DJI Air 2S Intelligent Flight Modes (ActiveTrack, Spotlight, & Point of Interest)

[@jakubbenko5583]

9:30 The reason why the drone starts slow when in POI is that it is measuring the distance between itself and the selected target - that way it can know how big of a circle it has to do.

[@PedroLuisVegadelaRosa]

I was thinking the same when I saw it.

[@jamesruse9708]

Billy, I’ve watched so many videos on “how to” with ActiveTrack, but yours is hands down the best.

[@stojan1469]

Billy, whenever I want to learn something new about drones, I learn from your videos. Your explanations and videos are the best! Thank you very much! 

[@BMacksAerialVisuals]

Someone in one of the many FB groups asked, "How do I set up Activ track/follow me with the air 2S?" Of COURSE I shared this video to them. The Master.

[@lc4Music747]

Thanks for simplifying this stuff Billy. Well done! I am 70 years old in all your videos have been so helpful to me. what’s with the ads? lol…I’m happy there are because this means that you are attracting a larger and larger audience and sponsors have noticed…When you had fewer subscribers I told you that if you keep up the great work, they will come. Well, you did and they did! Good job.

[@RonaldBrown59]

The beauty of these features are that live on top of the main interface, you don't have to go digging through menu's to find them. Great tutorial, showing how simple these features are to activate and use in real world scenarios.

[@thatbme8736]

2 years later, and I am just beginning with the air 2s. Love it but have had questions regarding the automated controls. You explained it very well and was successful at using them. Crashed once because of user error when using POI because of my altitude and no side obstacle avoidance. Great lesson.

[@billykyle]

Awesome! Have fun. It's a great drone.

[@JIMMYSBN]

got mine today, I am blown away with the automations it has...perfect for pro work in my opinion, i only wish it had side sensors that would make it an absolute machine and pro 3 killer as well

[@badfinancialdecisions]

Finally, someone showing what the Spotlight mode does if you keep the drone stationary. Exactly the feature I need.

[@nogrey]

I really enjoyed this tutorial from start to finish. I don't know how you do it keeping all your thoughts straight and the oratory moving so quickly. You are a great speaker and your tutorial rocked! Thank you!

[@wtrlvr241]

I've had my air 2s for a few months now and absolutely love it this video will definitely help me get better

[@davehanson6915]

Very informative. I like the chapters made it very easy to replay what I didn’t understand I wish more people did it that way with their information. Keep up the good jobs

[@WilliamCBonner]

POI is more powerful than you give it credit for. You can have it circle a subject that is moving. I've had some really good results going around a sailboat that's going upwind. The speed needs to be high enough that it will make it around the front, and you need to have safe space around since it's going sideways most of the time.

[@AdventureRich]

I had no idea you could track a moving subject in POI 😯

[@bryanmurphy909]

Plus you can still control the drone’s altitude and gimbal while it’s doing it’s thing. Makes for some dynamic moves.

[@TheAzn18]

So in this case what’s the difference between POI and Spotlight? They both sound the same to me.

[@josephclapp1157]

@@TheAzn18 Spotlight stays still, poi goes in circle haha

[@TrueWanderer57]

I used, POI and it crashed with leaves of tree? Luckily wasn't too high and nothing major damage done, just one propeller damaged. So my question is that it's protection system don't work in this POI mode or is it ways off when flying sideways

[@gobysky]

I like your fast talking explanation. No wasted time. Good instructional, thanks.

[@SkyPathProductions]

Love your thorough explanations on these topics! Great Job!

[@danlahrman5395]

Totally agree with needing Follow Me mode. Seems like a no-brainer and big oversight to ax that one.

[@popartmediaPL]

Just bought Air 2S and upgrading from my 6 years old Phantom 3 Pro.... My God, what a change - it's like leaving a Bus and jumping into Ferrari. Until today I had to fly manual only with no sensors and now all this :-) Amazing feeling.

[@macfawlty]

I agree with you about the loss of previously and available flight modes, some of which were quite useful. I’d also like to see spotlight mode (and others) added in a firmware upgrade to the M2P, unsure whether it’s possible or just not a priority until the next Mavic Pro is released. The lack of side sensors has been my biggest gripe and has been the cause of at least a few crashes from the random super tall tree in my path during a POI or spotlight.

[@olchevy7983]

Me too

[@steverogers427]

Quality info! These “intelligent flight modes” have definitely gotten smarter!!! Makes tracking the subject smooth and easy.

[@andyseehusen]

Rant is spot on. I just bought the 2s coming from the original Mavic. So far, I’m more disappointed in it than impressed. These things you covered are some of the reasons why. Thanks for your content!

[@topilot]

I still have my original Mavic Pro too and can honestly say it is one of the best drones I have ever owned. It is in my go to drone that still captures some amazing photos and video clips and I don't have to worry so much about losing it or crashing it based on the current value.

[@vladphotos]

Mate, I really appreciate your review on these flight modes. I just upgraded from 1st Gen Mavic Pro and I cant believe what this little thing can do.

[@davidstephens820]

Don't forget that POI also tracks. So if you select a person or vehicle it will track and move as it rotates around the person. My personal favorite setting.

[@SkyFireDrone2022]

tour rant was right on the money. To this day, I have yet to see a flight app that was aa powerful and feature-rich as Autopilot by Autoflight Logic. 🤓 It’s pretty old now (about nine years!) but it did everything! You could even orbit and track another drone as it was tracking a moving subject! You could set up waypoint flights that had action “triggers” you could set at each waypoint.. change altitude, speed, even POI along a waypoint route… pretty amazing. I bought my Phantom 3 pro and my iPad in order to specifically run that app. 🤓😎

[@Mrkck913]

Great video.. Purchasing mine Thursday cause of you Billy!!

[@bartkupp6351]

These intelligent flight modes makes filming really easy. Amazing what these top-tier drones like the Air 2S can do.

[@wolfiemedia]

Mid-tier.

[@phillalonde1509]

Hey DJI I agree with the rant like the Follow Me mode and or just follow the controller are very useful when flying alone.

[@SeriesofTubes222]

This was a quality video. You got right into the content and made this really easy to understand. Thank you!

[@topilot]

Great explanation of the smart modes of the Mavic Air 2s. It has been awhile since I watched one of your video clips Billy......looks like you have been getting successful with all the clicks. We see you are driving a new Tesla and the production quality gear must have cost you some $$!

[@PatrickDelorenzi]

Hi! Great video; do you have any idea why when I highlight the box with a person in it, then tap on Activetrack, the DJI go app says “cannot enter active track mode”?

[@PhillyDroneLife]

You're killing it buddy.. however I never use them lol. Mmmmmm maybe I need to start playing a little with them.. 👍👍 Mikey

[@MattysDroneWorld]

Mikey they are a ton of fun to use in the right situations brother!

[@DroneALRM]

Very cool informations! I will use this when I buy my Air 2S. Congratulations from Brasil 🇧🇷

[@Sinjia60]

I recently purchased the Air 2S. I cannot get the intelligent modes to show up. I’m in video mode, I leave everything on auto. But I can’t figure out how to do the green box, be it a person, car or house. I want to figure out how to utilize Spotlight and POI.

[@Roman-eq2to]

How do i customize my stick mode?? When i click customize it beeps n doesn’t allow me to manually customize. I don’t like mode 2😩😩😩

[@vidmaster7]

Great tutorial and I agree about the need for DJI to add in some more intelligent flight modes. Thanks.

[@hukchone4521]

Thank you Can DJI air 2s have a course lock menu for video instead of hyper-lapse

[@HoldMyBeerJeeping]

Great way of explaining these modes, and breaking them down. Thank you! I was trying to figure out how to even initiate them. I knew it was just something simple that was totally kicking my ass but could not figure it out. I was missing the first step: Draw the box. i was thinking I had to put the drone in a certain mode first.

[@aawendt]

Appreciate your expertise my friend! This was great!!

[@DRdoubleB]

Agree with the rant, GPS follow was better in most ways. Probably they want to train visual tracking for other uses...

[@TheEarthMaster]

Thanks very useful information

[@Satguruphotography]

I have not found this application in my dji air2s pls help

[@Shashank_Naidu]

Got my AIR 2S on 6th Nov 2022. Awesome drone. Only thing is that active track are any of the intelligent features like Quick shots or Master shots do not work at any higher fps than just 30fps. A big disappoint if you want to shoot yourself running in slow-mo or horse riding on the beach. For such slow mo shots someone has to manually fly the drone. That's the onky downside. Otherwise it is built like a tank.

[@alikouzayha3344]

I cannot find active track on my dji air 2s the tab with Trase and parallel doesn’t even pop up

[@ThomasMurdach]

I prefer the old POI functionality because a lot of times there’s not actually a selectable subject that I want to orbit or it’s night time and I just want to orbit something like a firework show - there’s not a single point that I can select

[@droneflyer5065]

Excellent video.

[@fromtheworldwithlove1797]

Somebody did some donuts in that parking lot @6:40 Great video!

[@EyeLensWeddingVideography]

OMG!!! it took me a while to figure out how to get the active track to work, you have to use 4K 30 or lower. would have been nice if you mention that it on your video or maybe you should make a video on it..

[@captraykelly]

Another great Billy Kyle video. Always learn a lot watching them. I am going to try Active track to while kayaking.

[@pomonabill220]

You didn't mention obstacle avoidance using the different modes. Also, can Litchi be used with the Air 2S? I haven't tried it yet on mine, but I think Litchi had more options for autonomous control.

[@zolaneger]

Gj for video. I don't like a spotlight on air2s, because it is just orbiting around the object. On all older drones, in the spotlight, you can move linearly (like in focus mode in Litchi litchi), on the ph4p you even have course lock lines on the map. Correct me if I am wrong but I don't see the difference between orbit and spotlight on air2s.

[@punapirate]

Thanks Billy... whenever I have a question you are my go to... there is so much crap on youtube...

[@OldGoatintheWoods]

Recently received my Air 2S & practiced some over the weekend with it. Yeah, what they have programmed in it works 'amazingly' well, but having more than 3 Modes would be nice especially if they were in earlier models.

[@Ivan_Nano]

1) where do you hide the mic you are using ? 2) most importantly: what mode do you recommend to film someone on a bike from the front with the drone going backwards?

[@danielmadigan772]

U should put a big dji logo on the roof of your car , to help the drone track it in spotlight . Lol

[@noahstoffers]

Although I know the modes, I still look to have fun with you. Have a great rest of the week, here in Germany it rains all the time. I hope you enjoy the America's summer weather. Cheers 👋🏻

[@grumpy1962R]

I have trouble making a box! I don’t know if my hands are too callous or what.

[@jerbear197]

Hi. Very new to Drones. Just bought my first, The Air2S, a couple months ago. I feel like you skirted over the POI section and didn't give enough detail. When selecting POI obviously your drone, I believe, has to be in the air and pointing at the POI in question. The arrow we used to select the speed but do we know what that speed is? Also the distant to POI that the drone maintains seems to be to be extremely far away. Can we set/change the drone to poi distance prior to starting or during flight or is this mode set by default by the app.?

[@farshidariz9750]

Hi Billy I have been following you for the past few years and like all our advise and recomedstions. You do a really professional quality videos and presentations. Having said that I did buy a Air 2S last week and did paid for the tutorila at the "moments website". I think you wend over things too fast and you forgot to mention the DJI filters and you really did not spend good amount of time on the gimble seting like I did not know that t can go up to 14 degree and to see other guys talk about it. The phonr charging obtion does not exist on mine is that somthing DJI removed?. Do you think adjustable Polar Pro ND filters are needed or DJI filters are good to go? Thanks.

[@colintucker2247]

Great video, so informative 👍

[@treysals]

I’m curious what everyone thinks of the controller? To be honest that is my only reservation with purchasing this drone. I currently have the original Mavic Pro an absolutely love the controller especially the fact that the shutter speed it is on a wheel to make it really fast and convenient. I understand the Mavic air does not have the shutter wheel adjustment. What’s your thoughts on that?

[@BraulioPallares]

Great job explaining all these new features. Thanks a lot!!

[@zornelar749]

Great explanations on everthing. I did try the active track in densely wooded hiking trail to follow me in trace mode. The Air 2S gets confused sometimes, and its not consistent on its response to the detected obstacles. At the moment I can't rely on it to do it all by itself safely. I guess I have to conduct more trials to get more comfortable with it. Thanks

[@cre8tivity06]

Today I was out flying and I wanted to test out the active track and it kept saying I was in the wrong recording mode. Every time I tried to draw a box around someone walking by I got the error message. A friend who has the new Mini 3 told me to turn on Scan People I think it is in the Control tab and at first it was greyed out but once I landed I noticed I could then flip the switch to turn it on. Once in the air I could draw a box around people at the park but it wasn’t tracking them. I rarely use those features but was confused on the whole I’m in the wrong recording mode to even get it to work. I was shooting in D-log mode 4k60 then I switched it to normal mode 1080/60 and neither of those did anything. Did a FW update since when this video was made cause this to happen?

[@napster005]

Hey, am new to drone flying, I get a option to buy air2s or mini3, which one should I go for?...appreciate any help 🙂

[@dhirendrakushwaha5974]

Sir my drone air 2s gimbal stuck problem please help me

[@jeancarlobetancourt2744]

Just got the air2s and now I feel more confident about using the features lol

[@FlyZoneFpv]

Outstanding video Billy👍👍 keep rockin . Love your Content as always😉

[@christiandettmer2561]

Thank you for the info, but I have a smart controller on my 2S. Anyway to get those 3 modes at the bottom of the screen? Tnx

[@glenntwd8221]

Yes, Imma let my Air 2S do its thing with these intelligent flight modes. I just focus more on the creative side.

[@michaelpoczynek]

Very helpful, Billy. Thank you.

[@markc9237]

Interesting, informative and useful video, Billy. Thanks

[@billykyle]

Thanks for watching!

[@nauticfilms]

excellent presentation, Billy. Thank you! One question: instead of following the subject from behind, I would like the drone to fly backwards in front of me (or car, boat) . Is there a mode for that? I tried active track, parallel giving slightly better results than follow, but never was able to sustain that mode for more than 40 metres or so. Any idea? Thanks again.

[@FrankCalvano]

Can I go back and forth from the regular remote controller to Smart Controller?

[@jackbaskin371]

This video is intended as instructional and more than likely the people watching it, such as myself, are not familiar with the screens etc. so a couple of things. #1 Slow down your speaking speed, do not try to cram 20 minutes of words into 10. #2, Again, unfamiliarity. When you just tell people about an icon or a location on the screen we have to first find it and by then you are talking about something else. A pointer, etc. indicating what is being mentioned helps the viewer to see the subject and keep up with fast talking. I am 80, a licensed Private Pilot and just recently grounded myself so am now taking up flying drones and need to learn about the equipment. I cannot process words as fast as a 15 year old who is used to speaking speeds that were unheard of in days gone by,. After watching the video and start/stop/rewind I did come away with a better understanding of features

[@вечная_мерзлота]

u can simply slow down the video to your liking. KZbin has that option.

[@MattysDroneWorld]

Great job Billy! Loving this drone for sure! Keep em coming buddy!

[@robhard6486]

does anybody know the website for the controls and how to use OAS air 2s drone Have iPhone

[@larrycansler378]

I keep gettin "Unable to focus in Smart Mode' on my controller. Why?

[@erictate2095]

Can you save the POI to say repeat the flight at a later time? Be nice for some transitional type stuff like a day to night or something. Thanks nice vid man

[@AdventureRich]

Interesting question

[@TrojanChristopher]

Billy, you do such an amazing job! You're not only a drone pro, your presentation skills are exceptional!

[@Daniel-ge6df]

Is it also possible when i film in dlog? Yesterday i wanted to try it but it somehow didn't work with the setting I chose. Thanks in advance :)

[@waqarcreation55]

You always make best videos 😃 Keep it up!

[@honey4xi]

Can DJI Air 2S ActiveTrack work well on a wild animal or a flying bird?

[@Matt-kt6pd]

When pressing return home after active tracking will it return back to original take off point of where your remote is?

[@swarajpalsingh]

Does Intelligent flight mode enables side way flying and disable obstacles sensors?

[@dougcooper4917]

Billy, Great Information On The DJI Air 2S. Thank You !!

[@priest2524]

I just purchased the air 2s. I am mostly impressed but it just came so close to being perfect. All it needs is side sensors for a full 360 degree active track flight. I have to be super careful that it won’t fly sideways in a tree. They could have at least disabled sideways flight on active track because the lack of side sensors but they didn’t. Seriously disappointing considering how close it comes to becoming perfect. I’m returning it and hoping when I repurchase the air 3 it will have sensors on all sides.

[@pauli1968]

Great video, very good. I have just got my DJI Air 2s. I’ve posted a few videos on my KZbin channel. I have a question I hope you can answer. When I use active track, should I always have it on bypass setting? I was filming myself solo yesterday using active track with the controller on my handlebars. A few times the drone braked and stopped. I had to land it in my hand and start again. Kind regards, Paul

[@prettydangoodadventures]

Fantastic video and great spot on information!!! Thank you. This video has decided for me to pick up the air 2 s thank you

[@MrRaymond1021]

This video is awesome, thanks for sharing as always. Very well put together.

[@justbraks]

Wonderful review!!! I wish I could like this 100 times over!

[@ronhiller3301]

Hi Billy, great videos 👍, I’ve got an air 2s, I would like to follow horses at a barrel race event, the drone would be hovering ( no flying it at all ) is it possible to use a mode like spotlight to follow the horses and still be able to zoom in as they get further away from the drone ? If so, what tracking mode would you suggest for this ? Information appreciated !

[@IslandDigital]

Can you use Litchi with this Air2S ? If so would you be able to use their flight modes?

[@nogrey]

Are the intelligent flight modes available on the RC PRO controller?

[@RodneyWoodstock]

How do I activate Intelligent Flight Modes with Air 2s with Smart Controller?

[@iamkevinritchie]

I am looking at Air 2S for photogrammetry on smaller things like statues. On the Mavic 2 Pro there was Active Track Trace mode. That allows me to draw box on statue and use sticks to manually orbit around sculpture and take photos at any given interval. Does Spotlight work the same way on Air 2S. I am looking for a mode the will allow me to pick a subject and be able to orbit manually. I don't like POI because it never stops moving and you can only control speed. Any suggestions - thanks!

[@steelgtr]

do u have to be recoring for spotlight to work?

[@vinyldjsdotph]

Need also to hear negative side of Air2s. a lot of limited parameters of features to maximized 1" sensor and 5.4k resolution. Air2s introduce 1" sensor with 5.4k but Mastershots is only 1080p resolution. Imposiblle to reach 12km flight range in less than flight time than older Air 2.

[@GettingthruLife]

A good explanation and demo of these features/modes.

[@WORLDTHEWAYISEE]

Thanks for covering the modes lots of details, cheers.

[@lombokpropertyrentalslombo3902]

Can the lichi app be used on this drone?

[@ryansones1626]

Does active track work with avoiding wires or powerlines??