DJI MINI 2 OCUSYNC VS WIFI MAVIC MINI URBAN SIGNAL STRENGTH TEST (PART 1)

[@jetfu400]

Where is part 2 on this?

[@ivanjdrakov1957]

Yeeeeeeeeey!!!! I'm so happy that you've made this video... Sweet Shall watch, and comment after! 😁🇧🇬🛸

[@ivanjdrakov1957]

@Blaine Kohen why would you want to hack your gfs Instagram, makes no sense to me! I just ask my gf for her phone and she gives it to me immediately... But I usually wanna just see something in her profile and just hand it back to her.. Sweet Keep well and be safe everyone! 😁🇧🇬🙏🛸

[@hpmann77]

Do you have a link to part 2 ?

[@jetfu400]

wow! the latency of the mini 1 from drone to video feed is insanely bad. can you atest if the mini 2 latency is close to none?

[@alexbarnes8148]

Brilliant video. Keep up the good work!

[@GAVINHR]

Thank you !

[@philhechle5175]

Wow, so much difference when you changed to 5.8. I appreciate you doing these videos coz I have the Mini 1. Looking forward to the next video you mentioned.

[@GAVINHR]

Thanks Phil ! Absolutely, that's what handicaps the Mavic mini as the ocusync can switch - pick a good low interference channel and you will be surprised how close they can be

[@johndukes869]

Nice one Gavin good to see the minis back in your videos , did you ever do a video with the yugi ada extenders on the mini 2 , have seen the one with mini 1 but did I miss the one with the yugis on the mini 2. Thanks again for the test videos , see the fimi x8 mini coming out on 6th April you think this will rival the DJI market ?

[@GAVINHR]

I am doing my best ( so far unsuccessfully ) to get my hands on the fimi X8 mini! I mentioned it a few months ago to s few people and knew it was coming as fimi confirmed it to me directly. No you didn't miss it John - what happened was the restrictions came into place before I had time to do it, I know other people don't care but I'm trying to keep within 500m to avoid people complaining! Then again ... For some reason I have 2/3 actual subscribers that keep hitting the thumbs down even when I do things legally! When I went to do the rural test ( I think you saw it ) the mini 2 did 4km without them which was incredible! Maybe I will do a video soon on them but generally the mini 2 will do 500m anyway as you will know.

[@johndukes869]

@@GAVINHR ahh sorry to hear about the Karen’s giving you a thumbs down buddy , yeah the mini 2 does really well within the 500 mtr range , yeah I think I have seen all the other videos bud really enjoy all your content and it’s a thumbs up from me .Hopefully fimi might send you one to trial be nice to get an honest opinion on one what it’s like compared with the minis.

[@GAVINHR]

@@johndukes869 I think sub 249g fimi mini - it could worry DJI, especially at the price point of the Mavic mini - expecting it to have some form of tracking feature also, I guess a lot of it will come down to final picture quality bit more importantly wind resistance! It's exciting I'm hoping to get one asap!

[@johndukes869]

@@GAVINHR weird thing is I read it’s only below 249g with the battery upgrade the standard battery makes it 258g , I’m thinking Amazon dropped there mini 1 prices to compete with it , only downside is it’s only from Bangood from what I can tell and they not best place to buy from .

[@AerialAutist44]

So what happens if you lose signal in the middle of a high wind warning? Bye bye drone?

[@kevinlincoln9111]

Don't know how you keep VLOS at that height and distance. Are you relying on FPV? Or is it that I need to go to Specsavers?

[@GAVINHR]

It's possible to see mini at these distances if you keep your eye on it, what sort of distance can you see yours? That being said I do have good eyesight despite my age! 50m isn't high at all compared to how high some go. Plus thankfully as per what I said in the video I kept within the CAA regs so it's all good ☺️

[@kevinlincoln9111]

@@GAVINHR I was flying between 40 and 50 m the other day, not that far away, say 250 m. Took my eye of to check iPad and struggled to find it again despite a dayglow skin. Have just got a Flytron Cree white strobe to put on it. Hope that helps. I will probably go for a bigger drone once the rules are sorted.

[@Alanhobbs.droneadventures]

I've just got my mini 2. I also have a mini 1 and a mavic Air 2. Can I use my mini 2 controller on my mavic Air 2?

[@GAVINHR]

Yes you can :)

[@craigwflys]

I'd be interested in seeing the same test but this time let's put the Mini 2 vs the MA2 and see if there is any difference. I'm guessing the MA2 is going to be a bit better.

[@GAVINHR]

Hi mate - sadly thats not a test I can do due to the UK regulations now! however I would expect them to be pretty much the same

[@eiyt]

Thanks for the great comparison. When's Part 2 coming?

[@GAVINHR]

just need to edit it up and good to go :) just got a run of videos that need to come first thats all :) Appreciate the comment

[@eiyt]

@@GAVINHR Thanks, looking forward to it!

[@digpal90]

Great video. So surprised how much better the M2 is. Makes me want to sell my M1. But don't know if I should wait for the Mini 3 or get the M2. Can't wait for the next M1 vs M2 video !! ...Will finally know if a M1 w Extender is on par with a M2

[@GAVINHR]

Well, if you look through my older videos - a mini 1 with extenders beats ocusync in a rural area ! But yes the next video will be interesting!

[@digpal90]

@@GAVINHR thanks going to have a look now. Thanks for still doing videos for M1 owners 😊

[@GAVINHR]

You're most welcome! I want to stay loyal to those that supported my channel at the beginning and that was Mavic mini owners so I like to still show it and use it

[@fonzieskatesurf]

I needed wifi to fly, people said it's not needed but I did need it to take off etc

[@GaryGSF]

Definitely the Mini 2 is better but as a toy the Mavic Mini is fun. Still both are great machines. I still think the Mavic Mini wind warnings are too sensitive. It performs better than the warnings suggest. Great video.

[@GAVINHR]

Nail on the head there, you're right the wind warnings are too sensitive, just like my summery at the end of the video the mini 2 is better, but despite the warnings the Mavic mini always makes it back!

[@jasonmanchester4236]

Good video cheers. I’m looking forward to second one

[@GAVINHR]

Thank you kindly

[@jetmartin9501]

Very useful video...It's clear that if you are flying in an Urban environment the Mini 2 (Occusync 2.0) is sooooo much better than the Mavic Mini's enhanced Wifi transmission system. In rural settings where there is little to no interference the differences between the two transmission systems would likely be much less pronounced...especially if you use a signal booster on the Mavic Mini. Just curious have you been able to confirm that the Mavic Mini does not have the ability to switch frequencies (jump from 2.4ghz to 5.8gh or vice versa) if there is significant interference? What about the ability to dynamically switch channels within the same frequency? How about on the Mini 2? If so did you confirm it yourself through testing or did DJI provide the info. I ask because I believe my Parrot Anafi at minimum can dynamically change channels (within a given frequency) if not dynamically change frequencies completely while in flight when there is significant interference on one frequency. I only mention that because given that the Mini came out several years after the Anafi I would think the Mavic Mini would also be able to dynamically switch channels and/or frequencies when needed while in flight. Assuming that the Mavic Mini is able to dynamically select it's frequency (at minimum on take off) I would still fully have expected that it would have started at the 2.4hz given two things: 1 ) At your take off point there didn't appear to be much interference (in a parking lot) given that you weren't in close proximity to any homes (and homes typically have older routers that are only 2.4ghz capable; 2) In non-congested areas (ala your take off point) 2.4ghz would be the preferred and default channel as it's signal range is much longer than 5.8ghz. But if you know that you will be flying in a very wifi congested area then 5.8ghz would be the better option (as you proved) solely for the fact that most homes routers are running at 2.4ghz and 5.8ghz channel will almost always be less congested thus giving the drone a more reliable transmission signal. If you are flying in a rural area with few if any homes then 2.4ghz frequency is going to get you much better range. I assume both your mini's conformed with CE standards vs FCC standards (i.e., you aren't using a Mini that was originally purchased in the USA or hasn't been hacked)? Also did you put your phone in airplane mode when flying the Mavic Mini? I know with the Parrot Anafi putting your device in Airplane mode makes a HUGE difference in range. Looking forward to your next test. Cheers

[@RCsbyRich]

It's a superb example of out of the box flying. Yes the mavic mini is a fantastic drone I had one before the mini 2 and the 2nd generation just works better but the tech is newer. I would not knock the mavic mini its done what ever I needed it too in the past, But as you say it's gonna be interesting to see results of a simple cheap tranmision booster that I know work well myself. Thanks for sharing this Gav, great video

[@GAVINHR]

Thank you very much Richard ! Honestly that's a brilliant analysis and pretty much exactly my feelings on the two. Second test will be interesting! Thanks for commenting I really appreciate it

[@DroneViewsMedia]

I swore I wouldn't get the Mini 2, but in the end, I couldn't resist the reliability of occusync. I do a lot of flights around cliffs, and to be honest, the original Mavic Mini just didn't cut it, both in the transmission and wind resistance departments. I've found the wind resistance to be significantly better on the Mini 2, I almost feel like I'm flying a larger drone 🤷

[@GAVINHR]

It certainly seems to carry more weight I agree, almost like it feels heavier in the air exactly as you said. I try my best to for across as unbiased as possible as it makes no difference to me I just like fair tests - ocusync does make things so much more simple when it comes to connections doesn't it! You saw in the video the Mavic mini does well but you really need to know what you're doing but the mini 2 takes that sorry away

[@DroneViewsMedia]

@@GAVINHR Yeah, like you, and after 80 KZbin videos with the Mavic Mini, I know that drone inside out. I actually love it, but when I fly that Mini 2, with the transmission reliability, and the much better controller, I can do things I could never do with the original. It's a whole different ball game

[@Through_The_Lens]

Super informative. Cheers mate👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽

[@GAVINHR]

Thank you kindly

[@rbgpro4]

You could have tested it with the mini se insted of the mavic mini because the mini se has the same powerfull motors as the mini 2 and the strong message would be gone

[@GAVINHR]

Would of been impressive given the mini SE wasn't even existence when I did this test 😃

[@GAVINHR]

Also there is no difference in the motors, the difference is the props and the extra power from the lipo battery when needed

[@crashpilot1]

Looking forward to next video 🖒

[@GAVINHR]

Going to be interesting!

[@antjeundlutz6067]

Thanks a lot for your video. Its very intersting. Many regards ANTJE und LUTZ

[@GAVINHR]

Glad you liked it!

[@Gave29]

Thanks for this. Very helpful.

[@GAVINHR]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Gave29]

@@GAVINHR I really want to get Mini 2 but with what my better half will allow me to spend perhaps I'll need to settle for the Mavic Mini, good price on Amazon at the moment. Think for my needs it should be sufficient as only a hobby - it's the fear of what I'm missing out of that's the hardest to process! 😆

[@GAVINHR]

If you see my videos I have a full playlist on shootouts between the mini 2 and the Mavic mini. I don't want to sway you too much - many people say the mini 2 is so so much better than the Mavic mini, and most of those opinions are because they WANT the mini 2. When I bought the mini 2 for the channel I did so with no emotion and was purely to review hence i can remain impartial. Is the mini 2 better? In some areas yes. Is it world beating and work £200 more than the Mavic mini? For me no. I know I posted a video at how good the price was the other day. Honestly the amount of videos I have done you could spend a day watching them and make your own mind up as to what you think.

[@Gave29]

@@GAVINHR I appreciate your thoughts, thank you. I will have a look this evening at your other videos. It's channels like this that make drones much more accessible - keep it up fine Sir!

[@GAVINHR]

Thank you kindly!

[@marcelfive1]

great video, I was hoping to see the mini with a booster compared to the mini 2, as for £10 it makes a difference. great minds!

[@GAVINHR]

Yep that will be my next video - this was a plain out the box shootout next one I'll play about and see what happens then!

[@lindsayheyes925]

Gavin, this video answers THE BIG QUESTION, so well done. But why doesn't the Mavic Mini pick a better channel for itself? The answer may lie in that if it only picks the channel before you fly, that choice must be based solely on noise in the immediate vicinity of the TOLP. In flight, that is irrelevant at the location of the drone - attenuation being logarithmic. So the only interference it will be measuring for choice channel must be relative to the signal strength of the uplink. However, the on-screen indicator seems to represent the downlink signal strength as received at the controller (not the uplink at the drone). Surely that could be fixed by a software update, allowing a change of channel in flight? Oh yeah, and a reminder for others not to make my mistake when using Yagi range extenders: Use manual channel selection - yagis are channel specific 🙄

[@GAVINHR]

Exactly 100% that ! The channel and frequency is picked at TOLP - which is EXACTLY why I have spent so much time trying to help / educate people as to how selecting a channel which is right for the flying environment is crucial! I once got told ( I suspect wrongly ) that the mini can change channel in flight but I am yet to see evidence of it. However that being said - this shoes the strength of ocusync I guess - especially for some new or inexperienced operator, essentially you can take off and not have to worry since it's dynamic ! However adding a range extender into the mix as I have done previously as you know the Mavic mini got me further than the mini 2 on two occasions! ( The only two attempts )

[@lindsayheyes925]

@@GAVINHR Your tests must have saved your subs months of collective tests and experiments. Great work, Gavin 👍 I'll be very interested in your findings for Part 2.

[@GAVINHR]

Thank you very much ! Maybe a fixed 2.4ghz channel with the superyagis may be an eye opener at some point!

[@ckat007]

Good job 👍 Thanks for sharing

[@GAVINHR]

Thank you kindly !

[@skyviews.]

Cool video. I have the same drone really like it

[@GAVINHR]

Great ain't they!

[@skyviews.]

@@GAVINHR Yeah they really are If you have some time take a look at some of my videos with dji mini 2 What do you think?

[@rickracine9758]

HEY Gavin ya the Mini 2 is much better then the M M on so many levels ,to many even to bring up BUT the M M is my first born so got to love it 2

[@GAVINHR]

I feel exactly the same, still love the Mavic mini but the mini 2 is so much easier for most users out the box.

[@rickracine9758]

@@GAVINHR ya i hate it when people say they sold their M M ,like i said right its still great if nothing else the batteries fit in the Mini 2 so to me its all good, the Mini's i think for me is the best investment i ever did infact once i get more experience with it im thinking i can make a bit of side money P.S THX for your content it really encourage me alot you and Philip channel are the best in the world

[@danjor_droneitsme6874]

How bout a mini 2 pro next with more goodies onboard 👍👍

[@ivanjdrakov1957]

I'm flying my Mavic Mini 1km out from my balcony... My Mini 2 gets way further.. Gavin, on the Mini 2 there is no way to choose a channel! You can chose 5.8ghz oe 2.4ghz bit choosing channels, really!? I don't know how to do that... Lol Sweet

[@GAVINHR]

Dude haha! Mistake, you know I mean fix it on a 5.8ghz frequency haha! Sorry dude !

[@entercybotron6154]

Is is not 500m in height that's not permitted and not distance

[@GAVINHR]

In the UK the "accepted" distance is 500m according to out CAA.itd not hard and fast but if you go beyond it then people moan

[@balfss]

I wasn’t until you landed that I realised it’s only around the corner from where I live lol

[@GAVINHR]

Oh really? Yes I am from Hull :)

[@balfss]

@@GAVINHR might see you around lol. Just got a mini 2 for Christmas. Absolutely loving it. Took it to marina and the deep at weekend and got some great shots. your videos have really helped so keep up the great work 👍

[@EnglishTurbines]

If you go to around 100 metres altitude, you can get clear of the WiFi noise floor....5.8g has less range than 2.4g. Something you could have added as information. The Mini 1 users will now be switching to 5.8g after watching this....lol...🤔🤔😀🇬🇧

[@GAVINHR]

Many many people say that haha! But whilst I agree just getting up to 100m would solve problems - it also doesn't really add much to the test because it's not really testing strength at that sort of height for the reasons you mentioned - that's why I always do them lower :) to be honest I've mentioned regarding the 2.4 v 5.8 range differences that many times and done so many videos on how to extend range I just didn't think to mention it again - maybe I should have! Thanks for watching ☺️

[@EnglishTurbines]

@@GAVINHR Agreed, fly low to make the point...Technically, a lot of DJI drone customers understand nothing when it comes to this kind of stuff though..Nothing at all...Good video though matey, very good..🤔😀🇬🇧

[@SuperNova-py1ec]

Someone must have a wild WiFi signal in that location. I thought I saw a police car below, could it be the cause? To be honest the Mini did better than I expected. No Yagis on the mini? . I’ll wait until the mini 3 with ocusync 3 😆

[@drybiscuit]

Oh you could wait for the Mini 4 with ocusync 4.0. Or a bit longer for the Mini 5 with ocusync 5.0. Or............

[@SuperNova-py1ec]

@@drybiscuit or maybe the mini 6 ? . My point is that the mini 2 is not a big enough upgrade having had my mini for less than a year.

[@drybiscuit]

@@SuperNova-py1ec Fair enough....wait for the Mini 7 (that will have ocusync 7.0). 😁

[@SuperNova-py1ec]

@@drybiscuittrue. I think it was a bit frustrating that the mini had been out for a year before they upgraded it. I think they did this to squeeze in before the new EU regulations came in on 1st Jan .

[@drybiscuit]

@@SuperNova-py1ec No, it was nothing to do with the EASA regs since the Mini 2 will always be classed as a legacy aircraft even after the transitional period. It can be flown in perpetuity in congested areas due to its MTOM and low kinetic energy which means it is very low risk and therefore sits in A0 section.

[@danjor_droneitsme6874]

No brainer,save the bucks and grab the mini 2

[@CONFUCIUS-f2x]

A sea of Wi-Fi lava.