner and mini doesn't have them. So $499 vs $799 ( without an extra package for someone on a really tight budget I would say save $300 extra or even a $500 and go for Mavic air 2 )
I'm sitting here watching this on April 15th, 2021 as I prepare to return this to Best Buy tomorrow. I want to make sure it all looks as good as when I got it. And then I will buy the MA2S. = ]
This is the first year, that FMC is NOT WORTH it. The battery life is insane, 1 battery is enough for most people. I would buy the the basic package + polarpro cinema ND set + 128GB card. That's it.
I've own the latest Phantom and the first Mavic I was going to buy the Mavic 2 Zoom but waited and yesterday I picked up the Mavic Air 2 but I've yet to open it I'm trying to decide if I want to keep it. All I really do is fly so honestly it's perfect for that.
I've been building and flying racing drones for a while now and finally decided to order the mavic air 2. It will be here Friday and I can't wait! The fly more combo is definitely worth it in my opinion.
Good review and explanation of the merits of getting the flymore combo. I always buy the flymore. Spark, Air, Mini and Air2... Saves having to shop more and the batteries are expensive anyway. Thank you for the review.
Just ordered my first drone mavic air 2. Glad o got the fly more package. I figured it was worth it just for the batteries and the charging bank is super useful. Subbed!
I just ordered mine as well (new drone user), decided to go with the fly more package, glad I did... ETA Monday July 13th ... Good luck on your first day, hopefully I/we don't crash them. lol
Hi Kelly, you probably already know this but it may help someone else out before they go fly this drone. You need to activate the battery before you go flying and to do this it should be charged individually straight from the charger and not via the mutlicharger adapter. There have been some reported issues when people have used the multicharger to charge all 3 batteries for the first time. It's detailed on the DJI website for more info. Thanks for another great video
8:10 - my understanding was that the ND filters were essentially sunglasses for your drone, allowing you to *decrease* the shutter speed (normally allowing more light into the aperture), introducing some cinematic motion blur without overexposing your shot?
you are correct but by general rule you want your shutter speed to be the double of your fps. soo with an fixed aperture and you very short range of shutter speed ND filters becomes a necessity
tbh It would be so much better if they let us choose in between a hard case and a bag , but still... those batteries and charging mount are definitely worth the price. I never regretted buying the fly more combo.
You made some excellent points for the value add of the fly more combo. I currently have the Mavic Mini and I’m selling it to buy the Mavic Air 2. I really wanted to love the Mini but I keep get disconnection errors and wind warnings that result in getting warnings to return to home. If I fly a little further out, I often lose the connection and my screen blacks out. I noticed that other Mini owners experienced the same. In a perfect scenario where there’s no wind and the connection is absolutely perfect, then the Mini is a great drone. Add these variables and its a nightmare. Great video!
I've just bought the Mavic Air 2 fly more combo. I regretted not getting the fly more Combo with my Mavic Mini. By the time I'd bought a case, multi charger and single spare battery I'd spent as much and still a battery short of the fly more spec. I'll be doing some ongoing videos on life with my drones but switched on to Dji watching your videos
A little information about the batteries, first time load not with the multi charger. There could be an error for the first time, because at the first charge the batteries will be activated. After the first charge, you can use the multi charger. This error is confirmed by DJI. I hope my English is not to terrible and everybody understand what I would to explain.:)
Just picked this drone up a couple weeks ago and the flymore kit was a no brainer for sure just w the batteries alone which is really the most popular item i think people will buy! Great video man! Oh and i am loving this new air 2 over my original air!
Going on shipped items alone, of course it’s worth more - you save a substantial amount of money on the extra batteries alone. Oh, I don’t doubt that the batteries probably only actually cost about 12 quid each to make before huge mark-ups get loaded onto them, but still, priced and marked up as they are, the combo package saves a hefty chunk of change than if you had to buy them individually as an add-on. I haven’t bought this drone, but I intend to, and it’ll be the combo package when I do - from years of buying cameras and related gear, I know what a pain it is to buy batteries after the fact, so this combo package seems like a fair enough, practical deal. (I would love to know what the actual markup on the battery is though!)
Think the combo is a bit of a no brainier. It’s worth it for the batteries alone which are a must, so anything after that is a bonus. That’s what I will be doing.
I would absolutely not throw away the silica packet. It is there to absorb any moisture that might be in the atmosphere or in your drone etc. As it says just do not eat it!!!! But I most certainly would not throw it away just put it back in the bag keep your electronics a little more safe and protected!!! 👍😁🤓
Just got my FLY MORE combo and for the same $988 received the white strobe, 128GB microSD, and landing pad, and optics cleaning kit, all from Adorama. A no brainer. Now I have to figure out how to pay for it, lol
Great video. I agree with you on the case so I went ahead and ordered a Nanuk 915 case which came with the foam inserts for the DJI Mavic Air 2 Fly More combo. Boy that's a mouth full. It's got all these features; Waterproof (IP67 rated), dustproof, shockproof, and Automatic purge valve. If you really want to protect your drone, I'd say these cases are well worth the money. I paid under $90 for this case and when you compare it to the DJI case, well there's no comparison. I've even seen some off brand waterproof hard cases in the $40 range with the foam cut outs for the DJI Mavic Air Fly More combo and I'd even prefer them to the included case here. I will say however that since it comes with this bundle you're not paying the full $89 price for the case here. DJI charges $169 for their hard case. I went with the Nanuk case both for it's lower price of $88 and after doing my research on these cases discovering that they were designed for the Canadian military and first responders for carrying their high tech gear. I also prefer supporting one of our allies to China which is where the lower priced hard cases are probably made. That's also another reason for chosing DJI drones in my book. Not to mention that they give you a lot for your money.
Totally agree Kelly, the Mavic Air 2 (MA2) Fly-More Combo is definitely worth the extra cost if not just for the batteries alone. It's a no-brainer to pay the extra $189 and get all that savings value. The fact that ND filters and Charging Hub is part of the deal is very smart on DJI's part. I am still waiting for my Batch #3 Skydio 2 and depending on how impressive APAS version 3.0 is with MA2 will depend on if I am want to continue waiting much longer.. I have seen iPhonedo's review of MA2 and APAS 3.0 looks very impressive along with low light flight capability that we have to give up with Skydio 2..... Can't wait to see other user experiences with MA2 . Your channel is on my top list of channels to watch of course....LOL. Have a great weekend Kelly and thanks for sharing the unboxing and cost comparison video.
Just ordered my Air 2 yesterday. I figured it wouid be a good value to get the combo pack. My package also included Corel Draw photo.
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Its a totally "YES" I will buy the combo...the numbers speaks for tis self... obviously if you are a beginner !! . . Thank you very much Austin. You video was a GREAT HELP for my decision !!
I’m still on my first set of props in my Mavic 2 Pro. I just don’t understand what people are doing to have to replace props. Our drones are very expensive camera platforms so there is no justification for doing anything risky with them.
If $ is an issue, I would say buy the standard set up, then purchase extra batteries when you can afford them. The Air 2 is much better quality set up then the Mini..
Be careful with the batteries, first charge should be on the single charger the first time. They are in hibernation mode from the factory and the multi-charger doesn’t bring it out of that correctly. It’s a known issue with DJI and I’m sure a firmware fix is on its way soon. Thank you for the great video!!!
Thanks for the video. Its a great deal for me. Sold the old mavic pro and have nothing at this time that it comes with. The only things I will miss on the old mavic pro is it worked with goggles and had digital zoom. Maybe lighter weight, longer range, longer flight time and better camera will out weigh all that. I may try using a ipad mini for viewing, I saw they make a mount for it.
Just bought myself a Mavic Mini, and hope that gets me by until a Mavic 3 Pro is available. That reminds me how I started waiting for the phantom 5 like a year ago..... still waiting.
Good video....thank you Kelly. You make a great case for the Flymore combo for sure. My only critique is the actual unboxing. I think some people want to see how things are packaged "in" the bag but you spun the bag around where the contents were hidden. I guess the drone is in there vertically, based on the bottom piece you pulled out, but I think it's important to see how the main subject is packaged...along with the accessories if possible. Maybe not important to some, but I missed it.
1. That 3 point charger only charges one at a time. you can plug all 3 on, but it charges one by one. 2. Do NOT use that 3 point charger one first charge. You need to use the single charger for the first charge on your battery. Those batteries shipped in hibernate mode, you need to use the single charger to activate them. Otherwise, you are risking to brick your batteries. There are many people who report they had this issue. ruclips.net/video/D8-tkCUzcnc/видео.html
I wouldn't be using the ND filters much. Most of the time I use a ND32 for video. Only ND16 for cloudy days but when the clouds clear sometimes I need to push my shutter higher. So it's more like 15% of the time. The ND 256 will be used like 0.5% of the time as I don't even do slow shutter photography on a drone. I'd rather buy a 8-16-32 kit separately. But thanks for the great review!
This is very well done and very well presented, thanks! I did spring for the fly more pack and it's nice to see a breakdown of the contents and the associative values. Again, thanks! :)
You are very good at this. No wasted words, you get to the point and you speak clearly. I'm new to drones. I'm a skier. Can I set the drone 60' ahead of me, start skiing down the hill and have the drone stay 30' ahead of me? I think I read that is possible in some drones. I saw where the drone would fly away from you when you are standing still but I would want it to maintain a constant distance although that panning feature would look great too. Those filters would work well on a sunny ski slope. Can the strap on the bag work as a belt? I would use the drone in National Parks in my retirement travels also. Would the Mini work well for my needs?
Just ordered mine after adding up everything separately.... definitely a no brainer. Enjoyed the video, but you gotta start nailing that focus man. It makes a difference, trust me!
Yes, I agree that it's worth it to go with the fly more combo, but the bag is too small. First thing I did after receiving the kit, was to jump online and order a hardshell case with more room.
The batteries alone make the fly more worth it. It's a no-brainer.
Agreed although with the battery life on these batteries, 30+ minutes so far I haven't even used a 2nd one. Time to get out on a vacation then I am sure I will.
Totally agree. 34 minutes is a lot, but one battery is just not enough. I had 8 batteries in my kit when I was flying the GoPro Karma...
Just a side note. You actually get 28-30 mins depending on flight mode, wind conditions etc.....
I totally disagree. How long are you going to use video with a drone ? 34 minutes is very long. Most of the time, you will make photos. Videos are secondary. One battery is far enough. The DJI bag does not worth the price. You can buy a camera bag for 20 bucks.
It really depends on what you're shooting. For photos you may be right, but MOST people are shooting video with these drones. It can sometimes take several takes to get your shot right, or say you hiked a bit (or flew a bit) to get to your location, you don't want to run out of bat after 30 minutes then have to go all the way back home to recharge. When you're new to droning, you'll also want to take more time to practice, so the extra battery is a must. I have definitely stayed out and burned through all three batteries. This fly more kit just comes so neatly packaged and compact, it's really awesome. Highly recommend. The only thing I didn't really find that useful in the fly more were the ND filters. The lowest is a 16 and even that seems like too much ND in the brightest part of the day. I bought a diff set of variable lower ND
I done this calculation and that's how I convinced my other half to get me the FlyMore combo 👍
Nice!
Me too!
You done did good
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Calculation is great, but what ELSE did it cost you? :-)
It killed me watching you tear the packaging rather then just peel the sticker 😫😫😫
For anyone feeling a bit masochistic, just take a look at 4:46
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Mine wouldn't peel no matter how careful I was. I had to tear them.
Important to know, that you have to charge the batteries at the very first time each of the separate! Reason is to activate them correctly. If not it you could have problems to use the battery because it‘s shut down and loged.
Oh no I didn’t do that
What?? I didn't do that either... now what??
@@hokanoi Don't worry about. It's just an activation thing, if your drone works then you didn't do any harm. There may be a future firmware update to correct it. This guy is making it sound like a way bigger deal than it is. Plenty of guys on forums have charged it partly individually then just throw it on the dock to fully charge.
@@vee6411 no worries, during your 1 st use in the drone it will activate and update.
I noticed that the triple charger is like a hub switch.
I put all 3 on and it charged one at a time, when the far one finished the middle one started automatically and then the last one.
Make sure if you buy the Fly More combo you don't use the charging hub to initially charge your 3 batteries included....charge them individually for the first time round to break them out of their hibernation because with the hub you risk running into issues and bricking your brand new batteries!
Why?
G S I recommend that you search RUclips for the German alert, posted about two weeks ago. I subsequently posted it to the Mavic Pilots Forum. Safe flying.
Yep correct.
Just put one in the charging hub at at time, right? The after you've charged all 3 individually, later you can put all 3 in the charging hub and charge them together?
Shit! Too late for me. What if I run all of them down and charge them back up individually?
Lol I spent 20 minutes looking for the USB-C to Lightening cable. It’s hidden until you pull out the phone bracket.
I bought the combo as my first drone. It’s a “no brainer” just for the extra batteries and case.
Happened to me too. I was just about to call the store, they have probably had plenty of people with the same issue.
The combo is definitely a great value, but it also shows that Dji could sell their batteries for much much cheaper individually! If I wanted to purchase 2 more extra batteries I would just buy another fly more combo kit, not purchase individual batteries, save money and potentially making money selling the the other accessories that come with the combo kit.
Great video 👍🏻👍🏻
Breaking news: company is set on making profit. More at 11.
I purchased through Taobao so much cheaper now i got 7 batteries lol
As an average Joe, I fly maybe 3-5 time a year. I bought my Phantom 2 4 years ago, the 3rd battery died on me recently. When I decided to buy my 2nd drone, I consider the Mavic air 2. Here is the reason I didn't go with the combo.
1st, My Phantom 2 only got 15 minutes flight time, it was good enough for me to get all the footage I want in 1 flight (again, as a average consumer).
2nd, you can buy an in-vehicle charger or a power bank with AC outlet. 1 hour road trip will give you about 80% battery. So, you really don't need a 2ndary battery unless you are a professional.
3rd reason, the DJI battery has terrible quality, you can find many post online about their battery dead. Speak from my own experience, if your brand new battery sitting there for too long, it will die. SO, buy 2 new battery and sitting at home is not really making sense.
But, I do admit, the fly more combo is a great deal. DJI drone hold value extremely well. You can buy the combo and sell one of the batteries to get some of the money back.
I am thinking like this as well. If you just casually fly then you don't need three batteries. it's better to buy a battery separately 1.5 or 2 years later.
These videos are a huge time saver and so informative!
This is how i decided when i bought my mavic mini and thought just buy the fly more combo even thou i don't like the case is not more like a bag with a strap
The filters are NDF which stands for "Neutral Density Filter". What are they used for? They're used to limit the amount of light entering the camera's CMos Sensor allowing you to adjust the shutter speed down to gain effects like motion blur without overexposing the capture. If you've ever seen a picture of a waterfall where the water looks cool sort of "cloudy" yet the picture remains sharp, it was taken with an NDF Filter and a low shutter speed setting. The "Neutral" in NDF filters means there's no color hue added to the filter, all it does is reduce the light. The use of Filters (both neutral and hued) allows a photographer to take stunning photos and every serious photographer has them and uses them.
Edited to Correct Grammatical Errors.
Well done Kelly I’ve been thinking about getting a Mavic Air 2 after watching all these fine reviews on it.
It's a super-fine bird! Just be sure you either have or can buy a phone that can support it.
Getting my Mavic Air 2 Fly More Combo next Thursday... its my first drone and I'm really excited to get flying!!
you're going to love it. DJI drones are the best!
Gonna be absolutely spoiled!
Randy Taylor - I had trouble getting the controller, phone and drone all communicating. Don’t plug in phone or start Fly app. Power on controller, then drone. Connect phone and start Fly app after those two are powered up. Then there’s a procedure the app walks you thru, including updating firmware. Watch the DRI unboxing and basic flight videos. Have fun!😎
Edit to add: make sure that your phone has a really good WiFi connection so the firmware update goes quickly and well. IOW don’t wait until your out in the field to do this.
@@chipsterb4946 Thanks Chipster!
Me too mate- I get mine of Wednesday!!
Great vid, I got mine 2 days ago great value, careful though when initially charging the batteries from the hub as its reportedly bricking the batteries its advised to charge each the first time individually on the standard charger then its fine to use the hub, just a heads up, better safe than sorry 👍
Good tip! Thanks for sharing.
i never knew about that issue, i just did all 3 together no issues so far.i also asked DJI and they said there should be no issues they was aware of unless there are some bad batteries out there...
@@ninjageezer6802 I didn't experience it myself but seen a few people on RUclips reporting it, happy flying ✈️
Glad I read this comment. Thanks for the heads up. :)
Nice info, cheers
Like you mentioned, the batteries alone are a good enough reason to get the fly more combo. I made the same logic when I got my mini, for a $100 difference, the two batteries at $45 each, I think it make sense to always get the fly more combo that DJI always offered!
One thing I've come to realize about Fly More Combo's in general; I never burn through props like I thought I would. I don't like the bags that come with them. And the multi-charging hubs don't work like you'd think (they still only charge one at a time). BUT, the two extra batteries alone pretty much seals the deal.
Hold on so the charging block doesn’t charge all 3 batteries simultaneously????? That defeats the whole purpose of it!!!!
@@jamesdonnelly7194 I don't have the Air 2 combo, but the Mini2, FPV and Mavic2 combo charges only one at a time.
Nice overview, but I'm not sure about your conclusion of getting the Mini if the MA2 FlyMore Combo is a deal breaker... you get quite a lot less of a drone with the Mini, so I'd still go with the basic MA2 if you can afford it.
Always get the fly more combo pack, once you flew it you want to do more and more.
It's a no brainer.
Just got mine today. Well worth the price considering I paid the same for the air 1. Plus, you get occusync a better battery life. Its a win win imo.
occusync is a big one ;)
Received my fly more combo today. I think as a new flyer, my first drone, the fly more is a total no brainer! And even experienced flyers who have some of thst stuff, bag etc etc it's still a no brainer!!!
Very nice the Smile on your face when you took the drone out of the bag says it all.
How do you only have 155k subs???? It’s a amazing channel with great content.
finally someone who actually explained everything in a honest perspective this video was worth the wait, I'm upgrading from a spark and maybe I'll jump to a mavic or mavic air 2 rather than starting with the mini... I guess I have to start studying for my test! *subbed* much love from vancouver canada!
Thanks!
@@readysetdrone I'm pretty set on the mavic air 2 now!! but is there a reason why anyone would get a mavic zoom or mavic 2 pro used if its the same price?
2 extra Mavic Air 2 batteries by themselves are already $230. The fly more combo is only $188 more with the 2 extra batteries plus many extra accessories. Overall, the fly more combo is 100% worth the money for better flight time with other accessories under $1000.
I like the 3 slot charger (that doubles as a charging bank) and the bag that the mavic mini comes with better.
I got my fly more package on sale for 849 (and Amazon raised the price back after my purchase, might be a price error). So it's a no brainer.
Great tutorial. However, like other new MA2 folks have discovered, do not use the multi-port charger when first charging MA2 batteries! Instead, use the single-port cable that connects to the multi-port accessory to charge each of the 'new' batteries for their first full charge. Once this has been accomplished, you're good to go with the multi-port charger.
Howdy, Kelly! You bet, the Combo is the way to go. I received my Air 2 FMC yesterday. I charged up all the batteries (One at a time with the charger only, not the hub for the first charge), updated the firmware on the bird and controller. After I completed those above, I took her out for a first flight so she could spread her wings after being boxed up from her long trip from China, LOL! Wow, what an incredible bird, stable, fast, and quiet. I spent most of the first battery getting to know and set up the Fly App and testing the bird up and down the street. Thanks for the informative video, Kelly. Take care and enjoy flying your new Mavic Ari 2!
Actually haven't flown mine yet - been working too much. Going to fly it tomorrow! Thanks for the comment. Can't wait to see some of your footage from yours!
This thing handles way better than my other drones, the Phantom 4 and Magic Pro, even in strong wind. The controller is a major improvement and signal quality is superb. I’m very pleased with my purchase.
Just bought a Mini and Air 2 on Sunday, both the fly more combos. These being my first 2 drones, it just made sense to get all the extras for a few bucks more. The place I got it has batteries for $79.00, so that's $160 of the $189 difference. I actually haven't unboxed the Air 2 yet (been practicing with the Mini) , I didn't realize it came with ND filters, so score on that. Plus, as much fun as it is to fly, only having approximately 30 minutes of flight time just isn't enough. Hands down, the fly more combo is the way to go if you're a newb like myself.
Nice video, just subbed. :)
Thanks Eric! You are going to love the Air 2! The mini is great, but the Air 2 is a significant upgrade for alot of reasons. Have fun and fly safe!
The 2x extra batteries is a no brainer. When I bought the first Mavic Air, I got one on special and I got a good deal. Once I realised how much the extra batteries were I looked at the Fly More Combo and bought one of those for an extra A$150 - another good deal. So now I had 2x Mavic Airs, but I managed to sell the original one and got my money back. So, the 3x batteries were a no brainer with the original Mavic Air, so it should be the same with the Mavic Air 2.
Just picked this up as my first ever drone today. charging the batteries and downloading the apps. Hoping to have lots of fun.
I got my DJI air 2 all set up, took some awesome shots. But I ate the damn silica gel pack
Guess I’m not the only one
Noooooo
I just received my fly more combo Thursday. Super excited for my first flight and my first drone. Going to do an unboxing soon. Preparing to be prepared for everything! Thanks for the great video!
Nice 👍
Don't forget to clean your unboxing robe afterwards ;D
Quick note: the "triple" charger isn't really what you think. It only charges one at a time... still nice because you don't have to sit and switch the batteries on the charger as each one finishes.
you are wrong about the mini at the end but now with the Mini 2 out I agree.
I got the standard kit. For me, it I find that I get enough fly time with the 1 battery. I might get an extra battery at some point, but for now, I’m happy with the standard kit.
I don’t know if you considered this, but you could’ve sold the extras on eBay from the fly more combo if you didn’t end up needing them. Selling one battery, the ND filters, and the case on eBay would have reduced the cost to at LEAST the standard kit but most likely much more. You’d also get to keep the extras you didn’t sell including propellers and the extra battery. Just a thought!
Blake Ross damn it.....that’s a great idea. Thanks for the tip for next time😊
@@blakeross6882 Good idea, but to some extent, you are just recovering the standard kit (It does not make sense to sell one of the batteries and the ND filters at the same RRP) and ending up with the less important stuff, apart from the other spare battery, which in that situation is also convenient to purchase the standard kit and additional battery later on. But do not get me wrong, if people can afford the fly more combo, they should just go for it. My point is aimed to those who are struggling to justify the extra cost of the FMC.
Great comparison of the 2 kits.
Totally agree, fly more is the way to go always. (Generally speaking) I ordered on launch day from DJI store. Savings from taxes and free shipping a bonus too! Received min on 5/13. Absolutely love it too- what a great drone. DJI always does it right.
I felt similar to you regarding the value and actually ordered this package yesterday before seeing this video. I'm new to drones and will be using it recreationally at first but plan to use it for commercial purposes eventually. So I'll be getting my Part 107 drone license. Thank you for staying on top of current information and providing enjoyable content.
Thanks for posting. My Air 2 Combo arrived in NZ yesterday. All looks very nice; yet to fly. I note comment alert posted about battery charging with the Combo. I saw a German RUclips clip about 2 weeks ago warning that some problems had been seen if the initial charge was done with all 3 batteries on the bank. I subsequently posted this to the Mavic Pilots Forum and it has been widely seen and reported since then. Some people have been lucky, but it is worth noting, to eliminate a potential risk. Very easy to charge each battery as initialised, one at a time. Then use the 3-way charging bank. Safe flying.
David Thompson did you get yours from overseas? It’s like $2k for the fly more kit at retailers in NZ which seems a big difference from USD price !
Julian King Yes. Unfortunately, the NZ exchange rate is appalling on the US dollar or Euro. You just have to live with it, on imports. But the Air 2 Fly More is with me now and I intend getting my $$ worth of fun and great photos and video with it! Safe flying and stay aloft!
Absolutely worth it , 89 for just bag , then the 2 extra 129 $ each battery, then the 3 bay charger , the extra props , bank adapter, very well pleased with my air , and now my air 2 drone
Just the extra 2 batteries plus charging dock alone is worth the extra $198. Buying extra batteires alone is about $85 per battery (depending where).
This time, dji didn't add the Car charger which is very important for me, especially while travelling in remote areas. ND filter is a nice addition
The one really important item here is the extra batteries which are priced individually at $115 each. You really don't want to be limited in that respect. And with multi batteries you'll really want a multi charger. Having owned two of the original Mavics for several years, I find the one unnecessary item in the Flymore kit is the soft bag. You will want a hardcase if you are traveling. If space is an issue, get the small semi-hard cases custom made for the individual components (drone, batteries, controller). I don't see any available at this time (May 24, 2020) but they will certainly be out as quickly as the aftermarket companies make them.
i read that its best to charge every battery in the drone seperately but only the first time. else batteries can be damaged if they are charged all in the multi-charger.
Have a mavic mini but definitely looking to upgrade this badboy next year
Check top zippered pocket as well.
I ordered another camera for my M1 after I got my money back for the Whoop covers they sent me . I'll sure be glad to have it back .
That what you said at the end about getting a mini instead of this one it might be good for someone on a budget but still, If someone can't afford Mavic air 2 he/she should wait and save more money and get air 2 because the quality is much better and his range is amazing and also collision sensors might be a good option for beginner and mini doesn't have them. So $499 vs $799 ( without an extra package for someone on a really tight budget I would say save $300 extra or even a $500 and go for Mavic air 2 )
I'm sitting here watching this on April 15th, 2021 as I prepare to return this to Best Buy tomorrow. I want to make sure it all looks as good as when I got it. And then I will buy the MA2S. = ]
This is the first year, that FMC is NOT WORTH it. The battery life is insane, 1 battery is enough for most people. I would buy the the basic package + polarpro cinema ND set + 128GB card. That's it.
I've own the latest Phantom and the first Mavic I was going to buy the Mavic 2 Zoom but waited and yesterday I picked up the Mavic Air 2 but I've yet to open it I'm trying to decide if I want to keep it. All I really do is fly so honestly it's perfect for that.
I've been building and flying racing drones for a while now and finally decided to order the mavic air 2. It will be here Friday and I can't wait! The fly more combo is definitely worth it in my opinion.
Good review and explanation of the merits of getting the flymore combo. I always buy the flymore. Spark, Air, Mini and Air2... Saves having to shop more and the batteries are expensive anyway. Thank you for the review.
Just ordered my first drone mavic air 2. Glad o got the fly more package. I figured it was worth it just for the batteries and the charging bank is super useful. Subbed!
I just ordered mine as well (new drone user), decided to go with the fly more package, glad I did... ETA Monday July 13th ... Good luck on your first day, hopefully I/we don't crash them. lol
Hi Kelly, you probably already know this but it may help someone else out before they go fly this drone. You need to activate the battery before you go flying and to do this it should be charged individually straight from the charger and not via the mutlicharger adapter. There have been some reported issues when people have used the multicharger to charge all 3 batteries for the first time. It's detailed on the DJI website for more info. Thanks for another great video
8:10 - my understanding was that the ND filters were essentially sunglasses for your drone, allowing you to *decrease* the shutter speed (normally allowing more light into the aperture), introducing some cinematic motion blur without overexposing your shot?
you are correct but by general rule you want your shutter speed to be the double of your fps. soo with an fixed aperture and you very short range of shutter speed ND filters becomes a necessity
exactly, they reduce the overexposing of the background, but they also affect on the scene (make them darker)
I just ordered the combo and It arrives tomorrow; I’m super excited. Thanks for the excellent info!
Thanks for watching. Have a great time flying!
Thank you! I'm moving up from the mini and the Mavic Air 2 is my choice. The combo is a deal, and I will use the bag.
tbh It would be so much better if they let us choose in between a hard case and a bag , but still... those batteries and charging mount are definitely worth the price. I never regretted buying the fly more combo.
You made some excellent points for the value add of the fly more combo. I currently have the Mavic Mini and I’m selling it to buy the Mavic Air 2. I really wanted to love the Mini but I keep get disconnection errors and wind warnings that result in getting warnings to return to home. If I fly a little further out, I often lose the connection and my screen blacks out. I noticed that other Mini owners experienced the same. In a perfect scenario where there’s no wind and the connection is absolutely perfect, then the Mini is a great drone. Add these variables and its a nightmare. Great video!
I've just bought the Mavic Air 2 fly more combo. I regretted not getting the fly more Combo with my Mavic Mini. By the time I'd bought a case, multi charger and single spare battery I'd spent as much and still a battery short of the fly more spec.
I'll be doing some ongoing videos on life with my drones but switched on to Dji watching your videos
A little information about the batteries, first time load not with the multi charger. There could be an error for the first time, because at the first charge the batteries will be activated. After the first charge, you can use the multi charger. This error is confirmed by DJI. I hope my English is not to terrible and everybody understand what I would to explain.:)
Just picked this drone up a couple weeks ago and the flymore kit was a no brainer for sure just w the batteries alone which is really the most popular item i think people will buy!
Great video man! Oh and i am loving this new air 2 over my original air!
Going on shipped items alone, of course it’s worth more - you save a substantial amount of money on the extra batteries alone. Oh, I don’t doubt that the batteries probably only actually cost about 12 quid each to make before huge mark-ups get loaded onto them, but still, priced and marked up as they are, the combo package saves a hefty chunk of change than if you had to buy them individually as an add-on. I haven’t bought this drone, but I intend to, and it’ll be the combo package when I do - from years of buying cameras and related gear, I know what a pain it is to buy batteries after the fact, so this combo package seems like a fair enough, practical deal. (I would love to know what the actual markup on the battery is though!)
Think the combo is a bit of a no brainier. It’s worth it for the batteries alone which are a must, so anything after that is a bonus. That’s what I will be doing.
Sweet!
I would absolutely not throw away the silica packet. It is there to absorb any moisture that might be in the atmosphere or in your drone etc.
As it says just do not eat it!!!! But I most certainly would not throw it away just put it back in the bag keep your electronics a little more safe and protected!!! 👍😁🤓
Just got my FLY MORE combo and for the same $988 received the white strobe, 128GB microSD, and landing pad, and optics cleaning kit, all from Adorama. A no brainer. Now I have to figure out how to pay for it, lol
The silica gel pro tip was priceless.😎
this will probably be my first drone ever. so the fly more combo makes sense to me. thanks for the video
Great video. I agree with you on the case so I went ahead and ordered a Nanuk 915 case which came with the foam inserts for the DJI Mavic Air 2 Fly More combo. Boy that's a mouth full. It's got all these features; Waterproof (IP67 rated), dustproof, shockproof, and Automatic purge valve. If you really want to protect your drone, I'd say these cases are well worth the money. I paid under $90 for this case and when you compare it to the DJI case, well there's no comparison. I've even seen some off brand waterproof hard cases in the $40 range with the foam cut outs for the DJI Mavic Air Fly More combo and I'd even prefer them to the included case here. I will say however that since it comes with this bundle you're not paying the full $89 price for the case here. DJI charges $169 for their hard case. I went with the Nanuk case both for it's lower price of $88 and after doing my research on these cases discovering that they were designed for the Canadian military and first responders for carrying their high tech gear. I also prefer supporting one of our allies to China which is where the lower priced hard cases are probably made. That's also another reason for chosing DJI drones in my book. Not to mention that they give you a lot for your money.
The fly more combo is totally worth it! Just got the MA2 combo
Yea I purchased the standard kit. The MA2 will be my fly for fun drone. Waiting for my EVO 6K Pro to arrive any day now
Totally agree Kelly, the Mavic Air 2 (MA2) Fly-More Combo is definitely worth the extra cost if not just for the batteries alone. It's a no-brainer to pay the extra $189 and get all that savings value. The fact that ND filters and Charging Hub is part of the deal is very smart on DJI's part. I am still waiting for my Batch #3 Skydio 2 and depending on how impressive APAS version 3.0 is with MA2 will depend on if I am want to continue waiting much longer.. I have seen iPhonedo's review of MA2 and APAS 3.0 looks very impressive along with low light flight capability that we have to give up with Skydio 2..... Can't wait to see other user experiences with MA2 . Your channel is on my top list of channels to watch of course....LOL. Have a great weekend Kelly and thanks for sharing the unboxing and cost comparison video.
Just ordered my Air 2 yesterday. I figured it wouid be a good value to get the combo pack. My package also included Corel Draw photo.
Its a totally "YES" I will buy the combo...the numbers speaks for tis self...
obviously if you are a beginner !! . . Thank you very much Austin. You video was a GREAT HELP for my decision !!
I’m still on my first set of props in my Mavic 2 Pro. I just don’t understand what people are doing to have to replace props. Our drones are very expensive camera platforms so there is no justification for doing anything risky with them.
nice video thank you look forward to more, this kit is £950 in the UK. £200 price difference between combo and regular kit.
Don't charge all three on the triple charger for the initial charge.
Why?
I'd defo get the flymore pack but I still enjoy my mavic air 1 so I'll wait a little longer ,excellent channel.
Just got this with the mini 2 can't wait
If $ is an issue, I would say buy the standard set up, then purchase extra batteries when you can afford them. The Air 2 is much better quality set up then the Mini..
Be careful with the batteries, first charge should be on the single charger the first time. They are in hibernation mode from the factory and the multi-charger doesn’t bring it out of that correctly. It’s a known issue with DJI and I’m sure a firmware fix is on its way soon. Thank you for the great video!!!
I have a Mavic mini 2 but judging by images, the new Mavic air looks a lot better than the old one in terms of styling.
Thanks for the video. Its a great deal for me. Sold the old mavic pro and have nothing at this time that it comes with. The only things I will miss on the old mavic pro is it worked with goggles and had digital zoom. Maybe lighter weight, longer range, longer flight time and better camera will out weigh all that. I may try using a ipad mini for viewing, I saw they make a mount for it.
Just bought myself a Mavic Mini, and hope that gets me by until a Mavic 3 Pro is available.
That reminds me how I started waiting for the phantom 5 like a year ago..... still waiting.
It's worth it. No question.
I just ordered this combo pack today! Coming in tomorrow. I'm hyped up. Can't wait! Thanks for the review
Hope you enjoy it!
Good video....thank you Kelly. You make a great case for the Flymore combo for sure. My only critique is the actual unboxing. I think some people want to see how things are packaged "in" the bag but you spun the bag around where the contents were hidden. I guess the drone is in there vertically, based on the bottom piece you pulled out, but I think it's important to see how the main subject is packaged...along with the accessories if possible. Maybe not important to some, but I missed it.
1. That 3 point charger only charges one at a time. you can plug all 3 on, but it charges one by one.
2. Do NOT use that 3 point charger one first charge. You need to use the single charger for the first charge on your battery. Those batteries shipped in hibernate mode, you need to use the single charger to activate them. Otherwise, you are risking to brick your batteries. There are many people who report they had this issue.
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Awesome video... loved how you broke it all down.
I have the same wood paneling that you have in the background in my bathroom lol!
I wouldn't be using the ND filters much. Most of the time I use a ND32 for video. Only ND16 for cloudy days but when the clouds clear sometimes I need to push my shutter higher. So it's more like 15% of the time. The ND 256 will be used like 0.5% of the time as I don't even do slow shutter photography on a drone. I'd rather buy a 8-16-32 kit separately.
But thanks for the great review!
This is very well done and very well presented, thanks!
I did spring for the fly more pack and it's nice to see a breakdown of the contents and the associative values.
Again, thanks! :)
Glad it was helpful!
You are very good at this. No wasted words, you get to the point and you speak clearly.
I'm new to drones. I'm a skier. Can I set the drone 60' ahead of me, start skiing down the hill and have the drone stay 30' ahead of me? I think I read that is possible in some drones. I saw where the drone would fly away from you when you are standing still but I would want it to maintain a constant distance although that panning feature would look great too.
Those filters would work well on a sunny ski slope.
Can the strap on the bag work as a belt?
I would use the drone in National Parks in my retirement travels also.
Would the Mini work well for my needs?
I bought the Mavic Mini and it is not compatible with my phone. So I sent it back and bought this!
Just ordered mine after adding up everything separately.... definitely a no brainer. Enjoyed the video, but you gotta start nailing that focus man. It makes a difference, trust me!
im still flying the OG mavic pro
Nice! I just lost my Platinum to a water accident. RIP - but they keep going!
Yes, I agree that it's worth it to go with the fly more combo, but the bag is too small. First thing I did after receiving the kit, was to jump online and order a hardshell case with more room.
Definitely a great deal'! I thought so as soon as I heard about it. Had had had to buy it....woohoo..thanks Kelly Have a great weekend.
Thanks to you too!