Goodbye DJI Mini 3 Pro: Drone's Final Flight Down into Volcano's Crater & Lava Inside
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 15 ส.ค. 2022
- #dji #volcano #dronefootage #lava
It's final flight. After suffering irreparable heat damage, we take the Mini 3 Pro back to the Icelandic Volcano for its final flight right down into the volcano itself.
I explain why I chose to make this final flight and decommission this brilliant drone.
Sad day...
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A sad but fitting end. Annoyed with myself for flying too close the day before but such is life. I bought a new one from DJI Reykjavik so I'm up flying again 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
I'll be honest Ian, you showed the damage and I thought, what's he doing now, still kinda works, oh, no way, he's going to send it back to the heat of certain death ! And I couldn't watch it mate. Not even joking. So I don't actually know what happened after it took off, it was too sad. It reminded me of the one I flew sideways into a tree at 80ft. Anyway, glad you're back in the air. Keep the vids coming. All the best 👍.
@Clive Davies well, the lens and focussing system was damaged and everything was blurred...... Beyond repair 🫤🫤
What was the height you were when it damaged?
@@yaronaz08 I’m wondering the same thing
A fiery grave for this brave little drone.
OMG, there was absolutely no logical explanation as to why I would feel emotional while watching this, but I did! Now feel the urge to tell my mini 3 not to worry, there are no plans to visit Iceland, while gently stroking its back.
It was trying to live!!!! 😢😢😢😢
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
The music & watery eyes help but if you own a drone you can seriously relate to the loss of something that's been with you for years.
My DJI is my pet. I call it Pidgey
SAME HAHAHAHAHAHA it’s like watching the life of a beloved pet end!!! 😭😭😭😭 pretty powerful
This has to be, the most honorable decommissioning of a drone, I've ever seen. Incredible video!!!
Well said Sir.
Only a drone pilot can appreciate the sadness of your loss. RIP Mini 3 pro.
I'm surprised it lasted that long hovering over that kind of heat. I am impressed.
The fact that it was able to even get near to that kind of heat is a testament to the quality of these drones. Incredible 😎
Yes I was surprised it held out as long as it did!
Facts bro
Was thinking the same thing, the electronics were hanging in there.
Yea you have to keep in mind that that is a 700 dollar drone
Impressed how it still flew with the messed up chassis. DJI never fails to amaze me with the resilience of their drones
@@kaygeebee1962 That's the point tho. Most DJI flyers want the pictures and video, not "the joy of flying" like other RC guys.....
@@kaygeebee1962 i sense bitterness in your diss.
@@kaygeebee1962 Many people use cinewhoops in professional capacities rather than as a hobby. Imagine having a drone following a preprogrammed route going around a house a realtor is trying to sell or rent, without having to worry about it bouncing up and down and needing to stabilize the video in post. Or maybe you're filming solo and need footage of yourself from the air but don't want to bother with monitoring what it does while you do your thing. It's a tool and many hobbyists have learned to use it as such. Before filming professionally, guys like Nurk, Ummagawd and Vanover were hobbyists (ok, maybe Nurk and Vanover were more than just hobbyists, but they started there). But not everyone needs a pro flyer and there are a ton of small time professional needs where automation would come in handy. Free your mind.
@@kaygeebee1962 I'm not shooting down your opinion. You were the one dissing sheeple and I'm just giving them a voice. People have reasons for buying what they want but, apparently, God ap[pointed you as the resident critic.
Not sure I would say durable. Slight fall from a tree and mine was trashed landing on leaves and dirt.
As a drone pilot myself this brought a tear to my eye, its unfortunate that it was damaged and couldn't go back home with you. But at least its last send-off was a memorable and touching one nonetheless. It was hard for me to watch, as all my fpv drones and Rc cars have gotten me through some tough times, although strange I consider them as friends despite them being machines, they have so much sentimental value to me and memories tied to them that even beyond repair I wouldn't have had the heart to do so myself as you did. Rest in peace little mini, your service will not be forgotten
Omg !!! You people are insane !!! You care for a piece of plastic??? But millions off people die everyday and you dont even think about that ! The world is insane !
The saddest video on TH-cam! Unfortunately, I know that feeling of losing a drone.😭 It really hurts when it's your first high and that you filmed so much over 3 years. Rest in peace mini 3!
I know that feeling too, but it was 7 years ago, I can't forget it because it's not clear what exactly the fly-away's fault was. 😞
@@Pirelli. I'm so sorry. Some people that don't fly drones are thinking right "these dorks". You really don't know how upsetting it is when you lose your little friend!🥺
I thought I was probably the only idiot getting emotional watching this video, until I read the comments. What a well made video and fitting farewell to your drone. Seeing your reaction said it all.
😢
not the only , I cry seeng this , I hope my drone will not end in this way ...
@@alessandraantonini7813 Well certainly don't let it watch this video. It will have flightmares for weeks.
My exact same thought here, it seems we are all men of passion here after all.
Remember folks, a drone is not just for Christmas. Love and care for them, they become part of the family 🙂
whatever dude
@@makeitlastmedia yep, whatever I say 'dude'
@@mananddroneuk put a sock in yo mounth
@@makeitlastmedia I'll sock you ya muppet
@@mananddroneuk drone head
My dronic's name is Casper. His breed is DJI mini 4 pro, and he is adorable. I would NEVER send him to die in a volcano!
It's amazing how humans can become emotionally attached to machines and non-living objects. The drone is really just a collection of metal and plastic and yet this man felt some real emotion when it was sent to its' fiery end. I think this is a unique aspect of human behavior.
Can't believe how emotional we humans are when it comes to seeing something like this. It's a piece of plastic with a load of electronic components yet still it had the effect of being a living thing. Great video Ian and yes I believe you genuinely where sad to see it go.
LOL 99.9% of people dont react like this to a piece of plastic and silicon.
I imagine, that because is so dificult to work and get day by day, sweat by sweat, work by work.
My missis talks to mine and waves at it when I fly it , they really do take on a persona of a living creature, and I find people are quick to warm to them ..!!!
I dont think its sadness for the drone itself but for the connection with its pilot.
As I messaged this fella, disposing of a drone like this in lava in Iceland is irresponsible. This could have been turned over for proper recycling, many of the components of which could have a second life, and without the attendant pollution. To read post after post of whining, preening people bleeding their hearts out at this spectacle is utterly ridiculous. This also sends the wrong message to viewers and gives the drone community a bad name. Even the Icelandic authorities could track this fella down and file a complaint for this nonsense.
Pretty amazed it lasted that long being that close to the lava 😳
The fact that he got so emotional at its loss makes me SO HAPPY I just bought mine… really looking forward to it, this is an amazing product
I lost a drone in deep sea and i had a feeling that i can describe!!!
at least you had the chance to say goodbye..
Amazing Video and very emotional..
Ah sorry to hear that 🫤
It gives an error message: "Motor unable to rotate, check for objects blocking motor..." It is unbelievable it gives a message to pilot even if vehicle in a kind of hell.. Respect DJI coders
You made me cry
All it means is phone sent signal to motors and did not respond. It just assumes that motors are messed up for that reason. Not really coders making it so it can give error messages while flying into lava 🤓
@@bigboybigboiv2328 You failed to grasp his point. It’s incredible because it proves the drone sent one final signal _after_ being swallowed by the volcano. It detected its motors had seized and still managed to transmit that while literally submerged in the lava.
@@bigboybigboiv2328 you are wrong but it doesnt matter ... the phone isn't sending shit.
@@Syclone0044 what is so amazing about that?
I don't care if the lens was messed up from the first flight or not that was some of the most epic footage I have ever seen that was so sweet and this is Chris from Tampa Florida just wanted to say hello to everybody who agrees with me that was some of the most sweet and epic footage that you could!
May his brave buzzing soul be remembered as the fearless explorer of the skies, forever in flight, forever capturing beauty
The Dji mini 3 pro : 🗣️ hasta la vista baby ❤
This was really difficult to watch... at the end of it's transmission I felt a tremendous wave of loss. Thank you for sharing.
well said Scotty, I felt the same way too
Wait..... why didn't he just send it in!?
@@Matanumi he may not have had DJI Care Refresh
Wave of loss of damaged plastic which you can instantly order brand new?
The chicken you eat or the cows you eat go through much more and intense pain on their way to your taste buds.
Do you feel it?
Not one of the DJI preferred QA tests but I am sure they were as interested as the rest of us, a unique one off emotional video that has made drone history.Well done Ian.
The heat above all that lava must be incredible, amazed how long it could fly for.
He fulfilled the mission for his life. The reason a drone is born to capture amazing exclusive image
As a filmmaker it must've felt so bad but you still chose to sacrifice your device for giving people such a great experience. Thank you for filming the last moments of your drone and sharing that to us.
I will be honest, it brought a tear to my eye! RIP little drone...
👍☹️🙃😃
ME to.
Same here!!!
Same here 😢
RIP that poor thing, it got so close to the lava and it still flew. It's like it didn't wanna die
We all felt that sad but beautiful !
A heartfelt goodbye to a loyal drone
I Imagine the only thing worse than watching your drone fly away without any control
You did the right thing Ian! Given the accidental damage sustained previously, I can't believe how long it kept going so close to such intense heat. Very profound!
Right thing polluting one of the most beautiful countries in the world?
@@TriptyX Really? Do you class a small piece of plastic evaporating in volcanic lava 'polluting'? 🙄
@@TriptyX I am pretty sure after 1200 degrees c bath none of that drone exists anymore 😂
@@TriptyX Would you rather the damaged lithium battery caused a fire on the plane?
Those dang onions . . . beautifully done. These machines do everything we ask of them, and sometimes much more. They add much to our life experiences, and it would be more surprising if our heart strings were not pulled just a bit when they are damaged or lost.
The fact that only a drone pilot can understand the felling of losing a drone .
But even if there is no connection but this also makes my eyes wet 😢
So sad, and so beautiful… Great goodbye to a great drone, Ian. This will be legendary video…
Yep; it fought well mate :)
Its Just Plastic and some Electronics
@@Lutz1305 ikr the guy is pathetic for getting choked up
@@0utcast I mean, yeah it’s just a thing, not alive or anything, but calling someone pathetic for being capable of feeling for something other than themselves reflects poorly only on you - not them. But conscienceless psychopaths do seem to think their disability is a super power. It is useful, yes, but let’s not pretend it makes you a better human being. Just a different human being. The rest of us are grateful that there are others who can feel empathy for more than themselves. They have more senses than you do, so they are actually the more evolved people than you are. Not that you don’t have any value for not feeling for a piece of plastic, because you certainly have plenty. It’s just a pretty arrogant and ugly view you hold.
@@0utcast you have heard of humor right? Are you two taking the piss?
I could never afford a drone but this is got me real emotional like I just lost mine. Nearly got tears in my eyes.
You build a deep, mysterious soul bond with your drones. It’s weird
You need help.
@@liminality8791 😂
@@dangerous8333 yk I’m right if you’ve ever had a good drone you use a lot 🙌
If you're going to use it for actual photography, you'll make your money back in no time. I started filming my little brother's football games for him so he can go over it with his players. They pay me like $100 per game. But I'm really just doing it for fun and practice. I don't know what the going rate would be to film and edit his games highlights. I also filmed one of my friends weddings for them. They gave me $500. I guess wedding photographers are expensive. Again, I was just doing it for the practice.
I haven't even tried to make money, but I've definitely gotten my money back, or close to it.
amazing video!!! thanks so much! RIP little droney
Really sad but totally epic. Sorry for your loss. Thanks so much for sharing.
I felt a deep saddening watching that. Even my girlfriend who's not a drone operator felt saddened by it. Fantastic video as always Ian. Not jealous at all that you're in the drone paradise of Iceland 🤘
It reminded me very much of the end of Terminator 2. 👍 I agree with everyone below it was an emotional end. You picked the perfect music. And, just like the Terminator said it could not self destruct and they must lower him into the molten steel, the updrafts, collision avoidance and camera angles all reminded me of an attempt to hang on to life, but knowing its better to go. Thanks for the video! 🙂
Ohhh man what a missed opportunity to use the iconic T2 music for this video!!
That's what I thought too 😂
Lol the fact that it kept trying to auto land. It’s like “I’M READY TO GO!”
This is like the end of Terminator 2.
Mini 3: "I know now why you cry, but it is something I can never do"
Mini 3 raises thumb as it descends into the lava
That was so sad, I almost shed a tear. I’m so attached to my drones they are like family. Great video and very moving and dignified ending. 😭😭
Why did this video hit my soul? It’s like me and that drone were actual friends and saying goodbye, the music playing, the solar system planet-esq videography just told a dramatic story. I gotta tell you this video alone will serve as it’s most memorable moment and adventure that not a lot of people will experience. Then the massive flare at the end. 🤯🤯🤯🤯😢. Salute Mavic 🫡
The music really set the drama
Wow! That was really sad. 😢 Amazing, thank you for sharing.
I wanna cry , and say goodbye to your drone , he did one last great thing , this footage will be the archives of the world . ,The first time you jump into a volcano , by staying at home .
This is the saddest video I’ve ever watched on TH-cam! I really hope it gets viral because these are the videos that should! It’s amazing that it lasted so long above that extremely hot lava! Keep the great work up and fly just a little bit farther from the crater just so that doesn’t ever happen again. Thanks for sharing!
Thanks for the good words! 🤠
That was an unprecedented video. And if it could be voted for, possibly the best video of the year 2022. The Mini took that last mission like a trooper. Fought valiantly till the end. Thanks for sharing. My condolences...😥
I almost cried with the music and all. I love all 8 of my drones. Each differently but with love
I always hated it when people would say, or look at the boy with his toy. When I lost my first Air 2s to a bird collision in a hippo and croc infested river on a big job my gut got wrenched in a way I had never felt before. It was then I actually realized just how much I care for it. It was almost like a pet or someone I deeply cared for. I was still in shock for months because I had everything else expect the actual drone. Nearly 2 years later I got it replaced and it felt like I got my friend back but in a different body. When time allows, I hope to go back to that same place and do a memorial flight.
Hopefully, no damn birds collide into it. I feel your loss my friend. These drones are very close to us.
What an amazing flight to its final resting place and so emotional 🥲 Can't believe how close you got to the crater though before the end. That's footage to remember long after your pocket forgets for sure🤩
Would've been nice to have another drone in the air getting a close angle of the epic dive into the lava !
Bro woke up and chose violence 😂. Mercy was never a option. We need to sacrifice MORE
yeah!!!
=)
Too soon.
Retired.... With dignity... Respect for a hard working piece of equipment...
I cried like a baby watching this, and was stunned at how long that little guy held on. I have a Mini 3 Pro too, and I am a first time drone user and so sad,.... but a noble thing that this lad did.
Surprisingly emotional.
Lol wow pathetic
It's so hard to say goodbye when you've formed such a bond with this incredible technology. They do take on a life of their own. My Mavic Mini went up to the top of a mountain in Colorado and got the most beautiful shot of it's life, right before it crashed beyond repair. It was with me for two years before it's final flight. These drones create memories we will never forget. RIP to your Mini 3 Pro and may you continue to create wonderful experiences for yourself and others Ian! Thank you for sharing.
This was unexpectedly emotional. I feel you!
This made me think of the dead rover on Mars. It just kept doing its best as it shut down, not knowing its demise was inevitable.
I can't believe I actually just got emotional at drone footage... What a trooper.
Honestly, even if you got a new drone, it would never truly replace your little friend. We’ll never forget them ❤
Bro. Those of us with mini pros feel you. Thanks for sharing the moment
How have I not seen this before - a really emotional farewell but a great last flight for the Mini 3
What a beautiful farewell and tribute to a tough little fella. Good on you, Ian.
🥺🥺😢😢 so very sad, I’m amazed at how long it lasted above the eruption. Great video. RIP little droney.
I feel so sad. But still proud ,Dji is incredible..
So long,fly high!
So sorry for your loss, it's sad but what incredible footage you got.
It was very very sad but you produced absolutely beautiful pictures. Great job Ian!
Wow, that was beautiful. Sad, but beautiful. Nicely done mate. Get back in the sky asap 🙌🏼
Aha! Yes Mike! I bought myself a new Mini 3 the next day... Onwards and upwards! Cheers matey and chat soon, Ian
@@IaninLondon Me wonders how much those models cost ?
@@lestergillis8171 About £850 give or take.
@@JBFlytography OK.
I have seen some that list for $5000 to $10,000 .
I must assume that the high end units are designed primarily for movie productions ect...
@@lestergillis8171 yes and no. More professional yes. Just movies no. Can be used for movies and Tv production etc but also can be used by like of the police, search and rescue, surveying etc.
Imagine in a thousand years when an archaeologist finds a blob of lava with the semi melted drone inside sorry for your loss sir R.I.P MINI PRO 3 your lost but not forgotten.
never forget
RIP DJI Mini 3 Pro. What an emotional flight....
Best Drone Video on TH-cam by a long way! RIP DJI MINI 3 PRO . More moving than the Queens funeral and trust me that was a masterpiece!
Incredible images, he fought until the end like a true champion serving. Great engineering machine, for these things is that we love our drones so much (I am a happy owner of a Mini2) Greetings from Buenos Aires, Argentina!
Reminds me of Terminator 2 ending when the T-800 lowers himself into the molten metal vat and gives John a thumbs up.
Wow, didn’t expect to feel so sad and have tears in my eyes! Reminds me of the end of Terminator 2. 😢
This is on par with The Titanic come back scene for a tear jerker !
This actually made me sad. Beautiful drone still fighting to take beautiful shots until the last second 😢
Hug your mini 3 pros.. you never know when will be their final charge cycle…. So sad. I can’t stop crying
Great emotional video. We were all there with you at the end. Had to watch it twice. Memorable resting place for the Mini 3 pro
That brought a tear to my eye. You actually seemed sad in the end. Great video as always!
It did to my eyes too, the perfect send-off.
I was genuinely sad...... Very hard to intentionally destroy and know it's not coming back
Oh man, this had me in tears! 😄 From the day I first flew mine it became like a little friend. I was going to teach my partner to fly it (he would do a much better job than me as he's an actual pilot and I have terrible depth perception) but the one time he took it out and was tearing around with it I felt like he was playing fast and loose with my soul, so we gave up on that idea 😂
Omg.... It's only a drone! But i really had a tear in my eye. That was probably the best way to say goodbye to the dji mini 3 pro. Great footage till it's end. Goosebumps mate
Beautiful!, and surprisingly moving seeing it fly away never to return, then the final disconnect message. The perfect end it would have wanted. TH-cam gold, well done!
On seeing the title my first thought was 'Oh no, not again'. Great send off and awesome footage despite the lens damage.
Impossible not to cry with the Background Music Theme as that music is called friend, how sad for the Drone but it has Left a Good Legacy for History, Greetings From Venezuela🇻🇪
😢 that is the most emotional video in human race. I’ve seen in a long time. So I’m new to flying and just bought my mini 3 pro
I so wanted to press the screen for you and cancel flight. Return to home.
I wonder how many more people wanted press cancel and don’t do it
Excellent video, very heartwarming
Good work Ian. Thank you for sharing its last moments with us all.
Strangely haunting and beautiful. A tiny drone facing the most powerful force on Earth
It's like a Viking funeral for a drone.
I remember to watch this video a few months ago and how I felt your sadness but also my sadness of watch. Yes, is a piece of plastic with electronic inside but also is something that can make us happy or sad, proud or not really...but I’m watching again and I can’t express myself more than this. I just feel heartbroken
Such beautiful footage. Also, I'm quite impressed with how close it was able to get and record. I sincerely expected it would overheat and crash that close. A fitting and awesome send-off, sir. Cheers!
Wow that was emotional Ian...Seeing it disappear into the distance knowing it wasn't coming back...very sad i felt for you.
This was surprisingly touching and very well edited. A nice choice of music too. Although I must confess that right towards the end as the little Drone was hovering over the lava and the picture was steadily getting worse and worse as the sensors died one by one, all I could hear in my mind was "IT'S OVER ANAKIN, I HAVE THE HIGH GROUND!" 🤣
Thanks for sharing with us.
Crazy how music can make everything.
Astonishing that it still flew at all, but at least it went out in a blaze of glory, quite literally. Full credit to DJI for an astonishing piece of kit and to you for that final flight, Ian. Perfect choice of music, thanks for sharing. 👍👍👍
I cannot believe this could be so emotional!!! fantastic video. Thank you
You killed it like the terminator got terminated. Thats the right funeral for this little boy, well done Ian!
That was stunning . Thank you for sharing . It is sad but a fitting end for a craft that gave you so much footage .
What a way to send off your drone! Great little mini beast, did really well! Good job Ian in London and what a great series you've done, from there in Iceland. Thank you 🙏
A worthy goodbye in terminator style. You will be missed, but never forgotten.
Even the terminator 2 movie wasn't this emotional
Nice video man, I'm sorry about your loss😭😭
Whoah...I don't know why but I could feel the loss as the Mini 3 descended into the lava pit. That was so surreal. I was nearly choked with emotion. I'm not sure why I felt that way about a drone's demise and then I saw the operator's face and knew he was feeling the heaviness from the very same tragic end. I'm sure the musical score had a little to do with it too. Imagine when it comes time for all of us to have androids in our homes...
Impressive performance right into that volcano, god speed little fellow! It served you well!