DJI MAVIC 2 ZOOM Flight Review - Crazy Windy Tracking & Avoidance, Zooming, Pros & Cons

[@ronaldthacker5101]

As I said on the Pro review you are the best person on You Tube to watch if you want the best review possible.

[@DustinDunnill]

Thanks Ronald! I'm speechless 😁🙏🍻

[@mikebarnes5480]

Just bought my mavic 2 zoom a month ago and still learning what it can do and how to do it. This review was a great help.

[@River_LR]

I've been looking at all sorts of reviews this week and this one just sold me on the Mavic 2 Zoom. Awesome video. Subscribed!

[@derekquinones8614]

I love my zoom especially for exploring and I just use the zoom feature all the time if I record in 1080 it zooms in even more I love it!!! Safe flying

[@derekquinones8614]

I bought the freewell variable filters for it also such beautiful footage

[@detectorguy4565]

I find that when I take off and go up about 20 feet it helps with the return to home feature. I have always calibrated my drone before I take off. The Mavic 2 zoom is one of the best drones I have ever flown. I was flying it once at about 289 feet and had a Hawk come in checking out my drone, and have a video of the bird turning away from my drone.

[@RonaldBrown59]

The APAS feature on this drone is incredible! And your testing of it was amazing. Very well done flight test.

[@damianwaller7276]

You are quickly becoming my favorite drone reviewer. I like the practical "regular guy" approach. Great content. I don't know if its possible with your buddies drone, but if you could shoot the area with the red sand beach that you did with your pro as a comparison that would be outstanding. However I understand if that's impractical with a borrowed drone.

[@djbroake9810]

Damian Waller yeah I’d like to see what’s the difference between the 2 is too.

[@mwabja]

Nice Review!! Thank You Jed For Loaning Him Your Baby!! Very Impressed With The Active Track On This One!! Definitely Gave Ya Some Exercise!!

[@DustinDunnill]

Thanks Damian. Hana trips are few and far between. I may not be able to get back out there any time soon.

[@CryptoJoeTrading]

your drone videos are the best i've seen, well done i'm considering buying the zoom thanks again

[@johnnygreenshirt6215]

Dustin you may recall yesterday I bought the Mavic Mini in which you replied, thanks for that, but having played with it for a while I see that it has limited functions/settings. The MAVIC MINI for the money it's a great little drone fly's great, very easy even for a beginner like me. I then came across this video. Watched the whole video, then took back the Mini drone to the store and purchased the DJI Mavic 2 pro. Once again great video, editing and clarity. Top job young man.

[@TheTinRam]

The active track around the goal posts was really impressive.

[@freakguitargod]

Dustin, you have the best in depth drone tutorial vidoes on youtube! thank you for the videos. keep it up!

[@DustinDunnill]

Thanks Harvey! Glad you enjoy them 👍

[@denihei]

Daang,, you're my favourite reviewer, Dustin!!

[@jlloveshockeygaming6030]

I am getting one next week. Cant wait. Thanks for the review!

[@dmcreative64]

Dustin you are the superior reviewer, love this channel!

[@Nonvido]

This is an awesome test with the tracking!

[@CantWheelieBro]

Excellent video Dustin. I'm considering the Mavic 2 zoom to add to my vlogs and this video may have sold me. Cheers.

[@albertoleon4754]

So I have to say having The Mavic Pro 2 and then returning it to get the phantom pro 4 v2 (this drone(phantom pro 4 v2) was a nightmare I’ve never had so many problems with a drone, I got 5 exchanges all of them had issues I do not recommend) and the giving up on the phantom I decided to go for The Mavic 2 zoom and I have to say it’s amazing!!! I surprisingly use the zoom feature a lot I keep it at 1080p which honestly is still really good video. I really recommends this drone (mavic 2 zoom)

[@awhite7037]

Alberto Leon- I have the 2 Pro. Had a Zoom also and exchanged it for the Phantom 4 Pro Plus V2.0. I also had one issue after another. Returned it for another. Another set of issues. I was then over the P4P V2. Returned it and got the Zoom again. Love it and my Pro. Guess sometimes the grass isn’t greener on the other side.

[@stringsattached67]

I did the opposite I originally bought the mavic 2 zoom and after seeing my friends post edited videos from his mavic 2 pro I returned the zoom to bestbuy and bought the 2 pro and I love this drone .

[@DrMindControl1]

Mahalo for your time and effort for giving us another detailed review. Bummer about not having enough battery power to do the 1080 zoom.

[@DustinDunnill]

Thanks Steve. Will try to include it in another video for zoom. Got it for a little longer 👍

[@derekquinones8614]

The 1080 zoom can go 96 mm I love it such a great experience when exploring with the zoom I’ll never buy another drone unless it has a zoom feature

[@northwoodmediaworks]

Thanks Dustin, excellent reviews of these new products, definitely a go-to reviewer in my books!

[@patrickgodwin6115]

Thanks for showing the gimbal movements at first drone turned on. Just want to check if mine is doing the same small twitches.

[@iballproblem36]

Awesome review as always man. Dustin you’re probably the only person that I would just let take my drone for a day. Real good dude!!!

[@DustinDunnill]

Lol..thanks Nick 😂👍

[@blackydon]

You sir have sold me this drone. Thanks for a great review and video,

[@ciprilyngotravel7612]

this drone is incredible!

[@694costa1]

Very good video !! I liked to see when the drone was confused in the trees and stayed in the same place stopped waiting for a new order.

[@douganderson19]

Ik this is a late comment, but here in 2020, would you still recommend the mav 2? Great review!

[@DustinDunnill]

Yes, still one of the best until Mavic 3 arrives 👍.

[@douganderson19]

Dustin Dunnill thx, sorry to take your time, but do you think that the mav 2 zoom will drop in price in the coming months?

[@DM-3000]

Doug Anderson they are still around $1240 after taxes

[@jockspice]

Brilliant. A fantastic test of the drone, certainly more than enough to help someone make a decision by showing what it can do. Based on this and a couple others I have seen, I'm now catching up on all your videos. Great job, Dustin!

[@TonysRcTechboom]

Great review ,great flying and a fantastic video and drone my friend 👍👊👍

[@Rucio88]

Amazing review! Keep up the good work!

[@rkram3118]

That was an amazing obstacle test with that goal post and MPZ did pretty well 👍

[@jimbo8703]

Great content as always and a fantastic reviewer - just what we all want to hear as a private non commercial buyer. Excellent work as always. Will be purchasing as a second to my mavic pro.

[@hawaiianstylen]

Drones awesome but gotta work on that cardio!!!

[@DV77737]

Peter Lau Me too

[@AlfredoAlegrett]

Great video very informative. I just order one.

[@southcoast2008]

Well done Dustin, that was absolutely awesome. I Enjoy your clips immensely. Thanks for the effort and time you put into enhancing our knowledge about droning in general. Much appreciated. Dave from South Africa

[@DustinDunnill]

😁🙏✌️

[@micktownsend7648]

Wow! Justin yet another fantastic review👍🏼 you have convinced me and I am now awaiting the delivery of my mavic zoom with fly more combo (hurry up dhl) The active track was superb on this bird, as you mentioned maybe it’s the camera, but it’s awesome. Thanks buddy, keep up the good work of this awesome channel.

[@TrojanThugMusic]

It looks amazing. I'll get one, one day 😁👍

[@beaujamo]

excellent test for zoom and active tracking!

[@BIGDRONEFLYER77RC]

Always amazing work, cool your bro let you do some testing. Cheers Dustin

[@christymendoza3995]

Hey dusstin I subscribed in your blog I love your chanel

[@dagdernit572]

Aloha mi amigo!!! I just got my big Dji box dropped off and new phone will be here tomorrow! I went with the Zoom w/ racing Edition goggles and also the fly more. Going to keep the Mavic Platinum and mod it to have SUPER Speed Sport mode. Thanks for the awesome video bro, you are #1!

[@michaelchen4600]

“Aloha” is Hawaiian... “mi amigo” is Spanish... But pretty cool man. The Mavic 2 Zoom and racing edition goggles seem like a killer combo.

[@freddiecampbell]

You need to take off with the camera pointing at the ground. Then go up to 30ft - it needs image recognition - then return to home and it will be within a couple of inches.

[@MrByendor96]

Nice demo dude! Now it's more tempting me to buy it

[@robbyducati]

Love your stuff Dustin!!

[@mrguitman99]

Pretty cool, Zoom could come in handy in some situations. I agree that either it was an update or a better camera, it performed a little better than the PRO.

[@raytech1479]

Hey Man great vídeos and great voice for commenting. 1 Question which is better mavir air 2 or the zoom

[@luutbrink4344]

nice simpel review!! thanks . makes me motivated to buy one

[@edycafe]

Hello, Dustin How are you doing? let me ask you something? Did you use any filters with this review? Awesome review as always! Thank you so much!!!

[@dhansel4835]

I have had mine for over 3 years and it's the best for what I like to do. I know there is others out there but if you are not in the drone business just wait until I saw this one and got it. I was in an abounded parking lot flying about 25' trying to wear a battery down when I hit a small almost invisible power line that was feeding other parking lot lights. I looked up and all I saw was what looked liked I hit a buzzard. That was the the Mavic hitting the wire. It broke several props and damaged the front left collision sensor. I had State Farm insurance on it so I gathered up my drone and headed to their office. I explained what happened. The lady was very helpful and filled out the insurance papers. She said when I get it repaired bring her the invoice and they will pay for it. I got on the DJI website and filled out the papers to send it to Forth Worth for repair. A few days went by telling me it was being repaired. Shortly I got an e-mail telling me it was on the way back to me. The cost was about $240. DJI did something that really showed customer support. They sent me a brand new DJI Mavic 2 Zoom and a new set of blades. I received in the mail a check from State Farm covering my drone. I have since changed my insurance to them, both home and two vehicles. I don't fly much as I would like to but when I do I enjoy the world from above.

[@gilgrc]

What a great review! Thank you very much!

[@AerialAg]

Great review , subbed ! I just order one of these with the smart controller a couple days ago. Can you please give me a little detail on your hat cam ??

[@bourdangerous5798]

Great video . Keep up the great content !

[@solen1849]

The camera on the zoom felt really solid to me. It seems like they really built the gimbal system well.

[@humbertomontalban3932]

DJI should pay you big money, becouse of you they will sell a bunch of this mavic, They should send you the products for free. What a test you did in that soccer frame wowwwww.

[@DustinDunnill]

I wish..lol. maybe some day 😂👌

[@faizkhan3179]

Nice video

[@mr02gixxer1000]

There is no blur in my footage when I zoom in to 96mm, the zoom combines optical with digital zoom.

[@DustinDunnill]

I'll try it in my next test 👍

[@albertoleon4754]

Romeo Fowler dame mines perfect 👌 I keep it on 1080p cause video quality is still great.

[@MrJdubb104]

Wow! That active track, is on point... Thanks Dustin!! I know you must have tested your friends nerves, when you ran the active track test. But as usual the Mavic pro zoom, Performed flawlessly...

[@DustinDunnill]

😂👍

[@droneredneck170]

Very nice flight review Dustin! Maybe the Zoom is going to the top of my dream drone list😁

[@DustinDunnill]

Good choice 👍

[@stefffpv]

Hello and thanks another awsome review :) do you know if there have been more updates for the pro2 maby the obstacle avoidance is imroved more sinse this video was recorded. keep up the good job :) cheers from North Norway

[@raffyturc]

Awesome on those obstacle avoidance 👍 Not perfect, but good enough

[@kennywheelus6857]

Exactly, not perfect but it's a great start sn if they update there software from mavic air then thr zoom an 2 pro will have exact pin point landings

[@mrvang8077]

Not good enough to warrant the asking price. As you are only getting half the features on only in certain mode which defeats the whole purpose. The whole obstacle avoidance feature should've been on at all time in any flight mode for it to even be worth having on the drone. The only time it can be turn off is if you have it in full sport mode to fly in full speed where obstacle avoidance becomes pointless to be use to detect obstacle and avoid collision.

[@exil3dlivecom]

Excellent review! I'm torn between the pro and this. But leaning towards this for the zoom! Btw... with the new regulations and stuff, how high can you fly this thing? Straight up?

[@medyzz94]

300m i heard in eu

[@clintcaguila3736]

Thanks for the reply Sir Dustin Dunnill, i always bring this Mavic 2 Pro onboard Ship since 3 yrs ago w/ 3 Ships past due to the nature of my work as a Chief Officer onboardship using Mavic to read Draft Marks on ship side. I never encounter problem w/ Compass, Gps because i always fly my Mavic 2 Pro in a Metal take-off procedure(raised by hand in order to have clear at least 2 meter above Metal). i calibrate the Compass prior take-off, Only thing is i should suppose abort to continue fly the Mavic 2 Pro as i observ drifting movement during initial take off in order to calibrate IMU, including update of the Firmware(as i remember Error on my last Firmware update due to Network error slow internet connection, probably one cause of my Crash). Aside from that is i have "Arris Raptor2 Water Landing Skid for Mavic 2" but i trusted not to connect since 6months, so this is a lesson learn to me, Next time, no matter what i will always connect my "Arris Raptor2 Water Landing gear for safety purposes" ... By the way Sir Dustin, do u have idea how many years from the date of purchase on Mavic 2 normally does the DJI covered Warranty After Sales Policy?, as the DJI SUPPORT already gave me to investigate the cause my Crash. Thanks & Regards 🙏😀

[@CanadianDroneHub]

very nice review and flight demo

[@philschophoto]

I have searched the internet and I can not find a comparison of the video / photo quality of the Autel EVO vs Thor Mavic 2 Zoom ??? This seems like the most important comparison for those considering the EVO vs M2 Zoom. I have seen multiple comparison videos on the EVO vs M2 Pro, but that is not really a honest apples vs apples comparison. This is a really important review to me and I am sure many others who are on the fence about which bird to buy. I rest my case. Thanks for your stellar work on these reviews!

[@DustinDunnill]

Got it Phil. Will see what I can do 👍

[@philschophoto]

Aloha Spirit is where you find it. You have got it.

[@creativethinkerschannel9938]

Great video Brother! 👍🏻

[@FancyaBevMate]

So glad you mentioned the "washing" out on the camera I found this pretty bad on my zoom something that could easily be sorted out with software and the precision landing is vital as where I fly I use my heli pad to push down the grass as its quite high (only places mowed is where the people walk) and I clip grass every time I land with auto land so I have stopped using this function and manually land (no biggie dji) but this has to be the No1 asked for feature on most of the videos I watch. Great video mate and nice to see someone featuring (the arguably most popular variant due to cost) the zoom. More please! :) Cheers

[@DustinDunnill]

Hoping DJI updates soon for precision landing. It was a great feature to have in precarious launch areas.👍. Going to do a range test with some features like dolly zoom and 1080 zooming I didn't have time for in this video ✌️

[@gabelstaucher9929]

Your test is very helpful for me. Want to buy the platinum. But your test confirms my suspicions. Is better buy the mavic 2. Even if it is more expensive. Thanks for the detailed test and greetings from gemany.

[@kaboomphotography6537]

Thanks for Sharing I just received my 1st Drone Mavic 2 Zoom

[@RICKHALBUR]

Thanks Dustin very fine video always love your reviews very well done all the time.

[@whitham1961]

Justin, I am so glad I picked up the M2Z, I been using the Zoom feature to my advantage like there no tommorro.....

[@jackkhach]

good job. Real review and test. Not like some people who talk and advertise only. That active track issue may be also because of the shade under the trees. Just a thought.

[@jalen8841]

Wow I love the Mavic 2 Zoom! ❤️ 😯 Edit: it’s actually even better than the Mavic 2 Pro! 😯

[@TheSoulMan11]

Great channel, you're my favorite drone guy. Still cant decide on a mavic air or mavic pro 1, any suggestions?

[@DustinDunnill]

If your a camera guy and knows manual settings, get the Pro for best picture. If not, the cheaper Zoom should be good enough 👍

[@ricardomagath3640]

Awesome tests! Is it true that the zoom video appears to be clearer and more crisp than that of the mavic 2 pro? Was this apparent in your tests? I've been considering these drones for a while now since the prices have significantly gone down, though i only have a budget for 1 drone....

[@rockyalwayswins1495]

excellent bud. i so love this channel

[@peter355]

Idk if you know this but you can hold down on the screen of your device and move the camera gimbal sideways, you do get the props in the shot but you can see the side arms. It's really cool. I love your drone reviews keep up the great work! Edit: you forgot the one mode that is exclusive to the zoom, which is the Dolly Zoom, it's not available on the Pro only on the Zoom. Maybe make a follow-up video of some of the things that you mist or found out later on. Although that might be hard because you borrowed it, so if you can't make another video don't worry about it.

[@k6lsn]

Great test, scared me on those branches..lol.. Yesterday I filmed where I could have used the point of interest and didn't even think about it, dang it, gonna have to start using the intelligent features so I look more intelligent. Been flying VR with the CAVU fpv for Android app alot and noticed they updated for the new Mavic 2 versions in case anyone is interested. Great job Dustin! Peace, Wheelchair John in Idaho 😎

[@Dronythinggoes]

Mavic zoom rocks, i love it

[@bnfl23]

Thanks for another wonderful review. I'm still on the fence between the pro vs the zoom. As stated it's basically the same drone with difference in the camera. What do you think? Is the extra $300 difference justify it? I'm also thinking about both the Evo or the Anfani as well. I'm just getting started and only flew smaller wifi drone. Thanks for any input.

[@DustinDunnill]

Go for the zoom or EVO if you can afford them. Only go with the 2 Pro if your good with manual camera settings. ANAFI if you can't afford the others 👍

[@bnfl23]

@@DustinDunnill thank you and keep them coming.

[@berts6943]

Very nice tests and video. The active track is marvelous. I'm anxious to know what happens in tracking a flying object like another drone or a slowly flying RC-plane above 12mph and no obstacles in the vicinity except the target. Should M2Z keep up distance from the target above 12 mph?

[@antoinestephane8164]

Can you also test the Mavic 2 zoom's new quickshot "doly zoom" and the "super resolution" photo mode. Thank for this very good review, like always.

[@DustinDunnill]

Yes, sorry I forgot to do the dolly zoom in this flight. I'm going to do a range test video with the zoom and I'll include it 👍

[@Crackity_Jones.]

What a great review, subbed

[@Databyter]

That last set of trees was all about perspective. Avoidance detection and determent ONLY works where there is an alternative route. It DID see the obstructions and stop. The reason it did not go under there, is because it could not SEE that there was a tunnel from that perspective. WE know there is, because we have a lot more intelligence and memory. From the drones perspective going downhill, there was no tunnel because from its higher perspective all it saw was a wall of leaves, and below that, the tunnel was obscured by those same leaves, not to mention there was a lot of dark ground shade behind the leaves. I think it worked flawlessly. I would be impressed to see ANY drone pass that test at the same trees from the same angle, and same amount of leaves on the trees etc. There is a difference between simple yes no logic tied to avoidance cameras and actual AI. These drones are not programmed to commit to a search grid if they can't see a tunnel from where they are blocked. There is either a way (YES) or not a way (NO). And because you were going DOWN a steep grade, and the Trees were below the drone, there was no way that the Drone could detect a tunnel underneath the leaves, on top of which it would have to get VERY close to the ground and fly on a descending flight path to maintain that low level. Again, this is not how the logic of ANY drone works. It erred towards caution in a very complex danger frought situation AS IT SHOULD have. As the human controller, we learn the tips and tools, and adapt to their limitations. I for one, was very impressed, and not at all surprised at the last avoidance issue. For what it is, it is amazing. BTW your friend REALLY likes and trusts you lol! p.s. Great vid. I own this drone but have never flown it. I haven't had time and live in a restricted airspace. I hope to try it out soon, and I'm looking forward to it. Databyter

[@dannylorenze6188]

Nailed the landing!

[@andrewandron7087]

Very good tests. Thanks.

[@roversberg]

super test! just what you would like to know..1 thing..if the drone cant follow anymore going downhill and stops due to leaves etc..if you would hit the return home buttom will it be able to safely go there,like you would need it to do incase of out of sight scenario

[@DustinDunnill]

Yes indeed it would rise to designated RTH altitude and return to launch point or controller depending on which option user has chosen 👍

[@Tavyspromote]

So awesome test!! Thanks! That AT 2.0 is awesome. I have this Zoom too and weather in Finland has been bad...rain and high winds so my testing has been very little... Btw you been SUBBED!😁

[@Otownd12superman]

Awesome review, I plan on taking this drone to South Africa I appreciate the detailed review!

[@terryandteresa]

Beautiful video quality!!

[@mwabja]

Nice Review!! Thank You Jed For Loaning Him Your Baby!! Very Impressed With The Active Track On This One!! Definitely Gave Ya Some Exercise!!

[@bvaldes8791]

Awesome review!! 👍👍

[@neilrobertson1345]

Another great video ,you said more then once you were not as impressed with with pro 2 camera as mucn as you thought you would be in what way you think pro camera should have been better ? Just to help me make my choice regards

[@DustinDunnill]

A few camera gurus are saying DJI is not using the 2 Pro camera to it's potential and limiting it in software either because of overheating or to not compete with it's phantom line

[@OasiceOnTheFly]

Excellent review like always. You made me laugh with the avoindance test ! Good landing at the end before the 10 % ;) PS : your cardio looks better, not out of breath like the last time :p

[@DustinDunnill]

Thanks. I always seem to be out of breath... lol 😅✌️

[@paulwilson6324]

Aloha, Amazon doesnt ship to Hawaii. Any other options(stores) to purchase the Zoom online and ship ro Hawaii?

[@tomross7552]

As usual an excellent review....does it use a combination of the tracking box you draw around yourself AND the gps in the tablet/phone/transmitter? OR just the tracking box...would be great if you could do a test with the controller left on the floor...or track your daughter or another person while you hold the controller a distance away ready to take over in an emergency.

[@JourneyingSoull]

Great review, one of my favorite on this new drone!

[@aidenholding2003]

Another awesome review well done👏👏👏

[@DustinDunnill]

🍻

[@daddypepe0x]

Awesome Drone, i like it's, thank for sharing brother

[@takis9090]

Amazing work...congrats.

[@gauravkotian3282]

Superb content. THANK YOU

[@thedroneguy3674]

I really want this drone

[@aguld8633]

Nice vid!

[@markcloudchaser874]

I watched you a lot of times for the past week or two as well as Captain Drone. I had the money to pay for 1 of these DJI drones, but I only want to fly etc, so I have bought a Bugs 4w 4k with 3 batteries. I just really like the look of it. It was a hard decision but yeah thanks to you and cap I should have it by the beginning of next week. Can't wait lol 😁 ps is, 32gb the best way to go for drones? Cap said don't go higher. Thanks and keep up these amazing videos. Ur last 1 was amazing watching you slide in the mud with the drone following. The Skydio 2.

[@DustinDunnill]

Thanks Mark and congrats on your drone. Some of the higher end 4k drones are ok with above 32gb cards but that is a safe size for most 👍

[@markcloudchaser874]

@@DustinDunnill Thanks very much Dustin 👍💯