DJI Mavic Air 2 ZOOM!!! Updated Firmware v01.00.0340 Available

[@chrisgrove569]

Keep your finger on the 2x on the screen and a slider comes up for smooth zoom

[@manuelmonge527]

Hey i just updated my mavic air 2 but i cant find the zoom function .

[@trains2057]

@@manuelmonge527 same here

[@johnlocklear]

@@manuelmonge527 same for me

[@johnlocklear]

@@manuelmonge527 I deleted the DJI Fly app on my IOS and reinstalled it. Then I put a new fullt charge battery in the drone. I was then prompted to update my battery. After the battery update was complete I clicked video, and it showed me a 4k zoom and a 4k wide option. After I selected 4k zoom I went back to just the regular screen showing what you were going to be filming. Right to the left of the record button was the 1x option and when I clicked on it it showed 2x and viola. It zoomed in the 2x . Hope this help

[@Andyk10101]

@@johnlocklear Not seeing the zoom at all anywhere. On .340 nor the left right gimble pan.

[@jimmyburks4345]

This is huge stuff! great how to again!!!! I'm using my MA2 for videoing soccer practices, scrimmages, and games. I just tried it out this morning and now I can stay away from the players and use the zoom capabilities and the touch screen gimbal control to one follow the play and also to keep the noise from the drone at a distance. The 4:1 is incredible!!!! I was just starting to think about buying a Mavic Zoom but now no need!

[@ricardoorozco1723]

Awesome update breakdown. All I had noticed was the battery icon changed but had no idea I all these other features had also been upgraded! Great content, keep it coming!

[@DroningaboutIreland]

Wow fantastic news thanks for the heads up, the Mavic Air 2 is the gift that keeps on giving props to DJI and congrats on the 200k Aldryn, the only way is up for your channel, by far the best on KZbin thank you 👏👏👏

[@randallharshman437]

Just found your channel and the information has been invaluable in my decision to buy the Mavic Air 2. Thank you. I hope the DJI Smart Controller gets some love for the Mavic Air 2.

[@JevenDovey]

Thanks for the update! That Zoom function is HUGE! No reason to get the 2 Zoom anymore.

[@FlytPath]

Crazy what you get for this price range

[@JevenDovey]

@@FlytPath Looking forward to what DJI does with the Mavic 3.

[@FlytPath]

Jeven Dovey gonna be scary

[@Dylangreat123]

With an actual zoom lense you don’t lose image quality when you zoom so it all depends on what you’re trying to do.

[@BigFireDave]

Thanks for keeping us updated on the mavic air 2 updates, It has now taken the top of my want list. 8-)

[@keith-knittel]

Love that DJI is adding so many features and improving existing ones to the Mavic Air 2 with these firmware updates! Thanks for going over these, watching this as I download the new update!

[@egegg5916]

Best description of new features so far on you tube thanks !

[@FlytPath]

Appreciate that

[@Andyk10101]

Agree hands down the best.

[@cigarnationwarriors3981]

Sweet job highlighting this fantastic FW update. The Air 2 keeps getting better. Thanks for this one A.

[@FlytPath]

It does keep getting better

[@cigarnationwarriors3981]

FlytPath Aldryn, thanks buddy🚁👍👍

[@marcacevedo595]

Totally awesome and impressive review. Made me want to go and buy this drone today and test the upgrades. Keep up the fantastic work before you know it you’ll be at the million subs.

[@FlytPath]

Thanks a ton!

[@JeffBeck85]

Wow, this drone just keeps getting better! I bought mine just a week ago and it feels like my timing was perfect! Loving your channel. I just subscribed, great work!

[@FlytPath]

Thanks, will do!

[@robertlinva9503]

Thanks for this update. I'm glad I saw this as I had updated my firmware a week or more ago and didn't think there'd be another update. Very helpful guidance in this. Thank you

[@wltdDOTtech]

Awesome update. I bet some motocross KZbinrs complaining about the tilt when going full throttle in sport mode are happy too.

[@samgab]

Now that there is a digital zoom feature on the Air 2, it would be cool if they would also build into the Fly App Quickshots, a digital Dolly Zoom version of their "Dolly Zoom" feature that is on the Mavic 2 Zoom! No reason why this couldn't be enabled using Digital Zoom. It's possible to do it using post editing, but I don't have those skills...

[@FlytPath]

That would be cool

[@pawekrotowski8970]

dolly zoom is impossible with digital zoom - dolly zoom is based on changing focal length and distance to the target

[@samgab]

@@pawekrotowski8970 No it's not impossible, I've seen it done. You keep the subject of the shot the same size in frame using digital zoom while moving the perspective by changing the position of the camera, ie moving the drone away. The result is almost the same as with physical zoom, but there's some loss of resolution.

[@seamydobbsno1]

@@samgab Hi Sam, yes you can do the digital version you're referring to but it is way different and no where near as effective as the real dolly zoom!!

[@hdemetri]

I did it in Imovie and came out great. It's really easy. Look up a tutorial on you tube.

[@akflex]

Dang Aldryn, you were all over that firmware update! The other boys will be playing catch up with you... Nicely played!

[@akflex]

My firmware update says it is V01.00.0340 178.28MB. Slightly different from your V01.00.0310. At least that's what is says while it's currently installing.

[@dewroc66]

akflex me too ! .0340

[@TECHDRONEMEDIA]

Lol, true - and not having a MA2 will make it even harder - great job :-)

[@digiworld8681]

its not a damn contest relax dude people always wanna divide instead of working together to build smh!!!

[@akflex]

@@digiworld8681 So you're bent out of shape because I gave Aldryn a compliment for getting MA2 firmware info out to the drone community first? Wow, you need to get a life, bro!

[@robtcrider]

Very cool. This officially makes the Air 2 the best drone you can buy right now! Just gotta wait to get my refresh replacement on Tuesday Cannot wait look forward to ask these new features! Love your videos btw keep up great work 👍

[@chriss7393]

crash n burn?

[@CreatEdd]

Best review of this firmware update I have seen on YT. Thanks for this one! 👍🏼

[@FlytPath]

My pleasure!

[@joelhenry8459]

That was fast ! Thanks for this review, before I check it by myself (my drone is stored in my RV since I can't fly it in my city). Awesome work by Dji and great review ! Thank you !

[@mark_barrentine]

Yes, Hyperlapse 4K WITH 2 second intervals instead of 6 secs with 8K. I did verify the prevent lateral flying feature (right stick left/right) you can still turn by using yaw (left stick left/right).

[@Nathan.Manchester]

Excellent update- I cant believe how great this drone is - mine is coming on Tuesday 👍👍

[@supremeautomotive6749]

Lol mine to will be here today

[@Nathan.Manchester]

@@supremeautomotive6749 I just got mine I haven't taken it out yet as I just got in from work

[@AtortAerials]

Drone N love mine too so much ordered another one!

[@Nathan.Manchester]

@@AtortAerials 🤣🤣🤣

[@scott9107]

I just got mine last Wednesday, this drone is incredible! I am hopeful for future updates as well.

[@roknboker]

The task library is such a cool way to do day to night hyper lapses or season hyper lapse

[@AndreaBuondonno]

Theoretically if I record at 1080p and "zoom" at 2X I shouldn't have any image quality loss considering a half inch 4K sensor.

[@dondupuis4007]

Thought I had a problem with my magic air 2, because I had no ability to fly sideways, after watching you video I check out my drone and didn't realize I had side flying turned off. What a relief to find out, thank you. Great video...

[@BPunin]

Another cool little tip - you can press and hold the “fn” button while turning the gimbal wheel for a smooth zoom

[@airbro808hi5]

Saw that.. AWESOMENESS

[@connor25]

Excellent!

[@owpeterj]

Brian Puninske but that didn’t work for me today - I hope it will. Great machine anyway Revised - it works and is way better than screen control. thx

[@hvailjr]

What an incredible update. Thanks, Aldryn for getting on this update so quickly

[@FlytPath]

No problem 👍

[@BIGDRONEFLYER77RC]

It works great, thanks for the update. I never Received any notification for the update.

[@redzeppelinuk]

Great video as always Aldryn 🤘 When I first saw the notification, I figured it was an update to the Mavic 2 Zoom, so skipped it, but as I saw the buzz building on forums etc, I came back here because I knew it was the best place for some solid information 👍 Congrats on the 200K - should be way more, but I'm sure it will be soon enough.

[@FlytPath]

Thanks! Will do!

[@Dan-dy2mp]

I just purchased this drone less than a week ago, what a nice surprise with the update! I feel like I won a lottery!

[@AtortAerials]

Thanks man! Not sure when I saw this initially I thought was for Mavic 2 Zoom not Air 2....stoked! Really want the smart controller already though!!! Congrats on 200K....I’m excited about almost getting to 1K! 😄

[@dougOptics]

Just got my Air 2 yesterday. Nice to get the update right after activation. Great video.

[@FlytPath]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@Ben-qx6co]

Thanks for the video! I don't regret buying it, updates keep getting better 🔥

[@hiflite2925]

I love this drone! Definitely getting my money’s worth, with all these new features. Love the new Zoom feature. Wow.

[@spadesshadow]

I just bought a air 2 as my first drone. I picked it because of a lot of your videos. I love your work keep at it and thanks

[@onehomeslice]

Just bought my Mavic Air 2, love it. Thanks for the videos, they’ve been a huge help and steered me toward buying it, great job

[@FlytPath]

Great to hear!

[@smitty8431]

What an update! So sick!

[@FlytPath]

I know right

[@SCAerialsSteveCarpenter]

YAHOO, Aldryn, Thank you for this excellent video update for the Mavic Air 2. These updates are fantastic, especially the ZOOM function, WOW! Nicely Done, Adryn, this quick tutorial overview is very helpful and much appricated. Take Care and Safe.

[@FlytPath]

Such an amazing machine for its price.

[@SCAerialsSteveCarpenter]

FlytPath Yes it is, Aldryn! The only thing missing for me is the ability to livestream directly from the controller/App like you can from the Go4 App. RTMP Custom App.

[@airbro808hi5]

What a great update. Thank you for all the info. Excited to see your video for the active track. Notification on✅

[@808enrico]

I'm so glad I ran across this channel!

[@FlytPath]

Welcome Eric

[@AlvaroGalvisReyes]

Thanks....first to show us the firmware update with real examples. Looking forward to see more depth testing about Waypoint function and active track at low altitude.

[@Icantdrive55]

My original Mavic Pro also has digital zoom and it came out in 2016. I’m glad they are still adding functionality to the Air 2.

[@ziplock5330]

I was on the fence with the ma2 and mav zoom went with the ma2 ... I'm so happy with this update

[@tophertech]

Thanks for the heads up on the firmware update! FYI, DJI App likes to use phone signal over Wi-Fi, can cause slow firmware updates. Put iPhone in Airplane mode and then turn Wi-Fi on. 100% faster and more reliable download. Thanks again for all you do for us!

[@anthonychrismartin7888]

Absolutely Fantastic! Found if you tap and scroll up when you are changing zoom it gives you a scale where you can sent zoom manually.

[@ronnynitz8415]

How could you be so fast in informing us about this update? You're really awsome!

[@patrickoneill1011]

Glad to see the fix with the Gimbal Drop Issue! Awesome Firmware Update! 👍

[@FlytPath]

You and me both!

[@anthonyk27]

This drone just keeps getting better and better. ZOOM!!!!! Really

[@BOKI797]

FlyPath that was a Great Video ! I'm glad they added more Features ! Thanks for the Nice Video !

[@FlytPath]

Glad you enjoyed!

[@djekidd]

Wow This is another Great Video, all around, examples and all, Thank you for this, very very informative on this new firmware Can’t wait to update my Air 2.

[@MaximumDiver]

Super nice upgrade. Thanks to the DJI team for releasing this firmware and thanks Aldryn for the heads up! :)

[@FlytPath]

👍👍

[@petesmith1392]

Fantastic explanation and demos! Great to see Mavic has addressed pretty all my initial concerns and added more! Like you I never expected zoom 😊

[@FlytPath]

Glad it was helpful!

[@grjlynch]

1st class video as always, thanks. Glad that DJI rolled out in the UK as well.

[@left8em]

This drone is getting better and better

[@MarkRWN]

Thanks for the information Aldryn. As ever the information is informative and useful. Can't wait to get out and try the new updates!

[@captjack2112]

Wow just Wow My first real Drone and it just keeps getting better and better

[@LuisMarquez80]

Wow, this drone keeps getting better and better

[@FlytPath]

That’s what I’m saying

[@jimmybondy3678]

Many thanks Aldryn. Great video! Greetings from Germany

[@AkaDaOne]

Left right movement is disable because the drone doesn't have side sensors. It's limiting the movement of the drone lessening the chances of crashing. If you move forward or backward sensors are functional. If you yaw left or right you are pivoting on a point, not likely to crash. But when you move sideways there is that possibility of crashing, no sensors no camera. I believe this feature is more for beginners.

[@Macros1971]

Some AWESOME updates! Thanks for bringing us up to speed!

[@FlytPath]

Any time!

[@AllenHartford]

@Chris Grove if you hold the function button and use the gimbal rotation dial you can get smooth zoom in/out from 1x to 4x in 1080p or up to 2x in the other resolutions.

[@PatrickConlon]

Another very useful update, thanks for the inputs. Keep it up,you're doing great!

[@StokedForTravel]

Have they reinstated the ability to turn off landing detection for safer hand catching yet? Its great they've added yaw controls back in (such a handy feature!) but downward sensor controls would be great too!

[@kirtbreaux8321]

i wonder if the mavic mini tape trick would work on the air 2?

[@supremeautomotive6749]

Just put it in sport mode to land

[@StokedForTravel]

@@supremeautomotive6749 good work around!

[@lukas.1558]

@@supremeautomotive6749 The downward positioning system is still activated in sport mode

[@sjmphotonyc]

Mavic Air 2 is like an evolving beast. Just dominating.thanks for this great vid bro.

[@FlytPath]

Couldn't agree more!

[@Thanosrh]

Very nice video as always!! Big fan of you!! The new update is fantastic 😁😁

[@FlytPath]

Thank u

[@adoboexplorersuk5854]

Thank you DJI and Aldrin now I’m even more in love with my Mavic Air 2

[@FlytPath]

Great to hear!

[@DanielCarrazana]

Love how they keep adding features. Don’t think I will ever buy a Drone that’s not a DJI

[@TerryMcGearyScotland]

Haven't got one yet. But when I do...

[@mavic5149]

great video. Thank you for your service for our drone community

[@FlytPath]

You bet

[@milosmilosavljevic3681]

Thanks for keeping on top of the detailed info!

[@dmisha5437]

Man, DJI just a great company, thanks for the video!

[@FlytPath]

No doubt!

[@old_lion]

Well done video. There is a lot of time and work involved. Thanks for that.

[@Anthonycali925]

Thanks for the video really making me want to buy the air 2 now, the update got what i been waiting for.

[@stefanpetersen9249]

Wow this is great news , Thanks for the video , I will no update my MA2. All the best from Thailand

[@denniscruz74]

Thank for the video I needed that and as always awesome work

[@napalmparty]

Thanks for this vid My Mavic Air 2 just came in the mail today!

[@907nvl]

One of your best! Thanks 👍

[@FlytPath]

Wow, thanks!

[@aaargyrou]

Hi Aldryn! Thank you for mentioning that the gimbal will go some degrees down when the aircraft is in sports mode. I have seen this on my Mavic Mini and I thought that it was the wind that pushes the gimbal down. Any new update on Mavic Mini?

[@EvidenceofaFabulousLife]

Thanks Aldryn! I was just going to play with the new gimble settings today! Now I have a lot more to play with! I wonder if you can zoom in prior to using "follow me" mode. That would be awesome for the mountain bike footage! I'll give it a go! Cheers!

[@EvidenceofaFabulousLife]

I can confirm the zoom works in all modes, including follow me, spotlight and POI etc. Amazing!

[@CHDrones]

one of the best if not the best drone youtubers here. i have made my own channel all about drones too

[@d-op1502]

I just purchased the air 2 last week. Loving it! I noticed some guys run with the grid lines on the screen. What is the purpose and /or preference to have the lines? Thanks. Great video as always.

[@kirtbreaux8321]

Just add to your video, I figured out you can control the amount of zoom by touching and holding the zoom icon, this will bring up a dial that will enable you to smoothly zoom in and out.

[@teamloony]

Very cool video about this update. I’m going to do my update right now. Awesome!

[@FlytPath]

Have fun!

[@CraigLewis]

Thanks for keeping on top of the detailed info.

[@Chris-74]

Really enjoy your videos, thanks for the info and work you put into them

[@christiancutler9988]

Nice job! Thanks for the updates review!

[@otrebor7631]

Thanks for the updates.

[@swsquadfan1]

Thx FlytPath, great video. Got my MA2 in the sky. These were great addition s to this drone. Keep us informed. 👍

[@FlytPath]

You got it!

[@jayvito86]

im just amazed with all the feature it have at the current price point. i wish Dji would let us fully customize our sticks mode layout other than im really enjoy flying the mavic air 2

[@FlytPath]

I hope so too!

[@berlib0102]

excellent presentation video of this essential firmware update! Many thanks! Maybe one day we will also have a digital zoom on the Osmo Pocket and the Osmo Action... Wait'n see...

[@FlytPath]

Glad it was helpful!

[@forestweston5055]

Sure wish the updated obstacle avoidance update would have come 1 day earlier! My MA2 crashed itself into a large (1” diameter) cable yesterday while in the middle of an active track. (In Normal mode, all sensors on.) broke the camera face and bottom plate pretty bad. Today, it is off to the DJI hospital in California. I was supposed to shoot a wedding with it this weekend. 😩

[@Temersson]

Great video, as always! So accurate and to the point! Thank you so much again for great content!

[@FlytPath]

Thanks again!

[@campyonfoot]

Flying up mine today! Excited to test out the new zoom feature!!

[@FlytPath]

Hope you enjoy it!

[@willddaniels]

I find your content awesome. I am looking at getting into rec. drone flying and getting the Maciv Air 2 as my first drone by Xmas.

[@EduarFilms]

glad to see this update coming out! Awesome new features! Just couple weeks ago I decided to get the Mavic Air 2 after having my Mavic Pro for over 3 years now. I love all the new features it comes with! I actually just released a comparison Mavic Air 2 vs Mavic Pro 1 if anyone is interested!

[@davebeasley9060]

That was fast . I was looking for help for the new update. Thanks

[@FlytPath]

Glad to help

[@anthonywarwick6090]

I bought a Mavic Air 2 amazing drone for the price. This guys reviews are great.

[@FlytPath]

Great to hear!

[@georgea.1491]

DJI states it’s “lossless” zoom. Can you make comparison by using the digital zoom and post production zooming?

[@mu-ma-in]

Come on, no digital zoom can be lossless. A complex algorithm in post will do better at the cost of hardware power and/or calculation time. "SuperScale" in Davinci Resolve comes to my mind (pretty fast) or even AI scaling like Topaz labs (really slow).

[@MacBookAir-cu4fb]

Ulrich Martin Plank it can be (sort of). It’s called a „crop“ rather than a zoom. The Mavic air 2 has a 48mp Sensor. This is much more than 4K (8k to be exact). So if you just use less of the sensor (let’s say the middle) with 12MP, the area of the sensor which is used is smaller. This means only the light that hits this area of the sensor is processed to a video. This means it is zoomed in while still having a 4K picture. There are plenty of downsides which do actually reduce the quality a little bit but it’s definitely much much better than zooming in in post afterwards.

[@omrykrower4204]

Very good videos. They are understandable and clear. Thank you.

[@scott9107]

Great channel, i'm new to drones so your content is super helpful. Thank you.

[@FlytPath]

Glad to help!

[@ShurThing]

Impressive update!

[@FlytPath]

Yes so many new features this week alone. Crazy

[@cozmiccaptures]

great lesson, helpful tips. less than a month with my first ever drone (second-handed) yeah, learning while I fly it ;)