DJI Mavic 3 Active Track vs Skydio 2: Tested & Footage!

[@f8tlbyte]

the anxiety I felt watching the mavic 3 avoid the trees was like watching a high end action movie. Thank you for all your testing!

[@ironman98]

Cool yes, not sure that was totally a good thing tho haha.

[@FlytPath]

Fantastic testing as usual Ray!!!

[@Dcrainmaker]

Thanks Aldryn, appreciate it!!!

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Love your tests in the tracking avoidance category. The MAVIC 3 is certainly not a sports tracker as that is where the Skydio 2 shines when beacon is used. In my tests the MAVIC 3 tracking/avoidance is about 90% accurate at low speeds but it will lose you if you make a right or left hand turn at walking speeds as the drone is wrapping around to follow you from a different angle. Certainly it is still an improvement over the Air2S and MAVIC 2.

[@flightriot3454]

Don’t forget that B and H has the Air 2S fly more combo with the RC Pro remote included for only $1,749.00. Amazing deal.

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

@@flightriot3454 considering the price of the Air2S as well as the RC pro, that is a great deal.

[@snowpiercer4777]

@@CAPTAINDRONE798 waiting for your tests of obstacles avoidance! I know it's extremely cold where you live with only 2 fingers exposed from gloves 😂 but still nice to see your videos!

[@philipbloom]

What I found with my tests Ray all my issues were with active track. When I used spotlight mode it’s obstacle avoidance was great. It was smooth and more natural. With active track it constantly over reacted and would be playing catch-up which is when things went wrong. I was just walking too, not even on a bike! It was being hypersensitive and crashed at times when it really wasn’t being challenged. Even when I was stationary it was rocking backwards and forwards. By the worse was front tracing, rear tracking did pretty well. But yeah, they rushed it out. Active track cannot be a feature to release to customers as what is effectively a beta.

[@Dcrainmaker]

Good details - thanks Philip! And indeed, matches what I saw as well. Unfortunately, many things on the Mavic 3 seem a bit rushed. Hopefully it gets all sorted out...

[@philipbloom]

The really daft thing was they sent me and others with review units (if it crashes it’s their drone after all!) the new firmware “to test” and it wouldn’t be released to the public for a couple of weeks. The idea was to give them feedback on it in case there were issues. On my first flight I said it scared me, it was like a drunk driver. Two days after giving us the firmware they released it to the public. So much for the testing stage.

[@ChristiaanRoest79]

@@philipbloom Seems like DJI rushed the firmware release. Not enough testing time.

[@postandfly]

Same here, spotlight is the way to go, now active track is just not reliable. The drone is great but this has to been fix soon.

[@philipbloom]

@@Knypsterinoyes, but if you read the pinned comment on my last video or the description of part 1 you will see that I’ve been very sick with Covid-19.

[@AudioJanitor]

There are NO Dislikes on this channel because the info is so good.

[@Dcrainmaker]

Hahaha...that's the spirit!

[@jormol]

Nice to see someone actually testing the tracking capabilities of the drones. Most drone reviewers just mention it has tracking, walk around on a football field like location and then confirm tracking is working. Therefore I would be really interested in you reviewing the tracking capabilities of the Fimi X8 mini or even better, do a "tracking battle of the mini drones"! This could include the X8 mini, the Hubsan Zino mini pro, the DJI Mini 2 with litchi (and maybe even the Autel Evo Nano).

[@JeremyToh]

Great test! Thanks for diving into the canal to give us these results. Sending you all our warmth from Down Under. Cheers.

[@dan1one]

Best tech reviews period. Please keep up the good work. The world needs you.

[@postandfly]

Great video as always. I do some active track tests and i had two crashes (i had a video in my channel). Is as you say a problem with the algorithm, this way the drone try to find the subject going fast is very common with the mavic 3 and very dangerous. Hope this get fixe soon because now is not a drone to trust doing active track.

[@Dcrainmaker]

Good to hear I'm not the only one! Well, I mean, not good to hear...err...you know what I mean!

[@NICKs_HIGHTECH]

That was the video I was expecting to see. Best tracking review ever. DJI said active track is not fully ready Yet. It needs work to be perfect and they said that they will fix it in the next firmware probably in January. So waiting for the next tracking between fixed Mavic 3 vs Skydio 2

[@philipbloom]

If it’s not fully ready yet they simply should not release it. If slow image isn’t fully ready yet I will try it out because it won’t send my Mavic 3 into a tree if it’s not working properly. I had three crashes in one hour!

[@Dcrainmaker]

Thanks Nick - much appreciated! Looking forward to future updates hopefully.

[@lizatong1]

Exactly.

[@javajack-1]

That was an excellent video. Really great comparison and now I’ve been warned about what to avoid with my Mavic 3 Cine till there’s a future update. I like that you don’t try and act or be someone you are not, you just deliver clear, concise information and all this without a sponsor, too. Cool!

[@wilteduk007]

Every test of yours I've watched with a DJi drone vs the Skydio, the Skydio is head and shoulders above the DJI drone for obstacle avoidance and tracking.

[@cg9474]

You're right I don't even know why DJ even came out with mavic 3 knowing that skydio

[@cg9474]

You're right I don't even know why they came out with M 3 skydio was way better at active track and avoiding obstacle avoidance they should have took notes from skydio before they decided to release M3 all that money that it cost and it's a piece of shit

[@wilteduk007]

@@cg9474 well in those tests it is, but image quality and ease of use it's very good like most DJI drones. It was definitely a rush to market job on the Mavic 3. Unfortunately that's the way most tech (software/hardware) is being released, they might fix it down the road with firmware or just release the Mavic 3 S.

[@southspearmedia]

Really appreciate the efforts you went through on this for the rest of us. I have the M3 Cine and have toyed with the idea of the Skydio 2 just for tracking but I'm now hesitant in case it gets updated with a newer version soon.

[@Dcrainmaker]

Yeah, I feel like all the recent sale activity combined with their tweet a mere hour ago seems to hint that something might be in the hopper.

[@southspearmedia]

@@Dcrainmaker precisely my thoughts! Love your stuff, big fan 👊

[@vishavchahal8]

3xq

[@KevinKoperski]

Haha. "That's not where I would fly, my little friend." Laughed out loud (in agreement). Great tests.

[@Dcrainmaker]

Indeed! I always talk to my drones. Thanks for watching!

[@Errr717]

Hahaha 10:02 it's a lot better than having to dive for it though. 10:20 "the gimbal is not in the optimal orientation" ... just a little understated. 😁 I would characterize it as "the gimbal is totally screwed". Good one as usual, Ray. Your tests never fail to entertain your viewers.

[@Dcrainmaker]

A small canal swim beats a big canal swim any day!

[@Sol3y2010]

Skydio 2 best autonomous drone ever And thanks for the great video

[@rtervort]

I like your style. Real life honest reviews. Your commentary is great too.

[@51Drones]

Always a pleasure, Ray. You are a tremendous asset to the community and an inspiration for all creators. Have a Happy New Year!🎊

[@sliggy6834]

Great job on testing its active track. Those kinds of trees really show you how good its sensors are.

[@realhumannotarobot6631]

Thank you for doing the test for your viewers. Appreciate it. I love Mavic 3. I can’t wait for the ActiveTrack to improve on the next firmware update.

[@sundog1973]

Ray talks to his drones like I talk to my kids. Good job, little buddy! 😄

[@SirenEyeMedia]

Love this aspect. I talk to the Mini 2 like that often, nice to know I am not the only one!

[@Dcrainmaker]

Haha...I think having three little kids might be the cause!

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

Always entertaining and informational! Thank you for braving the mud and cold water!

[@Dcrainmaker]

Thanks!

[@FangsCPO]

Wow!!! This is a real test of this feature. It really scared me at times. It felt as if if the drone was really close and about to hit the trees. Nicely done!!!

[@noel5141]

Brother glad u doing this again . I remember u did the macic pro 2 and this was a treat to know u dis the dji 3 👍

[@peterthibeaux007]

I missed denbosch. Played there for a season back in the day. Great people. Great video.

[@SloMo2723]

Thanks for the video! I will be buying my first drone and am leaning to the Skydio! Also, I love the bike lanes you find in Europe along their rivers! Lived there for 5 years and really miss it!

[@formofrocket04]

THANK YOU for these incredible reviews! I appreciate you crashing (and sometimes losing) your drones, and getting very wet feet, in the name of giving the drones a challenging and unbiased review. This undoubtedly helps a lot of people save time and money. I own an Air 2S but find the ActiveTrack completely useless for my purposes (freeride snowboarding so very fast movement and elevation loss), the drone loses sight of me and stops tracking within seconds of me dropping into the run). Based on your reviews and some demo footage of other people skiing or snowmobiling with the Skydio 2+, I may have to buy that one... Just wish it had a better camera... I don't normally subscribe to youtube channels but I hit the sub button on this video as a small token of my appreciation. Cheers!

[@mtbromania]

Every time the best tracking tests from the internet!

[@Dcrainmaker]

Thanks - much appreciated!

[@thetropicalbard]

Great review man. Love your channel and will use it as a reference to buy. All the best from down under.

[@CYBERCATXO]

I always wait for your ActiveTrack reviews lol. Keep it up 👍

[@Dcrainmaker]

Thanks - appreciate it!

[@RonaldBrown59]

Great testing as always Ray. The Mavic 3 is an improvement over the Air 2S, but still not as capable as Skydio at tracking and avoiding. And I hope the Mavic 3 does improve with future firmware upgrades.

[@Dcrainmaker]

Thanks Ron - appreciate it!

[@sylrider]

Dude, I was just searching on KZbin to know if you released a new video to compare tracking mode between skydio and Mavic 3 🙌🙏✨ Thanks SO MUCH!

[@Dcrainmaker]

Happy to help!

[@BrooklynJimmie]

The dedication for these test... Going through the mud for us!! I Salute you!

[@Glen.Danielsen]

Very nice video! Seems clear to me that Skydio 2 was flying in low light at end of day. It’s 4K sensors need daylight. 💛🙏🏼

[@Dcrainmaker]

It was a mere 15 mins later. Unfortunately, that’s the reality of the Skydio image sensor. It’s just not that great.

[@mickeymch876]

I don't use OA or active track but I enjoy your videos and appreciate the honesty. Subbed.

[@AJ_UK_LIVE]

Ray talking to his drones and encouraging them is very endearing haha

[@Dcrainmaker]

I try!

[@Dcrainmaker]

I try!

[@jjansendavid]

Dang bro! Thanks for stress testing the Mavic 3 while other KZbinrs are playing it safe, too afraid of losing theirs.

[@Dcrainmaker]

Thanks!

[@Mikebfpv]

I love your tests, finally subscribed! DJI should be sending you free drones for testing. Thanks for getting muddy to do these tests.

[@Dcrainmaker]

Thanks - appreciate it!

[@asifmohamed5348]

Awesome testing Ray, I'm also a cyclist like you. We need perfect obstacle avoidance. I am currently using Air 2s. Was planning to upgrade to Mavic 3. But I don't wanna take a risk of crashing. Your testing is so perfect. I don't wanna buy skydio coz of the video quality. Guess skydio is still the king of obstacle avoidance. Will wait for an update from DJI and your test and then decide.

[@Quadcopterguide]

Awesome test. Glad you kept in the kanal crossing 😂. Still seems DJI has a few years left to get us the active track we truly want.

[@hqcariello]

Ray- thanks for doing this ! Hope you get your Mavic3 fixed soon. The Mavic3 doesn’t seem to like tight spots and being surrounded by too many trees. Did some tests myself I experienced this firsthand. Thankfully, for me , no crash yet .

[@vp62ift]

Awesome comparison. Definitely getting the skydio2. The Mav3 is way to expensive to take those kind of risk

[@HowToGuyChannel]

Great Video, this is in DJI's best interest to fix, since I can imagine replacing peoples drone's and camera modules all the time is pretty bad for their bottom line

[@DMProductions]

Awesome job Ray

[@Dcrainmaker]

Thanks - appreciate it!

[@goodmemories9289]

You are the king of drone tracking video 👌

[@Dcrainmaker]

Thanks - appreciate it!

[@christopherbrown8642]

Have been waiting for you to create this video, thanks!

[@Dcrainmaker]

Thanks!!

[@JAY3TeeVee]

Ha ha I always enjoy your comparisons and tests. I guess it safe to say that Skydio is and has been the leader and active track technology for drones the last couple years. DJI better step it up because they’re having a very hard time it looks like.

[@Dcrainmaker]

Thanks, and indeed - looking forward to what 2022 might bring!

[@DroneCrashes]

Great test you set up here .. well done mate

[@EricGrumling]

Just comparing the two side by side was very enlightening. Even if the daywrecker hadn't happened the Skydio was just more graceful in how it proceeded through the obstacle course. That makes a better looking video, even though it isn't ProRes. And your demeanor was much more relaxed with the Skydio too. Maybe that's just becuase you're familiar with it, but the fact that you speed up the "boring parts" speaks volumes. I personally prefer boring drone flights, especially when it means no trips into the canal!

[@Dcrainmaker]

Hahaha...yeah, I was trying to reduce the overall video length, so trimming and speeding up the 'just works' (aka boring) parts was about the only viable option. I actually cut out some commentary where I talked about the fact that the Skydio has done this test canal stretch probably a dozen+ times over the last two years, all without incident. Thus, short of a twig finally taking it down, I'm pretty confident in know what gets it into a pickle and what doesn't.

[@LerosOnline]

You are courageous with the DJI Support ...

[@PaulTomblin]

Congrats in getting this out in time for Christmas.

[@Dcrainmaker]

Thanks!

[@alaskanbackyardadventures1698]

Would be curious to see the use of the Skydio Beacon as well. I think that seperates it from DJI in that regard. The combined use of the beacon and phone provide a more reliable tracking/GPS connection I think. Skydio does mention this in there media as well. I recently picked up the Skydio 2 and have been using it snow machining in Alaska, yes I am definitely using it outside its designed temperature range, but the thing still performs amazingly. Truly out of the box autonomous flight.

[@Dcrainmaker]

Indeed, the Beacon can be super powerful - especially in deeper woods - or scenarios where it was is likely to lose visual tracking. Else, if it's got visual confirmation, the beacon doesn't tend to add a ton in terms of obstacle avoidance. It just gives the drone a backup plan to find you again if it loses you.

[@MyTraveLws]

Skydio 3 I will wait for the next version 👏🏻👍🏻

[@nelsonbustamante8756]

2 years old Skydio 2 still reigns supreme on obstacle avoidance and subject tracking!!! Now it’s time for them to give us a 1” sensor:)

[@Dcrainmaker]

Haha...indeed!

[@OmellDroner]

Great respect for you, waiting for more updates, thank you

[@WiljanWiljan]

Excellent comparison! And yes lot of small canals hier in Nederland 😀👍

[@Dcrainmaker]

Haha...thanks! And indeed, both the small ones and big ones seem to attract my drones!

[@paata777]

Skydio 2 surprises me again. Bravo...

[@ponticelli]

Boom 💥! Another one!! Thanks for your video, they became my reference for active track testing!!

[@Dcrainmaker]

Thanks, appreciate it!

[@camilo8cheryl]

This kind of test is what helps me decide on the mavic 3, ill stick with my air 2s for now as i don’t want to fly an unfinished, unpolished ridiculously expensive drone..

[@Extralarse]

After all the experience DJI has, you would expect them to do better. I mean ... not being able to set the distance in Active Track just kills the feature for me. If they can't even get it right on these expensive drones with sensors, I guess it will never ever come to the Mini series. I don't need sensors when I'm in an open field and able to set the minimum height, I just want the drone to track me. Shouldn't really be that hard. Love these videos to be honest, thank you for taking the time and extensively test this for us.

[@verticedrone]

Uma pena não ter revenda oficial da skydio aqui no Brasil, dá pra ver que é um excelente equipamento. Parabéns pelo vídeo...🇧🇷

[@macleodfoto]

great review...so good to see honest appraisal done....to me from what I see it is no wonder DJI did not release the update till now...they would have sold a lot less on launch...I will stick to my SD until I see them catch up...and to think the SD is 2 year old tech...seems they will be ahead for some time to come...

[@d_weazel]

Already hit the thumbs up for the first 15 seconds of the video. Respect! :D

[@Dcrainmaker]

Thanks!!

[@ididitfinallythankyou]

What a great test! Respect and big like here! Thank you for sharing 👍👍👍👍

[@williamsteele760]

Nice comparison! Both drones did well at tracking! Amazing how technology are making this feature available for us and also more reliable. Specially with the Mavic 3, there's active track and other hi-tech features too!

[@JimBlack89]

Very cool tests. Anxiety inducing seeing all that red.

[@stephendoggett190]

Excellent test, thank you very much! Have a terrific festive season and looking forward to more drone destruction (umm...reviews) in the new year! ;-)

[@Dcrainmaker]

Haha...thanks! You too!

[@SPEEDRS1]

I have wait for it. Great!

[@stephenbrowne7598]

Good video Ray, hopefully they fix this issue and allow you to set your distance properly. As people who want to make videos, it is rather weird that they don't allow you to control composition by setting the distance. Isn't that the point in having the drone? To make videos? Composition is very important. I really want to buy the drone but it's all just too gimmicky for me so far. I'm hoping in another few months they will have it all fixed and I can then make the upgrade. Thanks for the detailed reviews.

[@Dcrainmaker]

Yup, I agree. The ability to set the distance has been in every past DJI drone with Active Track since the beginning of time. Heck, it's even in the DJI Mini series when using Quickshots (a tiny version of Active Track).

[@stephenbrowne7598]

@@Dcrainmaker With reviews like yours highlighting the issue I am sure it will come in time. It does annoy me that people blindly buy the drone with all its defects, I feel like it leads to worse treatment from companies like DJI moving forward, because everyone just wants the latest and greatest and will buy regardless of the issues. We'd be better served by voting with our wallets, the future releases would be much better, the customer feedback much more valued and adhered to. This drone to me screams one word: potential. Luckily they can fix it all with firmware (except the 2nd camera hardware but that's not a massive issue).

[@Dcrainmaker]

@@stephenbrowne7598 Thanks! Yup, I hope they see and fix. And I hope they stop to pause next time before release (very) half-baked products. Interestingly, I actually don't think the tele camera hardware is bad. I've gotten some really crispy shots off of it (as long as you don't digital zoom it). However, the lack of features available on the telephoto lens is my issue. There's no excuse for that. All the features that are 'missing' there are available on lesser DJI drones with lesser image processing pipelines.

[@stephenbrowne7598]

@@Dcrainmaker I agree (on the assumption they can add manual control and different frame rates than 30fps in firmware). Like I said, small issue. I just think the zoom being an optical 7x zoom could have been more useful as say an optical 3x zoom. So rather than the equivalent of 160mm focal length have a slightly shorter length. But I don't think it's too much an issue. The hardware is spectacular, they've designed it well on that front, they're welcome to my money but only if and when it is the drone it's capable of being. I look forward to the day. Also, just release the fly more with the RC Pro!!

[@mixersmusic]

Excellent vid. In the end it's all about the video quality and the Skydio doesn't look good.

[@dan1one]

This goes to show how revolutionary Skydio Software was two years ago. I cant wait for the next skydio release. DJI still great for camera/cinematic driven footage but for action sports or something that requires obstacle avoidance Skydio is the way to go.

[@jonathanlever5644]

Hey love the video just wanted to say those ‘ground detection sensors’ are actually lights.

[@AimHigher4150]

Nice comparison. it's very informative, and as i also heard that skydio is the best ever for capability of tracking and avoidance. now i can see that through your test. and i don't understand the way of DJI's product release, Mavic 3 is not fully ready to be used in the field even though it is getting updated for functions. it's really against commercial morals. i have mavic air2 but. i wish i could have more options to buy :)

[@lizatong1]

I’m a bit worried about Dji as a company. It feels like they are starting to get greedy with all the early releases when their products are simply not ready yet. The release of the an undertested active track is irresponsible and says a lot about the company.

[@petrol_prophet]

no doubt some greed going on, but there's no better way to collect data than to let several million customers go test your product for you. If there are bugs, it may take 10,000 tests in development, but only a couple days after release for someone somewhere to find it. It could be ethical if they released it at a discounted price (beta mode discount), or offered free exchanges if it was discovered that the drone is damaged or lost due to verifiable bugs or developer error Especially with all these awesome KZbinrs who think outside the box with ways to do real world tests.

[@anthonybanaszak5759]

So just as observation the camera on the skydio is awful. The horizon is tilted all over the place and the footage is not smooth. This drone probably looses connection at 1/4 mile while the mavic will go over 8 miles. The skydio is literally a toy where the mavic is a professional tool. DJI has the drone market by the nuts. No one is even close to the level of quality.

[@anthonybanaszak5759]

@@kulaak-krii what goods the tracking when the footage is unusable. The horizon is never level, looks like an android phone from 2014. It’s absolutely hilarious making any comparison. Literally a toy vs a professional tool. Unbelievable 😂😂

[@anthonybanaszak5759]

@@kulaak-krii the skydio does 1 thing well. The mavic does 1,036 things well. Do you get it now?

[@anthonybanaszak5759]

@@kulaak-kriihahaha because DJI is unquestionably the best drone company out. DJI fan boi is the same thing as saying coherent individual with a fucking clue. Who would ever buy any other brand unless they’re clueless? That’s the point man. You jumped into some comment where I said DJI has the market by the nuts like they don’t. How many skydios we think actually sold??? Please

[@Speak_Out_and_Remove_All_Doubt]

Great video yet again, thanks. Are there any noises from Skydio that they are making a new done to replace the 2? You could really see the DJI image was brighter and cleaner on that dark winter's day.

[@Dcrainmaker]

One would argue their Twitter feed yesterday had some solid hints…

[@aphinion]

Pretty amazing hardcore test of active track. And you are pretty hardcore as well, driving a bike after having your socks all wet and your legs cooled down to freezing temp! Respect man! I'm still absolutely mindblown how well the Skydio tracks - it's not only incredibly good at obstacle avoidance, the video result looks natural and amazing - as if a skilled pilot would have flewn that thing in this situation. Despite it's obviously lower video performance, I'm so tempted to get this little thing as a b-roll machine... Or maybe wait for a Skydio 3? And the Mavic 3 is just disappointing as usual, feeling still like a prototype running beta-firmware. And why for the love of gods can't this gymbal not handle the lightest of crashes... This thing is unusable in a professional workflow...

[@chuanyong5442]

Good unbiased review friend👍

[@Dcrainmaker]

Thanks - appreciate it!

[@sungyle]

You are the best tester I've seen so far. Excellent job. Thank you so much. Can you do a RTH test landing them on to/over a tree of overhead cables? Maybe try to lift off under a post that connects 3, 4 cables to 3 or 4 other posts and then, move the M3 out left or right by 7, 8 ft, go up 200, fly away another 100+ ft and do an RTH? Do this to different cable posts, lamp post, etc.??? Does the M3 know how to negotiate its way back to it's landing site which is directly under a bunch of cables? I am sure DJI will want this to be successful, what do you think?

[@Dcrainmaker]

I think I actually did this in my first obstacle avoidance test - on this same past, going a ways away. Basically, it can't land back 'under' something. See this video here (and I set the correct time marker): kzbin.info/www/bejne/aYjddKV7h5iJh9k

[@gustavozaratini]

Your videos are awesome 👏🏻 Thank you man

[@lizatong1]

Thanks for another in depth test!

[@alesandro.kamcev]

Great video, respect for you! You are the real deal!

[@rx-kingtrabasan8146]

Amazing test and very clear comparisons

[@ArminHirmer]

usual DJI behaviour I would say, always let the ciustomers be the beta testers :) nicely done. I still wonder how you could get the Skydio, I asked them several times to ship one to Malta... they dont

[@Musicacristianaymas02]

Gran trabajo, gran esfuerzo 💪. Bestial el skydio

[@AlanHunt73]

Great video mate thanks for testing for all us. Sorry about your m3 👍

[@jonahjaffe4520]

Great video as always

[@maximusmiles8435]

The first thing I thought, when you said the risk behavior is something that could be fixed in a update was. How long have we waited for DJI to have active track actually function? If the past is any indication of the future. It will be a long wait. DJI could be the complete package if they got this right.

[@TheRealRoof]

Pretty sure there are places to test without canals, I live in Zeeland and here we have heaps of roads without any water next to it. But respect to you for riding with short bibs. I have one of the first mavic pro's but since the requirement of certificates for flying it's been living in it's box, unfortunatly.

[@jade4805]

Great work Ray, much mahalo. They are still over my budget though 🙂

[@MrMaxLions]

I knew were in the Netherlands when i saw a supertanker in the countryside. Unique part of the world :)

[@guambra2001]

Awesome testing, but I do hear the same stuff everytime someone flies the skydio...and that is the camera is not as good as the DJI. But I make this point, it may not be as good, but it certainly is not bad at all. In fact, for most applicaiton (aside from commercial), I would say its amazing. Of course, to top it off, the features make this drone in a class of its own. The way I see it is, different tools for different things, but give credit to a good camera (not great, but still good) and let people decide.

[@wyattnoise]

This the one we been waiting for…

[@bobbrown8661]

Skydio is still the gold standard in the OA + tracking department.

[@truckingpix]

very useful video, if I buy the Mavic 3 I will use your link... thanks!

[@stevenbannister7286]

Great video really hurt me when the M3 hit the tree, got to say very entertaining but you are slightly mad or very rich 🤣🤣 keep up the great work

[@Dcrainmaker]

Definitely more on the slightly mad side of things. Plus, paid for that extra warranty...so...might as well use it!

[@WiljanWiljan]

Can you say something about the Skydio...is it still worth buying or wait? What about a ce label for the Skydio?

[@Dcrainmaker]

That's hard. The Skydio 2 is still the best sports drone out there, but at a touch over 2 years old, it's due for a refresh, especially given their recent tweet less than an hour ago (which I read as a hint). No CE label for Skydio, but then again, the Mavic 3 actually doesn't have one either at present. Honestly I'm not super worried about that at the moment, I suspect that reg will get pushed back/delayed.

[@antonlianpascua5099]

Nothing beats the skydio!

[@BlairAir]

The GUANTLET of tracking! Been waiting for this one! "Maybe it will pop back in..." CLACK... PLOP (in the grass) "oaOOAO" Stole the oaOOAO right out of my mouth.

[@Dcrainmaker]

🤣🤷🏼‍♂️😂

[@m.muzinski7842]

Amazing test! Well done! I wonder how and when those will be fit for MTB! I would like to see drones following exactly the path of biker in their tunnel but always pointing at them..

[@Valsiphez]

Exactly the reason I’m keeping my Mavic 1. Active track didn’t make the leap yet that would legitimize an upgrade

[@drublic715]

Great video yet again. Any chance you can share your experience with DJI care when all is said and done? And if you don't mind the cost of what the repair would be?

[@Dcrainmaker]

Yup, will be interesting once I get through it all!