Ha ha! I got the drone last Friday but it rained quite a bit recently. I finished the video late Tuesday. It was hard not to join in when all of the other channels were talking about the rumors and leaks.
I really appreciate the honest review. I think most people hold back when they are among the few that get advance devices for review. I like that you not only showed off the new features but also included the commentary at the end about some of the shortcomings. It was a very helpful video that inspired me to upgrade to this latest release from DJI.
When I had bought Mavic Pro last year, still remember , your videos / tutorials regarding Mavic Pro really helped me a lot 👍🏼😊 Glad to see now you are showing this upgraded one now 👌🏻👌🏻 Thanks a lot
I was on the fence regarding the pro and zoom but ended up with the zoom and so glad I did. I really like the zoom feature and do HD so I can take full advantage of 4X. Great review as always and very nice video.
Dude!!! So cool that DJI recognized the role you played in the success of the their products. I know you played a big part in me buying the Mavic Pro and in learning how to use it. Great video and thank you again for taking the time to help out others. The_Drone_List
I have no issues with my mavic pro and the pro 2 is not worth the up grade unlees they had more protection for the camera how could dji not think of this i mean really. If that camera gets hit even a little thst drone is done and of course dji is gonma give youtube.com a drone before anyone else so they can promote there product. And yes they got commsions feom dji and if they say they dont llol not true but i still gottta have this drone lol lol lol
The most important thing I’ve learned in my experience is not to ignore the battery warning when it gets low. I did just that this spring and it wound up going into return to home while the drone was under a large tree. Flew straight up into the branches. I’ve learned my lesson and also learned how to replace the camera gimble wire harness.
Hi, Ralph here is a high quality drone Holy Stone GPS FPV RC Drone HS100 amzn.to/2oiddac Holy Stone GPS FPV RC Drone HS100 with Camera Live Video and GPS Return Home Quadcopter with Adjustable Wide-Angle 720P HD WIFI Camera- Follow Me, Altitude Hold, Intelligent Battery Long Control Range. • GPS assisted flight: Provides you with accurate positioning details of your drone. Built in Return-to-Home (RTH) function for safer fly, the drone will automatically return to home precisely when its battery is low or the signal is weak when flying out of range, never worrying about losing the drone • Optimized 720P 120° FOV FPV Wi-Fi Camera: 90° Adjustable angle, captures high-quality video and aerial photos. You can enjoy the Real-Time Viewing right from your remote control. Ideal selfie done, catching every moment of your vacation from a birds-eye perspective. • Follow Me Mode: The drone will automatically follows and captures you wherever you move. Keeping you in the frame at all times, easier to get complex shots, provides hands-free flying and selfie • Flying time up to 15 minutes / Longer control distance: Capacity of 2500mAh high performance battery and reaching up to 500m control distance giving you a more extensive flight experience. • Headless Mode, Altitude Hold and One Key Takeoff and Landing for easier operation, you will not have to worry about orientation and with the simple press of a button your drone will rise to a height or land, perfect for beginners. PS: Blades are stored under the white foam box.
Video quality wise may not be as perfect as the phantom 4 pro or the afore mentioned mavic 2 pro but I think its a very good drone. The video quality looks good enough in my opinion and you have the 4x lossless zoom, how great is that and couple that with the occusync 2.0, great battery flight times and not to forget the sensors. I think you can get some stunning work with this. Im even thinking of buying one.
Ed, it's July 2020, how do you still like your Mavic 2 Zoom? Do you think they will improve or keep the drone line for a future release? A drone with a real good zoom. They should use Nikon cameras.
I agree, it's not a HUGE perk, but I think it's very cool that it's available. I think I personally would find more value in the Pro version with no zoom.
Hi, I think your videos about the drones are super good. the reviews really contribute and help me to become a better drone pilot. thanks from the Netherlands
Ed, thanks for letting us know that there was no image manipulation on your footage. That's definitely helpful. Sure looks like the Zoom will produce high quality footage. Much appreciated.
Just order mine over the weekend! Looking forward to getting it all set up and out for a test run. Thanks for your great videos! This will be my first drone but I am feeling confident due to your video series!
I can't believe how stabile the footage is! Of course I am a beginner. In fact I don't even own a drone yet. I'm checking different reviews to get a better idea of what drone is the right one for me. The photage at ca 12:40, (hight altitude) is that also shot with the DJI Mavic 2? Would you recomend this drone to a beginner? It feels a bit costly, but it is also costly to buy a cheaper drone with all the limitations that comes with low cost, and then stop using it because it has too many annoying flaws.
@@travis8665 please read my post again. Slowly this time before you start ranting, because it's clear that you missed my point entirely. It says "annoying flaws". By annoying flaws I mean things that make every little beginner mistake critical.
Nice to see a hands on review with an honest input. Question, how does the gimbal handle compared to the original MP? The original was quite flimsy and exposed. Even though this one is just as much exposed, is it now more solid? Also has the gimbal clamp been improved as well? It would be cool if the Mavic 2 had the same kind of clamp that the Mavic Air uses.
I bought a Mavic 2-Zoom AND Mavic 2-Pro 30 seconds after it hit their web site.. I also own a Phantom 4 Pro+ V2.0 today. My goal was to sell my Phantom 4 Pro+ V2.0 and keep the Mavic II Pro as my main 1 inch aircraft. (Keep the Zoom too as backup) However, this issue with the Mavic II Pro's "HQ" mode and "FOV" mode has me concerned. Questions: Is the Phantom 4 Pro V2.0 doing a full 16x9 pixel readout and scaling to 4k? (it looks pretty damn good today) Is the Mavic Pro-II now pixel binning or line skipping it it's "full" 16x9 readout? (NOT the same scan as the Phantom 4 Pro V2.0) Is the Mavic Pro-II cropping and using a 1:1 readout and calling THIS mode "HQ"?? WTF? IS the Phantom 4 Pro V2.0 actually using a higher quality full pixel read out than the Mavic-II Pro?? This is one topic that really does concern me. I might not sell my P4P-2.0 if it's sensor scan is better than the Mavic-II Pro! DAMNIT!
Have to say i have now have seen al your mavic review videos and you are setting the benchmark here. Very professional but more important real life footage and examples.
Great Vid Ed. I’ve only had my Mavic Pro a few months, so I won’t be upgrading just yet, but thanks for this great review.. Like a previous review, I watched your Mavic Pro videos and learnt a great deal. Excellent, many thanks.. Tony, Portsmouth, UK.
Excellent review. It was nice to meet you. It is fun meeting creative people. Keep up the good work. Can't wait to get my Zoom and Pro. We ordered both, too hard to choose just one.
Nice video Ed. Glad to see you got an early copy. One question, before you got up in the air did you have to calibrate the IMU and or the joysticks etc.? I bit the bullet and ordered the Mavic 2 pro. Looking forward to see those Hasselblad still photos.
Really good intro to the M2Zoom! and your instructional vids are...awesome! Thank you for your work. Almost ready for my first flight..twas a b'day present :)
Hi Ben, I am a serious amateur photographer and only interested in images. Once both mavics were launched I thought that my option was "no brainer" with mavic 2 Pro but after seeing a lot of video comparisons and the fact that M2Z has the option of high resolution images now I am very confusing what would be the right option for me. I will appreciate your comments and thanks before hand.
Ed...good review...appreciate/respect your opinions...I was vacillating between the Zoom & Pro versions, but finally settled on the Pro just for the reasons you stated...video quality. Since I'm currently photographing with a P4P, I couldn't see taking a step backwards. Someday we'll see a DJI drone with both a 1" sensor & zoom, but for now, it's the M2P. Should arrive in a couple days...
I certainly think the Zoom is a great drone for the normal user. The Mavic Pro 1 was definitely a good drone for normal users, and this Zoom is an upgrade from that for sure.
Ed, Very good testing and review of the new Mavic 2 Zoom! Great to see you were able to get your hands on a prerelease of the product. Will be looking forward to your future reviews on these new drones, Thanks!
Great to see somebody show one of the most important upgrades to the mavic pro . Best video by far when it comes to the actual zoom itself. It's amazing how many videos on youtube that did not give any real attention to the zoom and how it works in real time. It's called the mavic 2 "zoom" for god's sake for a reason. People reviewing it as if it just happen to be part of the name. You could do a whole video on the zoom, i don't think people quite get how amazing a 4 zoom is on a drone for this price. Especially when you wear dji goggles , imagine a tv right in front of you as your screen for flying and then multiply the size by 8. This is huge for DJI goggles users. Dji Goggle are like the playstation VR, not doing nearly as well as they should be, why. Because the only way to really experience them is to use them, any flight where you can not see your drone they are definitely a must. I could say a lot more but i will leave it there or i will never finish . Rant over 😉
Ahhh I was right ,and so happy for you. :) Glad DJI sent you one to Review for us. Kinda wish it was the 2 Pro but I'm sure you'll keep us posted on that one too. Thanks Ed ,Well done.
Awesome review, first experience video. Also, the video edit and music selection was entertaining, nice job. Yes, I would like to see you do something similar with Mavic 2 Pro. have a great weekend.
hi ,can i ask what camera u r using ,the 1 on your desk,,would like a good quality 1 as my daughter would like to start a youtube channel,,thanks ,love the mavic zoom ,im ordering ,keep up the great videos
The Zoom feature is awesome. It's one of the reasons I love my iPhone 8+. I could see this feature being REALLY useful filming an outdoor wedding. The farther away the better so you don't get a ton of footage with people staring up at the drone. I successfully stopped my son's pre-k soccer game when one kid spotted my drone and started yelling at all the other kids about it. Luckily, the guy running the games had asked me to, AND I waited until the last 3 minutes of the game to fly. Anyway... the DOLLY zoom in your video looks really out of focus on you in every example. Can you confirm you are seeing that issue too? Nice review, I've watched a few. I do feel they will make the cameras interchangeable which would be awesome if the price is reasonable. I'm not quite sold on upgrading from the Mavic Air just yet.
Great review Ed, you really covered a lot of important points. About your issue with sport mode button on the controller getting switch on by accident, it happens to me often on the Mavic Pro 1 also. And I'm not quite sure where your going with the 60fps comment. This frame rate is intended for a slow motion effect, almost movies are filmed at 24fps, and almost all TV shows are filmed at 30fps. So people are accustomed to these rates, so when they see 60fps it looks odd to them. Unless your trying to achieve a slow motion type special effect, there is no reason for the typical drone pilot to use this frame rate. As a example i often use a higher frame, up to 120fps to capture snow fall, the snowfakes seem bigger and they float in the air longer. Enjoy the new Mavic Zoom, that is going to be a great drone. Very well produced video.
havent read all the comments, but has anyone noticed how video looses focus on Ed during dolly zoom? is that correctable, or is it a flaw/distance to Ed?
Hi Ed just tuned in as they say and a great channel. Your instruction on set up and flight is in my opinion second to none well put together and easy to understand10/10. From a manic pro 2 new flyer. Many thanks..
I think DJI have done well, though I'm not sure which one to get. I'm keen on the Hitchcock effect but something's telling me a Hasselblad 1" will be a lot better. In terms of Zoom I generally fly close in and not interested in wildlife so I reckon at 4K you've got a lot of scope to zoom in and maintain quality, so for me I reckon as much as it would be nice to get both, I'll probably go with the Hasselblad version. Thanks Ed, awesome review!
Thanks, very useful. I still have not decided on which one to buy but now I'm getting to understand a little more about what the zoom effects could do which I think not much. I also have a gut feeling that dji wants to push the zoom version as the 1" sensor is something that most customers were looking for, quality with portability. The reviews that came out first all somehow biased in favor of the "creativity" the zoom offers, one top youtuber went as far as saying that zoom will be his regular drone to take with on trips... Waiting for your review on the pro version.
Hi ed, you are one of the best as you talk slower so people can understand you follow along to retain the info better.The one thing I dislike with dji and all drone reviewers is the bogus flight time specks I just like the real time honest what it really can do time.Ron
Did they eliminate that tap to focus and does the landing gear designed for the MP1 fit? I noticed the rear legs dont have opening like the MP1, also, will the MP1 ND filters fit the camera of the M2Z? How far back does the M2Z fly when doing the dolly zoom feature?
There is still tap-to-focus, but it also autofocuses at startup and I think also at certain time increments. I still tap before each shot to be safe. The legs of the MP2 are shaped differently from the MP1, so most landing gear will not work. MP1 filters were usually push-on, but the Mavic 2 Zoom has a screw-off clear filter that will allow you to screw on the new MP2 filters. I believe the Mavic 2 Pro has push-on filters that are square in shape. The dolly zoom function flies back maybe 150 feet or so...I don't recall but that seems to be about right.
Ok, thanks for replying, those were a few things i was wondering about, mainly about the landing gear, the ND filter and the tap to focus, because on a few shots, your image wasnt crisp. It made me go hmmm hahaha
@@EdRickerVlogs Do you have to tap to focus when filming to, or only when taking photo? And if when filming, do you have to tap during the flight or only when start filming? Like your reviews a lot, so keep it up! Thank you from Sweden 😊
great detailed video and footage thx, my zoom will be here wednesday 8/29 i can't wait, i chose the zoom because i make family videos and vlog my vacations and i feel its all i need visually and i love the zoom feature, i think if the pro was also a zoom lens i woulda went all in!
I’m still trying figure why did DJI delay the release of these drones? Maybe they were planning to just release the pro 2 only? How much time have you had to test this demo unit?
Ed, complementing my question below, my concern has to do with a comparison that I have not seen yet for landscapes photographers like me. A comparison image quality between super high res (48 megapixeles) in M2Z versus quality image of M2P (20 Megapixeles). I am a landscape photographer and use to take very few but special images. Have you already done this comparison? Regards from Chile
Flight starts at 5:45. Post flight thoughts at 13:14.
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Elton Ben Hammonds I originally couldn’t post this review on TH-cam until August 30.
I wonder when you made this video. it must be very hard not to click Publish since July 18th...lol
Ha ha! I got the drone last Friday but it rained quite a bit recently. I finished the video late Tuesday. It was hard not to join in when all of the other channels were talking about the rumors and leaks.
@@EdRickerVlogsHow much did the digital zoom go again?
Best review today. I always appreciate an "honest" review. Well done!
you don't always appreciate an "honest" review. no one does man, you're being honest tho... :|
I really appreciate the honest review. I think most people hold back when they are among the few that get advance devices for review. I like that you not only showed off the new features but also included the commentary at the end about some of the shortcomings. It was a very helpful video that inspired me to upgrade to this latest release from DJI.
When I had bought Mavic Pro last year, still remember , your videos / tutorials regarding Mavic Pro really helped me a lot 👍🏼😊
Glad to see now you are showing this upgraded one now 👌🏻👌🏻
Thanks a lot
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I almost bought the DJI Mavic 2 but luckily I first found this:
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I just got my Mavic Air early this month. You were the first video i watched on how to use it. Best tutorial on TH-cam.
Thanks for giving your actual opinions instead of just reading the spec sheet like so many other "reviews".
Awesome honest review Rick. Really enjoyed it. Many thanks...Dave from South Africa
Congratulations Ed, always nice to watch your films and observe the channel growing. Take care Mate!
I was on the fence regarding the pro and zoom but ended up with the zoom and so glad I did. I really like the zoom feature and do HD so I can take full advantage of 4X. Great review as always and very nice video.
I was debating on which one the get for my CAR SHOW but you've made this effortlessly simple for me. LET'S ROLL OUT. Thank you
i really wanted the option to swap the gimbals or even have them as a standalone camera, i think DJI really missed a trick here
Dude!!! So cool that DJI recognized the role you played in the success of the their products. I know you played a big part in me buying the Mavic Pro and in learning how to use it. Great video and thank you again for taking the time to help out others. The_Drone_List
I have no issues with my mavic pro and the pro 2 is not worth the up grade unlees they had more protection for the camera how could dji not think of this i mean really. If that camera gets hit even a little thst drone is done and of course dji is gonma give youtube.com a drone before anyone else so they can promote there product. And yes they got commsions feom dji and if they say they dont llol not true but i still gottta have this drone lol lol lol
You can make a guard for your mode switch with some plastic.
Sweet! Is the controller a bit bigger as well?
Nope
The most important thing I’ve learned in my experience is not to ignore the battery warning when it gets low. I did just that this spring and it wound up going into return to home while the drone was under a large tree. Flew straight up into the branches. I’ve learned my lesson and also learned how to replace the camera gimble wire harness.
Nice feature to have
Hi, Ralph here is a high quality drone
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• GPS assisted flight: Provides you with accurate positioning details of your drone. Built in Return-to-Home (RTH) function for safer fly, the drone will automatically return to home precisely when its battery is low or the signal is weak when flying out of range, never worrying about losing the drone
• Optimized 720P 120° FOV FPV Wi-Fi Camera: 90° Adjustable angle, captures high-quality video and aerial photos. You can enjoy the Real-Time Viewing right from your remote control. Ideal selfie done, catching every moment of your vacation from a birds-eye perspective.
• Follow Me Mode: The drone will automatically follows and captures you wherever you move. Keeping you in the frame at all times, easier to get complex shots, provides hands-free flying and selfie
• Flying time up to 15 minutes / Longer control distance: Capacity of 2500mAh high performance battery and reaching up to 500m control distance giving you a more extensive flight experience.
• Headless Mode, Altitude Hold and One Key Takeoff and Landing for easier operation, you will not have to worry about orientation and with the simple press of a button your drone will rise to a height or land, perfect for beginners. PS: Blades are stored under the white foam box.
Excellent as usual Ed!!
So crazy to see a TH-camr do reviews on DJI products in my city. Go Ed!
Does the Mavic 2 Pro and Zoom automatically focus or do you still have to tap the screen to focus and refocus?
Auto
Your honesty is why I subscribed to your channel. Great review!
Thanks Ed you are a perfect drone narrator well done !!
Video quality wise may not be as perfect as the phantom 4 pro or the afore mentioned mavic 2 pro but I think its a very good drone. The video quality looks good enough in my opinion and you have the 4x lossless zoom, how great is that and couple that with the occusync 2.0, great battery flight times and not to forget the sensors. I think you can get some stunning work with this. Im even thinking of buying one.
I just ordered the Zoom and appreciate the video.
Ed, it's July 2020, how do you still like your Mavic 2 Zoom? Do you think they will improve or keep the drone line for a future release? A drone with a real good zoom. They should use Nikon cameras.
Ok it may just be me and my lack of creativity. But I don’t think having a zoom on a drone and necessary. Am I tripping?
I agree, it's not a HUGE perk, but I think it's very cool that it's available. I think I personally would find more value in the Pro version with no zoom.
Hi, I think your videos about the drones are super good. the reviews really contribute and help me to become a better drone pilot. thanks from the Netherlands
Congratulations on 75K!
Class as always Ed. Best wishes from Northern Ireland 😊
Ed, thanks for letting us know that there was no image manipulation on your footage. That's definitely helpful. Sure looks like the Zoom will produce high quality footage. Much appreciated.
Can It Dolly Zoom in reverse and make the background feel further??
It won't record it that way, but you can reverse the footage in editing and get that effect.
If put the settings on video on JPG you have up to a 98 mm zoom on video only
You have the best videos ! Keep up the great work
Just order mine over the weekend! Looking forward to getting it all set up and out for a test run. Thanks for your great videos! This will be my first drone but I am feeling confident due to your video series!
This video original from camera, no adding LUTS?
Correct, no LUTs.
I just got mine a few days ago but haven't flown it yet, I am waiting for my lens filters to come in. I always enjoy your videos...subbed today.
I can't believe how stabile the footage is! Of course I am a beginner. In fact I don't even own a drone yet. I'm checking different reviews to get a better idea of what drone is the right one for me. The photage at ca 12:40, (hight altitude) is that also shot with the DJI Mavic 2? Would you recomend this drone to a beginner? It feels a bit costly, but it is also costly to buy a cheaper drone with all the limitations that comes with low cost, and then stop using it because it has too many annoying flaws.
Martin Bring You have not flown a drone yet and you are worried about flaws? Thats fucking funny. They are not toys. How old are you?
@@travis8665 please read my post again. Slowly this time before you start ranting, because it's clear that you missed my point entirely. It says "annoying flaws". By annoying flaws I mean things that make every little beginner mistake critical.
Nice examples of what this drone can accomplish. My favorite review of the five I’ve watched today.🎯
Nice to see a hands on review with an honest input. Question, how does the gimbal handle compared to the original MP? The original was quite flimsy and exposed. Even though this one is just as much exposed, is it now more solid? Also has the gimbal clamp been improved as well? It would be cool if the Mavic 2 had the same kind of clamp that the Mavic Air uses.
I bought a Mavic 2-Zoom AND Mavic 2-Pro 30 seconds after it hit their web site..
I also own a Phantom 4 Pro+ V2.0 today. My goal was to sell my Phantom 4 Pro+ V2.0 and keep the Mavic II Pro as my main 1 inch aircraft. (Keep the Zoom too as backup) However, this issue with the Mavic II Pro's "HQ" mode and "FOV" mode has me concerned.
Questions:
Is the Phantom 4 Pro V2.0 doing a full 16x9 pixel readout and scaling to 4k? (it looks pretty damn good today)
Is the Mavic Pro-II now pixel binning or line skipping it it's "full" 16x9 readout? (NOT the same scan as the Phantom 4 Pro V2.0)
Is the Mavic Pro-II cropping and using a 1:1 readout and calling THIS mode "HQ"?? WTF?
IS the Phantom 4 Pro V2.0 actually using a higher quality full pixel read out than the Mavic-II Pro??
This is one topic that really does concern me. I might not sell my P4P-2.0 if it's sensor scan is better than the Mavic-II Pro!
DAMNIT!
Have to say i have now have seen al your mavic review videos and you are setting the benchmark here. Very professional but more important real life footage and examples.
DUDE NO JOKE I’ve flow my mavic that same exact spot about the train tracks!!!
Hi Ed, another excellent review, many thanks. Do you know if the iPad Mini 4 will fit with the new controller? Many thanks, Daniel
Would be cool to see a clip specifically about obstacle avoidance now that the version 2 has sensors all round
Great Vid Ed. I’ve only had my Mavic Pro a few months, so I won’t be upgrading just yet, but thanks for this great review.. Like a previous review, I watched your Mavic Pro videos and learnt a great deal. Excellent, many thanks.. Tony, Portsmouth, UK.
Excellent review. It was nice to meet you. It is fun meeting creative people. Keep up the good work. Can't wait to get my Zoom and Pro. We ordered both, too hard to choose just one.
Nice video Ed. Glad to see you got an early copy. One question, before you got up in the air did you have to calibrate the IMU and or the joysticks etc.? I bit the bullet and ordered the Mavic 2 pro. Looking forward to see those Hasselblad still photos.
Regarding this two, Mavic 2 Pro & Zoom. Are the battery, accessories etc typical.
Awesome video...thanks Ed. Sounds like they combined some of the intelligent flight modes from the spark and air....
Really good intro to the M2Zoom! and your instructional vids are...awesome! Thank you for your work. Almost ready for my first flight..twas a b'day present :)
i heard if you switch to 1080 res and zoom you can get 96mm zoom instead of 48mm on 4k
That's true.
Long story short.... Phantom is still on top aside from the Zoom?
my sis live in religh just vivit there back in june thinking about moving from here in CT to live there so beautiful
3:00 why your footage are grainy like dji spark ? did you low your bit rate when editing ?
That's a shortcoming with 60FPS footage with the Mavic 2 Zoom. DJI has always had mushy 60FPS video with most of their Mavic products.
Excellent overview, as ever. Cheers Ed.
Hi Ben, I am a serious amateur photographer and only interested in images. Once both mavics were launched I thought that my option was "no brainer" with mavic 2 Pro but after seeing a lot of video comparisons and the fact that M2Z has the option of high resolution images now I am very confusing what would be the right option for me. I will appreciate your comments and thanks before hand.
What are the soundtracks in the middle of the video? The music is fantastic. I need to find those songs.
I was surprised that DJI sent you the Zoom and not the Pro 2. Did you have a choice?
Nope no choice, I just got what I got...
Awesome video! definitely getting the Zoom over the Pro. Love the zoom factor!!
Ed...good review...appreciate/respect your opinions...I was vacillating between the Zoom & Pro versions, but finally settled on the Pro just for the reasons you stated...video quality. Since I'm currently photographing with a P4P, I couldn't see taking a step backwards. Someday we'll see a DJI drone with both a 1" sensor & zoom, but for now, it's the M2P. Should arrive in a couple days...
Does it works with CrystalSky monitor ? If yes, can you make video about Mavic-2 and CrystalSky monitor
Thanks for the awesome review. Just a quick question. If you're not so serious about the video, do you think this model should be ok for normal user?
I certainly think the Zoom is a great drone for the normal user. The Mavic Pro 1 was definitely a good drone for normal users, and this Zoom is an upgrade from that for sure.
Ed, Very good testing and review of the new Mavic 2 Zoom! Great to see you were able to get your hands on a prerelease of the product. Will be looking forward to your future reviews on these new drones, Thanks!
I was told that you can control the camera left and right without turning the drone. Have you done this?
Great to see somebody show one of the most important upgrades to the mavic pro . Best video by far when it comes to the actual zoom itself. It's amazing how many videos on youtube that did not give any real attention to the zoom and how it works in real time. It's called the mavic 2 "zoom" for god's sake for a reason. People reviewing it as if it just happen to be part of the name. You could do a whole video on the zoom, i don't think people quite get how amazing a 4 zoom is on a drone for this price. Especially when you wear dji goggles , imagine a tv right in front of you as your screen for flying and then multiply the size by 8. This is huge for DJI goggles users. Dji Goggle are like the playstation VR, not doing nearly as well as they should be, why. Because the only way to really experience them is to use them, any flight where you can not see your drone they are definitely a must. I could say a lot more but i will leave it there or i will never finish . Rant over 😉
Nice vid! Do you have to carry the TX with you in Active Track?
No, active track can track anything regardless of where the TX is positioned. Follow Me mode is where it follows the TX location however.
I just ordered my Mavic 2 Pro as I'm after the better camera and images.
Ahhh I was right ,and so happy for you. :) Glad DJI sent you one to Review for us. Kinda wish it was the 2 Pro but I'm sure you'll keep us posted on that one too. Thanks Ed ,Well done.
It looks to be awesome. Can't wait to see the Pro version now.
Awesome did you have to calibrate the IMU before you flew like you did with the Mavic pro 1and to You have to tap to focus on the new one
Awesome review, first experience video. Also, the video edit and music selection was entertaining, nice job. Yes, I would like to see you do something similar with Mavic 2 Pro. have a great weekend.
hi ,can i ask what camera u r using ,the 1 on your desk,,would like a good quality 1 as my daughter would like to start a youtube channel,,thanks ,love the mavic zoom ,im ordering ,keep up the great videos
Can you zoom with the camera for pictures? instead of zooming while filming?
The Zoom feature is awesome. It's one of the reasons I love my iPhone 8+. I could see this feature being REALLY useful filming an outdoor wedding. The farther away the better so you don't get a ton of footage with people staring up at the drone. I successfully stopped my son's pre-k soccer game when one kid spotted my drone and started yelling at all the other kids about it. Luckily, the guy running the games had asked me to, AND I waited until the last 3 minutes of the game to fly. Anyway... the DOLLY zoom in your video looks really out of focus on you in every example. Can you confirm you are seeing that issue too? Nice review, I've watched a few. I do feel they will make the cameras interchangeable which would be awesome if the price is reasonable. I'm not quite sold on upgrading from the Mavic Air just yet.
Great video! what MicroSD card did you use?
Thanks! I use this one: amzn.to/2MRKCGA
Can't wait for you to get the Pro 2 and do a side by side with the Zoom! Great review btw!
Great review Ed, you really covered a lot of important points. About your issue with sport mode button on the controller getting switch on by accident, it happens to me often on the Mavic Pro 1 also. And I'm not quite sure where your going with the 60fps comment. This frame rate is intended for a slow motion effect, almost movies are filmed at 24fps, and almost all TV shows are filmed at 30fps. So people are accustomed to these rates, so when they see 60fps it looks odd to them. Unless your trying to achieve a slow motion type special effect, there is no reason for the typical drone pilot to use this frame rate. As a example i often use a higher frame, up to 120fps to capture snow fall, the snowfakes seem bigger and they float in the air longer. Enjoy the new Mavic Zoom, that is going to be a great drone. Very well produced video.
Thanks for the review Ed. Always appreciate your perspective on UAS tech :)
havent read all the comments, but has anyone noticed how video looses focus on Ed during dolly zoom? is that correctable, or is it a flaw/distance to Ed?
Valuable, straightforward review. Cheers AJ
Hi Ed just tuned in as they say and a great channel. Your instruction on set up and flight is in my opinion second to none well put together and easy to understand10/10. From a manic pro 2 new flyer. Many thanks..
I’m looking to carry out food surveys, would you recommend the Mavic 2 pro or zoom?
I think DJI have done well, though I'm not sure which one to get. I'm keen on the Hitchcock effect but something's telling me a Hasselblad 1" will be a lot better. In terms of Zoom I generally fly close in and not interested in wildlife so I reckon at 4K you've got a lot of scope to zoom in and maintain quality, so for me I reckon as much as it would be nice to get both, I'll probably go with the Hasselblad version. Thanks Ed, awesome review!
Thanks, very useful. I still have not decided on which one to buy but now I'm getting to understand a little more about what the zoom effects could do which I think not much. I also have a gut feeling that dji wants to push the zoom version as the 1" sensor is something that most customers were looking for, quality with portability. The reviews that came out first all somehow biased in favor of the "creativity" the zoom offers, one top youtuber went as far as saying that zoom will be his regular drone to take with on trips... Waiting for your review on the pro version.
Can you use an Android device with this Drone?
Hi ed, you are one of the best as you talk slower so people can understand you follow along to retain the info better.The one thing I dislike with dji and all drone reviewers is the bogus flight time specks I just like the real time honest what it really can do time.Ron
Did they eliminate that tap to focus and does the landing gear designed for the MP1 fit? I noticed the rear legs dont have opening like the MP1, also, will the MP1 ND filters fit the camera of the M2Z? How far back does the M2Z fly when doing the dolly zoom feature?
There is still tap-to-focus, but it also autofocuses at startup and I think also at certain time increments. I still tap before each shot to be safe.
The legs of the MP2 are shaped differently from the MP1, so most landing gear will not work.
MP1 filters were usually push-on, but the Mavic 2 Zoom has a screw-off clear filter that will allow you to screw on the new MP2 filters. I believe the Mavic 2 Pro has push-on filters that are square in shape.
The dolly zoom function flies back maybe 150 feet or so...I don't recall but that seems to be about right.
Ok, thanks for replying, those were a few things i was wondering about, mainly about the landing gear, the ND filter and the tap to focus, because on a few shots, your image wasnt crisp. It made me go hmmm hahaha
@@EdRickerVlogs Do you have to tap to focus when filming to, or only when taking photo? And if when filming, do you have to tap during the flight or only when start filming?
Like your reviews a lot, so keep it up!
Thank you from Sweden 😊
Hi Ed, any footage orbiting things at 48mm? I'd love to see a demo of the background compression
Nice video! I'm sorry that I missed you in NYC. Maybe next time...
Thx for the review.. got the pro version on the way
Can’t wait to test it out
Keep up the great vids
great detailed video and footage thx, my zoom will be here wednesday 8/29 i can't wait, i chose the zoom because i make family videos and vlog my vacations and i feel its all i need visually and i love the zoom feature, i think if the pro was also a zoom lens i woulda went all in!
I’m still trying figure why did DJI delay the release of these drones? Maybe they were planning to just release the pro 2 only?
How much time have you had to test this demo unit?
Does it have portrait mode? Does it take vertical pictures?
Ed, complementing my question below, my concern has to do with a comparison that I have not seen yet for landscapes photographers like me. A comparison image quality between super high res (48 megapixeles) in M2Z versus quality image of M2P (20 Megapixeles). I am a landscape photographer and use to take very few but special images. Have you already done this comparison?
Regards from Chile
Another great video Ed...
Nice review boss!!! Can you confirm compatibility with the BT-300... I will appreciate it!! Thanks
how does Mavic 2 Pro compare video quality wise
vs P4P?
P4P shoots 4K up to 60fps. The 60 fps is essential to what I use my P4P for, so I am going to keep it for now.
Good one Ed, nice table mate. I saw you at the live event sitting next to Billy. Hey will these new MP2 Props fit in the MP1?
Thanks for the solid review Ed - what's the music track which starts at 11:21?
My remote doesnt have charging fone? I want it off. Please help me sir
ED! Loved your review, thank you. Subscribed. I definitely want both when they get cheaper, or until next version.... but wow, nice machines eh?
As allways brilliant review! Thanks for that. Will you also get a PRO2 with the hasselblad to review ?