DJI Mavic Air 2 High Wind Test!

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Can the DJI Mavic Air 2 handle high speed winds of over 50KPH?!? I set out to find out. And when I asked myself if doing it over water was a good idea, I didn't pause to finish thinking about it.
In this test I put the DJI Mavic Air 2 to the test in multiple modes from normal to Active Track, sport modes, and regular take-off and landing fun. Plus how it handles with a wee bit of water spray and more!
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[@Adam-un6de]

This is incredible, i just ordered this drone. So glad to see the power it has, thanks for risking your new baby for us 😂

[@Dcrainmaker]

Thanks!!!

[@hemant25787]

Hey i order mine like three days ago did they ship yours yet ...

[@tiredoldman5329]

@@hemant25787 So did I. Not shipped yet

[@thelemonenergy609]

@@hemant25787 I ordered in the first 5 minutes of release. Also not shipped yet

[@carlose6010]

Dang. I'm still learning with my mini.. but crap.. shame I need to do the course in 🇨🇦 and I'm away for work. Maybe when I get back

[@vtrmcs]

This man costs me a lot of money. First of all on my watch, then various accessories for it and now a bloody drone.

[@chrisnotap]

Great job covering everything in this video!!

[@vannelclaudihno6641]

DC you're just crazy man. That's why we love you. Just scraping the shit outta the Air 2. Nice👌🏽👌🏽✌🏽

[@Dcrainmaker]

Someone’s gotta do it! 🤷🏼‍♂️😂

[@vannelclaudihno6641]

@@Dcrainmaker I'll subscribe right now men. Yr just the best. 👌🏽👌🏽

[@user-zb6oq1kg3n]

Great video. Thanks !

[@toadlguy]

But, I gotta wonder if you would have done this if it was Your drone 😂

[@Dcrainmaker]

@@toadlguy Definitely. I've been trying to kill drones for years with my own gear. :)

[@jsounz7673]

Perfect timing. There is a lot of wind in my area, and I was wondering how the drone would react. Wondering no longer! Great video!

[@rootbeerbuzz9696]

This video sold my brother. A week later I’m returning my new Mavic Mini and buying this one. Not only can it handle the wind which makes it much more usable, the camera and features are awesome for the price I think.

[@Dcrainmaker]

Thanks!

[@Ben.N]

Yes, MA2 is perfect, even better than pro 2 in some ways.

[@huntstyle]

Thank you for making USEFUL reviews/tests! I hate when "reviews" just talk about the specs. I can read that on the website. I need real-world testing like this!

[@hawkboy000]

Huntstyle For real!!

[@Ben.N]

Haha

[@pallidinyou]

Yep

[@avoidingbadlife]

Unbeliavable test and great to see how it performed. Just got my own Air 2 this week and just in the beginning of testing it myself. Seems brilliant already and seeing this test of yours blew my mind!

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks mate, both entertaining and informative!

[@xaviergaubert-amy877]

Great second video. Quite entertaining AND convincing. This drone is a beast.

[@Dcrainmaker]

Thanks!!!!

[@pushpdeeppandey]

Dude you're so incredible! This is the kind of reviews and tests we need. This is real as it gets.

[@lawrencemartin8205]

Definitely appreciated you doing this test.. just subbed to see more. Thanks man

[@Sazuza2]

3:00 oh man, such a beautiful shot! You can see the wind on the other side, over the water.

[@BoschVoyage]

3:01 perfect shot of that biker getter soaked haha

[@Dcrainmaker]

Nailed it!

[@mgr5550]

biker getter better soaker whater ?

[@walkaboutturtle9102]

Just subscribed you really put these drones to the test so raw I am about to buy this drone as we can’t get skydio 2 in Australian so your testing has given me more confidence in the purchase . Tracking and obstacle avoidance or important keep these videos rollin

[@jatoav8or]

You sold me! Just ordered an air 2 after seeing this video and the bike/tree video. I’ve been into conventional RC aircraft for 25 years (fixed wing & rotor) and I’d never dream of going up in that gale. This seems like a perfect marriage of my two hobbies, RC and photography. Thanks!

[@faceless9182]

Dit is geweldig! Je doet het zo goed! Ik heb drie video’s van je gezien, ik ben al een super fan! Keep up the great work man!

[@randomnumbers2697]

The gimbal was surprisingly stable with that wind. Thanks for the test.

[@Dcrainmaker]

No Problem!

[@AlexAnghelone]

I was so scared for that drone that i just kept thinking "fuck he's gonna throw that thing in the water" for all the video, instead you were completely cool about that. You're crazy dude! 😂

[@allannielsen9402]

Great video. And nice to see how it handles under stress. Yesterday I placed an order on this bad boy my self . Can't wait to get it. Thanks as always, for your brilliant videos 🙏💚

[@cineartsmedia8811]

Just purchased this drone weeks ago. Really it is an eye-opening and mind-blowing test, dude! Great job and keep rollin.

[@returned17]

This is actually really impressive!

[@Lokkiism]

That drone was pissed. Yes definitely got a like for pushing the limits. You gave me drone over water anxiety.

[@johnstemle2922]

The most helpful video I found even after 3 years! Keep up the great work!🤙

[@smilingscottsman]

You've just addressed one of my first and foremost concerns. Thanks for doing this video.

[@fishingfiend]

I plan on using the Air2 on a boat and was wondering about the effects of strong coastal winds and spray. You nailed it, totally appreciate the video. Time to get my order in.

[@Dcrainmaker]

Thanks!

[@fishingfiend]

@@Dcrainmaker And I'm a new subscriber! Thank you and keep the content coming!

[@therealjimmy5411]

The is the currently THE definitive stress test of the Air 2!

[@BoredProgression]

Too bad I failed this stress test. This gave me anxiety watching, lol.

[@wearesleepingsoundly]

Great video Ray! I just placed my preorder, super excited!

[@JRod-ut3lt]

After watching literally a full work weeks worth of different drones footage/videos (yes about 40 hours) and FAR too many reviews, you just convinced me that this should be my first small business drone...thanks for the review...you got a new Sub...

[@Dcrainmaker]

Great to hear! Thanks for the sub!

[@mo1122585]

Perfect!! You have done the test I have been waiting to see... I hike a lot and some of those ridges get super windy. Getting rid of the Phantom 4 pro to get this. Much easier to pack around. 😉✌🏾

[@JePeVePe]

was thinking the same thing... allthough I have the feeling, the Phantom can take more wind

[@theurbanartist775]

Muhammad Atkins Still holding on to my MP1😁 it might be time to upgrade now. I’ve always been scared of small drones & wind.

[@sjm.photos]

gives me confidence in the uk when we have pretty breezy days

[@tapas1505]

One of the best practical test video of DJI mavic till date.

[@sergiomanuel3738]

This is the video I wanted to see on KZbin about this drone!!!!:)) Thank you very very much! Good test! Good luck!Best regards from Portugal!;))

[@coulterjb22]

Fearless! Can this drone follow another one or only larger objects like a person?

[@thatswhatshesaid42069]

Loved the last bit where you were addressimg the drone like it's a 5yo child 👌🏽🤣🤣

[@Dcrainmaker]

Welcome to my every day!

[@paulsmyth497]

Awwwwww mate - yes - it certainly was funny / entertaining / informative / useful and every other adjective you hoped it would be. Thank you. I subscribed last night after watching your Mini 2 wind test, and as a newbie - this video was the last, last, last, LAST link in my chain - the Air 2 is the one for me, from starter, to "All I need". I shall order one, give it to my Wife, and demand that she wraps it up for Christmas. Love your channel mate. Thank you for doing this for the rest of us !! 😊👍

[@danielgs4992]

Great video - as always! I’ve ordered this and super excited to have a play with it!

[@BjEddy1]

what screen recorder do you use? I am very excited to get my Air 2, I appreciate you posting this, its a great demo of how it handles,, thanks for posting

[@Dcrainmaker]

Just the native iOS/iPhone built-in one.

[@BjEddy1]

@@Dcrainmaker thank you

[@Mokel-Live]

3:23 "You are seeing a little bit of gimbal tiHILLT there"

[@carelheydenrych4376]

I have watched several drone wind tests, this has been the most entertaining by far - AWESOME!

[@Dcrainmaker]

Thanks!!!

[@joefaizano79]

this is awesome review. I like it very much....seriously so suprised with its capability to perform under such heavy wind....good job !!!

[@RobFisherUK]

There are some cliffs I want to film at where the wind means I don't think I could get away with the Mini unless I was lucky with the weather. Air 2 looks like it can cope, though!

[@MinrasDotCom]

I wouldn't advice trying Mini in cliffs in a windy weather. The reason is that in cliffs you have wind gusts circulating vertically and for them Mini is like a sail. My Mini was flipped over by one of such gusts in dunes, fortunately I found it. Actually, for me winds and wind gusts is one of the biggest reasons to look for a new drone.

[@RobFisherUK]

@@MinrasDotCom That's a good point: wind does not just have to be horizontal: there can be turbulence, especially near other objects or undulating terrain.

[@artventurespro]

Love the footage of the huge wave soaking the cyclist..that would look cool in a slowmo clip..

[@michaelbaxes4966]

Awesome video. Man, you have some balls, risking your new drone in those conditions over the water. Very impressive. Thanks for the video! 👍👍👍

[@r0bv123]

Wow awesome test! Serious crazy high winds. And yea I did find this very very entertaining and fun. :) Kudos Ray, big kudos!!

[@indorock]

Ijmuiden by any chance? Yeah that's some craaazy wind, very impressive performance!

[@Dcrainmaker]

Yup indeed! Got lucky with some nice winds! Thanks!

[@DuckFreeFree]

@@Dcrainmaker Isn't this a no-fly zone actually?

[@toadlguy]

Usually over water is ok, at least in US.

[@DuckFreeFree]

@@toadlguy As it is in the Netherlands, there are different rules to where you´re allowed to fly.

[@Dcrainmaker]

@@DuckFreeFree Nope, it's just outside the no-fly zone. I checked the official Netherlands drone map, and re-confirmed it 3-4x. If you go a bit further into the shipping area/harbor (or a ways down into the nature preserve), then it's a no-fly zone, but not out on the pier. Here's the exact spot, overlaid atop the official Netherlands drone map: www.dropbox.com/s/osolz9bev2ugw4w/Map.JPG?dl=0

[@fyrTV]

This was scary to watch! ugh!

[@Binkoro]

Indeed!

[@HDRGuy]

wow i was worried about a slight gust outside, This gave me huge confidence. awesome!

[@cephotoclub]

this gives me a ton more confidence with the drone, cheers for the effort

[@bunker1213]

Today I learned that the wind limits in the spec appears to refer to having a straight horizon in crosswinds but I can still fly in stronger winds. The landing problems though...

[@Dcrainmaker]

Yeah, it was crazy, but it makes total sense: The sea-water flying over the concrete basically make it look like active water or moving ground. Now...it not wanting to shut off...

[@white8785]

@@Dcrainmaker what was the shut off solve? just fold the arms, pull battery, or....?

[@sagardige7131]

I just watched this video...I have lost my mavic mini in strong wind...so now m planning to buy mavic air 2 or pro ... But thank you so much for putting this video on KZbin ...m just hoping that you air 2 is working fine now ...or how did you resolved that issue ?? @dcrainmaker

[@macho_burrito]

wow, aero bars, fenders and panniers. that's a build i didn't expect!

[@bunker1213]

Yet somehow pretty right for that day! I'll bet it's a triathlete on his way home from the dayjob or shopping and thought, man I need to snap those waves.

[@Dcrainmaker]

It's a rockin' bike build!

[@reeltimem9171]

buddy this was awesome, thats the real elements thank you for pushing the limits

[@kiwicodger]

This video changed my decision towards this from the EVO 2. Thought I needed a bigger drone to handle strong wind. That orbiting was amazing considering the conditions.Cheers for the vid, brilliant.

[@philzvids3577]

"Unable to return home automatically". I would have panicked at this point! Great video.

[@MartinWillett]

I have had that with my Mavic Mini, also over water, but not as hairy as this! You just have to do what it says, fly home manually. I was going backwards at times so I zig-zagged and that was enough to get back. I have now decided that my Mavic Mini is too light for flying in a breeze. It's light and its top speed is lower than a big boy's drone which makes it a bit too much of a handful in the wind. This Air 2 is heavier, more powerful and capable of a higher top speed so it should fly better in medium winds. You shouldn't be flying any drone in seriously high winds. Also because this app doesn't let you do RTH in high wind it is important that you always know which way home is, if you go out of sight you must have a functioning map. Flying a drone is a bit like riding a bike, you can take your feet off the pedals or take your hands off the handlebars. But if you try to do both you'll regret it. If the drone is in line of sight there's no need to panic, assuming you're not running very low on battery power. Just bring it in closer, or failing that get it over something that you can crash-land onto.

[@pavelperina7629]

@@MartinWillett Mavic mini is able to handle quite strong wind. RTH may be a problem cause it tends to climb into even stronger wind and speed is limited. Also it has limited tilt angle in other modes than sport. Today I tried to fly against strong wind (it was not comfortable to ride a bike against it and it limited downhill speed) and it slowed drone to 4m/s 40 meters high. In my experience worst is turbulent wind over hilltops, drone starts to wobble.

[@cassijoanna]

@@pavelperina7629 the mini is amazing! I mean all these drones do have a limit with wind. They are all susceptible unless you have a really big drone. 500 dollars more for this is too much

[@metalldanny]

Hahaha supercoool!!

[@Dcrainmaker]

Thanks!!!

[@JasonBradleyMrToonsman]

Thank you for all your videos on the DJI model... really have enjoyed them and great information!!

[@bubarules]

Great review! I was considering this drone for kitesurfing videos and your test just sold it to me! Thanks!!!!

[@marcdraco2189]

"Hello? DJI Refresh? So I was testing my Mavic over the sea in very high wind like the dude on KZbin did... Hello? HELLOOOOO!?"

[@IIISentorIII]

It's like every time a new drone come out, all the morons wake up from hibernation and make stuff like that. I love it :)

[@Dcrainmaker]

That's what I'm here for!

[@TheFosterJourney]

Thanks for the demo! I'm definitely grabbing this drone to get footage of my sailboat!

[@dronecamper4905]

Fantastic demonstration. The Mavic Air 2 really has been a great drone so far! Thanks for showing 👍🏼😃

[@laosgpsmapmidnitemapper9411]

Hope you have a can of wd-40 all that salt spray in the drone and your cameras...

[@jacquesdemolay2699]

This test was called: "tempting the devil" For a first test on a new drone I always choose a spot with fail-safe conditions. "Know your drone" as a recommendation in this case did not prevail.

[@MartinWillett]

It's a calculated risk. If he had great footage of a brand new drone being lost he'd have far more hits. And there's no point in having a video of a new drone that's been out a month. You have to get the video up soon after the launch date and if it's a bit windy that means go and make a video where it's REALLY windy.

[@robfrasier9412]

Simply amazing...both you and the drone👍

[@richardharker2775]

Extreme test of electronic equipment there Ray. Very impressive.

[@Holynoise1977]

This is the best drone test i have seen ever. Great video and great wind test... And now i want the air 2

[@Dcrainmaker]

Thanks!

[@kroalex81]

I was waiting for this wind test awesome...thanks for the video ....I just order my mavic air 2

[@mickytheegs7940]

Great video i have been alittle worried to fly in really high winds. Good to know it can handle so much

[@flatheadprints]

thanks for the wind test and wow! Well done on your very confident flying. My adrenaline was flowing just watching you. I had a similar flight with my Parrot Anafi last fall outside of Glacier National Park in Montana during a snowstorm. I had similar difficulties landing as you did, Winds were 35mph gusting to 55 mph. I got some beautiful fall colors in the panorama of the 10K ft peaks. That storm dropped 51 inches of snow. fly on Mr DC Rainmaker...I ordered this the other day.

[@WillEDC]

Seriously you are the best drone channel. No one is actually testing !! Just reading out specs and fancy b roll. This is what we need to know

[@Dcrainmaker]

I'm all about pushing it to the limits!

[@Bauus1]

Man this is a really hard wind test for the drone and It handle it quite well. Thanks for this video!

[@codyclanton7508]

The perfect wind test. THANK YOU! 🤘

[@JaYoeNation]

really good quality review... said what needed to be said and showed us all the things we needed to see..

[@zurcfamily]

Excellent, excellent rest and review! Thanks!👍

[@gabrielesabbatino2460]

Brave as usual! Great test!

[@marcliebenberg9070]

This video convinced me to get the Air 2, many thanks!

[@bhagaths5315]

Thanks man 😍😍😍 really good Genuine test review.

[@thamesshylock5626]

The gimbal was surprisingly stable with that wind. The video taken by this drone is also amazingly stable.Thank you for the test.

[@davidwalker2402]

These tests are just so much more interesting than the boring range tests, great job, seriously impressed with how it handled that wind.

[@Dcrainmaker]

Thanks!!!

[@trickyricky1971]

In support of your camera i have liked and subscribed this vid and your channel. Just bought this thing and am excited to get it so i wanted to see the wind test. i appreciate you and your camera efforts.

[@Dcrainmaker]

Haha...thanks! I'm a bit worried about the GH5 camera. It actually hard shut-off exactly where the video ends. For realz.

[@jamarrpurnell7005]

I don't normally say things like this (clears throat) you're channel is my absolute favorite! Keep doing what you're doing and Thank You for doing it!!!

[@Dcrainmaker]

Thanks!!!

[@zoranstary7229]

Great, now I know that this toy is useful for shooting windsurfing and kiting for sure.... Thx buddy, this is by far your best vlog. 👏

[@Dcrainmaker]

Thanks!!!

[@sfluk7000]

Awesome! no matter it is an ad or not. Awesome!

[@trivo1887]

I am impressed with the footage during high wind. Gotta save money for it or wait for sale thou. Keep up good work !

[@mohdfamyabdulwahid3617]

Great wind test on that awesome Mavic Air 2

[@ijusticeplayz3257]

Bro, that was crazy!!! 😅 Couldn’t do that with my own drone though! Pretty impressed with how it handled everything. Thanks for testing it for us!👏🏻

[@davidburchettephotography6513]

Good info. I don’t think I would ever have tried in those conditions but it looks like it would be possible if there were some particular footage you wanted to get. The smoothness of the footage is amazing.

[@jesusaluz]

Extremely good review, congratulations 👊🏼👊🏼👊🏼

[@ridewyoming]

good test, thank you. I'm impressed by this little drone

[@MichaelMirkes]

amazing video man! really putting it all on the line! love it!!

[@phil95kiff12]

You are the best High Wind drone tester !!!! Thanks !!!

[@Dcrainmaker]

Thanks 👍

[@archie6371]

You're one gutsy guy! Loved the video man.

[@BeesBugsJapan]

Totally crazy! Loved it!

[@johanbester4484]

Great video...love the cool presentation....well done!!

[@jasonjahnkeinla]

Wow!! You the MAN!! I just ordered my Air2. Thx

[@Dcrainmaker]

Enjoy!

[@ezzytwo]

Hands down the best drone video on youtube!

[@Cuplex1]

Really? Hands down the best comment in youtube history! If you have only read about 5... Nothing wrong with the video at all but either your trolling or this is your first day at youtube.

[@emmsyTSUI]

this is amazing, thanks for the wind review!

[@pb9839]

Great test man!! Can’t wait to get mine

[@siny528i]

Awesome video! Good to know! I just got my new Mavic Air 2! Thanks a LOT!

[@rayjayhenry1498]

Great drone test on the wind. Thank you

[@rabiaaoude6839]

That's really awesome, keep the nice videos