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

[@petearmstrong2778]

Now that is what you call a 'real world' test - not afraid of a crash - to do proper evaluation! Great video.

[@Dcrainmaker]

Thanks!

[@ghosttjr2]

I really enjoyed this video, thanks for uploading this! I wonder what dji finds of this video 🤣

[@randomnumbers2697]

I agree with you that Skydio 2 should just follow behind you (when you tell it to) when you are riding the area between the rows of trees. I had the same thing happen to me, it went off to the side, when the easiest path was just to follow. Hopefully Skydio will look at improving this. Thanks for the great testing video.

[@justaguyfromreddit]

@@Dcrainmaker you deserved the sub just for your honesty! Most of KZbinrs cuts, and make like the drone can follow you even inside a maze. Thumbs up for the first real review I have ever seen

[@kenduejones]

Great video 👍🏾👍🏾

[@ricomolden]

This is great. Happens to be the first video of yours I’ve ever watched and decided to subscribe. Makes me wish I hadn’t wasted time watching full videos of people giving their opinion or speculation about the drones that they don’t even have. Really like the real world scenarios and commentary based on experience.

[@Dcrainmaker]

Thanks - appreciate it!

[@zes3813]

wrrr, exp doesn mtatter

[@zes3813]

wrg, exp doesn tmatter

[@techspace1797]

Great Review, it’s important to note that these are 2 different drones for 2 different things. The Mavic Air is a cinematic drone with tracking features and the Skydio is a tracking drone with cinematic features. Both incredible at what they do.

[@EUguitarRULE]

BS...no excuse!

[@taowei7641]

Among hundreds reviews of the air 2 , this is the most useful one for me, from a mavic pro user point of view, thank you for the amazing work!!

[@Dcrainmaker]

Thanks, much appreciated!!!

[@TuomasKourulaGuitar]

This is a really good video. No irritating music or hyped over-the-top style, just good info.

[@qiangli4022]

Finally someone did a proper review on what we care.

[@Dcrainmaker]

Thanks!

[@ExV6120]

7:51 Low Battery warning Everybody : Fly back. DC : YOLO. continue tracking fly above the water. 😂

[@Dcrainmaker]

Haha...ain't got two batteries! Gotta roll on!

[@doggiefresh241]

Lmfaoo

[@anonymous134y]

lmao i always bring it back at 25%

[@ChupacabraOffroad]

@@anonymous134y Life begins at 25%... Haha

[@glitchmanshandle]

@@ChupacabraOffroad adventure starts at 5%

[@hellohogo]

I own the skydio 2, and the biggest reason I want the Mavic air 2 is that you can turn all the sensors off. Skydio needs to allow experienced pilots to disable the sensors for better cinematography and night flying. That being said, I think these 2 drones compliment each other well.

[@TheHotfirecoldice]

I wonder if that’s as simple as a software update

[@jimsinnovations2737]

I'll trade you man I have mavic air 2 fly more combo

[@TheCameraManReviews]

For Sale: "One slightly used Dji Mavic Air 2 with some crash damage" LOL

[@knife-wieldingspidergod5059]

It's called personalities

[@ononewheel7]

Walking in all Weathers 🤣🤣🤣

[@whateverbefore]

2 loading cycles only. giving it away, because of another hobby :)

[@Reggieb601]

Mavic air is trash 🗑 worst mistake I could ever did was to buy one . Now this drone right here it’s worth the money

[@CineZoneYT]

Reggieb601 it is amazing

[@briancollison5319]

I enjoy cycling. It's like having your own "tour de France" video crew with helicopter and motorbike recording your ride. Just brilliant. Cycled our "Snake Pass" in Derbyshire, England earlier this year with little road traffic due to lock down. Would have been great to have one of these beauties to record my ride.

[@macombiam]

How will these drones fare on a mtb trail would be a great video to watch.

[@Dcrainmaker]

Yup! I've got some mountain bike testing to do likely early next week. So I'll bring it along (though spoiler: I'm pretty sure it won't end well).

[@stianjarnass]

He he can't wait! I have to say the track 2.0 ore what' it's called on the the zoom weren't really impressive🤗

[@special66dog]

Looking forward to the test! Pre-order the Skydio mainly because of the autonomous flight for mountain biking. Also new subscriber because of this video.

[@magsasaka1]

Dji battery was low when crashed to the three but idont see the evo battery when it was on the three where dji crashed

[@stianjarnass]

It's sad dji don't provide a controller you can stick in the pocket while biking ore other sports. And I can't buy the skydio here from Norway🙄

[@celyda2]

Was literally just looking for this when I got the notification.

[@Dcrainmaker]

Ask and you shall receive!

[@jaroslawtaranski2882]

Same thing 🙂 Thank you DC!

[@spanzotti]

me too 😅👍🏻

[@BJKeane-mc6bm]

Same! THx Ray

[@EQUANT_]

I'd like to see a Range test for the AIR2

[@NeoSteelZero]

Same, many videos of the AIR2 but not one range test, should be just like the Mavic 2 pro's range

[@skillsfromoufaczl0gic596]

Bro its useless for example in my country works stupid law when u are allowed fly when u see the drone by own eyes! But range is quite exact when they say 7km it will be 7 km, i saw some mavic pro range test but in my languague

[@NE_Pigeons]

Range and Fly time test!

[@NeoSteelZero]

@@skillsfromoufaczl0gic596 yes law says u must keep line of sight in many places. almost everyone never followes this law...

[@ChristiaanRoest79]

Range test air 2 (9000 feet): kzbin.info/www/bejne/fHjYm6SHl7p3pLM.

[@renierpienaar3882]

Beautiful video, I love the surroundings. To be fair to the DJI Mavic Air 2 the impact is clearly on the side of the Drone, the Mavic Air 2 does not have side sensors. The best way to activate Active Trac would be from behind the subject.

[@pietroprestininzi]

Questions: 1) what would happen if it ran out of battery during tracking? Where is it going to land? 2) if it loses you, is there a timeout after which it returns to home ? Where is "home" then? PS I forgot to say that the video is awesome!

[@Merko2]

For DJI home is where you take off from. You can choose if you want it to "idle" in air or go back home. Same for number 2.

[@Straight_Facts1]

the most perfect review of two drones ever! now if you could put a link to the skydio in your your description, that would be great!

[@barneyrebel0123]

I think you did a very fair review, and I enjoyed it. However, 2 things I have to criticize, though you did touch on one a little. The MA2 does not have side or top sensors, which you pointed out. Well, at least to me, it's pretty obvious, that's the reason it can't track you in profile mode. And of course, I agree, DJI would've really hit a home run if they would've added those. Like you, I was really impressed on how well it actually did! Not to mention, the collision with a sign at full speed, and still able to fly? LOL, try that with a DJI Phantom right? That thing would've exploded! I'm sure you already know what I'm going to say next. Honestly, if they put those side and top sensors on, there wouldn't be any reason for a Mavic Pro 3. Which is obviously going to come out sooner or later. Myself, as well as many others expect great things from their top of the line Mavic, and I can't wait to see it. I'm thinking they are going to crush it, and kill the Skydio, and everything else out there. I mean, why wouldn't you make you're top of the line Mavic, NOT do that. I'm sure the Mavic Pro 3 will have some downfalls, but, most likely not many. Something else. The Skydio 2 is a great drone, no doubt about it. But, if you really want it to do anything but follow you, you need the transmitter, let's be honest. At that point, you're at $1150.00, but with the MA2, you're at $799.00, not to mention being 9 miles per hour faster, and 10 more minutes of flight time. I know this video, was to show, just a tracking comparison, I'm fully aware of this. And as I said, you did a great job, and it was very fair. Was even a little surprised that the Skydio 2 lost you one time. One comparison video I would love to see you make, since I just found your channel, and you seem to be very fair, would be a MA2 vs. Autel Evo 2 comparison. I hope you read this, and thank you. I've subscribed, and hit the like button.

[@Dcrainmaker]

Thanks!!! Agree on all your points!

[@PaulAntonescu]

One of the best of not, the best comparation testing. Congrats

[@toadlguy]

Your tweet from earlier today now makes a little more sense 😂 I kept trying to find a thread you were responding to. Great video, you really nailed the most important question, now I want to see the full review. DC Rainmaker & Co. needs to be an essential business!

[@Dcrainmaker]

Haha...figures it was sunny for 7 straight weeks here (unheard of), and then this morning as FedEx arrived, so did the rain. Says it's going to continue raining all week. I spent a lot of time waiting between rain squalls today. :-/

[@toadlguy]

What, this thing doesn’t fly in the rain. Where is the RDAS (RainDrop Avoidance System)!

[@bp328i]

Great video, just subscribed. After watching many videos about both and now this one, in my opinion the Air 2 is the better over-all drone while the Skydio is the tracking/obstacle avoidance BEAST.

[@digiSal]

I was really impressed with the Skydio. Was surprised you said you preferred the Mavic.

[@Dcrainmaker]

I don't think I said I preferred either. I think I said if it had done certain things it'd be preferred easily.

[@tyaromarotyeri]

本当に素晴らしいビデオでした。あなたの挑戦に感銘を受けました。

[@Drewxcifer]

When the Mavic Air was parallel tracking you and it almost hit that sign I felt my entire body tense up! haha, great review I purchased the fly more combo and I am stoked!

[@Dcrainmaker]

Haha...I didn't even realize how close it had come to that sign till i reviewed the footage back home. Totally nuts! Unfortunately...it was the 2nd sign that got it!

[@Drewxcifer]

@@Dcrainmaker That audible ding was hilarious for some reason

[@toadlguy]

Andrew Henderson I think it was more of Doing or even a Dwack!

[@subjord]

But why did he hit that tree? He was beeping, so he noticed the tree...

[@AISLERTV]

subjord it was tracking sideways i think.because he already change it to parallel tracking. that’s why MA2 hits that signage because it has no sensors at both sides.

[@mago777]

Finally! An honest Mavic Air 2 vs Skydio 2 review! They definitely cheaped out by not adding full sensor coverage, first video l saw from this channel and subscribed because of it! Can’t wait to see more reviews like this l, real world tests! 👌🏼😎👏🏼🙌🏼

[@Dcrainmaker]

Thanks!!!

[@kentao4]

9:00 I literally felt my heart drop! Yea I do zero active tracking on Mavic 2 near trees and water... and the new models have yet to convince me lol.

[@zes3813]

wrrr, no hdx etc about suchx ,anyx, do things not anxietx etc about things, otherx,

[@markneubauer9522]

Took my mavic pro platinum to my best friend's house today to let him check it out before we do some hiking and camping that we have planned. As he was checking the drone out ,I gave him a quick lesson on flying it he got really into it and started talking about getting one maybe himself. He loved all the features on the platinum and how steady it was also how easy it was to fly. So now I'm doing a little research on what would be a good drone for him to fly. Was thinking about the mavic air 2 but I am leaning towards the skidio! He has a birthday coming up soon so I might have to surprise him! Thank you for the review. I will subscribe!

[@fyrTV]

When it hit the tree did it have the blade covers on?

[@PatrickKaeslin]

So this is what I call a field test. Really, I'm having the same problem with my drones. Well done! A short tabular comparison of the drones at the end of the video would be helpful.

[@bencarter8324]

Finally, a video without a "buy the magic air 2 here" affiliate link.

[@pxlcoarl]

What are you talking about?

[@bencarter8324]

@@pxlcoarl Oh the link is there now. What I meant is at the time I made the comment, there was no affiliate link. If someone buys a product through someone's affiliate link, they get a small portion of the money. So the review may be biased positively to get people to buy the product so they might use the affiliate link.

[@pxlcoarl]

@@bencarter8324 you dont have to explain reflinks to me... and btw, its pretty biased towards the skydio and yet there is no link for that

[@samholdsworth420]

​@@pxlcoarlskydio suuuuucks!

[@zorrod4535]

From what I saw in other reviews, the Skydio 2 has a height floor setting meaning it will try to go over instead of under the trees. I think you should adjust the setting and see if it will follow better.

[@Dcrainmaker]

Nah, no impact on that set of terrain, it’s well over the height limit.

[@Pozdrozkrld]

my heart froze when I saw it hitting the branch over water

[@nikkimau5]

Same

[@hkninja38]

Great video! I wonder if you tried Air 2 in sport model to see if it could catch up with you better in a higher speed ride?

[@taklayagelensermest]

Mee too man. I believe the results may be different for air 2.

[@RoughRidersTV]

As a Electronic Engineer, I really want to see the specs on the MA2. I'm not a fan of IR sensors for this type of work. IR is OK but really lacks the data depth you want and need to build a really good 3D map of your environment which is why I think the Skydio does better. The problem with optical sensors like the Skydio uses is 1) don't work at night which limits your night flying and 2) it is a massive amount of data which takes a ton of processing power. The Skydio has the CPU/GPU power to handle the data coming in which ultimately gives it more headroom for improvement. Skydio's problem right now is just refining their algorithms...which is a solvable problem. The MA2 may not be able to improve much because 1) they are missing the sensors as you point out and 2) unless they have some more CPU/GPU power under the hood compared to previous generations, what you see now is what you will get and probably not much more. Hence, I would really love to see the architecture to know whether it has the processing chops to get better with future updates....though from what I can see, I suspect not. It's good for what it is but it is still not an action drone...Skydio still wins in that aspect....though as you point out, still room for improvement.

[@Dcrainmaker]

Yup, the cross-over between the processing pipeline is interesting. The fact that the MA2 can't do APAS3 within 4K/60 or other high frame-rate modes is telling.

[@PhilippSeven]

MA2’s sensors is not IR. It just regular video cameras.

[@RyanSotelo]

Awesome comparison dude! This is actually my first time seeing the Skydio in action, I didn't realize how sharp its color profiles are for video, damn

[@BeaveBallin7]

I completely understand why from a business standpoint they deprive us of upward and side sensors as to not cannibalize their pro series models, but man the Air 2 would be the PERFECT drone if they just threw 1 or 2 more features at it. Still bought it regardless lol

[@commonsenselogic]

What would even more perfect is active track 3.0 on the Mavic 2 with it's omni directional sensors.

[@ChrisParayno]

Still should've seen the tree though

[@kwcmau]

Although from a business standpoint it would also be an invite for others (eg Skydio) to improve slightly but at a similar price point to easily take away DJI's market share.

[@Dcrainmaker]

Oh - but the kicker is that it *did* see the tree. You can hear the beeps as it gets within 1-2 seconds of it. It just laid on the gas pedal instead!

[@BeaveBallin7]

@@commonsenselogic true, but I personally prefer the smaller form factor of the Air series

[@CrasyPod]

Nice video. Sorry that Dji do not se the marked for a follow me/action drone.

[@rcinematic]

I got a Mini and Skydio will be my next drone sometime in the future

[@chrismiscellaneous]

What do you like more ? I love my mini and was thinking about getting a skydio as well

[@DrHe-kl3yr]

@@chrismiscellaneous I want to buy a mavic 3 pro,hahaha

[@KawaiiKamikaze1]

Thank you for always going one step ahead in testing and reviewing where others won't. From a Mavic 2 Pro Pilot.

[@ottosun12]

Looking forward to the wind test

[@Dcrainmaker]

Yup! Hoping the winds cooperate! Thurs and Fri are looking pretty nasty! www.windfinder.com/forecast/zandvoort_northsea-kitesurf-school

[@TheTurtleOfGods]

@@Dcrainmaker Hey DC, since you're talking about winds. PSA about www.windy.com/ my favorite site for checking the wind before drone flying :)

[@TheGadgetWhisperer]

Beautiful place you got there... Mavic Air 2 by far has the most advance active track function in the DJI drone. Can't wait to try mine, soon!

[@DrHe-kl3yr]

@@dronearon3085 it need to VS mavic 3 pro

[@extremesportsandmore5799]

I really love your drone videos!! 👍👍👍

[@Dcrainmaker]

Thanks!!!

[@thephantomharanguer]

The sign crash at ~:17 I couldn't help notice the very dark heavy overcast sky. You're obviously smart enough to know about sensor limitations regarding light intensity. I've recently read from an official DJI person to a post of mine on their forums that the MA2 sensors should work properly for obstacle avoidance from 10-40000 lux. There are more constraints such as shiny surfaces (the infamous over glassy water, et.al. Still, easily one of the best KZbin vids I've watched, thanks!

[@Dcrainmaker]

Yeah, it wasn’t really that unusual a day. Ultimately while every unit has their limitations, I don’t think these were anywhere near them. Cheers!

[@VollenhoveVanBoven]

Do I hear an American talking who seems to cycle in the Netherlands?! Thanks for the comparison, I am also waiting for this comparison!

[@Dcrainmaker]

Yup, that's me! Thanks!

[@psoon04286]

I was pretty stumped about your whereabouts too. Didn’t think barges like that are used anywhere in N.America

[@Tomovich89]

Amsterdam-Rijnkanaal?

[@RonMiki8]

Really kool real world tests between these two drones. I'm a fan of dji as I've shot alot cinematic footages with the original mavic pro in my channel. But I've been hearing lots of good things about that skydio. Thanks for sharing. nice work!

[@Dcrainmaker]

Thanks!

[@mr.trending3820]

The location you are at is super Beautiful ❤️

[@freerkottema]

Amsterdam-Rijnkanaal Nederland 🇳🇱 if only the sun was shining...it would give a even nicer scenery, but that is not to often the case in our climate 😬

[@公路旅人FOX-k9n]

This is a great comparison and a great video. Most "tests" of drones in KZbin are just advertisements for their own products but not actual tests. This is an actual test to show every drone's drawbacks. Skydio 2 was designed as a Tracking drone. So definitely Skydio 2's tracking ability is better. But as a low price drone, I think Mavic Air 2's tracking capability is already beyond my expectation. And considering the price, the video and photo quality, and the flying capability (top speed, battery life, and flying altitude etc.) of Mavic Air 2. I personally think Mavic Air 2 is the winner. Still, I hope Skydio will finally sell their products in China as Skydio 2 is still the best tracking drone in the market so far.

[@bryandaley5738]

Does either drone (or any drone that you know of) follow from in front? This is what most of us really want. We want a front facing camera, 'leading' us, from a distance. If you turn around, the drone would fly to the 'position' in front, and keep a distance from that perspective. So... Do you know? Thanks Ray!

[@bkoffsky]

Great video. Do you have a suggestion for a drone that shoots open water swims with some pulls close to a 30 minutes? Wouldn't want to spend a grand and then have the drone drop and sink in the salt water.

[@Peakabike]

Interesting comparison, just maybe missing a third run with the Beacon so that the Skydio could be tested to its max abilities. Chances are it would have caught up with you after missed turn and later on between the trees too.

[@TerryMcGearyScotland]

Nice comparison, thank you. I hadn't seen the other one, only the DJI which I had been considering. Now I am not so sure! Whatever I choose will be my first (and probably only ever!) drone.

[@BarryHull]

I don't get it. The Skydio seemed to fly circles around the Mavic, or is it just me?

[@DroneALRM]

Very cool comparison! Congratulations from Brasil 🇧🇷

[@wippo76]

First thing I thought he this piece of US looks like the Netherlands Until I saw the niet gestrooid sign that it was actually the Netherlands 😀 Nice video thanks!

[@Dcrainmaker]

Thanks!

[@TerraRiderAdventures]

I was the same like, hold on for a second, I know these signs!!! :D

[@bannhim6697]

The first question that popped up in my head,which part of the Netherlands did he use to film this video in... But was the skydio not forbidden to leave the States? As well not to be sold outside of the States.

[@AjiraKimberly]

@@bannhim6697 Looks like Amsterdam-Rijn kanaal, near Utrecht to me. That bridge around 15:50 is near Abcoude

[@S.tebban]

I was thinking: "good english for a Dutch". (Belgium here :p)

[@iacchoiai39]

I think the quest for full drone autonomy is a bit tricky. Most of review I have seen so far, the "pilot" kind of check on the drone and stopped when the drone is stuck. Ideally "autonomous" should not imply that and you should trust the drone. During a bridge inspection, if the drone is stuck, lose battery and fail on the road, it is a big trouble. And if you need people to look over, it kind of remove the need for autonomous. Like here, when the drone goes above someone else property, big trouble. Sure it is good in obstacle avoidance, but it needs much more progress into "conflict resolution" to find its way out and avoid unecessary movement (ie: going away from the road for fancyness).

[@FuriousFilipino]

The Skydio is still in a class of its own. Not too many of them out in the wild though, and production is stopped until mandatory shelter-in-place is lifted. One thing to note is that the Skydio is not geo-fenced, which is enough reason for me to buy. Only wished that the Skydio 2 is able to fold.

[@Dcrainmaker]

Indeed, it's a totally different beast. I do really wish however the standard remote was better (in all the ways). And yeah, totally agree on folding - though understand why they couldn't do that without dramatically increasing costs due to the way the sensors line-up.

[@eljeffe991]

I got mine and and happy with it. Finally got around to RTFM and found some interesting info. "The aircraft cannot sense obstacles in Parallel." So the only way you can really trust this thing not to hit something is in Trace. Also max speed in Trace is 8 m/s, aka 18 mph. No obstacle sensing in Parallel probably explains your crashes. It does have a higher top speed in Parallel (12 or 18 m/s), so it's still a good option when obstacles aren't a factor.

[@lpcox]

I ordered my Air 2 recently, and instead of feeling remorse after watching your video I rather say “now I know I have to watch out for these things”... hellooo cognitive dissonance. :D

[@jeansandmyshirt]

same here lol

[@zes3813]

wrg

[@AlessandroVegna]

Wow that is what I was looking for, would you be able to do the same comparison between the Mavic Air 2 and the Mavic 2 Zoom/Pro

[@ivarbrouwer197]

I know all these roads like the back of my hand :) - Netherlands Amsterdam-Rijnkanaal near Driemond

[@Dcrainmaker]

It's a great route!

[@jeffryredminote5pro759]

Nice scenery. 😊

[@TwistedGlasses]

Subscribed! This is the kind of review I want to see. Testing the limits, brutal YOLO real world test, the right balance of knowledge and crashes!

[@nebukanezer73]

Great video! Although I dont quite agree with your conclusion! The Skydio seems to win hands down! Really impressive ☺️

[@JourneywithBrandon]

That's actually really interesting that you mention the alps and the Stelvio, because I just convinced my Dad to buy a DJI Air (1 gen) to take with him to the French Alps this week. It was $400ish used and the tracking worked decently for my hiking trip in Switzerland two years ago. The biggest drawback for both drones as you said is size and weight. I'd rather carry two small items than one unfoldable beast in my panniers, but even the Air Gen2 is bigger than I would like.

[@tylerlambert9937]

you: a slight ding 16:08 me: sounds more like a tank just shot is cannon

[@cipri198zero]

I’m not sure but for overall performance I would go for the Mavic.Skydio is more for the action but also clumsy on some areas...it’s hard to choose the winner.I’ll just say be carefull where you fly ,both drones have their own flaws and the’re not cheap toys.Thank you for doing it for us,subscribed!

[@pandaturbo]

Remember that's MAVIC AIR 2, need to test when mavic 3 comes out

[@BeKindv2024]

Thank you so much for taking your time and expertise to do all this stuff. I'm still pretty new at this, so it's a real help for me.

[@LeicaPunk]

"lets hear the DING again" x-D ymmd!

[@Dcrainmaker]

That’s what I’m hear...I mean, here, for!

[@LeicaPunk]

@@Dcrainmaker your work is amazing! I know it must have been a long way to get your hands on all of these products, but I am also kind of jealous, because you do THE NERD THING. Nerd on, mate! :)

[@ArminHirmer]

Now that was great. Do you know the min height for tracking for both pf them? As I am a one man show, I need some very low following shots. Thank you

[@Canyon76]

Great tests. I believe you might be the first to do a comparison of the tracking and obstacle avoidance on both. Anyway, one thing I have always thought would be a great addition to the Skydio 2 is for it to have waypoints. I think that feature would be great especially for surveillance or monitoring areas with trees and other such obstacles. Obviously it wouldn't be good for mapping as you want perfect straight lines but I think for just general monitoring areas waypoints would be great and the Skydio 2's superior obstacle avoidance would do wonders. So now it comes down to which is overall better.... well that's a bit more difficult as both are clearly suited for different things. The Mavic Air 2 clearly has DJI's vision of a small, portable, but fully featured and capable professional quality videography and photography drone. With it's slightly larger sensor, and potentially better image quality I think the Mavic Air 2 is the way to go especially with it being a good $300 less even with the Fly More Combo which comes with 3 batteries! And that $300 on the Skydio 2 only gets you the Beacon and the controller, you still need to buy more batteries. But, if you don't like Chinese products and you want to support USA products and you feel you might be doing more selfie type droning then the Skydio 2 definitely completes that mission. Plus, the Skydio 2 image quality is pretty damn good. One thing I always wish the Skydio 2 would do is exactly what you demonstrated here, that it seems to just have a mind of it's own rather than tracking where you intend for it to track. I would have much preferred for it to follow you down over the turn and through the trees like the Mavic Air 2 did rather than out over to the right over some private yard.... It's like it's too sensitive at times... But I'm hopeful that given the price difference the Skydio 2 might come down in price a bit expecially since the Skydio 2 is really designated for one thing and one thing only. Although I see potential use cases with the controller where flying through the forest might be best with the Skydio 2 with it's obstacle avoidance. And the Skydio 2 kind of beats the Mavic Air 2 in portability if you consider that you MUST have the DJI controller with the Mavic Air 2. If you go with one battery for each and then stuff everything in a backpack it looks like about the same volume if not less for the Skydio 2. Anyway, thank you for the review. Looking forward to more.

[@Dcrainmaker]

Thanks! Good recap!

[@paygroovingnerd8944]

Faramir.. the beacon of Gondor has been lit.. nice video bro.. tq

[@doggiefresh241]

My heart couldn't take it when it hit the tree

[@uutoobee]

Just bought MA 2 after a few years of Mavic Pro. This is one of the upgrades I’m looking forward to. Great video and subbed you.

[@kiwigoose698]

I think I perfer the mavic air thanks for the vid!

[@imOUTtraveling]

By far the best review on the air 2! Thanks for this🤙🏼

[@dronehd-djimavicairfootage2295]

2:44 this gave me a panick attack

[@CPLKenDude1]

Very detailed video and great content creation! Very thorough on the information. Thanks for sharing!

[@digitalizations]

You should warn people with heart problem "DO NOT WATCH THIS" because I was in pain...

[@erikl.1860]

You are amazing! You master the art of giving excellent reviews, to the point, no bullshit. Thanks!

[@Dcrainmaker]

Thanks!!!

[@mradarwis]

Skydio def killing DJI...

[@080micha]

I can't order the Skydio right now, but DJI is shipping! So which is better?

[@LansAnova]

@@080micha Ofcourse it will kill the MA2 it should be more advance. But for the price. I will not buy a drone with that kind of price specially if i'm not gonna use it for professional use.

[@DrHe-kl3yr]

look the price，than you can waiting for mavic 3 now

[@AlphaCentauri24]

The little road is so beautiful.

[@uchihasasuke7289]

for me skydio 2 looks more great in tracking

[@jtalavera03]

Skydio has a very powerful processor just for tracking purposes.

[@galensk]

From a technical point it is a nice and very good test. Altough it isn't responsible behaviour with drones. Apart from flying into and TOO close to objects, a responsible drone pilot doesn't fly with a low battery warning. After crashing don't even consider to fly again without extensive inspection and repair.

[@casualguy3938]

"OH SHNEIKIES" This is my new catch phrase!

[@sleepykoala1140]

Would love to see one of your videos with the DJI SMART CONTROLLER as the topic!

[@RakshithPrakash]

Skydio is a flying gaming computer, you can literally mine bitcoins with the amount of computing power it has.

[@1234filmsgr]

Awesome review and presentation (the only thing you might wanna check is the constant focus hunting on your camera while you talk, looks like it swaps focus on the tools behind you), keep it up.

[@Firebl0od]

you should have used the beacon on the skydio, it is design to work with it, where it lost you the first time with the beacon it would have overshoot the house, making a cool shot where it find you again on the other side, you really are not making it a fair comparison using the phone app, the skydio is mad to work with the beacon, not the app

[@ronburgundy4743]

Skydio was also way far out from any trees, so the comparison isn't fair the other way

[@michaelbaxes4966]

Nice video. One thing I'd really like to see is it's waypoint functionality. The Mavic air 2 that is.

[@cyberjoe77]

Interesting video. I don’t own a drone but have to admit this was well done. Wow that Skydio footage was awesome.

[@Dcrainmaker]

Thanks!

[@TestAndReview]

Thanks for the real feedback. Most of the Mavic Air 2 videos look way too sponsored, even though they don't share that in the info. And still, DJI haven't delivered the Air 2 for sale in most locations (worldwide). Where did you get yours from? Other than that, the only essential thing that I am missing in the new Air are the side sensors.

[@stevieh59]

If you cycle often - try a Quack bike mount. Goes on the stem and a really solid fit and holds phones really well

[@darkstepwarrior88]

Love the real time view from your phone while you were tracking

[@steviedsolve]

Another great video DC. You really know the crux of what your audience wants to see. I hope DJI pay you for testing and discovering bugs.

[@Dcrainmaker]

Thanks! No payments from DJI here! Just me doing my thing!

[@syo_chan86]

Your video is awesome!!! After watching this video, I found out that Skydio 2 is a great drone and I found it very attractive. But the biggest problem is that many countries can't get it. The Mavic Air 2 is available to people in most countries. No matter how great a drone is for someone who can't get it, it's worthless. I pray that manufacturers will turn their eyes to the whole world. I want to get it quickly.

[@seeyouontheriver]

Thanks for posting this. I have the Skydio 2 on order. The MA2 was tempting, but after seeing this video, I will wait for the Skydio. I will be doing a lot of flying over water, filming whitewater kayaking, where hitting an obstacle would be fatal.

[@Dcrainmaker]

Thanks! Indeed, I'd keep holding your order!

[@Quadcopterguide]

Haha. Great tests Ray, liked and subscribed! On my tests I got it to crash in active track 3.0 as well. To be fair it was also a challenging scenario. Will have that up on the channel asap. Also mad props for your physical condition. I can't wait to hit the cyclecross bike asap again. Thanks for the motivation, and the great comparison.

[@Dcrainmaker]

Thanks, appreciate it! And looking forward to the vid!

[@TheTrailDancer]

Nice Vid like usual. Question, in your opinion, what is the best option to bringing on a long thru-hike for quality content; without spending CRAZY money.... Thoughts?

[@alantay9409]

Awesome video. I like to see how well it tracks you when you are in a crowd, say running with a group of friends. And if you make sudden stop and sharp turns will it over shoot its path and lost track of your position. Thank you.

[@alexroseinnes]

Great video, and may I also say that your bike fit has improved enormously--much flatter back and just looks more comfortable.

[@grasshopper5353]

Props for doing this. I guess i'm a DJI fanboy. Not opposed of getting the Skydio though. I couldn't help but shake my head at the crash it seen a mile away. It beeped, it warned but still crashed. Facepalms.