DJI MAVIC AIR 2 Flight Test Review - EXTREME WINDS!.. Will it FLY AWAY? How Smooth & Precise?

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[@danieln1609]

Great wind test Dustin! Your reviews are honest and gives a lot of ppl perspective on which drone to purchase. It’s great how you buy your own drone and give us honest reviews. Great vids! Thanks

[@jonathanmiller9281]

Amen!!!! Couldn’t agree more!!! Well said!

[@DustinDunnill]

Thank you and congrats on the pinned comment Daniel 🍻

[@danieln1609]

Thank you and keep your great vids coming. Stay safe!

[@AlexisHernandez-cl4en]

@@DustinDunnill hi Dustin I was thinking to get one this weekend can I ask you is this air 2 good for taking my fishing bait out as I don't know how much it will handle and is it any attachments gadget to use with it like the air pro?

[@kelvinelder6579]

Flew my air 2 the other day in 35mph wind up to 100 ft and it did great

[@jumbomacfly62]

Motivating video and a great confidence builder! THX Dustin. Many happy landings! 😎👍🏻

[@edwardtwigger2601]

Dustin, the fact that u aren’t sponsored by dji baffles me! They need too!

[@DJNateNYC]

I was wondering the same thing. Maybe we should reach out to DJI on his behalf

[@ChristiaanRoest79]

Dustin is definitely objective.

[@DustinDunnill]

Maybe some day. Thanks man 🍻

[@tiredoldman5329]

Sponsored videos are CRAP! And everyone knows it.

[@jonathanmiller9281]

Dustin, I’m curious, when you see a review of a sponsored product, do you “discount” the review because of a “perceived bias”? Would you REALLY want to be sponsored if it took away from your credibility/neutrality ? Or would you feel you had to be TOUGHER on them to remove that perceived bias?

[@steveblackbird5174]

Wow Dustin, You love testing these little guys well. That wind was fierce!!.. yet that little MA2 stayed solid. Great picture quality and behaved as you'd expect for a Drone of 2020. Precision landings always blow me away... maybe cos' I'm old and playing with RC Heli's, jets, Fixed wing aerobatic for 25+ years...and toy grade quads..in the last 5 odd years too... but this level blows me completely away. new Mavic Pro Platinum owner and it's mind blowing how easy this thing is to fly... so simple... Nice review.. as always Dustin, Hope you guys are keeping safe!

[@DadRandom]

You the man! Drone U, has no business messing with what you do. 👍🏻 love your work.

[@Trooper1952]

At 15:55 Low Battery Warning comes on. Read the warning!! "Aircraft will land in CURRENT LOCATION. In other words RTH is canceled and it will land imediatley. Nothing to do with Sensors. Good wind test, thanks

[@barnaclelooker]

i think it does that if it is close enough to its home spot but if it was farther away i think it would return to home

[@tonyowen116]

Would suggest that all operators of the DJI Mavic Series quadcopters, read their Operators Manual, under the section - Low Battery RTH. I clearly states what will happen, when the Low Battery Warning comes on. The questionable return to home occurs when the pilot/operator keeps canceling the RTH function. There will be a point at which the battery level will no longer support continued flight, and the drone will land where it is. If it is too far away, it could be a splash down, or smacking into the local terrain. I've seen more than one such video on You Tube. Always puzzles me why people ignore the warnings? Losing a $1k drone seems.... well...... one does wondering what is going through the pilot's mind?

[@duckgoesmooo]

@@tonyowen116 Exactly. I fly much bigger things than drones, and if I get a warning, I damn well listen to it. If my drone gives me a warning, I damn well listen to that as well. Also you can apply some good piloting measures to flying so you don't get caught out, like knowing wind directions and speeds, and ideally flying out into wind, and returning home with it.

[@williamdugger1821]

Was just about to comment the same thing. I had the critical battery RTH pop up over a neighbor's house recently and I flew it back to the driveway immediately.

[@rcDoom]

I'm sure you will not pass a drone pilot license if you don't understand warnings

[@christopherschmid3168]

Thanx for your work !!! Just got a Mavic Air 2 and I can't wait for your next reviews to be published !!! Best on KZbin !

[@richardcanete6969]

Great video Dustin keep it up. Love watching your reviews.

[@HoosierStateFishing]

Awesome video and thank you for all you do man! Picking up my Mavic Air 2 today and I'm stoked! Your videos helped in a huge way in making my decision. This willl be my first high-quality drone that I've ever owned.

[@uhumunu]

You the man Dustin! Respect!

[@woodsoncircle]

IMO Dustin is the BEST drone reviewer on You tube. I keep telling everyone his channel is the reason why I purchased the DJI Mavic Pro. See u on the next one 👌

[@ChristiaanRoest79]

Hey Dustin, awsome video, thanks. I love my air 2. Its so stable

[@mrguitman99]

My hats off to you sir. You really push it to the limit. Love that about your reviews. Tough little drone IMO. Thanks for this one.

[@FLAVIODRONE]

Great test, that´s an amazing drone. Congrats!

[@fergnjude]

Well done thanks, always interesting to see the limits and capability of this Drone.

[@voongnz]

Excellent tests as always.

[@OldLadyAngler]

Thanks for sharing! Wow... that's some high wind.

[@wajeeh.gondal]

Nice video Dustin. As expected

[@tiredoldman5329]

Thanks for the video bro. Good stuff.

[@Samstrex]

I've been waiting for this video for a month!!

[@giedriuslekstutis6193]

You are the BEST! It is always a pleasure to watch your content.

[@RonaldBrown59]

I have found that the Mavic Air 2 handles the wind very well, and I live right on the Atlantic Ocean. But you were really dealing with some gusty winds, I'm glad you didn't any issues and you landed safely. Great demo of how it performs in high winds.

[@jcrpictures4405]

I’m in myrtle beach right now. The winds have been crazy yesterday and this morning …. I’ve been really scared to fly lol

[@dragonskydrones7801]

You need an Anemometer! :) Great vid, thanks! I'd be nervous flying in such wind, nice to see the Air 2 handling it!

[@JpLuckeyman]

Glad I found your reviews

[@AdrianMateoDrones]

Good afternoon my drone brother Dustin. Hey man as usual your content is always great to watch man. Nicely done and good JOB. You are the man. Please keep those great video coming. God bless and stay safe. Thanks for all you do and please keep flying.

[@flymanhawaii]

So miss Hawaii~nice video thank you for sharing.

[@BIGDRONEFLYER77RC]

Bummer I had to fly mine back to DJI, lol Just had some firmware issues sense first flight, so just waiting for the repairs now. Great Video Dustin, you guys be safe out there.

[@andrejansen9003]

I have become very interested in drones during lock down (down here in South Africa) and find your post most enlightening as entertaining. You are helping me make up my decision re getting a drone (and it is likely going to be either a Mavic 2 pro/zoom or Air 2) Thanks so much

[@omaxho5417]

Like usual AWESOME 🤩

[@ValeriPenchev]

great videos, keep going!

[@xplmr1]

I want to see an over water to Molokini Crater flight! I'd love to see the look back at Maui from out there with Haleakala in the background. That would be awesome. Maybe use a polarizer to see through the glare of the beautiful waters around the islands. Great video as usual Dustin.

[@hamidjhanfi4096]

Thanks for review

[@Georgewrigley]

Wow. She definitely handles the winds remarkably well, good piece of kit. Excellent video as usual Dustin. Cheers:)

[@theindependent1263]

Great videos, thanks for putting these together. What do you use to record your phone screen?

[@grosserblonder]

Very impressive Demonstration!

[@fireislandmavic5939]

bravery +1 in that wind

[@ncdroneshots8317]

Great video! So far I love the Mavic Air 2. It is a great improvement over the original Air.

[@rootbeerbuzz9696]

Nice demonstration!!

[@lavendervideos4234]

This is very useful! Thanks!

[@dronermx4317]

Great test Dustin, contrata.

[@gareth5000]

That slow mo hover shot is so good I'm going to have to copy it next time it's windy:) Gentleman Dustin, love your work👍

[@BrivaldoAbreuVNeto]

Really nice video! Interesting seeing drone arms trembling in the wind while image is perfectly stable.

[@triggeredcheese1260]

Ah yes the power of the gimbal

[@willhicks646]

Wow exceeds expectations.

[@EspenJohan]

Great video again, I learn a lot just watching your channel. Greetings from Norway.

[@mustanghuey89]

Thats pretty cool the gimble going side to side. I am getting ready to buy one that's great to know.

[@paquitox26]

Great test and video!!....What system did you use to transfer and edit the 4K video? Table? PC? Mac? Also what software. Thanks in advance.

[@ValterLoureiro]

GREAT TEST

[@FLYGUYMERRILL]

Great tutorial....just purchased mines yesterday and look forward to a more advance drone

[@Top-Jimmy]

Hi...Is the Mavic Air 2S notaceably different to this 1st edition? cheers, Great video Dustin!

[@crashtke]

Pretty dang impressive honestly.

[@sheldonpurdy]

Another good vid, thank you. How big is the landing pad?

[@erics320]

These drones are amazing. 30 Years ago i was in to rc helicopters and it was hard to fly them around and land while keeping everything in 1 piece. Even in low wind condition it took many many hours of training. Ofcourse the only electronic assistence we had back then was a mechanical gyro to keep the tail somewhat in the same direction. To have these drones fly so easy while its such a small package really shows the advancing of electronics.

[@lnrmedia208]

Great test, these mavics do so well in the wind. Had great fun flying my mp2 yesterday in similar wind. Looking forward to the range test!

[@joecarnes9174]

He's got a range test already i believe.

[@DustinDunnill]

MA2 range test is up in the series 🍻

[@lnrmedia208]

@@DustinDunnill oops missed it! Watching now!

[@RogCC.]

I like the music 😂 But seriously I love your channel there are just good vibes

[@ElRealista7]

i discovered this feature right when i had my mavic 2 pro new use it sometimes it gives you this cool cockpit feeling:D nice video bro and still change to metric i guess most of your viewers will appreciate it

[@steve30b]

good test.. thanks

[@drewmcain9455]

You make the best drone videos hands down.

[@DustinDunnill]

🙂🍻

[@canadainboy24-graeme91]

Nice I like the view a beautiful scenery

[@shawndubay4050]

That was crazy and awesome at the same time. Now you've got me wanting one of those real bad. 😆

[@GutS7u6]

The function button default setting is double tap to centre the gimble, or point straight down.

[@gurjotesansoa2588]

Great Video! I'm looking to sell my Phantom 4 pro purely because of the shear size of it, become more in-practical when I want to take my DSLR and drone out. Quite heavy on your back! Was quite curious to see how well these smaller drones cope in the wind. Seems comparable to the larger P4 Pro.

[@monctonma2227]

Hey Dustin. If you double press the function button, it will reset your gimbal at zero even if it is off to the side.

[@spydergs07]

Double tap the function button to recenter gimble. I use the gimble movement feature all the time. Love the Mavic Air 2

[@insane8103]

Dustin are you still going to find your mavic pro i know its been underwater for like 3 years if you are going to find it then this time what type of sub drone you gonna use?🤔

[@billsomrak]

"Dustin 'Extreme Test' Dunnill" ... ha ha. Really put it thru its paces. I was trying to remember then that song "Lime in the Coconut" 1st came out .. I think 1971, because I was very young when I 1st heard it. Laughed when you showed your skate park, because the idiots who run the state of California filled in their skate park with sand (so skater kids would stay socially distanced). Kids came back with shovels/brooms a week later and shoveled the sand out. Pretty surprising that it held its ground so well. Don't think I'll try that with my old XK 380 though. Mahalo!

[@Brozgaming0_01]

I love it drone

[@jakesdronelife6307]

Great video brother

[@MrWarwick15]

Dustin. I've been enjoying your content for some time now and just wanted to thank you personally instead of just 'liking' all the time. Best wishes from an English Guy living in France. Rich.

[@DustinDunnill]

Thanks Rich. You commenting means a lot and I'm glad you enjoy the content 👍🍻

[@bmanfitz]

The footage was impressively solid considering that wind and it's size...sick!

[@sleeptyper]

That image stabilization... 7:09 :O

[@prinsessaapadolina559]

do you have the same test for the new Mavic Mini

[@ceezyvibes2609]

2:00 respect for the song choice

[@jomarcavalcanti]

Dustin can you make a video on why and chances of having the dji goggles working on mavic air 2?

[@ScorpioNick]

That gimbal pan has been there since the Mavic 2 series - one way to reset it is to look down/up via the shortcut for that.

[@messiah690]

I was looking into buying the mini but with the new regs they have just announced in the UK, I might as well bite the bullet and spend the extra cash for the air 2. I've been researching this drone and I want!!!

[@bigeyetuna6228]

That’s a nice little skate park, I would say it had to be plus 40 mph over 200ft, thanks as always

[@useryggfdcc]

Good to see you hover over the landing pad. That is what the problem is with the Fimi X8 SE, if you hover like this over the landing pad, the Fimi X8 PL usually works good.

[@ericboff7273]

Once again, awesome video Dustin! Been doing some range and accuracy testing also. Noticed you made the comment that people seem to think that if they let it hover, you have a better return to home accuracy. I've heard the same thing. This is what I have come up with personally. I live in an area with a lot of wifi interference and I have a cell tower .25 mile away. The biggest determining factor for me is contrast. If I have the landing pad out, I land within an inch to 3 inches everytime. I can hover above the pad or take right off and shoot straight in the air without waiting. As long as I hear "The home point has been updated" message before flying away right away, it is an extremely accurate return to home. I've done 10 hovering and 10 fly away right aways and all 20 were accurate. The biggest distance recorded is 3 inch. Now, if I take off from a grassy area(no contrast), I am still accurate, but now its by feet, not inches. My point is I don't think it is a matter of waiting over the landing spot or taking off right away. I believe its a matter of GPS for general area and contrast for that exact accuracy. My Air 2 will even face the same position it was in when I took off. Sorry for rambling, just trying to explain what I have found the best I can. :)

[@DustinDunnill]

Great analysis 🍻

[@jonathanmiller9281]

Great testing procedures too.

[@ericboff7273]

@@DustinDunnill Thank you!

[@ericboff7273]

@@jonathanmiller9281 Thank you!

[@jonmiller8143]

@@ericboff7273 Thank YOU for sharing your results. You tested EXACTLY how I would have so your results are "solid" in my book. Thanks for the research... You are no stranger to "the scientific method" are you?. :D Great testing. Thanks again.

[@dababycar2899]

Great vid, how many drones do you have now 😂👍

[@tpssantana]

Hi, congratulations for the video, what's the name of the piece of music you make us hear in the video in part 2.25 of the Video? Thanks so much!

[@MrAshes2ash]

I think I'm going to swap my fimi x8 for this 👌 never been fussed by dji before but this is a really great drone

[@Derek191d]

Hello Dustin from Ireland , my name is Derek and iv'e never had a drone untill well i collect my MAVIC AIR2 tomorrow 31/10/2020 from the bottom of my heart i thankyou for all ur reviews and honest opinions about the air2 basically you made up my mind on what type of drone to buy as a complete beginner !! i have watched countless hours of utube videos and reviews about so many drones at times i was frazzled in my head lol , so basically your opinion and honest reviews made up my mind to buy it , all i can say is i,m like a 10 yr old atm with excitment about reciving it and getting it up in the air and i promise u i will let u know how it goes , once again thankyou !!!!

[@jackperkins93]

What a time to be alive. Where we can have our own mini space ships

[@jameskidd7328]

OMG!!! you are killing me!!!!

[@CNY_AP]

You can select option to reset home position. I’m pretty sure mine sets it when it gets enough satellites, while still on the ground - seemed odd when your drone set home position after takeoff. Had my maiden flights last night. Only one terrifying half minute or more. It would not respond (good signal, almost no wind, only 1000’ away, but was over a river). I think obstacle avoidance sensor was confused/overwhelmed by the sun being in front of the drone. Next, RTH either would not engage or I didn’t hold the button long enough. Eventually I got RTH to engage and flew 2x more w/o issues. Seems odd there is no HDR photo mode? No AEB in 48mp mode. No saturation or sharpness controls (that all cameras have nowadays). No gimbal speed/expo control

[@johnstevenbatolinio9650]

Nice drone noce review

[@dr.einstein.]

How long is the battery life remote controler ? If the smartphone charching ?

[@frednorman1]

Impressive how steady the video footage in such high winds...

[@Endgame711]

Do you register all your drones with the FAA? I haven't seen the number on your drones. Im just asking because i just got a drone and was wondering if i had to put numbers on it

[@Richibald1]

Dustin what microphone are you using, special wind muff? I can hear you great but hardly hear gusts for 25-30 mph, that's an awesome mike.

[@DustinDunnill]

Yes just a lapel mic with wind covering

[@Richibald1]

ImmmPRESSIVE 👍

[@raynasca2146]

Dustin i left you a message in the comment section of one of your mavic air 2 vids. My point is in my experience flying the air 2 , no matter what distance, no matter how many turns and twist with manuel flight you almost always get a fairly accurate RTH. Usually, not always though when you use a smart function the RTH is usually off by 1-6 feet. I live in a city with alot of local wifi and have travelled more than a mile, and changing direction a few times. I press RTH and the bird lands on the mat every time. I use a smart function and only go 200-300 feet away and the RTH is inaccurate. Not horribly but compared to manuel flight it's not as spot on.

[@anton_dianov]

Just double tap Fn button on your controller to quickly switch your gimbal between forward and downward positions (both shall autocenter in horizontal plane).

[@samgab]

To easily get the gimbal centred again, just draw a green box on the screen and it will return to horizontal zero. Then just dismiss/cancel the green box.

[@shotgun4257]

DJI told me that when you first launch, raise it a little, about 10 ft, then lower it and raise it again 10 ft pause for a bit, then take off to see much better results on precision landing. But this was also in very strong wind. But holy cow, you would never know it was windy by the vid feed, looks smooth! Incredible drone

[@spydergs07]

Yesterday was my first day with my Air 2 on a high windy day and flying over a river for some shots. I was pretty nervous with our 15-16 mph gusts and it handled them like it was nothing. The gusts made my drone land like 4" behind where it took off, but that was the only thing that happened during the entire flight.

[@dansvideo45]

Nice video!

[@dikidab]

i had confuse, which one better dji mavic pro 2 or this drone? thanks

[@kevinbursey678]

hi dustin quick . so connect app with wifi .? then when outside turn off wifi and drone flys with occusync from controller? no wifi is neeed to run app ??

[@AnthonyBate]

Obstacle avoidance dropping out when at full load could be due to unpredictable flight characteristics when at max power. If it is spending 90% of power driving forward, it couldn't guarantee straffing movement without being pushed backward.

[@Stormrider-Flight]

it's because of the angle. When flying at high angels, the sensors cannot see the surroundings any more within required limits. For example when fighting too much headwind, the front sensors are too much lowered and pointing down instead af forward.

[@tietheknob3751]

obstacle avoidance doesn't work with 4k and also with 48 fps or above.

[@FSEVENMAN]

Casey Naystat use the lime in the coconut song on one of his drone videos over a year ago