thanks for sharing that Experience! Can you say something about the noise of that drone? You think its louder than Mavic Air 2? ps- About 6 months ago, I watch a skydio2 video follow a mountain bike, And i was so amazed, that take me to a decision to purchase a drone. The skydio was really expensive, so i purchase an used spark...
I have them both. UOSocal is right? It's definitely higher pitched and a bit louder than the Mavic 2. I actually prefer that it's louder that way if people are around when it's following me they know it there and it's not like I took them buy surprise when passing them on the MTB trails.
The drone will recognize your hand as the ground, as long as you hold the drone still. It's not something I would recommend doing. I would only hand catch when ot was absolutely necessary, like over muddy or water.
Great tutorial. Thanks for sharing! I'd love to see how it will track a surfer with the beacon option. Any thoughts on that? We have DJI Mavic Air 2 but the Active Track is pretty much useless. The quick shots work perfect.
Thx! Do we need the contoller or the beacon or both? I dont understand why can't phone act as the beacon and controller for traditional flying? Very confusing.
You can use just your phone to fly and for tracking. The connection is limited to a wifi signal. You can only fly to a short distance. The beacon has a much stronger signal, and can therefore track and control the drone to greater distances.
Hi, I mounted the beacon on my bicycle handlebar. I thought it best to have my phone active with the ap going for controlling in case the beacon needed a ‘backup’. I put my phone in my pocket. I had no issues but I am wondering if the phone could issue commands while in my pocket from rubbing or moving inside my pocket. I could put the phone in a holder and clip it on my pants. Do you know if being in a pocket is running a risk that unintended commands could be triggered while peddling the bike?
I would have my phone in my pocket, but with the screen locked. I don't think you have to keep the phone screen on. I never lost connection while using the beacon. Ths drone followed me through heavy tree coverage for over a mile.
Hi I'm having a problem with getting the drone to hook up to my wifi so I can get it to update. In my phone it'll say it's connected without Internet but my Internet is working just fine. Thank you in advance.
Thank you sir!!!
Great ~ thank you for this excellent video ;o)
thanks for sharing that Experience! Can you say something about the noise of that drone? You think its louder than Mavic Air 2? ps- About 6 months ago, I watch a skydio2 video follow a mountain bike, And i was so amazed, that take me to a decision to purchase a drone. The skydio was really expensive, so i purchase an used spark...
I hadn't really thought about it. Maybe a little higher pitched. The Skydio price just went up again. $1350.
I have them both. UOSocal is right? It's definitely higher pitched and a bit louder than the Mavic 2. I actually prefer that it's louder that way if people are around when it's following me they know it there and it's not like I took them buy surprise when passing them on the MTB trails.
Bro let's meet up! I just got my Skydio too. Live near Los Angeles. I ride a electric skateboard, do you have one?
I don't. I ride mountain bikes a lot. Im hoping this drone will do a better job of tracking while on trail.
@@uosocal It kills the Mavic in it's ability to follow MTBs on the trail. Check out th-cam.com/video/vqi-yiqYZpQ/w-d-xo.html
When you hand catch why would it stop motors when it is not down to take off height.? Do you do anything on the ap to stop motors?
The drone will recognize your hand as the ground, as long as you hold the drone still. It's not something I would recommend doing. I would only hand catch when ot was absolutely necessary, like over muddy or water.
Great tutorial. Thanks for sharing! I'd love to see how it will track a surfer with the beacon option. Any thoughts on that? We have DJI Mavic Air 2 but the Active Track is pretty much useless. The quick shots work perfect.
Thanks. I did a video with the MA2 tracking my son while he was swimming around in the waves. I will be doing a similar video with the Skydio.
@@uosocal cool. Can’t wait to watch it🤘🏼
Thx! Do we need the contoller or the beacon or both? I dont understand why can't phone act as the beacon and controller for traditional flying? Very confusing.
You can use just your phone to fly and for tracking. The connection is limited to a wifi signal. You can only fly to a short distance. The beacon has a much stronger signal, and can therefore track and control the drone to greater distances.
@@uosocal thanks. Beacon is more expensive than controller. So why use the beacon when phone can track for follow and controller can fly long distance
If you're doing any kind of high speed tracking, ie. mtb, motorcycle, wind surfing, the beacon is a must.
@@uosocal not really just running and bicycle. I have a DJI Mavic air and active track is horrible.
I'm currently testing the Mini 3 Pro. It's tracking really well. Uploading my first tracking test with it tomorrow.
Hi, I mounted the beacon on my bicycle handlebar. I thought it best to have my phone active with the ap going for controlling in case the beacon needed a ‘backup’. I put my phone in my pocket. I had no issues but I am wondering if the phone could issue commands while in my pocket from rubbing or moving inside my pocket. I could put the phone in a holder and clip it on my pants. Do you know if being in a pocket is running a risk that unintended commands could be triggered while peddling the bike?
I would have my phone in my pocket, but with the screen locked. I don't think you have to keep the phone screen on. I never lost connection while using the beacon. Ths drone followed me through heavy tree coverage for over a mile.
Hi I'm having a problem with getting the drone to hook up to my wifi so I can get it to update.
In my phone it'll say it's connected without Internet but my Internet is working just fine.
Thank you in advance.
when you connect your beacon to the phone. will you still see a live video on your phone while using the beacon?
Yes.
No controller but it's listed.
Says password or log in is wrong .. im going off the sticker
Check all lower and uppercase.
@@uosocal yeah just tried that and still grounded , but thanks 🙏
Are you using the cable?
@@uosocal (no) was trying to connect through Wi-Fi
@@uosocal I tried to plug in from my phone to the drone directly too.. still nothing