Do you own a Drone!? Let us know your awesome drone flying stories down below!👇

@MTBs

Жыл бұрын

Have the original Mavic Mini with no tracking features. Best way to film myself with that one is to download a 3rd party app that supports waypoints and then simply fly from A to B and try to get yourself in the shot. Works better than you might think if you only need a few seconds of drone shots.

@MTB_ADVENTURE

10 ай бұрын

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@newenglandagingrider1738

4 ай бұрын

I just got one to try add some additional interest to my video's. I am very much a novice so we will see how this riding season goes.

Look forward to seeing more drone stuff, including describing how you use it. Thanks matey!

@gmbn

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed this different style of video! There are many videos out there that can help show how to use it. We just wanted to showcase the different perspectives they give you and, generally how great they are! Thanks for watching! 👍

How to manage the controller on you while you ride is the real trick to this it seems. As an alternative to strapping it on your chest, I've seen some youtube users set up the drone in the air to active track and then take off the joysticks and place the controller in a backpack for a short amount of time to ride a segment (and then re-engage the joysticks and land the drone after a short clip). The Skydio 2+ drone with a beacon seems to be more set up for following sports, but that option is over twice the cost of your setup.

finally!!!!!!! cant wait to see more footage!!!

@gmbn

Жыл бұрын

We're sure Neil has some awesome things planned! 🤘

Great footage from the drone, look forward to some footage going through high density wooded area.

Neil, this is awesome! The epics you guys do in the UK are some of my favorites because of the exploration aspect and I really enjoy seeing the countryside and terrain in those videos. Would love to ride in many of the places you have gone. This should help take the videography to another level, looking forward to it!

I bought a drone a couple of years ago to use for the same reason. In fact it's the same drone but older. I drag it out every now and then to have a practice, then lose confidence and pack it away again. I even have a particular track I want to film my mates and I on. The tricky thing is keeping it out of the trees. I'm keen to see how you go Neil. I might be tempted to give mine a proper go.

You do need an Operators ID which has to be fixed to the drone. Also if you are using the drone for commercial use you need a applicable licence and insurance.

@gingermattb

Жыл бұрын

Indeed, given GMBN is a monetised channel I don’t think you can legally use your own personal drone for videos like this, you need the relevant licenses for commercial use

@neildonoghueMTB

Жыл бұрын

I have both 👍

@UKMitchy

Жыл бұрын

@@neildonoghueMTB Fair enough, iIonly use mine for personal stuuf, but some people don't even know about the licence requirements.

@gingermattb

Жыл бұрын

@@neildonoghueMTB That's good, can I suggest you put in the video description that you have an A2 C of C then, it will help to spread the message.

@JerGoes

Жыл бұрын

CAA had stated that youtube and social media was NOT classed as commercial use of a drone. 'Ian in London' another youtuber covered this in a video called 'Using your Drone for Paid Work - Commercial Work & Selling Your Pictures & Videos' but spot on about the operator ID being a must.

Thanks for this! I have a drone and I’ve been thinking about videoing myself but I haven’t worked out where to put the controller. Keen to see how this plays out

@denesk2794

Жыл бұрын

And that's why I stopped carrying one around when I was (moto) enduro riding. It was a pain to ride some interesting terrain and worry about the drone ending up in a river or someone's property or hung up on a tree. Also, just stopping a ride and unpacking, starting the drone, then stopping it was such a pain in the butt, that I stopped using it completely.... From the "I have to share this" I went to "screw you, be there if you want to see it" ...

@KabirDhupelia

Жыл бұрын

@@denesk2794 makes sense! I probably wouldn’t post anything I shot with it, but I love having videos of things. I’ll give it a try with just the phone. Might be a nice rude way of seeing my poor jump method

POV is cool, dron shots are cool - all videos from raiding are sweet.

@gmbn

Жыл бұрын

Glad you like them!

Got a used drone to try out the hobby; I am doing a 24h MTB marathon fundraiser this weekend and will try to get some aerial footage of my team and myself... also bringing a GoPro and a regular camera :)

@Norway-BOY-MTB-Mountainbike

Жыл бұрын

Hi,I think you need a person special take care the Drone filming !🤙Cheers Mate !🤙

@reallybigphilly

Жыл бұрын

@@Norway-BOY-MTB-Mountainbike Agreed but it's a relay event so we're not riding nonstop... I'll be riding 10-12hrs so have 12-14hrs to shoot drone footage 🤓Or sleep...

@Norway-BOY-MTB-Mountainbike

Жыл бұрын

@@reallybigphilly Yeah !!👍Good luck !! Enjoy your ride !! 💪

My deepest condolences to our GMBN families in the UK God Bless The Queen 🇬🇧😥

I've got a dji mini. I LOVE it!

Reminds me how much I love getting out on the bike, without any tech. Just me, the wind and the ground beneath my wheels. Not even a garmin (shock horror), or a mobile phone. Try it, very freeing.

@bryannonya9769

Жыл бұрын

no thanks u do u sweet thing

@paulskibum

Жыл бұрын

If your income was attached to filming yourself riding you might feel different I guess - I agree with you that the ride is the ride, its purpose is to remove me from my everyday life. I do like a phone with me for emergencies and to take pictures of my bike though....

@Chief_Engineer

Жыл бұрын

That‘s the way it used to be in old days mountain biking. No tech equipment, no complicated gear. Put your trainers on, get on the bike and ride away. Those were the days…

@Melonator13

Жыл бұрын

@@Chief_Engineer guess im living in the past because i still do that for like every ride

Do check local legislation, most places require you to fly VLOS (maintaining physical sight of the drone at all times). I feel flying autonomously while riding a bike does not fulfill this requirement. There might be some exceptions if you have an assistant watching the drone. But definitely check local rules, its a legal jungle out there right now. Or fly illegally, right now many use cases are not legally possible in some jurisdictions. Like FPV flying. But flying outside the law is a bit risky as a content creator that's posting the evidence on KZread...

@CrazyBikerGuy

Жыл бұрын

For UK CAA rules Follow-me mode is legal, check point 35 of the CAA regulations.

@nigelrandtoul8646

Жыл бұрын

What license is required to fly a drone of this type?

@deice3

Жыл бұрын

@@nigelrandtoul8646 in the UK? I wouldn't know. In EU currently you need to register as a drone operator (for a small fee), and that is all that is required for the smaller drones. Only ones without any camera are exempt. At least until 2024. In the US its a little different, you don't need to register for sub-250g drones, unless you are using it for business (having a KZread channel counts as business). If you're using it for business, then you need to register and do part 107 exam. You have to figure out the rules in the country you are flying in, its very possible UK has more free rules.

We love droning our trips:)

@gmbn

Жыл бұрын

They're great to capture a whole new perspective with, aren't they?! 👍

@PePratiMTBRoma

Жыл бұрын

@@gmbn sure.....we use in our video drone and fake drone (360 cam on 118in selfie Stick in no fly zone)..... awesome:)

drone shots are a must have IMO. ESPECIALLY for the videos you guys make. no other tool gives better context to a narrative

@better.better

Жыл бұрын

the only thing better than the drone would be to have a drone with a 360 camera on it so you don't worry about where it steers itself too much because you can always reframe the video afterwards to show something else that's in the 360 shot. I've long been a fan of the 360 camera concept. they're getting better at it but they still haven't perfected the parallax distortion at the seam. for something like a drone shot though, if you're shooting a one-off thing like a race, it's not like you can do another take, so being able to pick anything you want to see in the 360 frame and punch in on it seems like a gold mine to me. I think at that size a 360 camera is still pretty limited in its ability to be able to maintain quality when you punch in, but those little drones are great for a lot of the adventure trips you do where you can't necessarily take a camera crew everywhere. even if you disregard the ability to film for GMBN, you could probably use it to help scout a route during a cross country adventure eventually when I do the solo touring trip that I want to do, that little drone would be one of the cameras I would take, I would probably also want a 360 camera of some sort either the insta360 or a GoPro max

@arcrides6841

Жыл бұрын

@@better.better I have owned both the GoPro Max and the insta360. The GoPro does a far better job at stitching at the seam but they both have very noticeable distortion. The image doesn't look natural. By the way the GoPro has terrible Windows software so I ended up sticking with the insta360. But even so I rarely use it and I'm thinking of selling it. Mainly because of the image not looking anything like that of a regular camera. It's just the nature of 360 cameras. I wouldn't want one on a drone to be honest. It would make the footage look cheap compared to a regular camera. I would rather have multiple regular cameras on a drone for the purposes of capturing more action.

That’s brilliant, I’d love something like that to film my rides, makes the videos so much better

I really like when tubers edit pov, drone, and 3rd party all together in one vid.

They are great but they slow down your riding, makes everything stressful. Loved mine but gave it up for my videos.

Awesome! Is that the Shropshire Hills?

Great topic.

@gmbn

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Sean, glad you enjoyed the content!

love the music at 7:24

Just be careful with your home point setting. Else it will be flying back to the top of the mountain 😂 I own a dji drone. But didn't bring it yet and my mavic mini doesn't do active tracking.

Awesome informative video Neil. Cheers!

@gmbn

Жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it!

Sod the drone.......More info on the S-WORKS pls

I use the same mini and for the controller I use a chest-pack that I found on amazon (used for hand guns apparently) It fits tight and does not get in the way but gives you access to the controller quickly. I also take the sticks off so it slides into the pack easily. I have used it on the gravel bike as well but have to wear it pretty high up to avoid knee strikes. It will actually fit both drone and controller in it without the phone.

@Mapdec

Жыл бұрын

Great idea. Thanks for posting this.

Neil, yes i've been wanting to get a drone, POV does not do justice on the size of jumps, or steeps of the DH. Looking for a great option with GOOD follow me. Up here in the PNW, we have a few trees. Avoidance sensors are also needed.

Cheers Neil, now I want one!

for me POV with insta360 camera is awesome too.just looking the best point to put the camera...but it's a bit less comfortable if it's on a helmet

Beautiful footage. New subscriber here. Thanks.

Well done 👍

nice and informative video 😃😃😃

@gmbn

Жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot! 😊

Nice! Show us a tour of your van

@gmbn

Жыл бұрын

Check out Neil's MTB Van Tour here! - kzread.info/dash/bejne/mXZ1pqWlk6S_qto.html

Nooo... please don't normalize drones at the trail system for the sake of ad revenue. Half the reason I get out on my bike is to be out in nature.

I used to have a DJI Mavic Pro, great fun. However, I got frustrated with the amount of people who don't understand them, think they know better, and I hate confrontation, so I ended up selling it. Gutted really. have fun though, great laugh :)

@shoveI

Жыл бұрын

I basically only ever fly far away from anyone else... where I live that's easy enough but you're right it's a game of balance to avoid actively disrupting anyone (that's on you as the operator) and also to avoid people who are being overly sensitive about a benign activity.

I had DJI mavic a few years ago returned it. flight time was too short, trouble establishing connection and the follow me didn't work just became a distraction on the day. I just wanted it to follow me for one lap around a Ice lake couldn't do it. Once they get 100% reliable, chuck it in the air and have it follow and 1.5hr flight time maybe other wise meh rather get on with riding. It's not to say I'm not interested in more drone content I'm esp how it does in the woods.

Drones are cool. This sends a bad message though. As by law the drone needs operator ID on it. As its being used for commercial use you need a drone license and insurance. Hands need to be on the controllers at all times and VLOS maintained. Looks like you might be on NT land which has no TOAL policy. Some might say sod at all that but as a big professional company you have a responsibility to adhere to all laws and rules. Theres enough restrictive legislation for drone use as it is without it being made worse by bad use examples like this and from a big professional company too.

@Jaycee2346

Жыл бұрын

I noticed there were no ads on this video so is it for commercial use then still. It's probably a grey area but I'm assuming why there's no ads. It's need an operator ID though. Plus you can reasonably easily get EVOLS dispensation added to your permissions,it was competency test along with night flying added to the flight exam when I did it but that was 2012 so I dunno if it's changed?

@nathanlenehan5507

Жыл бұрын

@@Jaycee2346 I got adverts at the start. Its on a channel with 2million subscribers and turns over thousands a year. His gear is sponsored advertisement for which GMBN is being paid. He is being paid to make this video. This drone is being used for commercial purposes and thats that. As for VLOS dispensation do they have that then? Is he a licensed drone operator? Is he/drone have commercial Insurance. Is the drone registered and marked with operator ID. Does he have written permission from NT for TOAL? Even if all yes (which if we’re being honest here is probably not the case)this is sending the wrong message to what is already a heavily restriction and fractiously legislated activity. Great footage and all that but ….. well, you know what I am getting at I’m sure.

@DroneRacingStreams

Жыл бұрын

@@nathanlenehan5507 the rules changed for commercial use just FYI you now dont need a PFCO what it was called i think its now a GVC, but you do need commercial insurance like you said and operator id etc

@Jaycee2346

Жыл бұрын

@@nathanlenehan5507 ahhh I didn't get an advert at the start that's why I said it. And it was strange there were none though out that's why I assumed they probably did it for that reason. Yeah totally forgot that he gets paid to be a presenter haha that would overall of that then! We have no idea of what permissions he has or doesn't but I guess caveats should be put into the video stating rules. I think your technically right in terms of sending the wrong message when it comes to legality. That said it shouldn't be that way really if you are just doing it for fun. Not saying you are but the drone police are the most detrimental to the industry and let's be honest most of the can't fly for shit

@nathanlenehan5507

Жыл бұрын

@@Jaycee2346 ​ Its different from someone with next to none subscribers doing it for free for a bit of fun and a 663million company , Warner Bros - who owns gmbn- the worlds biggest and fastest growing mountain biking channel in the world. They have responsibility and influence and should be above water with the law and setting the example. I think we are agreeing on it 👍

Awesome. What's the battery life like? What flight time do you get? Do you need to take several batteries with you?

that music for the last few shots sounds like Blake made it lol

I've got to get me one of these drones. ✌🏾

@gmbn

Жыл бұрын

They're great fun to use! 👍

where´s the woods?

Prices need to come down ALOT more as that one is over £700 and not much use unless in open areas.

Where is Neil riding, any ideas? Looks to rugged for the Mendips?

Nice video, I should put drones on my channel

@gardenstateflatlandb

Жыл бұрын

If you are making money on your KZread videos, be sure you get your Part 107 Pilots License. Otherwise you risk MAJOR fines if you're found out. They are cracking down hard on unlicenced drone pilots using their drones for profit. Examples, KZread, real estate, etc. Either way, make sure to follow your local laws regarding safe drone flight. They are cracking down on rule breakers also. Good luck.

Hey Neil, have you managed to find a better solution to strap the controller to your camel bag during the ride? can you share with us what you use?

How did it work in the woods where y'all normally ride?

Be interesting to hear from the production guys as to the quality of the footage, colour accuracy etc and any post processing the files need to be used or to better match GoPro footage for resolution, colour space, frame rates etc... compression, formats etc that are recommended or to look out for when buying a unit... optical and digital zoom or horizon levelling etc...

@MorrisGruiters

Жыл бұрын

Don't forget to use a nd filter when out in the full daylight. It will make the picture much smoother

Hello Neil..that's a good idea having drone to record yourself while riding. I also use drone when I ride my emtb to record my action and post it to my youtube channel. Hope to see your video in future using active track mode.

Things have gotten crazy expensive with all the registrations and online courses needed. Over here , even for the = 250gr anyway )

@nathanlenehan5507

Жыл бұрын

A sub 250g drone needs an operator ID and thats it (£10). Anything above this (ie drone licence is purely optional)

@deice3

Жыл бұрын

@@nathanlenehan5507 that's in the only in the UK. Laws are different in Europe and the US.

@gingermattb

Жыл бұрын

@@nathanlenehan5507 Not if you are using it commercially though, which given GMBN is a monetised channel…

Nice👍

Assuming you have a battery-charger case (From the Fly-More-set?), get a powerbank, and always charge the the batteries you are not using while flying/riding/eating lunch. Otherwise you look pro already ;-)

I would love to see them use a drone on wolftickvideos i didnt know it was illegal in the usa i would love one for some follow footage that looks an excellent tool.

Looking forward to seeing more drone shots since that unit is $1200 Canadian plus 13% tax. I would rather have a new set of wheels😁

Hi maybe you can ask Mctrail rider how he does it he got awesome drone videos

Sheeeeeesh wish I had the budget for that

I believe you lose some sensors (if not all) in sport. If you're approaching a questionable tree/obstacle, kind of go wide, if possible, allowing the drone to accurately trace you. Also, the controller rigged onto your chest is a great idea.... I put mine in my backpack which wasn't a good idea (especially with sticks still attached)

@gmbn

Жыл бұрын

Yeah, sport mode disables all of the sensors. Putting the remote in your backpack must've made the drone go a bit crazy! 😂

@misterdre

Жыл бұрын

@@gmbn To be honest I guess I placed it in a good position the first few times but I did have some suspect maneuvers and I realized it was probably the thumb sticks moving so I stopped doing it lol

i wanna a small drone while i bike long distant to follow me and maybe rain proof

I've been thinking about getting a drone for along time and now I've seen this its time I did alot of investigating in it

As a drone operator all I'm going to input was there are some great shots/video in this, however - ensure you follow the CAA code at all times and VLOS is key. Technically you need to be fully in control while flying irrelevant of the mode you're in...but it's all a risk assessment and clear code from the CAA. Good stuff :)

@BiggerBadderBrian

6 ай бұрын

Follow me is legal if within 50m of you. Point 35 of CAA drone guidelines.

I've heard drones work best around airports.

In NY, it's not allowed to fly drone anywhere any time. Probably my yard is ok

DJI needs an app that will allow you to control it via your phone. Slow speed basic maneuvering and “follow me” features should be available via phone without the remote. They can even set it to where if the link to the phone dies, the drone lands. That’s the future of drones anyway, so the sooner they do this the better.

Does anyone know what the cargo net Neil has in his van is called?

Did it work through the forest or not?

Neil, I am surprised you bought it. You didnt get it sponsored from DJI?

Does anyone recognise where that is filmed, I want to ride that descent

Oh man, why didn't you show the really interesting parts: riding trails in the woods. There are already lots of videos on drones tracking in the open, but not so much in the woods

Would be nice to of known if it would go lower through the tree lines or go above them and then lose you 😅

@gmbn

Жыл бұрын

Hey Darren! They can fly really close to the ground, which is great for avoiding trees. Although, make sure no one is around that could get hurt! 😅

You can’t legally operate a drone while riding a bike or vehicle in the USA. You also have to have visual line of sight on the drone at all times, so unless you have a buddy filming you, those autonomous features still make you the pilot in command. Obviously the FAA doesn’t have the people to enforce the rules they created, but the rules still exist so post your videos publicly at your own risk.

@sihag5221

Жыл бұрын

Same in Europe

@davidwalley2926

Жыл бұрын

Same in the uk 500m maximum away and maintain visual line of sight which isn’t possible if you are riding.basically need a second person doing the drone to do it all legally, depends on your attitude to the law really but I personally wouldn’t do it

@ambonirider

Жыл бұрын

I’m Italy you can with a drone < 500g an a distance < 50 m

@CrazyBikerGuy

Жыл бұрын

@@davidwalley2926 Follow me is legal in the UK, point 35 in the rules of drone flying, forgot to add that in the previous comment. My apologies.

@davidwalley2926

Жыл бұрын

@@CrazyBikerGuy thanks, I wasn’t aware of that. I would be interested to know their thoughts in relation to having suitable control of the drone if as in the video the controller is zip tied to a person whilst riding a bike meaning they cannot see the screen or access controls easily. It’s fine when nothing goes wrong but what happens when it does. I couldn’t personally see any court or insurer accepting it. Sounds melodramatic I know but it is the reality.

Drones and MTB is a GREAT combination!!! The husband from my sister has a lot of drones and he filmed me several times on dh sections/trails. GREAT shots were the results. Yes. My sister is old 😂 (she's 30) and I'm 16😐😂 (and the youngest of my family)

@rupedog

Жыл бұрын

30....old! 🙄😵

@gmbn

Жыл бұрын

Drones are great at getting sick shots of your riding! It's so cool to get a new perspective on how your riding looks from high up! 👍

so beautiful! where is it?

@rupedog

Жыл бұрын

Mendip Hills, Somerset UK, I think.

@rupedog

Жыл бұрын

Or could be Shropshire Hills (as Neil is from around there I believe).

@MrDblStop

Жыл бұрын

@@rupedog pretty sure that's not the Mendips. I live there and don't recognise anything.

Yeah .. not where I live. There is dense tree cover everywhere. A drone has absolutely zero chance following through the brush. Most places you are lucky if can do a 4-5 minute descent without anything slapping you in the face or wrap around you ....

Nice

@gmbn

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

brilliant... would be great if you could get one and and it could follow you for a 3-4 hour ride without having to give it any thought...

@gmbn

Жыл бұрын

That would be the dream! Unfortunately, the batteries only last around 25mins. 😅

@macfawlty

Жыл бұрын

3-4 hrs of 4k content makes for a very long workflow, also in a series of 20 minute flights.

It's bewildering to me why the pro peloton can't use drones instead of that army of motorbikes and helicopters. Just think, you would be able to get footage in the middle of the main peloton or anywhere around the riders. It would be safer for everyone to get rid of those motorbikes and some cars. But no, the UCI comes up with this rule that they want all the teams to reduce their carbon emissions. I scratch my head at how stupid some of these agencies are when they can't see the technologies right in front of them.

Hey, where you put your remote while riding?

@KevinT3141

Жыл бұрын

He explains that at 6:43.

@gmbn

Жыл бұрын

It was strapped to Neil's chest. 👍

@kopeitko

Жыл бұрын

@@gmbn yeah just asked to early while watching

Hi Neil, check out DM productions on here, Darren knows everything drone and has some great vids. Keep up the good work buddy 😃

don't overlook the 180 pano still shot. they are easily shared and look great in maps. i get a few every launch to index the day.

You guys should try the Skydio 2+. It's a completely autonomous drone!

I have a dji drone with my gvc license I will do drone footage for you 😉 😀

I crashed my dji mavic pro (1st gen) into a tree on an island.. :( I had to swim to the island in my underwear and I wasn't really close to my homeplace

Should just build an fpv quad, cheaper ,faster and more durable/maneuverable and you can chase people down trails when you get good fuck dji

Do GMBN make you buy your own kit ??

@fourutubez7294

Жыл бұрын

​Child boy scammer , get a man's job boy

For your purpose a skydio is better.

Make sure you do the bare minimum theory and get the i.d for it.

If you are getting paid for youtube videos and using a drone for footage, you need the part 107

Global.how’s everythin ggoing?,you shared superb !

Before I watched this video I made a bet that it wouldn’t comply with current UK laws… safe to say I don’t owe you any cash Neil. 😉Even though the flying in this video was very low risk, as others have pointed out you did not follow the current regs on a number of counts. Unfortunately the laws at present are quite complex and as you are a big company operating commercially you really need to be whiter than white - please remember model flying in general is under huge scrutiny at this point as authorities attempt to legislate us all out of the air so that commercial operators can use the low level airspace (even though the tech is not ready for them to do that yet). All it would take would be a report of this video to the authorises and you could end up with a nasty knock on the door (yes it’s rare, but it does happen).

@gingermattb

Жыл бұрын

This guy is a good cautionary tale of what happens when you get it wrong…. kzread.info/dash/bejne/poepxpumo87Ooag.html

@rupedog

Жыл бұрын

As posted he has both operators and commercial license. So I don't believe any law is broken...but please advise for all of us wanting to get one, what laws were transgressed.

@beathermit3876

Жыл бұрын

fucking hell how many posts you made on this video already -- give it a rest bro

Nonsense! leave drone flying /filming to experienced people

Skydio 2+ Beacon much simpler Neil

Omg first??

@gmbn

Жыл бұрын

🎉🤘🎉

@698RacingTV

Жыл бұрын

Litchi 3rd party app to fly DJI follows the controller pretty good