I bought the DJI mini 2 4 days after it came out and I've gone 8000 feet with absolutely no transmission cut out and I was going 36mph doing so so that little thing is a beast.
Dang! You’re willing to be a bit more risky than myself ;). I’ve gotta play it safe because I am a Part 107 holder and can’t risk losing that! Also, fines aren’t cool either
@@carsonmtech Yeah also just so you know must of that 8000-foot flight was over the woods. Also, I am not a part 107 holder since the last time a had a drone over 250grams I was 10. That's one of the most awesome parts of the mini is you don't need to be a part 107 holder.
You probably dont give a shit but if you're stoned like me atm you can watch pretty much all the new series on Instaflixxer. I've been binge watching with my brother lately :)
I own both a mavic mini and a air 2. I fly in a region where there is no wifi interference or obstructions and flat terrain. I've flown my air 2 out 24,000 feet and back. I have flown my mini with yagi 5.8 ghz range extenders out 16,000 feet and back. Both birds range in my case is limited by battery life. In the environment I fly, remember no wifi interference, I actually have less signal breakup issue with the mini 5.8 ghz than the air 2 ocuusync. With the air 2 ocuusync I have to keep increasing altitude in order to keep a strong enough signal to not have fpv breakup. At 24,000 feet out I have to be at 300 ft elevation to keep a decent fpv. On the other hand the mini on 5.8 ghz I can put it up to 100 ft elevation and fly the entire distance out and back without fpv signsl drop. I've also found at maximum distance the ocuusync is much more critical of needing the controller antenna pointed directly to the bird than the 5.8 ghz yagi antenna. I'm sure if you are flying where there is a lot of wifi congestion the ocuusync will perform better. Also I want to make it clear I am not in any way trying to discourage anyone from buying a ocuusync technology drone.
Hi, I have a mini 2 SE and the option "please check it on the map" is lost I only ear "home point is been updated, do you know how to get this part back. Thank you
The Mini 2 doesnt have enough battery life to need range extenders. That would be a waste of money. Besides that, in most countries you have to be in VLOS, so why go beyond the current range ?
That one would probably actually require going a further distance away in order to see differences, but the Mini 2 would surprisingly likely come out on top. Theoretically it should at least. It is a newer drone with newer tech though so I wouldn’t be super surprised if it was able to come out atop :)!
I have to say it’s completely wrong for the mavicc mini 1 because in the country I got mine easily 2 miles max is 2.5 miles but yours didn’t go far because of all the power lines and phones
Hey Carson... Enjoyed your comparison. The Mini 2 definitely has plus features. Glad you mentioned that you are not going to do "Extended Range" testing beyond VLOS, and your reason(s). With the size of the Mini and Mini 2, they would probably vanish from view within 500 - 1000' - depending on one's eye sight and sky background. Cloudy? It would probably go 'poof' by 500'. If your viewers are really that interested in seeing how far the Mini or any DJI drone will go, there are plenty of TH-camrs out their to accommodate their desires. I'm guessing those guys are not Part 107 Certified pilots, therefore have very little to lose (maybe). They certainly don't have an FAA Pilot's certificate to lose. I've watched more than one of those guys have their drones fall from the sky far from the Home Point, by ignoring and then canceling their battery Low Warning message. Happy Holidays to you and your family.
I see and hear people’s Signal issues, when telemetry shows flying at 15-20m!! It would amaze and teach people the importance of the correct antenna adjustment, but in my experience if ever any trouble with reception, raise your quads altitude, and signal will regain almost immediately. With only a hand full of flights with the Mini2, and some time to inspect some things, I question this quad having true Occu Sync, since my beginning with Occu Sync have found it to be ROCK SOLID, and more forgiving around objects and obstructions between the drone and transmitter, but not at all the same with the Mini2, wondering if it’s a very limited OS system!! With that said I know there has been some issues with Fly App which results in poor performance, and DJI will quickly fix the problem and the Mavic family of quads will perform perfect once again. Thanks for sharing your content without bias opinions, your homes is refreshing, stay flying my Mavic friend,😎
I am getting a Mavic Mini and I had a question. If I lose the signal to the drone will it return to home or do I need to move closer to the drone to reestablish the signal?
There is a safety future in the settings that is turned on by default on what the drone should do if it loses signal. 3 options, land where its at, stay in the air, or return to home. Return to home is set by default.
@@LINOOOOOOO where’d you buy it from, i’m looking to get one but my iphone location thing is kinda messed up, can you return it if something malfunctions
When you live in the middle of nowhere range isn’t an issue. I live in a place where I can’t send my air 2 or mini more then a half mile occusync or WiFi. These tests are only good for your location. No offense by middle of nowhere, just an observation. I live in a busy area.
Thanks for this video. My concern is how it is even possible to use a drone for many functions when you are NOT using line of sight to guide the drone. These things are so tiny that after 40 or 50 feet above the ground you can barely see it. Even going more than 200-400 feet away from you makes the drone too tiny to see. So, I think that clearly drone operators are not really following the FAA rule of LOS. That said, I'm really excited about getting the mini2 and using it for international documentary films. Thanks again for your video!
When the signal fluctuates...... ever think about stop, hover and check the signal. Then instead of turning around...... just come back in reverse. Seems to me the signal is better.
It’s good that you shared the regulations but there is no way you could’ve seen the drone at 2000 feet. So there is no difference between that and 3 miles that I tested. Thanks anyway
Hi buddy I've got both mavic mini and mini 2 and I've found the range extenders on mavic mini helped heaps. I'm hoping there's going to be some updates for mini 2 because I'm not really impressed with a Mini 2.
Hi, do you find that the mini 2 have better transmission than the mavic mini with range extender? Which range extender do you use? I use Alien Tech on my Mavic mini.
@@maximelarocque4128 whats the difference in them alientech than the normal hensych range extenders? I actually get sooo smooth and over 8000ft with my mavic mini and my mini 2 doesnt do it as good no matter the setting. With the range extenders and fcc the mavic mini absolutely abliterates the mini 2
Im very sympathetic to drone pilots because of this very strict rule re visual flight rules. It seems to me that most drone pilots simply don’t follow that rule.
cool so this ISNT a range test. at a 100 metere height and 200 meteres away i wouldnt be able to see it sooooo, this video is irrelivant. Distance is irrelevant if strictly acting within the law. This video is the equivelant of doint a top speed test on 2 motorcycles, but neither is alowed to go above 100km/h because thats the speed limit. POINTLESS.
Mavic Mini and Mini2 drones are the same (on hardware), the difference is just the controller of Mini which switch Wifi signal and they call that Ocusync2 (but its just wifi dynamic switching between 2.4 Ghz and 5.8 ghz). They could have allowed Mini 2 Controller to Work on Mavic Mini but they didn't so that people are forced to upgrade and buy the Mini 2
Sooooo you must have unbelievable eyesight(maybe it's the glasses?). You still have good V.L.O.S. at 1200 feet?!! Let alone 2,000 feet?! Wow! It almost makes you wonder why they give these drones such incredible range? I mean, NOBODY feels comfortable going beyond V.L.O.S. right? :-) LOL
Nice video man cool drone but I'm not going to wast anymore money on that tiny drone I like my dji mavric air 2 drone better I don't care about how quite they are I like the noise out of it I like my drone better then that mini drone lol great video
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I bought the DJI mini 2 4 days after it came out and I've gone 8000 feet with absolutely no transmission cut out and I was going 36mph doing so so that little thing is a beast.
Dang! You’re willing to be a bit more risky than myself ;). I’ve gotta play it safe because I am a Part 107 holder and can’t risk losing that! Also, fines aren’t cool either
@@carsonmtech Yeah also just so you know must of that 8000-foot flight was over the woods. Also, I am not a part 107 holder since the last time a had a drone over 250grams I was 10. That's one of the most awesome parts of the mini is you don't need to be a part 107 holder.
@@gabegold4629 and what about mini ?
It's crazy all that they have packed into this drone. Really a testiment to how far the tech has come. Great video as always!!
For sure. It’s pretty incredible, even with my complaints from the video last week. Thanks Rocco for always supporting the channel!
You probably dont give a shit but if you're stoned like me atm you can watch pretty much all the new series on Instaflixxer. I've been binge watching with my brother lately :)
@Julius Jaxxon yea, have been using Instaflixxer for since november myself :)
I own both a mavic mini and a air 2. I fly in a region where there is no wifi interference or obstructions and flat terrain. I've flown my air 2 out 24,000 feet and back. I have flown my mini with yagi 5.8 ghz range extenders out 16,000 feet and back. Both birds range in my case is limited by battery life. In the environment I fly, remember no wifi interference, I actually have less signal breakup issue with the mini 5.8 ghz than the air 2 ocuusync. With the air 2 ocuusync I have to keep increasing altitude in order to keep a strong enough signal to not have fpv breakup. At 24,000 feet out I have to be at 300 ft elevation to keep a decent fpv. On the other hand the mini on 5.8 ghz I can put it up to 100 ft elevation and fly the entire distance out and back without fpv signsl drop. I've also found at maximum distance the ocuusync is much more critical of needing the controller antenna pointed directly to the bird than the 5.8 ghz yagi antenna. I'm sure if you are flying where there is a lot of wifi congestion the ocuusync will perform better. Also I want to make it clear I am not in any way trying to discourage anyone from buying a ocuusync technology drone.
Hi Carson Miller my orientation display the compass that in the centre down on screen not working on screen is it OFF or something else plz tell
Hi, I have a mini 2 SE and the option "please check it on the map" is lost I only ear "home point is been updated, do you know how to get this part back. Thank you
The Mini 2 doesnt have enough battery life to need range extenders. That would be a waste of money. Besides that, in most countries you have to be in VLOS, so why go beyond the current range ?
Hey Carson!
What computer do you use to edit your videos? I really want to learn how to edit.
they also sell range extenders to boost the controller strength and maximum range but no need if you want to keep the drone in line of sight.
Will the Mini 2 require remote id?
You can get a decent set of yagis antennas for the mini 2 that just snap on the top of the antenna
Hey Carson could you do a mini 2 vs air 2 please
That could make for an interesting video!
You should do a dji mavic pro vs mini 2 range test
That one would probably actually require going a further distance away in order to see differences, but the Mini 2 would surprisingly likely come out on top. Theoretically it should at least. It is a newer drone with newer tech though so I wouldn’t be super surprised if it was able to come out atop :)!
True I have a mavic pro and just wanted to see the difference
I have to say it’s completely wrong for the mavicc mini 1 because in the country I got mine easily 2 miles max is 2.5 miles but yours didn’t go far because of all the power lines and phones
Hey Carson... Enjoyed your comparison. The Mini 2 definitely has plus features.
Glad you mentioned that you are not going to do "Extended Range" testing beyond VLOS, and your reason(s).
With the size of the Mini and Mini 2, they would probably vanish from view within 500 - 1000' - depending on one's eye sight and sky background. Cloudy? It would probably go 'poof' by 500'.
If your viewers are really that interested in seeing how far the Mini or any DJI drone will go, there are plenty of TH-camrs out their to accommodate their desires. I'm guessing those guys are not Part 107 Certified pilots, therefore have very little to lose (maybe). They certainly don't have an FAA Pilot's certificate to lose. I've watched more than one of those guys have their drones fall from the sky far from the Home Point, by ignoring and then canceling their battery Low Warning message.
Happy Holidays to you and your family.
I see and hear people’s Signal issues, when telemetry shows flying at 15-20m!! It would amaze and teach people the importance of the correct antenna adjustment, but in my experience if ever any trouble with reception, raise your quads altitude, and signal will regain almost immediately. With only a hand full of flights with the Mini2, and some time to inspect some things, I question this quad having true Occu Sync, since my beginning with Occu Sync have found it to be ROCK SOLID, and more forgiving around objects and obstructions between the drone and transmitter, but not at all the same with the Mini2, wondering if it’s a very limited OS system!! With that said I know there has been some issues with Fly App which results in poor performance, and DJI will quickly fix the problem and the Mavic family of quads will perform perfect once again. Thanks for sharing your content without bias opinions, your homes is refreshing, stay flying my Mavic friend,😎
I am getting a Mavic Mini and I had a question. If I lose the signal to the drone will it return to home or do I need to move closer to the drone to reestablish the signal?
I have the same question 🙏🏽
There is a safety future in the settings that is turned on by default on what the drone should do if it loses signal. 3 options, land where its at, stay in the air, or return to home. Return to home is set by default.
@@izyg9274 Thank you very much!
@@jparmenter45fan09 no problem, just keep in mind that "return to home" can struggle in windy conditions.
which one u recommend??
Why The mini2 are vibrate their gimbal camera not like the mini1 are stable ?
Your drone is broken? I get 4000m with my Mini 2
dji mini 2 is much more better than mavic mini 1 in case of connectivity
As always another great video. Happy Holidays to you and your family
You too!
how long do they take to come i ordered mine yesterday?
how’s the drone and which one you get
@@tastypotato2732 i got the mini 2 and it’s actually good i just broke my camera after a crash unfortunately
@@LINOOOOOOO where’d you buy it from, i’m looking to get one but my iphone location thing is kinda messed up, can you return it if something malfunctions
@@tastypotato2732 i’m not really sure about the returning stuff but i ordered mine off the dji store app
When you live in the middle of nowhere range isn’t an issue. I live in a place where I can’t send my air 2 or mini more then a half mile occusync or WiFi. These tests are only good for your location. No offense by middle of nowhere, just an observation. I live in a busy area.
Thanks for this video. My concern is how it is even possible to use a drone for many functions when you are NOT using line of sight to guide the drone. These things are so tiny that after 40 or 50 feet above the ground you can barely see it. Even going more than 200-400 feet away from you makes the drone too tiny to see. So, I think that clearly drone operators are not really following the FAA rule of LOS. That said, I'm really excited about getting the mini2 and using it for international documentary films. Thanks again for your video!
He could not see that at 2000ft so he just broke that exact rule lol
When the signal fluctuates...... ever think about stop, hover and check the signal. Then instead of turning around...... just come back in reverse. Seems to me the signal is better.
It’s good that you shared the regulations but there is no way you could’ve seen the drone at 2000 feet. So there is no difference between that and 3 miles that I tested. Thanks anyway
Great video Carson, your production & content is always top notch.
Hi buddy I've got both mavic mini and mini 2 and I've found the range extenders on mavic mini helped heaps. I'm hoping there's going to be some updates for mini 2 because I'm not really impressed with a Mini 2.
Hi, do you find that the mini 2 have better transmission than the mavic mini with range extender? Which range extender do you use? I use Alien Tech on my Mavic mini.
@@maximelarocque4128 whats the difference in them alientech than the normal hensych range extenders? I actually get sooo smooth and over 8000ft with my mavic mini and my mini 2 doesnt do it as good no matter the setting. With the range extenders and fcc the mavic mini absolutely abliterates the mini 2
How can you do this when rules say you have to have eye sight on it while flying ?
I hope you have a great holidays
Thanks David, you too!
both is wifi techology, ocuusync is just "coded" better, so it's less interference etc..
DJI Phantom 3 vs Mavic mini 2
Please...
I loved the video good work👍👍👍👍👍
Are u doing a giveaway
Hmm I wasn’t planning on any but maybe in early 2021!
great videos. keep up the good work
Thank you :)! You as well!
Occusync 2.0 🤩
Watched another TH-camer fly his mini 2 5 miles away. It was nuts!
DANG.
We have to see the drone always when flying
Im very sympathetic to drone pilots because of this very strict rule re visual flight rules. It seems to me that most drone pilots simply don’t follow that rule.
very very interestng video thanks for sharing :D
I love ocusync 2.0 just insane range
Thanks for putting my comment in the video
Great information !
Thanks ! i need this comparising :)
cool so this ISNT a range test. at a 100 metere height and 200 meteres away i wouldnt be able to see it sooooo, this video is irrelivant. Distance is irrelevant if strictly acting within the law. This video is the equivelant of doint a top speed test on 2 motorcycles, but neither is alowed to go above 100km/h because thats the speed limit. POINTLESS.
WAnts to do a range test video, stops at 2000ft... lost my time.
dji mini 2 much better drone might get one for xmas thanks for sharing carson miller
the mini 2 is a beast took mine 2 miles with no problem🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
They probably do know about VLOS, You've just snitched on alot of TH-cam channels.
Can I use the new mini 2s controller on the mavic zoom?
Mavic Mini and Mini2 drones are the same (on hardware), the difference is just the controller of Mini which switch Wifi signal and they call that Ocusync2 (but its just wifi dynamic switching between 2.4 Ghz and 5.8 ghz). They could have allowed Mini 2 Controller to Work on Mavic Mini but they didn't so that people are forced to upgrade and buy the Mini 2
Y call it a range test is ur not testing the range
If only they had put ocusync 2.0 on the first mini
When doing a range test you need to go 400feet for the best results
400 out to max is for the drone YTers with balls
Sooooo you must have unbelievable eyesight(maybe it's the glasses?).
You still have good V.L.O.S. at 1200 feet?!!
Let alone 2,000 feet?!
Wow!
It almost makes you wonder why they give these drones such incredible range?
I mean, NOBODY feels comfortable going beyond V.L.O.S. right?
:-) LOL
If he is going to bring up VLOS then he should practice what he preaches. There is no way he going to see that little drone 1200 feet away.
My mini 2 only goes 200 meters it’s ass
@@michaelriecher5632i can see it 1500 feet away but i can prob do 3000 feet i just cant look at the video and im scared of birds
You should go in wild not in city
I think I am first
Yes you were!
@@carsonmtech 🙃😁
Plus u dont look at drone once lol
Nice video man cool drone but I'm not going to wast anymore money on that tiny drone I like my dji mavric air 2 drone better I don't care about how quite they are I like the noise out of it I like my drone better then that mini drone lol great video
Who else is looking for the comment from angry bri'ish man