Great demonstration, I am really impressed, I have this drone for more than one year, great purchase 🎉

@jethrowingnut13

Жыл бұрын

Thankyou, yes I think the tracking has improved with updates since I filmed this.👍

One of the key lessons I got here, was the spelling of 'Uey'. Never stop learning!

@jethrowingnut13

Жыл бұрын

Ha Ha. I just went and checked the spelling. I fluked it, and got it right according to google. 😁

Nice🤙 I am currently waiting on my mini3 pro to be delivered. I enjoyed your video. Good info and great views.

@jethrowingnut13

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment. You won't be disappointed. Its a great little drone.

Mate you had me rolling on the floor laughing at 11:35 on. Classic! Thanks for the vid, formed a strong basis for my research.

@jethrowingnut13

Жыл бұрын

No Worries. 🤣

Thankyou. That's why I went to the trouble. Its nice to know its capabilities in different situations. 😀

Great video. I really enjoyed seeing your mods!

@jethrowingnut13

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks.

I enjoyed that , great info and entertaining I have the mini 1 and Mavic pro you are game flying in the closed in bush , well done . Pete Western Australia

@jethrowingnut13

8 ай бұрын

Glad you liked it. I was more like naive, having not flow that much.

Excellent! 👌

@jethrowingnut13

11 ай бұрын

Thanks, glad you enjoyed it.

Very cool journey. Thank you!! Love the mini 3 pro and how it avoids branches and trees on my bike.

@jethrowingnut13

Жыл бұрын

You're welcome, yeah its a good allrounder.

Wow mate, thanks for sharing your experience on the Mini 3 Pro active tracking on the m/c and mtb! Informative and funny! I will be doing the same soon after seeing this.

@jethrowingnut13

Жыл бұрын

My Pleasure. Thanks for the sub.

yo, man! njoyed- beautiful recording- =)

@jethrowingnut13

2 жыл бұрын

Thankyou👍

very nice and yes the Skydio 2+ destroys the DJI for tracking and obstical ovoidence. I also use the mini pro 3 on a bike, have 3d printed a bracket to connect it to my ducatti, but bloody hell it's frustrating with active track. other than that, it's a great drone. for this type of video, invest in a Skydio, you'll be amazed.at the difference.

@jethrowingnut13

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment, yeah the skidios do an impressive job, still not sure if you can buy them in Australia? But certainly on my wish list. 👍

GOOD SHIT MATE. THANKS. DBM. ENGLAND.

@jethrowingnut13

Жыл бұрын

Cheers mate. 😀

I feel like I don't need to read the manual after watching this (but of course I will anyway). Thanks for the super helpful information. I would be too nervous doing the active track around so many trees. Looks like the Mini 3 does a great job avoiding the trees and small branches. Good work.

@jethrowingnut13

2 жыл бұрын

Thankyou for the comment. Yes very impressive avoidance. However the very small bare branches, I'm not sure if it's good luck, but anyway it missed them. 😀

nice work. love all the tidbits. new sub.

@jethrowingnut13

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Mathew, Appreciate it. 😀

Nice mate, the obstacle avoidance seems to work pretty well. Leave the swearing in it adds flavour 😁🤙

@jethrowingnut13

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, I wasn't sure how KZread viewed swearing and I have granddaughters now 🤣🤣 that may watch it, ha ha.

Great video mate. I got the same drone recently and thanks to your video spotted the idea of the plastic container. I used the white moulded shell that the drone came with in the box and trimmed it down to fit in the container. It fits like a glove without the need for rubber packing. I haven't bought the bar mount bracket yet for the RC. I intend trying active track out on the MTB and unscrew the sticks, so they can't be bumped whilst in my backpack.

@jethrowingnut13

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment. Since the video I discovered a cover for the joysticks on Ebay by Sunnylife I think. It hinges up as a sun shade when your using the remotes and folds back down preventing stick bump as well. It was only $20 Australian I think .

great fun and great job! I like your self-critical-humor! Maybe you should put some dampening material between the RC and you mount, the shocks are not very healthy for the RC. I tried active track with my Africa Twin, total fail, so I have to give it a try again.

@jethrowingnut13

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment. Yeah, I noticed when I finished the initial shoot, and rode to a lookout, by the time I got to the lookout the remote. had vibrated a good 90 degrees from where it was, so I took it out of the mount until the afternoon, when I flew the drone again. I was thinking on top of the tank bag, with velcro straps, might be an option, but you don't want to bump the joysticks, whilst flying. 😁

First, really nice job with the custom RC mount. Well done. Second, thank you for putting this through some real-world exercises. I have not been bold enough to do any active tracking on my rides, but will try to do that soon. Good to see that it can handle elevation changes as I would like to try this on some mountain roads in my are where there could easily be a 500M elevation change between planned stops.

@jethrowingnut13

2 жыл бұрын

Sorry my reply ended up above your comment.

@AZGeek520

2 жыл бұрын

@@jethrowingnut13 No worries. Is there anything you would do different with your mount? I use Ram mounts for cameras on my bikes, so I'm fine with a similar set-up.

@jethrowingnut13

2 жыл бұрын

@@AZGeek520 No, it worked really well. Only thing is, I had to keep sitting down so I could see it, to make sure the drone was still following. You just look for the red stop button, if its still on screen, its still following you. Depends on type of riding if you stand a lot. The Beaty of the ram ball set-up is it isolated the remote from harsh shocks.

Wow Jethro. You're pretty industrious with that remote holder. Pretty impressive. The active track was awesome. Big like from a fellow Mini 3 Pro owner in Adelaide 👍

@jethrowingnut13

2 жыл бұрын

I like making stuff. 😀Cheers for the like. 🤣

@TonesDroneVisuals

2 жыл бұрын

@@jethrowingnut13 Now you can explore the Mini 3's other features and make more videos, Cheers, Tony

@jethrowingnut13

2 жыл бұрын

@@TonesDroneVisuals Definitely. 👍 love your channel BTW. Great skill, all aspects - flying, editing, music etc.

@TonesDroneVisuals

2 жыл бұрын

@@jethrowingnut13 Thank you sir. I always want to try something different. Always experimenting👍

Hi Jethro, thanks for the video, good job. I have a mini 3 as my first drone, had it for about a year. It's been a great learning opportunity, & I still am learning! I did think the active track would be better as I am using it for m-cycling/outback trips on my DR650 but it has not been great. It is ok at slow speeds, up to about 35kmh. All in all though, the drone has been great. I am however thinking about upgrading or adding a DJI Air3 to my kit as the tracking seems much better & the waypoint flight function is useful for my purposes. Anyway, I am heading back out to the Kimberley next week on the m-bike with the Mini3 so will see how well it goes out that way, then decide if I'll go for the Air3. Thanks again. Cheers.

@jethrowingnut13

2 ай бұрын

Your Welcome. Yeah, the mini 3 is a bit limiting, with its tracking speed max. I think the ultimate drone for motorcycles is the Skydio 2. (This could be outdated info now) But I dont think we sell it in this country. Seems to have a better tracking speed, and handles obstacles a bit better. Having said that the DJIs are better for the quality of the video and photos they produce. And built in features. I've experimented with drone as a tripod, (Just hover it somewhere for a good shot) and the mini 3 is quite useful for that. Can't say I know much about the air 3. Yeah 2 features I wish the mini 3 had is normal flight waypoints, and cruise control, just like the mini 4 had when it come out. The manufacturers always keep the upgrade path open. 🤣

@Gusto0172

2 ай бұрын

@@jethrowingnut13 Yes, I have looked at the Skydio3 & it is a ripper with the GPS beacon/tracking. Unfortunately availability is the issue & I understand that they are no longer going to provide retail drones, just focus on government & commercial operators. Pity. It would be a massive bonus to have waypoint flight option as an update to Mini 3 . Anyway, I think I'll keep the Mini 3 & pick up a Air3 soonish. Cheers.

@jethrowingnut13

2 ай бұрын

@@Gusto0172 Ahh, Thanks for the update on Skydio. Air3 sounds interesting. Have fun.

Well done young fella. Can't wait for the flat screen tv so we can watch some adventure videos while we're away😂

@jethrowingnut13

2 жыл бұрын

Can't decide on 40" or 50" 🤣🤣

@coobye

2 жыл бұрын

@@jethrowingnut13 Go the 50" then I can sit back in my chair instead of on your bike seat😂

I've had trouble with drone locking on me while being on my bike. When I dismounted then it locked onto me as a pedestrian without issues. The second problem was the drone lost me in case I made a sudden stop - it just flew over me and lost me from the frame. Skydio 2 seems to do a much better job at tracking and avoiding obstacles

@jethrowingnut13

Жыл бұрын

Agreed, Mini3 needs a beacon or something to follow, like Skydio has.

I would definitely patent those joystick protectors 🤣 some of the cheapest ideas are the most effective. How awesome is the mini 3? Not sure if it's in the video yet, only 5 mins in - you using the plus battery or the stock 249?

@jethrowingnut13

Жыл бұрын

Yep that joystick protector (Exercise mat) is the most versatile product around. I also use it under my soft luggage when motocamping as well. Battery was Stock 249, I couldn't buy the plus batteries anywhere at the time. So I flattened the battery, in a few sessions, in the morning. Then charged it whilst riding around, to shoot the "power lines" session near the end of the Day. Its a great all round drone. Probably not as good as the skydio for tracking motorcycles as the mini 3 doesn't have a beacon yet. But it has better image quality than the skydio. And way more features for videography and photography. And the skydio still crashes as well. 🤣

Great video and lucky of u . I have freezing issues when trying to use tracking mode . As soon as I highlight my object I want to track , the RC screen freeze and disconnects from the drone . I’m able to control it and or use RTH tho . So far I haven’t been able to use tracking . Hopefully they fix all these issue

@jethrowingnut13

2 жыл бұрын

There's a new controller firmware out today, (16-July-22)that is supposed to fix them 1.6.9 I haven't tried it yet. One thing, I don't have extra memory in the controller wonder if that is a factor.

@rorod3123

2 жыл бұрын

@@jethrowingnut13 oh sweet , I’m going to check in a bit . What do you memory ? Like Ram or storage?

@jethrowingnut13

2 жыл бұрын

@@rorod3123 The controller with the screen has a micro sd card slot. I have never used it. Sounds like you haven't, so that can't be the issue.

@rorod3123

2 жыл бұрын

@@jethrowingnut13 correct , I found out today I need an SD Card to screen record . I was trying to screen record my bugs . On the same note , there’s an update for the RC today . I just updated from 01.01.0000 to 01.01.0100 . The notes read as followed “Added support to identify the speed of the SDcard. SD cards with a slower speed rating than UHSI Speed Grade 3 are not supported.Fixed issue: Screen flickering appeared when previewing photos and videos in playback.Fixed issue: System crashed after extended in some scenarios.• Fixed some minor bugs.” I’ll test tomorrow

@jethrowingnut13

2 жыл бұрын

@@rorod3123 Awesome, hope it fixes your issues.

What I actually don't like is the fast forward and the speed. In your video and in real life. To me it's actually not useable. Going 20kmh on a motorcycle even offroad as you did is often too slow, doesn't make fun to ride and to record. To me it actually doesn't work in real life scenarios also on a motorcycle it's too often losing track. Good video, but when you mention 4k, 30 fps and zoom level you should also mention 2 times fast forward or 4 times ;) that people are aware of that (in case they are 'blind' 😆)

@jethrowingnut13

2 ай бұрын

Point taken, I assumed people would notice, yeah but you're right, you can't go very fast especially where there are obstacles for the drone to avoid. Yeah, it's not much fun going slow, either. I find it more productive to use the drone as a tripod shot, and ride through the shot. But it's all a hassle when you're out trying to enjoy a ride, you can't just turn it on like the GoPro. One thing that I wish the drone had was cruise control like the mini 4, for high up grand shots, like itchy boots uses. Thanks for the comment. 👍

@m2kk

Ай бұрын

@@jethrowingnut13 thanks for your Kind reply. Ride safe and enjoy 👌

@jethrowingnut13

Ай бұрын

@@m2kk Your welcome. Likewise. 😉

Nice video Jethro ! What is the make and model of your mountain bike as it looks cool ?

@jethrowingnut13

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks. It's actually my sons, I use his when Im visiting on holidays, so I don't need to transport mine. Its a Giant, not Sure what model, Ill check next time Im talking to him.👍

@jethrowingnut13

2 жыл бұрын

Giant ATX with 27.5" Wheels.

@Gadgetdad007

2 жыл бұрын

@@jethrowingnut13 super responsive reply. Thanks 🙏🏽

Nice review. I suspect that the aluminum plate you put on the RC will significantly cut down your range since it's mounted over the antennas.

@dhoser9296

2 жыл бұрын

Ooops, didn't notice it was on the bottom of the RC...awesome. Looks like it locks in quite well to your mount.

@jethrowingnut13

2 жыл бұрын

@@dhoser9296 Yeah, your right it's on the bottom, if I do have issues with distance flying, it can be removed in 20 seconds without tools, that's why I used the wing nuts. Thanks for the comment.👍

The DJIs are better cinematically, but nothing beats the skydio tracking.

@jethrowingnut13

Жыл бұрын

Yep, From what I've seen on YT I agree 100%.

@jethrowingnut13

Жыл бұрын

I don't know why DJI, don't use the remote as a beacon like the skydio beacon. The Remote, or phone has a GPS chip in it. Just guide the drone with this location, when the drone looses visual contact. Seems pretty obvious to me. Maybe they have some planned upgrade at a later date, or maybe there are legal issues.

@MeerkatADV

Жыл бұрын

@@jethrowingnut13 their original tracking (phantom 3 I think) did exactly this. Nit sure why they got rid of it. And the skydio does track visually most of the time.

@jethrowingnut13

Жыл бұрын

@@MeerkatADV Yes, The visual would always be more accurate and smoother. The GPS Co-ordinates, probably jump around a bit, I just meant as a guide, when it looses visual, just to get out from behind a tree or something. I guess once it looses the shape it locked onto, it could be problematic scanning the environment looking for the same shape again, potentially locking onto the wrong object. Our eyes and brain are pretty powerful I guess.

Hi. Great video. Got mine recently but still trying the basics. Have a problem with a motor sticking and hoping i won’t have to send it for repairs already. Quick question. You seem to be recording the bike sounds too. Us this actual and if so what are you using to record the sound. I’m going to use mine to video riding past the drone on my Harley and don’t want to add sound on after. Cheers from Portugal.

@jethrowingnut13

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Alan, hope the motor sticking resolves itself soon. The Audio Im using is coming from my helmet chin mounted Gopro 7. Hope that helps.

@useryggfdcc

Жыл бұрын

@@jethrowingnut13 i bought a USB stick audio recorder and attached it to my drone. It record the motor sounds which are super interesting. Amazon sell it.

@jethrowingnut13

Жыл бұрын

@@useryggfdcc Sounds interesting, thanks for the tip. I might try one.

@useryggfdcc

Жыл бұрын

@@jethrowingnut13 In a video editor the drone video and the audio file can be match up. It gives a whole new dimension to drone videos.

@jethrowingnut13

Жыл бұрын

@@useryggfdcc Not sure Id like that, maybe a FPV drone to heighten the action, but for cinematic footage I think it's best to just have music. To each his own.

my mini 3pro dont track me and my hd, dont know why not. Green frame is ok, but cant activate follow or others?

@jethrowingnut13

3 ай бұрын

That's weird, I'll have to check it out on mine next time I'm using it. Haven't used tracking for several updates, maybe they broke it?

Which microphone are using or it’s an external then you doubling it with the video when editing.

@jethrowingnut13

Жыл бұрын

Im just using the audio from the GoPro mounted on my helmet chin, just the inbuilt mics, on the GoPro hero 7 black. Then sync the audio when editing.

How fast did. you drive with your Moto? Max Speed with activ Track? I use my mini 3 pro heere in the Alps in Austria at MTB

@jethrowingnut13

Жыл бұрын

Probably 35-40, kph, maybe a bit faster in open areas. However this slows dramatically when the obstacle avoidance is operating in tighter spaces..

Hi Jethro,thank you for your gratis Video. I have a question: my Drohne doesn't Track me. It just hovers and don't follows me. Sometimes the drone recognizes me as a person when I'm standing next to it, as soon as I get on the bike and start driving, it loses me. Likewise, she does not recognize me when I sit directly on the motorcycle. I'm currently on a world trip and would be very happy about an answer.

@jethrowingnut13

2 жыл бұрын

I don't have the automatic object recognition set to on. I sit on my motorcycle, position the drone behind me, then select me sitting on the motorcycle by drawing a rectangle around me and the bike. Hope this helps.

@carstentacke5737

2 жыл бұрын

@@jethrowingnut13 thank you for your fast answer . Maybe the Drohne ist Not Close enough I thought its a mistake of me. I will try soon again. Happy Trails

@jethrowingnut13

2 жыл бұрын

@@carstentacke5737 Yes the drone uses a visual system, so the closer the better. As it will lag a bit anyway. The more contrast between the subject and the background the better as well.

@nderezic

Жыл бұрын

I had the same issue. I was forced to dismount, lock the drone onto me as a pedestrian and then sit on my bike and start riding. It usually took me a few attempts before if managed to do this correctly. It''s a far cry from performance of Skydio

It looks like nere mouth surgerloaf Newcastle

@jethrowingnut13

Жыл бұрын

Na. South of Wollongong, Newcastles sister city, but I know where sugarloaf is, I was born in Cessnock. 😁

Deploying / landing your drone to / from your palm, without any protective gloves, is stitching waiting to happen (or worse).

@jethrowingnut13

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the heads up. I got damaged by a 2.5cc petrol RC Plane when I was a teenager. Those things were brutal.

@DaneSavcic

Жыл бұрын

@@jethrowingnut13 Yea, especially since I see you alone in the wilderness with a heavy bike... having a bleeding hand in that situation sounds like a rellay bad day. I liked your video, I do find it confusing though with the picture in picture in drone shots. My mind is not sure what to look at 😄 Would be cool if you placed another camera behind you on the bike and shoot at the drone.

@jethrowingnut13

Жыл бұрын

@@DaneSavcic I'm learning as I go. Was trying to show what a GoPro sees versus the drones perspective, but I get your point, its difficult to look at two things at once. 😂The rear camera would be good, however in the bush environment its really difficult to see the little drone. 🙃

The defined object must be locked again when it enters the frame again. DJI should now consider integrating AI into their products

@jethrowingnut13

Жыл бұрын

100% yes. The recognition of the object its tracking seems very basic at best. Or have a mode where it tracks the remotes gps location as a secondary lock, if the thing your tracking has the GPS on board, which is probably 90% of the time.

you have to go that slow? What about downhill?

@jethrowingnut13

Жыл бұрын

Unfortunately no better downhill. It will tend to fly over you. This is more of a photographers drone, with great image quality and many features. The Skydio 2+ is the one for tracking the action. Its costs over twice as much though.

Useful video. I intend to use your method to build similar mount. Where did you get your 4mm wingnut? I tried HomeDepot and they don't have 4mm nuts. I also tried Brafasco, in vain.

@jethrowingnut13

Жыл бұрын

In Australia, I got them from Bunnings, A huge hardware chain.

What happens when the wifey looks for her exercise mat?

@jethrowingnut13

Жыл бұрын

Sssshhh! 🤣

Nice🤙 I am currently waiting on my mini3 pro to be delivered. I enjoyed your video. Good info and great views.

@jethrowingnut13

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks James, glad you enjoyed it. Yeah, I was dead lucky when I got mine, it was the last one. 👍