I found this video super interesting, and I've been looking for something like this to see how the drone behaves in this kind of situation. Imagine I activate the follow mode, take off the drone, and go into the water, just swimming a bit, without going too deep, and also diving, then coming up again. I'd love to see a test like this, but without a life jacket or anything, just as if I were diving like at the beach, going for a dive, to capture some good footage of a swim and a dive close to the shore. I would really like to see that test.
You might get better results by adding a polarising filter to the Neo's camera, as that will reduce the reflections and possibly allow it to see the swimmer's legs.
@@Fishaholicboy - Not an ND; that would reduce the amount of light and make tracking harder (though you might still want to use it for other reasons, of course). I mean just a plain (linear or circular, shouldn't matter) polariser, to reduce only _reflected_ light. A few brands make those, sometimes in a kit (ex., they come with a couple of ND filters, a basic polariser and a UV / haze filter).
I have an Hoverair X1 (first generation) and since I'm so disappointed with its video resolution, now I'm considering to go for a selfy-drone 4K, either the NEO or the HOVERAir X1 PRO. I find that the PRO Max is too expensive. Did you make a comparison between the Neo and the X1 Pro? Both are 4K. For better footage I use anyhow my DJI Mini 4K which I believe has got a better resolution than the 4K selfy-drones. I like the idea that the Hoverair Pro may be used over the waters. What do you think? Best regards, Daniele from Switzerland!!
Hello! I think the DJI Mini footage is top notch! I made a video of the DJI Neo on my channel but I haven’t put any footage side by side. After reviewing footage from both drones, the Hover Air X1 Pro/Max has better video quality than the Neo. The price point of the Neo is very attractive and the video quality is still very good. I got the Hover Air drone because of the Omni terrain mode as I wanted to use it for kayaking. Seems to be working fine so far!
Very interesting. Have you tried to put on a polarized lens on the drone's camera before to make it follow you on water? The polarized lens uses to minimize the water glare interference when you wanna see what is in the water.
Im really considering buying one to shoot rolling videos but I think I will wait it out. I could use it for some work videos too but it seems to be quite noisy and high pitched.
Great info. Would you be able to do a test using the remote control from a boat or jet ski please? Just to se if it is better using the remote. Thanks in advance.
I think the remote control will definitely work better.. unfortunately I didn't get the RC control. I wanted the least things to carry and though the Neo would be perfect.
Unfortunately I don't have the RC control.. I didn't want to carry so much for the convenience and that's why I got the Neo. But it seems like I might have to get the RC control!
I found this video super interesting, and I've been looking for something like this to see how the drone behaves in this kind of situation. Imagine I activate the follow mode, take off the drone, and go into the water, just swimming a bit, without going too deep, and also diving, then coming up again. I'd love to see a test like this, but without a life jacket or anything, just as if I were diving like at the beach, going for a dive, to capture some good footage of a swim and a dive close to the shore. I would really like to see that test.
You might get better results by adding a polarising filter to the Neo's camera, as that will reduce the reflections and possibly allow it to see the swimmer's legs.
Agree! Unfortunately I don't have NDI filters for the Neo.. Might have to get some soon
@@Fishaholicboy - Not an ND; that would reduce the amount of light and make tracking harder (though you might still want to use it for other reasons, of course). I mean just a plain (linear or circular, shouldn't matter) polariser, to reduce only _reflected_ light. A few brands make those, sometimes in a kit (ex., they come with a couple of ND filters, a basic polariser and a UV / haze filter).
@@RFC3514 ahhh that makes sense! I will check them out
Another great and interesting test and again you had a luck 🍀 and Neo survived 👍 looking forward for next episode 😁👏
The Neo is ready to fight another day 😂
I have an Hoverair X1 (first generation) and since I'm so disappointed with its video resolution, now I'm considering to go for a selfy-drone 4K, either the NEO or the HOVERAir X1 PRO. I find that the PRO Max is too expensive. Did you make a comparison between the Neo and the X1 Pro? Both are 4K. For better footage I use anyhow my DJI Mini 4K which I believe has got a better resolution than the 4K selfy-drones. I like the idea that the Hoverair Pro may be used over the waters. What do you think? Best regards, Daniele from Switzerland!!
Hello! I think the DJI Mini footage is top notch! I made a video of the DJI Neo on my channel but I haven’t put any footage side by side. After reviewing footage from both drones, the Hover Air X1 Pro/Max has better video quality than the Neo. The price point of the Neo is very attractive and the video quality is still very good.
I got the Hover Air drone because of the Omni terrain mode as I wanted to use it for kayaking. Seems to be working fine so far!
Very interesting. Have you tried to put on a polarized lens on the drone's camera before to make it follow you on water? The polarized lens uses to minimize the water glare interference when you wanna see what is in the water.
I didn't get any filters to try. I am sure it will do better with polarised lens
Im really considering buying one to shoot rolling videos but I think I will wait it out. I could use it for some work videos too but it seems to be quite noisy and high pitched.
I am waiting for the Hover X1 Max Pro.. It's been advertised to work on water so it might be the one for us kayakers!
Nice video and test! You should 100% take this to Scotland and actually find the Loch Ness monster 😎
I wouldn’t dare!
@@Fishaholicboy It can be done as long as you show the monster who's boss! th-cam.com/users/shorts-g3jsGL-Ruw
your neo tests are funny and unique at the same time. i wouldn't do this with my neo lol
Appreciate it! I guess not many people are doing water tests :)
Great info. Would you be able to do a test using the remote control from a boat or jet ski please? Just to se if it is better using the remote.
Thanks in advance.
I think the remote control will definitely work better.. unfortunately I didn't get the RC control. I wanted the least things to carry and though the Neo would be perfect.
I wonder if it would perform better with some ND and polarizing fillers?
I think that would be a good test..unfortunately I don’t have any of the filters
i just so curious, can we seal the bottom censor with cpl lenses when it fly above water😅, im sorry for my knowledges🙏
It’s a good idea but I don’t think it will work. I wouldn’t fly it without the bottom sensor.. it will probably go haywire!
can u try flying in water using the actual rcn3 remote
I have that setup and i am afraid to fly it over water even with the controller. I would love to see if i am worrying for nothing.
@@MikeNPeeGee maybe for a future video 😉
Unfortunately I don't have the RC control.. I didn't want to carry so much for the convenience and that's why I got the Neo. But it seems like I might have to get the RC control!
@@Fishaholicboy u should get one in the future 🔮
does it work with the wind above the lake?
It depends on what you are using and the conditions… seems like using RC remote is the best way above water
@@Fishaholicboy will see. I tried without RC but it could not resist to the wind 🤷
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Thanks Jake!
I have only one thing to say about this video...
Bloody hope you tuck your mate for a beer after all the swimming he did for you.. Hehe
I don’t think he will go kayaking with me anymore 😂
@@Fishaholicboy 😁😁
Yeah. Next time take a hairdryer and check if it works underwater.
haha!
Mi chiedo solo una cosa.... ma perché?!?....
Just for fun :)
shame the video quality is such garbage. it's like 720p.
If you have the RC remote, you can adjust the camera settings and it looks much better than the default settings
@@Fishaholicboy that defeats the purpose of an autonomus drone....like when i go "fishing". I don't have the time to set that up.
@ you’re right… it was my purpose too
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