Top 10 Problems with the Mavic Mini - What DJI got Wrong!

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DJI's latest consumer drone is tiny, but what did they leave out?
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  • @kirbyvacuummadman1814
    @kirbyvacuummadman18144 жыл бұрын

    Most of your complaints fall into the nitpicking category, the flexibility of the Mavic mini is a plus not a negative. The flexibility will help keep it from breaking unlike the Mavic air.

  • @Stoney_Valentine

    @Stoney_Valentine

    4 жыл бұрын

    most usually do

  • @theomeiling4072

    @theomeiling4072

    3 жыл бұрын

    Richt! If it bends it doesn’t beak.

  • @vicewize

    @vicewize

    3 жыл бұрын

    Agree same w my 5” freestyle quads vs my Cinewhoops (umma95x) made of plastic. The plastic flexes and it’s super light vs a 5” which is heavy with ridged carbon plates. Plus making it sub 250

  • @dosomestuff1949

    @dosomestuff1949

    2 жыл бұрын

    Eh not really

  • @kurtfirestone2761
    @kurtfirestone27614 жыл бұрын

    For the price, you can't beat it

  • @doubleplazroblox3944

    @doubleplazroblox3944

    4 жыл бұрын

    What about the transmission differences between the CE version at 2.4ghz in Europe and the FCC version in the USA at 5 ghz which changes the range of the WiFi transmission.

  • @HalfChrome

    @HalfChrome

    4 жыл бұрын

    CE is definitely worse

  • @therickman1990

    @therickman1990

    4 жыл бұрын

    ​@@doubleplazroblox3944 CE does both 5.8Ghz and 2.4Ghz. 5.8 has higher bandwith but less range and I've been up to 600 meters with no issue on 5.8Ghz. With 2.4 the range should be 2km's if there's not to much obstacles so that's fine. The Mavic Mini is a compact camera that can fly so I'm not really bothered with my Mini's CE range. It's plenty.

  • @therickman1990

    @therickman1990

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@doubleplazroblox3944 I have to update on this. I managed 670 meters (2200 feet) on the combined 5.8/2.4Ghz last week and after changing battery's and after manually switching to 2.4Ghz I managed a range of nearly 2km's (1.2 miles), which is plenty for good video's

  • @grantdeisig1360

    @grantdeisig1360

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@therickman1990 3600ft for me. No lag at all in the feed. Had to come back do to high winds. Gonna try for further when the wind isn't so bad and I have a few helping spotters for safety. How did you manually switch to 2.4ghz? Mine seemed to be locked in 5.8ghz.

  • @Russianmafia10
    @Russianmafia104 жыл бұрын

    Complains it feels flimsy, how can it feel strong but stay under 250g

  • @moonbrothers9098

    @moonbrothers9098

    4 жыл бұрын

    Flimsy = ductile...Im a welder that is a good thing....

  • @oledimitrov2687

    @oledimitrov2687

    4 жыл бұрын

    Yes and if it is flexible then it will surwife some crashes way more better than for example the spark

  • @liamcoultas763

    @liamcoultas763

    4 жыл бұрын

    A dunno mate

  • @fmbdan

    @fmbdan

    4 жыл бұрын

    👍

  • @Stoney_Valentine

    @Stoney_Valentine

    4 жыл бұрын

    it can’t ppl have to find something to complain about

  • @crocodile7231
    @crocodile72314 жыл бұрын

    I think you're missing the overall picture here. It's functionality, features and quality versus price.

  • @based_prettyawsm

    @based_prettyawsm

    4 жыл бұрын

    Ignore spark and tello but any other drone is literally x2 the price of mini.

  • @user-fw3sw7qx1u

    @user-fw3sw7qx1u

    4 жыл бұрын

    @James Curtler exactly, if you added all that it'd be overweight. The whole point was to keep it bare bones

  • @gianclaudiocalderara8288
    @gianclaudiocalderara82884 жыл бұрын

    I’m a pro cameraman . I’m use to work with the national French tv in Italy . We shot at hd format. That s the approved work flow. The Mavic mini is the best drone for us . Quick to use , almost invisible and without any restricting law. You bring home some shooting you couldn’t even think before . Buonasera .

  • @HalfChrome

    @HalfChrome

    4 жыл бұрын

    Cool. Good to know. Good luck flying.

  • @zes3813

    @zes3813

    4 жыл бұрын

    wr

  • @PilarTecno

    @PilarTecno

    4 жыл бұрын

    Exellent answer brother. I am starting to make some not pro aerial videos and i was needing the 1080p 60fps that the mavic mini offers me. Thanks for your valuable data. Cheers from Uruguay !

  • @rafirizky8238

    @rafirizky8238

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thats the best drone I ever have

  • @pavelp80

    @pavelp80

    4 жыл бұрын

    Don't you have any restrictions? We have too many in Czech Republic. Like 50m from people or double the altitude, 100m from buildings, we should be able to fly using eyes and not the camera or map (which sort of limits mavic mini to 50-80m cause it hard to see further) and flying for commercial purpose (even monetized youtube video, or propagation) needs likely more registrations and permissions than flying a glider :-(. Laws are likely made for model aircrafts and when it comes to profit, law is likely made to protect professionals, but it feels as stupid as there was a law against using any kind of camera for profit.

  • @rjamutube
    @rjamutube4 жыл бұрын

    if they put everything you say the mavic mini will cost approximately $1,500

  • @harrisonjuhasz4045

    @harrisonjuhasz4045

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@t.h.634 The hardware is not there for active track, it does not have the sensors for collision avoidance. The software could allow it but the drone wouldn't be aware of it's surroundings so would likely end up in a tree or something.

  • @cosmicbro1973

    @cosmicbro1973

    4 жыл бұрын

    ruben geneux They did it and made it cost $799... It’s called the Mavic Air 2

  • @whiskeyromeobravo3645

    @whiskeyromeobravo3645

    4 жыл бұрын

    ......and weigh 500+g

  • @capeofstormz5974

    @capeofstormz5974

    4 жыл бұрын

    Don't know why some people complain about it not having 4K.Where are you going to use 4K resolution videos? Facebook,KZread etc.will downscale your videos anyway.

  • @HalfChrome

    @HalfChrome

    4 жыл бұрын

    This is a good point. But not all videos go to KZread.

  • @RCWeldingsgarage
    @RCWeldingsgarage4 жыл бұрын

    I'm happy with my DJI mavic mini. It's used for my welding jobs when I want to feature my railings. I didnt want to break the bank by buying an overly expensive drone. I just wanted something that I can write off on my business and enjoy from time to time with my kids as well. I think DJ I hit the mark with this drone. I can agree if they have had a couple extra features but then it would have made the drone heavier and then you'd have to get a drone license for it. I think the point of this DJI mavic mini is for guys like me. I'm not looking for anything serious and crazy but I want a brand name that I can trust at a good price!

  • @bharatindianagamer

    @bharatindianagamer

    Жыл бұрын

    Superb picture quality in mavic mini bro

  • @RedWingsninetyone
    @RedWingsninetyone4 жыл бұрын

    They were trying to keep it under 250g so of course it's going to feel cheap. The flex is what makes it strong in a crash. This way they give in an impact rather than just break.

  • @jekjr1957
    @jekjr19574 жыл бұрын

    I have flown a Mini for about a month and I absolutely love it. Two Thumbs up DJI.

  • @armandoferreira8790
    @armandoferreira87904 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the nice video. However, the point for this drone is that DJI wanted to replace the Spark having in mind three factors lower weight, lower price and easy to fly. The Mini checks all the boxes. Some of the features that the Spark has and the Mini don't and are related with software I expect to be added on later firmware or app updates. Like other DJI products they have improved with firmware updates. Of course, features that require hardware changes like obstacle avoidance will never been on the Mini. The sensor of the Mini is capable of 4k but I believe that DJI restringed the speed on the Mini to 40 Mps that isn't capable of handling data of a 4k image, the Air has 100 Mps, in order to protect the Air market share. However, the 2.7k video is better than some lower end 4k video drones and this may be due to the new and better image processor of the Mini. I bought the Mini as a travel drone to be under government red tape and in Portugal to be below the weight required for mandatory insurance.

  • @HalfChrome

    @HalfChrome

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the information. Great to know it is helpful in Portugal!

  • @theneworiginals6292

    @theneworiginals6292

    4 жыл бұрын

    The mini has a better low-light and higher dynamic range if you look at the pictures side by side

  • @Sairus.
    @Sairus.3 жыл бұрын

    I guess this what to expect from this price point . As a Mavic Mini user its a really solid entry level drone with excellent value for money 👍👍

  • @tweetybird3597
    @tweetybird35974 жыл бұрын

    Gee whiz, if having to fold the props to put it in case is a pain, what happens when you have to do laundry.

  • @seaninlondon4424
    @seaninlondon44244 жыл бұрын

    It struggled lifting and transporting military equipment, I found particularly troublesome on this 250g drone.

  • @damondinkins8166

    @damondinkins8166

    4 жыл бұрын

    😂 right!! I was looking to move some furniture 😂

  • @HalfChrome

    @HalfChrome

    4 жыл бұрын

    That just missed the cut

  • @thegee9586
    @thegee95864 жыл бұрын

    Womp, womp, womp! What were you expecting at this price point and weight limitation. The Mini is a great drone. Were you expecting them to limit the sales of their other products by cramming all their features in the mini? It is to get more people flying and it does a great job. Stop the griping and stick with the higher end drones!

  • @Wilhuff_T

    @Wilhuff_T

    4 жыл бұрын

    Exactly.

  • @paulmartos7730

    @paulmartos7730

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@Wilhuff_T Agreed! The Mini is a stable camera platform with a lot of safety features. The flexibility of the arms strikes me as a feature, not a failure. I watched many videos about the Mini and it seems amazingly reliable and resilient to crashes.

  • @HalfChrome

    @HalfChrome

    4 жыл бұрын

    We like the drone. Just pointing things out.

  • @lpcox

    @lpcox

    4 жыл бұрын

    when it came out, every youtubers posted videos how great it is. now they can have only clicks with this type of videos. nit-picking. btw I liked the video.

  • @HalfChrome

    @HalfChrome

    4 жыл бұрын

    We did videos in why it’s good but there is more than just good things about each produxr

  • @enchodus
    @enchodus4 жыл бұрын

    A stunning drone with a sweat camera, a beast, a super flier, the mavic mini after more than 400 km in 30 days!!!

  • @joetia5118
    @joetia51184 жыл бұрын

    Really not problem at all it is only 249g in weight and 2.7 k with gimbal in fact is a good deal

  • @jadowse
    @jadowse4 жыл бұрын

    Everything you ask for is a mavic air, buy a mavic air. This is purposefully light, under 250g means no obstacle avoidance, light weight construction, active track requires obstacle avoidance. This video is completely pointless.

  • @abrb1223

    @abrb1223

    4 жыл бұрын

    Several drones in the same price category have active track. I bought a $100 skyviper journey, which is literally a toy, and it has active track with no sensors. It only has a 720p camera and it still does active track.

  • @saywhat524

    @saywhat524

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@abrb1223 There is to big of a chance that you would crash with active track without sensors. So its a little stupid to have that enabled :)

  • @isatche
    @isatche4 жыл бұрын

    I wouldn't call half of these things "problems". Also, the features that's been "missing" are the features of more expensive drones. Just the fact that people compare this 399$ drone to 1500$ ones tells me a lot about the quality.

  • @ronhilllight

    @ronhilllight

    4 жыл бұрын

    Was just about to write something similar.....

  • @HalfChrome

    @HalfChrome

    4 жыл бұрын

    Fair enough. It’s a bummer to have software features withheld, however. Which speaks to DJI’s only real competition being itself unfortunately.

  • @natalramos4988

    @natalramos4988

    4 жыл бұрын

    Ivan Isakovic tells more abaut the moron doing the review, he is just putting down dji and that's not cool.

  • @dchubworldsharenetwork

    @dchubworldsharenetwork

    4 жыл бұрын

    He is right for avoidance 4:55 could have it just one on the back side. About 5:56 propellers could be more stable is totally free and doesn't change the price or weight. For 4K I don't care at all ☺ but 2.7K could record in 50/60p and not only 25/30p why companies even selling devices with 25/30p... I will use FHD 50p when I get it in 2 days.

  • @cigarnationwarriors3981
    @cigarnationwarriors39814 жыл бұрын

    The MA2 batteries have to be charged individually BEFORE using the charging hub. Do you need to follow that for the Mini batteries or can you safely use the charging hub for First Charge?

  • @ragndroneman
    @ragndroneman4 жыл бұрын

    I was thinking, why you you not include that too ( as for actve track and other quickshots) but with dji refresh you have to have a balance and cut off point somewhere?

  • @warwickchuck1
    @warwickchuck14 жыл бұрын

    Look mate you get what you pay for. It’s awesome and very happy. No issues. I’ve a Spark and MA. Thanks anyway for posting

  • @i-rok1117
    @i-rok11174 жыл бұрын

    I dont complain much about Dji mavic air mini. Hit like if you're on my side.

  • @laurensholthof

    @laurensholthof

    4 жыл бұрын

    and there is poi mode

  • @garywboisseau

    @garywboisseau

    4 жыл бұрын

    My Mavic Air was the worst drone I have ever owned. Terrible radio communication.

  • @HalfChrome

    @HalfChrome

    4 жыл бұрын

    Really? Please share

  • @garywboisseau

    @garywboisseau

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@HalfChrome I constantly has radio issues, even in noise free environments. It was so bad that I sent it back. My use case was for real estate jobs; no mega far distance stuff.

  • @cheezeboyz2549

    @cheezeboyz2549

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@garywboisseau lmao

  • @hasanogulcan1926
    @hasanogulcan19263 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for review sir, i want to ask that whether the problems related with mini is going on or not. Is there any latest upgrade to get rid of problems for mini until today. And worth it to buy? Thanks.

  • @HalfChrome

    @HalfChrome

    3 жыл бұрын

    I would opt for the mini 2. It is much better

  • @hasanogulcan1926

    @hasanogulcan1926

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@HalfChrome No doubt. But how about the mini with early upgrade and mini with latest upgrade?

  • @HalfChrome

    @HalfChrome

    3 жыл бұрын

    Sure it’s moderately better but I’d still go with the 2

  • @eddycardenas3285
    @eddycardenas32853 жыл бұрын

    Hi there I have. A problem with my drone , a few months ago i crashed my drone , and I tryed to fix it by replacing the wings and the motor itself but it didnt work the drone starts to move to one side once i turn it on it looks to me like it doesnt have enough potential in the back right rear part of the drone its the (dji mavic mini )

  • @frankinblackpool
    @frankinblackpool4 жыл бұрын

    I have a Mavic Mini, well I'm on my second Mini. I returned the first one in December because it would not show orientation in the DJI Fly app. My second drone, which arrived this week, has the same problem. I'm also an Android phone user, Pixel 3a. Fun Fact, quite a few android phones are not compatible with the Remote Controller. When you connect an Android phone to the Remote Controller, then the phone's compass gets deflected by the Remote Controller. This then causes a false reading on the DJI Fly app making it very hard to work out the orientation of the drone when its over 100 meters away. Give it a try with an android phone. Install a compass app and then move the phone towards the Remote Control. If the compass gets deflected then you have a problem, like I have with my Pixel 3a. Rotate the phone 180 degrees, so that the USB C port, is on the right hand side of the phone it seems OK. I just have to wait for an extension cable to see if this solves the problem. However I have tested the Remote Control with two old iphones, and the experience was flawless. :-(

  • @danteinchaosforever
    @danteinchaosforever4 жыл бұрын

    Was anyone else bored or what?

  • @torstenpersson5629

    @torstenpersson5629

    4 жыл бұрын

    The cat!

  • @LovesTheGash

    @LovesTheGash

    4 жыл бұрын

    Torsten Persson I wanted to kill my self

  • @HalfChrome

    @HalfChrome

    4 жыл бұрын

    You should seek help.

  • @danteinchaosforever

    @danteinchaosforever

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@HalfChrome If you read the replies to me and the 41 thumbs up to my comment YOU would see you're in the minority.

  • @Skap91

    @Skap91

    4 жыл бұрын

    Half Chrome 😂😂 just stumbled across this sorry ass channel. This mans replies to viewers

  • @SmallnaCalifa
    @SmallnaCalifa3 жыл бұрын

    Nice video. I have a question for you. I have $ 600 to buy a drone for vlogs and travel, do you think it is better to buy a new Mavic mini, a used mavic air 1 or the used mavic pro without accessories? I'm confused because the Mini doesn't have an obstacle sensor

  • @HalfChrome

    @HalfChrome

    3 жыл бұрын

    I’d go Mavic air or Mavic Pro

  • @zanazoro
    @zanazoro4 жыл бұрын

    Yesterday when I wanted to lunch dron ESC beeping started ..what is the reason... Mine also DJI Mavic

  • @heleti0000
    @heleti00004 жыл бұрын

    Good honest review but the Mini was built for a purpose -

  • @HalfChrome

    @HalfChrome

    4 жыл бұрын

    Agreed.

  • @gregandkaruna6674

    @gregandkaruna6674

    4 жыл бұрын

    Japan market DJI mini is just 199 grams so room for more tech.

  • @SirHyde13
    @SirHyde134 жыл бұрын

    Hi, I was specting real problems. No personal expectatives. Anyway, the cat was very cute 😋

  • @Jim-if7mu
    @Jim-if7mu4 жыл бұрын

    Are you for real A drone costing less the $500 and weighing less then 250g and your saying it's flimsy, lacks features, has not got 4k etc. What do you really exspect for the price DJI did not "get it wrong", they built a product againts a weght target and i think they did a good job

  • @HalfChrome

    @HalfChrome

    4 жыл бұрын

    I am not saying they got it wrong. In fact it’s a great drone.

  • @Jim-if7mu

    @Jim-if7mu

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@HalfChrome look at the video title "what DJI got wrong". what do you think that statement means.

  • @kurtfirestone2761
    @kurtfirestone27614 жыл бұрын

    I think most of the build things was to keep under 250 g

  • @crabrangoon2493

    @crabrangoon2493

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yes that is true

  • @DJvvAZZ
    @DJvvAZZ4 жыл бұрын

    Wait. You can't replace the props? That doesn't sound right? I mean the fly more combo clearly comes with 3 sets???!! So you mean you need a screwdriver as opposed to quick release..

  • @DJvvAZZ

    @DJvvAZZ

    4 жыл бұрын

    I love the tech idea of mannuaky sticking together pano shots.. I have an old Fujifilm camera that does this in auto... It never matches and I always mannually adjust... Honestly, I love this vid. It confirms I made the right purchase for my first drone! If these are all the negs from someone as astute as you, I'm happy. Thank you! $900 NZ is alot for me! Can't wait.

  • @HalfChrome

    @HalfChrome

    4 жыл бұрын

    You can replace. Just not quickly

  • 4 жыл бұрын

    You can replace them, you just need s tiny screwdriver, you can't do it with your bare hands as with some other drones.

  • @nooca
    @nooca4 жыл бұрын

    The whole idea of this drone is to keep it under the weight restrictions for countries like here in Canada.

  • @pml22
    @pml224 жыл бұрын

    What about the weight limit? Some of your suggestion could add weight.i have crashed it learning how to fly it several times without damage.

  • @richiev63
    @richiev634 жыл бұрын

    I don't have issue with any of the items you've highlighted, however I did receive 2 bad USB cables in my Fly More kit. I sent the cables and charger in for warranty coverage and they replaced the cables.

  • @HalfChrome

    @HalfChrome

    4 жыл бұрын

    Wow, that’s crazy. Somewhat of a confirmation on cost cutting measures taken for the mini. Back of the truck special on USB cables.

  • @UAVCINEMA
    @UAVCINEMA4 жыл бұрын

    Crashed mavic mini from about 30 ft forgot to take off camera cover n it survived. Lil split in one prop after it hit tree!

  • @HalfChrome

    @HalfChrome

    4 жыл бұрын

    The props are fragile. That is true

  • @MikeSpeekman

    @MikeSpeekman

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@HalfChrome I think they were designed that way, in case it hits a hand or other body part.

  • @ruttzler

    @ruttzler

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@HalfChrome Thats because theyre not deigned to be crashed you twat

  • @simonharte7530
    @simonharte75303 жыл бұрын

    It’s light because of the weight in restrictions in some countries which helps alot

  • @HalfChrome

    @HalfChrome

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yes

  • @simonharte7530

    @simonharte7530

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@HalfChrome so you were wrong

  • @simonharte7530

    @simonharte7530

    3 жыл бұрын

    By adding more features it would buff up the weigh of the drone

  • @HalfChrome

    @HalfChrome

    3 жыл бұрын

    I understand that. What am wrong about?

  • @juha-matti
    @juha-matti4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks a lot for sharing! I already own the mini, but I'm browsing through critical views about the product just to know if there's any problems I should expect while using the drone. Personally, I bought the mini as my first entry to camera drones for the portability. Also, for me the features vs price feel about right, and I can easily fit this inside my camera bag to supplement my capabilities when on the road. Paying more for a less portable drone was really not an option, since photography gear in it's own is already bulky enough. I'm only a couple of flights in with the mini, but so far I've been impressed. Not much to say about durability or reliability yet.

  • @eagleeyeviewimages
    @eagleeyeviewimages4 жыл бұрын

    Do the batteries hurt being left in the charger?

  • @ryannitoi2993
    @ryannitoi29934 жыл бұрын

    also some of the stuff in this vid was fixed already by software updates.

  • @Jorge-dg7jv
    @Jorge-dg7jv4 жыл бұрын

    some guy got to 5.51km and back with mavic mini.

  • @xiaoyao2102

    @xiaoyao2102

    4 жыл бұрын

    KingOfToasts you’re right

  • @chinmi101
    @chinmi1014 жыл бұрын

    Is it better to go for mavic pro pre-owned or mavic mini now due price almost same?

  • @HalfChrome

    @HalfChrome

    4 жыл бұрын

    It depends what you want. Both are good

  • @mikesheets4332
    @mikesheets43324 жыл бұрын

    Hi I have a question not related to your vid but I’m totally confused with all the info out there on FAA lic im looking at getting a maverick pro strictly for recreational family stuff do I need a license or do I have to register it

  • @HalfChrome

    @HalfChrome

    4 жыл бұрын

    It does need to be registered, yes. On the FAA website and it costs $5. The original Mavic Pro is more than 250 grams and you need to Register.

  • @Toad8701
    @Toad87014 жыл бұрын

    pays your money and makes your choice, I feel you miss the point if you said about the mini USB socket on the side , is a problem ,if you put the cable in wrong your looking at a £100 plus for a new controller , a C socket would have been better, its the same on the mavic 2 the shape of the hole is wrong so its easy to put it in the wrong way round, this is if you are using a monitor instead of your phone, I also find it hard to download the app for android phones

  • 4 жыл бұрын

    How could you ever put in a micro-USB cable the wrong way? The connector has a non-symmetrical shape, making it impossible to connect in the wrong way, unless you use a lot of force, which you never should with cable connectors...

  • @Toad8701

    @Toad8701

    4 жыл бұрын

    @ have you looked at the mini micro slot on the side, its oblong not the normal shape,l haven't made this mistake, but there a people on youtube that have, also your android phone has to be system 6 or over to down load the app., I am not trying to be a no all just helpful, if you are using a phone not a monitor, the cables that come with the drone are short and fall inplace with no trouble, end of story.

  • 4 жыл бұрын

    @@Toad8701 Well, maybe I'm missing the point because I never held a Mavic Mini in my hand, but in all the pics that I've seen on the internet the port looks like a standard micro-USB port...

  • @Toad8701

    @Toad8701

    4 жыл бұрын

    @ Hi thanks for getting back to me, l dont know if you have any of the DJI drones, l have been buying dji since they came out in 2012/13, and enjoy flying them,as I said l haven't made that mistake,but there are some on youtube that have , so l now made sure l dont, the slot is oblong on the mavic mini and also the sparkes, but the sparks is under the centre of the remote and mavic zoom, l bought the mavic mini to make sure that l had something to fly if the CAA came out with some silly rules, l have since taken there test etc and passed, which is easy, for anybody thinking of doing it (UK) That's me for now , l do have some drone flights up on youtube, and when my health gets better will put more up.

  • @mopar6873
    @mopar68733 жыл бұрын

    A drone with no FCC headaches ! It is perfect.

  • @dreaccount2027
    @dreaccount20273 жыл бұрын

    Something must be defective with your Mavic Mini because mine goes wayyyyyyyyyyyyyyfurther than 1051ft in distance. I flew out yesterday and hot 2000ft in distance easily with no weak signal notifications. Maybe it is a matter of location. Everyone's location is difference with different types of interferences.

  • @coryrosenberg3954
    @coryrosenberg39544 жыл бұрын

    Is anyone else having dji fly compatibility issues. I'm using a samsung s10e and the app crashes on launch.

  • @edwinoem4093
    @edwinoem40934 жыл бұрын

    Well, it comes with the price.. Can't complain much.. Get the expensive one.. Can't really satisfy everyone

  • @garyreinke5161

    @garyreinke5161

    3 жыл бұрын

    Some people will never be satisfied.

  • @HalfChrome

    @HalfChrome

    3 жыл бұрын

    This is true.

  • @abhisheknirmal7501
    @abhisheknirmal75014 жыл бұрын

    U expecting 4K , sturdy body and active tracking for this price?? It like saying there should be no cars on the market expect BMW S OR MERCEDES. 😂

  • @HalfChrome

    @HalfChrome

    4 жыл бұрын

    Nope. I don’t expect it actually.

  • @surfcollector
    @surfcollector4 жыл бұрын

    Been a DP for 30 years and this is my first drone experience so I have nothing to compare it to. I’m aware there are more professional models, but for the price I can’t complain. The built in moves are a life saver for some quick on site scenic. But I totally agree with his comment about the white cables! Seems a bit mix matched but what the hell...doesn’t effect flight performance. Good starter rig.

  • @pradhumnmatiya173
    @pradhumnmatiya1733 жыл бұрын

    Hello sir i want to buy this but in india its not available so how i can purchase ? . Could you selling this beauty? .Reply me please

  • @RonaldBrown59
    @RonaldBrown594 жыл бұрын

    I guess it all comes down to what is more important to you: price and small size or more advanced features. Great video, and thanks for sharing.

  • @HalfChrome

    @HalfChrome

    4 жыл бұрын

    Agreed 100%

  • @francisverhelst9375
    @francisverhelst93754 жыл бұрын

    i went for the Hubsan, has much much more bang for the bucks :)

  • @gavindunlap724

    @gavindunlap724

    4 жыл бұрын

    Then you screwed up

  • @Zombie101

    @Zombie101

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@gavindunlap724 lol. Mavic mini is the one! I went for the mini

  • @japguns1022
    @japguns10224 жыл бұрын

    I get the "gripes" and the "I wish it had" things... But as I said in other people's vids that complained about not having the same features the drones that cost 4x as much.. I asked if they would buy a BMW 1 series and complain that it didn't have all the stuff the 7 series has. It was designed to hit a few points. Price and weight... Weight is a bigger deal in other countries than the U.S.. The price of this is what made me buy this over the zino pro... It gives drone noobs like me a chance at a much better polished drone for the same price bracket as the Chinese brands. But hey. If these are your and other people's only complaints about it then it must be pretty good. On a side note I did see a guy crash the mini at about full speed into the ground at an angle and it took it like a champ.

  • @HalfChrome

    @HalfChrome

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the feedback. I think it is important to give a balanced view, and I tried to do that. One thing that is a bit less forgivable is when free software is artificially held back, and that is a big part of what they do.

  • @japguns1022

    @japguns1022

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@HalfChrome you know more about these than I do. This will be my first DJI product. I do know manufactures ways. I don't doubt they cut back some of the potential of the drone to limit it so those who want those features will buy the more expensive models. Its simple manufacturing marketing... It's cheaper to buy the same processor and put it in all the products rather than to research a different one , put in and build a new assembly process for it. But... You also have to look at it this way too. The same CPU can run cooler and more efficient if it's only running at 50%... Less power usage for a fan and weight for heatsink... In turn longer battery life.. Many factors that could have been involved.. I'm speculating of course, but those (to me) seen like logical factors as to why it could do the things that the others can but doesn't.

  • @sharedknowledge6640

    @sharedknowledge6640

    4 жыл бұрын

    John Parker The BMW analogy is not applicable here. There are a ton of features that wouldn’t add one cent to the hardware cost and DJI has already done all the software development on but they chose to leave out. From camera raw, to more camera controls, to more autonomous modes, etc, DJI already has so much more they could have put in this drone at zero cost to DJI. There are similarly priced drones, like the X8, from other manufactures that shame the Mini in multiple ways.

  • @ThPappas
    @ThPappas4 жыл бұрын

    I see that it is flimsy, ut I think that they made it so,because of the laws in some Countries,that the weight of the drones should be under 250g.

  • @HalfChrome

    @HalfChrome

    4 жыл бұрын

    Agreed. There is a trade off for everything.

  • @pieterdeliho1492
    @pieterdeliho14924 жыл бұрын

    Remember all the time that mavic mini is 249 grams, if you want a built quality like a spark or the older mavics, it would be 350grams +++. Which you will get less flight time and it's above 250 grams

  • @chadchadeith4874
    @chadchadeith48744 жыл бұрын

    Dude why are complaining about a $300 to $400 dollar drone which is under 249 grams which is an amazing price and how is it fragile there’s no stickers aren’t holding the Mavic mini stop exaggerating.

  • @PCostello
    @PCostello4 жыл бұрын

    Bend like a willow instead of break

  • @sourie821
    @sourie8214 жыл бұрын

    Whiners always find fault in everything

  • @HalfChrome

    @HalfChrome

    4 жыл бұрын

    They do. I agree with that. Like when people believe something is so good it can’t have any faults so when someone points them out they say they are whining. .

  • @yamilesgaib9018

    @yamilesgaib9018

    4 жыл бұрын

    Half Chrome You are right, I was about to buy this drone until I noticed it have white cables

  • @epscproductions1373
    @epscproductions13734 жыл бұрын

    What were you expecting for it.

  • @robertramsey5027
    @robertramsey50274 жыл бұрын

    Sounds like you really want to keep your cake and eat it!

  • @TheRiderGuider
    @TheRiderGuider4 жыл бұрын

    These comments appear to be a great advert for the Mavic mini 👍🏼

  • @marilyn18550

    @marilyn18550

    3 жыл бұрын

    Just had my Mavic Mini 2 weeks now and love it. So glad I didn’t see this review beforehand. I clipped branches twice and had it drop to the ground from about 6 metres, Each time thinking it would never fly again. No problem, just restart it and everything was working normally. Amazing little piece of equipment and well worth the money. Don’t let this review put you off buying one.

  • @frankkolic9743
    @frankkolic97434 жыл бұрын

    I wish they would of increased the bit rate from 40- 60, hopefully they can fix some of the issues with firmware updates. Enjoyed the video, it's nice to see videos where people don't slurp DJI.

  • @HalfChrome

    @HalfChrome

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks. Agreed. Higher but rate would be better.

  • @philgray1023
    @philgray10234 жыл бұрын

    I was on a 747-400 and was surprised how flimsy that felt. Flexi walls and stuff. Unfortunately I'm scheduled to fly on one again.

  • @garyreinke5161

    @garyreinke5161

    3 жыл бұрын

    You should be glad the wings flex. I flew it. A rigid wing would snap under heavy load in turbulence

  • @HalfChrome

    @HalfChrome

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yes. I suppose it could

  • @terrycooper2459
    @terrycooper24594 жыл бұрын

    I have recently gotten a tello drone as a gift, now I'm hooked. I've been watching lots of videos on the Mini because I'm trying to decide which drone to upgrade too. Every fan boy on KZread has said the positive, thank you for giving us what you believe are the negatives. Don't listen to the negative comments on here, some of us actually want both sides of the story.

  • @HalfChrome

    @HalfChrome

    4 жыл бұрын

    I hear you!

  • @leo-dur7593

    @leo-dur7593

    4 жыл бұрын

    For crying out loud, he didn't mention negatives just stuff that the cheap drone doesn't have that the expensive ones do.

  • @rcnub2123
    @rcnub21234 жыл бұрын

    i just got my mini! incoming nub videos hehe

  • @spectre0755
    @spectre07554 жыл бұрын

    5:56 get a prop holder

  • @hjackwingo
    @hjackwingo4 жыл бұрын

    Not going bother to watch. No doubt there’re additional features this drone can have, but they will effect price and weight

  • @checkeredflagfilms
    @checkeredflagfilms4 жыл бұрын

    2.7 60 is more than sufficient. i use that with mv2...never use 4k.

  • @HalfChrome

    @HalfChrome

    4 жыл бұрын

    Nor do I. But it is a limitation.

  • @rinconsax

    @rinconsax

    4 жыл бұрын

    Half Chrome so, mavic 2 has the limitation that is not 16 K 🤷🏻‍♂️

  • @trini_boi2414

    @trini_boi2414

    4 жыл бұрын

    Plus 4k hogs up more space on your sd card the 2.7 is fine with me cause sometimes you can't even tell the difference if you're watching it on a small screen like most of us would anyway..

  • @HeavyInstinct

    @HeavyInstinct

    4 жыл бұрын

    @Checkered Flag Films I don't care about 4K either but the advantage is you can see use digital zoom or crop your footage without so much loss of image quality.

  • @rasrastaman5712
    @rasrastaman57124 жыл бұрын

    🔴🔴🔴nice review and essential points! I think DJI shouldn’t oppose to this video. Perhaps they’ll take it as a feedback that could help them improve their products in the future/ upcoming updates!🔴🔴🔴

  • @HalfChrome

    @HalfChrome

    4 жыл бұрын

    They did with our Mavic 2 video

  • @rasrastaman5712

    @rasrastaman5712

    4 жыл бұрын

    Half Chrome that’s Horse shit! They’re wrong! Hey, keep up the good work!

  • @3DFABRIK
    @3DFABRIK4 жыл бұрын

    So its not a Mavic 2 or an Air or........... It was not made to be or replace any other drones... It was solely made to be under 250g... Thats it ! If you want another drone buy another drone.. It is not marketed as anything else... Its perfect for beginners and more... Be happy they made it...you can't find anything better for 350$... Imho....

  • @HalfChrome

    @HalfChrome

    4 жыл бұрын

    I agree. It is the best at the price point. I don't like holding back software that could have made it better at no extra cost or weight.

  • @3DFABRIK

    @3DFABRIK

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@HalfChrome yeah but then it would be in competition with the mavic air and 2...plus im sure we will get some goodies in the near future... still like your videos...it was just my opinion ...

  • @LeeVideo
    @LeeVideo4 жыл бұрын

    You critique the Mini with the higher cost drones features. The Mini is a fine little drone that fly very stable and quiet too. If I need 4K and obstacle avoidance capabilities I know exactly what to buy, but cost a lot more money. You get what you pay for.

  • @edmeldrum3342
    @edmeldrum33424 жыл бұрын

    Got to love cats huh

  • @zoso5090
    @zoso50904 жыл бұрын

    Waaa waaa

  • @moose1556
    @moose15564 жыл бұрын

    Love the cat

  • @HalfChrome

    @HalfChrome

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks, Lucy likes the feedback. For some reason she like coming on camera unprompted.

  • @dansteving5915
    @dansteving59154 жыл бұрын

    I will save you all some time, best part starts at 13:50.

  • @mtblake4591

    @mtblake4591

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hahahahaha

  • @timelesstruths
    @timelesstruths4 жыл бұрын

    Good constructive feedback.

  • @HalfChrome

    @HalfChrome

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks

  • @gezadani2934
    @gezadani29344 жыл бұрын

    then don't use it...exactly that's why it costs so much

  • @HalfChrome

    @HalfChrome

    4 жыл бұрын

    People want to know what is good and bad

  • @msing400
    @msing4004 жыл бұрын

    Dude, seriously the drone was designed to be light weight so of course the materials will be different and less rigid. Amazingly stupid criticism!

  • @HalfChrome

    @HalfChrome

    4 жыл бұрын

    It isn’t a criticism. People want to know.

  • @mikecomeau7419

    @mikecomeau7419

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@HalfChrome Totally agree half, thanks for sharing.

  • @piloturibe2247
    @piloturibe22474 жыл бұрын

    I like your video and I agree with you don’t like the propellers and feels too fragile is just not worth it I’ll go with the spark ⚡️

  • @amazingspy22

    @amazingspy22

    4 жыл бұрын

    ItS UndEr 25O gRamS

  • @gavinlim3143
    @gavinlim31433 жыл бұрын

    What drone would you recommend in the same budget range as the mini? 400 usd range

  • @HalfChrome

    @HalfChrome

    3 жыл бұрын

    The Mini or the Mini 2. There are no other good recommendations. Unless you want an inferior drone.

  • @RoyRogersMusicShop
    @RoyRogersMusicShop4 жыл бұрын

    Gezzzz I tried watching this twice , fell asleep both times

  • @INTELMAXELL

    @INTELMAXELL

    4 жыл бұрын

    lol

  • @HalfChrome

    @HalfChrome

    4 жыл бұрын

    Glad I could help.

  • @bpark90
    @bpark904 жыл бұрын

    So I would be a first time drone pilot. I do a lot of fishing, golfing and surfing. I would like to be able to make some cool videos and take some cool camera shots. Should I just go with the mini or spend the extra money and get the Air or autel evo? Or maybe even the evo 2?

  • @HalfChrome

    @HalfChrome

    4 жыл бұрын

    The Evo 2 might just be a game changer

  • @bpark90

    @bpark90

    4 жыл бұрын

    I’m in no rush, guess I’ll wait for the review.

  • @srtvlogs280
    @srtvlogs2802 жыл бұрын

    My DJI Mavic. Mini is not connecting anymore with rc any solution ease help me sir

  • @noahmarquez6485
    @noahmarquez64853 жыл бұрын

    I dont know if I want this or the anafi, the only thing stopping me from getting the mini is how it holds up in wind, but I think it would be a good little drone.

  • @HalfChrome

    @HalfChrome

    3 жыл бұрын

    They are both excellent options.

  • @daveatwoodsr2044
    @daveatwoodsr20444 жыл бұрын

    I bet you are a real pleasure to have around on thanksgiving.

  • @HalfChrome

    @HalfChrome

    4 жыл бұрын

    I am. I make the best smoked turkey breast.

  • @garyreinke5161

    @garyreinke5161

    3 жыл бұрын

    .....but he would complain that the breast was too small😂

  • @HalfChrome

    @HalfChrome

    3 жыл бұрын

    Nope. Just right.

  • @gooeynugget8592
    @gooeynugget8592 Жыл бұрын

    idk what is wrong with your mavic mini only being able to fly 1000ft, mine flew 8k feet and then started to lag out and i was in my neighborhood too

  • @PuveearasanK
    @PuveearasanK4 жыл бұрын

    Every time i fly my Mavic mini after sunset, it crashes immediately. Any settings should be changed ???

  • @HalfChrome

    @HalfChrome

    4 жыл бұрын

    I haven’t had that issue. Make sure it has enough GPS satellites before you take off. The optical flow camera won’t work in the dark.

  • @sputnik4216
    @sputnik4216 Жыл бұрын

    Does anyone know how to resolve the "Incompatible Gimbal Data Error" that comes up after a gimbal ribbon cable replacement or installation of a new gimbal?

  • @Matanumi

    @Matanumi

    Жыл бұрын

    You mean the video cable? There is software to do a new calibration but it wont go away- that's proprietary DJI server software that only those authorized repair Techs have access to

  • @christophercarter7366
    @christophercarter73663 жыл бұрын

    Spark #1 sad that they don't make them any more.Ive had have the mini crashed once now getting connection errors.. spark crashed 4+times little. Epoxy good to go..water death in a lake gave it gps error though.

  • @sreekumarmenon
    @sreekumarmenon3 жыл бұрын

    i just returned my new mini ,issues with IMU calibration, was not able to fly!

  • @HalfChrome

    @HalfChrome

    3 жыл бұрын

    Bummer

  • @wilphotosafarinc9995
    @wilphotosafarinc99953 жыл бұрын

    I have read that Litchi is developing software to drive the Mavic Mini that will do several of the software issues you are talking about. Not sure of a release date though

  • @edwardcroskery6782
    @edwardcroskery67824 жыл бұрын

    Mavic mini is my first drone and so far im very impressed for the price bracket. I agree certain things could be better. But it would cost more. But for a starter drone. Its perfect

  • @jamesbreedlove622
    @jamesbreedlove6223 жыл бұрын

    I just purchased my mini and I do love it my other favorite drone is the spark which I love very much

  • @craigme2583
    @craigme25834 жыл бұрын

    I thought they did have circle mode around controller...no one mentions replacement parts. Can I get new arms if they brake off? And they will brake off!

  • @frenkpalm2220

    @frenkpalm2220

    4 жыл бұрын

    Yes You Can!!

  • @Nature_Lover8462
    @Nature_Lover84624 жыл бұрын

    Ok witch one is best

  • @simonpike779
    @simonpike7794 жыл бұрын

    All the point raised in this video are valid, so luckily dji gives you options, go buy the pro but dont moan about the extra costs! I also have a bottom of the line car should i moan that it has no 1000hp engine no leather seats etc? While i would love all of the missing features mentioned in the video i also understand what i bought, i just cant see why dji or any other company for that matter would build in all of the top flight features into their lowest cost product, that would just remove sales from them!

  • @noelrogeliosupetran486
    @noelrogeliosupetran4864 жыл бұрын

    Perfect review.

  • @dronepilotcapebreton5720
    @dronepilotcapebreton57202 жыл бұрын

    The overheating happened to me when I turned on the mini and sat it on the table. It cannot cool itself without flying… the battery gets hot. That’s normal I assume for many drones. So don’t sit it down running without using landing gear so the vents are able to disperse the heat from the battery.

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