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[@steevadams1750]

I'm Steev, I live in Australia, and I just ordered my first ever drone, a Mavic Air 2. I'm so excited about learning to fly and film etc.. oh, btw, I'm 56 so I just hope that I'm not too old to be starting this. ? Your videos have been extremely helpful for me so I thank you and I'll be subscribing to your channel for more info and help.

[@learningcameras]

Awesome!!! Thanks so much Steev

[@thephantomharanguer]

I'm 69 y.o. - no prob, you'll do fine, especially if you 'start slow' 🖖

[@holybabble]

I'm doing this for the first time too, and I'm 56 years old, and I bought this machine as well....we're practically twins! I'm already a pilot, but I wonder if that's actually a disadvantage.

[@ForTheForsaken]

im 29 and just bought the drone but after reading all these comments I feel like I just aged 30 years. No regrets frome me though

[@zachj.1917]

Never to old, iam 43 and not great with technology but yesterday just bought the same drone except the fly more combo… happy flying

[@mtmmf7632]

Man your video skills are getting crazy good, awesome colour, mad transitions, great music... no nonsense reviews... congratulations waiting for you to hit your 500k subscribers... great work Dan...

[@MrDarcy-OlMan]

Great review bro! I’m thinking of getting this for our motorcycle videos

[@thephantomharanguer]

I'm so happy you tried to explain the whole 48 megapixel v 12m pixel controversy

[@Huey_yang]

Yea I agree with the camera bug. It does it to me too... special with a video it’ll just be good light and then suddenly dark . And back to normal.

[@lionheart79]

Getting my mavic air 2 drone this week finally ...going to have a blast with it ...thanks for the video ...very informative.

[@06ridyn]

I got the mavic mini 2 played with it for 1 week and returned it. I found the fly more combo mavic air 2 for 650. No joke. A paawn shop had it brand new and had stickers and all and tags. They had no idea what they had. They sold it as the single one. I had all the accessories as well. Love this drone.

[@MikeSpeekman]

I have been flying my Mavic Air 2 for a few weeks and loving it!

[@jv8studios]

Nice how are things with the Mavic air recently? any cool shots?

[@907nvl]

Excellent review of the Mavic Air 2. Just received mine and I’m very pleased so far. Thanks 👍

[@UnorthodoxMiscellaneousVideos]

@907nvl - Would you tell it is better than Mini 2? Any flaws so far?

[@flyineyeaerialfpv5592]

I've had flaws with a brand new mavic air 2. In pre flight check since opening the box and setting up perfectly correctly it says esc error or esc overheating the moment the drone is powered on. It was intermittent at first but then wouldn't ever let me take off at very random times. Had to send it away about 5 days ago. Now its waiting time. Only owned it for a month. Sucks but what can you do

[@youngmac2008]

I took my Mavic Air 2 travelling Iceland for a month. Great drone! Unpredictable weather but still managed many epic shots.

[@thephantomharanguer]

@ ~ 5' the use of the word trickery is much appreciated

[@sergeantbilko7070]

My first time watching one of your videos and I really enjoyed it. A lot of good information that is useful compared to other reviewer videos I've seen. It's worth a thumbs up and a subscribe!

[@learningcameras]

Thanks so much!!! Means the world

[@venturasurfing]

Extremely well done video. Lots of pertinent info without the fluff. Direct, realistic and solid. Those are the words I find describe this video. Thank you very much. I am subscribing and liking.

[@learningcameras]

Much appreciated! Thanks Paul

[@TOURMANBOB]

One of the things I have found handy to do prior to flying my Mavic Mini, Mavic 2 Zoom or my Mavic Air 2 is to always think like a real aircraft pilot. File a flight plan in your mind, and prior to sending off the bird, anticipate RTH height, wind velocity checked with an app, and the course of the actual flight itself..ie over buildings, over water, any communication towers along the way. Once the drone is out of sight, never take your eyes off the screen (in my case an Ipad Mini 5), and never take risks just to get a shot that might put danger in the way of the drone. Don't push it into situations that you wouldn't do if your actual butt was on board !! Also, don't take off from any congested space where it will be difficult to land the drone if it is not in your control. And above all, don't push the limits of the battery. Remember, as real pilots say..."altitude is your friend". As a corollary to that I would add..."altitude is your friend and trees are your enemy".... These little drones are real aircraft just of a different type. Treat them as such. My long dead father who was a jet pilot most of his life always told me..."if you are in a car, and something goes wrong, you stop and roll to the side of the road. If you are in an aircraft, and something goes wrong, there is only one way that things go, and that is down".

[@RedNeckSurgeyTech]

Ipad5 mini huh... you must be very proud 👏 not like the others using phones. Especially the people that use Androids 🙄

[@edgarwoo]

Probably the best review for this and ultimately helped me make my decision to kop this. Great channel, just subscribed. Idk if it was my comp but the audio kept going in and out here from good levels to low.

[@learningcameras]

Thank you so much!!! Appreciate the sub Edgar

[@Rcman1223]

I’m glade I came across your video you give so much info . I’ve been so interested in getting into a drone and you have given a lot of great info

[@learningcameras]

Awesome! Thanks so much

[@mikedgodwin]

Great video Dan!

[@mevesko]

Thanks for your video Dan, very informative

[@tonygee3284]

Bought mine yesterday absolutely love it

[@Abbasestablishment]

is it best to buy for videos and how much does it cost please tell me

[@finleyyannick6714]

I feel so blessed learning most if not all the properties about the Mavic 2 I am Finley from cameroon 🇨🇲🇨🇲 and I just ordered my first Drone the DJI Mavic 2 I am so excited 😊

[@Mrigler1999]

I’m going to be treating myself to this! Can’t wait to be making videos 🙏

[@quijanoguillermo1632]

WAIT A SECOND - Before you get all excited about this drone THERE IS A MAJOR ISSUE: THE BATTERY... This company has made a great product full of features and cool software, but they have FAILED TO TELL YOU that the battery life that they tout as being 30 minutes is AT THE MOST 15 minutes. To make matters worse, their software does not recognize this and hasn't been written with a MANDATORY RETURN TO HOME command that sends the drone back before it FORCES IT TO LAND - like it happened to me when I was flying over the Rio Grand gorge canyon bridge and the drone was forced to land on a vertical 600 foot rock wall that is not accessible to the public and I lost the drone. This MANDATORY RETURN TO HOME would prevent people from wondering how much more fly time they have and simply end the flight and bring their aircraft back safely. I just lost $700 because this company FAILS TO COME CLEAN on how long this drone can fly for - AGAIN - THE BATTERY LIFE IS NO MORE THAN 15 OR 20 MINUTES - but because the battery goes faster when it is windy, or when the camera is being rotated or when a quick flight is initiated it has no way to tell you that. This review should be telling you this! I am infuriated with this product - which otherwise is great. It is like having a good friend... but he is dead - what is the point?

[@MadMax-cw3pn]

Compact, stable, user friendly so many pluses with the ma2. Wish I had this drone years ago on many my trips around Australia. Better late than never 👍

Extremely useful review, Dan. Thank you very much.

[@quijanoguillermo1632]

WAIT A SECOND - Before you get all excited about this drone THERE IS A MAJOR ISSUE: THE BATTERY... This company has made a great product full of features and cool software, but they have FAILED TO TELL YOU that the battery life that they tout as being 30 minutes is AT THE MOST 15 minutes. To make matters worse, their software does not recognize this and hasn't been written with a MANDATORY RETURN TO HOME command that sends the drone back before it FORCES IT TO LAND - like it happened to me when I was flying over the Rio Grand gorge canyon bridge and the drone was forced to land on a vertical 600 foot rock wall that is not accessible to the public and I lost the drone. This MANDATORY RETURN TO HOME would prevent people from wondering how much more fly time they have and simply end the flight and bring their aircraft back safely. I just lost $700 because this company FAILS TO COME CLEAN on how long this drone can fly for - AGAIN - THE BATTERY LIFE IS NO MORE THAN 15 OR 20 MINUTES - but because the battery goes faster when it is windy, or when the camera is being rotated or when a quick flight is initiated it has no way to tell you that. This review should be telling you this! I am infuriated with this product - which otherwise is great. It is like having a good friend... but he is dead - what is the point?

[@AerialImg]

This high brightness 1000 nit tablet seems to be the perfect companion to fly the Mavic Air 2 @t . I will love to see a review of this tablet.

[@herbcoleman8177]

very detailed and clear explanation of everything , i'm on my to get a DJI Air for Christmas ....Thanks

[@forevawhinnin445]

Great tutorial! Priceless information 👑⭐💥

[@CutieSparkling]

Beautiful Review, Excellent ~ Well Done

[@reelsolidfishing8820]

Hey, love your videos. Im debating between a mavic mini and a mavic air 2, mainly with the part about registering with the faa. I have a fishing channel and would like to add some cool drone shots to add some perspective. If I go with the mavic air 2, and am going to use the footage I capture in my youtube videos, would I have to register the drone as a commercial drone? Or can I just register as recreational? Im looking online and getting mixed answers. Would it be better to just go with the mini since I can avoid this whole headache? Thanks in advance :D

[@iamsarahgiina.a]

I appreciate this video sooooo much!!

[@thescatteredthought5807]

Excellent! Thank you for sharing!

[@whereistaras]

Thanks for incredible review. You've inspired me to buy a drone, and start a channel with drone videos)))

[@JoelRiveraMD]

Hey Dan unrelated question about white balance. Do you set white balance in a set or a weeding after al the lights are set up and gels are placed in the lights etc or do you do set white balance before all the lights/ gels etc are set up??

[@shadowliving6858]

Bought mine with fly more addition a week ago. Love It!

[@learningcameras]

Awesome!!! So glad you're enjoying it

[@Abbasestablishment]

can you tell that how does it works is it best to buy and how much does it cost please olease tell me

[@zachj.1917]

Hi Dan , just purchased my first drone and it was the mavic air 2 fly more combo…. Just putting it together and reading instructions, any tips for first time uses, cheers zach, from Perth, Western Australia 🇦🇺 ✌️

[@DimmyV]

Great review. Thank you.

[@MX-fv3hr]

What a great video, thanks!

[@mmgoodwings3981]

I just got my mavic air2 this week. Can't wait to get it flying!

[@TristanMaligDelta]

You're gonna love it 😀

[@nationalsecurityagency9453]

how did you get your certification? I’m looking into getting one

[@malladibalakrishna6226]

Do we need certification ?

[@malladibalakrishna6226]

Der is no certification in india V ve to fly illegally

[@cabterrot3574]

Got mine today. Can't wait to get it airborne.

[@Amidreamingnow]

My mavic air 2 doesn't have any issues.. i bought it by the time the last firmware update came, maybe bugs were fixed.. I don't have that darker video look you have here, nor noisy video etc. Do you still have those problems? 🤔

[@neyland94]

Thanks, Dan. This would be my first drone. Been trying to decide between the Mini 2 and the Air 2 and this review helped push me towards the Air 2. Now I just need to resist buying the smart controller, lol.

[@learningcameras]

Awesome! Hahaha, I haven't bought the controller yet but it's tempting! Just a bit expensive

[@zachj.1917]

@@learningcameras what’s the controller you talking about. , mine came with one.. what’s the difference

[@Santosss29]

@@zachj.1917 I think the smart controller comes with a built in screen so you don’t have to use your phone.

[@mickt6987]

Great video, Thank you

[@RedNeckSurgeyTech]

Great video. What are the black and white lines I see in the done footage?

[@gatman2300]

New to the channel... great video, have subscribed!

[@emmanuelmorales4121]

Really cool shots especially over the water. I wonder , have you ever tried one of the under water drones? Are they even worth the money?

[@flypic1098]

Won mine from Hobbymounts U.K. and upgraded to fly more combo. Expecting delivery tomorrow. Been flying Typhoon H for over 4 years. Bought a Mavic mini 2 weeks ago. Can't believe I won one ! Jim

[@JeffSpeers]

Will it allow you to shoot an auto panorama or a grid of photos in RAW to edit later? Or do I have to shoot them manually?

[@stianjarnass]

Thanks for this great and honest review🙏👋

[@shekartalluri]

Hello Dan, Really wonderful Video. I just wanted to understand 2 points, hope you can help here. 1. In Obstacle sensing, does it consider water as obstacle in case of manual landing ? 2. In Follow me mode, can we do manual landing which is different from takeoff place ? Thanks in Advance for your clarifications.

[@jorgefernandez4806]

Looking into this drone for upgrade. I now fly a Parrot Bebop 2

[@marquistoliver8571]

Jacksonville. I know that beach and a few areas

[@armisis]

Thanks just ordered mine

[@NgamThoiGian]

Impressed! That's great! We have to own it.

[@AdamU1016]

I was pleasantly surprised while watching your video to find out you ride the EUC too! EUC is the life. I am debating between the Mavic Air 2 or the Skydio 2. Great video by the way!

[@learningcameras]

I do lol. Nice! Thanks Adam

[@xtoorgaming3982]

The Hair Vaseline game of this guy is strong ..... :D

[@unclemarky3]

alo lindo video deseo que sigan haciendo material de calidad!!! Voy a continuar mirando sus creaciones. Les envio un abrazo nos estamos viendo 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽

[@daveycrockettla]

Which one would you recommend for night videography?

[@frankpearman2173]

As others mentioned below, thanks for posting a very informative video! I am new to the drone world. At 6:30 into the video, you mentioned "at identical settings, it is shooting darker images by one stop". I am so glad you mentioned this! I have watched many Mavic Air 2 videos - and nobody has brought that up (that I know of) until you did. In one particular video, "DJI Mini 2 vs Mavic Air" 2 by Jake Sloan - Jake is shooting in Alaska and at 2:27 uses split-screen to demonstrate and compare the differences between the cameras. That segment and other videos is captions showing comparing the 2 drones. The DJI Mini videos and stills are so much better it is phenomenal! OK, enough about that - you mentioned that to resolve this "bump the ISO up". Will this have to be done every time I start the drone - or can this be set in the DJI Fly app?

[@learningcameras]

Thanks! So if you are using auto for your video and photo settings, the camera will automatically adjust for the fact that it is pulling in less light. If you are shooting manual video, you will just make the adjustment in your video settings

[@achilleassartori7274]

hi if you have 600 dollars would you put the money on a used phantom 4 pro or a dji mini 2 new from the store?

[@NgamThoiGian]

Thank you for the review.

[@barrettpepper9045]

Great video! I’m trying to decide between the Air 2 and the 2 Zoom. Would primarily be using it for deer recovery in Kansas during bow hunting season. It can get quite windy up there so my question is do you think the Air 2 can handle windy conditions ok or should I go for the bigger 2 zoom? Also do you know if you can use an iPad for the screen with the Air 2? Thanks

[@learningcameras]

So the Air 2 can definitely handle some pretty big winds. I'm pretty sure the difference is just a couple mph so very close. I'm not sure if you can actually hold a tablet in the controller but I believe there is a 3rd party accessory to allow it.

[@Laagnioloy]

Good day, have you noticed that Bypass mode is disable while flying since 1.4.0 update? Im in 4k 30fps and BYPASS mode is on and is working fine but after a ninutes of flying and i checked settings then SAFETY I saw that BYPASS is disable and cannot be tapped to turn it ON, im forced to land and check still wont be tapped, i turn off the air craft and on again and its there., maybI know your thoughts about this? is it a bug of new update? Thank for your serious reply☺️☺️

[@adarshrpillai2192]

Bro will you suggest a best overall camera between 60k to 85k

[@Shaggy_Scooby_Doo]

Do you need hold RC in your hand in Tracking mode?

[@DroneCowboy.59]

Thank you for the great instructional videos!

[@learningcameras]

Appreciate that!

[@marcusboyd2376]

I also bought the smart controller last month. I like that better than using my phone.

[@LetsG0BrandonFJB]

Can you please explain a little more how do I shoot in 12 megapixel mode.

[@mariaflores68]

Just got mine still learning to go use is

[@Culperrr]

One problem that I seem to have is the noisy footage that I am getting. ISO is at 100, yet I still get noisier videos. I have heard with 4 people who had this issue, sent their drone back, and got a new one, and the issue was fixed. Its weird.

[@TheAviationistKhizr]

Try set ISO to auto?

[@unknownsaiyan2.027]

Now is the remote compatible with iPhone?

[@jorbontabugsy]

Very nice video thanks I plan to buy the mini 2 a silly question for u maybe but I have a doubt about distance dji claim 10 km it mean 5 km go and 5 back right... let me know asap.please

[@learningcameras]

Hey, so theoretically I believe they mean 5km in a straight line but I've never been able to get more than about 1km where I live. Not sure why...interference in my area or something else but I typically see signal cuts long before the limit

[@iced_out_hello493]

Can you use vr head set for these?

[@CaptainFalcon07]

I was checking this one out, might be my first drone

[@yolo525]

The vibes in this vid are awesome bro

[@learningcameras]

Appreciate that!

[@tommyjames5290]

thanks! awesome review

[@jv8studios]

I agree! Im using the mini 2 atm and its really good ! one day i will purchase the mavic air

[@rolandjohnsonii3418]

Great vid. Do you ever have issue with the the Air 2 causing your phone screen to darken due to overheating? This has been a big prob for me as I never experience with Mavic 2 pro, Mavic Pro or Phantom series. Any feedback would be appreciated.

[@learningcameras]

Thanks! I have not even had that happen. Maybe turn off the setting where your remote will also charge your phone

[@THESOMEWHERETRIBE]

Just bought ours today, keen for our first road trip.

[@malladibalakrishna6226]

How much does it cost ?

[@musicfordronevideos]

Thanks for this review. High quality bro💪

[@learningcameras]

Appreciate that!

[@musicfordronevideos]

@@learningcameras keep up the great work 💪😁

[@Foonkyeaa]

Cam you mount your gopro on it

[@whocadikarwallamos3544]

Thank you!!

[@lordjohnsadventures2085]

What size SD card do you recommend?

[@MACTEPHOUSE]

Благодарю за обзор, купили Mavic Air 2, летаем, радуемся 😀

[@marcusboyd2376]

I love mine, been flying it a few months. I don't know how to get sound at all though.

[@flyineyeaerialfpv5592]

Doesn't record sound as you would only hear motors buzzing. People add in the sound in post editing. Some choose music some choose sounds to fit the scene. I.E. flying past a waterfall someone would add the sound of rushing water or something.

[@waddac2]

Great video Brother. I am wanting to buy Air 2 Combo kit in a week or two..... So, is it the best to buy for now as I am a newbie?

[@learningcameras]

Thanks!!! So yeah, it really is the best you can buy right now. Highly recommend picking it up from B&H as well: bhpho.to/2X2nv09 but Amazon has it for the same price as well: amzn.to/2X14hIo

[@bro-yh2gw]

How long does the battery last!

[@ehyang3775]

I think I choose your recommendation on your KZbin vloggers mavic drone 🤗

[@OneStudPuppy]

Hey Dan, do you think the whole drop darker is something that can be fixed in a firmware update? Or you think this is a hardware limitation?!

[@OneStudPuppy]

Daytona 6263 I must have missed that part. We’re some distractions while watching

[@jch8175]

Really enjoyed the vid. I hope you continue to make more review vids similar to this one. Subbed and liked.

[@learningcameras]

Thank you so much!

[@OurLadyoftheGulfCatholicChurch]

Great review. I am going to get this drone based on your review. BTW - what camera did you use to record this review? Your video is very crisp. Great Job!

[@learningcameras]

Awesome!!! Thanks. So actually it was shot with the Nikon Z6 although the Z6II just came out with a few video improvements: bhpho.to/34S69GS

[@michaelweeks9273]

That controllers are beast I have the mini too the most I had it out to maybe 12,000 13,000 ft still really good range

[@dronesdenmark]

Nice Review

[@LifeWithBillSiff]

Thanks For the video Thumbs up

[@whoyoum]

Hi Dan, thanks for great video. I am newbie, just got drone and a little confused about rules. They say in Florida you can not fly on the beach and over people but in your video it looks like you can. Can you explain it, please. Greatly appreciate your help!

[@learningcameras]

I'm not aware of any rule that says you can't fly on a beach personally. There are airport restrictions in quite a few places but usually you are good if you are below a certain altitude, at least 2-4 miles, and I can usually get permission straight from the kittyhawk app. I don't fly over random people either...the car I was tracking was the car I was in and all the people seen in this video are either personal friends or family.

[@whoyoum]

@@learningcameras Thank you so much👌✌

[@Doogsay]

Hi Dan - 2 Qs: that beach shot at 9:30 was excellent quality (to my untrained eye). Did you do much to it post, or was it straight out the drone that way? Also, the Pro 2 I think has a feature where you take a vid or a hyperlapse and it will track the alt, path etc and you can set it to take the exact same route later on so you can take the same exact vids during night and day. Does the Air 2 have that?

[@brightypg3d988]

Yes it does sorry for late but better late than never

[@TakeOffTime]

Dan, Thank you for the great instructional videos, I plan to get one soon. My wish list for DJI are side sensors and a flotation device (i.e. expandable small balloon?) for over water flights. Just a wish, it's awesome just as it is!

[@learningcameras]

Thanks! That's a really interesting idea!!!

[@TakeOffTime]

@@learningcameras Hey Dan, can the Air 2 be flown just using the phone's data connection? Do I have to keep the Wi-Fi active to operate? If not, isn't just data more better a connection regardless of minutes cost. BTW I have only IPhone & IPads. Thank you for the great videos, your time and consideration

[@DroningaboutIreland]

@@TakeOffTime it doesn't use data or WiFi it uses Ocusync 2.0 so no cost at all, infact I don't think any drone uses mobile data or WiFi to fly, other drones use a modified WiFi to connect to the controller but not like WiFi in your home.

[@TakeOffTime]

REDKN1GHT 19 thank you for your help, as a beginner to this great hobby, I want learn as much as I can. It’s an expensive hobby and it deserves all my efforts to learn how to fly responsibly. I really appreciate your time and consideration. My MA 2 will arrive in a couple of days (or weeks) from DJI. HFTA! 😎👍

[@DroningaboutIreland]

@@TakeOffTime no problem I'm a beginner myself, just watch all the tutorials and check out FlytPath on KZbin, Aldryn is the best, happy flying ✈️👍

[@thelifeofbrentin6241]

have the mini and the air 2 both cap range around 400meters bit of a shame but the technology is cool. Did switch between 2.5 and 5GHZ so i dunno maybe outside interference

[@debaratihalder2917]

What a excellent video man ..

[@learningcameras]

Thanks so much!!!

[@traydogyo]

I am looking at purchasing a drone to tag along on my wife's photoshoots. I mostly just want to get some cool shots of the locations and maybe some video of her taking pictures down on the ground. I have found someone selling a used Inspire 1 v2 in amazing condition! It has tons of accessories including 6 batteries, x3 camera and x5 w/ lens. I talked him down to $1300 for everything. I have also been looking at the mavic air 2 and found another person selling a pre-owned fly more combo for $800. What does everything think would be best for what I will use it for?

[@davenine5007]

Great review, thank you for posting.

[@forevawhinnin445]

Excellent review.

[@lornacarter1626]

What do you do if you have drones over your house how do you find out what they want or what they're doing

[@learningcameras]

There is no way I know of. But keep in mind if it is these small drones, they have super wide angle lenses so they typically can't see details like people or smaller objects unless they are REALLY close

[@shehzadmohamedshehzad7639]

love the drone