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DJI Mavic Air 2 Active Track vs Skydio 2: Tested & Footage!

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Complete real-world (non-sponsored) side by side comparison between the DJI Mavic Air 2 and the Skydio 2 in Active Track modes (Trace and Parallel). For the DJI Mavic Air 2 it's using Active Track 3.0 with the latest updated APAS to track me (the cyclist) while the Skydio 2 is using it's camera network to track me autonomously (no controller required). I did multiple runs of these tests to see how they handled the exact same route, complete with trees, trees, and more trees. Oh, and following someone: Me.
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  • @petearmstrong2778
    @petearmstrong27784 жыл бұрын

    Now that is what you call a 'real world' test - not afraid of a crash - to do proper evaluation! Great video.

  • @Dcrainmaker

    @Dcrainmaker

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @ghosttjr2

    @ghosttjr2

    4 жыл бұрын

    I really enjoyed this video, thanks for uploading this! I wonder what dji finds of this video 🤣

  • @randomnumbers2697

    @randomnumbers2697

    4 жыл бұрын

    I agree with you that Skydio 2 should just follow behind you (when you tell it to) when you are riding the area between the rows of trees. I had the same thing happen to me, it went off to the side, when the easiest path was just to follow. Hopefully Skydio will look at improving this. Thanks for the great testing video.

  • @justaguyfromreddit

    @justaguyfromreddit

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@Dcrainmaker you deserved the sub just for your honesty! Most of KZreadrs cuts, and make like the drone can follow you even inside a maze. Thumbs up for the first real review I have ever seen

  • @kenduejones

    @kenduejones

    4 жыл бұрын

    Great video 👍🏾👍🏾

  • @techspace1797
    @techspace17974 жыл бұрын

    Great Review, it’s important to note that these are 2 different drones for 2 different things. The Mavic Air is a cinematic drone with tracking features and the Skydio is a tracking drone with cinematic features. Both incredible at what they do.

  • @EUguitarRULE

    @EUguitarRULE

    3 жыл бұрын

    BS...no excuse!

  • @ricomolden
    @ricomolden4 жыл бұрын

    This is great. Happens to be the first video of yours I’ve ever watched and decided to subscribe. Makes me wish I hadn’t wasted time watching full videos of people giving their opinion or speculation about the drones that they don’t even have. Really like the real world scenarios and commentary based on experience.

  • @Dcrainmaker

    @Dcrainmaker

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks - appreciate it!

  • @zes3813

    @zes3813

    3 жыл бұрын

    wrrr, exp doesn mtatter

  • @zes3813

    @zes3813

    3 жыл бұрын

    wrg, exp doesn tmatter

  • @taowei7641
    @taowei76414 жыл бұрын

    Among hundreds reviews of the air 2 , this is the most useful one for me, from a mavic pro user point of view, thank you for the amazing work!!

  • @Dcrainmaker

    @Dcrainmaker

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks, much appreciated!!!

  • @ExV6120
    @ExV61204 жыл бұрын

    7:51 Low Battery warning Everybody : Fly back. DC : YOLO. continue tracking fly above the water. 😂

  • @Dcrainmaker

    @Dcrainmaker

    4 жыл бұрын

    Haha...ain't got two batteries! Gotta roll on!

  • @doggiefresh241

    @doggiefresh241

    4 жыл бұрын

    Lmfaoo

  • @anonymous134y

    @anonymous134y

    4 жыл бұрын

    lmao i always bring it back at 25%

  • @ChupacabraOffroad

    @ChupacabraOffroad

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@anonymous134y Life begins at 25%... Haha

  • @glitchmanshandle

    @glitchmanshandle

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@ChupacabraOffroad adventure starts at 5%

  • @TuomasKourulaGuitar
    @TuomasKourulaGuitar4 жыл бұрын

    This is a really good video. No irritating music or hyped over-the-top style, just good info.

  • @qiangli4022
    @qiangli40224 жыл бұрын

    Finally someone did a proper review on what we care.

  • @Dcrainmaker

    @Dcrainmaker

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @TwistedGlasses
    @TwistedGlasses4 жыл бұрын

    Subscribed! This is the kind of review I want to see. Testing the limits, brutal YOLO real world test, the right balance of knowledge and crashes!

  • @toadlguy
    @toadlguy4 жыл бұрын

    Your tweet from earlier today now makes a little more sense 😂 I kept trying to find a thread you were responding to. Great video, you really nailed the most important question, now I want to see the full review. DC Rainmaker & Co. needs to be an essential business!

  • @Dcrainmaker

    @Dcrainmaker

    4 жыл бұрын

    Haha...figures it was sunny for 7 straight weeks here (unheard of), and then this morning as FedEx arrived, so did the rain. Says it's going to continue raining all week. I spent a lot of time waiting between rain squalls today. :-/

  • @toadlguy

    @toadlguy

    4 жыл бұрын

    What, this thing doesn’t fly in the rain. Where is the RDAS (RainDrop Avoidance System)!

  • @kentao4
    @kentao44 жыл бұрын

    9:00 I literally felt my heart drop! Yea I do zero active tracking on Mavic 2 near trees and water... and the new models have yet to convince me lol.

  • @zes3813

    @zes3813

    3 жыл бұрын

    wrrr, no hdx etc about suchx ,anyx, do things not anxietx etc about things, otherx,

  • @RyanSotelo
    @RyanSotelo4 жыл бұрын

    Awesome comparison dude! This is actually my first time seeing the Skydio in action, I didn't realize how sharp its color profiles are for video, damn

  • @imOUTtraveling
    @imOUTtraveling4 жыл бұрын

    By far the best review on the air 2! Thanks for this🤙🏼

  • @Drewxcifer
    @Drewxcifer4 жыл бұрын

    When the Mavic Air was parallel tracking you and it almost hit that sign I felt my entire body tense up! haha, great review I purchased the fly more combo and I am stoked!

  • @Dcrainmaker

    @Dcrainmaker

    4 жыл бұрын

    Haha...I didn't even realize how close it had come to that sign till i reviewed the footage back home. Totally nuts! Unfortunately...it was the 2nd sign that got it!

  • @Drewxcifer

    @Drewxcifer

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@Dcrainmaker That audible ding was hilarious for some reason

  • @toadlguy

    @toadlguy

    4 жыл бұрын

    Andrew Henderson I think it was more of Doing or even a Dwack!

  • @subjord

    @subjord

    4 жыл бұрын

    But why did he hit that tree? He was beeping, so he noticed the tree...

  • @AISLERTV

    @AISLERTV

    4 жыл бұрын

    subjord it was tracking sideways i think.because he already change it to parallel tracking. that’s why MA2 hits that signage because it has no sensors at both sides.

  • @ramonRsolorio
    @ramonRsolorio4 жыл бұрын

    I own the skydio 2, and the biggest reason I want the Mavic air 2 is that you can turn all the sensors off. Skydio needs to allow experienced pilots to disable the sensors for better cinematography and night flying. That being said, I think these 2 drones compliment each other well.

  • @TheHotfirecoldice

    @TheHotfirecoldice

    3 жыл бұрын

    I wonder if that’s as simple as a software update

  • @jimsinnovations2737

    @jimsinnovations2737

    3 жыл бұрын

    I'll trade you man I have mavic air 2 fly more combo

  • @pahoaproductions9991
    @pahoaproductions99914 жыл бұрын

    This was perfect! Definitely what I wanted to know about the new mavic air, thanks

  • @NgamThoiGian
    @NgamThoiGian3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for taking your time and expertise to do all this stuff. I'm still pretty new at this, so it's a real help for me.

  • @extremesportsandmore5799
    @extremesportsandmore57994 жыл бұрын

    I really love your drone videos!! 👍👍👍

  • @Dcrainmaker

    @Dcrainmaker

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks!!!

  • @TheCameraManReviews
    @TheCameraManReviews4 жыл бұрын

    For Sale: "One slightly used Dji Mavic Air 2 with some crash damage" LOL

  • @knife-wieldingspidergod5059

    @knife-wieldingspidergod5059

    4 жыл бұрын

    It's called personalities

  • @ononewheel7

    @ononewheel7

    4 жыл бұрын

    Walking in all Weathers 🤣🤣🤣

  • @hirschheisstdermann

    @hirschheisstdermann

    4 жыл бұрын

    2 loading cycles only. giving it away, because of another hobby :)

  • @Reggieb601

    @Reggieb601

    4 жыл бұрын

    Mavic air is trash 🗑 worst mistake I could ever did was to buy one . Now this drone right here it’s worth the money

  • @CineZoneYT

    @CineZoneYT

    3 жыл бұрын

    Reggieb601 it is amazing

  • @Quadcopterguide
    @Quadcopterguide4 жыл бұрын

    Haha. Great tests Ray, liked and subscribed! On my tests I got it to crash in active track 3.0 as well. To be fair it was also a challenging scenario. Will have that up on the channel asap. Also mad props for your physical condition. I can't wait to hit the cyclecross bike asap again. Thanks for the motivation, and the great comparison.

  • @Dcrainmaker

    @Dcrainmaker

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks, appreciate it! And looking forward to the vid!

  • @SkateEverythingProject
    @SkateEverythingProject4 жыл бұрын

    Amazing video!! I always wait to watch your tracking video’s, killer job as always thanks so so much for your through reviews!!!

  • @celyda2
    @celyda24 жыл бұрын

    Was literally just looking for this when I got the notification.

  • @Dcrainmaker

    @Dcrainmaker

    4 жыл бұрын

    Ask and you shall receive!

  • @jaroslawtaranski2882

    @jaroslawtaranski2882

    4 жыл бұрын

    Same thing 🙂 Thank you DC!

  • @spanzotti

    @spanzotti

    4 жыл бұрын

    me too 😅👍🏻

  • @BJKeane-mc6bm

    @BJKeane-mc6bm

    4 жыл бұрын

    Same! THx Ray

  • @barneyrebel0123
    @barneyrebel01234 жыл бұрын

    I think you did a very fair review, and I enjoyed it. However, 2 things I have to criticize, though you did touch on one a little. The MA2 does not have side or top sensors, which you pointed out. Well, at least to me, it's pretty obvious, that's the reason it can't track you in profile mode. And of course, I agree, DJI would've really hit a home run if they would've added those. Like you, I was really impressed on how well it actually did! Not to mention, the collision with a sign at full speed, and still able to fly? LOL, try that with a DJI Phantom right? That thing would've exploded! I'm sure you already know what I'm going to say next. Honestly, if they put those side and top sensors on, there wouldn't be any reason for a Mavic Pro 3. Which is obviously going to come out sooner or later. Myself, as well as many others expect great things from their top of the line Mavic, and I can't wait to see it. I'm thinking they are going to crush it, and kill the Skydio, and everything else out there. I mean, why wouldn't you make you're top of the line Mavic, NOT do that. I'm sure the Mavic Pro 3 will have some downfalls, but, most likely not many. Something else. The Skydio 2 is a great drone, no doubt about it. But, if you really want it to do anything but follow you, you need the transmitter, let's be honest. At that point, you're at $1150.00, but with the MA2, you're at $799.00, not to mention being 9 miles per hour faster, and 10 more minutes of flight time. I know this video, was to show, just a tracking comparison, I'm fully aware of this. And as I said, you did a great job, and it was very fair. Was even a little surprised that the Skydio 2 lost you one time. One comparison video I would love to see you make, since I just found your channel, and you seem to be very fair, would be a MA2 vs. Autel Evo 2 comparison. I hope you read this, and thank you. I've subscribed, and hit the like button.

  • @Dcrainmaker

    @Dcrainmaker

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks!!! Agree on all your points!

  • @CPLKenDude1
    @CPLKenDude13 жыл бұрын

    Very detailed video and great content creation! Very thorough on the information. Thanks for sharing!

  • @BjEddy1
    @BjEddy14 жыл бұрын

    you really did a super job on this demo,, as I await my delivery of my Air 2,, this really got me excited,, thank you for taking the time to put this together

  • @digiSal
    @digiSal4 жыл бұрын

    I was really impressed with the Skydio. Was surprised you said you preferred the Mavic.

  • @Dcrainmaker

    @Dcrainmaker

    4 жыл бұрын

    I don't think I said I preferred either. I think I said if it had done certain things it'd be preferred easily.

  • @mr.trending3820
    @mr.trending38204 жыл бұрын

    The location you are at is super Beautiful ❤️

  • @freerkottema

    @freerkottema

    4 жыл бұрын

    Amsterdam-Rijnkanaal Nederland 🇳🇱 if only the sun was shining...it would give a even nicer scenery, but that is not to often the case in our climate 😬

  • @asianskywalker
    @asianskywalker4 жыл бұрын

    wow! big up, this is the comparison i was looking for!

  • @uutoobee
    @uutoobee4 жыл бұрын

    Just bought MA 2 after a few years of Mavic Pro. This is one of the upgrades I’m looking forward to. Great video and subbed you.

  • @fyrTV
    @fyrTV4 жыл бұрын

    When it hit the tree did it have the blade covers on?

  • @Pozdrozkrld
    @Pozdrozkrld4 жыл бұрын

    my heart froze when I saw it hitting the branch over water

  • @nikkimau5

    @nikkimau5

    4 жыл бұрын

    Same

  • @Trubyd44
    @Trubyd444 жыл бұрын

    Great review, great editing. A lot of work and it shows!!! Subscribed!

  • @Dcrainmaker

    @Dcrainmaker

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks!!!

  • @KawaiiKamikaze1
    @KawaiiKamikaze14 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for always going one step ahead in testing and reviewing where others won't. From a Mavic 2 Pro Pilot.

  • @bencarter8324
    @bencarter83244 жыл бұрын

    Finally, a video without a "buy the magic air 2 here" affiliate link.

  • @pxlcoarl

    @pxlcoarl

    4 жыл бұрын

    What are you talking about?

  • @bencarter8324

    @bencarter8324

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@pxlcoarl Oh the link is there now. What I meant is at the time I made the comment, there was no affiliate link. If someone buys a product through someone's affiliate link, they get a small portion of the money. So the review may be biased positively to get people to buy the product so they might use the affiliate link.

  • @pxlcoarl

    @pxlcoarl

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@bencarter8324 you dont have to explain reflinks to me... and btw, its pretty biased towards the skydio and yet there is no link for that

  • @pietroprestininzi
    @pietroprestininzi4 жыл бұрын

    Questions: 1) what would happen if it ran out of battery during tracking? Where is it going to land? 2) if it loses you, is there a timeout after which it returns to home ? Where is "home" then? PS I forgot to say that the video is awesome!

  • @Merko2

    @Merko2

    4 жыл бұрын

    For DJI home is where you take off from. You can choose if you want it to "idle" in air or go back home. Same for number 2.

  • @ppipowerclass
    @ppipowerclass4 жыл бұрын

    Good review! I feel like the tech is finally good enough for me to pull the trigger to buy one of these finally.

  • @scottydrones2987
    @scottydrones29874 жыл бұрын

    Brilliant review. Loved the signpost bump. Subscribed!

  • @wippo76
    @wippo764 жыл бұрын

    First thing I thought he this piece of US looks like the Netherlands Until I saw the niet gestrooid sign that it was actually the Netherlands 😀 Nice video thanks!

  • @Dcrainmaker

    @Dcrainmaker

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @TerraRiderAdventures

    @TerraRiderAdventures

    4 жыл бұрын

    I was the same like, hold on for a second, I know these signs!!! :D

  • @bannhim6697

    @bannhim6697

    4 жыл бұрын

    The first question that popped up in my head,which part of the Netherlands did he use to film this video in... But was the skydio not forbidden to leave the States? As well not to be sold outside of the States.

  • @AjiraKimberly

    @AjiraKimberly

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@bannhim6697 Looks like Amsterdam-Rijn kanaal, near Utrecht to me. That bridge around 15:50 is near Abcoude

  • @S.tebban

    @S.tebban

    4 жыл бұрын

    I was thinking: "good english for a Dutch". (Belgium here :p)

  • @VollenhoveVanBoven
    @VollenhoveVanBoven4 жыл бұрын

    Do I hear an American talking who seems to cycle in the Netherlands?! Thanks for the comparison, I am also waiting for this comparison!

  • @Dcrainmaker

    @Dcrainmaker

    4 жыл бұрын

    Yup, that's me! Thanks!

  • @psoon04286

    @psoon04286

    4 жыл бұрын

    I was pretty stumped about your whereabouts too. Didn’t think barges like that are used anywhere in N.America

  • @Tomovich89

    @Tomovich89

    4 жыл бұрын

    Amsterdam-Rijnkanaal?

  • @kingjameslibuit249
    @kingjameslibuit2494 жыл бұрын

    You always give a crazy real test!!! 😅👍🏻👍🏻 Awesom! This how test must be done.

  • @erh
    @erh4 жыл бұрын

    Perfect. Was hoping someone made this video quickly. Thanks!

  • @macombiam
    @macombiam4 жыл бұрын

    How will these drones fare on a mtb trail would be a great video to watch.

  • @Dcrainmaker

    @Dcrainmaker

    4 жыл бұрын

    Yup! I've got some mountain bike testing to do likely early next week. So I'll bring it along (though spoiler: I'm pretty sure it won't end well).

  • @stianjarnass

    @stianjarnass

    4 жыл бұрын

    He he can't wait! I have to say the track 2.0 ore what' it's called on the the zoom weren't really impressive🤗

  • @special66dog

    @special66dog

    4 жыл бұрын

    Looking forward to the test! Pre-order the Skydio mainly because of the autonomous flight for mountain biking. Also new subscriber because of this video.

  • @magsasaka1

    @magsasaka1

    4 жыл бұрын

    Dji battery was low when crashed to the three but idont see the evo battery when it was on the three where dji crashed

  • @stianjarnass

    @stianjarnass

    4 жыл бұрын

    It's sad dji don't provide a controller you can stick in the pocket while biking ore other sports. And I can't buy the skydio here from Norway🙄

  • @EQUANT_
    @EQUANT_4 жыл бұрын

    I'd like to see a Range test for the AIR2

  • @NeoSteelZero

    @NeoSteelZero

    4 жыл бұрын

    Same, many videos of the AIR2 but not one range test, should be just like the Mavic 2 pro's range

  • @skillsfromoufaczl0gic596

    @skillsfromoufaczl0gic596

    4 жыл бұрын

    Bro its useless for example in my country works stupid law when u are allowed fly when u see the drone by own eyes! But range is quite exact when they say 7km it will be 7 km, i saw some mavic pro range test but in my languague

  • @NE_Pigeons

    @NE_Pigeons

    4 жыл бұрын

    Range and Fly time test!

  • @NeoSteelZero

    @NeoSteelZero

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@skillsfromoufaczl0gic596 yes law says u must keep line of sight in many places. almost everyone never followes this law...

  • @ChristiaanRoest79

    @ChristiaanRoest79

    4 жыл бұрын

    Range test air 2 (9000 feet): kzread.info/dash/bejne/eHupzNOKkriqnrQ.html.

  • @tyaromarotyeri
    @tyaromarotyeri3 жыл бұрын

    本当に素晴らしいビデオでした。あなたの挑戦に感銘を受けました。

  • @RonMiki8
    @RonMiki84 жыл бұрын

    Really kool real world tests between these two drones. I'm a fan of dji as I've shot alot cinematic footages with the original mavic pro in my channel. But I've been hearing lots of good things about that skydio. Thanks for sharing. nice work!

  • @Dcrainmaker

    @Dcrainmaker

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @tylerlambert9937
    @tylerlambert99374 жыл бұрын

    you: a slight ding 16:08 me: sounds more like a tank just shot is cannon

  • @BeaveBallin7
    @BeaveBallin74 жыл бұрын

    I completely understand why from a business standpoint they deprive us of upward and side sensors as to not cannibalize their pro series models, but man the Air 2 would be the PERFECT drone if they just threw 1 or 2 more features at it. Still bought it regardless lol

  • @commonsenselogic

    @commonsenselogic

    4 жыл бұрын

    What would even more perfect is active track 3.0 on the Mavic 2 with it's omni directional sensors.

  • @ChrisParayno

    @ChrisParayno

    4 жыл бұрын

    Still should've seen the tree though

  • @kwcmau

    @kwcmau

    4 жыл бұрын

    Although from a business standpoint it would also be an invite for others (eg Skydio) to improve slightly but at a similar price point to easily take away DJI's market share.

  • @Dcrainmaker

    @Dcrainmaker

    4 жыл бұрын

    Oh - but the kicker is that it *did* see the tree. You can hear the beeps as it gets within 1-2 seconds of it. It just laid on the gas pedal instead!

  • @BeaveBallin7

    @BeaveBallin7

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@commonsenselogic true, but I personally prefer the smaller form factor of the Air series

  • @GianpaoloLaPaglia
    @GianpaoloLaPaglia4 жыл бұрын

    Amazing video and way of testing and explaining things! Keep it up!

  • @dr.dmitry.sokolov
    @dr.dmitry.sokolov4 жыл бұрын

    Realy useful, thank you very much. Will try out tracking with my new Air 2 tomorrow.

  • @lpcox
    @lpcox4 жыл бұрын

    I ordered my Air 2 recently, and instead of feeling remorse after watching your video I rather say “now I know I have to watch out for these things”... hellooo cognitive dissonance. :D

  • @jeansandmyshirt

    @jeansandmyshirt

    4 жыл бұрын

    same here lol

  • @zes3813

    @zes3813

    3 жыл бұрын

    wrg

  • @rcinematic
    @rcinematic4 жыл бұрын

    I got a Mini and Skydio will be my next drone sometime in the future

  • @chrismiscellaneous

    @chrismiscellaneous

    4 жыл бұрын

    What do you like more ? I love my mini and was thinking about getting a skydio as well

  • @DrHe-kl3yr

    @DrHe-kl3yr

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@chrismiscellaneous I want to buy a mavic 3 pro,hahaha

  • @erikl.1860
    @erikl.18604 жыл бұрын

    You are amazing! You master the art of giving excellent reviews, to the point, no bullshit. Thanks!

  • @Dcrainmaker

    @Dcrainmaker

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks!!!

  • @petrjanek7763
    @petrjanek77634 жыл бұрын

    amazing real life comparison, good job pls continue testing

  • @nebukanezer73
    @nebukanezer734 жыл бұрын

    Great video! Although I dont quite agree with your conclusion! The Skydio seems to win hands down! Really impressive ☺️

  • @willbert7715
    @willbert77154 жыл бұрын

    "lets hear the DING again" x-D ymmd!

  • @Dcrainmaker

    @Dcrainmaker

    4 жыл бұрын

    That’s what I’m hear...I mean, here, for!

  • @willbert7715

    @willbert7715

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@Dcrainmaker your work is amazing! I know it must have been a long way to get your hands on all of these products, but I am also kind of jealous, because you do THE NERD THING. Nerd on, mate! :)

  • @VanBoss
    @VanBoss4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for this real world video! Great as always.

  • @CrazeUK
    @CrazeUK4 жыл бұрын

    Great comparison video and very informative.

  • @ivarbrouwer197
    @ivarbrouwer1974 жыл бұрын

    I know all these roads like the back of my hand :) - Netherlands Amsterdam-Rijnkanaal near Driemond

  • @Dcrainmaker

    @Dcrainmaker

    4 жыл бұрын

    It's a great route!

  • @jeffryredminote5pro759

    @jeffryredminote5pro759

    3 жыл бұрын

    Nice scenery. 😊

  • @RoughRidersTV
    @RoughRidersTV4 жыл бұрын

    As a Electronic Engineer, I really want to see the specs on the MA2. I'm not a fan of IR sensors for this type of work. IR is OK but really lacks the data depth you want and need to build a really good 3D map of your environment which is why I think the Skydio does better. The problem with optical sensors like the Skydio uses is 1) don't work at night which limits your night flying and 2) it is a massive amount of data which takes a ton of processing power. The Skydio has the CPU/GPU power to handle the data coming in which ultimately gives it more headroom for improvement. Skydio's problem right now is just refining their algorithms...which is a solvable problem. The MA2 may not be able to improve much because 1) they are missing the sensors as you point out and 2) unless they have some more CPU/GPU power under the hood compared to previous generations, what you see now is what you will get and probably not much more. Hence, I would really love to see the architecture to know whether it has the processing chops to get better with future updates....though from what I can see, I suspect not. It's good for what it is but it is still not an action drone...Skydio still wins in that aspect....though as you point out, still room for improvement.

  • @Dcrainmaker

    @Dcrainmaker

    4 жыл бұрын

    Yup, the cross-over between the processing pipeline is interesting. The fact that the MA2 can't do APAS3 within 4K/60 or other high frame-rate modes is telling.

  • @PhilippSeven

    @PhilippSeven

    4 жыл бұрын

    MA2’s sensors is not IR. It just regular video cameras.

  • @PaulAntonescu
    @PaulAntonescu4 жыл бұрын

    One of the best of not, the best comparation testing. Congrats

  • @cadavid3
    @cadavid34 жыл бұрын

    Great review!! Im definitely getting a Skydio

  • @ottosun12
    @ottosun124 жыл бұрын

    Looking forward to the wind test

  • @Dcrainmaker

    @Dcrainmaker

    4 жыл бұрын

    Yup! Hoping the winds cooperate! Thurs and Fri are looking pretty nasty! www.windfinder.com/forecast/zandvoort_northsea-kitesurf-school

  • @TheTurtleOfGods

    @TheTurtleOfGods

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@Dcrainmaker Hey DC, since you're talking about winds. PSA about www.windy.com/ my favorite site for checking the wind before drone flying :)

  • @pandaturbo
    @pandaturbo4 жыл бұрын

    Remember that's MAVIC AIR 2, need to test when mavic 3 comes out

  • @danielcorrea6735
    @danielcorrea67354 жыл бұрын

    Amazing video bro 🙌 great comparison !!!

  • @raihansadath
    @raihansadath4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks man, literally wanted such a video😊

  • @doggiefresh241
    @doggiefresh2414 жыл бұрын

    My heart couldn't take it when it hit the tree

  • @BarryHull
    @BarryHull4 жыл бұрын

    I don't get it. The Skydio seemed to fly circles around the Mavic, or is it just me?

  • @TheGadgetWhisperer
    @TheGadgetWhisperer4 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful place you got there... Mavic Air 2 by far has the most advance active track function in the DJI drone. Can't wait to try mine, soon!

  • @DrHe-kl3yr

    @DrHe-kl3yr

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@dronearon3085 it need to VS mavic 3 pro

  • @ThomasLeichardt
    @ThomasLeichardt3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for your video, very helpful, as I’ve been comparing these two drones.

  • @Peakabike
    @Peakabike4 жыл бұрын

    Interesting comparison, just maybe missing a third run with the Beacon so that the Skydio could be tested to its max abilities. Chances are it would have caught up with you after missed turn and later on between the trees too.

  • @dronehd-djimavicairfootage2295
    @dronehd-djimavicairfootage22954 жыл бұрын

    2:44 this gave me a panick attack

  • @sanluis8
    @sanluis84 жыл бұрын

    Awesome comparison review. Thank you for sharing.👍🏼👍🏼

  • @capionthegreat4582
    @capionthegreat45824 жыл бұрын

    your in depth videos are appreciated.Imm ordering a new drone for my birthday and i will def use your affiliate link.Its reviews like yours that really help consumers.Thank You

  • @FuriousFilipino
    @FuriousFilipino4 жыл бұрын

    The Skydio is still in a class of its own. Not too many of them out in the wild though, and production is stopped until mandatory shelter-in-place is lifted. One thing to note is that the Skydio is not geo-fenced, which is enough reason for me to buy. Only wished that the Skydio 2 is able to fold.

  • @Dcrainmaker

    @Dcrainmaker

    4 жыл бұрын

    Indeed, it's a totally different beast. I do really wish however the standard remote was better (in all the ways). And yeah, totally agree on folding - though understand why they couldn't do that without dramatically increasing costs due to the way the sensors line-up.

  • @Canyon76
    @Canyon764 жыл бұрын

    Great tests. I believe you might be the first to do a comparison of the tracking and obstacle avoidance on both. Anyway, one thing I have always thought would be a great addition to the Skydio 2 is for it to have waypoints. I think that feature would be great especially for surveillance or monitoring areas with trees and other such obstacles. Obviously it wouldn't be good for mapping as you want perfect straight lines but I think for just general monitoring areas waypoints would be great and the Skydio 2's superior obstacle avoidance would do wonders. So now it comes down to which is overall better.... well that's a bit more difficult as both are clearly suited for different things. The Mavic Air 2 clearly has DJI's vision of a small, portable, but fully featured and capable professional quality videography and photography drone. With it's slightly larger sensor, and potentially better image quality I think the Mavic Air 2 is the way to go especially with it being a good $300 less even with the Fly More Combo which comes with 3 batteries! And that $300 on the Skydio 2 only gets you the Beacon and the controller, you still need to buy more batteries. But, if you don't like Chinese products and you want to support USA products and you feel you might be doing more selfie type droning then the Skydio 2 definitely completes that mission. Plus, the Skydio 2 image quality is pretty damn good. One thing I always wish the Skydio 2 would do is exactly what you demonstrated here, that it seems to just have a mind of it's own rather than tracking where you intend for it to track. I would have much preferred for it to follow you down over the turn and through the trees like the Mavic Air 2 did rather than out over to the right over some private yard.... It's like it's too sensitive at times... But I'm hopeful that given the price difference the Skydio 2 might come down in price a bit expecially since the Skydio 2 is really designated for one thing and one thing only. Although I see potential use cases with the controller where flying through the forest might be best with the Skydio 2 with it's obstacle avoidance. And the Skydio 2 kind of beats the Mavic Air 2 in portability if you consider that you MUST have the DJI controller with the Mavic Air 2. If you go with one battery for each and then stuff everything in a backpack it looks like about the same volume if not less for the Skydio 2. Anyway, thank you for the review. Looking forward to more.

  • @Dcrainmaker

    @Dcrainmaker

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks! Good recap!

  • @mago777
    @mago7774 жыл бұрын

    Finally! An honest Mavic Air 2 vs Skydio 2 review! They definitely cheaped out by not adding full sensor coverage, first video l saw from this channel and subscribed because of it! Can’t wait to see more reviews like this l, real world tests! 👌🏼😎👏🏼🙌🏼

  • @Dcrainmaker

    @Dcrainmaker

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks!!!

  • @Glen.Danielsen
    @Glen.Danielsen4 жыл бұрын

    _Very_ well-dome video! Thorough and fascinating. Thx much! 💛😎

  • @bryandaley5738
    @bryandaley57384 жыл бұрын

    Does either drone (or any drone that you know of) follow from in front? This is what most of us really want. We want a front facing camera, 'leading' us, from a distance. If you turn around, the drone would fly to the 'position' in front, and keep a distance from that perspective. So... Do you know? Thanks Ray!

  • @kiwigoose698
    @kiwigoose6984 жыл бұрын

    I think I perfer the mavic air thanks for the vid!

  • @shiftupadventure
    @shiftupadventure4 жыл бұрын

    Great video mate 👍 well done

  • @athermahmood1065
    @athermahmood10654 жыл бұрын

    Really great vid and very informative. Many thanks from a new sub👍🏼

  • @casualguy3938
    @casualguy39384 жыл бұрын

    "OH SHNEIKIES" This is my new catch phrase!

  • @mradarwis
    @mradarwis4 жыл бұрын

    Skydio def killing DJI...

  • @080micha

    @080micha

    4 жыл бұрын

    I can't order the Skydio right now, but DJI is shipping! So which is better?

  • @LansAnova

    @LansAnova

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@080micha Ofcourse it will kill the MA2 it should be more advance. But for the price. I will not buy a drone with that kind of price specially if i'm not gonna use it for professional use.

  • @DrHe-kl3yr

    @DrHe-kl3yr

    4 жыл бұрын

    look the price,than you can waiting for mavic 3 now

  • @bp328i
    @bp328i4 жыл бұрын

    Great video, just subscribed. After watching many videos about both and now this one, in my opinion the Air 2 is the better over-all drone while the Skydio is the tracking/obstacle avoidance BEAST.

  • @hawkboy000
    @hawkboy0004 жыл бұрын

    Great video. Very descriptive!

  • @digitalizations
    @digitalizations4 жыл бұрын

    You should warn people with heart problem "DO NOT WATCH THIS" because I was in pain...

  • @uchihasasuke7289
    @uchihasasuke72894 жыл бұрын

    for me skydio 2 looks more great in tracking

  • @jtalavera03

    @jtalavera03

    4 жыл бұрын

    Skydio has a very powerful processor just for tracking purposes.

  • @Military872
    @Military8724 жыл бұрын

    Excellent review ,thanks.

  • @jschlumpberger2594
    @jschlumpberger25943 жыл бұрын

    Great video, thanks for posting the information

  • @RakshithPrakash
    @RakshithPrakash4 жыл бұрын

    Skydio is a flying gaming computer, you can literally mine bitcoins with the amount of computing power it has.

  • @Firebl0od
    @Firebl0od4 жыл бұрын

    you should have used the beacon on the skydio, it is design to work with it, where it lost you the first time with the beacon it would have overshoot the house, making a cool shot where it find you again on the other side, you really are not making it a fair comparison using the phone app, the skydio is mad to work with the beacon, not the app

  • @ronburgundy4743

    @ronburgundy4743

    4 жыл бұрын

    Skydio was also way far out from any trees, so the comparison isn't fair the other way

  • @robertomighty4562
    @robertomighty45624 жыл бұрын

    Useful info in terms of comparing active tracking with the two drones!

  • @TerryMcGearyScotland
    @TerryMcGearyScotland4 жыл бұрын

    Nice comparison, thank you. I hadn't seen the other one, only the DJI which I had been considering. Now I am not so sure! Whatever I choose will be my first (and probably only ever!) drone.

  • @alexroseinnes
    @alexroseinnes4 жыл бұрын

    Great video, and may I also say that your bike fit has improved enormously--much flatter back and just looks more comfortable.

  • @MrksKr
    @MrksKr4 жыл бұрын

    Very useful comparison, many thanks! Enjoyed that! Probably will hold back getting the Air 2 for now and just using the Mini (with new FW update)! At least during lockdown...

  • @useryggfdcc
    @useryggfdcc4 жыл бұрын

    Excellent real world review. Subscribed!

  • @Dcrainmaker

    @Dcrainmaker

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for subbing!!

  • @siucracos
    @siucracos4 жыл бұрын

    Great video, just ordered my Air 2 today. Also, I bet you're always on time with two watches

  • @jonathanwilliams7161
    @jonathanwilliams71614 жыл бұрын

    Love this "real world" demo! Thank you!

  • @briancollison5319
    @briancollison53194 жыл бұрын

    I enjoy cycling. It's like having your own "tour de France" video crew with helicopter and motorbike recording your ride. Just brilliant. Cycled our "Snake Pass" in Derbyshire, England earlier this year with little road traffic due to lock down. Would have been great to have one of these beauties to record my ride.

  • @DroneALRM
    @DroneALRM3 жыл бұрын

    Very cool comparison! Congratulations from Brasil 🇧🇷

  • @chirantha
    @chirantha4 жыл бұрын

    Good video man!