This guy should have his own TV show. I couldn't help but think... he's like an old friend you'd go bar hopping with, lol. This is the first instructional video I've seen on any topic that was truly informative AND entertaining and where the person's personality comes across as genuine and naturally hilarious. Great job! I subscribed and look forward to seeing other informative and fun videos.
Just picked my mini up yesterday. Can’t wait to fly it. I Was on the fence about buying until I watched your videos (especially the one flying around bass pro). Just like my phantom, I did a lot of research about the mini before deciding to go for it and your videos have been a huge part of that research. So thanks Ken!!
I watched this the day my Mini 2 arrived, and now, a good 200 flights and 400km later, watched it again and learned just as much as the first time. If you're new to the Mini 2, bookmark this to revisit again later. You'll be glad you did. Thanks for the education Ken.
Just got my refurb mini 2 today and took it for a spin in my backyard. I’m hooked! I haven’t flown in a year or so since restrictions stopped me flying my dji air. Now I’m all legal and such! Bless you Ken for all your help from England, UK.
As a hobbyist do you only need a strobe to fly at night or are there any more licensees that you have to get? Does the strobe put the mini 2 over 249 grams?
Great video Ken, and great sense of humor to uplift people. Mini 2 having the remote id on board.. what happens when remote id is implemented? Would it apply to mini 2, and maybe automatically would turn on! The Mini 1 does not have this feature so you would have more freedom!
if you fly it near the border safefllyzone going to airport or military zone, it will not move that way, it will stop midair and all you can do is land or go back/left/right but not forward in the said zones. its automatic i like that :) saves you from trouble
If you accidentally do the emergency shut off while in the air can you just do the stick combination again to start it back up and stop it from crashing?
I realize that you did this video 2 years ago, however, I purchased my mini 2 back in January 2023 and it doesn't have the remote identification tab as you describe. I'm using an Android phone if ( I don't know) that makes a difference or it might be built in with the firmware. Do you have any info on this? Also, beings (as of now) I'm considered a recreational flyer, I am looking into what is exactly required for the P. 107. I just think it's a good idea just to have it, even though I'm not considering making money with it. I figured it might create less of a hassle and if I'm questioned by anyone. Thanks in advance, Jamie in SC.
1. Is the RTH location where the drone took off? Or where the controller is located (if I am 30 yards away from the drone). 2. When I am on a kayak, I kayaked from point A to point B with the drone flying around me. Can I update the RTH location (which is point B) while the drone is flying? Thanks.
Ken, good video bud. How did you know my old lady's name? Quick Question: When your flying 1stX in Low Light conditions, you unlock the camera but do you need to do it each time you fly in low light/No light/nighttime? Or is it a 1X deal?
Hi Ken, this is the second video, I watched from you. An this one was the one to bring me up to subscripe to you :) You're a nice guy and your videos are cool !
Very helpful. my mini 2 unfortunately is on the way to dji service at Germany. After connection lost It Changed the homepoint automatically and landed on a hill 1 km away. the result was a broken gimbal. everything is untouched. hopefully i have the refresh in case that DJI will not admit a device error.
So something like the lume cube doesn't add too much weight or throw off the balance? That's a pretty good idea. Gonna be sitting a mini 2 soon so I really appreciate vids like this
hi Ken, im saving your tutorial because i want to have it for later and because it is very good. btw, do you have a link for those eye decals that you used. i have been looking for a long time for some like yours.
Hello there and please answer, this is important and I might abolish my drone. I can not remove the last screw from the top of the drone and it is impossible to get that off. I need to fix something inside the drone, the gimbal seems to fail and yeah, I need to check why. Please answer 🙏
Ken, I am thinking about buying the mini 2, but I have a question about the gimbal having a tilt drop problem while flying in sport mode and sometimes in normal mode, have you seen this in your drone and how did you correct it. Thanks Chris
Entertaining and informative. Do you know the “end of life” of the batteries? I just bought mini 2 fly more. Wondering if I need to worry about purchasing more batteries. Cheers.
Ken I've just subscribed as I've watched a lot of your vids and find them informative and entertaining (I hope this was what you were going for!) I have just recently purchased the Mini 2 and am learning a lot of things from you about what I can do with the drone itself and how to use it. I'm UK based so the rules and regulations are a lot different from the good ol' US of A and I will be taking the relevant courses required to allow me to use the drone for commercial use maybe, when I get qualified I will probably step up to a Mavic or Phantom for work and keep the mini as a back up option and for fun use with the family etc. (once we are of course allowed to travel again post Covid!)] I'm finding the Mini 2 a great little learning tool and have taken a few flights around the house to practice (inside and out) and even though I have managed to crash it a couple of time, D'oh, it really does take the knocks and flies with damaged props, although it does sound a bit different - great hint about replacing the props it would have taken me ages to figure that out!!! Keep up the good work and I might even binge watch your whole back catalogue one evening.
Hey Ken, hello. Has anyone properly mentioned 2.4 is better for distance, 5g better penetration. It's in some manuals. Can also research the new 5g cel tower controversy. Why the towers have to be places closer and all over the place. Bc they penetrate but need to be closer. Have never seen anything related to speed or response time.
Thank you.👍. Just got the mini2.....I'm new to the entire scene, thus know I need help.....you had me at "don't want the government up in yer business" lol .....new sub, looking forward to reviewing your drone content, learning some pointers. 😊
Hello Ken Heron. Your videos are amazing and I will always be a subscriber till the end, but you know man, I just crashed my DJI mini on a strangers roof! 😨 Now it says my gimbal is stuck but the startup dance is still there! Bruh ...
Great stuff Ken! I will definitly know what to do and NOT to do when I get my Mini 2 (or 3) but my first pro drone will be the Phanton 4 Pro V2.0. Getting real close to purchase time! Thanks again for another great video!
I have an important question, my DJI mini SE doesn't have obstacle recogniton. So would my drone crash into a tree in front of my house if I automatically return it home?
Interesting story about a drone. I won’t drone on too long, pun intended 🤣. I’m a trawler fisherman, I live on the Isle of Wight In Cowes. During Cowes week some yacht racers lost their drone in the water,,,,, I’m guessing they were trying to follow their yacht with it then plop🤦♂️. Anyway, we were trawling along, net up time, oh look a drone! Took it home, popped sd card in pc. Saw their footage, saw yacht name, found out where the yacht moors, contacted harbour. They contacted owner with my phone number. Owner called me. Sent drone back to them ( completely dead of course from saltwater..). But they got it back 👍🤣
@@KenHeron it’s on a hard drive in the loft somewhere 🙈🤷♂️. Was fun investigating where to find them though 👍. The owner came over to Cowes during cowes week and invited me to come aboard for a drink, but I was too busy to go 😞
I had one of the left front blades break off leaving about half inch it still had the other blade i noticed somewhat of a death wobbling. I instantly brought drone down and surprisingly it maintained somewhat controlled flight. The mini one is a little beast for sure. I love this drone.
@@darrenmay2508It's well known, dbenedict357 is correct, 5GHz is not strong in distance. You will realise this when you own a fcking router from Vodafone with 5GHz only.
NEVER EVER fly any drone above 400 ft like this guy is suggesting. Never set your return home to anything above 400 ft , if you do you are breaking the law and you can be fined lots of money and possible jail. I am a licensed commercial drone operator and I can tell you just don't do it!!!!!
Did DJI change something with the flight management? Because I'm not able to see my total flight time and distance anymore? Did they get rid of that feature?
There are strobe light options that keep you drone under 250g. Important to me because if it goes over, then I can't fly anywhere in the city. But, for example, there's a huge sports complex right across the street from me with multiple soccer and baseball fields, which are often empty during the day and are great places to practice.
I went for the Air2 and am completely happy with it. If money is not an issue I think the Air2 has quite a bit more to offer, is more robust, has partial obstacle avoidance, better camera and flies well even in moderate to strong wind. I have not used my Spark ever since the upgrade. Good luck and happy flying!
Hey Ken, thanks for the video. This is my first DJI drone and I'd like to know what's the difference between "Anytime (Use with caution)" and "Emergency Only" in the Emergency Propeller Stop settings. I mean, how does the drone know if you're in an emergency or not?!?
I have the DJI mini 2 and I just flew it at night the other day and I never got that warning on my display at all saying take off restricted . and it was pretty dark out. Videos up on my channel
First off great videos. First time drone owner. Any advice for flying. I saw you set your height to maximum range. Can I do that as well or do I have to have a drone license for that height. Also in a restricted area . Am I able to fly still? It ask me to unlock it but some of the questions they ask on app i was scared to agree to . I just want to fly like 100 meters up to get some pics of my work . Probably need a license right
Thanks for the review. If it's anything like WIFI, 5.8Ghz will not work further but faster. I think 2.4Ghz goes further since the waves are longer and penetrate much better buildings, etc.
As of right now, no, the smart controller won't work with the mini 2. There's alot of uncertainty from answers with the DJI support team on whether or not it will ever work with the mini 2. Lots of maybes nothing certain. Source: DJI forum.
Waiting for my Mini 2 to arrive tomorrow. Ordered directly from DJI with fly more combo and 2 years of insurance. Thank you for the tips! I'm upgrading from a Phantom 3 Standard, so this should be very fun and I'm more confident after your videos! Thank you!!!!
Hello Ken excellent video as always!! I have a question about the mini 2, some users have reported that are having an issue with the ocusync of the mini 2 like disconnection of the signal of the remote control and app its already been fixed or you haven't had this problem I about to receive my mini 2 in a week so I can try it
Question: with the Lume cube flashing below the drone, will those flashes be an intrusion upon the video? I can see the spray of light filling up the screen. Since the flashing could be useful to find the drone, is it actually visible since the lite is under the body of the drone, not on top? Thanks-fantastic tips, the best I've seen.
Hey Ken,,question for you,,I live in NC,on a mt.range 4000 ft,and i have one to my east,and to my west,both higher than me,so how high can i fly my min-2,and not get in trouble.Just ordered it.
Good evening. Using a 77g strobe would bring the Mini 2 over the 249g « legal » weight limit, wouldn’t it ? .. Same thing for the « No Height Limit » setting. Just wanna be safe, here. Thank you for your reply and have a nice day.
If you are using your drone for TH-cam videos you are required to be part 107 licensed. The drone of any Weight has to be registered. To fly at night the drone needs special anti collision lights. Aka super bright LEDs. To fly at night you have to have a faa waiver.
When I'm the world is this mini 3 coming out?! I have been really wanting the mini 2 but can't possibly justify it if the mini 3 is only a month or weeks away😭
Even if the mini 3 comes out, there will be a 4th one. So my view is just get it if you like it because you will never be truly up to date on these things
Loctite tip: use the blue stuff (might have to use heat on the red stuff if you ever need to UNscrew that screw…which, btw can be applied with the tip of a soldering iron.)
Good video.. just wondering.. will the Mini be effected by Remote ID being at under 250 gr? I know you don't have to register it with FAA due to its low weight, but for some reason I thought it would also be exempt from the whole RID thing when it happens.
@@KenHeron yes Ken, I realize that, was wondering if the Mini will also be subject to the upcoming remote ID laws like the heavier drones that must be registered will. You know, having to attach a transponder and all that.
This guy should have his own TV show. I couldn't help but think... he's like an old friend you'd go bar hopping with, lol. This is the first instructional video I've seen on any topic that was truly informative AND entertaining and where the person's personality comes across as genuine and naturally hilarious. Great job! I subscribed and look forward to seeing other informative and fun videos.
Thank you Giovanni.
Glad you're enjoying the channel!
2.4 ghz is for both distance and ''penetration''; 5.8ghz is for high interference environment since most devices are 2.4ghz based
WRONG! Actually, the higher the frequency, the better the penetration! Just ask any HAM operators, they can tell you! :-)
Just picked my mini up yesterday. Can’t wait to fly it. I Was on the fence about buying until I watched your videos (especially the one flying around bass pro). Just like my phantom, I did a lot of research about the mini before deciding to go for it and your videos have been a huge part of that research. So thanks Ken!!
You won't regret it!
I watched this the day my Mini 2 arrived, and now, a good 200 flights and 400km later, watched it again and learned just as much as the first time. If you're new to the Mini 2, bookmark this to revisit again later. You'll be glad you did. Thanks for the education Ken.
So happy to help, Brad!
My Mini 2 is coming in a few days, so excited!
Noice.... I got a mavic mini 1 for Christmas
Just got my refurb mini 2 today and took it for a spin in my backyard. I’m hooked! I haven’t flown in a year or so since restrictions stopped me flying my dji air. Now I’m all legal and such! Bless you Ken for all your help from England, UK.
When you did the shut off in flight you said sticks in did mean sticks out?
10:15, now I know why one of my Drone's propeller was not spinning, just after I changed it. Thank you very much.
Mine spun just fine, right until I tried to take off and it nosedived into the ground on the arm with the wrong props installed. Oops.
Hi Ken, this is Ken. What can you do if you loose all communication with your DJI Drone? Besides going into a panic attack.
Is there any real maintenance such blowing out dust or just general maintenance?
Thanks for the info. I just bought a mini 2 today. Love it!!!!!!!
Excellent.
You will love it!
As a hobbyist do you only need a strobe to fly at night or are there any more licensees that you have to get? Does the strobe put the mini 2 over 249 grams?
Great tips! Safety is definitely important. Glad that the Mini 2 has features like these.
Great video Ken, and great sense of humor to uplift people. Mini 2 having the remote id on board.. what happens when remote id is implemented? Would it apply to mini 2, and maybe automatically would turn on! The Mini 1 does not have this feature so you would have more freedom!
if you fly it near the border safefllyzone going to airport or military zone, it will not move that way, it will stop midair and all you can do is land or go back/left/right but not forward in the said zones. its automatic i like that :) saves you from trouble
If you accidentally do the emergency shut off while in the air can you just do the stick combination again to start it back up and stop it from crashing?
Unfortunately, it won't let you start the motors when the drone is not level. So, you can try I suppose.
Thanks for all the effort and hard work that you put into your videos.
I realize that you did this video 2 years ago, however, I purchased my mini 2 back in January 2023 and it doesn't have the remote identification tab as you describe. I'm using an Android phone if ( I don't know) that makes a difference or it might be built in with the firmware. Do you have any info on this? Also, beings (as of now) I'm considered a recreational flyer, I am looking into what is exactly required for the P. 107. I just think it's a good idea just to have it, even though I'm not considering making money with it. I figured it might create less of a hassle and if I'm questioned by anyone. Thanks in advance, Jamie in SC.
This guy funny asf one of the best reviewers
Ken, keep up the good work. It’s helpful info and not boring. I’m learning all the time on your channel.
Thank you Murph.
Great! Who thumbs down this type of content, dudes trying to help....for free...🤷🏻♂️
Hey Ken, is there a way to get the light on the front to get brighter for night flights?
You can choose the color in the app. Set it to white.
Lol, dude puts in amazing editing. Hilarious and a great personality.
It's true
1. Is the RTH location where the drone took off? Or where the controller is located (if I am 30 yards away from the drone).
2. When I am on a kayak, I kayaked from point A to point B with the drone flying around me. Can I update the RTH location (which is point B) while the drone is flying?
Thanks.
1- Where the drone took off.
2- You can reset the home point in the app, yes.
Thank you for the tips! As someone who uses a lot of drone footage on my channel, this is very helpful for me!
Hello Sir, India has restriction, it cannot go above 15 feet. So Dji mavic mini 2 has locked to go above 15 ft. What solution do you have
It’s 15 metres ...wait for litchi app to be compatible with mini 2 ( eventually governments are trying to kill hobbyists )
If I added a lumecube to the mini 2. That would put it over the 250g making me have to register it with man man who works down at the taco stand.
Lmaoooo
All of the governments are hoaxes about slavery. You voted is the new god made the king the king
@@VvvvRrrr-iw1bvwhat is blud yapping about
So
Just got mine days ago, that is one of the best videos out there. One-stop to learn what you need to fly that Puppy.
I learnt something new. I appreciate the information on the Flight Data Center.
Any idea what the mini 2's final weight is with the Lume cube strobe light attached?
I was thinking this exact thing. I bet it puts it over weight.
If it hasn't been mentioned before..You have it backwards - 2.4GHz is for distance, 5.8GHz has less range but less interference and higher data xfer.
Thank you for adding humour to what would otherwise be a boring lesson. Great video, subscribed!
Thanks so much!
Should i buy the mavic mini or the mini 2
Mini 2.
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Go for the mini 2 mate never get the se or original mini
Why not get the original mini ? The wind resistance is better on the original and everyone loves it ?
Incorrect on wind rating
Can you do a video of the video/picture software that comes with the drone. Thy don't explain as good as you do, step by step. Thanks
I like that, the way you spelled Government at the 2:00 mark.
GUB-MINT!
Ken, good video bud. How did you know my old lady's name? Quick Question: When your flying 1stX in Low Light conditions, you unlock the camera but do you need to do it each time you fly in low light/No light/nighttime? Or is it a 1X deal?
Hi Ken, this is the second video, I watched from you. An this one was the one to bring me up to subscripe to you :) You're a nice guy and your videos are cool !
Much appreciated Michael!
Danke, deine Videos mit deiner Persönlichkeit verbunden sind die besten! Die ich mich selbst immer wieder überwältigen. 🏆
You should've been an actor. Mayne that Ermagard part was epic lol 😂😂 Youre very entertaining bro
Very helpful. my mini 2 unfortunately is on the way to dji service at Germany. After connection lost It Changed the homepoint automatically and landed on a hill 1 km away. the result was a broken gimbal. everything is untouched. hopefully i have the refresh in case that DJI will not admit a device error.
Hello sir. It's just a suggestion because of the low price, but I suggest you to add a DJI Mini SE video. You haven't done it before 😉
So something like the lume cube doesn't add too much weight or throw off the balance? That's a pretty good idea. Gonna be sitting a mini 2 soon so I really appreciate vids like this
Good content. Thanks Ken.
hi Ken, im saving your tutorial because i want to have it for later and because it is very good. btw, do you have a link for those eye decals that you used. i have been looking for a long time for some like yours.
7:05 Keep repeating please.
Hello there and please answer, this is important and I might abolish my drone. I can not remove the last screw from the top of the drone and it is impossible to get that off. I need to fix something inside the drone, the gimbal seems to fail and yeah, I need to check why. Please answer 🙏
Great, love the humor. Right amount of talking without all of those war stories about nothing… nice!
Ken, I am thinking about buying the mini 2, but I have a question about the gimbal having a tilt drop problem while flying in sport mode and sometimes in normal mode, have you seen this in your drone and how did you correct it. Thanks Chris
i like kens vids so much i subscribed on two accounts 👹
YAAAY!
Entertaining and informative. Do you know the “end of life” of the batteries? I just bought mini 2 fly more. Wondering if I need to worry about purchasing more batteries. Cheers.
If the batteries are used, always look to see how many charging cycles they have.
Lol its bin 3 months and I just got a mini 2, they better not come out with a 3
Ken I've just subscribed as I've watched a lot of your vids and find them informative and entertaining (I hope this was what you were going for!) I have just recently purchased the Mini 2 and am learning a lot of things from you about what I can do with the drone itself and how to use it. I'm UK based so the rules and regulations are a lot different from the good ol' US of A and I will be taking the relevant courses required to allow me to use the drone for commercial use maybe, when I get qualified I will probably step up to a Mavic or Phantom for work and keep the mini as a back up option and for fun use with the family etc. (once we are of course allowed to travel again post Covid!)]
I'm finding the Mini 2 a great little learning tool and have taken a few flights around the house to practice (inside and out) and even though I have managed to crash it a couple of time, D'oh, it really does take the knocks and flies with damaged props, although it does sound a bit different - great hint about replacing the props it would have taken me ages to figure that out!!!
Keep up the good work and I might even binge watch your whole back catalogue one evening.
Hey Darren, thanks for the sub!
Welcome to the wonderful world of Drones.
That was an impressive catch on the emergency stop 😂
Yes it was. But hardly what you would call professional.
I’d say, ninja reflexes 🤣. It nearly got him 🙈
Hey Ken, hello. Has anyone properly mentioned 2.4 is better for distance, 5g better penetration. It's in some manuals. Can also research the new 5g cel tower controversy. Why the towers have to be places closer and all over the place. Bc they penetrate but need to be closer. Have never seen anything related to speed or response time.
Thank you.👍.
Just got the mini2.....I'm new to the entire scene, thus know I need help.....you had me at "don't want the government up in yer business" lol .....new sub, looking forward to reviewing your drone content, learning some pointers. 😊
hi Ken, liked your video but i would like to ask if you still have the link for those eye decals and that industrial velcro you used. thanks
I don't have the link to the Velcro, but if you need eyeballs you can PayPal me $10 to: kenheronupload@gmail.com
I'll send you a set of eyeballs.
Hello Ken Heron. Your videos are amazing and I will always be a subscriber till the end, but you know man, I just crashed my DJI mini on a strangers roof! 😨 Now it says my gimbal is stuck but the startup dance is still there! Bruh ...
Oh no!
Sorry to hear that.
The mini gimbals are very fragile.
Great stuff Ken! I will definitly know what to do and NOT to do when I get my Mini 2 (or 3) but my first pro drone will be the Phanton 4 Pro V2.0. Getting real close to purchase time! Thanks again for another great video!
Great information love your humour
Glad to help!
I have an important question, my DJI mini SE doesn't have obstacle recogniton. So would my drone crash into a tree in front of my house if I automatically return it home?
If you set the return to home height above the tree it will go up over and down, missing the tree completely.
@@KenHeron Thanks so much god!
Interesting story about a drone. I won’t drone on too long, pun intended 🤣. I’m a trawler fisherman, I live on the Isle of Wight In Cowes. During Cowes week some yacht racers lost their drone in the water,,,,, I’m guessing they were trying to follow their yacht with it then plop🤦♂️. Anyway, we were trawling along, net up time, oh look a drone! Took it home, popped sd card in pc. Saw their footage, saw yacht name, found out where the yacht moors, contacted harbour. They contacted owner with my phone number. Owner called me. Sent drone back to them ( completely dead of course from saltwater..). But they got it back 👍🤣
Awesome story!
Can I get that video from you?
kenheronupload@gmail.com
@@KenHeron it’s on a hard drive in the loft somewhere 🙈🤷♂️. Was fun investigating where to find them though 👍. The owner came over to Cowes during cowes week and invited me to come aboard for a drink, but I was too busy to go 😞
i salute you sir....only real men intend their puns....and oh yes a fine story indeed but thats besides the point
I got my drone yesterday so this is perfect timing, tysm! love your easy and comprehensive editing style and the no-fuss explanations
First comment I can tell it’s gonna be a great vid thanks for the tips
You got it! 🤓👍
I had one of the left front blades break off leaving about half inch it still had the other blade i noticed somewhat of a death wobbling. I instantly brought drone down and surprisingly it maintained somewhat controlled flight. The mini one is a little beast for sure. I love this drone.
Can't believe a guy who'll kill the props mid air wouldn't show us what happens when you put the wrong blade on the wrong arm.
What pinball machine is that on the right :)? Original BLACK KNIGHT from 1982?
Yes!
5GHz is not for distance… it is for speed.
Links verifying speed theory? 2.4 is better for distance, 5 for penetration.
@@darrenmay2508It's well known, dbenedict357 is correct, 5GHz is not strong in distance. You will realise this when you own a fcking router from Vodafone with 5GHz only.
Thanks for the tips, I love your camera personality, you are a natural
Thanks!
Fully agree
2.4 GHz is longer range
than 5.8 GHz
Not the opposite way around
That's quite right men the higher the frequency, the shorter the range everybody should know that😉😁
Hi Ken, I would say that 5,8 GHz is for penetration and 2,4 GHz is for distance, cause the lower frequency has longer wave length.
Arek, I would say 2.4 GHz is for distance and penetration, 5.8 GHz is for higher data transmission rate!
NEVER EVER fly any drone above 400 ft like this guy is suggesting. Never set your return home to anything above 400 ft , if you do you are breaking the law and you can be fined lots of money and possible jail. I am a licensed commercial drone operator and I can tell you just don't do it!!!!!
We are doing it for ages. And havee flown to 1600ft hahaha but yes always make sure there isn't airport nearby within 5km range
How do they find out who goes above 400 ft?
@@Snowy-oq4ur Radar
It's 400 feet above ground level. To fly over a hill it might be necessary to fly higher than 400 feet above the home point.
My mini 4 pro max RTH altitude is now 400ft. I'm not sure if there is a way to unlock it.
" I dont want the dang gubmint" send me straight to the floor laughing! Brilliant
😆👍
Did DJI change something with the flight management? Because I'm not able to see my total flight time and distance anymore? Did they get rid of that feature?
Yes.
They had to remove flight logs in the US.
@@KenHeron So Ken... Is there a workaround for that? So we can see the information again? Is there some other way to do it?
Try LITCHI. Better than the DJI software.
Doesn't the lume cube take the total weight over 250 grams? Or is that a restriction only for the drone weight itself without any attachments?
There's no weight limit.
Register, then do what you'd like.
There are strobe light options that keep you drone under 250g. Important to me because if it goes over, then I can't fly anywhere in the city. But, for example, there's a huge sports complex right across the street from me with multiple soccer and baseball fields, which are often empty during the day and are great places to practice.
Hey Ken i love your videos!! I have a DJI spark that i really want to upgrade. Mini 2 or Air 2? Any suggestions?
I went for the Air2 and am completely happy with it. If money is not an issue I think the Air2 has quite a bit more to offer, is more robust, has partial obstacle avoidance, better camera and flies well even in moderate to strong wind. I have not used my Spark ever since the upgrade. Good luck and happy flying!
Can I install dji fly app on Samsung note 20 .
Hey Ken, thanks for the video. This is my first DJI drone and I'd like to know what's the difference between "Anytime (Use with caution)" and "Emergency Only" in the Emergency Propeller Stop settings. I mean, how does the drone know if you're in an emergency or not?!?
I have the DJI mini 2 and I just flew it at night the other day and I never got that warning on my display at all saying take off restricted . and it was pretty dark out. Videos up on my channel
If you fly it at night can you still see??
@@zagashorts yes I did a video on my channel I have to make it public though so you can see my DJI mini 2 in action at night
First off great videos. First time drone owner. Any advice for flying. I saw you set your height to maximum range. Can I do that as well or do I have to have a drone license for that height. Also in a restricted area . Am I able to fly still? It ask me to unlock it but some of the questions they ask on app i was scared to agree to . I just want to fly like 100 meters up to get some pics of my work . Probably need a license right
Thanks for the review. If it's anything like WIFI, 5.8Ghz will not work further but faster. I think 2.4Ghz goes further since the waves are longer and penetrate much better buildings, etc.
You can hold down left stick while in air to turn it off to grab and then you don't have to worry about it going sideways like it did 0.0
Will the Ocusync 2 on the mini 2 work with the DJI smart controller?
As of right now, no, the smart controller won't work with the mini 2. There's alot of uncertainty from answers with the DJI support team on whether or not it will ever work with the mini 2. Lots of maybes nothing certain. Source: DJI forum.
Thanks for the feedback. It’s not the end of the world but it would be nice if it did. I can still use the controller on my mavic 2.
Hi,Those 2 Holes In The Motor Where The Screw Mounts In Is There 2 More Smaller Holes There To Mount A Motor Cap If You Wanted To.
Waiting for my Mini 2 to arrive tomorrow. Ordered directly from DJI with fly more combo and 2 years of insurance. Thank you for the tips! I'm upgrading from a Phantom 3 Standard, so this should be very fun and I'm more confident after your videos! Thank you!!!!
Never use loctite it wrecked my phantom 3 pro shell. Had to replace. Loctite blue 242 destroys plastic from chemical reaction
Is the mini 3 coming out anytime soon?
Hello Ken excellent video as always!! I have a question about the mini 2, some users have reported that are having an issue with the ocusync of the mini 2 like disconnection of the signal of the remote control and app its already been fixed or you haven't had this problem I about to receive my mini 2 in a week so I can try it
FAA Daylight Exception still required for commercial night flying?
Doesn’t seem to have a upward gimbal option on the new update
There was an option for it. Are you saying they took it away in the last update?
@@smallmountiancrawler9709 I’m saying I have a new unit. And the option isn’t there anymore. I’m only guessing it was removed with an update.
Question: with the Lume cube flashing below the drone, will those flashes be an intrusion upon the video? I can see the spray of light filling up the screen. Since the flashing could be useful to find the drone, is it actually visible since the lite is under the body of the drone, not on top? Thanks-fantastic tips, the best I've seen.
No, unless you're close to a reflective surface it won't be a problem.
Hey Ken,,question for you,,I live in NC,on a mt.range 4000 ft,and i have one to my east,and to my west,both higher than me,so how high can i fly my min-2,and not get in trouble.Just ordered it.
Does the connected smartphone need to have an active mobile connection?
No
Good evening.
Using a 77g strobe would bring the Mini 2 over the 249g « legal » weight limit, wouldn’t it ?
.. Same thing for the « No Height Limit » setting.
Just wanna be safe, here. Thank you for your reply and have a nice day.
There's no weight limit.
Just register and use it like any other drone.
If you are using your drone for TH-cam videos you are required to be part 107 licensed. The drone of any Weight has to be registered. To fly at night the drone needs special anti collision lights. Aka super bright LEDs. To fly at night you have to have a faa waiver.
When I'm the world is this mini 3 coming out?! I have been really wanting the mini 2 but can't possibly justify it if the mini 3 is only a month or weeks away😭
I just bought the Mini 2. JUST DO IT!
Even if the mini 3 comes out, there will be a 4th one. So my view is just get it if you like it because you will never be truly up to date on these things
The 3 is probably due sometime in Nov/Dec
At what cold temperature can this be safely flown? Great video by the way.
Loctite tip: use the blue stuff
(might have to use heat on the red stuff if you ever need to UNscrew that screw…which, btw can be applied with the tip of a soldering iron.)
Toothpicks, and he is using blue... 😝
@@darrenmay2508 right on…(I was referring to Heat application.)
do you still need a strobe if you are under 250g?
Yes.
All FAA rules need to be followed, just like any other drone.
Good video.. just wondering.. will the Mini be effected by Remote ID being at under 250 gr? I know you don't have to register it with FAA due to its low weight, but for some reason I thought it would also be exempt from the whole RID thing when it happens.
Every drone, no matter the weight, needs to follow FAA rules and guidelines.
@@KenHeron yes Ken, I realize that, was wondering if the Mini will also be subject to the upcoming remote ID laws like the heavier drones that must be registered will. You know, having to attach a transponder and all that.
Really enjoy your videos and tips Ken, just bought the mini 2 and cant wait to fly it. Just hoping for better weather here in Norway.
I like your humour, also picked up some new tips. Nice vid mate