10 Biggest DRONE MISTAKES New Pilots Make with DJI MAVIC MINI

I teamed up with Aldryn from @FlytPath to bring you 10 Biggest Drone Mistakes New Pilots make.
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01:08 - Flying Close To Objects
02:00 - Establishing Shots
02:56 - Camera Direction
03:39 - Batteries
04:03 - Drone Regulations
04:54 - Recording
05:22 - Height
06:24 - Forgetting Memory Card
07:16 - Jerky Movements
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[@JevenDovey]

Want to get CINEMATIC footage with your drone? Here's a video that breaks down what is cinematic so you can start applying it to your arial shots: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ppOwhWuMqdaLraM

[@agentjtravel_walkthru4205]

Thanks bro like always, I just got a mavic pro from a friend. But I’m doing for real estate shots looking forward to all your material.

[@DjemoGraphic]

I would add forgetting to adjust the settings of the drone, stick sensitivity, format of videos and photos.

[@jontyellis968]

87 class

[@alexthai4957]

Like many others, I'm new to drones and starting with Mini3 Pro. Thanks for all the excellent content you produce for the community. The actual motivation to write this message was after seeing the thumbnail for this video. Awesome composition, lighting, and evokes curiosity. Brilliant.

[@gastondartevelle]

1:10 flying too close to objects 2:01 not getting establishing shots 2:58 pointing at the sun 3:41 not enough batteries 4:05 not following drone regulations 4:56 not pressing record 5:24 shooting from too high 6:26 forgetting or not formatting memory card 7:18 jerky movements & short shots 8:15 staying in the air too long

[@EagleFPV43]

Thx

[@somestudio5474]

Thanks man

[@georgegonzalez2066]

Gastón Dartevelle Merci, mon ami!

[@lhh8185]

Merci mec👍🏻

[@martinetti282able]

Thank you so much... the world needs more people like you. You are a diamond.

[@stepbackjack4194]

Flying in high winds should be numero uno.

[@swooperbreak2098]

Small drones be like

[@4DT44]

Remembering to have sunglasses with you is always a good idea as well. Helps to see the drone without all of the sky glare. Even on days it's not particularly sunny 😎

[@secondchance6603]

Well look at you, throwing shade and it's all positive : )

[@henknphoto]

Great tips! One thing I wish I knew before crashing my Mavic Mini, check the Return to Home altitude and set it according to your environment!! For my first couple of flights I flew out in the open fields, no problems. When I flew in an industrial area and I lost connectivity completely, the 20m altitude was not high enough and the drone flew straight into a building trying to get back to home and there was nothing I could do about it. 😥 Tip: Set your RTH altitude according to your environment, every time!

[@xmalcom650]

Better yet set it to reasonable height in general. 70ft will pass most obstacles.

[@henknphoto]

@@xmalcom650 remember to check and reset after a software update, I believe the update restores it to the defaults.

[@xmalcom650]

@@henknphoto I try to check it before flying after a long break from flying.

[@zwiftfpv6304]

Exactly what happened to mine.

[@Slabysz]

Is there a way for us stupid, non-metric reading Americans, to get the RTH in feet? I set the units to Imperial, but the RTH still is in metric.

[@yoursocialmedialawyer]

These are great tips. Especially - and I mean this because I’ve done it dozens of times - PRESS RECORD!!!

[@JevenDovey]

I feel so dumb when I forget to press record haha

[@synterlu]

Had my first job the other day, forgot to record about 2/3rds of the day, had to come a second day. It's also common to have this mistake because in the Mini you have to hit record more than once at the start for some reason.

[@damienc7303]

Oh I agree so much with it... It feels so bad when you are happy about the footage you just did, then at landing you want to stop and... Well... It wasn't on.

[@KeepSmilingAdventures]

So many times 😂

[@ColeyDuncan]

Especially when going from photo to video, and vice versa. Missed a good few shots my first day flying. But how else do you learn?

[@dhavalvaghela9227]

I don't know Why i am watching this I don't even have a drone.

[@MikeMcIUK]

LOL... Thanks for the laugh...

[@angus970]

I don't either, but do you WANT one??????🤔🤔

[@gold5907]

angus foster hello are you offering

[@angus970]

@@gold5907 I wish But I can recommend a couple...

[@Vibes-no3hi]

Too funny 😂

[@MicoGhostTheOldCodger]

Great video. In my early days of flying drones, I have made most of these mistakes, except for the too low battery. Over time I have learned many of these lessons the hard way. I wish I had a video like this when I first started. I love both of you guys, and watch almost all the videos you produce. Great collaboration on this one. Great job guys!

[@VanishingKaizer]

You're right, my common mistake I always have my drone facing the sun. I also was too excited to take the drone as high as it can but eventually I realised that less people appreciate it.

[@georgegonzalez2066]

Jeven and Aldrin, thanks for sharing some very useful tips. Your explanations should save many drone pilots from disappointment and damaged or lost drones. Kudos to you both!

[@MickRatanapanyo]

Excellent tips thank you! I'm super new to flying (excited and anxious at the same time) and discovering these points as I practice flying the past two days. Your food for thoughts have been priceless!

[@alessandrosalvarani4133]

Thank you for the tips! 👍🏻

[@TakeOffTime]

Thank you for your invaluable tips, they are right spot on.

[@davidli313]

What an amazing video! This will help me a lot for my mavic mini getting shipped on the 24th

[@friendoftellus5741]

Thank you very much for this important advice !

[@julietGuzmana]

Thank you for all the information regarding the common mistakes about drones great video

[@JevenDovey]

Make sure you check out my other video on 20 more mistakes. That one will give you some more ideas

[@gasparin7208]

Very good tips bro, I’m waiting on the weather to let me start flying my Mavic mini...✌🏻😎

[@goldyrl5172]

Thanks for the Video I'm buying a mavric mini in the next couple of days really helpful

[@FPVHans]

Great hints! Thanks a lot. Can't wait to go out and fly my mavic mini. Weather is shitty here so hopefully there will be a nice cold day soon. Keep it up!

[@wizcombo]

That’s the worst. Wanting to fly but the weather is shitty

[@nickclarkyoutube]

Love it! Thank you for reiterating the importance of safe flying. It’s easy to be distracted by the amazing capabilities of these drones and forget the core importance’s of flying responsibly. Had my inaugural flight yesterday and learned so much! Everything went very well and looking forward to getting back out there! Happy flying y’all!

[@nickclarkyoutube]

Ps. I forgot to note that I did have a run-in with a chain link fence. A little scuff on a prob blade, but recovered safely! It was entirely operator error. Ive never flown before and the laws of physics proved that.

[@WayNorthDrones]

Good tips, thank you for sharing

[@nelsonmaldonado9]

Excellent video! Great insight! I'm in the market for a Mavic mini. This is so helpful! Good job guys!

[@connorcgleason]

Thanks for the info! This was really helpful!

[@PhoenixPLPhoenix]

Great start up tutorial! Thanks for all the advices! Stay safe!

[@kdaadventures8616]

Thank you so much for this information. I have been flying for 6 months and I absolutely love it.

[@rickybritton7212]

Thank you Both,I really appreciate, you guy's, helping new pilot's, like myself, both videos, have been very informative. Thank you, Sincerely your freind from Mo Rick and God bless you and your family and are Great Country

[@jimsaddler942]

Great video, and thanks for all the tips!

[@martynh5410]

Just got mine 2 days ago. Not new to drones but this is the best I’ve flown. All these tips are very useful. Thanks!

[@surfing4theloveofit]

Thanks for the great advice, I'll make sure i press that record button 🌏from Australia cheers.

[@MrsCynfuller]

Outstanding! Thank you

[@sethmaughan8079]

I love your video's they are so amazing and very helpful and inspiring 👏👏👍👍

[@benflyt9827]

2 of the best drone channels on KZbin!!!

[@JevenDovey]

Thank You!!!

[@PhillipSkraba]

Look at that new studio! That is some crazy Star Trek shizzle! Love it, can't wait to see more of it! 2 thumbs down already?? It's Christmas season people, come on!

[@JevenDovey]

Thanks Phillip! Its getting there. Almost finished with the buildout. Will post a video soon showing the process

[@PhillipSkraba]

Jeven Dovey awesome! Looks great, very unique!

[@narcis71]

Thank you bro!Greetings from Romania!!!

[@RinsangVlog]

Pretty much useful information before I purchase one! Thank you 🙏

[@speliotis]

thank you guys.. this was helpful...

[@justanotheryoutubechannel5569]

*This was an exciting and insightful video. Thank you Jeven for this wonderful piece of work. Much appreciated. Love, World Peace and Mutual Respect from Calcutta, West Bengal, India.*

[@andrewma9975]

Amazing videography tips!

[@B3TOBETANZO]

Thank you!!

[@hypercom]

Also, don't forget to stop recording before shutting off you drone, you'll get corrupt file 😢

[@PeaceLoveAndGuns]

Daniel S. Bedard oh wow. Didn’t know that one! Thanks!

[@barsikc]

Power on drone again with sdcard, file will ok.

[@isalan]

Thank you Daniel. I’ve done that and didn’t know why the file didn’t open. I’ll try to remember to stop recording before shutting off or at least now I know why.

[@rustemzinnatullin9228]

Yes, that's the first thing to mention in this video. And it's not obvious. You have to lose some videos before you understand that corrupt videos are because you didn't stop recording before turning Mavic mini off.

[@Rominko17]

Oh so this is what happened to me today :( thank you, next time I'll be aware of it.

[@dannypboy]

Exelent advice im fairly new and lerned somthing thank you

[@aegixxer1]

Mavic mini or not, this is a great video for new pilots such as myself!

[@Knappist]

Great advise guys 👍

[@KeithTheGreatH]

I get my very first Drone on Wednesday. The new dji mavic air 2. I needed these tips. Thank you

[@kdtrimble]

Keith how is your new drone going?

[@KeithTheGreatH]

@@kdtrimble Its going great. Ive learned so much in the short amount of time since I owned it. I also found out its so many restrictions in the city where I live because we have a few different airports but all in all its very fun. Do you have a drone or thinking about getting one?

[@jf.berrios]

Great. Thanks for those tips.

[@elvisisdead26]

that rainbow shot is amazing!

[@StitchJones]

Thank you so much!!!

[@theMobileHuntersEXPO]

Thank you!

[@stuartrobson5265]

Thank u...just bought my mavic mini...and takin on board all you have said...looking forward to getting some great fortage...had a test flight and made sure I kept the drone in eyes view and away from objects...had fun..great educational vid for beginners, thanks again...👍👍👍

[@JevenDovey]

Awesome! The mini is super fun to fly!

[@JerodBeeson]

This has to be one of the greatest thumbnails ever

[@trini_boi2414]

I can't wait to get this mavic mini I'm watching every video on KZbin so I could learn a few things about flying a drone and getting great shots😁

[@taylormade2826]

Same mate

[@drabberfrog]

Same I'm going to get my Mavic mini sometime today

[@djinliu4286]

Thanks all the great tips!!!👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@thomascorley8232]

I've been flying for around 20 years and find my self guilty of every one of those mistakes outlined. I just got a mavic mini a few months ago and know exactly how frustrating it is when you get to just yards of the flying location and realise you left your SD card in the TV! Or not pressing the record button when you got some cool chance footage! Thanks for uploading, good food for thought their :)

[@rcsproject627]

Great info thanks for sharing guys, cheers!

[@530eman]

great information gentlemen, thank you

[@livefootagetube]

Great tips I appreciate this video thank you

[@McMillansOnTheGo]

Thank you so much for the tips!! I watched twice, and I may have missed this, but did I see that the Mavic 2 has auto settings for those cinematic moves?

[@prashantnz]

Thanks heaps and agree.

[@octomoda]

My Mavic air 2 is my first serious drone. Thank you so much for the information. I’m certainly excited and a little nervous. Awesome channel!

[@alphawaffelngeil5415]

Thanks a lot for all these tips!!

[@JevenDovey]

You're so welcome!

[@simcoeskies2659]

A little tape tab on the memory card - great idea!

[@TheProCut17]

👍thanks for sharing👍

[@umalanuraga]

thankyou Its very useful

[@DawidhabdArup_N7]

Brilliant & thorough! I am following you for a while and I keep watching this one again and again so all the warnings burn in my brain when I will afford to buy my first Drone. Living next to the sea shore, and without a drone seems wasting so many amazing shots, as you show in your so many videos. I am from Lowestoft, Suffolk, UK... Check out for yourself. And knowing you, if you even decide to come this part of my neighbourhood, I would be honoured to meet you to get some hands on tips if ever possible... Keep doing the amazing contents those inspire us for learning our mistakes and to improve our contents... Thank you...

[@FireFlySamson]

Really helpful video. Just took my DJI mini 2 out for its first flight today. Never flown a drone before and the tutorial on the DJI App was great. Unexpectedly the weather came in, started raining and panic set in. Hit return to home and once again pain set in as it shot up to 320 feet before defending (as it was set up to do so to avoid trees and buildings) Overall a brilliant beginner drone and cant wait to take out again... have a feeling each flight will be an adventure!!

[@ChubbyWanderer]

Got my mavic mini yesterday this vid is really helpfull

[@ChubbyWanderer]

Really didnt know that

[@rolandkeith5322]

Many thanks guys great tips for us new users

[@thegodphreaker]

great video guys nice team work, great info. Thank you

[@Twobarpsi]

Excellent!

[@leonfallon368]

Great tips and recording

[@muzikmanable]

love the information

[@RexMerino]

Thanks jeven and fly path for sharing this content

[@JevenDovey]

Thanks!

[@wefixwebsitesfast8227]

Thank you great video .

[@gedheaton1415]

To those behind, this vid sum's up Jev, No ego such as do this do that cos i say but no bs good advice. JV you and yours stay safe you have no idea how many people you help,

[@crockettoutwest3226]

thanks, guys. You really helped me out. I'm getting a mavic mini next week and am trying to flood my mind with info so I can be as prepared as possible. Thanks both of you!

[@tyler-chung]

hey, i just bought a mavic as well. Do you know what the rules are? its kind of confusing to me. Do we have to get a certification?

[@JB_Photog]

Toby Chung no.

[@isalan]

Maybe DJI could put an option in the software to allow you to pick "auto record on take off." You can always delete but you can’t add later.

[@nicolasleyton4330]

Alan Watson parrot does, so DJI definitely should

[@danielkinney6325]

For real

[@isalan]

Rich Clark Productions May be it is but I’m in my late 70’s and I don’t think I should deny myself the experience of trying different things as long as I am careful and follow the rules. I qualified for the Canadian license (try it, it’s not easy), so with all you have to keep track if not having to push the record button keeps me from disappointment later then I’m all. for it. All you need to do is trash unwanted video. You know someday you will forget to push the button.

[@trini_boi2414]

I'm old too but I don't think I'll ever forget to push that record button 😂

[@otegadamagic]

@Rich Clark Productions that someone forgets to hit the record button doesn't mean they are not smart. I've always hit the record button whenever I fly not cos I'm smarter than someone who forgets to, maybe I've never had a circumstance where I just forget to hit record. I would say tho that a checklist is a good thing

[@ronsindric4241]

Good vid ! Some of what you said I learned fifty years ago when making 16mm film movies. Suggestion for next vid ---》 how to edit your drone footage. Idea----》 how 'bout the droning equivalent of GEOCACHING ??

[@MissionaryForMexico]

You guy's gave some very good advice!

[@DjTonioRoffo]

Great, thanks

[@cdn_badger]

Great Tips Guys!

[@ChrizeeVill]

Nice tips for me as a newbie

[@tim509]

I think forgetting to hit record is a right of passage. I drove 2.5 hours to get some cool photos and video of a landmark. I wasn't used to using intelligent flight modes yet. I did a couple "quick shots", which record automatically, then I set up a POI shot right at sunset. It was epic! Well, it would have been... learned the hard way that unlike quick shots, you actually have to hit record in the intelligent flight modes. Doh! Thanks for all the tips, Jeven and Aldryn!

[@JevenDovey]

Yeah I've missed some amazing shots by not hitting record. One trick that i use now is that I hit record as soon as I start flying and just keep it rolling through the whole flight. That way I never miss anything

[@juani09sc99]

Gracias, amigo.

[@paisajesdelsurdechile]

Great advices really usfull to improve my Chanel so thank you so much

[@AgeofRogerio]

Another awesome video. All mistakes I've made and still do, but I get better every time. Thanks again Jeven.

[@JevenDovey]

Thank You. I still make these mistakes sometimes. The worse is forgetting a card haha

[@AgeofRogerio]

Haha I forgot my memory card last weekend. I climbed up a mountain, launch the drone and it won't let me record, wtf. I land it check the card slot and it's emty. Luckily I had a 16gb card in my drone case that had enough space to get the shots I wanted. That was a close one.

[@vinhha6073]

You and Flypath .. both u guys are awesome ....

[@JevenDovey]

Thank You!!!

[@traveltape3376]

Thanks for the tips ^^

[@rolandkeith5322]

Awesome tips guys and a very well made video on the topic

[@JevenDovey]

Thanks so much!

[@The88katana600]

great tips i'm looking at buying one soon..

[@makinthecut6158]

y'all killed this video !

[@WanderlustWithT]

Great video guys!

[@traveladventurer197]

Thanks Buddy. This is very helpful. I'm getting my first drone for my Vlog's.

[@JevenDovey]

Have fun!

[@ononewheel7]

Ive gotten a little too close once or twice 🤣 Luckily both crashes i was pretty low w a soft landing and only damaged a blade or two! This is a great video!

[@hellboy0815]

Thanks for good hints for newbies like me. It looks like you are shooting your video in an Apollo lunar lander. 😄 Cheers from Germany!

[@bryanscanlon713]

thanks guys

[@carlosescamilla1401]

Thanks great tips!

[@JevenDovey]

You bet!

[@sjm.photos]

very interesting thankyou

[@9W3KYY]

Very helpful

[@pitotoy07]

You guys are really good. Thanks for sharing. 👍

[@JevenDovey]

Thanks! Hope it helps

[@nova.9811]

I did mistake #6 this afternoon 🤣 I'll try again tomorrow! Thanks for the good tips!

[@JevenDovey]

We all make mistakes!