DJI Mavic Mini Full Beginners Guide

[@billykyle]

Timestamps: 00:44 1. FAA rules & regs (weight) 02:25 2. Quick questions answered 04:51 3. Aircraft walkthrough 09:57 4. Remote walkthrough 12:27 5. Fly-More Combo accessories walkthrough 14:05 6. DJI Fly app set up 14:29 7. Pair your remote 15:19 8. Firmware update 15:59 9. Sensor calibration 16:27 10. First settings you should change

[@mikehrynyk434]

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[@mickwebs12]

This might be a stupid question but what is the timer timing up in the upper right corner? I thought this was just a countdown timer but it fluctuates?

[@billykyle]

Estimated remaining flight time left

[@mickwebs12]

@@billykyle Thanks Billy

[@billykyle]

👍🏼

[@volvosweden]

Finally I got an answer for my question. You dont need cellular connection or wifi to fly the Mavic Mini. Thanks!

[@billykyle]

No problem!

[@pieterdeliho1492]

Yes, wifi made a interference so turn it off

[@bobfitz6358]

@@billykyle OK then Billy. So why is a Mobile Phone needed, does it need to be registered to a network. Is it JUST for app use only? Also could I use my iPad Air2 as its nice and large.? Thanks not bought Mavic Mini yet but almost decided on it. 04/10/20

[@DJWOLFIExx]

Just want to say thank you so much for a no bs yet totally in depth tutorial. I watched several others- yours is by far the best mavic mini intro by far. I really appreciate you taking the time to make this video

[@MicoGhostTheOldCodger]

My Mavic Mini combo arrived late yesterday afternoon. I have a Mavic Pro and a Mavic 2 Pro, so i was able to get everything setup easily, but it took SO LONG to charge up the 3 batteries for the first time, I wasn't able to fly it yesterday. I did do some static video and photos outside, and they were amazing quality. I did notice that the color of the shirt I was wearing was not quite right, but everything else seemed O.K. I know that light reflected from some materials do not look the same to a camera as to the eye. Today I plan to get out my old Television color chart and do some video of that to see what is really going on. I also hope to get in some flying time today. This little guy is so amazing. I really do appreciate you taking the time to make these videos as I am sure they will be a great benefit for beginners buying their first drone.

[@arroyodflint7114]

Superb Video Billy....As a certified Advanced drone pilot in Spain then i am going to buy this MAvic Mini to add to my DJI fleet. Its GPs and size will make it ideal for using for fun rather than using my usual commercial drones and with the public in Spain and certainly the police authorities still not understanding the usefulness of drones and legal aspects, we, as commercial certified operators still have to operate with the knowledge that even when operating commercially. Its amazing how the police authorities still have no idea of our legal rights to fly as operators.

[@ljenison2562]

Thank you so much for taking your time to help us all out! I, for one, REALLY appreciate all your help!

[@SKEPhoto]

Just received mine, but haven't unboxed it yet. As an owner of two other DJI drones I didn't think I was going to learn anything new here, but I am glad I watched this before the first flight! Thanks!

[@billykyle]

Thanks Steve!

[@dougallen8466]

Mine arrives today, very excited.

[@RonaldBrown59]

Very well done video, it's all you need to get started with the newly released DJI Mavic Mini drone. Thanks for sharing.

[@michaelhall859]

Thanks mate, had my first flight this afternoon but after seeing this, keen to get back out there for my second!!

[@patricklindahl868]

Great video. I will bookmark it so I can return to it whenever needed.

[@haydenproffitt6634]

Thanks for the great review!! I am getting the mavic mini for Christmas and I really needed this. Thank you!

[@stephengatley8144]

It's good really good i got it & Pro Platinum but one oversight is there is no usb port on the controller, other than that it's awesome!.

[@kelvinjayaram1521]

This was a great video. Packed with information. Can’t wait for my Mavic Mini to arrive next week. Thanks Billy 🤗

[@OTCRock4one]

I subbed your channel because this is the most comprehensive video I've seen on YT for this product!

[@billykyle]

Thanks so much! I really appreciate it🙌🏼

[@manzildoley6417]

Those tips were clear, simple and easy to understand. This is one of the best guides for the mavic mini. You deserved more subs bro!! Keep doing whatchu doing.

[@droidrage7880]

dude perfect vid - I couldn't understand why my charging hub wasn't charging my controller that I hooked up until I saw you talk about the power switch, ding ding ding =)!

[@Pingolinou]

i got one couple of days ago. super happy with it. bendable plastic by the way is a good thing, so it does not snap when u hit something. to me it does not feel that cheap at all as some reviewers have mentioned. it feels like a good quality product.

[@billleblanc819]

Excellent tutorial/presentation on the Mavic Mini. Well done Billy!

[@geetee27]

Super Video , I have learned a lot in a short time. Many Thanks for the time and trouble. Regards from Germany

[@epscproductions1373]

Litterally the first 10 seconds i heard and i was like: Yep thats for me

[@skipmcleod7048]

Thanx bk just received my mini today but I'm soaking up your info feeling confident👍

[@cameronmma9576]

Just the perfect Mavic mini startup up video. Nice and succinct. Love it

[@dbtalks20]

Thanks Billy. Just bought mini today. Excited to fly out door. Few ques if you or someone can answer: 1. Why drone calibration is important and Do I need to calibrate my drone everytime I go out and want to fly? 2. Can I fly my drone from the top of 22 floor building? If yes, how will the drone calculate the height from ground? 3. I will be using UAV forecast app, do I include wind gust criterion to take fly or no fly decision?? Appreciate your time.

[@michaelcilenti8653]

Really well done video, no BS. Just the facts. Perfect for me the newbee

[@John_McFadden]

Great video Billy. Thanks for creating this one and the others in this series. I also appreciated you making your still images available with one of the other videos. It was very helpful to see the quality of the images from the camera. Now I'm just waiting patiently to receive the Mavic Mini which will be my first drone. Cheers!

[@canadiandronepilot7535]

Brilliantly done ! Cheers from Waterloo Ontario Canada 🇨🇦

[@metallicrock5946]

very good explanation. now its in my favorites. well done

[@sarfrazahmed9893]

exilent guidance for beginners

[@907nvl]

Excellent video. Thanks 👍

[@CarperDad]

Thanks for the video. I will be buying a Mavic mini soon, and there was a lot of information you gave. Thanks, Ben

[@azbluefox]

Very good. Thank You.

[@PeterDiasUSA]

Great video! Thanks for share this information!

[@deepakvrao]

@Billy Kyle , just got my drone in Philly. Leaving for Zion and Death Valley tomorrow. Not yet got a chance to fly it.

[@andyg6816]

can we take a moment to appreciate how detailed Billy is .

[@ORGANIZEDCoNfUsioN]

Nice complete beginners guide Billy.

[@zero604]

Depends on country. In Canada you need to register the drone as well and write your registration number on the drone if it's 250g or higher.

[@gastong.loperena7378]

Great Billy! Cheers from Argentina!

[@HughesManHVAC]

I just bought this drone and I'm very excited to get to know it! Great video 👌

[@brettmattson4166]

Hughes, I just got the same message, is this legit?

[@HughesManHVAC]

@@brettmattson4166 I don’t think so

[@brettmattson4166]

@@HughesManHVAC well what the heck, I see the same comments on a few, guess to good to be true, dang-it, I used the Telegram link and got two messages back, each in "not perfect" english. Wonder why Kyle has not flagged these, etc? TY.

[@Zamun]

Thanks for this content.

[@acada60s]

That was well done in a short period of time. Question: what happens if you did not calibrate before the first flying attempt? Thanks for the tutorial.

[@scooterbelasco]

Did my research, watch your awesome videos, now its my turn to try. What are the limits/law for flying in Philly? I'm also local

[@jeffshear9332]

Go Phils! Go Eagles! Sixers!

[@edwardpape5819]

What happens if your phone rings or if you get a text or FaceTime while flying?

[@loganconner9325]

Thanks man makes sense! Could not figure it out

[@arye2457]

Your video is awesome. Thank you for all the tips.

[@duncanmorton2056]

REALLY GREAT AND HELPFULL

[@johnschober1819]

Even though I didn't need to get my RPAS license, I did end up getting it

[@DanielDebenham]

Great video bro. Can't wait for mine to get here so I can get out and fly it.

[@AleksaZ]

I watched 725107 videos about DJI Mavic Mini and I'm still watching because it's interesting, and I still can't afford it, even tho I know every detail about it

[@SterlingWidmanSwidman]

Why not just set the return to home to the max altitude?

[@dianekelly8525]

Thank you very informative and easy to understand!

[@cooking4times]

Thank you for pronouncing DJI correctly!

[@billykyle]

😂

[@cooking4times]

@@billykyle I mean that as a compliment. So many say "DGI". You said it right! Thank you! :) Maybe it's a Pennsylvania thing. I'm also from PA. Up in the north-central hills.

[@chelbella2131]

Thank you for sharing

[@WEBLINQUETV]

nice information thank you..

[@roroger2402]

Great work Billy, well done.

[@MediaFUR]

Please be very careful!! Don't want you to have the same issue I just discovered. I just purchased this drone and discovered that my tablet I wanted to use (larger screen for me) and my Android phone both don't work with the Mavic Mini. Even though both are well over Android ver 6.0 that I saw as a must. They are both a few yrs old but well known Samsung devices, not some off the wall clone etc. I contacted support and was directed to their supported device list. Kinda hidden if you ask me. It didn't have many supported items listed (Under 50). That's a very small number when you think of all the manufacturers of phones/tablets over the last 5 yrs. I hope they quickly improve this list.... I don't want to spend a bunch to get a new phone or tablet. That's why I purchased the mavic mini.....

[@regmartin688]

Great points informative.

[@billykyle]

Thanks!

[@Itsahardknocklife9690]

You are very helpful. Thank you

[@vagatronics]

it iss powerful

[@Osmien118]

...great beginners vid brother, thanks so much, its exactly what i need!

[@brettmattson4166]

Jeff, I just got the same message, is this legit?

[@mshell1959]

Nicely done Billy! Thank you for this informative Vid.

[@Charolette3]

nice and tight bro! thx!

[@armandoferreira8790]

Nice video Billy. Thanks.

[@LitchfieldsLifestyles]

Really useful guide. Thanks!

[@HNT63]

Fantastic explanations - subscribed

[@AlanGarcia-js9ck]

hey amigo great video you covered alot of useful information do you know if this drone is watter resistant

[@therussian4340]

8:40 Best gimbal Guards they ever made: Struggles to put it back in place...

[@billykyle]

Lol😂

[@Fermen80]

😂

[@Fermen80]

And not only a struggle, also puts it on the wrong way..

[@gal5322]

Amber same for me!

[@joe13176]

Great video Billy!!! Thanks 👍🏻

[@chelbella2131]

Great Video

[@stevencarey5407]

Great video tutorial for the Mavic Mini. Just started flying mine (also own a Mavic Pro 2). I’m impressed with the Mini, but noticed something odd. If I have the camera pointed straight down and then start to move forward or backwards the gimbal jerks up about 10 degrees on its own after some movement. I tried recalibrating the gimbal but that didn’t help. Wondering if anyone else has noticed this or if it’s something just related to my particular drone?

[@brettmattson4166]

Steven, I just got the same message, is this legit?

[@stevencarey5407]

@@brettmattson4166 No, I think it’s a scam!

[@tycrane5573]

Thank you my brother

[@billykyle]

You are welcome

[@tycrane5573]

@@billykyle If you’re ever in Atlanta hit me up.

[@RoyGNH]

If the altitude displayed, indicates height above initial take off location , how do you know actual altitude of drone over a distant location? It could be 100’ over my takeoff location, but really only be 30’ above a hill 500 yards out? Does one simply have to judge by eye or camera view?

[@billykyle]

Yes you are correct. It’s a guessing game to figure out your relative height above other spots your flying

[@pitotoy07]

What micro sd is suitable to the mini

[@vincentoconnor726]

Excellent review, thank you, Billy, just one question, if you purchase the combo, with three batteries, what is the battery life of the fully charged remote control, as I imagine it would be impossible to charge it while it's connected to your phone? I'm thinking you are on your third battery, in flight, and now you are wondering whether the charge in your remote control will last for potentially 90 minutes! Any clarification would be appreciated. Thanks

[@apurvkaushik3763]

I know mini doesn’t have active tracking but does it track a moving subject during quick shots?

[@vetfin1485]

Apurv Kaushik yeah

[@pitotoy07]

It has quick shots

[@sebastianotaizaliebeskind4843]

Yes it works if your subject is moving slow, if it gets too fast, it will loose track. But I wouldn't use a mavic mini for tracking, because of lack of obstacle censors.

[@MorbidGalaxy]

It does work as long as your in a field or some open space so you dont have it run into something while it's in quick shot

[@pieterdeliho1492]

Yes

[@abdulaisbah8371]

Thanks so much for this

[@junkerju58]

Much have been discussed of the merits of many photo drones but it seems no one has ever reviewed the effects of rain or sudden squall that may suddenly occur while the drone is flying out of sight. Am conscious about moisture getting into electronics of remote-controlled aircrafts as I have flown them and have adhered to avoiding the urge to fly during these weather conditions.

[@marky1010]

Picking mine up later today :). The only thing that i don't get is why people see the 250g as such a win. In the UK it's £9 and a very easy test that takes 10 minutes and covers you for 3 years.

[@overoula]

300 euro per year...in austria....lol...wanted to get some bigger drone but meh.too much for a hobby

[@marky1010]

overoula way too much! Shame the rules vary so wildly from country to country

[@brettmattson4166]

Bill - TY! The best vid I have seen & I've watched a bunch! Question: I plan on taking mine to an area of very, very, high cliffs. In another words, the altitude will go from say 45 AGL to 1500-2000 AGL very, very quickly. What would be the best MAX and RTH altitudes settings? , (or, should I not even do this to begin with?) Thks!

[@brettmattson4166]

so, if I fly it "off a cliff" will it maintain the same altitude or plummet to its death?

[@busbuzz4410]

Very helpful thanks

[@darrylb2052]

You mention internet connection, for forced upgrade. If you don't connect after the first firmware upgrade, how will the device know it needs an upgrade. In other words ,if you don't connect your device to the internet,,, will you avoid any unwanted fail to launch issues??

[@phantomchickenfilms]

does this mean that the controller doesn’t charge the device that is connected to the controller?

[@deebs7952]

Great tutorial. Thanls

[@davidrippingale]

If the drone battery is low will it come back automatically?

[@ComeSeeVee]

Yes it will raise to the set RTH altitude and automatically return to home. (I know this question is old just answering in case someone comes across it)

[@davidwilliams4839]

I have just got this drone for Christmas, but when I attach an Apple 11 Promax to the controller, the image is upside down if I hold it with the antennas outward. I have tried to reverse the image, but to no avail.

[@smokescot]

Awesome video very informative. Question. Connecting the phone to controller. Three cables about 4 ' long. How do you thread the cable and connect? Which one do you use? I don't want damage either. Not the sharpest tech savvy dude here. Thanks in advance. All the best!

[@brettmattson4166]

Scott, I just got the same message, is this legit?

[@JoeRiggsMentalist]

I have the same fly more combo, but I only received one set of joysticks. Everything else is the same as you show. Are you mistaken, or should I contact them about my missing extra pair?

[@32543219]

Is a memory card necessary to record video, or can I just record to the iphone attached to the controller? Can I get away with not investing in a memory card and reader?

[@YourHuntingBuddy]

Billy I've learned a lot from your videos. I have a quick question. I live on the very top of a 1900 foot hill. Let pretend I launch from the top of the hill and set my return to home at 200 feet to clear the trees on the top of the hill. Let's say I venture out down hill and now the drone is hovering below me at 300 feet (1600) feet below my home altitude. If the return to home is activated at 1600 feet below me. Will the drone increase its altitude to 1900 feet + 200 Feet and come home or will it get confused and go 300 ft + 200ft and crash at the side of the hill. I am hoping the return to home altitude is the launch coordinates 1900 ft plus 200 ft RTH settings. 2100 ft flight path.

[@simonroberts5084]

Got mine today so thanks for the valuable advice.Though how do I get gps on my Moto G Cell Phone?Is it incorporated in the DJi App?

[@thenameisnigel]

I pressed the return to home button on the controller but the aircraft started to land where it was and didn’t return to the home point. Why is that?

[@wolfe1970]

Does the drone always need line of sight with the controller, ie, if i flew around the back of a building would i lose control of the drone ?

[@acada60s]

One more question: Does the fly app work with Samsung Tab 8? I could not download the app to my Tab 8. Others have reported that it worked with Tab 8. What do you say?

[@MagicBiscuitShow]

B. K., I'm always impressed with your presentations on your videos. Great Jobs!!! : +)

[@Herkunftsnachweis]

hi Billy, awesome video quick question do u know if this little guy fits into the shell case of the Air?

[@barryyoung5022]

I just bought a mini and am waiting to receive it. My question is, I’m going to use a Ipad with it, is it better to use a iPad mini or a full size iPad? At this point money isn’t the issue. I know I will have to get a bracket to hold the full size iPad. What do you recommend, mini iPad or regular iPad? Thank you for your info

[@nickshchukin6349]

I use an iPad mini with it and its perfect. You have to buy an adapter but I feel like a full size iPad would be too heavy to hold the full 30 minute flight. I have multiple battery’s so if I’m out there for more than an hour with the iPad mini it starts to get a little heavy.

[@fasil.364]

Thank you for this good tutorial,do you think follow me mode will come with update?

[@tennesseestubby]

Billy, I love goggles. I have the Dji RD, FPV HD Air, sky zone and others. Yes I love goggles. My understanding is the mini has no goggle capability. Could a person put the iPhone in a good set of VR goggles ???. That would encourage me to buy. Thanks and Happy Thanksgiving

[@snowshark117]

Thank you dude. Good review.

[@gal5322]

So I am new to drone flying. Learning how to use the Fly App etc. What does it mean when the compass signal at the bottom turns into a red box at times? And what is happening when the software is telling me that the drone is flying behind me but I see it out in front of me? Help!

[@TheGrouch2000]

Cheers Billy.