Yup. It’s like breaking my brain to fly this thing through stuff and trust it will avoid it. Worse yet is running through the woods and believing it will follow me and not hit trees. Glad you got yours!!
I love your enthusiasm and excitement. I have a Mavic Mini and I am having a blast with it. The other day I flew it over an in-progress 9 acre land clearing in our neighborhood. I took it up to 200 ft. and lost sight of the little guy. As I was buzzing all around the area shooting the heavy equipment ripping trees out of the earth etc. I received a low battery warning indicating it was coming home. When I finally was able to hear it before seeing it I was tingling with excitement. It was my first landing where I didn't manually do it myself. It was amazing. As a retired photographer with extra time (covid) I am loving. flying a drone. I will be upgrading to a Air 2 before the year is out. Love your videos. I might order your premium tee. Be safe.
I'm kicking myself in the butt for canceling my Skydio 2, Russ. Not because I want it but, because I quit watching videos regarding it and missed this one. You're reaction 😂 has me in tears from your expressions you are making. More hilarious than any video Ken Heron ever thought of making. Thanks 😊 for the great belly buster when I needed it!
I'll definitely be ordering one of these. I am tired of my Mavic 2 Pro losing track of me while running around like a mad person in my backyard. My Mavic 2 Pro once tried landing on my cable wires in the backyard and it tipped over and instantly regained control in the air. It was about a 15ft of ground and it stabilized itself instead of crashing. It was a weird day 😂
THE VIDEO LOOKS BETTER THAN ANY M2P VIDEO , I HAVE SEEN , AND THIS DRONES CAMERA FOOTAGE ACTUALLY LOOKS WAY BETTER, I own a M2P a, phantom 4 pro , a autel evo and parrot anafi , and it look better than all of them the evo would be number 2 , than the m2p number 3/ and that is fact.
I will never to do with my DJI drones either ! But it's nice to see you using the Skydio 2 instead of all other promo video. That way we can truly see how this drone really handle.
Great review, most reviews I have read only praise all the good things it can do and leave out all the things it is lacking.That always made me wonder is this a real review or a sales pitch.I always feel your reviews are truthful.Good job.
Ross that was adrenaline trip my friend!! I was soo worried watching you do the manouvres ! I think is a good drone but without telemetry is not a deal for me as yet. Merry Christmas to you and to your family! Thank you for all the entertainment you have brought me during 2019 and all what you have taugh me as well.
No telemetry - as absurd as it's capabilities are astounding. Considering one anyway. Have piloted a Mavic Pro for nearly 3 years. Love that Quad! I knew you'd get through it but we were all there sweating with ya. Lol. Keep up the good work Russ.
I can attest to the first flight being extremely stressful. I had my Skydio 2 crash into a tree yesterday. I’m contacting their customer service tomorrow, I’m very confident that they will help me get my drone fixed.
Hey Russ, Merry Christmas to you and yours if you are celebrating if course. I could COMPLETELY UNDERSTAND how you felt flying through the Tressel. I own the same DJI drones as you do. I'm in group 4 for the Skydio shipping schedule. Looking forward to your upcoming videos on this new toy.
Can’t wait for your review on your S2 accessory Russ, what will it be? E-bike, one wheel, booster board, etc. 😀 I haven’t received my S2 but While waiting I had no idea how many E-bike manufacturers there were. The learning curve starts all over again with research 😁
Oh wow. I fly this bridge too! Small world! You should come hangout with some friends and I this spring! I had no idea someone this involved in the community lived so close to me!
Yes, Russ, I am becoming a believer. Did you see David (kloogee?) yesterday flying through the brided? Amazing. Everyone agrees. They have to have a much better remote and telemetry. For me it is a deal-breaker until then.
Stan Cook yes low light seemed to be the issue, I wonder if skydio will fix it for free , or blame the low light. They do say in low light it doesn’t work well
@@Northern-drone I think it is a toss-up. If they are smart, since he did it on TH-cam, they will fix it for him. Remember, he tried earlier and got the low light waring. Later he did not get the warning so I for sure would be blaming them. Time will tell.
Nice to see how it works. I should see mine ~ at the end of January. For a controller it would have been very nice if Skydio build a Tx module that could be plugged into a FrSky transmitter.
It was fun to hear your nervous laughs when you went through the trestle! I did hear on another video that the fellow talked to Skydio Tech service and they told him telemetry would be updated very early next year. So I bet it will be in the next big update. Also, I bet they come out with their own controller! Maybe not before the Skydio 3 but I bet they do! Good video. To
Great video Russ, thank you. Glad you played around with the roll/pitch/yaw sensitivity. For those of us used to flying Mavics, using the Skydio controller for operator-guided cinematic shooting is going to be a challenge. I agree that longer gimbal sticks could help, are the current sticks screw in?
Great video. What an amazing drone! Not quite ready yet, I agree it needs telemetry and a better way to charge the batteries. A better controller would be nice.
Love to see how the Skydio 2 performs indoors... I would think it could be a valuable tool for indoor real estate. Your thoughts? And as soon as Skydio fixes the telemetry issue... I’m on board! Awesome. Now to fly length ways through the tracks.
Good video. That was some amazing navigation through obstacles.... Can you try n see if it can avoid wires as well? Tresseles are big and can be seen easily by the obstacle avoidance cameras... Lets see if it can avoid wires hanging close and can maneuver through it.
Great job Russ! That remote does appear to be pretty cheesy. Stubby non-removable sticks is just one issue with that RC. I swapped mine out for my DJI MA RC with Polar Pro's adjustable sticks....... what a difference. This Anafi RC for the S2 is quite the opposite of what the drone is. It's missing soooo......... much. Skydio surely could have made one but, they were in a big hurry to get tge S2 released. Firmware/software is also suffering in many area's. I'm in batch 2 slowly reaching the top of the fence. Looking forward to some more of your testing. Thanks again and Happy Holidays to you and yours. 👍😊
Nerves of rubber there, Russ. Great video, really entertaining and loved the setting, too. The Skydio 2 looks to be a real game-changer in some respects.
Nice video Russ. I recognized Trussell Valley and realized I don't live far from you. Some of your other videos confirmed it for me. Keep the videos coming.
I just wanted to say how I actually laughed out loud when you first flew thru the bridge trusses. I was as apprehensive as you were.. then you laugh and so did I. Good video.
I agree with you about the controller and the sticks. They should have developed their own controller. I have the same complaint with my Mavic Pro the sticks are too short. I prefer the sticks on my Phantom controller. Nice first flight.
Great job Russ! I had to laugh! That drone is almost incredible! I know that it can only get better with firmware updates, etc. Thinking about getting one.
Thats how I used to feel on the first flight of a plane I spent a month building lol. I wonder how close those props were to that frame, looked very close.
Great review of the capabilities of the Skydio and the Parrot controller in close proximity to the trestle. I really like the ergonomics of the Anafi controller,but shake my head at the use of wifi.I know the Anafi has sketchy range (personal experience) at best with no consistancy . Interesting to see a run lengthwise through the trestle to see what all of that metal does to the wifi signal.
Hopefully they can improve the transmission quality to be as stable as Occusync or Occusync 2 that would make it much better to fly. The live video was stuttering even at short distance in an open area(which is probably quite normal for wifi)
I'd say you were impressed! Great flight and I enjoyed the emotional reactions! Keep doing these so I can enjoy it with you! Now if I could just get 360 all around OA on my H+, I could really have a relaxed time.
Your channel is so cool my friend😃...you are a pleasure to watch and learn from...that drone looks quite awesome and the footage is premo at 60 fps...wow..thank you and may God bless you my new friend🤗
Thanks Russ for sharing your 1st experience. From that, I can see that you could quickly get confidence to fly knowing the drone will not crash. It would be interesting to center the drone within the trusses of the train bridge so that the drone flies smoothly through the opening instead of sense and avoid software hunting to find the sweet spot to navigate through. I wonder if possible to fly then smoothly through each truss tower in the flight path of the train track. I guess that would depend on each truss tower having the same alignment opening? Love your honest emotions of the experience. Yeah, I am in batch 3 order for the Skydio 2 and hoping by then a major app release provides telemetry data. I agree that is the most important. Why would the Skydio team not have that? What were they thinking? Also, wondering if possible to pair another more capable RC Controller other than the Parrot version? which is not a cool controller to use. Happy Holidays.
Howdy, Russ, thank you for this very entertaining and informative first flight, I’m still laughing from your closing outtake🤪🤪! You’re not along, I’d be frightened flying through those the trestle’s for sure! I agree, where in the drone telemetry that’s not good at all!!?? Very nice and fun first flight, Sir! Wishing you and family a Very Merry Christmas!
This is just awesome. Fun and scary going through the bridge trestles. Will they be making it available in the UK? Thanks for a great review. Merry Christmas:)
Russ! Thanks for insights about blue bird! Your graphics are just excellent, and helpful. Btw, I heard drunken rumor that the Skydio 6 is already on the drawing board - it will be able to cut its own path through trees and foliage using proton torpedoes. 😉 I am absolutely sold on the Skydio 2.
Just an obscure reference I think the Parrot TX is not as bad as you think. For sure better then the Mavic mini TX. I'm sure you have flown the Anafi before and I think for example the Gimbal rocker is very intuitive as well as the sticks can be as you can dial all the sensitivity with the FFP 6 app to your liking. I'm sure Skydio 2 may add all that to their app. I'm for sure glad they did not pick a TX from DJI ! I'm trying to stay objective here Russ, I have the M2P with the Smart Controller, Air, Platinum and Parrot. I personally like the Parrot TX and I just got three messages from my friends that you are bashing the Parrot TX so I'm the one who don't mind objecting...lol Love your work, your channel is great, long time member...Can't please all right ? So back off the Parrot TX !!!! haha
DJI TX are much better. Sounds like you are a Skidio Fan Boy. Skidio cant be compared to any other Drone as to Distance,Reliability, Features. Im talking about drones Like Autel Evo, DJI Mavic 2 Pro, and others. The Skidio is good for one thing, following someone on a skateboard and Obstacle Avoidance. I can see hw it is worth the same money as Mavic 2 Pro?
@@MitchGaar Actually, the profit margin is significantly lower than any DJI drone. I'm a DJI fan boy from day 1, if you watch my channel you would know that. That M2P that we paid $1500 for probably cost DJI about $500 to manufacture. I'm guessing the Skydio2 has a much lower percentage. The components are way more complicated than any Mavic. I'm not a Skydio fan boy, but a I am a fan boy of something no one has done yet. Innovation is the prize for me.
Mitch did you read my comment or are you just abusing your powers of your GED education and ability of using a keyboard? First of all be careful using words like "fan boy" etc. My perspective and experience is unbiest to any manufacturer. I was talking about a transmitter that I have used for over 500 times that was made by Parrot... Have you? I have a MP2 with 54 hours on it using the Smart Controller, Mavic Air, Mavic Platinum so my only point was that given those facts I can form an opinion about that TX. I'm not talking about who's manufactures TX or drone is better and for sure does not make me Skydio 2 fan boy. Apparently you can't even spell 'skidio' because judging by your comments the DJI mouth drool must be getting your keyboard stuck. So calm down get a tissue, collect your thoughts before you start typing and get the home made Russ hat off your head, put your DJI slippers on and calm down 👌
Fly Gor I don’t get the point seriously when people claim themselves as fan boy. First we are not boys anymore. We are adults , grown up men who work to pay for our hobbies unless we get it for free as gift. How can someone state so surely that testing models are bad and claim that DJI or this or that is better whiteout even seeing and flying one. Without having the final product ? That kind of thoughts are simply laughable. After all it’s a tool that takes some skills to make something out of it and I don’t mean just cranking the controller sticks to left and right and call themselves pilots. I have done videos with spark that came out to be better than some done with mp2. So Best is to get creative instead of praising a brand that charges us 3-4 times of its actual cost.
Mitch Gaar I would love to know if how much experience you got with skydio and how well informed you are on the tech overall and how creative you are with your tools that you’re making such a big statements here. Go on , I’ll start counting your blessings and be happy for you if they are worth something.
I would love to get this drone for sure now... Would it be possible to use a different controller? A dji controller would be nice, but even another after market controller would be great
First time I am hearing about the Skydio 2, right here Footage looks impressive Amazing landscape, would make great movie set! Just got my OSMO pocket 2 days ago, have watched most of your videos on it, good job. (latest firmware is hot) Gorgeous backdrop behind you, looks like a Rockwell painting :) (noticed the OSMO was breathing focus a bit) Your fun factor flying through the Truss was infectious, Cheers! Gave the Thumbs up and SUBED.
I don't think you are giving the M2P enough credit. I bet APAS could make it through those giant holes. If I get a day without rain and find a similar structure I am going to try.
hi russ i have the mini and air thay are very good dont get out a lot got one leg its great when i do your opening drons 51 did you have that made or whots it called russ john nottingham uk
Good vid Russ, glad to see a review that wasn't about making "look at me" videos. Seeing this really shows some of the capabilities. I find myself using the telemetry info constantly so I will def wait to see if that feature is added. The obstacle avoidance on these looks to be very advanced,...quite appealing! My other concern about this drone was the back props facing downward. This worries me that there is no protection for them when landing...has that caused you any issues?
NO TELEMETRY!!!!! WTF? Yeah that's practically a killer! But a cool first flight. I do think there are some use cases with the controller, like when you want to manually film some scenes that have some obstacles that you don't really want to have to worry about much. Looking forward to your next videos....
Man, I wouldn't fly a $3 gas station kite near that bridge … I thought for sure, that this video was going to end up being more of a stress test of Skydio's CRM rather than their new drone, hahaha. Three times through the bridge gridwork … three times!? Why not fly it at a plastic garbage can to test the avoidance software. 3 times at a non-trivial altitude!? Hahah… it's like watching those crazy free climbers that do chin-ups at the top of cell phone towers. "Tune in next week when Russ tests the Skydio 2 Beacon by carrying it through an operating automotive assembly plant, tossing it over the fence into a 220kV electric utility substation, and finally, by dropping the Beacon into an active volcano!" 😎
Yup. It’s like breaking my brain to fly this thing through stuff and trust it will avoid it. Worse yet is running through the woods and believing it will follow me and not hit trees. Glad you got yours!!
I never get tired of trains and train tracks.
Neither do I. It's one of the reasons why I purchased a drone; to give myself a new perspective in the hobby.
i know Im kinda randomly asking but does anyone know a good site to stream newly released movies online?
@Caspian Emerson i use FlixZone. You can find it on google =)
@Caspian Emerson Lately I have been using FlixZone. You can find it by googling =)
I love your enthusiasm and excitement. I have a Mavic Mini and I am having a blast with it. The other day I flew it over an in-progress 9 acre land clearing in our neighborhood. I took it up to 200 ft. and lost sight of the little guy. As I was buzzing all around the area shooting the heavy equipment ripping trees out of the earth etc. I received a low battery warning indicating it was coming home. When I finally was able to hear it before seeing it I was tingling with excitement. It was my first landing where I didn't manually do it myself. It was amazing. As a retired photographer with extra time (covid) I am loving. flying a drone. I will be upgrading to a Air 2 before the year is out. Love your videos. I might order your premium tee. Be safe.
The best part of this video was your reaction..totally enjoyable!
I loved your fear as you went through the trusses. It is the way I feel all the time with my Mvic 2 Zoom!
great example of how powerful this drones technology really is.... thanks for sharing.
I'm kicking myself in the butt for canceling my Skydio 2, Russ. Not because I want it but, because I quit watching videos regarding it and missed this one. You're reaction 😂 has me in tears from your expressions you are making. More hilarious than any video Ken Heron ever thought of making. Thanks 😊 for the great belly buster when I needed it!
Best drone demonstration ever! Especially the one hand part 😅😂🤣🤣
Finally a test within the specs given by Skydio. Those trusses were definitely over 1/2 an inch and it avoided them as designed.
Thanks for sharing all the FUN with us!!
Russ, this was amazing!! And I am sold on the blue bird! Thanks so much. 💛😎
That is so impressive. Thank you for taking the Gamble the show us.
Was holding my breath, right along with you, as you were flying through that tressel
I'll definitely be ordering one of these. I am tired of my Mavic 2 Pro losing track of me while running around like a mad person in my backyard. My Mavic 2 Pro once tried landing on my cable wires in the backyard and it tipped over and instantly regained control in the air. It was about a 15ft of ground and it stabilized itself instead of crashing. It was a weird day 😂
Wow Russ.... You were like a little kid there when the drone was "thinking" of a path to take. Great flight, thanks for sharing.
That was very scary! I really loved your apprehension as you approached the trestle. Great video! Merry Christmas!
THE VIDEO LOOKS BETTER THAN ANY M2P VIDEO , I HAVE SEEN , AND THIS DRONES CAMERA FOOTAGE ACTUALLY LOOKS WAY BETTER, I own a M2P a, phantom 4 pro , a autel evo and parrot anafi , and it look better than all of them the evo would be number 2 , than the m2p number 3/ and that is fact.
Maybe by the time I get mine, they'll have revised the software and controller. That would be nice! Looking forward to more flights!!
Yep. They've already added telemetry and this video is only 6 days old as of this comment. Telemetry was in another video about 3 days ago.
I will never to do with my DJI drones either ! But it's nice to see you using the Skydio 2 instead of all other promo video. That way we can truly see how this drone really handle.
Great review, most reviews I have read only praise all the good things it can do and leave out all the things it is lacking.That always made me wonder is this a real review or a sales pitch.I always feel your reviews are truthful.Good job.
Great stuff Russ, waiting for mine in the next batch in January. Thanks for the bravery.
Very cool how it finds a way through the tressle grid!
Skydio 2 released update 12/24 with telemetry.
You can slip extenders on joy sticks if you want more leverage
Ross that was adrenaline trip my friend!! I was soo worried watching you do the manouvres ! I think is a good drone but without telemetry is not a deal for me as yet. Merry Christmas to you and to your family! Thank you for all the entertainment you have brought me during 2019 and all what you have taugh me as well.
Thank you! Blessings to you as well!
You are gutsy for just getting the drone! Worked out great!
Awesome flight Russ, the Skydio did great going through the trestle. And I never tire of that location. Happy Holidays.
No telemetry - as absurd as it's capabilities are astounding. Considering one anyway. Have piloted a Mavic Pro for nearly 3 years. Love that Quad! I knew you'd get through it but we were all there sweating with ya. Lol. Keep up the good work Russ.
Happy New Year’s Russ
Great video! I had sweaty palms. I am in batch one and your video is very helpful
I can attest to the first flight being extremely stressful. I had my Skydio 2 crash into a tree yesterday. I’m contacting their customer service tomorrow, I’m very confident that they will help me get my drone fixed.
You’re beautiful dude. Cute face.
Wishing you luck! I too was once confident that Skydio would do the right thing, but nope.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
You ask and you receive. Merry Christmas!!!
Hey Russ, Merry Christmas to you and yours if you are celebrating if course. I could COMPLETELY UNDERSTAND how you felt flying through the Tressel. I own the same DJI drones as you do. I'm in group 4 for the Skydio shipping schedule. Looking forward to your upcoming videos on this new toy.
Can’t wait for your review on your S2 accessory Russ, what will it be? E-bike, one wheel, booster board, etc. 😀 I haven’t received my S2 but While waiting I had no idea how many E-bike manufacturers there were. The learning curve starts all over again with research 😁
Oh wow. I fly this bridge too! Small world! You should come hangout with some friends and I this spring! I had no idea someone this involved in the community lived so close to me!
Yes, Russ, I am becoming a believer. Did you see David (kloogee?) yesterday flying through the brided? Amazing. Everyone agrees. They have to have a much better remote and telemetry. For me it is a deal-breaker until then.
Stan Cook have u not seen he since crashed it doing it again
@@Northern-drone He who, Kloogee? The only video he put out was the one that was flying through the bridge. I will look for it.
@@Northern-drone Thanks Mark, I just went to his channel and looked at it. Not sure how I missed the update notice. Too dark my guess.
Stan Cook yes low light seemed to be the issue, I wonder if skydio will fix it for free , or blame the low light. They do say in low light it doesn’t work well
@@Northern-drone I think it is a toss-up. If they are smart, since he did it on TH-cam, they will fix it for him. Remember, he tried earlier and got the low light waring. Later he did not get the warning so I for sure would be blaming them. Time will tell.
I think my knees would be knocking as well Russ ! Cheers from Waterloo Ontario Canada 🇨🇦
Awesome! I hope I get one for Christmas. 🙂
Nice to see how it works. I should see mine ~ at the end of January. For a controller it would have been very nice if Skydio build a Tx module that could be plugged into a FrSky transmitter.
Nice video . Love all your drones videos . Very informative.
It was fun to hear your nervous laughs when you went through the trestle! I did hear on another video that the fellow talked to Skydio Tech service and they told him telemetry would be updated very early next year. So I bet it will be in the next big update. Also, I bet they come out with their own controller! Maybe not before the Skydio 3 but I bet they do! Good video. To
Your reaction at 12:20 was the best. Brave! So if the screen goes out how do you land if you cant hit the "land" button? Yikes!
The controller has a land button
Great video Russ, thank you. Glad you played around with the roll/pitch/yaw sensitivity. For those of us used to flying Mavics, using the Skydio controller for operator-guided cinematic shooting is going to be a challenge. I agree that longer gimbal sticks could help, are the current sticks screw in?
Great video as always, I was nervous 😬
Great video. What an amazing drone! Not quite ready yet, I agree it needs telemetry and a better way to charge the batteries. A better controller would be nice.
Love to see how the Skydio 2 performs indoors... I would think it could be a valuable tool for indoor real estate. Your thoughts? And as soon as Skydio fixes the telemetry issue... I’m on board! Awesome. Now to fly length ways through the tracks.
I would also like to see how you are mounting your Osmo Pocket to a tripod and still able to use the bottom mounted USB C port to your Wireless Go.
Good video. That was some amazing navigation through obstacles.... Can you try n see if it can avoid wires as well? Tresseles are big and can be seen easily by the obstacle avoidance cameras... Lets see if it can avoid wires hanging close and can maneuver through it.
Very Sick! Damn that’s badass. I will buy after I buy a Mavic 2.😃
Great job Russ! That remote does appear to be pretty cheesy. Stubby non-removable sticks is just one issue with that RC. I swapped mine out for my DJI MA RC with Polar Pro's adjustable sticks....... what a difference. This Anafi RC for the S2 is quite the opposite of what the drone is. It's missing soooo......... much. Skydio surely could have made one but, they were in a big hurry to get tge S2 released. Firmware/software is also suffering in many area's. I'm in batch 2 slowly reaching the top of the fence. Looking forward to some more of your testing. Thanks again and Happy Holidays to you and yours. 👍😊
Nerves of rubber there, Russ. Great video, really entertaining and loved the setting, too. The Skydio 2 looks to be a real game-changer in some respects.
Thanks Russ for tutorials
Nice video Russ. I recognized Trussell Valley and realized I don't live far from you. Some of your other videos confirmed it for me. Keep the videos coming.
Where you at Ray?
@@51Drones Granville. 20 miles East of you.
I just wanted to say how I actually laughed out loud when you first flew thru the bridge trusses. I was as apprehensive as you were.. then you laugh and so did I. Good video.
I would like to see the return to home accuracy, from what I have seen on TH-cam no one has posted anything about it
I had an Anafi with those controllers and found them pretty good. What I am not convinced of is that it uses WiFi.
I agree with you about the controller and the sticks. They should have developed their own controller. I have the same complaint with my Mavic Pro the sticks are too short. I prefer the sticks on my Phantom controller. Nice first flight.
I would be just as cautious [Mavic Pro flyer for over 2 years]. Looks very interesting and hopefully Skydio 2 supply increases soon.
That was so cool fantastic flight I loved it.
Awesome, cant wait for mine...
Great video Russ.
Dji has a lot to learn from the skydio dudes, awesome drone
But they provide a drone with crappy camera specs :-)
@@ChristiaanRoest79 I guess that if they combine forces, we would have the perfect drone
@@RunToTheHills999 it wouldnt surprise me if the upcoming Dji Mavic has great obstacle avoidance.
Great job Russ! I had to laugh! That drone is almost incredible! I know that it can only get better with firmware updates, etc. Thinking about getting one.
Thats how I used to feel on the first flight of a plane I spent a month building lol. I wonder how close those props were to that frame, looked very close.
Great review of the capabilities of the Skydio and the Parrot controller in close proximity to the trestle.
I really like the ergonomics of the Anafi controller,but shake my head at the use of wifi.I know the Anafi has sketchy range (personal experience) at best with no consistancy .
Interesting to see a run lengthwise through the trestle to see what all of that metal does to the wifi signal.
Hopefully they can improve the transmission quality to be as stable as Occusync or Occusync 2 that would make it much better to fly. The live video was stuttering even at short distance in an open area(which is probably quite normal for wifi)
I'd say you were impressed! Great flight and I enjoyed the emotional reactions! Keep doing these so I can enjoy it with you! Now if I could just get 360 all around OA on my H+, I could really have a relaxed time.
Your channel is so cool my friend😃...you are a pleasure to watch and learn from...that drone looks quite awesome and the footage is premo at 60 fps...wow..thank you and may God bless you my new friend🤗
Thanks Russ for sharing your 1st experience. From that, I can see that you could quickly get confidence to fly knowing the drone will not crash. It would be interesting to center the drone within the trusses of the train bridge so that the drone flies smoothly through the opening instead of sense and avoid software hunting to find the sweet spot to navigate through. I wonder if possible to fly then smoothly through each truss tower in the flight path of the train track. I guess that would depend on each truss tower having the same alignment opening? Love your honest emotions of the experience. Yeah, I am in batch 3 order for the Skydio 2 and hoping by then a major app release provides telemetry data. I agree that is the most important. Why would the Skydio team not have that? What were they thinking? Also, wondering if possible to pair another more capable RC Controller other than the Parrot version? which is not a cool controller to use. Happy Holidays.
The video quality and smoothness is really great. Unlike the horrible choppy Mavic Mini.
Skydio tech is pretty awesome, but I think I'll hold out for later revisions as it currently still seems a bit rudimentary.
Howdy, Russ, thank you for this very entertaining and informative first flight, I’m still laughing from your closing outtake🤪🤪! You’re not along, I’d be frightened flying through those the trestle’s for sure! I agree, where in the drone telemetry that’s not good at all!!?? Very nice and fun first flight, Sir! Wishing you and family a Very Merry Christmas!
Batch one still waiting -- but cant wait -- :)
Why did the video sharpness change so much from 6:33 to 6:36? Was looking very sharp then got blurry.
6:33 was screen recording and at 6:36, it switched to the drone footage. I softened the drone footage a little.
Awesome video, take a deep breath.....lol....Really looking to more testing of this drone.
nice vids & info bro! definitely i want to buy it!!!
This is just awesome. Fun and scary going through the bridge trestles. Will they be making it available in the UK? Thanks for a great review. Merry Christmas:)
Russ! Thanks for insights about blue bird! Your graphics are just excellent, and helpful. Btw, I heard drunken rumor that the Skydio 6 is already on the drawing board - it will be able to cut its own path through trees and foliage using proton torpedoes. 😉 I am absolutely sold on the Skydio 2.
Excellent video quality.
Just an obscure reference I think the Parrot TX is not as bad as you think. For sure better then the Mavic mini TX. I'm sure you have flown the Anafi before and I think for example the Gimbal rocker is very intuitive as well as the sticks can be as you can dial all the sensitivity with the FFP 6 app to your liking. I'm sure Skydio 2 may add all that to their app. I'm for sure glad they did not pick a TX from DJI ! I'm trying to stay objective here Russ, I have the M2P with the Smart Controller, Air, Platinum and Parrot. I personally like the Parrot TX and I just got three messages from my friends that you are bashing the Parrot TX so I'm the one who don't mind objecting...lol Love your work, your channel is great, long time member...Can't please all right ? So back off the Parrot TX !!!! haha
DJI TX are much better. Sounds like you are a Skidio Fan Boy. Skidio cant be compared to any other Drone as to Distance,Reliability, Features. Im talking about drones Like Autel Evo, DJI Mavic 2 Pro, and others. The Skidio is good for one thing, following someone on a skateboard and Obstacle Avoidance. I can see hw it is worth the same money as Mavic 2 Pro?
@@MitchGaar Actually, the profit margin is significantly lower than any DJI drone. I'm a DJI fan boy from day 1, if you watch my channel you would know that. That M2P that we paid $1500 for probably cost DJI about $500 to manufacture. I'm guessing the Skydio2 has a much lower percentage. The components are way more complicated than any Mavic. I'm not a Skydio fan boy, but a I am a fan boy of something no one has done yet. Innovation is the prize for me.
Mitch did you read my comment or are you just abusing your powers of your GED education and ability of using a keyboard? First of all be careful using words like "fan boy" etc. My perspective and experience is unbiest to any manufacturer. I was talking about a transmitter that I have used for over 500 times that was made by Parrot... Have you? I have a MP2 with 54 hours on it using the Smart Controller, Mavic Air, Mavic Platinum so my only point was that given those facts I can form an opinion about that TX. I'm not talking about who's manufactures TX or drone is better and for sure does not make me Skydio 2 fan boy. Apparently you can't even spell 'skidio' because judging by your comments the DJI mouth drool must be getting your keyboard stuck. So calm down get a tissue, collect your thoughts before you start typing and get the home made Russ hat off your head, put your DJI slippers on and calm down 👌
Fly Gor I don’t get the point seriously when people claim themselves as fan boy. First we are not boys anymore. We are adults , grown up men who work to pay for our hobbies unless we get it for free as gift. How can someone state so surely that testing models are bad and claim that DJI or this or that is better whiteout even seeing and flying one. Without having the final product ? That kind of thoughts are simply laughable. After all it’s a tool that takes some skills to make something out of it and I don’t mean just cranking the controller sticks to left and right and call themselves pilots. I have done videos with spark that came out to be better than some done with mp2. So Best is to get creative instead of praising a brand that charges us 3-4 times of its actual cost.
Mitch Gaar I would love to know if how much experience you got with skydio and how well informed you are on the tech overall and how creative you are with your tools that you’re making such a big statements here. Go on , I’ll start counting your blessings and be happy for you if they are worth something.
Very well done. I like your natural emotions, very likeable.
I would love to get this drone for sure now... Would it be possible to use a different controller? A dji controller would be nice, but even another after market controller would be great
Wow! That is amazing. We have to wait until like mid next year to get one? I hope they can do something about improving fulfillment times.
Can the controller sticks be unscrewed?..with the possibility to add longer ones
Just adding another 👍 from this channel!
I don't get mine till like July- September it's crazy how far away shipment is
First time I am hearing about the Skydio 2, right here
Footage looks impressive
Amazing landscape, would make great movie set!
Just got my OSMO pocket 2 days ago, have watched most of your videos on it, good job. (latest firmware is hot)
Gorgeous backdrop behind you, looks like a Rockwell painting :)
(noticed the OSMO was breathing focus a bit)
Your fun factor flying through the Truss was infectious, Cheers!
Gave the Thumbs up and SUBED.
Thanks! Yes, I don't know why the Pocket was focus hunting. I had everything set correctly.
That looked terrifying!
Why not sure more video from the drone?
I don't think you are giving the M2P enough credit. I bet APAS could make it through those giant holes. If I get a day without rain and find a similar structure I am going to try.
47°12'18.5"N 122°17'40.5"W, going to try an old bridge.
hi russ i have the mini and air thay are very good dont get out a lot got one leg its great when i do your opening drons 51 did you have that made or whots it called russ john nottingham uk
Is this taken over west of Minot, ND? Looks familiar. Cant wait to get a Skydio 2 also!
Yup
Cool! I did road construction out there during the oil boom driving semi. Have a Merry Christmas and enjoy the Skydio!
...can you fly drones around elevated train tracts?...
What make the video jumpy ? My mavic mini is doing this
Good vid Russ, glad to see a review that wasn't about making "look at me" videos. Seeing this really shows some of the capabilities. I find myself using the telemetry info constantly so I will def wait to see if that feature is added. The obstacle avoidance on these looks to be very advanced,...quite appealing!
My other concern about this drone was the back props facing downward. This worries me that there is no protection for them when landing...has that caused you any issues?
NO TELEMETRY!!!!! WTF? Yeah that's practically a killer! But a cool first flight. I do think there are some use cases with the controller, like when you want to manually film some scenes that have some obstacles that you don't really want to have to worry about much.
Looking forward to your next videos....
Awesome video had some pigeons after My Mavic Mini today so I quit flying
Skydio 2 or Let‘s watch Russ have heart attacks. It was a real hoot watching you losing it. LOLOLOLOL. Good video
Man, I wouldn't fly a $3 gas station kite near that bridge … I thought for sure, that this video was going to end up being more of a stress test of Skydio's CRM rather than their new drone, hahaha. Three times through the bridge gridwork … three times!? Why not fly it at a plastic garbage can to test the avoidance software. 3 times at a non-trivial altitude!? Hahah… it's like watching those crazy free climbers that do chin-ups at the top of cell phone towers.
"Tune in next week when Russ tests the Skydio 2 Beacon by carrying it through an operating automotive assembly plant, tossing it over the fence into a 220kV electric utility substation, and finally, by dropping the Beacon into an active volcano!" 😎
Good video Russ. Your heart beat was racing there a bit I think.
WOW, amazing