4 Top Drones - 40mph Winds - Ultimate Wind Test: EVOiiPro - 2Pro - Air2S - Mini2

[@IaninLondon]

Two Points: 1. The Mini 2 was NOT in Sports Mode despite the screen shot; watch this: kzbin.info/www/bejne/e2G3godrZa9oldU 2. the Autel is defo in Ludicrous Mode despite the Obstacle Avoidance indicator being green; watch this: kzbin.info/www/bejne/m4SklIdna72sjtk

[@stewartbladensb]

Would the Air 2s have had the same problem of not being in sports mode? You lifted off with it already in sports mode so I would presume it has the same safety mode as the Mini 2?

[@IaninLondon]

@@stewartbladensb I checked the flight logs for the Air2S and that was defo in Sports mode, presumably because I had left the Fly App open on my phone and simply changed drone and remote. No consistency on the app for this screen bug.

[@xamzeapkr9668]

i am one drone pleas brother

[@STEVIEDVD]

My yaw is so fast in sports mode I definitely know when I'm in that mode. 👍

[@KevLaj]

On rare occasions I've taken on a strong wind, it is less stressful on the machine to take a sailing approach, i.e. don't go directly into the headwind. Zig Zag a little to reduce the apparent wind speed you are up against.

[@leroycarter7183]

Glad to know I got the tough one. Air 2S performance is top-notch!

[@smbishop63]

Consistent winds here in Texas, thanks for reinforcing the golden rule! Loving the Mini 2.

[@michaeldavis1841]

Brilliant result from the Air2S, expected much more from the Autel. Thanks for another informative video Ian.

[@JeremyDean-qk8qd]

Awesome video, man the Air 2s was coming in "HOT" when you flew it back. I love my air 2. Take care!

[@HeyitsmeSarah]

I’m not at all surprised! LOL I have the Air 2S and I can say it is my best drone to date.👌💯

[@m77ast]

Better than the 2 pro. What do you think of the fixed aperture?

[@froznfire9531]

@@m77ast The manual apature is defenetly a plus, but I´d rather have 5.4k and 4k60 than it. But the Mavic Pro 3 will be a burner I guess

[@m77ast]

@@froznfire9531 why 4k60 the drone is already flying slow and most drone shots are already in slow motion. I still shoot at 1080p and don’t see the benefit of 5.4K. I don’t understand why you value these over the aperture. I understand that there is no dof in drone footage but surely you want to be able to set aperture exposure. I love 4K 60 on my camera but I don’t understand why I would need 4K 60 on a drone. Perhaps you can help me to understand.

[@froznfire9531]

@@m77ast I like 4k60 for action shots (I film MTB and skiing sometimes). For normal shots it's not needed though. 5.4k is great, I upload at 4k and 5.4k either gives me a sharper image or the ability to crop or reframe and so on. I use 1080 120fps and 4k60 pretty often

[@m77ast]

Soo you are saying that the fixed aperture is never a problem. What time of issues have you got soo far from having a fixed aperture.

[@TomUlcak]

Buying the DJI Mavic Air 2s was a great decision for me. Camera, features and coping with wind - all fantastic. It is such a pleasure to fly. I have also just purchased the Mini 3 pro which I have yet to fly. I had the Mini 2 which I gave to my niece's husband. It did surprisingly well in wind. But, I took your advice when it stopped moving against the wind and I lowered my altitude and got back in 'sports mode'. The wind had shifted. I initially launched into the wind, but a kilometer out, the wind shifted. Yes, I was freaked out, but, I remembered your advice and got the Mini 2 back to the launch point. Thanks!

[@IaninLondon]

Air 2S is still up there as pretty much the best all rounder..... :)

[@SkyLabZaamslagtheNetherlands]

6:09 Ufo zips by from right to left! Wow

[@lonestaraerials6771]

I’m honestly surprised. I feel like the Air 2s did the best but the Mini 2 did much better than I expected.

[@RubenKelevra]

Well, the Mavic 2 Pro has a much larger surface area when it's at an angle forward. The drone design is more focused on low profile when hovering, to avoid the tilting of the aircraft, but not so much for high speed.

[@NB-pj4cj]

Mini 2 is a little beast!

[@RubenKelevra]

@@NB-pj4cj well, but it's not powerful enough to fight strong winds properly. That's why I've chosen the Air 2 :)

[@saulosoria4725]

@@RubenKelevra and He didn’t use the sport mode on the Dji mini2

[@dashcameraro2031]

@@NB-pj4cj That is right. 😁. I have mini 2.

[@aussiekozy]

The best bit was when your dogs were playing around the 7:15 mark haha

[@Baron-Bagaten]

I too was surprised by the results. I really thought having watch you other video on the Evo 2 it was going to smash all the DJI's in the wind test. Thank you for doing this test.

[@ajaymadan3998]

Great video, I found the Autel EVO2 Pro video feedback very clear and not breaking at all unlike others were breaking up. Thank you.

[@dherman0001]

Really good video flow. Perfect intro! And you talk fast which is essential for tech video engagement. Been looking for a channel with the right flow style for a channel were working on and this is it. Loving our Mini 2.

[@IaninLondon]

Cheers for the good words 👍🏻👍🏻

[@dronepilot4life]

Awesome video! I have been nervous to fly in high winds with my new Air 2s, so thank you for showing it can handle it. On a side note, I love your Corgis playing in the background. LOL

[@darthphysics]

Instructive ;) , i got the AIR 2S some day's ago and now know it's the best on wind :)

[@andrewjohnson6503]

Great test just got my new air2s when flying do I need to turn of WiFi or Bluetooth on phone or iPad any advice please

[@CHRISDITTO1]

Thanks for your windy U tube. 6 weeks I've had my Air2S combo. Mavic Air, Mini2, Air 2S. I thought Air2S combo+carefree for$2,000 Ozi was too much. But 6 weeks later, very happy. Good value for my 💰. Air 2 s is easy to operate, and I hate wet days!! I want to fly

[@pikacheese2107]

Love this kind of content. Helping us decide which drone to get. Got my eyes on the DJI Air 2S for quite some time now. I think it’s time to cave in.

[@IaninLondon]

Do it :)

[@reddirtwarriors4846]

Brooke, I have had DJI units in the past, and they are great. I purchased the EVO II Pro about 2.5 months ago, and am so impressed with the quality of video and ease of use. We documented a side-by-side (ATV) trip to Moab Utah. I literally had about an hour of flying time. Beautiful videos even having such a low amount of practice flight time. Not sure how difficult it is to get these devices in your location, and price matters. IMO, the EVO II is the best buy, especially if you're looking for top-notch video recording.

[@ar12.]

@@reddirtwarriors4846 yeah but 2.7k au vs 1600au big difference in price considering the air 2s is nearly as good in every area.

[@asdfbill8020]

Is there a budget Air 2s??

[@vsh-9030]

@@asdfbill8020 autel lite+

[@TomUlcak]

Bye the way, I love how you tag the times for each flight. Attention to detail and quality. Thanks.

[@durocair43]

Greetings from a Brit living in Cocoa Beach, Florida! We are in our " Windy Season" right now. I haven't flown my Mavic Mini for a week, until I came across this video. Ian, I actually learned a few things from you (fly against the wind out, with the wind coming back), so thank you for your Droney Wisdom. You have a beautiful home and a couple of awesome dogs! When are we having that beer. Cheers!

[@IaninLondon]

Hey Daryl! Thanks for the support and the good words! I absolutely loved Cocoa beach when we rented a condo for a week a few years back, sadly before I had my drones.... What a truly beautiful spot! :) Ted is great fun to film with! Yep, maybe we'll need some Zoom beers soon!

[@durocair43]

@@IaninLondon Zoom Beers are awesome.

[@mickeymch876]

Yesterday I flew my Mini 2 in winds around 17mph (around 27.35kph). It did fine in both normal and sport mode flying forward but it did have a bit of trouble holding the altitude when hit with 25 mph (around 40 kph) gusts. The app showed the compass and IMU as normal but I think I'll recalibrate and try again on another windy day. Nevertheless it does only weigh 249 grams so if I try flying into a tornado I don't expect it to hold it's position.

[@aBeekeepersLife]

Great video! Love your dogs rambling around 😁

[@4amcreationshhi]

Upgraded to the Air2S after my Mavic Pro 2 was stolen a month ago. Absolutely love this UAV and it's camera! Good video comparison.

[@DonJoyce]

Good comparison test, Ian! Even the Mini2 was a surprise.

[@akinoshoko4258]

Great vlog! I really wanted you to send out the air 2s again, just to see if the wind had risen a bit making the latter flights harder work. There is also the possibility that the air 2s aerodynamic snout may be helping it. Looks like a Porsche 928....👌🏾 Keep posting, keep flying! 😎👍🏾

[@mmckee58]

I was wanting to see that as well. As a scientist I'm forced to point out that you would really need a consistent wind tunnel, or at least some localized real time wind indicators to make any accurate or semi accurate test. Even a comparison of the video at each takeoff might give a rough indication. But, I'm also an artist, and the artist says I really enjoy Ian's content!

[@originalmindset5278]

Yeah, me too. Great point! I thought the winds picked up quite a bit after the Air 2S maiden flight.

[@sorrowstaylor2910]

Nice observation about the Porsche :)....I was thinking more of a 911, but you are closer to the truth.

[@JPMIIIIIIIII]

Mini2 travado, é um indicio que vento estava muito forte mesmo no inicio.. mas concordo.

[@BlueDroneBlues]

I honestly thought the Mavic 2 was going to take the win. Considering everything I am glad I chose the right drone. I can't believe the Air 2s beat out the Mavic 2 Pro. I did think the Auto was going to do better than it did. If it was the size of the Mini 2. I think the Mini 2 would have beaten Autel. I currently own and started with the Mini 2 as my 1st drone. I later into fall added the Air 2s and then finally the Avata! I sure hope to see more future tests for performance like this on other drones. Maybe, Mini 3 Pro, Avata, DJI FPV and whatever else you can get ahold of. You have a great testing area there. What a great place to do wind tests! Thank you for the video! Hope to see more!

[@tjbc9794]

Nice wind test. I have the Evo 2 Pro also and last week ran into some heavy winds here in Chicago. Had the same issue you were experiencing but I was in normal mode not ludicrous. I figured the obstacle avoidance was limiting the angle the drone could fly at, so I switched it off (just touch the green OA symbol in the upper right hand corner of the screen) until it turned red. Evo 2 then easily handled going into the wind at its top speed in that mode - 22 mph. Did not try it in ludicrous, but my guess is it would probably work the same. Try switching off the OA when going into the wind and see what happens. I see the MP2 switches off the OA in Sport mode, probably the same issue - OA was preventing a steeper angle.

[@IaninLondon]

I will try that..... Makes sense....👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@IaninLondon]

Tried this in my latest video. Annoyingly, no difference..... kzbin.info/www/bejne/m4SklIdna72sjtk

[@andrewsaunders307]

Tried my Mini 2 in near similar conditions (out of curiosity). Had the same issues. Did ok, but really struggles. Also noticed, the camera is a little jerky when trying to pan (yaw) left and right.

[@robertryan2102]

Glad I bought air 2s now. Well done fine video.

[@JG-oc9gc]

Love your channel man! Unbiased vids are what I and I think other people like to see! Can't wait for more content regarding the ma2 and air 2s!

[@YourreelmemoriesAu]

With winter approaching here in NZ it’s good to see my newly acquired Air 2S can perform well in the wind if need be. Thanks for the test Ian.

[@andrewsaunders307]

After this test, I am more thinking of bypassing the Air 2, and going straight to the 2s. With winter approaching here in Australia as well…. It’s certainly a consideration 😁

[@YourreelmemoriesAu]

@@andrewsaunders307 I have the Air 2 also. The motor strength and flight characteristics seem similar so you can’t go wrong with either. Just depends on if you need the better camera or slightly better transmission signal of the Air 2S for the price increase.

[@andrewsaunders307]

@@YourreelmemoriesAu As a Landscape Photographer, I’m considering it for the higher resolution and reduction in colour banding. I can edit around this with the mini2. But it’s always nice to have a good bit of kit to take photos

[@YourreelmemoriesAu]

@@andrewsaunders307 it’s a no brainer then. I’ve already noticed less noise and better colours compared to my Air 2. The increased resolution is also a welcome addition.

[@boatingsibbingandwandering3262]

@@YourreelmemoriesAu to be honest I am not sure that the Air 2s is better transmission than the Air 2 in theory yes but not in practice me thinks and as for the better camera I am a 1080p guy with all settings on Auto

[@mikehunt4333]

question for you,,, i really want to get the air 2s,,, am i better to hold off until we see what the new drone laws will be in a few months time or buy the beast itself and enjoy what i can of it.. what to do?

[@IaninLondon]

The new laws on the C1 markings have been in the cards for 2 years now. Personally I would get it in Spring and enjoy the summer with it....👍🏻

[@gregorypdearth]

This is interesting. The larger drones might have more power but they are also larger in size and thus the wind acts against them more. The Air 2 seems to be a great balance of size and power which is why it did best. Of course, in conditions where you SHOULD fly your drone, the bigger drones do have significant benefits.

[@OliverWolter]

While the weight argument is certainly true it might also have to do with the torque of the rotors.

[@wayneramm7288]

Nice little demo Ian It’s 11:30 pm on a Friday night here in Western Australia and I’m off to bed Look forward to your next one mate Cheers

[@lindsayheyes925]

Hmmm... it's not just the power of the drone, but the wind load resulting from the surface area presented to the windward side. Interesting. Glad to see that Ted was there to help. 👍

[@teslacybertruck750]

That is why its called the DJI "Air" 🔥 beautiful performance

[@M1710]

The Air 2s is my first drone ever to own and fly, so I guess I have set the bar really high for the next upgrade in a distant future.

[@trevorc6793]

Great comparison Ian, the only way to proof this would be to sent them all up at the same time, same height etc! There's a challenge for ya!

[@jimhammond6395]

Thanks for the video very helpful I have the mini 2 think I will stick to mini 2 and not fly in the strong winds the cost of the more expensive drones is the problem

[@Adrenaline89Junky]

Thanks for doing this test. It looked like and sounded like the wind really picked up towards the end.

[@thedronedetectiveUK]

Thanks for that Ian. A real life test and I’m now getting an Air 2S. Ted obviously doesn’t like dayglo colours. We had a Westie with the same attitude.

[@pollyaloy]

What phone are you using in this video . I'm thinking of buying the mini 2 but my phone is a Samsung galaxy note 20 ultra 5g. The dji website only lists the galaxy note 20 as compatible but no mention of the ultra version.

[@IaninLondon]

Any modern phone running 64bit Android will be fine. I was using the LG Velvet in this test...👍🏻👍🏻

[@pollyaloy]

@@IaninLondon thanks ian. When do you think we will see mini 3 ?

[@davidharle952]

The more I see of the Air 2 S, the more impressed I am with it. I would love to see you do a comparison video between the Air 2 and 2 S. Is the extra price tag worth it? Thanks so much for the review, really enjoyed it.

[@66cotter]

I have the mini 2 and liked it but got the Air 2S last week. Not much flight time yet, but I love it so far. Both videos and photos better quality. Nice to see it can handle wind this well too.

[@boomboom9479]

@@66cotter How are you finding the Air 2? Is it worth the extra cash you pay for it over the Mini 2?

[@66cotter]

@@boomboom9479 my initial mini 2 had awesome videos, but the pictures weren't really impressive. I found them really soft. However I sent it to DJI for repairs and they ended up sending me a brand new one instead. Totally different serial number. That ones pictures are noticeably better, not sure why. In the meantime, I had bought the Air 2S. I don't see huge improvements over picture and video quality, but they are better for my taste. But if I would've had that replacement mini 2 before purchasing the Air 2S, I probably would've stuck with that second mini 2. That said, I almost exclusively use my Air 2S because it handles wind better and obstacle avoidance too. If these 2 things are really important, go for the Air 2S, but if not, the mini 2 is awesome still for what it does at less than half the price.

[@markevans7001]

I live on the coast and its always more windy than inland . Was looking to buy the mini 2 but now I'm not so sure now due to the wind factor. What would you suggest???

[@IaninLondon]

The MIni 2 is way better in strong wind than the original Mini 1, but I would defo go for the Air 2S if you can. Far better with strong wind.

[@akinoshoko4258]

I am justifying my purchase of the air 2s for exactly that reason. I also live on the coast. Have upgraded from a Hubsan Zino Pro, which was also capable in the wind. Wouldn't feel too happy sticking a mini/2 out over the sea if the wind got up......

[@paulctx]

According to my reading of the specs, the mini 2 will SURVIVE the wind, but your footage might be unusable since the gimbal isn't strong enough. The Air2S will handle this kind of wind AND have solid video.

[@eliyamil117]

The Air 2s was the only one that didn't had that strong wind warning! It means that it can handle more....

[@karlparn2369]

Sherlock Holmes

[@lohithlohith5899]

@@karlparn2369 😂😂

[@johncarson1427]

Why did you fly the air2s at 15 a lower height than the Autel? Just curious.

[@kingisrael1532]

That wind sounds beautiful there 🌬️

[@rimasmeleshyus9486]

Congratulations. Very impressive Drone ,many thanks

[@garylawsonmedia305]

Had the air 2s for a couple of weeks coming from P4P and i just love it in the words of David Dickinson "it's the real deal " Great video thanks Ian

[@k1ortia]

But no where near cheap as chips..😉

[@atmasinghify]

Hi. Great test thanks However you flew the first 2 drones about 15m high and the last 2 about 25m high. So results aren't really comparable, but the first 2 would be worse as lower might be less wind hitting them ?

[@IaninLondon]

Marginal difference to be honest. Generally 10 - 50 metres is not a huge difference, but next time I'll make sure we fly at same level.👍🏻

[@atmasinghify]

@@IaninLondon I would have thought that higher means the drone is more exposed to the wind. Lower down in the farmers fields I guess the hedgerows would break some of the wind ? If guess it may also explain why the Air 2S was faster than the Mavic 2 Pro as the Air 2S was lower and the Mavic 2 Pro higher ?

[@skycam509]

Great test! I have the M2P and Mini 2. My new Air2s will be here in 2 days (just sold my Air2), so this was a very pertinent test for me! You flew the M2P and the Evo higher than the others. I wonder if that had any affect? Thanks for the great video!

[@Adjust91]

As far as cost and wind goes, if it's a faaairly normal day wind wise (UK) and our budget is around the £500, is the mini2 the best choice of drone? we do A LOT of hiking around the highlands up in scotland, as you can imagine the wind can be a pain, but it's usually not always that bad...

[@IaninLondon]

If you're hiking a lot, then the Mini 2 is perefct as you can recharge from any power bank and it can handle fairly tough winds....

[@TheR5]

Great video! I almost lost my mini 2 flying it off a mountain pass in California and it barely made it back. Another reason I'm considering upgrading to the Air 2S. It would have been interesting to see if you had real-time wind speeds to compare. Just based off the swaying branches of the trees around you the change in wind speed appeared to be constantly changing. Was it slightly less when you flew the Air 2S and strong for the EVOiiPro? Would have been cool additional data for the experiment. Thanks for posting!

[@IaninLondon]

I did each model twice and got the same results each time. But yes, ideally, I need more pilots and to fly simultaneously . Cheers!

[@TheR5]

@@IaninLondon reaffirms my decision to get the Air 2S then!

[@JohnHoranzy]

All these are very capable UAVs and all have incredible optics. One can split a lot of hairs trying to decide. For me it came down to the Geofencing issue so I went with Autel. I doubt I will be out in those winds but after watching this video, I see I can still go out in lesser winds and still do good work.

[@originalmindset5278]

Nice comparison, mate!

[@Rizla2016Drone]

Hiya Ian do you still fly your Original Mavic Pro, I still fly mine and it still flies beautifully She's now five years old and as good as new. :)

[@IaninLondon]

I finally sold the original Pro around a year ago after the Air 2 came out.... But yep, it's a great bit of kit and flies great in strong wind...

[@great-stuff-6688]

Thank you for the performance testing comparason. Liked and subscribed.

[@booklailert]

Curious to see what the actual wind speed at the altitude is. If you have it try uploading to AirData and check the inflight wind?

[@JOEBlalock23]

I have the original Mavic Air and it does pretty well in the wind. Top speed 45 mph and I fly it at the coast all the time. My favorite now is the mini2 but it does seem to drift while flying in sports mode even with no wind. There must be a mass/weight factor in there as well. Nice comparison video.

[@IaninLondon]

Thanks! The Air 1 slices thru wind; it's very nippy..👍🏻

[@RonaldBrown59]

Great testing, with some surprising results. Thanks for sharing.

[@IaninLondon]

Cheers Ron 👍🏻

[@Geekinions]

I think the wind had let up when you flew the A2S. I've gotten strong wind warning messages on mine while flying over a river in moderate winds that were in no way above 40kph. I was expecting you to retest it at the end to confirm or contradict the original result and disappointed you didn't.

[@IaninLondon]

The wind was constantly gusting, and I did do a retest on all the drones but couldn't keep everything in the edit or it would have been a half hour video...👍🏻

[@glenesis]

Hi Ian! Great test. Thanks for doing this. The most surprising thing for me out of this test is that video performance from the Evo II is so pretty! Cheers!

[@IaninLondon]

It's a rainbow of obstacle avoidance! :)

[@stuarthall2523]

Another informative video. Cheers mate. 👍

[@sammygizmo7087]

Liked!!! It's a surprise that the air2S perform well compared to 2Pro. Thank you for sharing Ian. Best regards from the Philippines.

[@maxm1316]

For someone whos looking to buy a drone for personal use ie taking photos and night videos time laps and car shoots what would you recommend

[@IaninLondon]

Air 2S. 👍🏻

[@maxm1316]

@@IaninLondon awsome stuff mate thanks for the fast reply

[@joegunn7956]

Definitely a good video thanks for sharing

[@qjackson904]

Thank you for the video sir! It was very informative and aided in my decision in my next drone purchase!

[@Rogar0]

I was very impressed with the Mini 2 and the performance of the Mavic Air 2S! I have the Mini 2 and the former Mavic Air 2 so I'm chuffed Ian! Take care and as always Egészségedre! (You know by now - eh?)

[@IaninLondon]

Only when you say Cheers at the end..... 😉

[@grazynazarko6576]

Which one of those is best for forrest obstacle avoidance and tracking man on bike?

[@drakejdf]

New to the channel and to drone flying.I love the work you do and beautiful landscape.great information thank you.

[@Gtzilla01]

Great test!. I got the air2s to film windsurfing so it looks like I made the right decision.

[@davery87]

Nice video, Ian. However, in my opinion, I think a better test to include for any wind rating test of all the drones would be "how do they hold position and stability in such strong winds?" Reason that is relevant is that is where you are going to be filming and/or taking photos. I have an Autel Evo 2 Pro, and DJI Mini2 + Mavic Air 2: while all fly for speed just as you show here in this video, for actual video or still photography, the E2P provides a rock steady platform even in high winds, and the results show in the videos I have recorded with it along the coast here in Southern California, with some very high, gusty winds on the bluffs at the beach. I also never had any doubts about getting it back to the launch point, something I have had with my Mini 2 for the obvious reasons you demonstrated here: Your point about returning with the wind is Spot On critical at those times! Also - The E2P RTH function in the wind is still more accurate than either of my DJI birds. Lastly - I recommend turning off the Radar Map in the Autel Explorer and DJI Fly apps: gets rid of the annoying beeping while keeping the OA benefits. Keep the excellent vids coming - I like the views from around the UK!

[@IaninLondon]

Hi there. Good points. I've found all the models excellent for producing super-smooth video when stationary; I guess maybe a better test is a 1 second still picture using a dark ND filter to extend the exposure time. That would show how well the drone is holding it's position.... But ultimately, this was a good bit of fun, just to make sure none of them blew away! :)

[@k1ortia]

Would you reccomend the UAV forecast app, or is there anything better? Cheers. And great tests as always.

[@IaninLondon]

I find it's fine; just ignore the sattelites info....

[@k1ortia]

@@IaninLondon Cheers. Is the free version enough, or have you gone for £21 paid full version.? Much appreciated

[@IaninLondon]

@@k1ortia I just use the free version. It's just a forecasting app ultimately...

[@k1ortia]

@@IaninLondon Cool, will do. Thank you

[@thomass.johnson8324]

Awesome clip, now I have some idea of what to expect out of my Autel 640T.

[@UKBUBBLERS]

Brilliant ian really good test. Absolutely love the dogs 🐕 😁

[@bodhabless370]

Air 2s combo all day errday boiii

[@idonaveh5343]

Less drones, more Ted. Thanks for the video. 🙏

[@femiomomo4467]

I would love to see an inspire 1 v2 and an Inspire 2 compete in this test as their used prices are coming down and now inspire prices compete with the new prices of your drones.

[@TheHemiphil81]

Another brilliant review mate..yesterday I bought a larger SD card for my mavic air 2 and saw the air 2 s..I had no clue it was out..is the camera the major difference between the 2 drones..im thinking about getting it. Thank you 👍.

[@IaninLondon]

Yep. Check my video uploads on my channel. Done a few vids on it 👍🏻👍🏻

[@rubinhodrone9204]

Passando pra prestigiar aquele like e fortalecer o canal 🤜🤛😉✌

[@paulramos5373]

Really enjoyable and informative test, as usual. Thanks Ian.

[@kenduejones]

Nice job, keep it coming!👊🏾👊🏾

[@thomaskerrigan9166]

Well done Ian all drones home safe again, very interesting results thanks for sharing another great TEST, regards TJK UK.

[@lynsmith1096]

Good comparison video Ian

[@kiyomiswan4871]

thanks for ur efforts and testing,learned alot from this video.educational

[@Greg_Pittman]

Very interesting test with interesting results, thanks for sharing.

[@dougcooper4917]

Thank you for the information! The weight factor and mass for each drone is significantly different, which is one of the reasons why your results came out the way they did. Another drone person on KZbin loss their Air 2S, because it did not handle properly in the high wind, and their Mini 2, did a much better job in the wind that day. Did you see their video? I appreciate your hard work and effort in providing everyone with the best information and results from all of your drone tests!!

[@IaninLondon]

I am unsure why the Mini 2 would do better than the Air 2 S on the same windy day...

[@trevorc6793]

@@IaninLondon there's a little more to this than mentioned..! The Mini2 was kept to the coastline (protected), the Air2s was sent out right off the coastline and got caught in v strong winds....

[@aerohead02]

Good vid, answered some of my questions. I’ve been a Mavic Pro flyer for years and just recently got into the DJI FPV drone. While I was watch someone’s video I noticed when he hand landed his done, instead of using the controller to shut it down he just tilted his wrist 90 degrees and it stopped the motors. Been doing like that it ever since. Wish I would have known this years ago.

[@IaninLondon]

I don't like flipping it down as it's stress on the props and motors.... I keep the left stick down to stop the props, but that's my take.... :)

[@Beyond_Films]

Hi Ian, nice surprise, air 2s👍👏

[@martinmcguire172]

Does anyone have info on gimble performance in the wind. I have an air 2 and it seems to fly well here in Shetland but I have been told that in the wind the gimble can break. What do you guys think and of course I would like to know if their are any better performers for such an environment.

[@boyinblueca8554]

The wind appeared to have died down for the Air 2.

[@CrazeUK]

Hi Ian. Would you ever use a wind tunnel to test? I cam imagine in nature the wind speed varies quite a bit

[@IaninLondon]

I don't have access to a wind tunnel, but that would regulate the air speed...

[@CrazeUK]

@@IaninLondon you look like you have enough space to build one ;) happy to come and help if you get interested lol

[@dronematic4k961]

Very impressive strong wind test, thanks for sharing!

[@vincenzofoglia8086]

I'm looking to purchase either a mini two or a Maverick Air 2 for family use and vacations what would you recommend

[@IaninLondon]

For vacation, the Mini 2. 👍🏻

[@bobwhitewo3b]

Nice video Ian. I always appreciate how you advise others to fly out agains the wind so that you can have an easier time flying back home. My regards to the dogs. Please scratch them behind the ears for me. Bob

[@fanz8689]

This sounds like a philosophy of life 😂

[@mrgbglasssolutions]

Ian an observation- you flew the mini and air 2 at 15m ( less wind) above ground the 2 pro at 25m. The autel between 17-23. I’m not surprised at the results- I think the pro 2 got unfair comparison as it flew higher than others -that said i have Mini 1 and M2E both great to fly flown in windy conditions both handle well the M2 pro series are great bits of kit , Thanks for your videos always. Good to watch and learn something new most times 😁

[@IaninLondon]

Yes, I noticed that in editing.... I don't think there's a huge difference between 15 and 25metres tho, as usually the wind gets far stronger above 50 - 60 metres...

[@mrgbglasssolutions]

@@IaninLondon I guess but at over 20-25 m less cover from trees - but yep get your point -thanks anyways Ian I always enjoy your posts 😁. “Mark in St Albans”

[@nickhill941]

Any chance Ted can have some more coverage in your videos ??

[@IaninLondon]

As summer comes along, he'll be there.... :)

[@fanz8689]

I just flew my mini 2 in high wind for 18 minutes with s mode, the airdata uav show Me that wind at 100 m was 45 km/h. No major problem found but the gimbal has tilt and struggling to stabilize the camera while flying and and battery temperatures hit 59 deg celcius

[@IaninLondon]

Gimbal tilt is an issue in strong wind....

[@nottinghamdroneflights3512]

Out of interest how would the Mini do? I need to replace my propellers before a fly it in extreme wind conditions!

[@IaninLondon]

With decent props, it actually does quite well. Have a watch of this: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iYLMkGujosl3a6M

[@paulctx]

The original mini would have been long gone. I lost mine in wind and upgraded to Air2S. Couldn't be happier.

[@nottinghamdroneflights3512]

@@paulctx did find my drone not help?

[@paulctx]

FMD relies on your connection. I was losing my connection when I tried to land, so it would climb, try to RTH and get in the wind again until the battery died. FMD showed me "last known location" but I was no longer connected. I searched (in the woods) for 3 hours. Had I known about the "land on disconnect" setting I could have landed in a clearing and walked right up to it.

[@iam_nick]

Wow good test! I’m in Sydney coastal area usually 30-40kmh, think I’ll skip mini 2