WOW..! YOU BLEW THIS ONE.. So Far!!! I have been a subscriber to your channel for a very long time - and generally enjoy your reviews, and find them very helpful. I have watched you review some the cheapest, less-than basic products that sellers like Banggood and Gear Best has to offer, as well as some higher end products from manufacturers like Autel, Dji and Parrot, as well. However, I have never seen this level of unfairness to a product or company, in ANY of your previous post as you did with this one. I also have this drone, and ordered it on October 1st - at 022:31, of that first day. It arrived only a couple of weeks ago, along with the beacon, controller and an extra battery. When I called or left messages after that initial November ship-schedule (that didn't happen); unlike some other companies - that I also own products from - I always got a prompt reply. Like you, I own more than a few of them: the Mavic Pro, Air, Zoom, Phantom 4 Pro, Tello, a two month old Mavic Mini, an EVO, the old XERO XPLORER, the Parrot BeBop I and II, and an Anafi. This Skydio 2 drone and it's technology is absolutely a Game Changer! Any review that fails to even speak on that, or makes no mention of how far this company has taken Range and Connection performance using only Wifi, is almost an injustice. That's where you usually Shine! Any review of this drone submitted without demonstrating the Beacon and Controller, is like judging the Mavic Pro using only a phone and a wifi signal... Sure, It'll do it, but it ain't gonna be fair to the product - or the people who look to YOU for your input about it's true capabilities. This drone has stood up to All the "Hype" (as others has referred to it), as well (or Better) than ANY drone-product we have seen in the last five years or so. It Does What It Was Designed To Do, BETTER than any other product in it's class - and for less the investment in some cases... Yeah, we pay extra for the controller and the beacon - but we did so for the Phantom 4 Pro controller with the built in monitor, and the Crystal Sky, just to name a few.. Remember the extra Sky Controller for the Parrot BeBop, that supposedly extended the range? And finally, and for the record - Those of us who also owned the Skydio R1, were Discounted an additional $300 - so, our Skydio 2 was only $699. What other drone have you EVER reviewed that offered a concession like that? So while you bitch about how screwed-up they're system is, or how "Not So Great" this drone is - PLEASE Be Fair... That's the main reason I subscribed to your channel In the First Place. Keep up the Great Work - One of 88.8k.
nicely done cap few things I like to mention 1 when low on power it will come down for a landing regardless where you are so be aware flying in the Ocean 2 low light through tunnels and so on is aprehendsive 3 it won't recognize an oncoming moving object Maybe these things will be fixed on a future firmware update and I'm not a fan on magnets for holding battery had them on my aircraft canopy but had screws as backup too
Well done Captain Drone!!!!! like alway you really tell us the truth and what you really think bout the drones. awesome review and your right I feel the same it's just not a regular drone, and to many safety features that can be annoying to experience pilots lol, but it's a nice drone and its good not to worry about crashing lol. Thank you again for the awesome vedios you produce.
The video quality is oh so much better than those budget drones you usually review. Again, the video quality is exponentially better than those budget brands. Cinematic ... Yep! Best autonomous drone ... PERIOD!!! Thanks.
That is why budget drones are for people on a budget (inexpensive). Be careful when it comes to comparing a budget drone to a pro drones as your argument will never hold water and someone will call you out on it. It is better to just say that you get what you pay for. Lets say you compare this drone to a $200 drone with sensors, gimble and remote controller. The SKYDIO is 5 times as expensive which means, when you compare budget to pro drones that the pro drone must be 500% better in every category, which when you do the math, never works out that way.
@@CAPTAINDRONE798 ... but you said you need two drones. One for cinematic video (Daddy likes the S2) and another for the action and adventure community. I feel that the video (pix?) coming out of this unit look fabulous. In the future a better controller and more features? Thanks! Have a chilly day.
I have a few thoughts here. 1) This is THE best tracking drone I've ever seen you review on your channel and I've seen many. 2) I think you COULD take cinematic video with this IF you had the controller. 3) If Skydio could manage to sell this drone with all the xtras at a price point of $750.00 US they would have a runaway winner on their hands. DJI better hope this never happens. Great review
This was a much more concise version of what I was saying above. It's the tech in this drone that should have other companies shaking or spending. It's amazing tech!
100% nope. If I was flying the drone low to the ground and having it orbit me, and a dog was trotting by, it more than likely would not notice the dog. Same is true if a person came running by. It uses similar technology to autonomous cars, which can also not spot objects moving in an odd direction to its movement.
@@Powertuber1000 I watched and read about TESLA technology and apparently as long as all objects are moving in the same direction, detection is almost 100%, but if an object moves at an angle or towards a vehicle (non stationary) it is than difficult to detect. As for the SKYDIO2, it should be able to detect objects moving at a similar speed to the person it is following (so other people running or walking or cycling with the person being followed would be fine), but if a moving object crossed its path and while crossing changed directions, it can't detect or compensate for that and a collision will potentially occur.
It’s great to watch your videos!! Your definitely not the kinda guy who will tell us “oh this great everyone needs it”. You keep your videos pretty fair and balanced out, I really enjoy that part of your channel. I’m at edge of my chair waiting every day for my 1st batch pay now email. If possible please keep us updated on your opinion of the Skydio 2. I’m just using you as my test guy so I can learn from any possible mistakes you make. Thanks again for the video
Great review. Need this for filming my shows. Just wish the blades were more quite. Confused on the Range... 2.75 mile range for a close shooting drone. Really?
I call it a selfie drone, but with sophisticated autonomous features, reminds me of LILY drones, I think that the designation of SKYDIO 2 is more for selfies than cinematic purposes, I'm personally prefer drones that I can fully control to push out my creativity in recording video and capturing picture, anyway good review Capt.
At first I felt like it was good for people who liked being tracked but after watching a video on TH-cam where someone used it flying in between trees and in situations where a drone such as a Mavic would never be able to fly without it crashing. I was convinced how great this drone is. I’m hoping to put in an order soon.
Best description for the skydio2. Good job dude. Say it like it is. This WILL not replace the mavic2pro. It's a action cam drone. Period. And with extra restriction that other drone don't have.
Another great review. You are one of a hand full of reviewers of quads that I trust. It seems there are more Skydio 2 reviewers who I don't trust nor watch their videos. So I'm looking forward to your reviews on it. Ideas for tests. Flying inside. Flying into and out of a building. Distance flight. Low followme flights, etc. Thanks for getting one. I am sticking with my R1 and Evo and Anafi. Looking forward to aLOT more from you on this one.
Could you put the remote in the belly of an RC plane and get the Skydio to follow the plane for soem cool shot? I am guessing the C-150 could carry the remote
Hey bud, I believe there was a delay in Canadian software certification or something, and that's why yours was delayed. In America, we have been receiving as ordered.
Hey Russ, you know, I asked SKYDIO that question, and they never confirmed it. The biggest let down for me and others is that SKYDIO confirms on their website that they do not have a system for first come first served. I received many unhappy emails from customers about this. Second problem is that if you order accessories separately from your SKYDIO order (as I have done), they have zero ability to send your order in any normal period of time. It is going on almost 30 days since I place an order for accessories and nothing has arrived. They will work out the bugs eventually.
Oh boy!! I was waiting on this review Captain Drone. Your comments in the very beginning about this drone was so on point, it was beautiful to hear. This drone is not for everybody. As I have commented on other channels, the Mavic 2 Pro/Zoom and the Skydio 2 are different types of drones for different types of people. The limitations of this drone for some may be enough to not even bother. Good job, good video, and another drone review that was stellar.
At 14:30. Battery almost depleted. I didn’t hear any audible warning through this must land now warning process. Is this true? If not looking at your devise you wouldn’t even know. DJI barks at you incessantly.
CAPTAIN DRONE Coming from a DJI that announces important status like home point recorded. And low battery, I miss those warnings. Skydio doesn’t have audibles I guess.
Great review, I like it a lot. Skydio still hasn't got their act together with communication and shipping. I ordered it, said 5-7 days to ship it and they would notify when it shipped. It's been 10 days an no notification. I've sent emails and called. No communication back from them.
Capt!!! You are so flipping funny!!! I laughed at this review... like out loud... at work... in my cube... but man!!! Some of your little sly digs just kill me!! Keep up the good work, I hope you had a Merry Christmas and I wish you a very safe and happy New Year!!
Very good Steve. I have watched many first review videos of the Skydio 2 and yours is one of the better ones. The environment you tested in (the playground) is a reasonable one and not too challenging for autonomous behavior so the Skydio 2 does quite well. Thanks for all you do and wishing you a great 2020!
Unfortunately the drone camera needs to lock onto a HUMAN or CAR. This means when the drone follows the beacon that has been placed on a dog, boat, etc it only gets the subj in the frame 50% of the time.
@@CAPTAINDRONE798 well, the thing I would use it for is our solar racing boat. Car size with a person in it. My idea/hope was tracking would be improved with the beacon in it and me or other teammate on shore could launch/land it. And thanks for the fast reply!
Nice hw review, but can you pls report on whether it has WayPoint store/replay mode, lockable WB and any sort of Panorama facility. As a 3D modeler I use 360s as render backdrops. Thx!
Did u have any problems with landing and not damaging props. Seems like downward props would make it hard to hand catch. Can u even hand catch with the skydio?
@@Glenrsi Let's say that this done is for sporting types who live on flat ground with few trees. Here in western Colorado I doubt it would last very long.
@@scottturner7910 The videos of drones which have been snagged by boughs and branches are still up in trees somewhere. So are those that ended-up on the side of inaccessible cliffs. One of mine is amongst them hahahaha.
Great review. You have a knack for this stuff.. The Skydio 2 appears to be a really slick one trick pony. Definitely has its place with its optical avoidance technology, I would imagine it's better than anything DJI has to offer in this category.
can you answer this question for me? while I do love tracking shots from behind or in front, my favorite is from the side. for example, i'm biking in a straight line forward. the drone is perpendicular to me, looking right at me but flying in a parallel path, maintaining the same distance. I like this shot because it maintains the sense of speed, a view of the background and the parallax movement, etc. With a traditional drone, I can't see anything coming at the drone because the drone is looking at me. and with a traditional drone, it's looking forward and can't see the periphery. in all these videos of this drone, I don't see the kind of shot I like. I see the drone spinning around me or tracking me from behind. Does this drone handle my kind of shot well? Thanks
Thank you Capitan for your comprehensive info. The part about Chinese food and fortune cookie was helarious. One question though, I have ordered my Skydio in Nov.2019, do you think I should call and ask to send me an extra battery and the beacon now or I wait until I receive the drone? Thanks from Montreal, Canada
This was the exact same problem I had. I asked SKYDIO this same question.... When I order my SKYDIO, if I order accessories and they are not available, will you still ship my SKYDIO without them & then ship them later. The response was that they would try to wait until the accessories were available. So based on that response I ordered my accessories separately. I received my SKYDIO2 two weeks ago, but the accessories I ordered separately on December 3rd, have still not arrived. So, I don't know what to tell you.
Great review. Thanks. Question: Did you experience any issues using the remote controller by itself where it disconnects from the drone during flight at short distances (i.e. 30 to 40 feet away)? This is with the phone wifi off and in airplane mode. I'm still waiting for Skydio's response for a possible fix or solution. Thanks!
@@CAPTAINDRONE798 I just went out today to do more testing on the RC at our local park. This time it was randomly disconnecting from 200 to even 4 feet away. I'm thinking it could possibly be a bad cable. Anyway, thanks!
Great Video... I love this drone, other than not being able to fly in low light and the range isn't great. The video quality is very good., the obstacle avoidance is amazing now if only it could float:) I enjoyed my Mavic 2 Pro but I think I will have more fun with this. What is your favorite overall drone?
WOW... You are the first to actually say... Flying like a normal Human would. Exactly... I dont know how Skydio got away with it. Releasing a product to the public that is totally autonomous. Its like releasing the autonomous car without testing. And from the USA of all places. You still cant have an autonomous car on the road but you can have this drone that (as you said) only detects stationary object... I am glad I held off on this one. Great review... best ever.
i have never owned a drone. but i own several bicycles. what you've demonstrated is sufficient for what i want to do. this looks like a great tool for me.
Thank goodness, someone who is actually telling it as it is with this thing. There has been so much hype. Here's the difference, if you use a controller to fly a drone then you are a pilot. If you fly this thing then you are an operator.
I have been watching many, many reviews of this drone. It is not perfect but! It is the best at follow me, not perfect but its what I want a drone for. I am a motorcycle car enthusiast and based on all the videos and reviews nothing can compare to this. Once you know it's weaknesses you can use it for its strengths. My two cents. Thanks Captain
Got a steal of a deal on a phantom 3 4K for around $200 Cad, aside from being a pain to carry around I’m loving it so far although I wish It had some obstacle avoidance so it doesn’t clip something in the follow me mode
Awesome review captain this looks like a fun drone to have thanks for all videos you post and have fun with it thanks again have a happy new year!!!!!!
Wow, thank you Steve. This was the most realistic perspective review I've seen on this drone to date, and being on the pre-order list I definitely appreciate that. Really, I was attracted to this drone for the safety of obstacle avoidance (and they do have a really flashy video showing off the drone's capabilities). But, you bring up a huge point that I did not consider, that this drone is geared more for autonomous flying, and not for active piloting (which is what I'm looking for). Also, to date, I had not heard of the low light conditions preventing flight (not that I do that often, but just because I can see, might not mean the cameras can see well enough I suppose, right?). I really want to support this company. However, this does not sound like the style drone that I am looking for as an end-user. I'll have to wait until they decide to test the waters with a piloted-type drone. Thank you for the realistic, "normal person" review!
Wow. I just got done watching Rick at Drone Valley and he did a similar test where he held forward on the "sticks" and flew the Skydio into a densely wooded area. The Skydio proceeded into the woods finding it's way through. In your test it wouldn't fly through the structure. I assume that it must have programming to not fly through a building even if it can see "through it". Most buildings that you can see through usually have windows! Great review. I was in the first batch and received my beacon and 2nd pack. Weird that they didn't have you on some sort of reviewer list??
i was wondering and you can figurer it out cause you have a anaifi. they are the same exzact contollers.. you think they would bind with each other.... worth a try right.. or someone has already maybe.. please let me know
I swear its never NOT winter when I watch one of your reviews. LOL I appreciate your dedication. I suppose if you waited for nice summer weather we wouldn't get very many reviews. Keep up the good work!
Hey captain. Is there a way to get my fatshark to work with dji products? I'm just getting started in fpv and my brothers got me the new attitude v5 and I cant seem to find my spark or mini on any channels? Please help. Great video by the way I have a skydio 2 pre ordered waiting patiently
William Kroth Fatsharks are not designed to work with camera drones, so no to DJI. If you had an HDMI out on your cell phone or controller than you could plug in an HDMI cable and the other end into the Fatsharks (if your model has one). There is a big difference between camera drones and FPV drones... Fatsharks are for the FPV drone world.
Cant wait to see this drone come out and see how it goes. If I get into the drone you recommended and use it as much as I think I will I may upgrade to one of these eventually...
The SKYDIO2 is the best obstacle avoidance drone with an autonomous brain on the consumer market. If you paired it up with a Typhoon H or Phantom or Mavic then you have the best of everything.
It is 99% identical to the pervious model shown in this video, so NOPE. People who own the original SKYDIO would never upgrade to the PLUS model. The PLUS model is more for new SKYDIO buyers. SKYDIO just made this model because the SKYDIO 3 is still not ready to be launched for another six months.
Great review and good for you that you got yours delivered. They started selling the Skydio on Oct 1, 2019 - I ordered mine on October 5, 2019 and still hasn't been delivered. They're really overwhelmed I guess.
To get range you need the CONTROLLER. The range is not very far because it was never designed to be a long range drone (perhaps 500 to 1000 meters in range on a good day).
That is definitely the drone for me. For mountain biking and everything else. Heck yeah. I really want it. My Mavic air might have to park or go to a new family
how good is this drone at detecting power lines or cables? I also see that you mention during this video and the accessories video that you're steering around structures when you were navigating in manual mode. if you are using a controller and you intentionally move the drone at high speed toward a structure, will it be able to stop or navigate around it? or will it try to follow your instructions and hit the structure?
I keep them for six months so that I can answer questions and then I give them to local charities for fund raising and as well to friends and local people to get them into the drone hobby.
Can I get one? I'm willing to wait for 6 months I'm Drone Enthusiast but no budget for high spec drone. I have drone called Holystone hs720 . Thank you
Obviously they are goofed up. I ordered mine in June with my deposit they just sent me the final email so that I could complete my order... Late November. Not only did you order yours way later than I did yours even arrived 2 weeks sooner. Insane!
Gotta say, that tracking and object avoidance are actually so much better than what I thought. Companies usually release products that aren’t fully working. This seems like the homework was well and truly done before they released it. If DJI had just this object avoidance chip built in, it would be the best drone ever made to date. Though it probably is already anyway. 😂 good review
Have you done the new firmware update. I heard it has really improved some of the things drone pros have picked at. Glad you guys are so picky about these drones and review so many. I got into drones after your review of the jjrc x6 phantom clone. I was sent the new better version that has a 4k camera and the batteries have a charger base. Anyway that was about a month ago now I'm already eyeing the mavic 2 pro or zoom not sure which one yet. Thanks man your videos are awesome.
Thanks for the comments. Update has been done. The new features are for the following modes and landing. I'm still waiting for the options of Point of Interest (visual like on DJI drones) as well as option to turn off the sensors so that I can take full control of the drone vice have it bouncing around in the air as I'm flying near objects.
Your welcome for the comments. Thanks for the videos. Yeah I really like how on dji drones it shows Google maps ground imagry from satellite pics. I like that much more than a blank map with an Arrow. I am very torn atm between the mavic pro 2 or or zoom. I'm not happy about people saying the samsung s10 plus wont fit well in the controller. Controller layout and feel is important to me and I like what i see with the mavic pro 2 Controller.
Nice drone (cannot justify the price,certainly not for my use).. However i am more than happy with my drones. Going to buy the latest new Hubsan Zino 2. Nice video Steve.
WOW..! YOU BLEW THIS ONE.. So Far!!!
I have been a subscriber to your channel for a very long time - and generally enjoy your reviews, and find them very helpful. I have watched you review some the cheapest, less-than basic products that sellers like Banggood and Gear Best has to offer, as well as some higher end products from manufacturers like Autel, Dji and Parrot, as well. However, I have never seen this level of unfairness to a product or company, in ANY of your previous post as you did with this one. I also have this drone, and ordered it on October 1st - at 022:31, of that first day. It arrived only a couple of weeks ago, along with the beacon, controller and an extra battery. When I called or left messages after that initial November ship-schedule (that didn't happen); unlike some other companies - that I also own products from - I always got a prompt reply. Like you, I own more than a few of them: the Mavic Pro, Air, Zoom, Phantom 4 Pro, Tello, a two month old Mavic Mini, an EVO, the old XERO XPLORER, the Parrot BeBop I and II, and an Anafi. This Skydio 2 drone and it's technology is absolutely a Game Changer! Any review that fails to even speak on that, or makes no mention of how far this company has taken Range and Connection performance using only Wifi, is almost an injustice. That's where you usually Shine! Any review of this drone submitted without demonstrating the Beacon and Controller, is like judging the Mavic Pro using only a phone and a wifi signal... Sure, It'll do it, but it ain't gonna be fair to the product - or the people who look to YOU for your input about it's true capabilities. This drone has stood up to All the "Hype" (as others has referred to it), as well (or Better) than ANY drone-product we have seen in the last five years or so. It Does What It Was Designed To Do, BETTER than any other product in it's class - and for less the investment in some cases... Yeah, we pay extra for the controller and the beacon - but we did so for the Phantom 4 Pro controller with the built in monitor, and the Crystal Sky, just to name a few.. Remember the extra Sky Controller for the Parrot BeBop, that supposedly extended the range? And finally, and for the record - Those of us who also owned the Skydio R1, were Discounted an additional $300 - so, our Skydio 2 was only $699. What other drone have you EVER reviewed that offered a concession like that? So while you bitch about how screwed-up they're system is, or how "Not So Great" this drone is - PLEASE Be Fair... That's the main reason I subscribed to your channel In the First Place. Keep up the Great Work - One of 88.8k.
Did you buy stock in the company as well? :-)
You produce the best drone reviews on TH-cam Steve! Professional, concise, fast moving and a bit of humor sprinkled in for fun. Well done!
Thank you
nicely done cap few things I like to mention 1 when low on power it will come down for a landing regardless where you are so be aware flying in the Ocean 2 low light through tunnels and so on is aprehendsive 3 it won't recognize an oncoming moving object Maybe these things will be fixed on a future firmware update and I'm not a fan on magnets for holding battery had them on my aircraft canopy but had screws as backup too
Well done Captain Drone!!!!! like alway you really tell us the truth and what you really think bout the drones. awesome review and your right I feel the same it's just not a regular drone, and to many safety features that can be annoying to experience pilots lol, but it's a nice drone and its good not to worry about crashing lol. Thank you again for the awesome vedios you produce.
The video quality is oh so much better than those budget drones you usually review. Again, the video quality is exponentially better than those budget brands. Cinematic ... Yep! Best autonomous drone ... PERIOD!!! Thanks.
That is why budget drones are for people on a budget (inexpensive). Be careful when it comes to comparing a budget drone to a pro drones as your argument will never hold water and someone will call you out on it. It is better to just say that you get what you pay for. Lets say you compare this drone to a $200 drone with sensors, gimble and remote controller. The SKYDIO is 5 times as expensive which means, when you compare budget to pro drones that the pro drone must be 500% better in every category, which when you do the math, never works out that way.
@@CAPTAINDRONE798 ... but you said you need two drones. One for cinematic video (Daddy likes the S2) and another for the action and adventure community. I feel that the video (pix?) coming out of this unit look fabulous. In the future a better controller and more features? Thanks! Have a chilly day.
I have a few thoughts here. 1) This is THE best tracking drone I've ever seen you review on your channel and I've seen many. 2) I think you COULD take cinematic video with this IF you had the controller. 3) If Skydio could manage to sell this drone with all the xtras at a price point of $750.00 US they would have a runaway winner on their hands. DJI better hope this never happens. Great review
Re point 2) Based on other reviews it's not really good at that, it's now an action drone.
This was a much more concise version of what I was saying above. It's the tech in this drone that should have other companies shaking or spending. It's amazing tech!
@11:09 Isn't the dog an obstacle it would avoid?
100% nope. If I was flying the drone low to the ground and having it orbit me, and a dog was trotting by, it more than likely would not notice the dog. Same is true if a person came running by. It uses similar technology to autonomous cars, which can also not spot objects moving in an odd direction to its movement.
@@CAPTAINDRONE798 But wouldn't autonomous cars have to be able to detect all moving objects since they are surrounded by them?
@@Powertuber1000 I watched and read about TESLA technology and apparently as long as all objects are moving in the same direction, detection is almost 100%, but if an object moves at an angle or towards a vehicle (non stationary) it is than difficult to detect. As for the SKYDIO2, it should be able to detect objects moving at a similar speed to the person it is following (so other people running or walking or cycling with the person being followed would be fine), but if a moving object crossed its path and while crossing changed directions, it can't detect or compensate for that and a collision will potentially occur.
@@CAPTAINDRONE798 It sounds like a test is in order, Captain.
It’s great to watch your videos!! Your definitely not the kinda guy who will tell us “oh this great everyone needs it”. You keep your videos pretty fair and balanced out, I really enjoy that part of your channel. I’m at edge of my chair waiting every day for my 1st batch pay now email. If possible please keep us updated on your opinion of the Skydio 2. I’m just using you as my test guy so I can learn from any possible mistakes you make. Thanks again for the video
Great review. Need this for filming my shows. Just wish the blades were more quite. Confused on the Range... 2.75 mile range for a close shooting drone. Really?
I don't think it will get 2.75 miles for the average user.
@@CAPTAINDRONE798 but why have it if its a autonomy drone? Its for close follow me shooting. I think that long range is pointless. No?
I call it a selfie drone, but with sophisticated autonomous features, reminds me of LILY drones, I think that the designation of SKYDIO 2 is more for selfies than cinematic purposes, I'm personally prefer drones that I can fully control to push out my creativity in recording video and capturing picture, anyway good review Capt.
At first I felt like it was good for people who liked being tracked but after watching a video on TH-cam where someone used it flying in between trees and in situations where a drone such as a Mavic would never be able to fly without it crashing. I was convinced how great this drone is. I’m hoping to put in an order soon.
Best description for the skydio2. Good job dude. Say it like it is. This WILL not replace the mavic2pro. It's a action cam drone. Period. And with extra restriction that other drone don't have.
Thanks for the review will definitely help with my next purchase waiting for evo 2 review
Another great review. You are one of a hand full of reviewers of quads that I trust. It seems there are more Skydio 2 reviewers who I don't trust nor watch their videos. So I'm looking forward to your reviews on it. Ideas for tests. Flying inside. Flying into and out of a building. Distance flight. Low followme flights, etc. Thanks for getting one. I am sticking with my R1 and Evo and Anafi. Looking forward to aLOT more from you on this one.
Only one word I can tell. " It's mind blowing!"
Good job captain drone. You are the future of the drones. Thanks
Could you put the remote in the belly of an RC plane and get the Skydio to follow the plane for soem cool shot? I am guessing the C-150 could carry the remote
Nope. Many have tried for many years with failed results.
Hey bud, I believe there was a delay in Canadian software certification or something, and that's why yours was delayed. In America, we have been receiving as ordered.
Hey Russ, you know, I asked SKYDIO that question, and they never confirmed it. The biggest let down for me and others is that SKYDIO confirms on their website that they do not have a system for first come first served. I received many unhappy emails from customers about this. Second problem is that if you order accessories separately from your SKYDIO order (as I have done), they have zero ability to send your order in any normal period of time. It is going on almost 30 days since I place an order for accessories and nothing has arrived. They will work out the bugs eventually.
@@CAPTAINDRONE798 Hmmmm. . .that's too bad.
CAPTAIN DRONE there goes 51 weasels. I mean 51 drones. Checking out his competition AGAIN.
@@rogerthat9174 If you think this is a competition, you are mistaken good sir.
51 Drones Oh come on. You troll every drone related channel out there.
Oh boy!! I was waiting on this review Captain Drone. Your comments in the very beginning about this drone was so on point, it was beautiful to hear. This drone is not for everybody. As I have commented on other channels, the Mavic 2 Pro/Zoom and the Skydio 2 are different types of drones for different types of people. The limitations of this drone for some may be enough to not even bother. Good job, good video, and another drone review that was stellar.
At 14:30. Battery almost depleted. I didn’t hear any audible warning through this must land now warning process. Is this true? If not looking at your devise you wouldn’t even know. DJI barks at you incessantly.
You receive a notification on the screen when the battery is low
CAPTAIN DRONE Coming from a DJI that announces important status like home point recorded. And low battery, I miss those warnings. Skydio doesn’t have audibles I guess.
great review, what I was reading made this thing sound like it was better than sliced bread! Thank you for a good honest review Cap! Happy New Year.
Great review, I like it a lot. Skydio still hasn't got their act together with communication and shipping. I ordered it, said 5-7 days to ship it and they would notify when it shipped. It's been 10 days an no notification. I've sent emails and called. No communication back from them.
Yup, you have to keep bugging them but eventually it will show up.
Your reviews are the only ones I trust. Great as Always!! I was so on the fence with this Skydio, you helped make up my mind to pass.
Steve, well done. There are many videos on the S2 but you made the best one. Your screen capture iwas the cherry on top... thanks
Thank you!
I’m still working on trying to get the first Mavic pro,lol
Never too late because Mavic 3 will fly autonomously this summer 2020.
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Have you used the follow options when there are multiple people in a group?
You have to select one of the many people for it to follow
Capt!!! You are so flipping funny!!! I laughed at this review... like out loud... at work... in my cube... but man!!! Some of your little sly digs just kill me!! Keep up the good work, I hope you had a Merry Christmas and I wish you a very safe and happy New Year!!
Thank you and Happy New Year
Very good Steve. I have watched many first review videos of the Skydio 2 and yours is one of the better ones. The environment you tested in (the playground) is a reasonable one and not too challenging for autonomous behavior so the Skydio 2 does quite well. Thanks for all you do and wishing you a great 2020!
Happy New Year
Kinda wondering if you could put the beacon in a car/on a boat and then take over control of the drone with the remote for landing?
Unfortunately the drone camera needs to lock onto a HUMAN or CAR. This means when the drone follows the beacon that has been placed on a dog, boat, etc it only gets the subj in the frame 50% of the time.
@@CAPTAINDRONE798 well, the thing I would use it for is our solar racing boat. Car size with a person in it.
My idea/hope was tracking would be improved with the beacon in it and me or other teammate on shore could launch/land it.
And thanks for the fast reply!
Nice hw review, but can you pls report on whether it has WayPoint store/replay mode, lockable WB and any sort of Panorama facility. As a 3D modeler I use 360s as render backdrops. Thx!
No WAYPOINTS... YET. Minimal Camera features... SO FAR.
Would like to order one but I wonder how expensive duty and taxes to Canada would be
Did u have any problems with landing and not damaging props. Seems like downward props would make it hard to hand catch. Can u even hand catch with the skydio?
You can certainly hand catch it, but you'd have to keep your fingers to the rear.
Absolute impressive Drone, with amazing Technologies.
I hope to see Lott more from this on this Channel!
“If you’re a couch potato 🥔 this is not the drone for you” 😂
Exactly, what it means. This is for sporting type people,who want action shots and video.
Glen Smith Totally aware of that. Just love how he said it. It made me laugh.
@@Glenrsi Let's say that this done is for sporting types who live on flat ground with few trees. Here in western Colorado I doubt it would last very long.
@@brushbros there are many videos of people in Woods going up and down Hills not perfect but it does quite well
@@scottturner7910 The videos of drones which have been snagged by boughs and branches are still up in trees somewhere. So are those that ended-up on the side of inaccessible cliffs. One of mine is amongst them hahahaha.
Great review. You have a knack for this stuff.. The Skydio 2 appears to be a really slick one trick pony. Definitely has its place with its optical avoidance technology, I would imagine it's better than anything DJI has to offer in this category.
Nice. Skydio 2+ is out. Are you going to do a review on that too?
can you answer this question for me? while I do love tracking shots from behind or in front, my favorite is from the side. for example, i'm biking in a straight line forward. the drone is perpendicular to me, looking right at me but flying in a parallel path, maintaining the same distance. I like this shot because it maintains the sense of speed, a view of the background and the parallax movement, etc. With a traditional drone, I can't see anything coming at the drone because the drone is looking at me. and with a traditional drone, it's looking forward and can't see the periphery. in all these videos of this drone, I don't see the kind of shot I like. I see the drone spinning around me or tracking me from behind. Does this drone handle my kind of shot well? Thanks
Yes. Watch watch this video where I explain how to use the accessories: th-cam.com/video/d4qfo8I5DfE/w-d-xo.html
I just ordered a FIMI X8 SE and now I know what my next drone will be. Great video as usual.
Thank you Capitan for your comprehensive info.
The part about Chinese food and fortune cookie was helarious.
One question though, I have ordered my Skydio in Nov.2019, do you think I should call and ask to send me an extra battery and the beacon now or I wait until I receive the drone? Thanks from Montreal, Canada
This was the exact same problem I had. I asked SKYDIO this same question.... When I order my SKYDIO, if I order accessories and they are not available, will you still ship my SKYDIO without them & then ship them later. The response was that they would try to wait until the accessories were available. So based on that response I ordered my accessories separately. I received my SKYDIO2 two weeks ago, but the accessories I ordered separately on December 3rd, have still not arrived. So, I don't know what to tell you.
What drone is batter the f11 pro or eachine e250 can you please do a video about those
Nice review. What was the temperature when you did the outside test? Thanks
Below freezing
Great review. Thanks. Question: Did you experience any issues using the remote controller by itself where it disconnects from the drone during flight at short distances (i.e. 30 to 40 feet away)? This is with the phone wifi off and in airplane mode. I'm still waiting for Skydio's response for a possible fix or solution. Thanks!
I never put my phone in airplane mode so I could not tell you. Works fine just normally (short range though).
@@CAPTAINDRONE798 I just went out today to do more testing on the RC at our local park. This time it was randomly disconnecting from 200 to even 4 feet away. I'm thinking it could possibly be a bad cable. Anyway, thanks!
Great Video... I love this drone, other than not being able to fly in low light and the range isn't great. The video quality is very good., the obstacle avoidance is amazing now if only it could float:) I enjoyed my Mavic 2 Pro but I think I will have more fun with this. What is your favorite overall drone?
HAPPY New Year Captain Drone. GREAT review on the Skydio 👏🇺🇸🎄😃❗I'm liking the look of the Skydio but can't afford one. 🌲🥂
Happy New Year
@@CAPTAINDRONE798 👍🇺🇸😊🥂❗
Always loved your review! Serious question... does this drone have restricted zone as the mavic? Something im really concerned about
Not at all
Thank you!
WOW... You are the first to actually say... Flying like a normal Human would. Exactly... I dont know how Skydio got away with it. Releasing a product to the public that is totally autonomous. Its like releasing the autonomous car without testing. And from the USA of all places. You still cant have an autonomous car on the road but you can have this drone that (as you said) only detects stationary object... I am glad I held off on this one. Great review... best ever.
It doesn't matter, you will never receive one if you order it now anyway.
i have never owned a drone. but i own several bicycles. what you've demonstrated is sufficient for what i want to do. this looks like a great tool for me.
Thank goodness, someone who is actually telling it as it is with this thing. There has been so much hype. Here's the difference, if you use a controller to fly a drone then you are a pilot. If you fly this thing then you are an operator.
I was just thinking about buying this...thanks for the review!
I have been watching many, many reviews of this drone.
It is not perfect but! It is the best at follow me, not perfect but its what I want a drone for. I am a motorcycle car enthusiast and based on all the videos and reviews nothing can compare to this. Once you know it's weaknesses you can use it for its strengths.
My two cents.
Thanks Captain
Where are you getting the mavic 2 pro for 1379.00? It is 1869.99 in Canada as far as I know right now
Rewatch the video.... Did you notice the big AMAZON looking screen?
Got a steal of a deal on a phantom 3 4K for around $200 Cad, aside from being a pain to carry around I’m loving it so far although I wish It had some obstacle avoidance so it doesn’t clip something in the follow me mode
Awesome review captain this looks like a fun drone to have thanks for all videos you post and have fun with it thanks again have a happy new year!!!!!!
Happy New Year
Was waiting for this.. thanks great review...Canadian flag cost more?? Happy holidays!!
Great review. I was torn between DJI - Mavic 2 Zoom and the Skydio. So now, after your review, I am now leaning toward the DJI Zoom.
Annnnd here is the video I have been waiting for!!!
Wow, thank you Steve. This was the most realistic perspective review I've seen on this drone to date, and being on the pre-order list I definitely appreciate that. Really, I was attracted to this drone for the safety of obstacle avoidance (and they do have a really flashy video showing off the drone's capabilities). But, you bring up a huge point that I did not consider, that this drone is geared more for autonomous flying, and not for active piloting (which is what I'm looking for). Also, to date, I had not heard of the low light conditions preventing flight (not that I do that often, but just because I can see, might not mean the cameras can see well enough I suppose, right?).
I really want to support this company. However, this does not sound like the style drone that I am looking for as an end-user. I'll have to wait until they decide to test the waters with a piloted-type drone. Thank you for the realistic, "normal person" review!
Wow. I just got done watching Rick at Drone Valley and he did a similar test where he held forward on the "sticks" and flew the Skydio into a densely wooded area. The Skydio proceeded into the woods finding it's way through. In your test it wouldn't fly through the structure. I assume that it must have programming to not fly through a building even if it can see "through it". Most buildings that you can see through usually have windows!
Great review. I was in the first batch and received my beacon and 2nd pack. Weird that they didn't have you on some sort of reviewer list??
really nice review and unboxing
please do a cinematic video of this drone!
i was wondering and you can figurer it out cause you have a anaifi. they are the same exzact contollers.. you think they would bind with each other.... worth a try right.. or someone has already maybe.. please let me know
Through the Stratosphere Solutions Different software, won’t pair.
Tried it and no go
That drone is really good. When i see the drone following you bellow the tubular slide that amazing. Beautiful piece of art
I swear its never NOT winter when I watch one of your reviews. LOL I appreciate your dedication. I suppose if you waited for nice summer weather we wouldn't get very many reviews. Keep up the good work!
Off the topic ALERT....... But do you have any buyers remorse with the mavic mini?
None. I love the MINI!
Hey captain. Is there a way to get my fatshark to work with dji products? I'm just getting started in fpv and my brothers got me the new attitude v5 and I cant seem to find my spark or mini on any channels? Please help. Great video by the way I have a skydio 2 pre ordered waiting patiently
William Kroth Fatsharks are not designed to work with camera drones, so no to DJI. If you had an HDMI out on your cell phone or controller than you could plug in an HDMI cable and the other end into the Fatsharks (if your model has one). There is a big difference between camera drones and FPV drones... Fatsharks are for the FPV drone world.
@@CAPTAINDRONE798 ok if they make a hdmi to av connection I could put up to my tablet.... thank you sir!!!
I found a way to do it captain.... kinda weird but worth a try... I'll keep ya posted
Great Review Capt. How are you capturing Audio? I like the fact that you can clearly hear your voice while recording in real time with the Drone.
My gear is listed below each video.
I was wondering if you could test which drone would when flying come back to home to closest to the mark
Only drones with Precision Landing have that ability. So far that is pretty much DJI and Autel.
How close to the original take off with a beer land within 10 feet or closer
what happen when you pass by a group of peoples, can you do a test with it ?
Great review! Love how relaxed you are even on low battery :)
Oh, been waiting for you to review this one. Nice!
Its not about this video, but is the jjrc x12 better than the mavic mini
In the long run you'd be happier with the MAVIC MINI over the X12
Thanks
Cant wait to see this drone come out and see how it goes. If I get into the drone you recommended and use it as much as I think I will I may upgrade to one of these eventually...
Does skydio 2 have no fly zone restriction like DJI drones? Thanks.
The SKYDIO 2 has zero no-fly zone restrictions (you can fly it anywhere and it won't complain to you).
目前看過最詳細的SKYDIO 2測試，非常棒！感謝您
Would a Typhoon H w/Realsense be closer to tthe best of both worlds? Except for the obvious compact portability part lol.
The SKYDIO2 is the best obstacle avoidance drone with an autonomous brain on the consumer market. If you paired it up with a Typhoon H or Phantom or Mavic then you have the best of everything.
Are you reviewing skydo 2 plus any time soon ?
It is 99% identical to the pervious model shown in this video, so NOPE. People who own the original SKYDIO would never upgrade to the PLUS model. The PLUS model is more for new SKYDIO buyers. SKYDIO just made this model because the SKYDIO 3 is still not ready to be launched for another six months.
Exactly what I needed to know. Thank you, Captain!
Best video I have seen so far. Did you buy the jacket before or after the Skydio 2, we all want to know, I'm sure!
It came with the SKYDIO2 of course :-) The watch as well.
Great review and good for you that you got yours delivered. They started selling the Skydio on Oct 1, 2019 - I ordered mine on October 5, 2019 and still hasn't been delivered. They're really overwhelmed I guess.
Oh they are WAY BEHIND. I'm almost certain they will be shipping out production to CHINA in the year 2020.
CAPTAIN DRONE yeah I bet. Orders were too much to handle.
Well I think you did a great job trying to crash it. I may have missed it but what is the range on this? Great Review 👍
To get range you need the CONTROLLER. The range is not very far because it was never designed to be a long range drone (perhaps 500 to 1000 meters in range on a good day).
Thank you Captain I wasn't sure 👍
That is definitely the drone for me. For mountain biking and everything else. Heck yeah. I really want it. My Mavic air might have to park or go to a new family
Nice review, what phone are you using, thanks from UK.
For this review it was the iPhone 11 Pro Max.
What if the skydio drowns itself while following, will the company replace it?
If purchaser is in India will it cover the warranty?
You have a 50/50 chance
how good is this drone at detecting power lines or cables? I also see that you mention during this video and the accessories video that you're steering around structures when you were navigating in manual mode. if you are using a controller and you intentionally move the drone at high speed toward a structure, will it be able to stop or navigate around it? or will it try to follow your instructions and hit the structure?
Merry Christmas
I wonder what happen to all your Drones used to review?
I keep them for six months so that I can answer questions and then I give them to local charities for fund raising and as well to friends and local people to get them into the drone hobby.
Can I get one?
I'm willing to wait for 6 months
I'm Drone Enthusiast but no budget for high spec drone.
I have drone called Holystone hs720 .
Thank you
If you were given an option between a spry water drone or the Skydio which would you choose?
Since I'm not much for the water (since it's frozen 5 months of the year), I'll take the SKYDIO
Obviously they are goofed up. I ordered mine in June with my deposit they just sent me the final email so that I could complete my order... Late November. Not only did you order yours way later than I did yours even arrived 2 weeks sooner. Insane!
Best obstacle avoidance technology...can I import it in India..
Can you use the beacon to improve tracking and use the controller at the same time
Great review. It's reviews like this that make you an amazing TH-cam drone reviewer. And you are CANADIAN.
Well thank you sir!
@@CAPTAINDRONE798 and after watching your reviews and sending you an email I ordered the Mavic Air yesterday. Thankyou
It's available?
Pretty cool.. Imagine where this technology will be in a couple years..
When you going to review skydio 2+?
Unfortunately SKYDIO 2+ is the same drone as in this review, same camera. Only difference is range is slightly increased.
Never mind the drone where do I get a hat like yours with a go pro mount?
Link to the hat is below the video
Gotta say, that tracking and object avoidance are actually so much better than what I thought. Companies usually release products that aren’t fully working. This seems like the homework was well and truly done before they released it. If DJI had just this object avoidance chip built in, it would be the best drone ever made to date. Though it probably is already anyway. 😂 good review
I know this is review is well over a year old but it really is the best. Great job! And Thanks!
Have you done the new firmware update. I heard it has really improved some of the things drone pros have picked at. Glad you guys are so picky about these drones and review so many. I got into drones after your review of the jjrc x6 phantom clone. I was sent the new better version that has a 4k camera and the batteries have a charger base. Anyway that was about a month ago now I'm already eyeing the mavic 2 pro or zoom not sure which one yet. Thanks man your videos are awesome.
Thanks for the comments. Update has been done. The new features are for the following modes and landing. I'm still waiting for the options of Point of Interest (visual like on DJI drones) as well as option to turn off the sensors so that I can take full control of the drone vice have it bouncing around in the air as I'm flying near objects.
Your welcome for the comments. Thanks for the videos. Yeah I really like how on dji drones it shows Google maps ground imagry from satellite pics. I like that much more than a blank map with an Arrow. I am very torn atm between the mavic pro 2 or or zoom. I'm not happy about people saying the samsung s10 plus wont fit well in the controller. Controller layout and feel is important to me and I like what i see with the mavic pro 2 Controller.
can i use this to floow me while i fly a paramotor?
Yes
Hi Great video and footage very nice indeed thanks for sharing cheers have a great new year 👍
Happy New Year
Nicest honest review of this drone! Nicely executed
Thank you!
Nice drone (cannot justify the price,certainly not for my use).. However i am more than happy with my drones. Going to buy the latest new Hubsan Zino 2. Nice video Steve.