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.

[@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.

[@leroycarter7183]

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

[@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..... :)

[@ILikeWhiteUK]

Looks like the Air 2S knocked spots and the Mini wasn't too shabby either. When I fully master my Mini i'll be looking to get the Air 2S from this test. Thanks 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.

[@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

[@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.

[@aussiekozy]

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

[@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. 👍

[@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.

[@TomUlcak]

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

[@SkyLabZaamslagtheNetherlands]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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 👍🏻👍🏻

[@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.

[@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

[@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.

[@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

[@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.

[@teslacybertruck750]

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

[@darthphysics]

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

[@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.

[@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+

[@kingisrael1532]

That wind sounds beautiful there 🌬️

[@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..👍🏻

[@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!

[@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

[@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.

[@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

[@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 😂

[@DonJoyce]

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

[@sammygizmo7087]

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

[@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! :)

[@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..😉

[@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!

[@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! :)

[@highflyingscotland]

Awesome video Ian, though at 07:00 when you said the Air 2S was limited to "68 kilometres per second" I thought, flipping heck that's quick, works out at just under mach 200 😉🤣

[@IaninLondon]

Yep. Noticed that in editing..... Hence the pop up sub title 🤣

[@rubinhodrone9204]

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

[@Gtzilla01]

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

[@drakejdf]

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

[@dronematic4k961]

Very impressive strong wind test, thanks for sharing!

[@aBeekeepersLife]

Great video! Love your dogs rambling around 😁

[@jonnmedds]

Great video. The good old mini 2 always surprises me in a good way. Would have been nice to have seen the DJI FPV and how that would handle the high winds.

[@IaninLondon]

The fpv wouldn't have blinked at the wind.....👍🏻

[@BrantAerials]

That's helping me to make a decision to go get the Air2s. I'm still flying my 3 year old original Mavic Air. Time to upgrade!

[@IaninLondon]

You will love it....

[@ferdronemedia]

Hi Ian thanks for sharing 👍. But thats is a big surprise...🤔 Thank god i always fly my drones in to the wind.🤭 🙏. You should do this test again/another day... The Evo should be on paper much stronger in the wind.. enjoy your weekend!

[@qjackson904]

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

[@newhorizons8607]

Interesting to see the comparisons in real life vs manufacturers claims!

[@averageuser1551]

Wow thanks for the video, I live in the Shetland isles our average winds speed almost year round is nearing 20mph winter months anything up to and over 60mph regularly our drones are fighting the wind every time we go out, we have a mini 1 and an inspire 2 mainly doing visual inspection works, mini 1 is our go to as the inspire take so long to set up, when the wind drops we have to head out at a moments notice, keep up the good contents..

[@IaninLondon]

Just keep those props in good shape on the Mini... Change them if you get th warning. Cheers, Ian

[@RonaldBrown59]

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

[@IaninLondon]

Cheers Ron 👍🏻

[@rimasmeleshyus9486]

Congratulations. Very impressive Drone ,many thanks

[@thomaskerrigan9166]

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

[@robertryan2102]

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

[@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

[@lenhartley8904]

Really interesting test Ian, was surprised the Autel did not perform as well. DJI seem to have the air dynamics right. I would guess the Mavic air 2 would perform similar to its upgrade the 2s👍

[@rickybritton7212]

Very Great Review, if we were comparing Camera Quality, The Autel Won Hands Down, but I was surprised that it didn't reach its highest speed into the wind's, Great Review Brother. Sincerely your freind from Mo Rick and God bless 🙏 you and your family

[@kaleoariola]

Unreal! So the second cheapest kicked the most ass! Kind of wish I had gotten one now at costco when it was in sale. Mahalo for this comparison test video.

[@stanrytan6245]

Mavic Mini and Air 2 really have very good video transmission.

[@helishskills]

Very interesting results! Would have expected more from the Evo....!

[@sdymond]

Great video. I’ve had the Autel Evo 2 pro for the passed year. Like you said is a beast of an aircraft. Looking at yours you’ve got the new low noise props. I’m lead to believe the older props are better. I’ll have to go out and do a comparison between the old and new props.

[@great-stuff-6688]

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

[@thomass.johnson8324]

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

[@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”

[@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....

[@TrilhanaSerraByAntonio]

Perfect! Congratulations on the content, a hug from my City Águas Belas PE and from Brazil.

[@IaninLondon]

Cheers!!

[@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.

[@sorrowstaylor2910]

Great review! Absolutely magnificent. Unfortunately due to scarce space (I ride on a motorcycle) I can manage to carry just a DJI mini SE, but this is a great video to see it's capabilities. Great job!

[@SuperNova-py1ec]

It’s funny when we had the strong winds over the bank holiday I thought Ian would be out there. Love the random dog appearances too!. Disappointing Autel performance. Air 2S looks most capable

[@dawhoda1]

6:21 he isn't batting an eyelid in this wind, trees and branches aren't moving half as much as much as for the mini smh🥴

[@Greg_Pittman]

Very interesting test with interesting results, thanks for sharing.

[@coloradomallcrawlers]

Awesome vid especially since it’s always windy here.. or it’s always windy when I want to film. Thanks for doing this!

[@IaninLondon]

No worries Dewie! I included the bit on finding your drone and using the satellite layer with you in mind...... ;)

[@coloradomallcrawlers]

@@IaninLondon I did notice that lol. I also went flying just for practice yesterday as I clearly need it. Also, I am about to get into the groove of publishing again and I’m looking forward to telling that drone’s recovery story soon.

[@IaninLondon]

@@coloradomallcrawlers Can't wait! :)

[@idonaveh5343]

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

[@kiyomiswan4871]

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

[@dirinfo13]

The higher you fly, the stronger the wind. Interesting tests.

[@IaninLondon]

Very true; I should have stayed at same height for all 4, but only around 10 metres difference....

[@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.

[@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..... 😉

[@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!

[@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 😂😂

[@TurboNorm]

Appreciate the mid-roll ads being disabled.

[@LiveeyePhoto]

I love your yard

[@bodhabless370]

Air 2s combo all day errday boiii

[@TasmanianTiger88]

Great test. I think I can count on one hand the times I have had trouble with the wind flying drones, maybe because I respect bad weather in the first place and like sunny days to shoot video at. However, the DJi FPV in manual or sport does not care about wind at all in my experience, so strong moters, it just goes like a rocket ship.

[@IaninLondon]

I should have had the FPV out in this test too...

[@paulctx]

Yeah, but how well does the gimbal handle in the wind? Oh wait... :-)

[@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

[@DigitalJunior2003]

After all these videos about the mini 2 being the only drone you need - glad the Air 2s scored some point back.

[@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.... :)

[@TheJoeyboots]

Well done tests. Very informative! Wow did they burn in with the wind.

[@w00dy67-1]

Ted looks in vicious mode 😂😂😂. Another great, informative vlog. Thanks 👍🏻

[@IaninLondon]

It's play fighting..... They do it all the time :)

[@w00dy67-1]

@@IaninLondon I know… just had to watch the vlog 3 times… once to once you, once to watch Ted and once to make sure I hadn’t missed anything 😂😂. Class stuff mate 👍🏻. Have you heard about the mini 3?

[@IaninLondon]

@@w00dy67-1 Only rumours......... :)

[@paulmorgan7294]

Great Vid as always, Thought the Autel would be better due to it's newness (is that a word). Hope the Mavic 3 when (If) it comes out this year re-addresses the max wind as the Air 2 S shows that improvements have been made. Also hope it has a 'C' rating.

[@IaninLondon]

I hope so too Cheers.

[@paulramos5373]

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

[@UKBUBBLERS]

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

[@jpdronography1]

Great Video and comparison tests, well done! While I was watching I think I detected that when you got towards the most upwind distance most were struggling more. I think that might be the effect of the slight 'valley' between the hills, which would probably cause acceleration of wind speed through there. (it'll accelerate up the hill slope). But what surprised me the most is that you weren't suffering any sudden gimbal droops with any of them. Even with the gimbal pointing down slightly I regularly get them especially with the mini2 in much lighter winds.... interesting! Thanks again for another informative video, and can't understand why you've got even a single thumbs down on this, what's not to like? 👍

[@IaninLondon]

The gimbals are all far larger and have more tolerance than the Mini 2, so you won't get that issue....

[@jpdronography1]

@@IaninLondon True, but I still get it with my Mavic 2 Zoom also!

[@Beyond_Films]

Hi Ian, nice surprise, air 2s👍👏

[@mtheadspace5704]

Surprised with the lack of performance with the Autel but I did notice the Air2S was lower than the EVO & M2P at only @15m as opposed to @25m. Could make the difference as you’ll be aware. Well done Air2S though 👍👍

[@IaninLondon]

Very true.

[@richardbarr8542]

You need to rewatch, the Air 2S was the one that flew at 25 mph not the Evo or M2P

[@joegunn7956]

Definitely a good video thanks for sharing

[@TomUlcak]

So happy I got the Air 2S.

[@originalmindset5278]

Nice comparison, mate!

[@mboutdoors_uk]

Great stuff as always Ian. No way I’d be sending my little baby up in wind like that! 😬 Love Ted having a good scrap in the background 😂😂