Excellent video and very helpful in what part of videography the Skydio can fill. Really appreciate the production and thoroughness of your videos, no wasted time, great lighting and audio. Cudos to 51 Drones. Merry Christmas
so Tello was classed as a selfi-drone. i would say this makes the skydio a more advanced plus plus selfi-drone with tracking features, yer interesting niche for the drone market. Thanks for posting and have a great festive family day tomorrow, cheers ken
In your shoes I would be doing the latest vids such as Skydio2 and MM but from all the YT drone content makers I wouldn’t mind getting back to some more M2P vids. Really enjoy your channel and you’ve taught me so much. All the best and hope you continue to grow the channel.
Nice video Russ. I believe that the Skydio 2 was designed to work with the phone and the beacon, the controller was a later add on to please the flyers that wanted only to fly the drone. That's why they haven't developed their own controller. I think that Skydio started a new kind of drones like when GoPro came as a new kind of camera. So the beacon is the real Skydio 2 controller.
Motion track: I think the best way to explain this is when you want to keep the same background in your shot. So, no matter which way you move, it tracks you in the center of the shot but keeps the same view in the background. In other words, the drone follows you, but keeps the same compass heading relative to your position. It would be worth making another video using that explanation so everyone understands easily. Thanks for the great tutorial!
That was awesome now I can use mine that was a little bit skeptical and I want to take it surfing with me but I know it has something to do with the water reflection so I'm just going to save it when I go mountain biking and Colombia
WOW! I’d love to have this drone for my Trike riding videos. Maybe next Christmas? Keep up the great videos Russ & May 2020 bring good health and as much joy as you can handle. Cheers from your mate down under
You’re right about the new drone folks. There are almost no good vids on using and accessing all the modes and features. They fly it but don’t show how to go about getting into different modes.
Hey Russ I saw in another TH-cam video that if you let the drone take off from your hand it will automatically find you right away. Maybe that is why it was behind you at first. That is what Skydio told another TH-camr doing a review on it.
Ordered 5 months ago and finally received. It with through the woods with me avoiding trees and branches. I got worried when leaves started falling around it but it did not get confused. Not sure how you got yours to fly so low in fix point mode. Thank you for the getting started tips.
Hi Russ, Just received my Skydio 2 and flew for the second time connecting the beacon and the controller. I believe you can connect both and if the controller looses track the beacon picks things up.
@@exil3dlivecom agreed. It's got many flaws that a lot of the glory boys on youtube aren't talking about. If you want a totally unbiased opinion and solid reviews, check out originaldobo and his reviews. He goes over both the positives and negatives of this drone.
Russ, is there a way that it can fly in front of you but show the scene of where you are going? Or is that the flying backward you were talking about? That would really be cool. Kind of a reverse mode of all the others you were showing. Merry Christmas and again, thanks for all you do for us.
Thanks for the video. Until today, I’ve only used to controller, because it’s comfortable and easy. Yes so imitations, but so what, just work with them!!! It’s About time I’ll learn the bacon. Thanks for your advice PS does the becon and the controller do the same functions, tracking distance , etc etc ?👍🏼👍🏼🇦🇺🇦🇺
Great video Russ! First time watching your videos. One question, were you using a GoPro to video tape this video? I’m talking about the camera you used when you standing still? It is crystal clear!! Honestly, I was like holy crap that’s a clear picture!
Hey! I'm considering getting this drone for a few things, but I want to ask what exactly the drone tracks here. I have the mavic 2 zoom and the active track doesn't work very well because it's only visual, and if it loses line of sight it usually stops working entirely. My question is: is the beacon the ONLY thing the drone tracks? Or does it need to be a human holding the beacon? Could I strap the beacon to a dog? Could I glue it to another drone and track that? Or does it specifically need to be a human?
It uses a combination of tracking the GPS of the beacon and teaching a subject like the Mavic does. Watch this video from 4:49 - th-cam.com/video/8W8Q785n_X4/w-d-xo.html
Cool video. It makes me wonder if DJI could make a beacon that would retroactively work with existing MAVIC 2's. The beacon use case is really why I got my MAVIC 2 (before the Skydio2 was released). Thanks for your videos.
Hi Russ, just discovered your channel. Very much enjoy your videos. Are you still flying the skydio 2? Just curious if you have a different opinion of it now. I recently bought one and was flying in some what similar conditions and it crashed into a tree the lost it leaves. And it was a result of not recognizing smaller bare branch. The later scenes of this video with you on the ATV are similar to my crash when on a escooter in a parking lot with a few trees. Unfortunately I don't think skydio will cover the crash of it is a result of a thin branch. Kinda means in winter stay away from leafless trees 😕
Nice user experience and explanation for the Skydio 2's Beacon controller logic. It looks like fun and I see strong potential for commercial applications as well as b-roll and some primary media for creating or gaining intelligence for high-density obstacles environment. Thanks and happy holidays Russ. We have similar weather with snow, ice, and low temperatures. Say, what jacket is that you have, looks warm and of a cool design (no pun intended). And the boots? They look warmer than my North Face boots.
Thanks! The cost is from Kuhl. The boots are the warmest boots I have ever owned. They use them here in the oil field. They are Baffins. Both products come at a price, but two of the best investments I've ever made!
Thanks did your Beacon came with a strap? Also I thought Skydio recommend that we use both the Beacon and the Phone Skydio App at every flight for backup.
Chris They do, but for the life of me, i can’t figure out how to connect my phone to the beacon without things disconnecting. Has anyone seen a tutorial on that?
@@glenncharles6622 oh I see; I am still waiting for my Sports Package so I would imagine at least 1 more month since I got it right after New Year. Perhaps present your question to Skydio they have flight training and that young lady seems to always provide feedback to the youtube comments.
Merry Christmas & Happy New Year...! Russ..... to you & yours......! =) Hey have you heard anything about the Remote Identification USS that the FAA is working on..? I got email today and downloaded their .pdf unpublished Proposal on the new Laws. Apparently all Drones w/in the next 2-3 years are required to have it.....? =)
Thanks for the video, Russ. I love your seat-of-the-pants approach to your reviews - basically discovering how things work right on camera. Regarding the "Audio won't be as good" on the Osmo Action, I thought it sounded good and picked up just the right amount of ambient sound (the Skydio flying). Were you using the Rode Wireless Go with the Osmo or the Sony? Thanks again! I hope you and the family had a nice Christmas.
@@51Drones In case you didn't hear, there was a recent firmware update for the Osmo Action that removed most of the video lag at 4K and supposedly improved sound quality when using an external mic.
Did you try scene shooting with the beacon only? How does that compare to the controller? Does it recognise pressing multiple buttons on the beacon? Can you control the gimbal with the beacon? How is controlling the drone with the phone through the beacon? Thanks.
I bought this drone so I could have it follow me while riding my dirt bike the issue is trying to get sound using the beacon it does not connect to my phone well it says it’s connected but it doesn’t work have you experienced anything like this also the first time I tried it it would not let me fly with the beacon and just put the phone down in my pocket it may be fly with the phone
Another very helpful video - thank you! It appears that the Beacon is great if you are to be the subject of the Skydio camera. Your first video was mostly of a railroad trestle and surrounding landscape - could you have shot this using the Beacon for control? If I will do a mix of selfie drone shots plus surrounding landscape, would you recommend spending the extra $150 to get the Controler, relay on the Beacon (if it is even possible), or use rely on my phone assuming I am staying within 200-300 meters? Keep up the great work!
@@51Drones Thanks. I think that I will go with the Beacon (+drone) and pass on the controller, and I will rely on my phone when I want to manually fly the Skydio for landscape videos.
Haha few things. I did not want to watch this video because of all the damn snow. LoL. And I am glad you could not get the drone to go backwards when in steer mode. I thought mine was broken.
I highly recommend that your learn it properly and then make a video to give advice and suggestions... Never have an opinion before having knowledge and information!!! Thank you
If you get a chance check out my accidental helix mode near miss. 30 second video. Almost destroyed my mavic mini filming a train bridge. th-cam.com/video/Mtx8lcMyJfg/w-d-xo.html You can use the film if you like
Hi russ. I'm fairly new to your channel but I'm really enjoying your videos its always fun to watch. Keep up the good work and have a great Christmas 👍🍻🎄
I doubt it, dji takes off whem ever it wants. With this drone once you hit the end of the golden hour where the light is optimum.... the skydio3 says "cannot take off". THAT SUCKS
Great info Russ, as usual !!! So the beacon does not have a record on/off switch ??? There isn't even a way to know if you are filming or not, unless you hold the phone in your other hand and in best case scenario you are filming non-stop which calls for lot of editing after the fact. I can't see what was the design reason for such a BIG MISS on Skydio part. My ideal setup filming my road and mountain rides is using the beacon only, Yes, A single small gadget that can be put in and out my jersey pocket while riding. No phone and definitely not the controller. I realize after watching your video that it is not going to happen ... BTW I am on Batch 3... maybe not anymore...
hello Russ im a new sub but i love your videos , the youtube channel that got me inspired to fly a drone is this channel th-cam.com/users/cstaguyvideos check his content i think its great drone footage an you might like it too , take care an fly safe
No. I, buying it for scene shooting. I don't do selfies. But I do need spherical OA as I fly close to water and cliffs. I will not buy a M2P. It doesn't have full OA. And their customer service is appalling. Please don't assume only selfie people want this drone. That's not cool.
but the most stupid is , skydio is never can mass produce now...you need to wait a whole year for per-order , and paid for the full price and then continue to wait forever.
Man... it's the best tracking system nut way too many restrictions for me. I will not buy. Funny it's a American made drone but acts like a communist drone. Lol I'm still very happy I have a zoom with its freedoms.
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Hi Sir
Your tips were so useful for the new beginner. Your video was easy to follow. Thanks for the very nice tips.
Take Care & Cheer.
I waited and just got my first Skydio 2 - What a fun experience to learn how to fly with "TH-cam" - great video and great value
Absolutely love your tutorials. Merry Christmas!
Excellent video and very helpful in what part of videography the Skydio can fill. Really appreciate the production and thoroughness of your videos, no wasted time, great lighting and audio. Cudos to 51 Drones. Merry Christmas
Appreciate that!
Best beacon tutorial 👍🏽
This will really help me get started with the beacon Russ! Thank you!
Always looking forward to your content. Straight forward and honest reviews. Keep up your great work! And hope you have a Merry Christmas.
Just received the Skydio2 ..lot to learn, very helful stuff Russ
This drone looks awesome. Thanks for sharing this!
so Tello was classed as a selfi-drone. i would say this makes the skydio a more advanced plus plus selfi-drone with tracking features, yer interesting niche for the drone market.
Thanks for posting and have a great festive family day tomorrow, cheers ken
I really like your reviews.
Very helpful. Thank you! Merry Christmas!
Russ got me into flying my Mavic regularly, amazing content bro, keep up all the good work
Demonstration is the most practical
In your shoes I would be doing the latest vids such as Skydio2 and MM but from all the YT drone content makers I wouldn’t mind getting back to some more M2P vids.
Really enjoy your channel and you’ve taught me so much. All the best and hope you continue to grow the channel.
Great information on how to use the Beacon. Thanks for sharing Russ.
Very informative video. Thank you
Nice video Russ. I believe that the Skydio 2 was designed to work with the phone and the beacon, the controller was a later add on to please the flyers that wanted only to fly the drone. That's why they haven't developed their own controller. I think that Skydio started a new kind of drones like when GoPro came as a new kind of camera.
So the beacon is the real Skydio 2 controller.
great video and explanation thank you
Very cool selfie drone and the obstacle avoidance seems to work very smooth👍
Happy holidays and thank you from 🇨🇭
Really good and useful tutorial. Thank you!
Great tutorial brutha... making great videos even in that white weather condition, awesome!
Hulk Hogan, is that you?
Motion track: I think the best way to explain this is when you want to keep the same background in your shot. So, no matter which way you move, it tracks you in the center of the shot but keeps the same view in the background. In other words, the drone follows you, but keeps the same compass heading relative to your position. It would be worth making another video using that explanation so everyone understands easily. Thanks for the great tutorial!
yep!
Merry Christmas!
That was awesome now I can use mine that was a little bit skeptical and I want to take it surfing with me but I know it has something to do with the water reflection so I'm just going to save it when I go mountain biking and Colombia
Ahhhh!!! Loved the video but were hoping you could show how to land it with a beacon
Nice work as always.
WOW! I’d love to have this drone for my Trike riding videos. Maybe next Christmas? Keep up the great videos Russ & May 2020 bring good health and as much joy as you can handle. Cheers from your mate down under
You’re right about the new drone folks. There are almost no good vids on using and accessing all the modes and features. They fly it but don’t show how to go about getting into different modes.
Thanks Russ
Hey Russ I saw in another TH-cam video that if you let the drone take off from your hand it will automatically find you right away. Maybe that is why it was behind you at first. That is what Skydio told another TH-camr doing a review on it.
Ordered 5 months ago and finally received. It with through the woods with me avoiding trees and branches. I got worried when leaves started falling around it but it did not get confused. Not sure how you got yours to fly so low in fix point mode. Thank you for the getting started tips.
What batch were u ? I just got my email but I ordered it 8 months ago 😂
Hi Russ, Just received my Skydio 2 and flew for the second time connecting the beacon and the controller. I believe you can connect both and if the controller looses track the beacon picks things up.
Hi Russ, that is a very interesting Drone. Now if DJI Drones only had the same optical avoidance ability .
DJI? At least this is an American Built Drone.
I'd be surprised if the Mavic 3 wasn't as good, if not better. This drone has a lot of hype but I'm hearing it's got a lot of flaws.
@@speedball10169 tremendous flaws like no flying at the golden hour. Totally ruined it.
@@thecalledout7 what's funny is how it's restrictive more than the dji drones. Lol. Like it knows it's American and it self regulates itself to death.
@@exil3dlivecom agreed. It's got many flaws that a lot of the glory boys on youtube aren't talking about. If you want a totally unbiased opinion and solid reviews, check out originaldobo and his reviews. He goes over both the positives and negatives of this drone.
Your welcome, thank you for making the video. :)
Russ, is there a way that it can fly in front of you but show the scene of where you are going? Or is that the flying backward you were talking about? That would really be cool. Kind of a reverse mode of all the others you were showing. Merry Christmas and again, thanks for all you do for us.
No, if it's in front of you, it will always have you in the frame. Thanks Stan!
@@51Drones Mavic 3 can't come soon enough.
Hope you and your family have a very merry Christmas and a great nee year👍
Thanks for the video. Until today, I’ve only used to controller, because it’s comfortable and easy. Yes so imitations, but so what, just work with them!!! It’s About time I’ll learn the bacon. Thanks for your advice PS does the becon and the controller do the same functions, tracking distance , etc etc ?👍🏼👍🏼🇦🇺🇦🇺
Amazing
Great video Russ! First time watching your videos. One question, were you using a GoPro to video tape this video? I’m talking about the camera you used when you standing still? It is crystal clear!! Honestly, I was like holy crap that’s a clear picture!
Hey! I'm considering getting this drone for a few things, but I want to ask what exactly the drone tracks here. I have the mavic 2 zoom and the active track doesn't work very well because it's only visual, and if it loses line of sight it usually stops working entirely. My question is: is the beacon the ONLY thing the drone tracks? Or does it need to be a human holding the beacon? Could I strap the beacon to a dog? Could I glue it to another drone and track that? Or does it specifically need to be a human?
It uses a combination of tracking the GPS of the beacon and teaching a subject like the Mavic does. Watch this video from 4:49 - th-cam.com/video/8W8Q785n_X4/w-d-xo.html
I've forgotten to record some of my best footage. I think I would like the auto mode!
Good 1 Russ
Cool video. It makes me wonder if DJI could make a beacon that would retroactively work with existing MAVIC 2's. The beacon use case is really why I got my MAVIC 2 (before the Skydio2 was released).
Thanks for your videos.
Hi Russ, just discovered your channel. Very much enjoy your videos. Are you still flying the skydio 2? Just curious if you have a different opinion of it now. I recently bought one and was flying in some what similar conditions and it crashed into a tree the lost it leaves. And it was a result of not recognizing smaller bare branch. The later scenes of this video with you on the ATV are similar to my crash when on a escooter in a parking lot with a few trees. Unfortunately I don't think skydio will cover the crash of it is a result of a thin branch. Kinda means in winter stay away from leafless trees 😕
Love the video, but you forgot the double press of the blue Skydio buttons initiates a Dronie! Loving mine so far 😁
Thanks! I didn't know that. Like I said, still a lot to learn.
i been pilot aircraft since 87', l bought one of these and beacon, prob get 107, l love that noise.
Nice user experience and explanation for the Skydio 2's Beacon controller logic. It looks like fun and I see strong potential for commercial applications as well as b-roll and some primary media for creating or gaining intelligence for high-density obstacles environment. Thanks and happy holidays Russ. We have similar weather with snow, ice, and low temperatures. Say, what jacket is that you have, looks warm and of a cool design (no pun intended). And the boots? They look warmer than my North Face boots.
Thanks! The cost is from Kuhl. The boots are the warmest boots I have ever owned. They use them here in the oil field. They are Baffins. Both products come at a price, but two of the best investments I've ever made!
@@51Drones Thanks will have to check them out. Can you drone shoot the oil field?
They don't appreciate that, but yes I could.
Hey, bro. Which button you press to land the drone with the beacon?
Russ, what i the source of audio with the Skydio? The drone or the beavon or your phone/ controller?
Have they updated it that you can manually reverse with the beacon?
Hey there!!! How long does it usually take to get the skydio delivered?
Thank you and nice videos!!!
Thanks did your Beacon came with a strap? Also I thought Skydio recommend that we use both the Beacon and the Phone Skydio App at every flight for backup.
Chris They do, but for the life of me, i can’t figure out how to connect my phone to the beacon without things disconnecting. Has anyone seen a tutorial on that?
@@glenncharles6622 oh I see; I am still waiting for my Sports Package so I would imagine at least 1 more month since I got it right after New Year. Perhaps present your question to Skydio they have flight training and that young lady seems to always provide feedback to the youtube comments.
Merry Christmas & Happy New Year...! Russ..... to you & yours......! =) Hey have you heard anything about the Remote Identification USS that the FAA is working on..? I got email today and downloaded their .pdf unpublished Proposal on the new Laws. Apparently all Drones w/in the next 2-3 years are required to have it.....? =)
More like 4 years. Video coming tomorrow.
Thanks for the video, Russ. I love your seat-of-the-pants approach to your reviews - basically discovering how things work right on camera. Regarding the "Audio won't be as good" on the Osmo Action, I thought it sounded good and picked up just the right amount of ambient sound (the Skydio flying). Were you using the Rode Wireless Go with the Osmo or the Sony? Thanks again! I hope you and the family had a nice Christmas.
Thanks Tim! I was using the WirelessGo with my a6400 at the beginning and end.
@@51Drones In case you didn't hear, there was a recent firmware update for the Osmo Action that removed most of the video lag at 4K and supposedly improved sound quality when using an external mic.
Did you try scene shooting with the beacon only?
How does that compare to the controller?
Does it recognise pressing multiple buttons on the beacon?
Can you control the gimbal with the beacon?
How is controlling the drone with the phone through the beacon?
Thanks.
I would like to know this also! :)
Great of France ;o)
I bought this drone so I could have it follow me while riding my dirt bike the issue is trying to get sound using the beacon it does not connect to my phone well it says it’s connected but it doesn’t work have you experienced anything like this also the first time I tried it it would not let me fly with the beacon and just put the phone down in my pocket it may be fly with the phone
can you review hubsan zino 2?
Another very helpful video - thank you! It appears that the Beacon is great if you are to be the subject of the Skydio camera. Your first video was mostly of a railroad trestle and surrounding landscape - could you have shot this using the Beacon for control? If I will do a mix of selfie drone shots plus surrounding landscape, would you recommend spending the extra $150 to get the Controler, relay on the Beacon (if it is even possible), or use rely on my phone assuming I am staying within 200-300 meters? Keep up the great work!
If you are staying that close, I think the phone would be enough. The beacon is just so much fun!
@@51Drones Thanks. I think that I will go with the Beacon (+drone) and pass on the controller, and I will rely on my phone when I want to manually fly the Skydio for landscape videos.
Great video Russ ! Question: what’s your prediction on a future release of a DJI competitor to Skydio?
Not sure, but would expect either a Mavic 3 or a totally new series with the same OA as the Skydio.
Man, this thing needs voice commands.
“Zoom and enhance.” 😎
You should have shown us how you landed it using the beacon.
Haha few things. I did not want to watch this video because of all the damn snow. LoL. And I am glad you could not get the drone to go backwards when in steer mode. I thought mine was broken.
Thanks 😊 Russ for the update.
Hoping for You & Your Family A Wonderful Christmas 🎄
Thanks 🙏🏻 Wizbang99. Ken
Did it go around the tree by itself?
I highly recommend that your learn it properly and then make a video to give advice and suggestions... Never have an opinion before having knowledge and information!!! Thank you
I am so tempted to get this but will wait to see what Mavic 3 has to offer once it comes out..
Russ do you like the mavic pro 2 better than skido
I like them both equally, but for totally different reasons.
I want to buy one if them mostly for obstacle avoidance. Leaning toward the mavic pro 2
If you get a chance check out my accidental helix mode near miss. 30 second video. Almost destroyed my mavic mini filming a train bridge. th-cam.com/video/Mtx8lcMyJfg/w-d-xo.html
You can use the film if you like
When you fly with this stick, Do you need a phone at all?
Russ, I assume you got the update where the Skydio 2 now has telemetry.
Not yet. That's a beta. Billy and Ken just got a little trigger happy. Supposedly it's available to everyone in the next day or two.
@@51Drones Ah, okay. Billy was showing it off. No great but better than nothing.
At 32F/0C 🌡 battery life on Skydio2 and Beacon?
Seems to be doing fine at 25 degrees F.
Hi russ. I'm fairly new to your channel but I'm really enjoying your videos its always fun to watch. Keep up the good work and have a great Christmas 👍🍻🎄
You can't fly backward with the beacon?
Not in steering mode.
It will be interesting to see if your DJI’s start getting jealous.
I doubt it, dji takes off whem ever it wants. With this drone once you hit the end of the golden hour where the light is optimum.... the skydio3 says "cannot take off". THAT SUCKS
👍
Great info Russ, as usual !!!
So the beacon does not have a record on/off switch ???
There isn't even a way to know if you are filming or not, unless you hold the phone in your other hand and in best case scenario you are filming non-stop which calls for lot of editing after the fact.
I can't see what was the design reason for such a BIG MISS on Skydio part.
My ideal setup filming my road and mountain rides is using the beacon only, Yes, A single small gadget that can be put in and out my jersey pocket while riding. No phone and definitely not the controller.
I realize after watching your video that it is not going to happen ...
BTW I am on Batch 3... maybe not anymore...
Total Flight time???
20
@@51Drones nice
Do you ever reply back to your fans who watch your channel ?
Everyday.
hello Russ im a new sub but i love your videos , the youtube channel that got me inspired to fly a drone is this channel th-cam.com/users/cstaguyvideos check his content i think its great drone footage an you might like it too , take care an fly safe
No. I, buying it for scene shooting. I don't do selfies. But I do need spherical OA as I fly close to water and cliffs. I will not buy a M2P. It doesn't have full OA. And their customer service is appalling.
Please don't assume only selfie people want this drone. That's not cool.
I WOULD LIKE POWER TO BUY AMERICAN PRODUCTS HERE IN BRAZIL.
I like the M2P active track MUCH better… and you can see the footage being recorded. This seems like a toy.
but the most stupid is , skydio is never can mass produce now...you need to wait a whole year for per-order , and paid for the full price and then continue to wait forever.
DJI needs a beacon for their drones.
“I’m just going to land...” so, that wasn’t very instructive.
Man... it's the best tracking system nut way too many restrictions for me. I will not buy. Funny it's a American made drone but acts like a communist drone. Lol
I'm still very happy I have a zoom with its freedoms.
Too much bla-bla