regarding avoiding birds, there's a guy with a channel I think he's in Iceland, who experimented due to coastal birds attacking his drone. he found that using reflective tape, the kind like you put on a bicycle that illuminates when automobile headlights hit it, he tried different colors on his drone, and he showed with red colored reflective tape, the flock of coastal birds completely ignored his drone, whereas previously the whole flock would attack. he tried other colors but the best one he found was red.
I'm glad to hear you say that 80% of the time, you use the Mini 4 Pro. I've made this argument before in the comments on other channels people think that I'm just trying to justify "my purchase". I don't even own a Mini 4 Pro or any Minis. But I have owned many other DJI drones including the Inspire 2 with both the X5 and X7 cameras and 4 lenses. Unless someone is getting paid good money to drone, they don't need anything more than a Mini 4 Pro. And honestly even then, most people who buy a drone probably will never fly it more than half a dozen times. It'll sit in a closet.
I enjoy flying the Mini 4K. It’s a great simple drone that’s not overwhelming. Also since it’s under 250 grams it feels less drama whenever I’m flying it. I have a small case and I take it everywhere.
Once, I flew my Mini 4 Pro drone in the mountains of Indonesia, and for the first time, my drone almost got attacked by a Javan hawk-eagle at super close range while I was trying to land it. Luckily, my brother shouted, and the eagle flew away. It was also the first time I saw a wild Javan hawk-eagle that big with such wide wings. That’s probably the scariest moment I’ve had so far.
As a self employed photographer and designer, I get 100% where youre coming from with regards to the Pandemic, similar experience here. My big studio went due to the costs of running a space I couldnt use and I now work from a log cabin I built on my property and a converted brick shed as my editing suite. I discovered your channel because I wanted to learn about drones and wanted to expand my photography and videography using them. Your channel is an invaluable resource, thanks for the work you put in!
And nobody is saying you have to. I too have the Air 2S (and a Mini 4 Pro, a Mavis 2 Zoom, and an Avata 2) - my drones have slightly different purposes and capabilities. Going for the latest and greatest isn't going to make me a better pilot/videographer/photographer anyway. At least not until I've exhausted the capabilities of the gear I have, and to be honest, that just isn't going to happen. So - no Air 3S, no Mavic 4 for me (unless specifically requested for a job). Instead I'm going to venture deeper into fpv and the world of tinywhoops :)
Love your way of explaining things. I bought my mini2 (lost it off the roof of my car one day lol) then got the mini3 Pro and I love it. I've learned tons from your videos, even when they're on drone models that I don't have. Keep up the great work, mate!!
Matthew, Thank you so very much for all your help. Your videos have helped my wife and I in making the decisions on what drones to buy, and even more Thank you for all your help teaching us the about all the settings and showing us how to take better footage, I get where you’re coming from with your comment on how the pandemic affected you, it changed my wife and I lives in many ways some good many not so good, but we move forward, Thank you again best wishes to you and yours. You are truly an inspiration to all of us wanna be creators.
I wouldn't know where to start if I had to be specific on what your channel has taught me. Not only the knowledge but I am sure it has possibly even saved me money from making mistakes. I don't fly as often as my location is very close to LHR but when I do I often revisit your videos for a refresher. While you thank your subscribers we must also thank you because you have an ability to get the facts across in an easily understandable way. Its also plain for all to see the effort and structure you apply to your content without going off at a tangent like many others. Recently a friend purchased a DJI drone and he was overwhelmed by all the settings and what the drone could do. He asked me for help and the best advice I could give was to join your channel watch and re-watch. He spent a week watching your content and absorbing all the info he could, his first flight some 7 days after purchase was a massive success which he solely attributes to your channel. You have managed to strike a real balance and you really do deserve continued success. Thanks Mathew heres to 2025 a more great videos. Happy Christmas
Lots of good tips. Flying when it's cold.... It often works well when the wind is low, or less. Else, place the car in a way the drone will be in front of it and You have eye contact. Fly from inside the car. It reduces the range a bit but selecting a good place, it can be used. Another experience.... Flying when the clouds were low and mist below them made the drone (Macic 3 pro) come back whet all over. Check the prognosis regarding humidity. If it's 100% or close, don't fly or make a short test flight and check, Stay well below the clouds.
While not always possible, this is really a big help. Now I know a lot of Americans will fly from their trucks regardless, but it's maybe les common here in Europe. Yesterday I was out flying 7 packs in about -3C, which took up most of my day. I managed to fly 4 out of those 7 packs from inside my car, which allowed for me to come back home cozy and not exhausted and chilled to the bone. It really makes a big difference.
Been following since you started the channel and you are delivering the best drone content in my view. It’s always so relevant and clearly put over. Thank you.
I've found a semi workaround for the low quality IG upload issue. If you are NOT a big account that gets the added bandwidth. Try to add more midtone contrast and add a bit of sharpening in post production. Yes, it may not look as you want it to in the final rendered full quality video, it may look sharper and noisier than you want, but this pushes the compression algorithm a bit more to retain details since 2 pixels are further apart in color / luminosity than without the sharperning. It WILL look nice once IG has processed the video. Basically sharpen the video for how it will look AFTER IG as "softened" it back down. Dont edit it for how your uncompressed source file will look like. Ignore how that looks. Export a file specifically for IG with exaggerated sharpening and contrast. You will notice the difference.
I was interested in you section of using a drone in snowy weather... i presumed wrong and it turned out to be purely using a drone rather than anything photography related.. conditions/damp/safe place to take off.. However from a photography point may are disappointed with the results their snow shots ... as a seasoned photographer I would just suggest that most cameras are 'fooled' by the excessive brightness and you generally get underexposure as a result. so upping the exposure compensation is a good start. Great series of questions in this video. Thanks
🙂Thank You Williamm Great Video Loved how Explained how You Got into TH-cam👍And some Great Questions Answered and the Casual Walking while You are Talking and Explaining Things is Awesome Thanks from Canada. 🙂💙👍
Hi I'm from the Philippines. And i love watching your videos. Im a new drone pilot and I've learned so much from this page. Your videos is so informative specially to new pilots like me.
I have flown while it was snowing, just don't stay up long since the motors are exposed. I have not had any issues with seagulls, eagles, crows, ravens but once was bothered by a Night Hawk at home, but flying at the lake I have had no issues, but I think I usually fly higher than the birds. I use a Mini 3 for over water and Mini 3 Pro for all else including shooting in thunderstorms.
my go to channel for the best information . I,m a beginner and fly a mini 2se and a neo and love them both .I live on the coast so really impressed with the seagull info👍 Thanks again brilliant no nonsense informative channel👌👌
no question... just a compliment for the way you make all these super interesting videos... I hope 2025 will be full of new information on your channel and I wish you a great 2025!
Thanks so much for the video! I’m glad my views are helping you. I find them very valuable in my journey into the drone world. I am still a newbie, but I feel more confident using your hints snd tricks
New Subscriber. Have flown the Mini 4k over 100 flights this year with and without a filter. Have found the nd4 filter works in all daytime flying. Great video.
Appreciate the time you put into your videos! Got into the hobby about a year ago with a mini 4 pro and your channel has been a go to for me as i learn cinematography and drone techniques. Just picked up a NEO a few weeks ago with the N3 goggles to dip my toes into FPV. So much fun. Thank you again for the great work!
Love your channel. Regarding your advice picking between the Air 3S and the Mavic 3 Classic there's one critical feature that gives the nod to the M3C. Variable aperture.
First of all I must say I love the Q&A and hearing some of your back story and how you ended up doing this. One question I have is if you are from the US, Part 107 certified , and plan to travel to the UK (England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland) and Ireland do you have any recommendations for drone size, permits etc. ?
Hello Matthew, greetings from B/C🇨🇦😄 Love your channel and presentation style. Have improved my drone skills by following your tips and tutorials. As a newby, we need all the help available to avoid expensive mistakes. 🫣😲
I believe you can turn off the active track using the new Icon on the left side of the screen without going into the menu's, I was using it to toggle the active track on and off to see if it improved now.
Nice video as always, good tips!. Two questions I've been asking myself for some time: 1: when putting a ND-filter on the drone, can the drone stay on (for not damaging the gimbal motors?) 2: after some firmwareupdates with sometimes huge change of settings, where can i find the manual with these updates incorporated? Thanks for your time and keep up these video's!
Hey, happy to help! 😊 1. Yes, you can, but just be sure to hold the gimbal firmly to avoid twisting it while attaching the ND filter. 2. The DJI forum is a great place to stay updated. They have a pinned post that details all the new features and changes with each update. Definitely worth checking out!
Regarding the Mini 4K i get a lot of work colleagues, friends, family and such asking whats the best drone to start with and I tell the Mini 4K and send them your video on it, or anyone that asks anything drone related I share them your channel.
I would love to see a DJI Mini 4K vs DJI Mini 3 (not the Pro, just the Mini 3). Basically, a comparison of the Mini 4K vs Mini 3. Also, if you could, please share the best settings for both to maximize camera and flight performance. Thank you! P.S. I thought your real job was a teacher or something like that because of how well you explain things, lol. Anyway, thank you for your hard work and happy holidays!
Loving your videos .. very much an amateur .. hoping to capture a Christmas drive past with lots VW vans all lit up but it will be dark apart from their lights .. any tips on video settings please
Nice and helpful video as always. If you'd like to improve value any further of future video, you could add some information about noise level of drones. This is becoming more and more important but hardly anyone talks about that. I know e.g. Mini 4K is noticeably louder / annoying than Mini 3 / 3 Pro and this new tiny DJI drone Neo is an annoying screamer. Are there some tricks, e.g. special propellers to reduce noise etc. ?
Hi Mathew, thanks again thankyou for another in formative video. I have learnt so much from you. I do have a question if you ever get time to make another questions video. I spent so much time making my last drone video of our local Christmas steam train, the drone flight filming was easy thanks to you. I spend hours editing, finding music and sfx uploading to YT only for it to struggle to make 120 views. I am unsure if my Title or thumbnail sucks so I have not got the views I was expecting. Be interesting on some feed back or idea's how to improve our click rate for our drone videos. Steve
Hey! Happy to help! I've had a few people asking for TH-cam advice, so I might create a separate video about it. For now, a quick tip for your channel: try simplifying your thumbnails. Too much text can be overwhelming. A bright, bold image works best, especially since most people see thumbnails on their phones when they’re tiny. I always shrink my thumbnails down to check if they still stand out at a smaller size before uploading them. Hope that helps! 😊
@@TheDroneCreative Thank you for your time in replying and the advice on the thumbnail, noted and understood, I will look forward to your advice video on YT.
Hey! If you're looking to colour grade drone videos with vibrant colours like orange, green, and blue, what software would you recommend? Any tips or suggestions would be awesome, thanks!
You'll need to show more caution here in Australia. Magpies and crows are more than capable of attacking the drone at the higher altitudes, and they are savage. They come in hot, and it can get difficult to avoid an accident.
Haha, yeah, those Aussie magpies and crows make it their personal business to harass mini drones. Wonder if the larger drones get similar attention? I’ve not tried the reflective tape suggestion yet.
@TheDroneCreative would be amazing if you did, I've just started a channel and would be amazing to get an idea how to make it grow/ how to make it more successful etc Thanx
PRO TIP: If you put a set of "hot hands" (the little pads that get warm when exposed to air) in your gloves, on top of your hands it really makes a big difference. This allows you to wear rather thin and therefore more tactile gloves but still have warm hands even when standing in the praying mantis position for a 40min flight.
I have no difficulty understanding the use of ND filters especially with the smaller drones where the cameras have non variable aperture. It’s just such a hassle replacing the filters when the lighting changes for whatever reason throughout the video
I'm not rich and, thanks to your channel, finally stepping into drone piloting as a hobby. I plan to do in steps. I got a simple Neo coming in a few days to get foot in and see if it will be what I expect. Next will be to buy a controller (I'll determine whether RC-2 or those goggles would suit me best) After that.. the newest drones will be out and I can study on what I want/need to keep the hobby going. Do you think this is a good plan? PS: I mainly started with the Neo because I live on top of a hill in North Carolina mountains surrounded by trees. I feel the Neo can take more rookie errors.
There are normally two tracks for drones, getting cinematic footage or flying FPV for fun. The Mini 4K is a great cheap cinematic drone and up from that would be Mini 4 Pro and Air 3S. The Avata2 is a great FPV drone that comes with the goggles and motion controller that is very easy to fly and get started. The Neo is kind of a hybrid that gives you many options. It starts at a low price point, but you can spend a lot of money buying the extra controllers/goggles that come standard with the Mini 4 Pro or Avata2. I advise you decide which track you like better to make your investment. I would probably avoid the new cheaper (less featured) N3 goggles until you decide which track interests you most. I personally like both tracks so Mini 4 Pro and Avata2 are a good combo which I can both fly with same goggles 3.
@@riskybusiness5 Yea, the mini 4 pro is in my radar. It sounds like a 5 is coming soon, so I'll watch reviews and such while I break myself in with the Neo.
Hello, quick question. I own the Mini 3 Standard. I want to do the manual circle mode using opposite sticks, however my drone just spins. Do I need to change any settings? Many thanks. P.S keep doing what you do your videos are amazing! Thank you!
Just bought a mini 4 pro, first drone ever ! Used to have nitro rc monster trucks that used to do 60-80 MPH jump them 30 feet good times. I have noticed my drone needs a gimble calibration all the time, should i be concerned ?
Hi your video as always nice. One question you stay in this nice country of Northern Ireland Antrim coast ? I went there in September, I love this region. I recognise a lot of place in your video I visited
Thanks for pointing out that TH-cam compresses videos... And my old phone I just upgraded from automatically played videos in 360p. My new phone will go up to 1080p automatically. I think less than 10% of the audience understand this. I hope you bring this up more often so we can read fewer comments about "camera quality". You look superimposed upon the background, and the background itself looked too sharp. I was getting a sensation of motion sickness. I had to look away . I've never had that happen before...🤣😂
Since your from the UK also & have the mini 4 pro I want to ask - can you fly the mini 4 pro at night legally with just the lights it has on it? I have asked around and can never get a straight answer, also any external strobes will cause it to go over 250g but I really want to utilize night mode
I can see the 4 pro quite well using just the aux light it has I turn it on in case there another drone. when I done the last fireworks there were about 5 of them there. its defo safer to fly than the 3 pro
I bet if you used a Neo and did the sharpness adjustment and told everyone it was firmed using the Mini 4k no one would question you and believe you, me included as we mostly use our smart phones to view the footage and I still cannot see the difference in quality between my Neo and other drone footage!
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Got questions about drones, gimbals, or action cameras? Drop them in the comments, and I'll do my best to answer them in an upcoming video!
regarding avoiding birds, there's a guy with a channel I think he's in Iceland, who experimented due to coastal birds attacking his drone. he found that using reflective tape, the kind like you put on a bicycle that illuminates when automobile headlights hit it, he tried different colors on his drone, and he showed with red colored reflective tape, the flock of coastal birds completely ignored his drone, whereas previously the whole flock would attack. he tried other colors but the best one he found was red.
That sounds interesting! I might have to give it a try myself. With the cost of some red reflective tape, it could be a smart precaution to take!
@@TheDroneCreative The other option is to not fly where there are high concentrations of birds. It's their home, after all.
@@chasingbirds3073 OP did recommend that in the video. But, better safe than sorry. Sometimes birds come out of nowhere to attack.
I was about to ask or state the same thing. I have started to do this to my Mini 4 Pro, but have only switched to red propellers from Master Airscrew.
I put reflective tape to my Mini 4 Pro and Air 3 and I seems to work ok
I'm glad to hear you say that 80% of the time, you use the Mini 4 Pro. I've made this argument before in the comments on other channels people think that I'm just trying to justify "my purchase". I don't even own a Mini 4 Pro or any Minis. But I have owned many other DJI drones including the Inspire 2 with both the X5 and X7 cameras and 4 lenses. Unless someone is getting paid good money to drone, they don't need anything more than a Mini 4 Pro. And honestly even then, most people who buy a drone probably will never fly it more than half a dozen times. It'll sit in a closet.
I enjoy flying the Mini 4K. It’s a great simple drone that’s not overwhelming. Also since it’s under 250 grams it feels less drama whenever I’m flying it. I have a small case and I take it everywhere.
Once, I flew my Mini 4 Pro drone in the mountains of Indonesia, and for the first time, my drone almost got attacked by a Javan hawk-eagle at super close range while I was trying to land it. Luckily, my brother shouted, and the eagle flew away. It was also the first time I saw a wild Javan hawk-eagle that big with such wide wings. That’s probably the scariest moment I’ve had so far.
As a self employed photographer and designer, I get 100% where youre coming from with regards to the Pandemic, similar experience here. My big studio went due to the costs of running a space I couldnt use and I now work from a log cabin I built on my property and a converted brick shed as my editing suite. I discovered your channel because I wanted to learn about drones and wanted to expand my photography and videography using them. Your channel is an invaluable resource, thanks for the work you put in!
Im still rocking my air 2s and don’t feel the need to upgrade at any time soon so in my opinion sometimes you just don’t need to upgrade
And nobody is saying you have to. I too have the Air 2S (and a Mini 4 Pro, a Mavis 2 Zoom, and an Avata 2) - my drones have slightly different purposes and capabilities. Going for the latest and greatest isn't going to make me a better pilot/videographer/photographer anyway. At least not until I've exhausted the capabilities of the gear I have, and to be honest, that just isn't going to happen. So - no Air 3S, no Mavic 4 for me (unless specifically requested for a job). Instead I'm going to venture deeper into fpv and the world of tinywhoops :)
you and Ian In London are my go to fellas...every time....🤜💥🤛
Love your way of explaining things. I bought my mini2 (lost it off the roof of my car one day lol) then got the mini3 Pro and I love it. I've learned tons from your videos, even when they're on drone models that I don't have. Keep up the great work, mate!!
Matthew, Thank you so very much for all your help. Your videos have helped my wife and I in making the decisions on what drones to buy, and even more Thank you for all your help teaching us the about all the settings and showing us how to take better footage, I get where you’re coming from with your comment on how the pandemic affected you, it changed my wife and I lives in many ways some good many not so good, but we move forward, Thank you again best wishes to you and yours. You are truly an inspiration to all of us wanna be creators.
I wouldn't know where to start if I had to be specific on what your channel has taught me. Not only the knowledge but I am sure it has possibly even saved me money from making mistakes. I don't fly as often as my location is very close to LHR but when I do I often revisit your videos for a refresher. While you thank your subscribers we must also thank you because you have an ability to get the facts across in an easily understandable way. Its also plain for all to see the effort and structure you apply to your content without going off at a tangent like many others. Recently a friend purchased a DJI drone and he was overwhelmed by all the settings and what the drone could do. He asked me for help and the best advice I could give was to join your channel watch and re-watch. He spent a week watching your content and absorbing all the info he could, his first flight some 7 days after purchase was a massive success which he solely attributes to your channel. You have managed to strike a real balance and you really do deserve continued success. Thanks Mathew heres to 2025 a more great videos. Happy Christmas
You have always been so helpful. Birds do make me nervous.
Lots of good tips.
Flying when it's cold.... It often works well when the wind is low, or less. Else, place the car in a way the drone will be in front of it and You have eye contact. Fly from inside the car. It reduces the range a bit but selecting a good place, it can be used.
Another experience.... Flying when the clouds were low and mist below them made the drone (Macic 3 pro) come back whet all over.
Check the prognosis regarding humidity. If it's 100% or close, don't fly or make a short test flight and check,
Stay well below the clouds.
While not always possible, this is really a big help. Now I know a lot of Americans will fly from their trucks regardless, but it's maybe les common here in Europe. Yesterday I was out flying 7 packs in about -3C, which took up most of my day. I managed to fly 4 out of those 7 packs from inside my car, which allowed for me to come back home cozy and not exhausted and chilled to the bone. It really makes a big difference.
Thanks! I really enjoyed our conversation your videos and learn from them.
Wow! Thank you so much, this is greatly appreciated!
Been following since you started the channel and you are delivering the best drone content in my view. It’s always so relevant and clearly put over. Thank you.
I've found a semi workaround for the low quality IG upload issue.
If you are NOT a big account that gets the added bandwidth.
Try to add more midtone contrast and add a bit of sharpening in post production.
Yes, it may not look as you want it to in the final rendered full quality video, it may look sharper and noisier than you want, but this pushes the compression algorithm a bit more to retain details since 2 pixels are further apart in color / luminosity than without the sharperning.
It WILL look nice once IG has processed the video.
Basically sharpen the video for how it will look AFTER IG as "softened" it back down.
Dont edit it for how your uncompressed source file will look like. Ignore how that looks.
Export a file specifically for IG with exaggerated sharpening and contrast. You will notice the difference.
Thanks for sharing this, it sounds like great advice! I’ve also heard that a touch of “over” sharpening can make a difference too.
I was interested in you section of using a drone in snowy weather... i presumed wrong and it turned out to be purely using a drone rather than anything photography related.. conditions/damp/safe place to take off.. However from a photography point may are disappointed with the results their snow shots ... as a seasoned photographer I would just suggest that most cameras are 'fooled' by the excessive brightness and you generally get underexposure as a result. so upping the exposure compensation is a good start. Great series of questions in this video. Thanks
Nice one and nice to see you back I use mine when detecting shaune in Kent 👍
🙂Thank You Williamm Great Video Loved how Explained how You Got into TH-cam👍And some Great Questions Answered and the Casual Walking while You are Talking and Explaining Things is Awesome Thanks from Canada. 🙂💙👍
Hi I'm from the Philippines. And i love watching your videos. Im a new drone pilot and I've learned so much from this page. Your videos is so informative specially to new pilots like me.
I have flown while it was snowing, just don't stay up long since the motors are exposed. I have not had any issues with seagulls, eagles, crows, ravens but once was bothered by a Night Hawk at home, but flying at the lake I have had no issues, but I think I usually fly higher than the birds. I use a Mini 3 for over water and Mini 3 Pro for all else including shooting in thunderstorms.
To be fair, you’ve been a great help to me getting shots for my TH-cam channel with what Ive learned from you
Thanks ❤❤❤😂from Malaysia watching this video..
Good video! Thanks! Make more!
Thanks your TH-cam posts are always valuable.
Thanks, good information
Not been watching your channel long but what I have watched has helped me and will continue following thanks 👌
Awesome, happy to hear my videos have helped!
Awesome indeed
my go to channel for the best information . I,m a beginner and fly a mini 2se and a neo and love them both .I live on the coast so really impressed with the seagull info👍 Thanks again brilliant no nonsense informative channel👌👌
Thank you - really appreciate that! Mini 2se and Neo are a great little combo!
no question... just a compliment for the way you make all these super interesting videos... I hope 2025 will be full of new information on your channel and I wish you a great 2025!
Another cool video buddy 😀🎬👍
Congratulations for telling the raw truth about ND filters 👏🏻👏🏻 They are special purpose attachments and not for every situation ❣️
Thanks for answering my two questions ;-)
Thanks so much for the video! I’m glad my views are helping you. I find them very valuable in my journey into the drone world. I am still a newbie, but I feel more confident using your hints snd tricks
Excellent as always 👌
Kudos to your efforts ✌️
Thank you for doing this! This was really helpful especially the snow/seagull sections
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching!
Great information!!
🐾🐈⬛🐝👏👏👏
Hope it all helps!
Thanks for sharing! I'm glad I kept my Mini 4k vs the 4 Pro that I purchased beforehand. The 4k is more than enough for me & the image is quite nice.
Excellent and precious...
New Subscriber. Have flown the Mini 4k over 100 flights this year with and without a filter. Have found the nd4 filter works in all daytime flying. Great video.
Appreciate the time you put into your videos! Got into the hobby about a year ago with a mini 4 pro and your channel has been a go to for me as i learn cinematography and drone techniques. Just picked up a NEO a few weeks ago with the N3 goggles to dip my toes into FPV. So much fun. Thank you again for the great work!
Thank you! I'm so glad to hear my videos have been helpful! I really enjoy the N3 goggles, and the little Neo is such a blast for FPV flying! 😊
Love your channel. Regarding your advice picking between the Air 3S and the Mavic 3 Classic there's one critical feature that gives the nod to the M3C. Variable aperture.
First of all I must say I love the Q&A and hearing some of your back story and how you ended up doing this.
One question I have is if you are from the US, Part 107 certified , and plan to travel to the UK (England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland) and Ireland do you have any recommendations for drone size, permits etc. ?
Hello Matthew, greetings from B/C🇨🇦😄 Love your channel and presentation style. Have improved my drone skills by following your tips and tutorials. As a newby, we need all the help available to avoid expensive mistakes. 🫣😲
Loved the video, great content thank you
Thank you so much!
Nice work, Mattheww.
Top Job 👏👍
Thank you!
I believe you can turn off the active track using the new Icon on the left side of the screen without going into the menu's, I was using it to toggle the active track on and off to see if it improved now.
Nice video as always, good tips!.
Two questions I've been asking myself for some time:
1: when putting a ND-filter on the drone, can the drone stay on (for not damaging the gimbal motors?)
2: after some firmwareupdates with sometimes huge change of settings, where can i find the manual with these updates incorporated?
Thanks for your time and keep up these video's!
Hey, happy to help! 😊
1. Yes, you can, but just be sure to hold the gimbal firmly to avoid twisting it while attaching the ND filter.
2. The DJI forum is a great place to stay updated. They have a pinned post that details all the new features and changes with each update. Definitely worth checking out!
Very helpful video but when do you think the mini 4 or 5 pro gets released ?
I’d guess it’ll be around the end of 2025.
Very helpful info, new drone operator hi from New Zealand 😊
Same here new operator New Zealand too.
Thank you so much
Regarding the Mini 4K i get a lot of work colleagues, friends, family and such asking whats the best drone to start with and I tell the Mini 4K and send them your video on it, or anyone that asks anything drone related I share them your channel.
I would love to see a DJI Mini 4K vs DJI Mini 3 (not the Pro, just the Mini 3). Basically, a comparison of the Mini 4K vs Mini 3. Also, if you could, please share the best settings for both to maximize camera and flight performance. Thank you! P.S. I thought your real job was a teacher or something like that because of how well you explain things, lol. Anyway, thank you for your hard work and happy holidays!
Loving your videos .. very much an amateur .. hoping to capture a Christmas drive past with lots VW vans all lit up but it will be dark apart from their lights .. any tips on video settings please
Have you tried the red & white reflective tape as a bird deterrent?
Nice and helpful video as always. If you'd like to improve value any further of future video, you could add some information about noise level of drones. This is becoming more and more important but hardly anyone talks about that. I know e.g. Mini 4K is noticeably louder / annoying than Mini 3 / 3 Pro and this new tiny DJI drone Neo is an annoying screamer.
Are there some tricks, e.g. special propellers to reduce noise etc. ?
Hi Mathew, thanks again thankyou for another in formative video. I have learnt so much from you. I do have a question if you ever get time to make another questions video. I spent so much time making my last drone video of our local Christmas steam train, the drone flight filming was easy thanks to you. I spend hours editing, finding music and sfx uploading to YT only for it to struggle to make 120 views. I am unsure if my Title or thumbnail sucks so I have not got the views I was expecting.
Be interesting on some feed back or idea's how to improve our click rate for our drone videos. Steve
Hey! Happy to help! I've had a few people asking for TH-cam advice, so I might create a separate video about it. For now, a quick tip for your channel: try simplifying your thumbnails. Too much text can be overwhelming. A bright, bold image works best, especially since most people see thumbnails on their phones when they’re tiny. I always shrink my thumbnails down to check if they still stand out at a smaller size before uploading them. Hope that helps! 😊
@@TheDroneCreative Thank you for your time in replying and the advice on the thumbnail, noted and understood, I will look forward to your advice video on YT.
Hey! If you're looking to colour grade drone videos with vibrant colours like orange, green, and blue, what software would you recommend? Any tips or suggestions would be awesome, thanks!
You'll need to show more caution here in Australia. Magpies and crows are more than capable of attacking the drone at the higher altitudes, and they are savage. They come in hot, and it can get difficult to avoid an accident.
Haha, yeah, those Aussie magpies and crows make it their personal business to harass mini drones. Wonder if the larger drones get similar attention? I’ve not tried the reflective tape suggestion yet.
Would be great to see a video on tips and tricks to start a successful drone TH-cam channel 😀
I’ve been thinking about making a video like this for a while! I could talk about this subject for days, haha!
@TheDroneCreative would be amazing if you did, I've just started a channel and would be amazing to get an idea how to make it grow/ how to make it more successful etc
Thanx
@@TheDroneCreativealso things like, is it worth making an instagram/ tiktok or both? Things like that
Thanks Matthew a great video as always. Regards Peter By Malin Head Donegal
PRO TIP: If you put a set of "hot hands" (the little pads that get warm when exposed to air) in your gloves, on top of your hands it really makes a big difference. This allows you to wear rather thin and therefore more tactile gloves but still have warm hands even when standing in the praying mantis position for a 40min flight.
Please make one more video on how to make cinematic vlog. I am a big fan of your videos..
Sure thing! Which camera would you like me to use for the cinematic vlog tutorial?
@ please use DJI OSMO pocket 3. Thank you 🙏
I have no difficulty understanding the use of ND filters especially with the smaller drones where the cameras have non variable aperture. It’s just such a hassle replacing the filters when the lighting changes for whatever reason throughout the video
I have a Mini 2 . Is the mini 4K the same ? Thanks ?
Have a question for you just got my mini 4 pro and was wondering what sd cards you like and might use or anyone else to jump in.
Thank you
What is a good free editor to use for drone/action4 camera videos ? Love your channel
I'm not rich and, thanks to your channel, finally stepping into drone piloting as a hobby. I plan to do in steps.
I got a simple Neo coming in a few days to get foot in and see if it will be what I expect. Next will be to buy a controller (I'll determine whether RC-2 or those goggles would suit me best) After that.. the newest drones will be out and I can study on what I want/need to keep the hobby going. Do you think this is a good plan?
PS: I mainly started with the Neo because I live on top of a hill in North Carolina mountains surrounded by trees. I feel the Neo can take more rookie errors.
There are normally two tracks for drones, getting cinematic footage or flying FPV for fun. The Mini 4K is a great cheap cinematic drone and up from that would be Mini 4 Pro and Air 3S. The Avata2 is a great FPV drone that comes with the goggles and motion controller that is very easy to fly and get started. The Neo is kind of a hybrid that gives you many options. It starts at a low price point, but you can spend a lot of money buying the extra controllers/goggles that come standard with the Mini 4 Pro or Avata2. I advise you decide which track you like better to make your investment. I would probably avoid the new cheaper (less featured) N3 goggles until you decide which track interests you most. I personally like both tracks so Mini 4 Pro and Avata2 are a good combo which I can both fly with same goggles 3.
@@riskybusiness5 Yea, the mini 4 pro is in my radar. It sounds like a 5 is coming soon, so I'll watch reviews and such while I break myself in with the Neo.
Are you curious about the new flip to be released.
Hello, quick question. I own the Mini 3 Standard. I want to do the manual circle mode using opposite sticks, however my drone just spins. Do I need to change any settings? Many thanks. P.S keep doing what you do your videos are amazing! Thank you!
Just bought a mini 4 pro, first drone ever ! Used to have nitro rc monster trucks that used to do 60-80 MPH jump them 30 feet good times. I have noticed my drone needs a gimble calibration all the time, should i be concerned ?
Which is the best to use it in DJI NEO remote control if the RC -N3 or DJI RC
Depends if you want to fly cinematic or FPV.
Hi your video as always nice. One question you stay in this nice country of Northern Ireland Antrim coast ? I went there in September, I love this region. I recognise a lot of place in your video I visited
Is flying on FCC mode good at times??? being safe that is......whats the good and bad of using that mode???
Could you do a simple video showing SD card removing, downloading content etc, new pilot here😅
Thanks for pointing out that TH-cam compresses videos... And my old phone I just upgraded from automatically played videos in 360p.
My new phone will go up to 1080p automatically.
I think less than 10% of the audience understand this. I hope you bring this up more often so we can read fewer comments about "camera quality".
You look superimposed upon the background, and the background itself looked too sharp. I was getting a sensation of motion sickness. I had to look away . I've never had that happen before...🤣😂
Can we use dji mobile 6 gimble to stablize video on aji action 5 pro .?
Since your from the UK also & have the mini 4 pro I want to ask - can you fly the mini 4 pro at night legally with just the lights it has on it? I have asked around and can never get a straight answer, also any external strobes will cause it to go over 250g but I really want to utilize night mode
I can see the 4 pro quite well using just the aux light it has I turn it on in case there another drone. when I done the last fireworks there were about 5 of them there. its defo safer to fly than the 3 pro
Can you show us how to edit video taken in snow so it doesn’t look grey and terrible?
I bet if you used a Neo and did the sharpness adjustment and told everyone it was firmed using the Mini 4k no one would question you and believe you, me included as we mostly use our smart phones to view the footage and I still cannot see the difference in quality between my Neo and other drone footage!
lol… I was the guy that didn’t even realize the mini 4 k existed! I thought he was comparing the Neo to the 4 pro!! L😂
Hi Mathew,
Why don't you post a long vedio about air3s
A lot of people are waiting for your detailed vedio about air3s.
I was flying my mini 3 pro in Portugal and the segals went mad and nearly landed on it
9th anyway great video
Openminded bear 93
Why does the video look like a green screen sort of thing
They're not seagulls. They're just gulls. Many different species of gulls.
No one cares 🤓🤓
Will years of me playing gta and flying helicopters transfer to being a good pilot on my mini 2 🤔🤔
Seagulls are jerks...