Capturing Brand New Angles With The Skydio 2

Capturing Brand New Angles With The Skydio 2
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[@doonhilla]

Holy shit that wee drone is awesome, opens up a whole new level of creativity!

[@McTrailRider]

Brand new possibilities 👍

[@jinavl]

@@McTrailRider great footage ..keep em coming

[@VideosXman]

The fantastic Scotland landscapes views are going to get to a higher level! :)

[@McTrailRider]

You bet ya

[@gordonmculloch4904]

The drone footage is very impressive. No pixelation and vivid colours. The remote is the business 👍

[@McTrailRider]

I was pleasantly surprised with the camera quality 👍

[@ADVtheMISSIONARY]

Shoutout to Trail Features for being a great guy...thanks to McTrail Rider you just got another Sub

[@TrailFeatures]

😀

[@McTrailRider]

100%, top man is Joseph 👍

[@adrianmcdonagh2820]

Wow wow wow that's what I love about you Andrew, your attention to detail is way out there compared to everyone else , this drone now puts you out on your own , looking forward to you taking the camera work to a new level , I salute you

[@McTrailRider]

Thanks for the kind words Adrian 😊

[@CaliradoKid]

Man. I’m looking forward to some of the shots you get with this thing! Can’t wait.

[@McTrailRider]

Me too man! Seems to be working for you👍

[@robadobdob]

What I love about this is that POV videos often don't convey the scale or steepness of terrain. I've seen many videos where I think, "I could ride that" then I get to the trail and it's way harder than the POV suggested. I think, given your riding locations, the future videos will be more epic.

[@McTrailRider]

That’s one of the reasons I got it, it gives you a better perspective of the terrain.

[@andrewtobin3830]

Yep - the Skydio is the biz. Very impressive indeed. I’m feeling jealous with my inferior Air 2. Your vids will have a new dimension to them now.

[@McTrailRider]

The air 2 is probably the nearest rival to be fair

[@dasanoneia4730]

That little robot is cool as hell those shots it makes are breathtaking perfect for where you are

[@McTrailRider]

The perfect match for the channel 👍

[@davehutcheson3785]

Bloody hell Andy that's incredible. Can't wait to see what you guys are going to do now!!! Awesome.

[@McTrailRider]

The sky-dio is the limit 😜

[@ThePhilwilkinson]

Think Nate Hills uses the same drone on his channel and he gets some awesome footage.

[@juliebirb7162]

Agreed!!

[@McTrailRider]

It was his videos that played a big roll in reassuring me that it was reliable and consistent 👍

[@mcyoon77]

I’ve always thought he the rides you do would look great with a following drone but understand the frustrations with the previous ones. Really look forward to the footage from this new one.

[@McTrailRider]

Airways wanted to have this setup, just had to wait for the technology.

[@GrahamStorr]

Nice bit of kit that andy ,can't wait for more footage from it,works a treat 👍👍

[@McTrailRider]

Cheers Graham

[@Mark_Page_MTB]

You're vids have just gone Next Gen!!! I want one!!!! absolutely awesome

[@McTrailRider]

Exciting times ahead Mark

[@markhunter3661]

That...Is what I've been wanting to see for some time, a definite game changer for you vids.👏👏

[@McTrailRider]

Game changer indeed

[@5492sparky]

What a brilliant piece of kit! I want one. I am completely sold!!!

[@McTrailRider]

Get it bought mate 👍

[@misterdroneboy8999]

This is gonna make the videos so much more intense

[@McTrailRider]

That’s the hope

[@greencroft]

An amazing bit of tech. Can't wait to see it put to use on the big hills. But careful, next they will be sending you a robot that rides your Highlander better than you can!

[@McTrailRider]

The future is now 😜

[@simonmatthews2149]

Andrew that drone is awesome, looking forward to some more big mountain content with third person footage

[@McTrailRider]

Coming very soon 👍

[@abtelco9748]

Amazing kit, amazing views. Looking forward to more beautiful Scotland!

[@McTrailRider]

Thanks buddy

[@davidscullion2379]

Loving the drone Andrew it’s going to add so much more to your filming .👍

[@McTrailRider]

That’s the Hope 🤞

[@RichardOrr1977]

that drone pure dead brillant ... defo looking forward to seeing more on the drone

[@McTrailRider]

Cheers Richy

[@mikejones420]

That was fantastic, can't wait to see what you get up to with that drone

[@McTrailRider]

Cheers Mike

[@lukavsoundseeker1642]

Christ! I've watched this video about 5 times already... Skydio 2 seems to do amazing job so far.

[@McTrailRider]

So impressive isn’t it.

[@lukavsoundseeker1642]

@@McTrailRider very impressive! I already checked Skydio website. So I presume You bought that sport package? I'm pretty sure I'll get one at some point.

[@McTrailRider]

@@lukavsoundseeker1642 yep, sport pack👍

[@TuckRob]

That is fantastic. Videos are going to be up several levels (groan) from here on. The decision over which aspect to film from is easily solved. You just have to persuade Piers (Pierce?) to buy one to film from the opposite view. You know it makes sense.

[@McTrailRider]

Haha, I seen one of Nate hills recent videos, and he and his mate had two following them. I don’t think me or Piers have enough money the splash out on another one.

[@dukekaboom4105]

Brilliant Andrew, your videos and riding have came a long way since the early days when you were placing cameras in the woods. Thanks for everything.

[@McTrailRider]

Thanks Duke 👍

[@russellsherwood2106]

McTrail Rider v Nate Hills - should be interesting 👍😎 Looking forward to seeing our beautiful Scotland from a ‘Sedona’ perspective. Great stuff Andrew! ☝️

[@McTrailRider]

Nate for the riding and me for the scenery?😜

[@russellsherwood2106]

@@McTrailRider Yeah LOL 😆 I’m wondering what BKXC will do now - 🤔LOL ??

[@peterbeer4746]

The drone is pretty awsome hopefully no more stress and some great footage to come 👍👍

[@McTrailRider]

Way more stress free than the dji’s so far.

[@01FozzyS]

Cool shots,Andrew! Looks like you found the right drone!

[@McTrailRider]

The perfect companion 👌

[@cb6866]

Wow Andrew...that was amazing ! Thanks for sharing, now we'll see your riding skills...... fully ? Really cool, bud !

[@McTrailRider]

Thanks dude, you may see my lack of skills 😜

[@cb6866]

@@McTrailRider No sir... you are great fun to watch !! Amazing in every ride...

[@peterwarren7407]

Amazing technology these days,looks awesome👍

[@McTrailRider]

We are spoilt these days 👍

[@iMrDel]

Just when you think the views cant get any better... stunnin 😯

[@McTrailRider]

Oh they can get better, just wait for the next video 😉

[@rory9894]

Your videos are just consistently brilliant. I’m at a stage in my life where I can’t get a mtb, but your videos keep up my moral while I get through it!

[@McTrailRider]

Happy to help where I can Rory👍

[@andyraven6219]

It's fair to say, that was a success. Certainly helps capture the stunning scenery where you are riding.

[@McTrailRider]

Very successful first flight 👍

[@madsjensen8344]

Follows you with the zealous vigilance of a mum with a toddler on the beach.

[@McTrailRider]

😂😂

[@myminimkl]

That's an awesome piece of kit to compliment an awesome channel look forward to watching the next one 🚵‍♂️🚵‍♂️

[@McTrailRider]

Thanks buddy

[@Luminous_Beings_are_we]

WoW! Amazing trails awesome drone and riding. :D

[@Thepoeticmtbr_The_poetic_mtbr]

Brilliant Mr McT. Loved it, seen your first vid you shot with it, awesome footage, looking forward to more 😎👏

[@McTrailRider]

Plenty more to follow 👍

[@taffycymroukmtb9073]

Great stuff buddy 😉👌 can't wait for more videos with the drone 😉👌🚴🚴👌

[@McTrailRider]

Thanks Taffy

[@AndEcho]

WOW! Amazing video! Looking forward too many more videos with that wonderful machine.

[@McTrailRider]

Thanks dude

[@datractor]

Loved the video, would have loved to see the orbiting shot as you were riding down. Also you seriously need to get an ebike, game changer 🔥

[@McTrailRider]

Orbit isn’t as consistent when your moving fast unfortunately but understandably. I’ve got an e bike, had one since 2017👍

[@UKMitchy]

Everybody wants one now. What a brilliant bit of kit!!

[@McTrailRider]

It’s an easy sell tbh

[@kevinwood8021]

Andrew, mint. Cannot wait for more epic footage👊

[@McTrailRider]

Cheers Kevin

[@geofflewis6914]

What an awesome bit of kit and the fact that there is no controller on your phone was a revelation. Great quality as well , really looking forward to the mix of videos when you revisit some of your great locations. PS still no new jacket for Piers ...?

[@McTrailRider]

Piers got a new jacket, but the videos run on a delay.

[@bigstoozeradventures]

WOW. You are so lucky to get one of those. I use The Mavic Air 2 in my x-country trails and it is really good. I get some cool mtb tracking footage but that thing is ANOTHER LEVEL. Hopefully they will start to produce more and sell in the UK. Or maybe DJI will come up with something similar. AWESOME VIDEO. Cheers. Stoozer.

[@McTrailRider]

I wouldn’t say I’m lucky to open it, I paid a lot of money for it and went to quite a bit of effort to get it here. I think the Mavic Air 2 is pretty decent at active track and can work very well to be fair. I was hoping the air 3 would have been a rival to the Skydio, but it didn’t appear to be.

[@bigstoozeradventures]

@@McTrailRider Looking forward to your future adventures with it. Cheers. Stoozer.

[@TWOWHEELFIX]

Finally a drone that does what it says on the tin 👍

[@McTrailRider]

They were making bold claims, but thankfully they were justified.

[@TWOWHEELFIX]

@@McTrailRider looks great 👍

[@rhettetherington1351]

Awesome bit of kit. Should make for some amazing footage👍

[@McTrailRider]

We’ll soon find out

[@cinqiwc]

Wow this is really awesome! The only thing that could be improved a bit was if it had an option to keep both riders in the shot, maybe with a secondary beacon? I've seen you struggle with the previous drones and then this. Amazing how the technology has improved. Looking forward to more great videos with some drone shots mixed in. Oh and thanks for showing how beautiful Scotland is 👍

[@McTrailRider]

I can set the drone further back then I did in this video to get more in the shot, but there isn’t currently any way to set it to film more than one thing.

[@Rc_nozza74]

Great video looks like its worth every penny i love the look it gives you looking forward to seeing more footage x

[@tweedvalleysingletrack8716]

Amazing - get up some Munros pronto!

[@McTrailRider]

Already done it! Video next week.

[@jsrides2065]

That thing is bloody awesome mate and another great vid 🚵🚵🚵👍🏻😉

[@McTrailRider]

Cheers buddy

[@steezeysteve747]

Superb drone !!!!....something I’d be interested in

[@McTrailRider]

Nice!👍

[@Spongeblunt]

It takes some banging footage when it's not off doing a bit of bouldering :D

[@McTrailRider]

Hope it didn’t get a taste for bouldering 😜

[@jakmoore4782]

Serious bit of kit that mate 👌

[@McTrailRider]

Yep 👍

[@v2af]

great landscape

[@McTrailRider]

Agreed

[@TrailFeatures]

Skydio: More reliable than the US postal service. 💩

[@McTrailRider]

By a long way 😂

[@paullyons7825]

That’s incredible footage, I was actually disappointed when you cut back to 1st person. Looking forward to some great videos

[@McTrailRider]

Going to be difficult to get the balance between the two shots to be honest.

[@paullyons7825]

@@McTrailRider I could watch that skydio 2 footage all day. As much as the 1st person footage is great, I struggle to understand the shape (steepness) of the terrain you ride, the Skydio really does give you a great perspective

[@tefer1982]

Absolutely delighted to see this for the 3rd person shots, totally new dimension to use in videos now. Looks very cool, packs neat like you mentioned too. Video quality also seemed really good. How long does a battery last and does the remote peep or use an audio alert to you know units running out?

[@McTrailRider]

Battery life is rated at 21 minutes, so probably around 18 of real world usage. I haven’t run it as low as 20% yet, but I’m pretty sure it will alert me, the beacon has alerted me of other things already.

[@tomdauben]

What a great bit of kit! Looks so well designed. Looking forward to seeing your footage from this on the Munro’s!

[@McTrailRider]

Looking forward to showing you them 👍

[@peterstark8609]

Well Good! I am sold!

[@McTrailRider]

Nice one Peter

[@owlinthewood]

You must’ve let out a Woohoo, when you saw the footage. Phenomenal.

[@McTrailRider]

100%

[@scottgoodski]

Awesome, just what we've always wanted a drone to do. I've looked at these myself, but with only selling in USA/Canada I never had the ability to get my hands on one. Good effort from you to get one, looks well worth it.

[@McTrailRider]

There are websites that show you to use a proxy US address for getting things like these if you don’t know anyone over there.

[@YATRIIMG]

@@McTrailRider hi there, great info video. can we buy this in UK?. How does proxy address use ?

[@duanechristerson1533]

Totally owsome video, I just bought one I've also purchased the Cinema package which has the beacon and the paddle my problem is the first time I flew it I held the land button and the little red circle appeared around the land button, and nothing happened it just sat there and hovered I had to wait until the Batterie died just to land.

[@MagnusThornberg]

So damn impressive and seems perfect for filming over the tree line. Please include much more drone fottage in the future.

[@McTrailRider]

Way more to come 👍

[@derekmoses5325]

Thats a great bit of kit. 👌

[@McTrailRider]

It sure is

[@juliebirb7162]

That was fkng epic, Andrew. Wahoo!

[@McTrailRider]

Haha, cheers 👍

[@Doogiehowzer]

That's some impressive tech ! Glad you've found the perfect one for your videos , looking forward to some footage on the Munros 🤙

[@McTrailRider]

This done was destined for the Munro’s 👍

[@adambarclay412]

Absolutely amazing! This gives a new dimension to your videos. Looking forward to more! 👍

[@McTrailRider]

Cheers Adam 👍

[@garethwri]

That it epic!! Phenomenal footage!!

[@McTrailRider]

Not going to argue with that 👍

[@A_AAA232]

hey Andrew, thats an awesome bit of kit...mad control/follow system...your content is fantastic already but using the drone will take it to the next level if the 3rd person shots on this video are anything to go by -great investment mate, looking forward to some even more insane content from you - well done, enjoy it!

[@McTrailRider]

Great investment, no regrets so far.

[@twecharclimber]

Awesome footage awesome piece of kit. what weight is it? Where does it fall into the new uk draconian drone rules? Will you require a "third person" out of shot that we will never see keeping a visual spot on it while your riding😋 great addition to your channel👍💪👊

[@McTrailRider]

It’s over 250g but way under 20kgs, so it needs registered but not insured. I need insurance though, as this is technically commercial use😢

[@Itsthejourneynotthedestination]

There's an mtb fella in the states done a few vids on the Skydio Two, he was left very frustrated by it, yours seemed much better, I wonder if there has been a firmware update for yours, top work.

[@McTrailRider]

I think they have made very noticeable improvements through firmware since its release👍

[@nickstorey8204]

That was pretty amazing I can't wait to see more of this.👍

[@McTrailRider]

You and me both 👍

[@slipperyseal762]

Sick footage. This will really step things up a notch. Nice work!

[@McTrailRider]

Hoping so

[@mtbbrianmartin4449]

Amazing drone 😮. Your videos are brilliant but with this drone they're going to be different level. So looking forward to some cool edits 👍

[@McTrailRider]

Can’t wait to get these alternative shots on the big mountain rides 👍

[@scotlandmyhome7484]

Cool new toy 👍

[@McTrailRider]

Yep 👍

[@soyaz33]

Excellent dude!!!

[@McTrailRider]

Thanks

[@craponlycomesoutadogsarse1731]

I can hear Glen Coe a calling 😀

[@McTrailRider]

All the hills have been calling, just can’t get to them all yet 😜

[@trailsfromthedarkside6460]

Thats a sweet bit of kit. The beacon makes all the difference. Might have to hit up some mates in the States for one. Top vid as always. Ride Safe dude. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🤙

[@McTrailRider]

The beacon certainly does make a big difference 👍

[@tvueoc]

Very good love the drone I really want one too

[@McTrailRider]

They’re pretty awesome to be fair 👍

[@Slideshow808]

I’m quite impressed with that and it looks nice and easy to use... I’m off to check if I have any of my bounce back loan left 😀 Although I’d probably have ridden off and left it stuck behind that rock

[@McTrailRider]

Hope you’ve got enough to get one👍

[@Swaggerlot]

Neat, I thought you'd like it.

[@McTrailRider]

Hard not to like it 👍

[@MartyFaeScotland]

Sick lad!... some bit of kit!..

[@McTrailRider]

👍

[@benwalsh5507]

Amazing footage 😍😍

[@McTrailRider]

Yep 😍

[@lid6548]

That’s some piece of kit!

[@McTrailRider]

Sure is

[@neekodevinchi]

Now that's a drone I need to look into. Cheers for the vid Andrew and keep it up 👍

[@McTrailRider]

With a look for sure

[@Skydio]

I love you too!

[@McTrailRider]

it has emotions! 😂

[@geraldbrown2011]

Andrew, cracking footage. When you first used the unit in the UK did you notice any issues with setting it up as I am being told the frequencies are set for the US. Have you tried to do anymore with it other than what is in the video here?? Very keen to know more.

[@leeteemtb9587]

Top vlog as well old fruit, plus piers is still wearing that old coat

[@McTrailRider]

He’s got his new jacket, but it will be a couple of videos from now until you see it.

[@NBMBC40]

That was awesome, great first test run

[@McTrailRider]

Pretty successful for the first test 👍

[@MTBNomad]

All you need are customs orange propellers and it’s a perfect match. Hahah Have you tried it since, or will you try it in an area with more trees? It’s obviously AMAZING in open areas but I’m curious how it would do on a fast decent that has open bits and tree filled bits. Great video and thanks for the info.

[@McTrailRider]

Orange props 👍 I’m not really too keen on taking it anywhere where it might crash or get damaged, it was tough enough just getting it here never mind getting it fixed 😬

[@seanoneil277]

Pretty stunning stuff with that drone. I like how you can overlay the drone video, over your GoPro audio. Makes for a nice video/audio story. Does the drone have some sort of sensor that enables it to keep adequate elevation above the ground, so it doesn't fly into a rise in the land as you are riding?

[@McTrailRider]

I really like the results from syncing the audio. The drone has 6, 4K, 220 degree field of view cameras just for obstetrical avoidance 😮

[@seanoneil277]

@@McTrailRider I'm glad that guy in Colorado was willing to forward this drone to you. I'm expecting some awesome videos from you in the future!

[@streetpigeonmtb]

So jealous!

[@McTrailRider]

Don’t be, just come ride with me 👍

[@greekfire1875]

Thanks for the great real-world review! Now that you're a couple months deep, have you encountered any other frustrating moments with the tracking?

[@McTrailRider]

Had a couple of random issues on one ride, but the newest update has fixed that and made some great improvements to the reliability too.

[@kieranwhittemore1010]

That is one fooking awesome drone!

[@McTrailRider]

It really is

[@rollingpanda9590]

That's intense. Really intense.

[@McTrailRider]

A good intense I hope 😜

[@rollingpanda9590]

@@McTrailRider The best intense

[@AK_Brickster]

Have you been able to give it a go through a wooded area? I know it would be extremely limiting in what angles are available, but I'm wondering if it would be able to stick behind you in sort of a "low chase" angle.

[@Crowthius]

Hi, like yourself, I'm local to Argyll and only recently found your channel. You have some inspirational videos here (hoping to do the Loch Muick loop later this month), what is the name of the hill that you descended in this one? Many thanks.

[@tobyehillier]

Nice, Lad ✌🏼

[@McTrailRider]

Cheers Tobye

[@tobyehillier]

@@McTrailRider Can't wait for some epic shots now 🤗

[@papapelatomtb]

amazin Man, can't wait to see your next videos !!

[@McTrailRider]

The very next is special 👌