At last! Someone who finally gets to the point re having full control over the excellent camera with the simplicity of using a phone and not having to get a controller out. I don't need 100m. WiFi and 50m for getting quick, high quality images is what I want.
This exactly! Most youtubers compare flip to M4P which is almost twice the price and then are disappointed it isn´t as good. That´s what happens when you have shelves full of drones and don´t even have to pay for them.
The Flip is a innovative awesome drone. I sold my Neo and bought the Flip next to the Mini 4 Pro and Air 3. Compared to the Neo: 1. Better battery life, 2. More quiet, 3. Also good prop protection and bigger props, more powerfull, 4 Better camera, 5. Awesome automatic on/off system, DJI should do this for all new drones, 6. If birds attack the drone less chance of crash because of the closed prop design. Etc so simply awesome in my personal opinion. The future of drone design? Greetings from 🇳🇱
Komen er Flip video's op jou kanaal? Ik zit er ook aan te denken om mijn Neo te vervangen voor de Flip. Hopelijk komt er dan wel een fpv update want momenteel vlieg ik bijna alleen maar fpv met de Neo.
@SkydiveToma , jazeker. Ik ga dit weekend enkele vluchten maken en zal in de loop van volgende week een video hiervan uploaden. Ook met de Neo heb ik goede video's kunnen maken, maar de Flip heeft een betere camera. Dit is op een groter scherm goed zichtbaar. Ook bij weinig licht heeft de Neo een duidelijk slechtere video kwaliteit.
@@gekoldronevideos Top, ik houd het in de gaten 😉 De Neo video's heb ik een hele tijd geleden al gezien en geliked op jou kanaal, vandaar mijn vraag over de Flip 😃 Mooie beelden zijn het 👍🏾
Another reviewer said the gimbal is incredibly fragile. It's probably not good to test it hitting anything head-on! Of course, battery life will be better than the Neo, the Flip battery capacity is more than 2x the capacity of the Neo and 20% more than the standard Mini 3/4 pro battery. Yet the m3p still lasts longer. The Flip currently can not track objects. Only people. Everyone had the hype that the Flip was going to get lidar and perform as good as the Air3s. Sadly, it's got a barely working infared sensor that sometimes works and only in certain modes. Poor wind resistance compared to the mini series. As a beginner drone not a great choice compared to the Neo as you can crash the Neo all day and never risk breaking anything, the Flip may cause frustration should you break that camera gimbal as mentioned by another reviewer. I can see why the Flip does not support FPV as DJI obviously knows it's not as robust as the Neo.
It’s so funny. The first minutes when you talk about it, it’s exactly - and I mean 1:1 - what I thought about it myself 😅 I did the product shoot of the Flip for DJI and had the chance to test it for 3 months. At first I was skeptical, but I warmed up to it pretty fast. I’m in the game 8 years myself so I’m used to other, bigger birds. But well, as you say: it’s not really made for us. It’s for beginners, vloggers and travelers. And those ppl get a great product with very nice camera for a budget 😎👌 Ps: for everyone wondering: it’s louder than the mini4 pro but Avata1 and Neo are louder than the flip
Good to hear your thoughts! When comparing the price of the Flymore Combo it's 'only' £300 more to get the Mini 4 Pro but that equates to double when you buy the drone + controller. For a 10-bit 4K flying camera, the Flip seems like a good deal to me.
Hey Stewart and Alina, your delivery style is so engaging and so 'on point' for the average buyer, or wanna be buyer - neither OTT nor lacking, you nailed it. Well done and please keep up the great videos. 😁
I own a DJI Mavic Mini Fly More Drone Combo since 2019. Yes I can’t film 4K and obstacle avoidance is not as great at later generations but that light weight remote control, being able to just plug my phone and launch… I still haven’t need to upgrade. I started with a dji ryze tello and the change of experience I had when I got my mavic mini was incredible.
I also have the first [Mavic] Mini, and flying with its smaller black controller only a WiFi signal, not even nearly as good as the Mini 2 with O2 signal. Having said that, obviously the O4 drone’s & controllers are much better and provide confidence that you won’t unnecessarily have a fly-away 😂
I have a little request of a video please. A lot of users probably skipped a lot of models. Can you compare the camera of a modern cheap drone with an older more expensive (Mavic or so)? What older expensive model would the flip camera be compared to?
I felt your pain when you described the Flip taking off sideways from your hand. I had a lanyard that would unclip itself from the RC2 controller, and one fine day, it did so, sending an Air 3 hauling across a park, directly at a group of unsuspecting, innocent bystanders, sending THEM in every direction. Fortunately, everyone found their good humor. No lawsuits were initiated. I don't know what to make of the flip. It's on its way to me, but I'm not sure how we will get along. I'll stay open minded!
I wonder if the speed is limited (28-29kph) through firmware due to autonomous tracking capabilities and maybe they can increase the speed as the tracking algorithms upgrade through firmware. Currently that 28kph speed is too slow for me if I were to use it autonomously. Although I’ve had DJI Minis over the years I rarely use them anymore since the Hover X1 and now the Hover X1 Pro which I got last year. With the continued firmware improvements coming out regularly on that the autonomous modes are getting varied and really good and tracking you at 43kph is useful to my on my gravel cycling adventures. It’s so good not to need a controller (although I agot the controller sticks too but rarely use them) and slip it into the jersey pocket to take on a ride and use all the autonomous modes to capture your adventure from different angles, no remote, it’s great. It’s 120fps slow-motion is only 1080P but you can shoot 4K 60fps and that gives some room to slow in post. If the DJI flip was faster and with a bunch of extra modes it could be good too
I like it been playing with it for 2 days now. I agree its not really a 'drone' more a flying action cam for photo's and some video. I do wonder if DJI should not make a new controller (hear me out heh). The issue with the phone is the range and no return to home etc etc. What they should do is make a magsafe 'block' the size of iphones/android that you can clip on the back (say 15mm think max) that has 2 antennas flipping out. Small cable to attach to phone usb-c. Inside the O4 chipset and maybe some battery bank to change/keep phone/O4 chip going. This would be way smaller and enough for many things and resolve some of the issues. Fold antennas in and put it back (with the phone) in your pocket. It could also have a beacon inside (once thats one) so even in your pocket it could track you.
Love the sound of that! I always enjoyed the Mavic 2 Pro controller and the original Mavic Air controller. Given that you have your phone with you anyway, they were small and easy to carry. For me, portability is important so even hooking the new controllers up to a bike for example is a pain in the backside because they are so big and heavy. But the O4 transmission, battery life, screen quality etc is very good so it's a tradeoff. Like your idea though!
Best review so far. Straight to the point and to the important info's. My first drone was the Neo and now I have the Mini 4 Pro as well. This could replace my Neo if I'm able to buy just the Flip without the controller because I already have the RC2 from the Mini 4 Pro.
I am more a family travel video and motorcycle touring. I own DJI Pocket 2 , Pocket 3 , Insta 360 acepro 2 . I dont have a drone yet . but this DJI Flip sure will be my 1st drone. this product's target market is for people like me not for drone enthusiast who already have mini , air , mavic 😊 and talk shit about this drone. here in Indonesia the Flip price in US$ is : $400 , $550, $650 (combo) $400 drone with RC , 1/1.3 camera sensor its a good deal😊
We love our NEO. Would love it to be able have control over camera from phone and to change the quickshot options on the drone. I just wait for the upgraded NEO... more than enough for us. It was great to take home to Europe and around Australia which we call home.
Thanks so much! I do not own a drone. I was tempted to buy the mini3 a few years ago but bought another Fuji instead. We will be walking the Herriot Way in Yorkshire this coming September. At first I thought the Flip would be a great companion, especially since we will be packing light for our walks. I was drawn to the idea of flying it with either no controller or using the iPhone to control it. However, the more I learned, the more I'm concerned I'll not be able to get the kind of shots I want to take. Add to that the 30fps limitation since I use 24fps timeline for my videos I edit in DaVinci Resolve. The camera control limitation also concerns me because I like to film with ND filters to allow me to get at least close to a 180 degree shutter for my footage. Now I'm torn. I want the features of the mini4, but I don't want the bulk of the controller when walking. I'd rather get in at a lower price point as well. Finally, I saw you using the Flip like a Pocket. How did that work for you?
FYI, the 30fps limitation is only for the Quickshots and all the drones have this for some reason. Between the Neo and the Flip, it's an easy win for the Flip for image quality. Those two are the only two with mobile control and both are restricted unfortunately so you might have to just deal with carrying the controller. You can get some decent handheld gimbal shots - it's not a substitute for a Pocket but you can still get good shots with it.
At first I was not impressed at all. I felt that, since I cannot buy a Flip without controller ( I already have one), it was a bit of a waste. BUT...as you say Stewart...it is not aimed at those of us who have been flying for years and have a collection of DJI drones. First or starter drone which will encourage new people into the hobby and who will then go on to buy more advanced models. Thanks!
You’ve got the right perspective here, especially your comments on the drone community and the almost toxic immediate backlash this has garnered, not unlike what happened with the Neo.
Has no one in the drone community ever fed a horse ? You stretch out your fingers to ensure the teeth don’t reach a pinkie. I’ve had the Neo for fun since mid December. It’s an absolute blast. The upgrade in camera comparing the drone cost Neo v Flip is incredibly good value. The rc2 controller is £300 on its own. So you’re paying £250 for the Flip. Curry’s earlier today had the Neo at £119 , and I suspect the Flip price will fall too. The Mini 4 pro would be in my bag if I could justify the price. It’s clearly a bargain. But it’s still kind of £1k … that’s not a cheap hobby. The Neo with goggles and motion controller fly more cost me a little under £350 on a deal. Insanely good fun. If I now buy the Flip with RC2 I’m getting a controller that I can use immediately on both Neo and flip, and if I pick up a mini 4 pro one day it’ll work on that too. This is a fabulous time to get into drone photography while giving the kids/grandkids some joy, and I’m able to use footage with my work to help with that too. I’m a happy bunny !
Agree with everything you say (although I've never fed a horse...!). Strip out the price of the controller and the Flip is at least half the price of the Mini 4 Pro. Amazing times to be able to get a 10-bit, 4K camera that flies and follows you around for that kind of price.
its a unique product.. much larger than I thought it would be .. I have a mini pro 3 for my business and a neo for fun, which it really is because of the fact you can take off and land easily from your hand so fast startup for fun around the family.. and the fon as a controller works for me with neo since if I need more out of a drone I just use the mp3.. good to see the conversation 😂 instead of a "review"
I dont have any drones so atm i am interested to buy Flip. It would be nice to have better collision detection, but mini 4 pro is here twice more expensive. Neo looks a toy, but has similar features but in a smaller size, without as many gimbal motors as Flip. Flip makes more sound, maybe thats ok. But it does not have FPV support like Neo has. So, why i am interested to get Flip is the option to use it without controllers or phone. I would use it to take photos or short videos quickly while travelling, for example. Tracking car/bikes would be nice to have, but i hope it could track bicycles.
I'm not sure if it's firmware, or how the flip processes the images, but for me even my mini 3 pro pics look a bit better. I'm going to do a side by side with the same settings and have a look. And actually I'll need to double check the settings again.
Excellent review as always. I was interested in what you said about no object tracking. This came up elsewhere and was disputed. It seems that objects can be tracked in POV etc. They can even be tracked with the Neo. As to the question of who is this 'drone' for, I work as a TV Director and since it can be flown really close to people, I can imagine it having a great usage with my actors. I'm not interested in using it in hostile conditions, just quite low down for B roll footage. As for the noise, there's no problem since we would record a guide track for dialogue - if any - and add any ADR in post. Other drones might be 'better' but I have to think of the safety aspect...
Great content and video. Us consumers are weird...we kinda loved the Neo but whined about picture quality, speed and size/wind resistant... ...so we get awesome picture quality, improved resistance and more speed... ...and we whine about the design. 😂
Have a DJI mavic 2 zoom and had no intention of changing as I dont use it much. Then I saw others videos in the dark (less than 30m away) taking photos or video and saw the quality looked way better than the zoom 2 in the dark. I dont use alot of the features on the zoom so wouldnt miss them. The only issue Id have is sensors but then again can just manage that where I fly it. The thing I dont want is a replacement for my old DJI mini. That was a disaster for loosing connections, flying away dropping out of the sky, so I dont want to go back there. The 1000€ plus drones are just not worth while for the use I have but this would be interesting.
The problem is you cant compare the price against the RRP of those other drones. At this point the Mini 4 Pro and other alternatives are readily & regularly available at a discount, refurb, used etc. It makes the Flip feel like a product without a place.
I feel like this is a deadend product line like the NEO. It really doesn't have anywhere to go from here. I believe a Mini 5 Pro has a future with some exciting possibilities. Also, the Flop should have fit into CAT 1 designation. Keeping my money for now.
Excellent revie..... eh... wisdom there :) Thanks Stewart. Think I'm going to sell my Neo, ignore the Flip, and wait for the Mini 5 to come out. Still rocking my Air 2 :) I'm not a Tik Toker... just wanting to capture my biking travels.
I'm sure there's a market for it (somewhere) Seems like DJI have created a drone that didn't really need creating, for a gap in the market that wasnt actually there? I held off with the Mini 4, the Neo and now this.
I have a question for you or maybe it could be an idea for a future video content... do you have any tips on how to capture quick videos of landmarks/landscapes? I'm going on a trip soon but we're going from one city to another with limited time. Also I don't want my wife to be bored while I try to get that perfect shot 😂.
Hi, surely if this is designed for a first time drone flyers wouldn't it be important that it was stable whilst flying? And the avoidance sensor actually worked well? Hand landing a blender? Not great at taking off the ground? Is this not a attempt at trying to compete with the new hover air max 1? Should this be called DJI flop? People would be better off buying a mini 3 pro Which can be purchased for similar money.
Anyone considering the Flip, wait until Best Buy or US based suppliers get stock. FYI Amazon does not yet have US stock so don't buy there yet either. I ordered one and it is now stuck in a warehouse awaiting customs clearance. According to the information sent to me by UPS it is due to missing information on the customs forms. Either way, unless you like gambling with the possibility of waiting weeks to get your drone, just don't buy it yet. I ordered the Flip because DJI claimed they fixed the issues with customs, but didn't see the reviewer that made a video saying they missed making their launch review because of a customs issue. If my drone hasn't left that warehouse in the next 48 hours I am getting initiating a refund. One thing to note, the shipper may reach out for your SSN in the process.
I think the biggest drawback is it being labeled by DJI as having a level-5 wind resistance 😆🤣😂 Why don’t you do some extreme wind comparisons between your Flip and the Mini 4 Pro ???
It's all a flop since Air2s if you ask me but people keep buying these minor updates/downgrades of a drones. One gotta skip at least two generations for a real world improvement. Speaking from the point of poor consumer of course 😅
My old phantom 4 pro v2 still does the job for me and cheap! Pick them up 2nd hand cheap these days. Just don't think you will be too stealth with it and going o/s well yeh air2s
It seems like an odd release so close to the Neo. I do like the folding mechanism, the Mini3/4 system always seems a bit fiddly. but it is an UGLY drone :)
It's ugly. It's loud. It's too big for what it offers. Let's call it what it is. A horrible answer to the Max Pro that came out a few months ago that does all of the moves and follow far better. To call this anything but a money grab is not accurate.
At last! Someone who finally gets to the point re having full control over the excellent camera with the simplicity of using a phone and not having to get a controller out. I don't need 100m. WiFi and 50m for getting quick, high quality images is what I want.
This exactly! Most youtubers compare flip to M4P which is almost twice the price and then are disappointed it isn´t as good. That´s what happens when you have shelves full of drones and don´t even have to pay for them.
The Flip is a innovative awesome drone. I sold my Neo and bought the Flip next to the Mini 4 Pro and Air 3. Compared to the Neo: 1. Better battery life, 2. More quiet, 3. Also good prop protection and bigger props, more powerfull, 4 Better camera, 5. Awesome automatic on/off system, DJI should do this for all new drones, 6. If birds attack the drone less chance of crash because of the closed prop design. Etc so simply awesome in my personal opinion. The future of drone design? Greetings from 🇳🇱
Appreciate your comment!
Komen er Flip video's op jou kanaal? Ik zit er ook aan te denken om mijn Neo te vervangen voor de Flip. Hopelijk komt er dan wel een fpv update want momenteel vlieg ik bijna alleen maar fpv met de Neo.
@SkydiveToma , jazeker. Ik ga dit weekend enkele vluchten maken en zal in de loop van volgende week een video hiervan uploaden. Ook met de Neo heb ik goede video's kunnen maken, maar de Flip heeft een betere camera. Dit is op een groter scherm goed zichtbaar. Ook bij weinig licht heeft de Neo een duidelijk slechtere video kwaliteit.
@@gekoldronevideos Top, ik houd het in de gaten 😉 De Neo video's heb ik een hele tijd geleden al gezien en geliked op jou kanaal, vandaar mijn vraag over de Flip 😃 Mooie beelden zijn het 👍🏾
Another reviewer said the gimbal is incredibly fragile. It's probably not good to test it hitting anything head-on! Of course, battery life will be better than the Neo, the Flip battery capacity is more than 2x the capacity of the Neo and 20% more than the standard Mini 3/4 pro battery. Yet the m3p still lasts longer. The Flip currently can not track objects. Only people. Everyone had the hype that the Flip was going to get lidar and perform as good as the Air3s. Sadly, it's got a barely working infared sensor that sometimes works and only in certain modes. Poor wind resistance compared to the mini series. As a beginner drone not a great choice compared to the Neo as you can crash the Neo all day and never risk breaking anything, the Flip may cause frustration should you break that camera gimbal as mentioned by another reviewer. I can see why the Flip does not support FPV as DJI obviously knows it's not as robust as the Neo.
Brother, no other drone channel even comes close to yours. Thanks for all you do. 🇨🇦
100% agree ! I was just about to say the same myself
I like this comment!
It’s so funny. The first minutes when you talk about it, it’s exactly - and I mean 1:1 - what I thought about it myself 😅
I did the product shoot of the Flip for DJI and had the chance to test it for 3 months. At first I was skeptical, but I warmed up to it pretty fast.
I’m in the game 8 years myself so I’m used to other, bigger birds. But well, as you say: it’s not really made for us. It’s for beginners, vloggers and travelers. And those ppl get a great product with very nice camera for a budget 😎👌
Ps: for everyone wondering: it’s louder than the mini4 pro but Avata1 and Neo are louder than the flip
Good to hear your thoughts! When comparing the price of the Flymore Combo it's 'only' £300 more to get the Mini 4 Pro but that equates to double when you buy the drone + controller. For a 10-bit 4K flying camera, the Flip seems like a good deal to me.
Fantastic fully comprehensive review Stewart! You’ve got some amazing shots in there too!
Hey Stewart and Alina, your delivery style is so engaging and so 'on point' for the average buyer, or wanna be buyer - neither OTT nor lacking, you nailed it.
Well done and please keep up the great videos. 😁
That's the goal thank you!!
Thank you for getting to the point and no blablabla. 💪👍
I own a DJI Mavic Mini Fly More Drone Combo since 2019. Yes I can’t film 4K and obstacle avoidance is not as great at later generations but that light weight remote control, being able to just plug my phone and launch… I still haven’t need to upgrade. I started with a dji ryze tello and the change of experience I had when I got my mavic mini was incredible.
As always, it's what you do with the drone that counts! Good to hear your thoughts.
this first mini is outdated . not worth 100$
I also have the first [Mavic] Mini, and flying with its smaller black controller only a WiFi signal, not even nearly as good as the Mini 2 with O2 signal. Having said that, obviously the O4 drone’s & controllers are much better and provide confidence that you won’t unnecessarily have a fly-away 😂
THANK YOU for a interesting video! I do like the Flip, it’s a great drone 👍
The best review I’ve seen of the Flip so far. Great work
Thank you!!
It's a different kind of drone, that's for sure. I'm glad your starting to like it. Great review, thanks for sharing.
I have a little request of a video please. A lot of users probably skipped a lot of models. Can you compare the camera of a modern cheap drone with an older more expensive (Mavic or so)?
What older expensive model would the flip camera be compared to?
Good idea. The Air 2S is one of the best older drones. 1" sensor - it would hold its own against almost anything today.
I felt your pain when you described the Flip taking off sideways from your hand. I had a lanyard that would unclip itself from the RC2 controller, and one fine day, it did so, sending an Air 3 hauling across a park, directly at a group of unsuspecting, innocent bystanders, sending THEM in every direction. Fortunately, everyone found their good humor. No lawsuits were initiated. I don't know what to make of the flip. It's on its way to me, but I'm not sure how we will get along. I'll stay open minded!
Definitely not a good day if you get sued flying a drone!
the game changer is that you can fly the thing without the controller and that you can record audio.
I wonder if the speed is limited (28-29kph) through firmware due to autonomous tracking capabilities and maybe they can increase the speed as the tracking algorithms upgrade through firmware. Currently that 28kph speed is too slow for me if I were to use it autonomously.
Although I’ve had DJI Minis over the years I rarely use them anymore since the Hover X1 and now the Hover X1 Pro which I got last year. With the continued firmware improvements coming out regularly on that the autonomous modes are getting varied and really good and tracking you at 43kph is useful to my on my gravel cycling adventures. It’s so good not to need a controller (although I agot the controller sticks too but rarely use them) and slip it into the jersey pocket to take on a ride and use all the autonomous modes to capture your adventure from different angles, no remote, it’s great. It’s 120fps slow-motion is only 1080P but you can shoot 4K 60fps and that gives some room to slow in post.
If the DJI flip was faster and with a bunch of extra modes it could be good too
Great to hear your thoughts from your experience!
I like it been playing with it for 2 days now. I agree its not really a 'drone' more a flying action cam for photo's and some video. I do wonder if DJI should not make a new controller (hear me out heh). The issue with the phone is the range and no return to home etc etc. What they should do is make a magsafe 'block' the size of iphones/android that you can clip on the back (say 15mm think max) that has 2 antennas flipping out. Small cable to attach to phone usb-c. Inside the O4 chipset and maybe some battery bank to change/keep phone/O4 chip going. This would be way smaller and enough for many things and resolve some of the issues. Fold antennas in and put it back (with the phone) in your pocket. It could also have a beacon inside (once thats one) so even in your pocket it could track you.
Love the sound of that! I always enjoyed the Mavic 2 Pro controller and the original Mavic Air controller. Given that you have your phone with you anyway, they were small and easy to carry. For me, portability is important so even hooking the new controllers up to a bike for example is a pain in the backside because they are so big and heavy. But the O4 transmission, battery life, screen quality etc is very good so it's a tradeoff. Like your idea though!
Best review so far. Straight to the point and to the important info's.
My first drone was the Neo and now I have the Mini 4 Pro as well. This could replace my Neo if I'm able to buy just the Flip without the controller because I already have the RC2 from the Mini 4 Pro.
I am more a family travel video and motorcycle touring. I own DJI Pocket 2 , Pocket 3 , Insta 360 acepro 2 . I dont have a drone yet . but this DJI Flip sure will be my 1st drone. this product's target market is for people like me not for drone enthusiast who already have mini , air , mavic 😊 and talk shit about this drone.
here in Indonesia the Flip price in US$ is :
$400 , $550, $650 (combo)
$400 drone with RC , 1/1.3 camera sensor its a good deal😊
Totally agree.
We love our NEO. Would love it to be able have control over camera from phone and to change the quickshot options on the drone. I just wait for the upgraded NEO... more than enough for us. It was great to take home to Europe and around Australia which we call home.
Thanks so much! I do not own a drone. I was tempted to buy the mini3 a few years ago but bought another Fuji instead.
We will be walking the Herriot Way in Yorkshire this coming September. At first I thought the Flip would be a great companion, especially since we will be packing light for our walks. I was drawn to the idea of flying it with either no controller or using the iPhone to control it. However, the more I learned, the more I'm concerned I'll not be able to get the kind of shots I want to take. Add to that the 30fps limitation since I use 24fps timeline for my videos I edit in DaVinci Resolve.
The camera control limitation also concerns me because I like to film with ND filters to allow me to get at least close to a 180 degree shutter for my footage.
Now I'm torn. I want the features of the mini4, but I don't want the bulk of the controller when walking. I'd rather get in at a lower price point as well. Finally, I saw you using the Flip like a Pocket. How did that work for you?
FYI, the 30fps limitation is only for the Quickshots and all the drones have this for some reason. Between the Neo and the Flip, it's an easy win for the Flip for image quality. Those two are the only two with mobile control and both are restricted unfortunately so you might have to just deal with carrying the controller. You can get some decent handheld gimbal shots - it's not a substitute for a Pocket but you can still get good shots with it.
At first I was not impressed at all. I felt that, since I cannot buy a Flip without controller ( I already have one), it was a bit of a waste.
BUT...as you say Stewart...it is not aimed at those of us who have been flying for years and have a collection of DJI drones.
First or starter drone which will encourage new people into the hobby and who will then go on to buy more advanced models.
Thanks!
You’ve got the right perspective here, especially your comments on the drone community and the almost toxic immediate backlash this has garnered, not unlike what happened with the Neo.
Sure does.
A very enlightening video, thank you very much for it
Has no one in the drone community ever fed a horse ?
You stretch out your fingers to ensure the teeth don’t reach a pinkie.
I’ve had the Neo for fun since mid December. It’s an absolute blast. The upgrade in camera comparing the drone cost Neo v Flip is incredibly good value.
The rc2 controller is £300 on its own. So you’re paying £250 for the Flip. Curry’s earlier today had the Neo at £119 , and I suspect the Flip price will fall too.
The Mini 4 pro would be in my bag if I could justify the price. It’s clearly a bargain. But it’s still kind of £1k … that’s not a cheap hobby.
The Neo with goggles and motion controller fly more cost me a little under £350 on a deal. Insanely good fun.
If I now buy the Flip with RC2 I’m getting a controller that I can use immediately on both Neo and flip, and if I pick up a mini 4 pro one day it’ll work on that too.
This is a fabulous time to get into drone photography while giving the kids/grandkids some joy, and I’m able to use footage with my work to help with that too.
I’m a happy bunny !
Agree with everything you say (although I've never fed a horse...!). Strip out the price of the controller and the Flip is at least half the price of the Mini 4 Pro. Amazing times to be able to get a 10-bit, 4K camera that flies and follows you around for that kind of price.
its a unique product.. much larger than I thought it would be .. I have a mini pro 3 for my business and a neo for fun, which it really is because of the fact you can take off and land easily from your hand so fast startup for fun around the family.. and the fon as a controller works for me with neo since if I need more out of a drone I just use the mp3.. good to see the conversation 😂 instead of a "review"
Exchange of wisdom
I dont have any drones so atm i am interested to buy Flip. It would be nice to have better collision detection, but mini 4 pro is here twice more expensive. Neo looks a toy, but has similar features but in a smaller size, without as many gimbal motors as Flip. Flip makes more sound, maybe thats ok. But it does not have FPV support like Neo has.
So, why i am interested to get Flip is the option to use it without controllers or phone. I would use it to take photos or short videos quickly while travelling, for example. Tracking car/bikes would be nice to have, but i hope it could track bicycles.
I'm not sure if it's firmware, or how the flip processes the images, but for me even my mini 3 pro pics look a bit better. I'm going to do a side by side with the same settings and have a look. And actually I'll need to double check the settings again.
Excellent review as always. I was interested in what you said about no object tracking. This came up elsewhere and was disputed. It seems that objects can be tracked in POV etc. They can even be tracked with the Neo. As to the question of who is this 'drone' for, I work as a TV Director and since it can be flown really close to people, I can imagine it having a great usage with my actors. I'm not interested in using it in hostile conditions, just quite low down for B roll footage. As for the noise, there's no problem since we would record a guide track for dialogue - if any - and add any ADR in post. Other drones might be 'better' but I have to think of the safety aspect...
Perfect use case scenario.
Great and honest review!!
Great content and video.
Us consumers are weird...we kinda loved the Neo but whined about picture quality, speed and size/wind resistant... ...so we get awesome picture quality, improved resistance and more speed... ...and we whine about the design. 😂
Have a DJI mavic 2 zoom and had no intention of changing as I dont use it much. Then I saw others videos in the dark (less than 30m away) taking photos or video and saw the quality looked way better than the zoom 2 in the dark. I dont use alot of the features on the zoom so wouldnt miss them. The only issue Id have is sensors but then again can just manage that where I fly it. The thing I dont want is a replacement for my old DJI mini. That was a disaster for loosing connections, flying away dropping out of the sky, so I dont want to go back there. The 1000€ plus drones are just not worth while for the use I have but this would be interesting.
There are limitations but it's good value at the end of the day.
I already bought it, tempting to return it back though.
Not a traditional drone by design, but one that will appeal to a new market, maybe.
The problem is you cant compare the price against the RRP of those other drones. At this point the Mini 4 Pro and other alternatives are readily & regularly available at a discount, refurb, used etc. It makes the Flip feel like a product without a place.
I feel like this is a deadend product line like the NEO. It really doesn't have anywhere to go from here.
I believe a Mini 5 Pro has a future with some exciting possibilities.
Also, the Flop should have fit into CAT 1 designation. Keeping my money for now.
Quickshots at 30fps only is very silly, will they fix that with an upgrade
Excellent revie..... eh... wisdom there :) Thanks Stewart. Think I'm going to sell my Neo, ignore the Flip, and wait for the Mini 5 to come out. Still rocking my Air 2 :) I'm not a Tik Toker... just wanting to capture my biking travels.
Wisdom exchange...it's a wisdom exchange...😂
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Does it have master shots, this is very helpful for beginners or infrequent users
He actually answers this in the video
@robforrester3950 has it got master shots
I'm sure there's a market for it (somewhere) Seems like DJI have created a drone that didn't really need creating, for a gap in the market that wasnt actually there? I held off with the Mini 4, the Neo and now this.
Good first look video Stewart
Nice review🙌👍
I have a question for you or maybe it could be an idea for a future video content... do you have any tips on how to capture quick videos of landmarks/landscapes? I'm going on a trip soon but we're going from one city to another with limited time. Also I don't want my wife to be bored while I try to get that perfect shot 😂.
Check our our 10 minute challenge video we posted recently - how to get about 25 shots in 10 minutes!
What is the weight of the drone?
249g
enjoyed your exchange of wisdom 🤣😂🤣
Hi, surely if this is designed for a first time drone flyers wouldn't it be important that it was stable whilst flying?
And the avoidance sensor actually worked well?
Hand landing a blender? Not great at taking off the ground?
Is this not a attempt at trying to compete with the new hover air max 1?
Should this be called DJI flop?
People would be better off buying a mini 3 pro
Which can be purchased for similar money.
Interesting!
Great review! Such an odd drone, guess we won't be seeing a mini 5 ? 🤔
Later this fall
As it doesn't have remote ID it will eventually hit a brick wall with ever more restrictions placed upon drone users.
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very good video. !
Anyone considering the Flip, wait until Best Buy or US based suppliers get stock. FYI Amazon does not yet have US stock so don't buy there yet either. I ordered one and it is now stuck in a warehouse awaiting customs clearance. According to the information sent to me by UPS it is due to missing information on the customs forms. Either way, unless you like gambling with the possibility of waiting weeks to get your drone, just don't buy it yet. I ordered the Flip
because DJI claimed they fixed the issues with customs, but didn't see the reviewer that made a video saying they missed making their launch review because of a customs issue. If my drone hasn't left that warehouse in the next 48 hours I am getting initiating a refund. One thing to note, the shipper may reach out for your SSN in the process.
Lol the qualifier of thanks to DJI and trying to find something good about a product you don’t like. Don’t wanna ruin your business relationship!
I think the biggest drawback is it being labeled by DJI as having a level-5 wind resistance 😆🤣😂
Why don’t you do some extreme wind comparisons between your Flip and the Mini 4 Pro ???
No googles support equals big fail from DJI 😮
lets be honest, we're all waiting for the Mini 5 Pro
Hello S&A
Whoop!
It's all a flop since Air2s if you ask me but people keep buying these minor updates/downgrades of a drones. One gotta skip at least two generations for a real world improvement. Speaking from the point of poor consumer of course 😅
Very fair comment. The Air 2S is a fantastic drone that will get the job done for years to come.
Your a flip if you buy one. Free drones are always welcome.
You got a great channel though !!
My old phantom 4 pro v2 still does the job for me and cheap! Pick them up 2nd hand cheap these days. Just don't think you will be too stealth with it and going o/s well yeh air2s
And hackable
It seems like an odd release so close to the Neo. I do like the folding mechanism, the Mini3/4 system always seems a bit fiddly. but it is an UGLY drone :)
Of course you liked it in the end ;P
Flop,i wait this but its huge and buggy less feature,loud,no good thing to say this flip drone! If the price drop 40% i buy
The Flip is a Flop😂
I think you're correct in the sense that if this is your first drone it's great value but very quickly you'll be left waning more
And uts no good in wind lol
you dont buy drone like this to follow you .
It's ugly. It's loud. It's too big for what it offers. Let's call it what it is. A horrible answer to the Max Pro that came out a few months ago that does all of the moves and follow far better. To call this anything but a money grab is not accurate.
Not all of us are made of money and can afford the best drones out there.
Seems like such a pointless release. First time DJI has flopped on a release.