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Can't understand why this video doesn't have more likes - this is positively the most comprehensive and easy to digest video for drone newbies I have seen yet. Thanks Connor!
I can answer that from me, I dont like having my like videos cluttered because the saved s videos option doesn't feel good to me at all and I'm like 7 years into saving videos id have to switch over
The best thing is that as of 2023, the Mavic Air 2/S now works with the RM 500 Smart Controller, which really ups the game! I love my Mini 2 and Air 2.
Is an exception when a TH-cam says things that make sense also for a professional and don't give wrong or misleading dangerous information. Congratulations for the quality of your contents, bravo.
I didn't have to charge the batteries one by one the first time. They charged in the 3 dock charger not all at once but sequentially. It is the best drone I've ever flown
@@ConnorRickey I bought a charging dock for my DJI Spark that can charge 4 batteries and a rechargeable controller at the same time. Bought one from the same company for the Mavic Air 2. Much better than the charger that comes with it. At 35 bucks it's a heck of a buy
I'm a first-time I'm a first-time flyer I literally just took my drone out I just took my phone out the box after watching your still haven't gone any distance but what I've learned has built up my confidence
regarding calibration, when I first got my drone I'd do the twist and rotate routine, but soon realized the drone would orientate itself, it sets the new Return to home by itself.
Rickey, in the compass calibration, DJI says you have to keep the drone vertical and then rotate it 360 degrees in the longitudinal axis. I can really see that you rotate the drone on the side and then rotate the drone 360 degrees. It is not prescribed that way!
I just got this drone. I just got things hooked up. Gonna fly tomorrow and see how the video looks. My battery's charged on the 3 stand. I got the combo
Very good and comprehensive video. One little thing, though: there is no need to first-time charge the batteries on the single charge cable. The multi charger works fine. The batteries will be charged consecutively, one after the other until fully charged, never at the same time. That appears to be the same with any DJI battery in any device. I have a DJI Spark where the same happens - one battery gets charged until full then it rotates to the next.
Thank you. As someone whose used a DSLR for still photography for years but hasn't done much with video since the time of mini-DV tapes and Firewire 400, this was a huge help. Loving my new Air 2S - I've wanted a drone for YEARS and was considering the Mavic Pro 2, but the Air 2S checks most of my boxes. These things have come a long ways since when they first started being a thing!
I have watched sooooo many video's and this is by Far the best one! Thank you for making it easy, I'm new to drones and am a slow learner because I'm so nervous to break it.
Very good video. Can u make a color grading in Davinci Resolve, too? That will be great! Until now I use the normal mode at the Mavic Air 2, but I will change to D-Cinelike.
Connor, Awesome man, Just purchased the Air 2 and been watching lots of videos to get up to speed before the maiden flight and yours had been the best. Great work, Big Thank You
I got the Air 2 to play with and learn until the Mavic 3 arrives in early spring. I hear both good and bad about it, but we will have to wait until it arrives on the shelves to know for sure what it is... I want a better camera and 360-degree sensors so I can fly with less strain on the nerves...
Great presentation 👍 however only part I’m unsure about is turning phone airplane mode on. What happens if a emergency happens away from you, and you can’t be reached ?
Am new here. About to purchase my first drone and what you thought me is very interested. Appreciate the time and effort you took to go through it. You should be a teacher.
The quality of this video is on par with the biggest channels on TH-cam, very clear and straightforward, learned a lot in this video. Great job with the video and you earned a sub 👏🏽.
I have my gimbal setting for tripod mode set very slow (can’t remember the exact number, away from my drone for the next few days). That’s because when I’m in that mode I’m usually shooting for those slow, cinematic movements. Then normal and sport mode I leave as it comes from DJI since if I’m flying the drone faster, I’m usually doing quicker gimbal pans for a more dramatic shot.
THANKS RICKEY!! I am an enthusiastic drone pilot who just acquired a Mavic Air 2 as my second in my collection (the first was a phantom 4), your video helps me a lot, I am a photographer and I already fell in love with this drone. GREETINGS FROM LOS CABOS...
I’m glad you enjoyed the video and I appreciate that! Think I’m just early in the process, I haven’t posted too many videos yet. Work in progress, have more coming every week 😁
so well done! I appreciate the fact that you present your information slowly enough for most of us to keep up with you and understand what you're doing. All in all, great video!
Seriously, MANY THANKS for doing this man, my AIR 2 arrives Tommorrow and this has by far been the best guide I've watched, thanks for taking the time to do it
Yep, I agree. I'm about ready to pull the trigger on the Mavic and I also am in agreement with others. I appreciate your to the point video. The most helpful that I've seen so far. Thanks!!
Excellent video! Hits on all the basics and explains so much of what this rig is capable of. Even dives into some of the camera settings which most videos do not. Thank you!
Hey there, Connor. First of all, awesome content and amazing quality of the videos. I wanna know something though, I just bought mavic air 2 and this is my absolutely first drone ever. I probably won't shoot any video footage, but mostly pictures. Can you tell me your pro opinion, is the mavic 2 air worth for pictures, not only videos?
You should have taken a photo with auto settings in addition to manual. I think that all the tweaking you did in post editing (warmth, saturation, balance) achieved :similar results to that of auto. It would be useful to compare both.
New subscriber here...great video! As someone who is about to buy a Mavic Air 2, your video was so helpful. Even things like charging the batteries individually...haven't seen that on any other video! The color grading tutorial was super easy to understand as well! Hopefully this will take my videos to the next level! Thanks bud!
I haven’t had mine for too long, but it is my observation that it only charges one battery at a time when it is on the hub. It also seems to charge the most charged battery first, and the placement on the board does not matter. When one gets full, it moves to the next one.
Awesome video and tons of information! Just wondering is D-Cinelike image just a flatter footage or does it store more information like RAW format for images? I sometimes edit and correct images on my phone and iPad so was wondering if keeping it normal would be the best way forward. Thanks in advance 🙏
Your video was very well done. I don't have an MA2, but seeing all that it can do and your editing techniques...I can do this. Now I just need about $800.
Awesome video. Why do you think I continue to get choppy video, or my video keeps freezing on me? I've changed the SD cards a few times already. I've even tried a different phone. I just keep getting bad videos and don't know how to fix it. I appreciate the help and time. Thanks
@@MrRaymond1021 Email hello@connorrickey.com and we'll send it to you. Make sure your shutter speed is 1/50 if you're shooting in 24p. Or 1/60 if filming in 30p. Shutter speed needs to be DOUBLE (or very close) your frame rate. If not, it'll look choppy like you are describing to me.
You nailed it !!! I agree with you 100% .Thank you for your video...If you can edit it with Da Vinci resolve software it would be awesome! I am thinking to buy the Air2 Combo with the Smart controller , so I could use it with my Mavic 2 pro as well.
Same here. Just did this last night. Not sire what he’s talking about. It charges one at a time, but you don’t have to monitor them and swap out as they finish.
Fantastic video! I love your channel. The video was super straight forward and helpful especially for someone like me that has used a drone before so is *obviously* not gonna read the setup guide, but still should learn from others' experiences. Subscribed!
...AND REMEMBER when you change the ND filter on the camera you have to TWIST counter (anti) clockwise to release the lens cover (or filter). DO NOT pull on the filter straight out or you will break it. 2. only use .mov if you use apple. It's a format not entirely compression. 3. If you have a high end GPU .h265 video files are half the size with the same quality for 4K. Older GPUs might have issues playing these back.
Ah that would’ve been good to include! Simply use the USB to USB-C cable provided with the drone. Usb-c side into the drone - usb into Mac. Then turn your drone on and it’ll pop up like an SD card would on your computer!
I think I got some awesome shots of the lake behind my house. Im not a pro or nothing but I started with a junk cheepo drone then p3s then ma2. I like the hobbie.
You’ve greatly improved my quality of videos I’m goin to start filming more now as I feel more comfortable doing so ! I sure do appreciate it bro! Keep up the good work
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Great informative Video!! Thank you for that!
Good video, good demo...
As a new comer to flying I found this video very informative. Looking forward to more of the same. Thanks
This was so helpful!
I know im randomly asking but does any of you know of a trick to get back into an Instagram account??
I somehow forgot my login password. I appreciate any tricks you can give me
Can't understand why this video doesn't have more likes - this is positively the most comprehensive and easy to digest video for drone newbies I have seen yet. Thanks Connor!
Glad you enjoyed it - appreciate the kind words too!
I can answer that from me, I dont like having my like videos cluttered because the saved s videos option doesn't feel good to me at all and I'm like 7 years into saving videos id have to switch over
This video does not have more lies because Connor skips over the activation sequence.
The best thing is that as of 2023, the Mavic Air 2/S now works with the RM 500 Smart Controller, which really ups the game! I love my Mini 2 and Air 2.
Is an exception when a TH-cam says things that make sense also for a professional and don't give wrong or misleading dangerous information.
Congratulations for the quality of your contents, bravo.
Awesome. About to go flyin for first time this afternoon.
I didn't have to charge the batteries one by one the first time. They charged in the 3 dock charger not all at once but sequentially. It is the best drone I've ever flown
Yeah, they will always charge sequentially. My batteries would not even charge sequentially on the dock. Had to go 1 at a time. Weird...
@@ConnorRickey I bought a charging dock for my DJI Spark that can charge 4 batteries and a rechargeable controller at the same time. Bought one from the same company for the Mavic Air 2. Much better than the charger that comes with it. At 35 bucks it's a heck of a buy
I'm a first-time I'm a first-time flyer I literally just took my drone out I just took my phone out the box after watching your still haven't gone any distance but what I've learned has built up my confidence
Great video. Just got my mavic 2. Me 74 yrs old. Still need to have fun...Thanks for your helpful video!
regarding calibration, when I first got my drone I'd do the twist and rotate routine, but soon realized the drone would orientate itself, it sets the new Return to home by itself.
Rickey, in the compass calibration, DJI says you have to keep the drone vertical and then rotate it 360 degrees in the longitudinal axis. I can really see that you rotate the drone on the side and then rotate the drone 360 degrees. It is not prescribed that way!
Never had an issue doing it this way :)
@@ConnorRickey doesn't matter, you did it wrong. Like, completely wrong
@@DarrenBoxhall oh so very wrong
I just got this drone. I just got things hooked up. Gonna fly tomorrow and see how the video looks. My battery's charged on the 3 stand. I got the combo
Nice! Happy flying 👍
Very good and comprehensive video. One little thing, though: there is no need to first-time charge the batteries on the single charge cable. The multi charger works fine. The batteries will be charged consecutively, one after the other until fully charged, never at the same time. That appears to be the same with any DJI battery in any device. I have a DJI Spark where the same happens - one battery gets charged until full then it rotates to the next.
I just got mine today, a year after this video, still looks amazing to me!
Still is amazing 😁
Thank you. As someone whose used a DSLR for still photography for years but hasn't done much with video since the time of mini-DV tapes and Firewire 400, this was a huge help. Loving my new Air 2S - I've wanted a drone for YEARS and was considering the Mavic Pro 2, but the Air 2S checks most of my boxes. These things have come a long ways since when they first started being a thing!
Nice! Yeah the technology has significantly improved!
I have watched sooooo many video's and this is by Far the best one! Thank you for making it easy, I'm new to drones and am a slow learner because I'm so nervous to break it.
Very good video. Can u make a color grading in Davinci Resolve, too? That will be great! Until now I use the normal mode at the Mavic Air 2, but I will change to D-Cinelike.
I'm thinking about doing that soon!
Connor, Awesome man, Just purchased the Air 2 and been watching lots of videos to get up to speed before the maiden flight and yours had been the best. Great work, Big Thank You
Cape Kiwanda and Cannon Beach. Two of my favorite places.
I got the Air 2 to play with and learn until the Mavic 3 arrives in early spring. I hear both good and bad about it, but we will have to wait until it arrives on the shelves to know for sure what it is... I want a better camera and 360-degree sensors so I can fly with less strain on the nerves...
Great presentation 👍 however only part I’m unsure about is turning phone airplane mode on. What happens if a emergency happens away from you, and you can’t be reached ?
that's pretty darn great grading! i really like the natural way you grade! not too much.
Am new here. About to purchase my first drone and what you thought me is very interested. Appreciate the time and effort you took to go through it. You should be a teacher.
The quality of this video is on par with the biggest channels on TH-cam, very clear and straightforward, learned a lot in this video. Great job with the video and you earned a sub 👏🏽.
Glad you learned a lot! That’s a kind compliment as well. Thanks for the sub!
@@ConnorRickey my absolute pleasure
Out of all the videos Ive watched, you are the only one to explain color correcting the way you did. Great Job. You deserve my sub!
This is one of the best video’s on the Air 2 that I have seen. Great job Connor. Looking forward to viewing your others.
Hey glad to hear you enjoyed it!
Very informative video and easy to understand. Can you share me your gimbal setting for Tripod, Normal and Sport mode? Thanks
I have my gimbal setting for tripod mode set very slow (can’t remember the exact number, away from my drone for the next few days). That’s because when I’m in that mode I’m usually shooting for those slow, cinematic movements. Then normal and sport mode I leave as it comes from DJI since if I’m flying the drone faster, I’m usually doing quicker gimbal pans for a more dramatic shot.
I live near pacific city Oregon myself…cheers !
THANKS RICKEY!! I am an enthusiastic drone pilot who just acquired a Mavic Air 2 as my second in my collection (the first was a phantom 4), your video helps me a lot, I am a photographer and I already fell in love with this drone.
GREETINGS FROM LOS CABOS...
Awesome video! helped me alot when I got my mavic air 2.. btw what sunglasses you using?
Glad to hear that!! They are by a company called 100%
This video quality is INSANE! When I checked your followers I did a double take. Don't forget me when you're famous! Thank you for the helpful review
I’m glad you enjoyed the video and I appreciate that! Think I’m just early in the process, I haven’t posted too many videos yet. Work in progress, have more coming every week 😁
so well done! I appreciate the fact that you present your information slowly enough for most of us to keep up with you and understand what you're doing. All in all, great video!
I found you..!!
though not that creasy about the green hat 0:34 really is the white & red color that suits you best.
Fantastic video.thank u.what’s the software that ur using?
Seriously, MANY THANKS for doing this man, my AIR 2 arrives Tommorrow and this has by far been the best guide I've watched, thanks for taking the time to do it
You’re welcome I’m glad you enjoyed it!
This is a fantastic video! You're very organized in your delivery is amazing
Nice video. I am learning more about this drone. Thanks for sharing
Yep, I agree. I'm about ready to pull the trigger on the Mavic and I also am in agreement with others. I appreciate your to the point video. The most helpful that I've seen so far. Thanks!!
Glad to hear you enjoyed it!
What a great video I learned more in the last 10 minutes. Than I have In the last year flying. Ty. Very much
Hey mate. It's absolutely informative it's like the Mavic air2 handbook.
What video editing software do you use here?
Im buying my drone now, love your advice bro.
I almost ordered the Mavic Mini 2 today, but I think I need to go for the Air 2 instead. Glad I found this video.
Glad it helped! Enjoy your new drone!
Is that Haystack Rock in OR? That’s my old stomping grounds 👍🏻
Hello from New Zealand! I too love your video and you do such a great job explaining things - glad I found your channel!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Thank you Connor!!! Mine should be here tomorrow 🤗🤗
You’re very welcome :) enjoy!
I've got Air 2. There's a lot on noise when shooting in D-Cine. So I prefer using a Normal mode.
Excellent video! Hits on all the basics and explains so much of what this rig is capable of. Even dives into some of the camera settings which most videos do not. Thank you!
Hey there, Connor. First of all, awesome content and amazing quality of the videos. I wanna know something though, I just bought mavic air 2 and this is my absolutely first drone ever. I probably won't shoot any video footage, but mostly pictures. Can you tell me your pro opinion, is the mavic 2 air worth for pictures, not only videos?
Absolutely! I've achieved some amazing photos on the Mavic Air 2 that I've printed and are hanging in my office.
Hi from Kuala Lumpur Malaysia, nice and easy guide, keep it up, will follow your videos on MA2 👍👍
GREAT VIDEO! I also would like to ask, what is your desk mic & windscreen that you are using (at 18:45)
It sounds fantastic.
RODE NT-USB. It’s affordable, too!
Thanks I learnt a lot from you, subscribed
Glad to hear that, thanks!
Your videos are absolutely gorgeous. Congratulations. I'm following you. Thanks for the useful information.
So glad to hear you enjoyed the video. I appreciate that, see you around! 👍
@@ConnorRickey Tank you brother 👏👏🕊👍
Wasn't until saw that shot of Upper Park that I realized you were local. Awesome 👌.
Haha, that’s funny, small world! Yup, Chico based
Thanks for the great video. What software is that you are using for making colour changes?
I think you just make up my mind to buy this drone. Great video good work.
You should have taken a photo with auto settings in addition to manual. I think that all the tweaking you did in post editing (warmth, saturation, balance) achieved :similar results to that of auto. It would be useful to compare both.
New subscriber here...great video! As someone who is about to buy a Mavic Air 2, your video was so helpful. Even things like charging the batteries individually...haven't seen that on any other video! The color grading tutorial was super easy to understand as well! Hopefully this will take my videos to the next level! Thanks bud!
I used the charging hub and charged each battery individually the first time with no problem.
I haven’t had mine for too long, but it is my observation that it only charges one battery at a time when it is on the hub. It also seems to charge the most charged battery first, and the placement on the board does not matter. When one gets full, it moves to the next one.
Awesome video and tons of information! Just wondering is D-Cinelike image just a flatter footage or does it store more information like RAW format for images? I sometimes edit and correct images on my phone and iPad so was wondering if keeping it normal would be the best way forward. Thanks in advance 🙏
D-cinelike is just a flatter image. This drone does not shoot raw video yet. However, you can shoot RAW photos.
Your video was very well done. I don't have an MA2, but seeing all that it can do and your editing techniques...I can do this. Now I just need about $800.
Awesome video. Why do you think I continue to get choppy video, or my video keeps freezing on me? I've changed the SD cards a few times already. I've even tried a different phone. I just keep getting bad videos and don't know how to fix it. I appreciate the help and time. Thanks
Are you shooting in auto or manual camera settings? It sounds like your shutter speed is too high and you need an ND filter.
@@ConnorRickey thanks for the response. I do use filters. I'm not sure about the shutter speed.
I'm going to try and redo it all again. Thanks for the help.
One more thing, I'd tried to download the 5 steps video that you are offering, but I can't download it.
@@MrRaymond1021 Email hello@connorrickey.com and we'll send it to you. Make sure your shutter speed is 1/50 if you're shooting in 24p. Or 1/60 if filming in 30p. Shutter speed needs to be DOUBLE (or very close) your frame rate. If not, it'll look choppy like you are describing to me.
Great Video, just purchased the Mavic Air 2, will be here this week. Thanks for the guide !
Congratulations! 👍
Awesome video! Very helpful tips! Thanks and greetings from Portugal 🟥🟩
Glad you enjoyed it!
Love the content bro! Just ordered mine and I’m super excited!
Congrats! 🤘
Great video no fluff straight to the point and all great contents thank you
You nailed it !!! I agree with you 100% .Thank you for your video...If you can edit it with Da Vinci resolve software it would be awesome! I am thinking to buy the Air2 Combo with the Smart controller , so I could use it with my Mavic 2 pro as well.
Good plan!
@@ConnorRickey Unless I wait for the Mavic Air 3 .
Very nice, so full of details. Well done!
Glad you enjoyed!
@@ConnorRickey yeah man. Super descriptive, I don’t even have a Mavic air 2 😂 but your connection with viewers, editing & music was great. I subbed!
@@digitalkiteaerial I appreciate that! Thanks!
Watched 1 video and was thoroughly entertained and informed. You sir have my subscription!
Glad to hear you enjoyed it! More similar videos coming soon :)
Upload more videos on mavic air 2 please sir
I charged all 3 bats the first time round, it took a while but they got charged up.
Same here. Just did this last night. Not sire what he’s talking about. It charges one at a time, but you don’t have to monitor them and swap out as they finish.
Fantastic video! I love your channel. The video was super straight forward and helpful especially for someone like me that has used a drone before so is *obviously* not gonna read the setup guide, but still should learn from others' experiences. Subscribed!
Glad you enjoyed it! Appreciate that!
...AND REMEMBER when you change the ND filter on the camera you have to TWIST counter (anti) clockwise to release the lens cover (or filter). DO NOT pull on the filter straight out or you will break it.
2. only use .mov if you use apple. It's a format not entirely compression.
3. If you have a high end GPU .h265 video files are half the size with the same quality for 4K. Older GPUs might have issues playing these back.
Good job conner
Your compass calibration was wrong
Amazing video i learned a lot
Do you shoot with ND filter and d-cinilike together?
Yes!
Great video guide. Keep on with good work.
Appreciate it!
Would be helpful for a brief description of how to download the vide from the SD card, without pulling the card, to Mac.
Ah that would’ve been good to include! Simply use the USB to USB-C cable provided with the drone. Usb-c side into the drone - usb into Mac. Then turn your drone on and it’ll pop up like an SD card would on your computer!
Dude, great info and friendly vibes. Appreciated the Final Cut demo. Thanks man
You’re welcome 🤘
Thanks Conner !!! Great tutorial !!!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Very useful video Conner, contains some new things not seen yet, so thanks (subbed) I use iMovie as free, just wish Final Cut Pro wasn't so expensive
Glad you enjoyed!
Great tutorial👌
Thank you ,,!,,great job...
Great video Buddy! keep em coming!
Glad you enjoyed!
Can you copy and paste your settings from one clip to another?
Thank you
SICK tutorial Connor!!! Life saver man
Hey glad to hear it!
I think I got some awesome shots of the lake behind my house. Im not a pro or nothing but I started with a junk cheepo drone then p3s then ma2. I like the hobbie.
Nice, it’s definitely a lot of fun 👍
The best video I've seen on this drone since I've been researching it. By the way, I'm sold.
Glad you enjoyed it! You’ll love the MA2.
Good video...
Thank you😊
Ótimo 👏👏👏.. Parabéns pelo vídeo.. André do Rio de Janeiro, like 👍👍
Thanks For the video Thumbs up
You dont mention charging the controller in step 1?
You’re right! Totally forgot to include that step. Good catch.
Great video! Awesome channel 👍 new sub🤙
Great video....I like IT....
Did you have any trouble getting your Part 107? Just curious, as I'll be taking mine in a couple weeks.
May or may not have it 😜
Connor, can I apply you're covering in this video to the Mavic Air?
Mostly! Things might just look a little different in the MA1 app.
great video man, you got a subscriber
Glad you enjoyed! Appreciate that!
after watching this vid there are a lot of items in menu that are not o mineand mine says upto date ??
I've been flying since the phantom 3 standard and I always spin my whole body... Lol I feel stupid now
Good info ✌️
Glad to hear!
You’ve greatly improved my quality of videos I’m goin to start filming more now as I feel more comfortable doing so ! I sure do appreciate it bro! Keep up the good work
I don't get yet for guide cinematic
Sometimes it can take a few minutes. Can you check again please?