DJI Mavic 2 Zoom Review - 4x Zoom with a DRONE - Flight Footage

[@EdRickerVlogs]

Flight starts at 5:45. Post flight thoughts at 13:14. DJI Mavic 2 Pro: amzn.to/3LKQpYE DJI Mavic 2 Zoom: amzn.to/38jAvHg DJI Mavic 2 (UK): amzn.to/3PKoGdR DJI Care Refresh for the Mavic 2: amzn.to/3LLaSN1

[@RealCptHammonds]

Who's they and what rule?

[@EdRickerVlogs]

Elton Ben Hammonds I originally couldn’t post this review on KZbin until August 30.

[@ZLL668]

I wonder when you made this video. it must be very hard not to click Publish since July 18th...lol

[@EdRickerVlogs]

Ha ha! I got the drone last Friday but it rained quite a bit recently. I finished the video late Tuesday. It was hard not to join in when all of the other channels were talking about the rumors and leaks.

[@Lij_MC]

​@@EdRickerVlogsHow much did the digital zoom go again?

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Best review today. I always appreciate an "honest" review. Well done!

[@davidsalman8362]

you don't always appreciate an "honest" review. no one does man, you're being honest tho... :|

[@SafarMarathi]

When I had bought Mavic Pro last year, still remember , your videos / tutorials regarding Mavic Pro really helped me a lot 👍🏼😊 Glad to see now you are showing this upgraded one now 👌🏻👌🏻 Thanks a lot

[@danierodgers8100]

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[@flipflop1455]

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[@DadLogic]

I really appreciate the honest review. I think most people hold back when they are among the few that get advance devices for review. I like that you not only showed off the new features but also included the commentary at the end about some of the shortcomings. It was a very helpful video that inspired me to upgrade to this latest release from DJI.

[@endeavortrikes]

I was on the fence regarding the pro and zoom but ended up with the zoom and so glad I did. I really like the zoom feature and do HD so I can take full advantage of 4X. Great review as always and very nice video.

[@RonaldBrown59]

Great review Ed, you really covered a lot of important points. About your issue with sport mode button on the controller getting switch on by accident, it happens to me often on the Mavic Pro 1 also. And I'm not quite sure where your going with the 60fps comment. This frame rate is intended for a slow motion effect, almost movies are filmed at 24fps, and almost all TV shows are filmed at 30fps. So people are accustomed to these rates, so when they see 60fps it looks odd to them. Unless your trying to achieve a slow motion type special effect, there is no reason for the typical drone pilot to use this frame rate. As a example i often use a higher frame, up to 120fps to capture snow fall, the snowfakes seem bigger and they float in the air longer. Enjoy the new Mavic Zoom, that is going to be a great drone. Very well produced video.

[@Bobbylopezcreative]

Thanks for giving your actual opinions instead of just reading the spec sheet like so many other "reviews".

[@deathraydave]

DUDE NO JOKE I’ve flow my mavic that same exact spot about the train tracks!!!

[@letsrollout7307]

I was debating on which one the get for my CAR SHOW but you've made this effortlessly simple for me. LET'S ROLL OUT. Thank you

[@southcoast2008]

Awesome honest review Rick. Really enjoyed it. Many thanks...Dave from South Africa

[@123thedman1]

Great to see somebody show one of the most important upgrades to the mavic pro . Best video by far when it comes to the actual zoom itself. It's amazing how many videos on youtube that did not give any real attention to the zoom and how it works in real time. It's called the mavic 2 "zoom" for god's sake for a reason. People reviewing it as if it just happen to be part of the name. You could do a whole video on the zoom, i don't think people quite get how amazing a 4 zoom is on a drone for this price. Especially when you wear dji goggles , imagine a tv right in front of you as your screen for flying and then multiply the size by 8. This is huge for DJI goggles users. Dji Goggle are like the playstation VR, not doing nearly as well as they should be, why. Because the only way to really experience them is to use them, any flight where you can not see your drone they are definitely a must. I could say a lot more but i will leave it there or i will never finish . Rant over 😉

[@richardcard82]

I just got my Mavic Air early this month. You were the first video i watched on how to use it. Best tutorial on KZbin.

[@abdurrahmanyildirim9486]

Thanks Ed you are a perfect drone narrator well done !!

[@joolwing]

The most important thing I’ve learned in my experience is not to ignore the battery warning when it gets low. I did just that this spring and it wound up going into return to home while the drone was under a large tree. Flew straight up into the branches. I’ve learned my lesson and also learned how to replace the camera gimble wire harness.

[@joolwing]

Nice feature to have

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[@RafalGalinski_drony]

Congratulations Ed, always nice to watch your films and observe the channel growing. Take care Mate!

[@gpierre90]

Video quality wise may not be as perfect as the phantom 4 pro or the afore mentioned mavic 2 pro but I think its a very good drone. The video quality looks good enough in my opinion and you have the 4x lossless zoom, how great is that and couple that with the occusync 2.0, great battery flight times and not to forget the sensors. I think you can get some stunning work with this. Im even thinking of buying one.

[@mattdeselms9384]

I just ordered the Zoom and appreciate the video.

[@SCAerialsSteveCarpenter]

Ed, Very good testing and review of the new Mavic 2 Zoom! Great to see you were able to get your hands on a prerelease of the product. Will be looking forward to your future reviews on these new drones, Thanks!

[@TheSeanBampton]

Ed, thanks for letting us know that there was no image manipulation on your footage. That's definitely helpful. Sure looks like the Zoom will produce high quality footage. Much appreciated.

[@swdiosdiosdado]

Dude!!! So cool that DJI recognized the role you played in the success of the their products. I know you played a big part in me buying the Mavic Pro and in learning how to use it. Great video and thank you again for taking the time to help out others. The_Drone_List

[@donaldmartin2892]

I have no issues with my mavic pro and the pro 2 is not worth the up grade unlees they had more protection for the camera how could dji not think of this i mean really. If that camera gets hit even a little thst drone is done and of course dji is gonma give youtube.com a drone before anyone else so they can promote there product. And yes they got commsions feom dji and if they say they dont llol not true but i still gottta have this drone lol lol lol

[@michaelwood5519]

I just got mine a few days ago but haven't flown it yet, I am waiting for my lens filters to come in. I always enjoy your videos...subbed today.

[@HalfChrome]

Excellent review. It was nice to meet you. It is fun meeting creative people. Keep up the good work. Can't wait to get my Zoom and Pro. We ordered both, too hard to choose just one.

[@bluetube61]

Nice examples of what this drone can accomplish. My favorite review of the five I’ve watched today.🎯

[@Bill14886]

Ahhh I was right ,and so happy for you. :) Glad DJI sent you one to Review for us. Kinda wish it was the 2 Pro but I'm sure you'll keep us posted on that one too. Thanks Ed ,Well done.

[@jamesgaszak3685]

Your honesty is why I subscribed to your channel. Great review!

[@Zenshotokai]

Just order mine over the weekend! Looking forward to getting it all set up and out for a test run. Thanks for your great videos! This will be my first drone but I am feeling confident due to your video series!

[@BMacksAerialVisuals]

Ed, 6 months ago you helped sell me on DJI Spark. Been incredibly happy with it ever since. Although I have been watching Mavic videos and can really see the difference in the gymbals between the two, I've held off buying the Mavic knowing that the "new and improved" was on the way. Pretty sure you did it again. I'm gonna wait another 2-4 weeks to see if any issues arise, but I can't wait to get this! Loved the pros and cons you presented, also. I am also a model railroader (HO scale) so the rail yard scenes I really got a kick out of. Great work! BTW. how is it the 1080p you put up still looks really good on KZbin? I've posted some stuff which I'm happy with, but your video footage of downtown and the freeway traffic really stood out great.

[@sjcpilot]

So crazy to see a KZbinr do reviews on DJI products in my city. Go Ed!

[@AddyOverbeeke]

Awesome review, first experience video. Also, the video edit and music selection was entertaining, nice job. Yes, I would like to see you do something similar with Mavic 2 Pro. have a great weekend.

[@arieton886]

Hi, I think your videos about the drones are super good. the reviews really contribute and help me to become a better drone pilot. thanks from the Netherlands

[@aerohunter7]

So the big question will be ... "Does the Hasselblad camera on the Pro trump the Zoom function and justify another $300 ... waiting for the next review :-) Thanks, Ed!

[@stevebachmanrealestate143]

Exactly what I was thinking.

[@mikeshevlin]

Picture quality is elite over the zoom. I have both. You can shoot at narrow 42mm with pro. So you do get a closer fov with the pro.

[@TomJoeSHOW]

i really wanted the option to swap the gimbals or even have them as a standalone camera, i think DJI really missed a trick here

[@houseofintent]

Does the Mavic 2 Pro and Zoom automatically focus or do you still have to tap the screen to focus and refocus?

[@sammy-ko6bs]

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[@gcomfx]

The Zoom feature is awesome. It's one of the reasons I love my iPhone 8+. I could see this feature being REALLY useful filming an outdoor wedding. The farther away the better so you don't get a ton of footage with people staring up at the drone. I successfully stopped my son's pre-k soccer game when one kid spotted my drone and started yelling at all the other kids about it. Luckily, the guy running the games had asked me to, AND I waited until the last 3 minutes of the game to fly. Anyway... the DOLLY zoom in your video looks really out of focus on you in every example. Can you confirm you are seeing that issue too? Nice review, I've watched a few. I do feel they will make the cameras interchangeable which would be awesome if the price is reasonable. I'm not quite sold on upgrading from the Mavic Air just yet.

[@IdeologieUK]

I think DJI have done well, though I'm not sure which one to get. I'm keen on the Hitchcock effect but something's telling me a Hasselblad 1" will be a lot better. In terms of Zoom I generally fly close in and not interested in wildlife so I reckon at 4K you've got a lot of scope to zoom in and maintain quality, so for me I reckon as much as it would be nice to get both, I'll probably go with the Hasselblad version. Thanks Ed, awesome review!

[@tonypotter1949]

Great Vid Ed. I’ve only had my Mavic Pro a few months, so I won’t be upgrading just yet, but thanks for this great review.. Like a previous review, I watched your Mavic Pro videos and learnt a great deal. Excellent, many thanks.. Tony, Portsmouth, UK.

[@johnschotz1614]

Have to say i have now have seen al your mavic review videos and you are setting the benchmark here. Very professional but more important real life footage and examples.

[@FlightSims]

Really good intro to the M2Zoom! and your instructional vids are...awesome! Thank you for your work. Almost ready for my first flight..twas a b'day present :)

[@Phils_Photos]

It looks to be awesome. Can't wait to see the Pro version now.

[@windyhillabby]

Hi ed, you are one of the best as you talk slower so people can understand you follow along to retain the info better.The one thing I dislike with dji and all drone reviewers is the bogus flight time specks I just like the real time honest what it really can do time.Ron

[@777-Phil]

Zoom effects were fun ... of course I have no need for these at my realistic 'fun' level. Thanks!

[@moorwalkerdaz7111]

Hi Ed just tuned in as they say and a great channel. Your instruction on set up and flight is in my opinion second to none well put together and easy to understand10/10. From a manic pro 2 new flyer. Many thanks..

[@d0u6s]

Cool! ... Nice video!

[@scotthamilton7856]

Class as always Ed. Best wishes from Northern Ireland 😊

[@michaelwood5519]

You can make a guard for your mode switch with some plastic.

[@themadgreek]

Ed...good review...appreciate/respect your opinions...I was vacillating between the Zoom & Pro versions, but finally settled on the Pro just for the reasons you stated...video quality. Since I'm currently photographing with a P4P, I couldn't see taking a step backwards. Someday we'll see a DJI drone with both a 1" sensor & zoom, but for now, it's the M2P. Should arrive in a couple days...

[@stevebachmanrealestate143]

Can't wait for you to get the Pro 2 and do a side by side with the Zoom! Great review btw!

[@digiteye]

Thanks, very useful. I still have not decided on which one to buy but now I'm getting to understand a little more about what the zoom effects could do which I think not much. I also have a gut feeling that dji wants to push the zoom version as the 1" sensor is something that most customers were looking for, quality with portability. The reviews that came out first all somehow biased in favor of the "creativity" the zoom offers, one top youtuber went as far as saying that zoom will be his regular drone to take with on trips... Waiting for your review on the pro version.

[@JohnSmith-wj2wd]

Nice to see a hands on review with an honest input. Question, how does the gimbal handle compared to the original MP? The original was quite flimsy and exposed. Even though this one is just as much exposed, is it now more solid? Also has the gimbal clamp been improved as well? It would be cool if the Mavic 2 had the same kind of clamp that the Mavic Air uses.

[@matthewhill2395]

Thanks for the review Ed. Always appreciate your perspective on UAS tech :)

[@cnyphotovideo]

Nice video Ed. Glad to see you got an early copy. One question, before you got up in the air did you have to calibrate the IMU and or the joysticks etc.? I bit the bullet and ordered the Mavic 2 pro. Looking forward to see those Hasselblad still photos.

[@iSpike]

Good one Ed, nice table mate. I saw you at the live event sitting next to Billy. Hey will these new MP2 Props fit in the MP1?

[@blue280485]

Nice Review. I like how you say "Please Zoom responsibly!" 😜

[@aysolar]

Awesome video...thanks Ed. Sounds like they combined some of the intelligent flight modes from the spark and air....

[@l3eaver]

Long story short.... Phantom is still on top aside from the Zoom?

[@3N1Ind]

Another great video Ed...

[@Life_a_bike]

At last a review the way I like it. Thx! Next step: Order M2Z ;)

[@ablapara4913]

Hi, you live in Raleigh. I'm from here too I like your video. 💪🏼💪🏼

[@carlslack5764]

Thx for the review.. got the pro version on the way Can’t wait to test it out Keep up the great vids

[@qualudia1]

Ed, it's July 2020, how do you still like your Mavic 2 Zoom? Do you think they will improve or keep the drone line for a future release? A drone with a real good zoom. They should use Nikon cameras.

[@murraydavis9799]

Excellent as usual Ed!!

[@andersbackman3977]

Would be cool to see a clip specifically about obstacle avoidance now that the version 2 has sensors all round

[@clifftotten7609]

I bought a Mavic 2-Zoom AND Mavic 2-Pro 30 seconds after it hit their web site.. I also own a Phantom 4 Pro+ V2.0 today. My goal was to sell my Phantom 4 Pro+ V2.0 and keep the Mavic II Pro as my main 1 inch aircraft. (Keep the Zoom too as backup) However, this issue with the Mavic II Pro's "HQ" mode and "FOV" mode has me concerned. Questions: Is the Phantom 4 Pro V2.0 doing a full 16x9 pixel readout and scaling to 4k? (it looks pretty damn good today) Is the Mavic Pro-II now pixel binning or line skipping it it's "full" 16x9 readout? (NOT the same scan as the Phantom 4 Pro V2.0) Is the Mavic Pro-II cropping and using a 1:1 readout and calling THIS mode "HQ"?? WTF? IS the Phantom 4 Pro V2.0 actually using a higher quality full pixel read out than the Mavic-II Pro?? This is one topic that really does concern me. I might not sell my P4P-2.0 if it's sensor scan is better than the Mavic-II Pro! DAMNIT!

[@rahulmaron]

the image quality is way much better than what my eyes can see

[@neilskinner8296]

Excellent overview, as ever. Cheers Ed.

[@orlandodelrio63]

You have the best videos ! Keep up the great work

[@urbanx3922]

What a bummer they still only have two color profiles, when the original pro had something around 13 to choose from. This makes a big difference for us non editing types.

[@Dronethat]

I just ordered my Mavic 2 Pro as I'm after the better camera and images.

[@johndenardo2184]

Holy smokes what a awesome review !!!! Thanks for all the very good information 👍🏽

[@OasiceOnTheFly]

One of the best review for the day one release ;) Zoom is something needed ! Did you noticed a signal loss or a bad transmission in the urban zone ?

[@grahamvoorhees9627]

I would think the 100mbs on the zoom vs the 60mbs on the Mavic pro would improve the image quality. Its not all about the resolution. There are many other factors that make a quality video.

[@eagleeyemedia3970]

great detailed video and footage thx, my zoom will be here wednesday 8/29 i can't wait, i chose the zoom because i make family videos and vlog my vacations and i feel its all i need visually and i love the zoom feature, i think if the pro was also a zoom lens i woulda went all in!

[@SethAllison]

So awesome that you got it early!

[@albertomarrugosaldarriaga8416]

you always make this thing fun. thanks for the review!

[@barryhuizing2804]

Congratulations on 75K!

[@readysetdrone]

Nice video! I'm sorry that I missed you in NYC. Maybe next time...

[@ryanbiscobarnes]

Like that music during second flight (at 9:30)...oh and the new Mavic

[@alanjackson4646]

Valuable, straightforward review. Cheers AJ

[@vgman94]

What are the soundtracks in the middle of the video? The music is fantastic. I need to find those songs.

[@phillipbrock797]

If put the settings on video on JPG you have up to a 98 mm zoom on video only

[@simonblunden2151]

Great Review. Your original videos on the Mavic Pro totally helped me out. What is the music you used?

[@jcflippen1552]

Absolutely best review to date - thank you. I hope they send you a Pro for review, will most likely order soon. Must ditch my DJI prejudice - has anyone seen my Phantom 1 flying east?

[@EdRickerVlogs]

Thanks! I ordered the Pro the day it came out. I wasn't going to wait and see :)

[@ooppss0]

Hi Ed, another excellent review, many thanks. Do you know if the iPad Mini 4 will fit with the new controller? Many thanks, Daniel

[@adamsquibb2316]

Great video as usual. One point though you mentioned about the Mavic 1 and it's poor 60fps. I had this issue to and eventually sent it back to DJI and they replaced the whole Mavic with a new one and 60fps and all other FPS were fixed, obviously there was a problem and it got fixed with later models of Mavics

[@marcomark8]

Nice video maneuvers. You can really fly that drone.

[@victorsadauskas2121]

Great review, a review done by a pro I bet it will be one of the best.

[@kevinfox9858]

Awesome video! definitely getting the Zoom over the Pro. Love the zoom factor!!

[@gregkral4467]

ED! Loved your review, thank you. Subscribed. I definitely want both when they get cheaper, or until next version.... but wow, nice machines eh?

[@anthonykenny1120]

Cool review 👍👍 sticking to my mavic pro for the moment, , thanks

[@chrishomer]

Hi Ed, any footage orbiting things at 48mm? I'd love to see a demo of the background compression

[@brianthomas3354]

I’m still trying figure why did DJI delay the release of these drones? Maybe they were planning to just release the pro 2 only? How much time have you had to test this demo unit?

[@sofabike]

Does it works with CrystalSky monitor ? If yes, can you make video about Mavic-2 and CrystalSky monitor

[@anderssonemmanuel8890]

Damn! Awesome Mavic 2 pro

[@paulgerard8859]

A great review, thank you for the long awaited insight. I was going to go for the Pro but I am more taken by the Zoom and I am not sure why. I suppose I am more into the flying side than the camera. Can’t wait for it to arrive.

[@elvisbest3213]

my sis live in religh just vivit there back in june thinking about moving from here in CT to live there so beautiful

[@Gpcas9]

As allways brilliant review! Thanks for that. Will you also get a PRO2 with the hasselblad to review ?

[@cavalos55]

Hi Ben, I am a serious amateur photographer and only interested in images. Once both mavics were launched I thought that my option was "no brainer" with mavic 2 Pro but after seeing a lot of video comparisons and the fact that M2Z has the option of high resolution images now I am very confusing what would be the right option for me. I will appreciate your comments and thanks before hand.

[@Titan-Shores]

Nice one. Great review

[@jonniebeard5420]

hi ,can i ask what camera u r using ,the 1 on your desk,,would like a good quality 1 as my daughter would like to start a youtube channel,,thanks ,love the mavic zoom ,im ordering ,keep up the great videos

[@ferik.-aerodron1854]

Excellent video - thanks for sharing