Potato, Jaws wasn't even breaking while you filmed this episode. The actual break is straight out from where you were at the beach. I lived in Haiku for years and photographed Jaws every winter from 2012 to 2017. As A matter of fact, I got the cover of Maui Drive Guides when I shot Jaws in February 2016, El Nino winter. It was tow-in only and sets were 60-80' faces. Your channel is dope and I appreciate your honest candor. Tomaso
gear is a pretty big thing on youtube now, and i want to keep watching photography videos but im new to photography and don't need more gear, just want to see people do their thing, and it kinda bothers me. i mean evan ranft is good for that but i don't really do street so idk
Well since aperture is fixed, that leaves you with ISO and shutterspeed to affect the exposure... You can shift exposure to the best compromise and then LOCK the exposure settings, so it does not change!
😂 THAT SNOWBALL SHOT 😂We shoot our drone footage on a DJI Spark. We have a bit of trouble losing connection, and a lot of trouble flying in wind. How do you think the Mini compares, and if we were to upgrade what do you think we should get?
Can anyone tell me if Mavic Mini has built in 'permission to fly' software? Does it check to see if you are within a restricted area and refuse to takeoff if you are? I ask because we are near an AFB and the current databases that you query to get permission to fly do not include AFBs. We have a written agreement with the base to fly within a defined area and do so all the time (MOA is available on request). The last time we went through the written hoops with DJI and the Air Force, it took almost four weeks to get a 15 day permission that had already used up 7 of the days. Therefore, we don't use DJI here. I would love to get the Mini if I could use it (legally use it) without all the nonsense. Please help.
When I fly my Mavic Mini incold weather (20° F), when the battery hits around 50%, it cannot fly forward without beginning to plummet. I have to stop, have it gain altitude and fly forward, where upon it begins to plummet again. At 30%, it is unrecoverable and hits the ground.
It does have some 'manual features that you can control ie EV can be adjusted and you can 'lock' the exposure! WB is pretty well handled by the Mavic Mini already 😎👍
So if I want to fly out of site and explore urban areas from my back yard - do I need t go with a occusync based model? It looks like a Mavic pro platinum or an air are the same basic price range. One is occusync and the other isn't....
What impresses me most is how these drones disconnect you from the world that we can normally see, at the same time connecting you with another world that is not within our reach. Thanks for these videos.
I would like to win a Mavic Mini. And the sweater that Sam is wearing too please so I can use the Mavic to observe how nice the sweater looks from far.
So...is it ok to fly it in windy conditions? This is my biggest issue as im a beach goer. It's usually windy in the islands so if it gets blown out of the air into the water...it's gone.
I dunno if its just me but I bought this drone and I've crashed it twice due to either wind, gps loss signal or just generally the drone doing whatever it wants and steering away from me. Not quite sure what the change about it but it feels like if there's any trace of wind in the air I'm scared to take off with it and I defenitly don't want to go over water any time soon
BUG on MAVIC MINI -> My MINI dont save RTH altitud . . it happens with other friend . . is very dangerous if any time we switch on de Drone back to 15meters . . HAVE to mark again at any new flight . . . it happens to you??
I wonder if dji or someone else will come out with attachable ducts to surround the propellers with to make them run more efficiently for higher elevation flying.
Seeing all the places you COULDN'T fly is one of the reasons I rarely travel with my drone. I've looked into trying to get a waiver, but even with a license those seem to be hard to come by!
I like your vlogs a lot. I have a question about the mavic mini. Lets say you are flying with yoir mavic mini in a zone you are allowed to fly, but you are about to enter a NFZ. What will happen? Will it stop or will it go on flying? I just hope it won't turn off the engines, because in a NFZ you can't start the mavic mini.
The mavic mini is my first drone and I want to use it for holidays. Have no experience with drones but have repeatedly read about filters that can be made on the Kamara. Do I need any filter for such great shots, which makes the whole thing look better and more professional? If so, what's his name? Thank you for your help
Potatojet: It’s so windy, I wouldn’t fly any drone here
10 seconds later: Drone footage
Saw that too. Different part of the island though. The wind almost took my Mavic pro in October. The mini would be gone haha
When you review a drone but everyone would rather buy the Dinosaur sweater instead
LMAO so true...
Gene: Im gonna go to Hawaii woo!
Sam: wait, Im coming too right?
Gene:...
Narrator: Sam did not go to Hawaii.
IKR
#justiceforsam
"This drone will go out to one of you guys"
**Everybody liked that**
Kerri: “So which drone, the pro or mini?”
Also Kerri: “Gene I was just helping the video I didn’t actually want to know.”
"So we need to find a place with high elevation" Next shot: Hawaii at sealevel xD
Gene: This video is sponsored so you know what that means
Everyone: ooooooooo
Me: yay mavic mini flies higher
Me: *lives in Russia*
Mavic mini *frozen*
Sveshnikov Nikita 🤦🏼♂️🤣
🤣🤣🤣🤣
Put vodka on it so it stays warm
Tripalofski
Let it go~ Let it go~ The drone can't take off anymore~
Potato, Jaws wasn't even breaking while you filmed this episode. The actual break is straight out from where you were at the beach. I lived in Haiku for years and photographed Jaws every winter from 2012 to 2017. As A matter of fact, I got the cover of Maui Drive Guides when I shot Jaws in February 2016, El Nino winter. It was tow-in only and sets were 60-80' faces. Your channel is dope and I appreciate your honest candor. Tomaso
Everyone else: “Gear doesn’t matter”
Gene: “GET THIS DRONE!”
gear is a pretty big thing on youtube now, and i want to keep watching photography videos but im new to photography and don't need more gear, just want to see people do their thing, and it kinda bothers me. i mean evan ranft is good for that but i don't really do street so idk
ohad. You should checkout mark denney and james popsys 👍🏼
ohad. Yeah I agree but Gene is still making amazing and hilarious content so I don’t even care if all he talks about is gear
@@florawirz7613 I love james popsys, he's great and his shots are amazing. Is mark denney a portrait photographer?
ohad. Nope, he's a landscape photographer. For cool portrait photography I would recommend manny ortiz and julia trotti !
me: wow I can win a drone that knows more states than me.
also me: f**k
I have been watching your channel for a while, I am an older guy, but you explain things in way I can understand. I throughly enjoy your channel.
Me: I'd like to win the Mini.
Reality: Congratulations to the winner.
Sam: "I'm coming too right?"
Matti Haapoja smiling at the camera in Hawaii: "No, Sam. You get an ugly sweater."
Well since aperture is fixed, that leaves you with ISO and shutterspeed to affect the exposure... You can shift exposure to the best compromise and then LOCK the exposure settings, so it does not change!
Sam got left home! That hard cut after his “I’m going too right?” question was brutal!
Michael Keith and just because I got him with that snowball 🥺 lol
Beep N Boop That was a good shot though!
Love the fact that he respects the law....many people might be "let's do it for the views"
mini vs air?
“Sounds like your sponsored”
Gene: *laughs*
Everyone: :(
Gene: “this is sponsored”
Everyone: :)
Gene “I’m gonna fly a drone”
Sign “no drone zone”
Gene “dang it!”
Sam: "I have to wear this sweater?"
Me: "Naw, dude, you GET to wear that sweater."
“You start to sound like you were sponsored” JAJAJAJ
Justin Valdez he was JAJAJA
Potato Jet: owns a Jeep
Potato Jet: rents a Jeep
Me: takes the bus
Love the content, needs a drone! Cheers
You can fly the drone “Up” into the wind
Good to know. I was on the fence about getting one, but now I think I'm a little more ok with my decision.
“I think you broke my camera”
“Oooops”
*both laugh hysterically* 😂
2:04 “Love the channel” FAN DETECTED
Bob dabiuld *clearly says like*
The quality condensed in this tiny machine is amazing!
Potato Jet: I'm out of breath because of elevation...
Everyone watching: yeah elevation...that must be it...(eye roll)
😂 THAT SNOWBALL SHOT 😂We shoot our drone footage on a DJI Spark. We have a bit of trouble losing connection, and a lot of trouble flying in wind. How do you think the Mini compares, and if we were to upgrade what do you think we should get?
Been looking to pick one of these up and seeing that elevation isn't an issue is a relief. Can't wait to fly in the mountains in New Mexico!
*Wrong Mini. You need the Blackmagic ATEM Mini please do a review!*
I have 4 Blackmagic cameras, love them all!
Nobody:
Me: I do not mind a “no drone zone”, because I don’t have one. 😁(died slowly inside)
Just waiting on the 24p version! Getting a license to use a drone over 250g here in Canada is a huge endeavor so this is perfect!
Gene: "S P O N S O R E D"
Everyone: *"ASDFGHJKLZXCVBN"*
Favourite part of the vid: When Gene imitates a 60 foot wave
This man clearly loves what he does. Enjoy these videos.
Guys... What if Fiverr is actually sponsored by DJI?...
WE'RE ONTO YOU POTATO JET!!!
...
... Please give me a drone :)
Gene: "Its so windy, you definitely should fly a drone here"
Flies drone immediately
Can anyone tell me if Mavic Mini has built in 'permission to fly' software? Does it check to see if you are within a restricted area and refuse to takeoff if you are? I ask because we are near an AFB and the current databases that you query to get permission to fly do not include AFBs. We have a written agreement with the base to fly within a defined area and do so all the time (MOA is available on request). The last time we went through the written hoops with DJI and the Air Force, it took almost four weeks to get a 15 day permission that had already used up 7 of the days. Therefore, we don't use DJI here. I would love to get the Mini if I could use it (legally use it) without all the nonsense. Please help.
Potato Jet: “quiet place like this...”
Me: winner here is a mavic Mini for you!
Nobody:
Gene: aight, imma head out to Hawaii
When I fly my Mavic Mini incold weather (20° F), when the battery hits around 50%, it cannot fly forward without beginning to plummet. I have to stop, have it gain altitude and fly forward, where upon it begins to plummet again. At 30%, it is unrecoverable and hits the ground.
mavic mini: doesn't has manual control
also me: that's perfect
It does have some 'manual features that you can control ie EV can be adjusted and you can 'lock' the exposure! WB is pretty well handled by the Mavic Mini already 😎👍
Me: Half expected Gene to pull out a secret drone in Palm Springs
Gene: Screw that, let’s go to Hawaii!
Jason Cumbers Heheheh I completely expected him to
Great info! I am an A/V teacher in South Georgia and will be getting the Mini. Can't wait to try it out!
Gene: " This video is sponsored so this drone will go out to one of you"
Me: don't get my hopes up
3:48
“this elevation makes me tired”
it’s the run.
It is amazing how unique of a perspective you could get with drone shots!
1:43 you can see that ois at work
10:33 Him: "Man, These waves!" Everyone else: "That ass!"
So if I want to fly out of site and explore urban areas from my back yard - do I need t go with a occusync based model? It looks like a Mavic pro platinum or an air are the same basic price range. One is occusync and the other isn't....
Me: i dont need a drone! I dont need it!
Gene: You need this drone!
Me: I NEEEEEEED IIIIIITT!!!!!
Dude let’s go to Hawaii!
And he didn’t get to go to Hawaii soo sad 😞 lol
Hey Gene, the exposure compensation works great to give you a bit more picture control. Also has AE Lock, so you can lock it in.
"This drone will go out to one of you guys"
Me: type type type type.. would love that in my hands😁
Gene: *Can't film at elevation at one spot in the continental US*
*Flies to Hawaii to film*
wow, looks like a prefect backup drone camera for my traveling videos.
thanks
Can We win the sweater instead????
Me: hopefully I win the drone contest
Also me: if I win, will they even ship to my country?
Glad to hear it handles better at higher altitudes. Thinking of this one for my first drone. Thanks for the vid.
Gene: this video is sponsored...
Comment section: chaos
“It sounds like you are sponsored”.
Glad you did an update on the drone, the high alt issue was the only reason I didn't wanna get one. Rock on!
i would watch a movie with you two.
When all the damn comments have the exact same format.
Nobody:
Gene: ...
Yup. It's getting old
Apes love to imitate
What impresses me most is how these drones disconnect you from the world that we can normally see, at the same time connecting you with another world that is not within our reach. Thanks for these videos.
PotatoDrone
"Best $400 camera"
***comments immediately***
I am glad that they worked so hard on this; it looks like it will be a really good system for a lot of people.
I would like to win a Mavic Mini.
And the sweater that Sam is wearing too please so I can use the Mavic to observe how nice the sweater looks from far.
My golf 🏌️ vlog TH-cam Channel would be so much better with a drone like this. 💯
So...is it ok to fly it in windy conditions? This is my biggest issue as im a beach goer. It's usually windy in the islands so if it gets blown out of the air into the water...it's gone.
Me: "Witty comment"
Gene: "Here's your drone!"
Me: I don’t understand why all the comments are like this but I wanna win a drone
Gene: Nice
Potato jet: "these waves are huge"
Me at home: "bruh I'd cutty those tiny barrels all day"
Me in HI: "looks like closeouts, not worth the paddle out"
Super happy to see they fixed the problems!! I want to get one sooo bad.
I just keep thinking a movie: UP.
another giveaway!!
Me: digital beggar mode: ON
Tank God to see I'm Not alone.
Self Burns.
This drone is a very nice surprise, so small, but so capable, hope they improve the app introducing more settings for the camera.
If i win or not, either way i'm getting one. 🙋♂️😻
Nobody:
Me: Dropping a comment for a null chance to win...
I'm very glad they fixed the altitude issues. Would love to have one for filming sub 250 grams
"This drone will go out to one of you guys"
You are not going to fly it there, right? Or?
Me: I'll never win😂
*I wish I would win the drone*
I dunno if its just me but I bought this drone and I've crashed it twice due to either wind, gps loss signal or just generally the drone doing whatever it wants and steering away from me. Not quite sure what the change about it but it feels like if there's any trace of wind in the air I'm scared to take off with it and I defenitly don't want to go over water any time soon
BUG on MAVIC MINI -> My MINI dont save RTH altitud . . it happens with other friend . . is very dangerous if any time we switch on de Drone back to 15meters . . HAVE to mark again at any new flight . . . it happens to you??
I do not get it. Mavic mini ships starting Nov, 11 and now you are telling that production units will be ok. Ok since when - can you tell?
We are in the market for our first drone, would you recommend this for us??
The magic mini is under the faa limit so it is not considered a drone to the faa and you don't need to register it. Maybe you can fly in Nat park
I wonder if dji or someone else will come out with attachable ducts to surround the propellers with to make them run more efficiently for higher elevation flying.
Glad you like it and it works better for you now. Thanks for the review.
We are looking at one of these as we sold the Spark today but not sure in the air or mini, mini would be handy in the kayak hull or backpacks.
Set the exposure lock and iso to prevent the drifting exposure.
Good one.... Great to see you out of the studio & on locations ...
mavic pro platinum vs mavic mini? what's your opinion in terms of video quality.
Seeing all the places you COULDN'T fly is one of the reasons I rarely travel with my drone. I've looked into trying to get a waiver, but even with a license those seem to be hard to come by!
GENE! Should I get the Sony A6400 or Canon 90D????????
I like your vlogs a lot.
I have a question about the mavic mini.
Lets say you are flying with yoir mavic mini in a zone you are allowed to fly, but you are about to enter a NFZ. What will happen? Will it stop or will it go on flying? I just hope it won't turn off the engines, because in a NFZ you can't start the mavic mini.
It is really great that companies are innovating to help the everyday person be able to fly a drone
The mavic mini is my first drone and I want to use it for holidays. Have no experience with drones but have repeatedly read about filters that can be made on the Kamara. Do I need any filter for such great shots, which makes the whole thing look better and more professional? If so, what's his name? Thank you for your help
Great post Potato, I had no idea my 2Pro would do Class A airspace. Glad I've never tried to find out!