Agreed although with the battery life on these batteries, 30+ minutes so far I haven't even used a 2nd one. Time to get out on a vacation then I am sure I will.
I totally disagree. How long are you going to use video with a drone ? 34 minutes is very long. Most of the time, you will make photos. Videos are secondary. One battery is far enough. The DJI bag does not worth the price. You can buy a camera bag for 20 bucks.
It really depends on what you're shooting. For photos you may be right, but MOST people are shooting video with these drones. It can sometimes take several takes to get your shot right, or say you hiked a bit (or flew a bit) to get to your location, you don't want to run out of bat after 30 minutes then have to go all the way back home to recharge. When you're new to droning, you'll also want to take more time to practice, so the extra battery is a must. I have definitely stayed out and burned through all three batteries. This fly more kit just comes so neatly packaged and compact, it's really awesome. Highly recommend. The only thing I didn't really find that useful in the fly more were the ND filters. The lowest is a 16 and even that seems like too much ND in the brightest part of the day. I bought a diff set of variable lower ND
Make sure if you buy the Fly More combo you don't use the charging hub to initially charge your 3 batteries included....charge them individually for the first time round to break them out of their hibernation because with the hub you risk running into issues and bricking your brand new batteries!
G S I recommend that you search TH-cam for the German alert, posted about two weeks ago. I subsequently posted it to the Mavic Pilots Forum. Safe flying.
Just put one in the charging hub at at time, right? The after you've charged all 3 individually, later you can put all 3 in the charging hub and charge them together?
Important to know, that you have to charge the batteries at the very first time each of the separate! Reason is to activate them correctly. If not it you could have problems to use the battery because it‘s shut down and loged.
@@hokanoi Don't worry about. It's just an activation thing, if your drone works then you didn't do any harm. There may be a future firmware update to correct it. This guy is making it sound like a way bigger deal than it is. Plenty of guys on forums have charged it partly individually then just throw it on the dock to fully charge.
I noticed that the triple charger is like a hub switch. I put all 3 on and it charged one at a time, when the far one finished the middle one started automatically and then the last one.
Lol I spent 20 minutes looking for the USB-C to Lightening cable. It’s hidden until you pull out the phone bracket. I bought the combo as my first drone. It’s a “no brainer” just for the extra batteries and case.
8:10 - my understanding was that the ND filters were essentially sunglasses for your drone, allowing you to *decrease* the shutter speed (normally allowing more light into the aperture), introducing some cinematic motion blur without overexposing your shot?
you are correct but by general rule you want your shutter speed to be the double of your fps. soo with an fixed aperture and you very short range of shutter speed ND filters becomes a necessity
Randy Taylor - I had trouble getting the controller, phone and drone all communicating. Don’t plug in phone or start Fly app. Power on controller, then drone. Connect phone and start Fly app after those two are powered up. Then there’s a procedure the app walks you thru, including updating firmware. Watch the DRI unboxing and basic flight videos. Have fun!😎 Edit to add: make sure that your phone has a really good WiFi connection so the firmware update goes quickly and well. IOW don’t wait until your out in the field to do this.
This is how i decided when i bought my mavic mini and thought just buy the fly more combo even thou i don't like the case is not more like a bag with a strap
Nice overview, but I'm not sure about your conclusion of getting the Mini if the MA2 FlyMore Combo is a deal breaker... you get quite a lot less of a drone with the Mini, so I'd still go with the basic MA2 if you can afford it.
Great vid, I got mine 2 days ago great value, careful though when initially charging the batteries from the hub as its reportedly bricking the batteries its advised to charge each the first time individually on the standard charger then its fine to use the hub, just a heads up, better safe than sorry 👍
i never knew about that issue, i just did all 3 together no issues so far.i also asked DJI and they said there should be no issues they was aware of unless there are some bad batteries out there...
I got the standard kit. For me, it I find that I get enough fly time with the 1 battery. I might get an extra battery at some point, but for now, I’m happy with the standard kit.
I don’t know if you considered this, but you could’ve sold the extras on eBay from the fly more combo if you didn’t end up needing them. Selling one battery, the ND filters, and the case on eBay would have reduced the cost to at LEAST the standard kit but most likely much more. You’d also get to keep the extras you didn’t sell including propellers and the extra battery. Just a thought!
@@blakeross6882 Good idea, but to some extent, you are just recovering the standard kit (It does not make sense to sell one of the batteries and the ND filters at the same RRP) and ending up with the less important stuff, apart from the other spare battery, which in that situation is also convenient to purchase the standard kit and additional battery later on. But do not get me wrong, if people can afford the fly more combo, they should just go for it. My point is aimed to those who are struggling to justify the extra cost of the FMC.
The combo is definitely a great value, but it also shows that Dji could sell their batteries for much much cheaper individually! If I wanted to purchase 2 more extra batteries I would just buy another fly more combo kit, not purchase individual batteries, save money and potentially making money selling the the other accessories that come with the combo kit. Great video 👍🏻👍🏻
Like you mentioned, the batteries alone are a good enough reason to get the fly more combo. I made the same logic when I got my mini, for a $100 difference, the two batteries at $45 each, I think it make sense to always get the fly more combo that DJI always offered!
One thing I've come to realize about Fly More Combo's in general; I never burn through props like I thought I would. I don't like the bags that come with them. And the multi-charging hubs don't work like you'd think (they still only charge one at a time). BUT, the two extra batteries alone pretty much seals the deal.
I just received my fly more combo Thursday. Super excited for my first flight and my first drone. Going to do an unboxing soon. Preparing to be prepared for everything! Thanks for the great video!
As an average Joe, I fly maybe 3-5 time a year. I bought my Phantom 2 4 years ago, the 3rd battery died on me recently. When I decided to buy my 2nd drone, I consider the Mavic air 2. Here is the reason I didn't go with the combo. 1st, My Phantom 2 only got 15 minutes flight time, it was good enough for me to get all the footage I want in 1 flight (again, as a average consumer). 2nd, you can buy an in-vehicle charger or a power bank with AC outlet. 1 hour road trip will give you about 80% battery. So, you really don't need a 2ndary battery unless you are a professional. 3rd reason, the DJI battery has terrible quality, you can find many post online about their battery dead. Speak from my own experience, if your brand new battery sitting there for too long, it will die. SO, buy 2 new battery and sitting at home is not really making sense. But, I do admit, the fly more combo is a great deal. DJI drone hold value extremely well. You can buy the combo and sell one of the batteries to get some of the money back.
I am thinking like this as well. If you just casually fly then you don't need three batteries. it's better to buy a battery separately 1.5 or 2 years later.
finally someone who actually explained everything in a honest perspective this video was worth the wait, I'm upgrading from a spark and maybe I'll jump to a mavic or mavic air 2 rather than starting with the mini... I guess I have to start studying for my test! *subbed* much love from vancouver canada!
@@readysetdrone I'm pretty set on the mavic air 2 now!! but is there a reason why anyone would get a mavic zoom or mavic 2 pro used if its the same price?
I felt similar to you regarding the value and actually ordered this package yesterday before seeing this video. I'm new to drones and will be using it recreationally at first but plan to use it for commercial purposes eventually. So I'll be getting my Part 107 drone license. Thank you for staying on top of current information and providing enjoyable content.
The filters are NDF which stands for "Neutral Density Filter". What are they used for? They're used to limit the amount of light entering the camera's CMos Sensor allowing you to adjust the shutter speed down to gain effects like motion blur without overexposing the capture. If you've ever seen a picture of a waterfall where the water looks cool sort of "cloudy" yet the picture remains sharp, it was taken with an NDF Filter and a low shutter speed setting. The "Neutral" in NDF filters means there's no color hue added to the filter, all it does is reduce the light. The use of Filters (both neutral and hued) allows a photographer to take stunning photos and every serious photographer has them and uses them. Edited to Correct Grammatical Errors.
I've own the latest Phantom and the first Mavic I was going to buy the Mavic 2 Zoom but waited and yesterday I picked up the Mavic Air 2 but I've yet to open it I'm trying to decide if I want to keep it. All I really do is fly so honestly it's perfect for that.
You are very good at this. No wasted words, you get to the point and you speak clearly. I'm new to drones. I'm a skier. Can I set the drone 60' ahead of me, start skiing down the hill and have the drone stay 30' ahead of me? I think I read that is possible in some drones. I saw where the drone would fly away from you when you are standing still but I would want it to maintain a constant distance although that panning feature would look great too. Those filters would work well on a sunny ski slope. Can the strap on the bag work as a belt? I would use the drone in National Parks in my retirement travels also. Would the Mini work well for my needs?
This may be off topic here. I've watched a couple of your informative videos and have learned a lot. Especially the mistakes. My question is: Should a multi-rotor drone always be stored level when not in use so as not to effect the IMU? I was given a Simrex X-900 as a gift from g'son. Tired it once or twice with limited success. Harder than I thought. So I hung it on a peg. Been there for several months. Got it out the other day for another attempt. Now it always wants to fly to the right at take off. It didn't do that before. It wasn't physically damaged in any way while hanging on the wall. Maybe you can address proper care and storage. Thank you.
Howdy, Kelly! You bet, the Combo is the way to go. I received my Air 2 FMC yesterday. I charged up all the batteries (One at a time with the charger only, not the hub for the first charge), updated the firmware on the bird and controller. After I completed those above, I took her out for a first flight so she could spread her wings after being boxed up from her long trip from China, LOL! Wow, what an incredible bird, stable, fast, and quiet. I spent most of the first battery getting to know and set up the Fly App and testing the bird up and down the street. Thanks for the informative video, Kelly. Take care and enjoy flying your new Mavic Ari 2!
Actually haven't flown mine yet - been working too much. Going to fly it tomorrow! Thanks for the comment. Can't wait to see some of your footage from yours!
I have an question, coulnd't find it online. My 1st drone the mavic pro. In the quickshots (in for example "circle") I was able to change the radius and altitude. Do the air 2 or mini 2 have the same options?
Just bought myself a Mavic Mini, and hope that gets me by until a Mavic 3 Pro is available. That reminds me how I started waiting for the phantom 5 like a year ago..... still waiting.
i read that its best to charge every battery in the drone seperately but only the first time. else batteries can be damaged if they are charged all in the multi-charger.
It is taking me long enough just to save for the basic kit. If I need the extra things I will buy as I see fit. That is what I did with my spark and pro platinum.
given that each extra freaking battery costs $120 the fly more combo is definitely worth it. You get extra batteries extra propellers and a nice carrying case
Received my fly more combo today. I think as a new flyer, my first drone, the fly more is a total no brainer! And even experienced flyers who have some of thst stuff, bag etc etc it's still a no brainer!!!
I've just bought the Mavic Air 2 fly more combo. I regretted not getting the fly more Combo with my Mavic Mini. By the time I'd bought a case, multi charger and single spare battery I'd spent as much and still a battery short of the fly more spec. I'll be doing some ongoing videos on life with my drones but switched on to Dji watching your videos
@ready set drone I have the mavic mini which is very impressive for its size etc, so wi-fi is very much hit and miss and depends on the area in which you are flying. But am considering also the mavic air 2, what is your honest opinion for price etc. And compare to the mavic mini
Just curious as to what mauals came with yours. I just got the same Fly More Combo and receved the "Mavic Air 2 Fly More Combo (DJI Smart Controller) V1.0 ....Its only the "In the Box & Disclaimer and Sfety Guidelines" booklet. Also, I received the "Mavic Air 2 Fly More Combo (DJI Smart Controller) "Quick Start Guide" V1.0. Shouldnt' there be a "real manual " for the Mavic Air 2? DJI website lists: Mavic Air 2 Quick Start Guide v1.0 Mavic Air 2 User Manual v1.4 DJI Smart Controller User Manual 1.6
i just started flying. is it okay to leave the blades on when storing the drone in the bag? i've been doing that but i'm wondering if i'm damaging them.
Hi Kelly, you probably already know this but it may help someone else out before they go fly this drone. You need to activate the battery before you go flying and to do this it should be charged individually straight from the charger and not via the mutlicharger adapter. There have been some reported issues when people have used the multicharger to charge all 3 batteries for the first time. It's detailed on the DJI website for more info. Thanks for another great video
Just bought a Mini and Air 2 on Sunday, both the fly more combos. These being my first 2 drones, it just made sense to get all the extras for a few bucks more. The place I got it has batteries for $79.00, so that's $160 of the $189 difference. I actually haven't unboxed the Air 2 yet (been practicing with the Mini) , I didn't realize it came with ND filters, so score on that. Plus, as much fun as it is to fly, only having approximately 30 minutes of flight time just isn't enough. Hands down, the fly more combo is the way to go if you're a newb like myself. Nice video, just subbed. :)
The one really important item here is the extra batteries which are priced individually at $115 each. You really don't want to be limited in that respect. And with multi batteries you'll really want a multi charger. Having owned two of the original Mavics for several years, I find the one unnecessary item in the Flymore kit is the soft bag. You will want a hardcase if you are traveling. If space is an issue, get the small semi-hard cases custom made for the individual components (drone, batteries, controller). I don't see any available at this time (May 24, 2020) but they will certainly be out as quickly as the aftermarket companies make them.
I've been building and flying racing drones for a while now and finally decided to order the mavic air 2. It will be here Friday and I can't wait! The fly more combo is definitely worth it in my opinion.
Good video....thank you Kelly. You make a great case for the Flymore combo for sure. My only critique is the actual unboxing. I think some people want to see how things are packaged "in" the bag but you spun the bag around where the contents were hidden. I guess the drone is in there vertically, based on the bottom piece you pulled out, but I think it's important to see how the main subject is packaged...along with the accessories if possible. Maybe not important to some, but I missed it.
Good review and explanation of the merits of getting the flymore combo. I always buy the flymore. Spark, Air, Mini and Air2... Saves having to shop more and the batteries are expensive anyway. Thank you for the review.
I am brand new to the drones. I’m torn on which drone I should buy. If you were to recommend between the Mavic mini and the Mavic air two which would it be for somebody that’s brand new to using a drone?
Quick note: the "triple" charger isn't really what you think. It only charges one at a time... still nice because you don't have to sit and switch the batteries on the charger as each one finishes.
Greetings, I'm looking for my first drone with obstacle avoidance and tracking, found the price of this Mavic Air 2 better then the new Mavic mini 3. My objective is to use to track me while gravel biking, (not racing) and around the house/propertly, maybe at a park nearby. Would this be an ideal solution for what I want or should I consider the higher price mini 3? For my use, need I worry about the weight?
If you're focusing on following yourself while avoiding obstacles, you might consider the Skydio 2. I don't personally have experience with a mini 3, but I'm not sure if it'll be much better than the Air 2 series.
Great tutorial. However, like other new MA2 folks have discovered, do not use the multi-port charger when first charging MA2 batteries! Instead, use the single-port cable that connects to the multi-port accessory to charge each of the 'new' batteries for their first full charge. Once this has been accomplished, you're good to go with the multi-port charger.
Just ordered my first drone mavic air 2. Glad o got the fly more package. I figured it was worth it just for the batteries and the charging bank is super useful. Subbed!
I just ordered mine as well (new drone user), decided to go with the fly more package, glad I did... ETA Monday July 13th ... Good luck on your first day, hopefully I/we don't crash them. lol
That's pretty cool I'm hoping to buy one of these drones soon how long doss The drone take to get here? Also how long is the charging time on the drone cuz nobody ever talks about that part......
Hi Ready Set Drone man, will you be able to point me to a place where i get my Mavic Air 1 drone fixed? I mean my issues is that my drone does not turn on sometimes , it is as if it is hanging in the boot up process...propellers turn , and gimbal moves but i dont hear that read sound being played, very annoying.... sometimes it does complete the power on / boot up cycle BUT then i also struggle to link the remote and the drone. All of this was after a safety update i did for the fly-zones. Its just strange because sometimes i am able to fly and it works fine. Sadly the last 2 weeks i have tried and tried and the drone will not turn on fully, no idea what is going on. I have crashed the drone in gate , but this was more than a year ago and i have flown the drone at many places thereafter so it is very very strange. Hope you can help me, thanks
You made some excellent points for the value add of the fly more combo. I currently have the Mavic Mini and I’m selling it to buy the Mavic Air 2. I really wanted to love the Mini but I keep get disconnection errors and wind warnings that result in getting warnings to return to home. If I fly a little further out, I often lose the connection and my screen blacks out. I noticed that other Mini owners experienced the same. In a perfect scenario where there’s no wind and the connection is absolutely perfect, then the Mini is a great drone. Add these variables and its a nightmare. Great video!
Just ordered mine after adding up everything separately.... definitely a no brainer. Enjoyed the video, but you gotta start nailing that focus man. It makes a difference, trust me!
This is very well done and very well presented, thanks! I did spring for the fly more pack and it's nice to see a breakdown of the contents and the associative values. Again, thanks! :)
Yeah, I'm impulsive and pulled the trigger on just the drone itself and am instantly regretting it. Will probably just return it and wait for the combo to come back in stock. The batteries and filters are essential... sigh... thanks for the break down!
Just got my FLY MORE combo and for the same $988 received the white strobe, 128GB microSD, and landing pad, and optics cleaning kit, all from Adorama. A no brainer. Now I have to figure out how to pay for it, lol
Just picked this drone up a couple weeks ago and the flymore kit was a no brainer for sure just w the batteries alone which is really the most popular item i think people will buy! Great video man! Oh and i am loving this new air 2 over my original air!
Even though I'm not in the market for a MA2, I really do like your videos. Hey, have you ever done a video on the MA2 Zoom and the smart Controller; actual flying experience? Thanks; Marty
This thing handles way better than my other drones, the Phantom 4 and Magic Pro, even in strong wind. The controller is a major improvement and signal quality is superb. I’m very pleased with my purchase.
Honest question: I have the Mavic Pro Fly more set w/ND filter set that I'm currently using. As a hobbyist/prosummer photographer/videographer, do you think it's worth the cost to upgrade to either the Air 2 or the Mavic 2 Pro? If so, which one would you recommend? I've been torn on the decision and would like some advice. P.S. great video and I loved your breakdown of the fly more costs.
Hey Timothy. It really depends on what you mean by prosumer. If you are just flying and creating content for yourself and friends, then no need to upgrade the Mavic Air 2 is more than sufficient for that purpose. If you are charging clients money for videos/photos like weddings or real estate videos, then yes - it would be worth the upgrade. I hope that is helpful.
Thank you for the reply. So you’d recommend upgrading from the original Mavic Pro to the Air 2 if it’s for personal use or to the Mavic 2 Pro if it’s for paid aerial photography/videography
1. That 3 point charger only charges one at a time. you can plug all 3 on, but it charges one by one. 2. Do NOT use that 3 point charger one first charge. You need to use the single charger for the first charge on your battery. Those batteries shipped in hibernate mode, you need to use the single charger to activate them. Otherwise, you are risking to brick your batteries. There are many people who report they had this issue. th-cam.com/video/D8-tkCUzcnc/w-d-xo.html
Yes, I agree that it's worth it to go with the fly more combo, but the bag is too small. First thing I did after receiving the kit, was to jump online and order a hardshell case with more room.
For a person that has not ever flown a drone which drone would be better to start with Mini or Air 2? I have watched several videos, I just don't know how much I will actually fly?
I have a question about the top holder, will it fit my 8" S2 Samsung tablet. I own a Phantom 4 and a Mavic Air that I fly with my tablet and am interested in this new model but I have no smart phone.
I'm confused, I got my Mavic Air 2 on Amazon a few days ago and buying it with the bundle actually came out to be a few dollars cheaper than buying the drone by itself straight from DJI.
The MA2 is such a awesome piece of gear to have in your arsenal! The only thing, I thought they would include a set of prop guards....for indoor flying. Definitely not a deal breaker!!!
Newbie here.. Got a crazy question..Just received my Mavic air 2 and I just tried a quick lift off inside the house to see if everything was put on right plus updated all firmware and everything went well... When I went outside and after getting permission to unlock before flight because of a near by airport and after I calibrated everything it flew but my control wouldn't stop beeping... Didn't see any warning on screen. Is there a way to turn the beeping off?
Was it close to you or a solid surface (wall, fence, tree, etc.)? The beeping is generally the anti collision sensors going off. I think you can turn that off in the app.
The batteries alone make the fly more worth it. It's a no-brainer.
Agreed although with the battery life on these batteries, 30+ minutes so far I haven't even used a 2nd one. Time to get out on a vacation then I am sure I will.
Totally agree. 34 minutes is a lot, but one battery is just not enough. I had 8 batteries in my kit when I was flying the GoPro Karma...
Just a side note. You actually get 28-30 mins depending on flight mode, wind conditions etc.....
I totally disagree. How long are you going to use video with a drone ? 34 minutes is very long. Most of the time, you will make photos. Videos are secondary. One battery is far enough. The DJI bag does not worth the price. You can buy a camera bag for 20 bucks.
It really depends on what you're shooting. For photos you may be right, but MOST people are shooting video with these drones. It can sometimes take several takes to get your shot right, or say you hiked a bit (or flew a bit) to get to your location, you don't want to run out of bat after 30 minutes then have to go all the way back home to recharge. When you're new to droning, you'll also want to take more time to practice, so the extra battery is a must. I have definitely stayed out and burned through all three batteries. This fly more kit just comes so neatly packaged and compact, it's really awesome. Highly recommend. The only thing I didn't really find that useful in the fly more were the ND filters. The lowest is a 16 and even that seems like too much ND in the brightest part of the day. I bought a diff set of variable lower ND
Make sure if you buy the Fly More combo you don't use the charging hub to initially charge your 3 batteries included....charge them individually for the first time round to break them out of their hibernation because with the hub you risk running into issues and bricking your brand new batteries!
Why?
G S I recommend that you search TH-cam for the German alert, posted about two weeks ago. I subsequently posted it to the Mavic Pilots Forum. Safe flying.
Yep correct.
Just put one in the charging hub at at time, right? The after you've charged all 3 individually, later you can put all 3 in the charging hub and charge them together?
Shit! Too late for me. What if I run all of them down and charge them back up individually?
Important to know, that you have to charge the batteries at the very first time each of the separate! Reason is to activate them correctly. If not it you could have problems to use the battery because it‘s shut down and loged.
Oh no I didn’t do that
What?? I didn't do that either... now what??
@@hokanoi Don't worry about. It's just an activation thing, if your drone works then you didn't do any harm. There may be a future firmware update to correct it. This guy is making it sound like a way bigger deal than it is. Plenty of guys on forums have charged it partly individually then just throw it on the dock to fully charge.
@@vee6411 no worries, during your 1 st use in the drone it will activate and update.
I noticed that the triple charger is like a hub switch.
I put all 3 on and it charged one at a time, when the far one finished the middle one started automatically and then the last one.
I done this calculation and that's how I convinced my other half to get me the FlyMore combo 👍
Nice!
Me too!
You done did good
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Calculation is great, but what ELSE did it cost you? :-)
It killed me watching you tear the packaging rather then just peel the sticker 😫😫😫
For anyone feeling a bit masochistic, just take a look at 4:46
SAMMEEEE
Mine wouldn't peel no matter how careful I was. I had to tear them.
Lol I spent 20 minutes looking for the USB-C to Lightening cable. It’s hidden until you pull out the phone bracket.
I bought the combo as my first drone. It’s a “no brainer” just for the extra batteries and case.
Happened to me too. I was just about to call the store, they have probably had plenty of people with the same issue.
These videos are a huge time saver and so informative!
8:10 - my understanding was that the ND filters were essentially sunglasses for your drone, allowing you to *decrease* the shutter speed (normally allowing more light into the aperture), introducing some cinematic motion blur without overexposing your shot?
you are correct but by general rule you want your shutter speed to be the double of your fps. soo with an fixed aperture and you very short range of shutter speed ND filters becomes a necessity
exactly, they reduce the overexposing of the background, but they also affect on the scene (make them darker)
Very nice the Smile on your face when you took the drone out of the bag says it all.
Getting my Mavic Air 2 Fly More Combo next Thursday... its my first drone and I'm really excited to get flying!!
you're going to love it. DJI drones are the best!
Gonna be absolutely spoiled!
Randy Taylor - I had trouble getting the controller, phone and drone all communicating. Don’t plug in phone or start Fly app. Power on controller, then drone. Connect phone and start Fly app after those two are powered up. Then there’s a procedure the app walks you thru, including updating firmware. Watch the DRI unboxing and basic flight videos. Have fun!😎
Edit to add: make sure that your phone has a really good WiFi connection so the firmware update goes quickly and well. IOW don’t wait until your out in the field to do this.
@@chipsterb4946 Thanks Chipster!
Me too mate- I get mine of Wednesday!!
This is how i decided when i bought my mavic mini and thought just buy the fly more combo even thou i don't like the case is not more like a bag with a strap
Nice overview, but I'm not sure about your conclusion of getting the Mini if the MA2 FlyMore Combo is a deal breaker... you get quite a lot less of a drone with the Mini, so I'd still go with the basic MA2 if you can afford it.
Great vid, I got mine 2 days ago great value, careful though when initially charging the batteries from the hub as its reportedly bricking the batteries its advised to charge each the first time individually on the standard charger then its fine to use the hub, just a heads up, better safe than sorry 👍
Good tip! Thanks for sharing.
i never knew about that issue, i just did all 3 together no issues so far.i also asked DJI and they said there should be no issues they was aware of unless there are some bad batteries out there...
@@ninjageezer6802 I didn't experience it myself but seen a few people on TH-cam reporting it, happy flying ✈️
Glad I read this comment. Thanks for the heads up. :)
Nice info, cheers
I got the standard kit. For me, it I find that I get enough fly time with the 1 battery. I might get an extra battery at some point, but for now, I’m happy with the standard kit.
I don’t know if you considered this, but you could’ve sold the extras on eBay from the fly more combo if you didn’t end up needing them. Selling one battery, the ND filters, and the case on eBay would have reduced the cost to at LEAST the standard kit but most likely much more. You’d also get to keep the extras you didn’t sell including propellers and the extra battery. Just a thought!
Blake Ross damn it.....that’s a great idea. Thanks for the tip for next time😊
@@blakeross6882 Good idea, but to some extent, you are just recovering the standard kit (It does not make sense to sell one of the batteries and the ND filters at the same RRP) and ending up with the less important stuff, apart from the other spare battery, which in that situation is also convenient to purchase the standard kit and additional battery later on. But do not get me wrong, if people can afford the fly more combo, they should just go for it. My point is aimed to those who are struggling to justify the extra cost of the FMC.
How do you only have 155k subs???? It’s a amazing channel with great content.
The combo is definitely a great value, but it also shows that Dji could sell their batteries for much much cheaper individually! If I wanted to purchase 2 more extra batteries I would just buy another fly more combo kit, not purchase individual batteries, save money and potentially making money selling the the other accessories that come with the combo kit.
Great video 👍🏻👍🏻
Breaking news: company is set on making profit. More at 11.
I purchased through Taobao so much cheaper now i got 7 batteries lol
Like you mentioned, the batteries alone are a good enough reason to get the fly more combo. I made the same logic when I got my mini, for a $100 difference, the two batteries at $45 each, I think it make sense to always get the fly more combo that DJI always offered!
One thing I've come to realize about Fly More Combo's in general; I never burn through props like I thought I would. I don't like the bags that come with them. And the multi-charging hubs don't work like you'd think (they still only charge one at a time). BUT, the two extra batteries alone pretty much seals the deal.
Hold on so the charging block doesn’t charge all 3 batteries simultaneously????? That defeats the whole purpose of it!!!!
@@jamesdonnelly7194 I don't have the Air 2 combo, but the Mini2, FPV and Mavic2 combo charges only one at a time.
I got my DJI air 2 all set up, took some awesome shots. But I ate the damn silica gel pack
Guess I’m not the only one
Noooooo
I got my fly more package on sale for 849 (and Amazon raised the price back after my purchase, might be a price error). So it's a no brainer.
I just received my fly more combo Thursday. Super excited for my first flight and my first drone. Going to do an unboxing soon. Preparing to be prepared for everything! Thanks for the great video!
Nice 👍
Don't forget to clean your unboxing robe afterwards ;D
Well done Kelly I’ve been thinking about getting a Mavic Air 2 after watching all these fine reviews on it.
It's a super-fine bird! Just be sure you either have or can buy a phone that can support it.
As an average Joe, I fly maybe 3-5 time a year. I bought my Phantom 2 4 years ago, the 3rd battery died on me recently. When I decided to buy my 2nd drone, I consider the Mavic air 2. Here is the reason I didn't go with the combo.
1st, My Phantom 2 only got 15 minutes flight time, it was good enough for me to get all the footage I want in 1 flight (again, as a average consumer).
2nd, you can buy an in-vehicle charger or a power bank with AC outlet. 1 hour road trip will give you about 80% battery. So, you really don't need a 2ndary battery unless you are a professional.
3rd reason, the DJI battery has terrible quality, you can find many post online about their battery dead. Speak from my own experience, if your brand new battery sitting there for too long, it will die. SO, buy 2 new battery and sitting at home is not really making sense.
But, I do admit, the fly more combo is a great deal. DJI drone hold value extremely well. You can buy the combo and sell one of the batteries to get some of the money back.
I am thinking like this as well. If you just casually fly then you don't need three batteries. it's better to buy a battery separately 1.5 or 2 years later.
finally someone who actually explained everything in a honest perspective this video was worth the wait, I'm upgrading from a spark and maybe I'll jump to a mavic or mavic air 2 rather than starting with the mini... I guess I have to start studying for my test! *subbed* much love from vancouver canada!
Thanks!
@@readysetdrone I'm pretty set on the mavic air 2 now!! but is there a reason why anyone would get a mavic zoom or mavic 2 pro used if its the same price?
Always get the fly more combo pack, once you flew it you want to do more and more.
It's a no brainer.
I felt similar to you regarding the value and actually ordered this package yesterday before seeing this video. I'm new to drones and will be using it recreationally at first but plan to use it for commercial purposes eventually. So I'll be getting my Part 107 drone license. Thank you for staying on top of current information and providing enjoyable content.
Just got mine today. Well worth the price considering I paid the same for the air 1. Plus, you get occusync a better battery life. Its a win win imo.
occusync is a big one ;)
Just picked this up as my first ever drone today. charging the batteries and downloading the apps. Hoping to have lots of fun.
The filters are NDF which stands for "Neutral Density Filter". What are they used for? They're used to limit the amount of light entering the camera's CMos Sensor allowing you to adjust the shutter speed down to gain effects like motion blur without overexposing the capture. If you've ever seen a picture of a waterfall where the water looks cool sort of "cloudy" yet the picture remains sharp, it was taken with an NDF Filter and a low shutter speed setting. The "Neutral" in NDF filters means there's no color hue added to the filter, all it does is reduce the light. The use of Filters (both neutral and hued) allows a photographer to take stunning photos and every serious photographer has them and uses them.
Edited to Correct Grammatical Errors.
I've own the latest Phantom and the first Mavic I was going to buy the Mavic 2 Zoom but waited and yesterday I picked up the Mavic Air 2 but I've yet to open it I'm trying to decide if I want to keep it. All I really do is fly so honestly it's perfect for that.
I ordered another camera for my M1 after I got my money back for the Whoop covers they sent me . I'll sure be glad to have it back .
Have a mavic mini but definitely looking to upgrade this badboy next year
You are very good at this. No wasted words, you get to the point and you speak clearly.
I'm new to drones. I'm a skier. Can I set the drone 60' ahead of me, start skiing down the hill and have the drone stay 30' ahead of me? I think I read that is possible in some drones. I saw where the drone would fly away from you when you are standing still but I would want it to maintain a constant distance although that panning feature would look great too.
Those filters would work well on a sunny ski slope.
Can the strap on the bag work as a belt?
I would use the drone in National Parks in my retirement travels also.
Would the Mini work well for my needs?
Great video and explanation. On another point how did you get the video also showing on your phone please.
This may be off topic here. I've watched a couple of your informative videos and have learned a lot. Especially the mistakes. My question is: Should a multi-rotor drone always be stored level when not in use so as not to effect the IMU? I was given a Simrex X-900 as a gift from g'son. Tired it once or twice with limited success. Harder than I thought. So I hung it on a peg. Been there for several months. Got it out the other day for another attempt. Now it always wants to fly to the right at take off. It didn't do that before. It wasn't physically damaged in any way while hanging on the wall. Maybe you can address proper care and storage. Thank you.
Howdy, Kelly! You bet, the Combo is the way to go. I received my Air 2 FMC yesterday. I charged up all the batteries (One at a time with the charger only, not the hub for the first charge), updated the firmware on the bird and controller. After I completed those above, I took her out for a first flight so she could spread her wings after being boxed up from her long trip from China, LOL! Wow, what an incredible bird, stable, fast, and quiet. I spent most of the first battery getting to know and set up the Fly App and testing the bird up and down the street. Thanks for the informative video, Kelly. Take care and enjoy flying your new Mavic Ari 2!
Actually haven't flown mine yet - been working too much. Going to fly it tomorrow! Thanks for the comment. Can't wait to see some of your footage from yours!
I have an question, coulnd't find it online. My 1st drone the mavic pro. In the quickshots (in for example "circle") I was able to change the radius and altitude. Do the air 2 or mini 2 have the same options?
Just bought myself a Mavic Mini, and hope that gets me by until a Mavic 3 Pro is available.
That reminds me how I started waiting for the phantom 5 like a year ago..... still waiting.
great video helped me out a lot im a first time flyer i would buy the fly more combo batterys are a lot can you record at night
i read that its best to charge every battery in the drone seperately but only the first time. else batteries can be damaged if they are charged all in the multi-charger.
It is taking me long enough just to save for the basic kit. If I need the extra things I will buy as I see fit. That is what I did with my spark and pro platinum.
given that each extra freaking battery costs $120 the fly more combo is definitely worth it. You get extra batteries extra propellers and a nice carrying case
I just ordered the combo and It arrives tomorrow; I’m super excited. Thanks for the excellent info!
Thanks for watching. Have a great time flying!
Do you have a video that explains the differences in the ND filters and when to use which one?
Received my fly more combo today. I think as a new flyer, my first drone, the fly more is a total no brainer! And even experienced flyers who have some of thst stuff, bag etc etc it's still a no brainer!!!
Just ordered my Air 2 yesterday. I figured it wouid be a good value to get the combo pack. My package also included Corel Draw photo.
This time, dji didn't add the Car charger which is very important for me, especially while travelling in remote areas. ND filter is a nice addition
What would you recommend for a card reader? I just got a drone and a San disk 64gb extreme as card but I can’t find any good card readers.
I just ordered this combo pack today! Coming in tomorrow. I'm hyped up. Can't wait! Thanks for the review
Hope you enjoy it!
I've just bought the Mavic Air 2 fly more combo. I regretted not getting the fly more Combo with my Mavic Mini. By the time I'd bought a case, multi charger and single spare battery I'd spent as much and still a battery short of the fly more spec.
I'll be doing some ongoing videos on life with my drones but switched on to Dji watching your videos
@ready set drone I have the mavic mini which is very impressive for its size etc, so wi-fi is very much hit and miss and depends on the area in which you are flying. But am considering also the mavic air 2, what is your honest opinion for price etc. And compare to the mavic mini
Just curious as to what mauals came with yours. I just got the same Fly More Combo and receved the "Mavic Air 2 Fly More Combo (DJI Smart Controller) V1.0 ....Its only the "In the Box & Disclaimer and Sfety Guidelines" booklet.
Also, I received the "Mavic Air 2 Fly More Combo (DJI Smart Controller)
"Quick Start Guide" V1.0.
Shouldnt' there be a "real manual " for the Mavic Air 2?
DJI website lists:
Mavic Air 2 Quick Start Guide v1.0
Mavic Air 2 User Manual v1.4
DJI Smart Controller User Manual 1.6
i just started flying. is it okay to leave the blades on when storing the drone in the bag? i've been doing that but i'm wondering if i'm damaging them.
I like the 3 slot charger (that doubles as a charging bank) and the bag that the mavic mini comes with better.
Wait - where did you pull that USB-C to USB-C cable from? Too quick! My box is completely missing that.
Hi Kelly, you probably already know this but it may help someone else out before they go fly this drone. You need to activate the battery before you go flying and to do this it should be charged individually straight from the charger and not via the mutlicharger adapter. There have been some reported issues when people have used the multicharger to charge all 3 batteries for the first time. It's detailed on the DJI website for more info. Thanks for another great video
Just bought a Mini and Air 2 on Sunday, both the fly more combos. These being my first 2 drones, it just made sense to get all the extras for a few bucks more. The place I got it has batteries for $79.00, so that's $160 of the $189 difference. I actually haven't unboxed the Air 2 yet (been practicing with the Mini) , I didn't realize it came with ND filters, so score on that. Plus, as much fun as it is to fly, only having approximately 30 minutes of flight time just isn't enough. Hands down, the fly more combo is the way to go if you're a newb like myself.
Nice video, just subbed. :)
Thanks Eric! You are going to love the Air 2! The mini is great, but the Air 2 is a significant upgrade for alot of reasons. Have fun and fly safe!
I have the flymore combo stuff left from a Spark which flew away. Can I use that Spark remote controller on the Spark on the Air2
The one really important item here is the extra batteries which are priced individually at $115 each. You really don't want to be limited in that respect. And with multi batteries you'll really want a multi charger. Having owned two of the original Mavics for several years, I find the one unnecessary item in the Flymore kit is the soft bag. You will want a hardcase if you are traveling. If space is an issue, get the small semi-hard cases custom made for the individual components (drone, batteries, controller). I don't see any available at this time (May 24, 2020) but they will certainly be out as quickly as the aftermarket companies make them.
Just the extra 2 batteries plus charging dock alone is worth the extra $198. Buying extra batteires alone is about $85 per battery (depending where).
I've been building and flying racing drones for a while now and finally decided to order the mavic air 2. It will be here Friday and I can't wait! The fly more combo is definitely worth it in my opinion.
this will probably be my first drone ever. so the fly more combo makes sense to me. thanks for the video
Good video....thank you Kelly. You make a great case for the Flymore combo for sure. My only critique is the actual unboxing. I think some people want to see how things are packaged "in" the bag but you spun the bag around where the contents were hidden. I guess the drone is in there vertically, based on the bottom piece you pulled out, but I think it's important to see how the main subject is packaged...along with the accessories if possible. Maybe not important to some, but I missed it.
Good review and explanation of the merits of getting the flymore combo. I always buy the flymore. Spark, Air, Mini and Air2... Saves having to shop more and the batteries are expensive anyway. Thank you for the review.
I am brand new to the drones. I’m torn on which drone I should buy. If you were to recommend between the Mavic mini and the Mavic air two which would it be for somebody that’s brand new to using a drone?
Quick note: the "triple" charger isn't really what you think. It only charges one at a time... still nice because you don't have to sit and switch the batteries on the charger as each one finishes.
nice video thank you look forward to more, this kit is £950 in the UK. £200 price difference between combo and regular kit.
Greetings, I'm looking for my first drone with obstacle avoidance and tracking, found the price of this Mavic Air 2 better then the new Mavic mini 3. My objective is to use to track me while gravel biking, (not racing) and around the house/propertly, maybe at a park nearby. Would this be an ideal solution for what I want or should I consider the higher price mini 3? For my use, need I worry about the weight?
If you're focusing on following yourself while avoiding obstacles, you might consider the Skydio 2. I don't personally have experience with a mini 3, but I'm not sure if it'll be much better than the Air 2 series.
@@readysetdrone appreciate the feedback, thank you
Great tutorial. However, like other new MA2 folks have discovered, do not use the multi-port charger when first charging MA2 batteries! Instead, use the single-port cable that connects to the multi-port accessory to charge each of the 'new' batteries for their first full charge. Once this has been accomplished, you're good to go with the multi-port charger.
Just ordered my first drone mavic air 2. Glad o got the fly more package. I figured it was worth it just for the batteries and the charging bank is super useful. Subbed!
I just ordered mine as well (new drone user), decided to go with the fly more package, glad I did... ETA Monday July 13th ... Good luck on your first day, hopefully I/we don't crash them. lol
I'd defo get the flymore pack but I still enjoy my mavic air 1 so I'll wait a little longer ,excellent channel.
you are wrong about the mini at the end but now with the Mini 2 out I agree.
That's pretty cool I'm hoping to buy one of these drones soon how long doss
The drone take to get here?
Also how long is the charging time on the drone cuz nobody ever talks about that part......
Takes about 90 minutes per battery to charge from nearly empty. Thanks for watching!
Hi Ready Set Drone man, will you be able to point me to a place where i get my
Mavic Air 1 drone fixed? I mean my issues is that my drone does not turn
on sometimes , it is as if it is hanging in the boot up
process...propellers turn , and gimbal moves but i dont hear that read
sound being played, very annoying.... sometimes it does complete the
power on / boot up cycle BUT then i also struggle to link the remote and
the drone.
All of this was after a safety update i did for the fly-zones.
Its just strange because sometimes i am able to fly and it works fine.
Sadly the last 2 weeks i have tried and tried and the drone will not
turn on fully, no idea what is going on.
I have crashed the drone in gate , but this was more than a year ago
and i have flown the drone at many places thereafter so it is very very
strange.
Hope you can help me, thanks
You made some excellent points for the value add of the fly more combo. I currently have the Mavic Mini and I’m selling it to buy the Mavic Air 2. I really wanted to love the Mini but I keep get disconnection errors and wind warnings that result in getting warnings to return to home. If I fly a little further out, I often lose the connection and my screen blacks out. I noticed that other Mini owners experienced the same. In a perfect scenario where there’s no wind and the connection is absolutely perfect, then the Mini is a great drone. Add these variables and its a nightmare. Great video!
Just ordered mine after adding up everything separately.... definitely a no brainer. Enjoyed the video, but you gotta start nailing that focus man. It makes a difference, trust me!
This is very well done and very well presented, thanks!
I did spring for the fly more pack and it's nice to see a breakdown of the contents and the associative values.
Again, thanks! :)
Glad it was helpful!
Can you plug the usb-c remote control charger in any direction into the bottom port of rc?
What's the brand name of the tripod use for your action camera you holding?
DJI Osmo Action 4k Camera
Adventurelad I know it Osmo action. I was talking about small tripod .
Awesome video... loved how you broke it all down.
Yeah, I'm impulsive and pulled the trigger on just the drone itself and am instantly regretting it. Will probably just return it and wait for the combo to come back in stock. The batteries and filters are essential... sigh... thanks for the break down!
Great video, can you tell me what type of phone that you use to fly the Mavic Air 2. Android/ Iphone?
Just got my FLY MORE combo and for the same $988 received the white strobe, 128GB microSD, and landing pad, and optics cleaning kit, all from Adorama. A no brainer. Now I have to figure out how to pay for it, lol
Just picked this drone up a couple weeks ago and the flymore kit was a no brainer for sure just w the batteries alone which is really the most popular item i think people will buy!
Great video man! Oh and i am loving this new air 2 over my original air!
Even though I'm not in the market for a MA2, I really do like your videos. Hey, have you ever done a video on the MA2 Zoom and the smart Controller; actual flying experience? Thanks; Marty
I have done a video on the Smart Controller and was using the M2Zoom with it. Short answer - Smart Controller with Mavic 2 is amazing!
Yea I purchased the standard kit. The MA2 will be my fly for fun drone. Waiting for my EVO 6K Pro to arrive any day now
This thing handles way better than my other drones, the Phantom 4 and Magic Pro, even in strong wind. The controller is a major improvement and signal quality is superb. I’m very pleased with my purchase.
Honest question: I have the Mavic Pro Fly more set w/ND filter set that I'm currently using. As a hobbyist/prosummer photographer/videographer, do you think it's worth the cost to upgrade to either the Air 2 or the Mavic 2 Pro? If so, which one would you recommend? I've been torn on the decision and would like some advice. P.S. great video and I loved your breakdown of the fly more costs.
Hey Timothy. It really depends on what you mean by prosumer. If you are just flying and creating content for yourself and friends, then no need to upgrade the Mavic Air 2 is more than sufficient for that purpose. If you are charging clients money for videos/photos like weddings or real estate videos, then yes - it would be worth the upgrade. I hope that is helpful.
Thank you for the reply. So you’d recommend upgrading from the original Mavic Pro to the Air 2 if it’s for personal use or to the Mavic 2 Pro if it’s for paid aerial photography/videography
1. That 3 point charger only charges one at a time. you can plug all 3 on, but it charges one by one.
2. Do NOT use that 3 point charger one first charge. You need to use the single charger for the first charge on your battery. Those batteries shipped in hibernate mode, you need to use the single charger to activate them. Otherwise, you are risking to brick your batteries. There are many people who report they had this issue.
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Nice breakdown sir, worthwhile information without any nonsense. Thank you for generating this type of content.
so, you cannot charge batteries on the way from the power bank, like mavic mini combo, right
Yes, I agree that it's worth it to go with the fly more combo, but the bag is too small. First thing I did after receiving the kit, was to jump online and order a hardshell case with more room.
For a person that has not ever flown a drone which drone would be better to start with Mini or Air 2? I have watched several videos, I just don't know how much I will actually fly?
It didn't come with a good user manual that described in detail, all the functions?
I have a question about the top holder, will it fit my 8" S2 Samsung tablet. I own a Phantom 4 and a Mavic Air that I fly with my tablet and am interested in this new model but I have no smart phone.
the Maverick 2 looks like the Maverick mini now has it always look like that??
Great video, thanx!
Do you know the Xiaomi fimi x8 2020??
It only costs about 380€ at the moment.
Is the Mavic much better??
Yup
I'm confused, I got my Mavic Air 2 on Amazon a few days ago and buying it with the bundle actually came out to be a few dollars cheaper than buying the drone by itself straight from DJI.
Sounds like you got a great deal!
Yeah, maybe there were just a few available.
The MA2 is such a awesome piece of gear to have in your arsenal! The only thing, I thought they would include a set of prop guards....for indoor flying. Definitely not a deal breaker!!!
gillard petry I have a set on order: $NZ29.00. Handy to have, if flying in confined space. Cheers
What an amazing review keep these videos coming !!! Fantastic !!!
Newbie here.. Got a crazy question..Just received my Mavic air 2 and I just tried a quick lift off inside the house to see if everything was put on right plus updated all firmware and everything went well... When I went outside and after getting permission to unlock before flight because of a near by airport and after I calibrated everything it flew but my control wouldn't stop beeping... Didn't see any warning on screen. Is there a way to turn the beeping off?
Was it close to you or a solid surface (wall, fence, tree, etc.)? The beeping is generally the anti collision sensors going off. I think you can turn that off in the app.
@@readysetdrone was in my driveway at @ 4 to 5 feet up , but had wall fencing @ 6 feet all around the drone.
ben colobong Did it stop when you reached clear air?