DJI Mavic Mini problem with the prop guards on - wind blows it away!

[@rickstirling7045]

Prop guards add 20% additional weight load plus interference with prop thrust. Only use prop guards INDOORS!

[@-Burs]

Thanks for the video. I wonder if Mini 2/SE would handle it better since they have stronger wind resistance? Thinking of whether to get one or not..

[@toomastsamoot6549]

perhaps limitations are also set in because with prop guards the drone becomes heavier than 249 grams

[@tomeaston2962]

It’s limited in payload mode kzbin.info/www/bejne/jGGsnYd7rsl3q5Y

[@George9376]

Yes I also had the same experience, my mini got blown away about 800 meters with the prop guards on, luckily I was able to recover it. But never again will I fly outdoors with them on. You'll have to do your own visual obstacle avoidance.

[@RBsGadgetReviews]

So the prop guards are practically useless

[@ozanyildirim]

@@RBsGadgetReviews Actually it is really helpful if you are practicing interior. I am using it for filming indoors. Without the prop guard I would brake my propellers hundred times already.

[@VigneshPT]

I agree with you about the wind + propellor guards. There is an option to turn off the payload mode enabling you to go further than 100m.

[@theob2626]

But how

[@Matanumi]

It'll auto turn on sensing weight and wind... It's just not safe to fly with threw outdoors in wind especially

[@hotlobsterrocks1778]

I think the prop guards are good for low level fast shots like in a forest or something like that.

[@1111guogang]

Thank you for sharing. I just have the same problem today.

[@DROSELLRealtor]

I believe prop guards are used for first time users to become familiar and become proficient in the flying of the Mavic Mini -- Once one gets accustomed to the many features and maneuvers then the prop guards can be taken off. It is used like training wheels on a bicycle. Sharing thoughts! Bought a new one and first time drone user, to use in my real estate business:-)!

[@howfull]

Thanks for you video - I have had a similar experience! Except that my drone landed itself very quickly. Luckily this was close to me and now damage was done. I also got a number of messages regarding payload. This behaviour was only apparent after upgrading to version 0400 firmware so I have no reinstalled V0300. I have yet to test whether this has solved the problem

[@philgilmer18]

Great info, wish I seen this and a few others before! Major factors like "winds aloft" which can be much stronger and of course gusting can be problematic, especially with prop guards installed. I like to take mine for a spin around beer-thirty taking off and landing from my table top on the veranda... 🙄 so I leave the prop guards on, and only fly like this when it's not too windy! Regardless, my mini flying maniac will frequently report payload mode/limited flight mode (which can be turned back off at the bottom of the safety menu) and high wind. Good advice is check winds aloft at take off and generally plan for return with the wind at lower altitude.... And practice a few hand catches in case the wind kicks up unexpectedly!

[@tjcben1]

There's an payload option in the settings. I don't know if that helps at all with prop guards installed. I was also told the the guards are for indoor use only. Also quite dissatisfied with this limitation.

[@RBsGadgetReviews]

Not sure if it can be turned off manually after it was turned on automatically. But that does not help anyway with the wind resistance unfortunately.

[@MarioVerzosa]

On the safety settings you will see advance safety settings at the very bottom and a toggle which says payload mode, toggle this on when using prop guards and flying in a windless environment

[@DBisAltair]

Hey my first mavic mini crashed on its maiden flight because it drifted into a tree with propguards on. The propguards got caught in the branches but the mini was tilting and in an attempt to stabilaize itself it flipped over and fell onto cement from about 5 meters up. When I recovered it I found that the gimbal came off the drone and the cable connecting it was torn. The prop guards are more of a hinderance and a will not save the drone from a fall. I think they should only be used for indoor flights where theres no wind and a higher chanve of hitting the props against a wall. Ive since got a new mini and have never put the propguards on. Its perfect without them.

[@mooseyman74]

I had the guards on as it is my first drone and glad I did they protected it a couple of times. I was alarmed when the wind picked up and it started being dragged away! Also the battery lasted about 15 minutes which took me by surprise. Payload mode came on automatically. I realize now from reading these comments what the limitations are, there should be a warning sticker on the prop guards by the manufacturer

[@Blueskyver]

You are very right to report this issue. These prop guards weight 50 grams ie. 20% more weight is added to the mini and when it has to fight strong gusty winds this is too much for its motors. Their use should be limited to indoors or when there is no wind outdoors and the quad should not be flown very high, not above 20 to 25 meters max.

[@anwarss-r9z]

Yes agree. I had the same drifting issue with a moderate wind. Good video. Thank you for sharing.

[@1220TOM]

Oh finally found a video that explains. I had prop guard on and flying 100m away. I lost control and it just landed wherever in a forest. Lucky I was able to reach but it could've fell into a dam.. I didn't even know it was limiting my flight distance. Thanks for the video.

[@arunnegi92]

Hi I am also facing the same problem...i always fly with prop gaurd on..i was flying it from one corner of a circular big ground...after fly for 60-70 meter height it started flowing with the wind and disappeared in few seconds...i started running..and it fell down...i started running.. thank god it was big ground..iif it would be water ...than it would be its last day

[@arunnegi92]

Do i need to send it to repair center ?? Or do i need to fly it without prop gaurd.. One more thing.2-3 time it fell down from 60-70 meter high ..while falling no controls were working

[@1220TOM]

@@arunnegi92 When I contacted a support, they say it shouldn't happen even with the guard if it's calibrated properly. So if it keeps happening, it can be defect maybe.. I feel like it's just because of the prop guard though.

[@RBsGadgetReviews]

@@arunnegi92 I definitely suggest to get in touch with DJI, that's not normal

[@tahasaedi4691]

That’s correct, i had the same problem .

[@Andrewj002]

I had a same problem yesterday. The wind just blown away my DJI Mini2. I'm totally lost the control on it. I really tougth I will not see my drone any more. Finillay I could take back the control, but not 100%. And call back the drone. It was not come back to the starting point. I'm landed unsafely. Finally I could pick it up. I had some propeller demage even the propeller guard was on it. But that is. So it is really not recommended to use the propeller guards outside, and always check the wind speed.

[@2witnesses]

Yes, I have my prop guard on, the wind is only 10km/hr, I wasn't flying very high perhaps about 50m, it was in C mode and started to drift away from me, until my warning came on that it was over the distant limit that I set, which is about 400m. I was terrified, I try to keep calm, find the direction that I need to go and slowly descend and came back. (Still learning how to fly and use the home button). I got it back, finally!

[@panama-canada]

I had exactly the same issue with winds around 20 kph at height above 30 metres and above. Even moderate winds of 14 kph were pushing the drone away and error message popped up telling me about heavy wind conditions and disabling of auto return function. Prop guards make aerodynamics of the drone different and it’s impossible to operate it in windy conditions at all.

[@cuz49ers]

I had the exact same problem as you described unfortunately I was unabletolower my altitude in time andI lost the drone I'll never use the prop guards again and thank you for posting this

[@ScottWebb27]

I really only want the guards to fly indoors sometimes!

[@midsommaria]

Good vid!! I was going to use them tomorrow for a hiking video but not anymore :) haha

[@antarikshvMy]

I have the same problem but indoors.. with prop guard ON, indoors no wind blowing, mavic mini is drifting randomly in any direction. Guess the propeller guard isn't balanced enough.

[@tawandarazika]

Yes .. I faced the same issue and was a bit confused for a while as I had shot a video without the prop guards and it held its ground. I even tried recalibrating but finally used it without the guards and it worked fine.

[@karlfarang]

Although if it does not blow so much where you stand on the ground, winds can be twice as strong with even stronger gusts already 20-30 meters up in the air.

[@sharedknowledge6640]

As others have said the prop guards are mainly for indoor and training use. They’re not intended for serious outdoor use. Also, most drone shots are taken from within 100 meters of both height and distance so that’s not a serious limitation for most uses. This drone was specifically optimized to be under the 250 gram regulatory limit so that required various compromises. If you don’t care about the weight limit and size, get a bigger drone.

[@RBsGadgetReviews]

As others have said they had zero clue that the prop guards are mainly for indoor and training use. Why? Because it is not indicated anywhere! It is supposed to be a beginner drone, so most folks who buy it will have no clue. It shouldn't be difficult for DJI to put a sticker on the prop guards with a warning. The Spark had prop guards and it did not have any issues or limitations flying with them. Yes this drone has compromises to stay below 250 grams, but the buyers should be properly informed about them, that's all.

[@2Old4Toys]

Good to know, thanks!

[@jtscorner3374]

I trimmed Alot of what I felt was Excess plastic on the prop guards. It lightened them up quite a bit & should have less drag in wind. Test flight coming soon

[@tangois]

Ive had the same problem. I thought I could do that to the prop guards to ease the problem. Then, I saw your commentt. How did that work for you?, Any difference? Thank you.

[@arunnegi92]

Hi I am also facing the same problem...i always fly with prop gaurd on..i was flying it from one corner of a circular big ground...after fly for 60-70 meter height it started flowing with the wind and disappeared in few seconds...i started running..and it fell down...i started running.. thank god it was big ground..iif it would be water ...than it would be its last day

[@alexhalterman5278]

I just tried my new mini with prop guards in a good headwind and it would not be stable at all. It was about 5 meters up and dropped 1.5 meters in a second. I like the idea of the prop guards but I do not see me flying with the prop cage on. I will look for the lighter guards that only protect the bottom surface and see if they do any better. I am glad it is not only me having an issue. I also noticed that the drone leans to one side more heavily as well. It does not want to stay level in flight. Maybe the wind had something to do with it.

[@Richard6137]

Yea I placed mine on for the first time today and whent out side almost immediately I can see twitching with the cage on.

[@MobileTechNewsNow]

Yup same here with prop guards on it drifted all over in wind

[@WillEDC]

Thanks for sharing. I would be using the prop guards for low altitude to fly through thing minimizing crash risk. For in the air flight, prop guards wouldn’t be needed unless it’s a high bird area??

[@RBsGadgetReviews]

With the Spark I did fly a lot near different obstacles outside, I do a lot of low altitude shots, filming my RC stuff. The small prop guards were useful and I had the obstacle avoidance turned on as well. That's why I was planning to use the prop guards on the Mavic Mini as well most of the time but due to these limitations I won't.

[@Xiaordc03]

thanks bro very useful🔥

[@kyuremx35]

Just few days ago I tried out flying with prop guards on while flying between buildings, it did not end well. Wind was strong and pushed my mavic mini away, I can't even return it home by its feature. It ends up landing on top of a building, and I had to recover it manually by getting access to that building, which was quite embarassing and troublesome

[@arunnegi92]

My mavic mini fell 2-3 time straight to the ground from 60-70 meter height..and while felling down not a single controls were working...very disappointed..sending back to repair center..

[@kyuuraa6264]

:( my mavic mini ever have that issue but only once i think its because of the bug in the software

[@95jan591]

interesting video. The prop guards are realy heavy load for such a small 250g drone, so i'm not surprised that it makes some trouble under windy conditions. I would only use the guards for indoorflights in some lost place buildings.

[@enchodus]

not the weight, its the dynamics of these particular guards!

[@95jan591]

okey that's true. You could be right about that

[@Nostra80]

I tried prop guards yesterday and it was very poor experience. Where was no wind, temperature was -1° c and it was drifting sideways, lossing height and crashed 3 times. Descending to the ground with no stopping... I will never use guards again

[@2KGrapher]

Same here. Prop Guards sucks during windy

[@zuanverreynne8301]

I didn't know you have drones! EPIC!!!

[@RBsGadgetReviews]

I actually have a few :)

[@zuanverreynne8301]

@@RBsGadgetReviews can you please make more drone videos after your recovery (which I hope goes well)

[@RBsGadgetReviews]

Thanks, let's hope for the best :) I'll make more drone videos for sure

[@arunnegi92]

My mavic Mini fell down with propeller gaurd and fan didn't stop moving ..till i reach there to pick ..they messed up with all safety features..to make it light ..very bad

[@nullx8]

always switch to Sport mode if the drone starts to drift, no matter why you may need the extra power to get back. it's not a "problem" .. its just the fact that the prop guards weight is 50 Gramms, meaning you adding 20% weight to the whole set, the rest is just Physics. 20% more weight you gonna need far more power to move it.

[@RBsGadgetReviews]

Sport mode won't save you either, DJI should simply warn you to NEVER use the guards outdoors

[@Adam-un6de]

This happened to me just now but worse, it didn't try to land, it just came down ! Absolutely crazy, it came down like a sack of potatoes and i ran to catch it, i don't know if it would hit the floor but I caught it at 1 meter, so I presume yes! The second flight ever on my first drone ever and was falling from the 7th story. The motors and props were still going but not pushing back up so when i caught it, they caught my finger which is now bleeding and i am super worried this will happen again but i won't be so lucky to catch it. I think i will just fly without the prop guards from now on. What do you advise?

[@RBsGadgetReviews]

Don't fly with the prop guards on

[@bharatindianagamer]

120 meters with propeller guard thats impressive 😮😮

[@arunnegi92]

With prop gaurd on... return to home worked only 3 out of 10 times

[@95jan591]

Do you have made experience with the flight time with using the prob guards. Some people say that it reduces the maximal of the flight time nearly over the half.

[@RBsGadgetReviews]

I did not try it yet, maybe I will do some indoor hover tests as the weather is pretty bad nowadays.

[@95jan591]

@@RBsGadgetReviews that would be niche. i think a indoor test is sufficient

[@dchl27]

That seems to be the case with mine... it reduces the flight time to around 15-18 minutes before low batt warning chimes in

[@95jan591]

@@dchl27 ok, that's good to know

[@kyuuraa6264]

Change to sport mode... Its help a lot if you fly in windy situation

[@corfuminibuslowcosttrips6438]

hello , i have the same problem with dji mini 2

[@eliosnobile7448]

Flight limitation with the propellers guard on are even worse in Europe, my Mavic Mini stops at 30m height and 50m distance... I was thinking of modifying the original guards to some sort of D shape (similar to Mavic Pro) hoping this way to reduce the overall weigh and overcome the limitations... has anyone tryed something similar??

[@moaky3654]

Should have tried flying in sport mode rather than p mode. It helps when its windy

[@adriaanerasmus8849]

Yes I had the same problem and it drops out of the sky damaging my camera

[@Oyeeee]

I have mini with out profile gard it's good

[@HawkRising00]

I nearly lost it today due to the wind, and it was in sport mode, propeller guard on

[@zuanverreynne8301]

Are you going to get the Mini 2?

[@RBsGadgetReviews]

I'm not sure but based on the specs I saw I don't think so. For me obstacle avoidance would be very important as I fly low, and since the Mini 2 has no improvement in this domain (and no Activetrack either) it would not be a quality change. I'll probably go for a used Mavic Air 2 next year.

[@zuanverreynne8301]

@@RBsGadgetReviews yay! Mavic air 2 is my favourite drone!!

[@zuanverreynne8301]

@@RBsGadgetReviews by the way, if you go to the control menu in the App, you will find one that says 'payload mode', it is advised to switch that on when you are flying with prop guards. Hope this advice helps.

[@RBsGadgetReviews]

Does not really change things unfortunately, wind still blows it away. I did not use the prop guards ever since

[@zuanverreynne8301]

@@RBsGadgetReviews Oka, that is very strange

[@schonbuchgams]

Nice Video Thank You 👍 and a New Abonnent, grüße Michael

[@jayproducer80]

Yep i get the same problem too

[@sasm740]

thank you so much very good

[@aabc84]

Thank you you’ve saved me from wasting £20

[@Mr450pro]

Of course, it’s extra weight and mass you add to the drone. It shouldn’t come as a surprise 🙄

[@jeromerobinson7064]

Go in ur setting and put in on maximum payload

[@darpas13]

Hello friend I had that problem both at home and outdoors with the problem that my drone does not respond to control or for a terror or to raise it you have an email where I can send the videos

[@RBsGadgetReviews]

Send the videos to DJI support, they have to acknowledge this problem

[@ludvish]

I was flying mini with prop guards at 95m height, light wind. Suddenly it started driving and landing without my control, almost landing on the road nearly and hitting a car. I was lucky, landed 30cm off the road. Must be the same problem like in the video.

[@RBsGadgetReviews]

Definitely the same issue, thanks for sharing your experience!

[@arunnegi92]

Hi I am also facing the same problem...i always fly with prop gaurd on..i was flying it from one corner of a circular big ground...after fly for 60-70 meter height it started flowing with the wind and disappeared in few seconds...i started running..and it fell down...i started running.. thank god it was big ground..iif it would be water ...than it would be its last day

[@arunnegi92]

My mavic mini fell 2-3 time straight to the ground from 60-70 meter height..and while felling down not a single controls were working...very disappointed..do i need to send back to repair center..is there any problem?

[@FabricioConrado]

Same case here.

[@ishusud3398]

Am just curious to know, did you checked your prop conditions? It might be warped or deformed at that time.

[@arsalaansiddiqui6980]

Damn And here i use to think there was some issue with my Mavic Mini. I had faced same problem with my prop Guard On , it use to drift side ways and i couldnt control it . Now will Try without prop guard , I hope it doesnt drift then because if it does then i might hurt some one by flying the mavic mini inside there window 🙈

[@amitchavan123]

I am using prop guards indoor and have drone drifts sometimes, has anyone else have the same issue

[@photovideooz4084]

Prop guard is only good for indoor or on windless days.

[@Fjcc1971]

gOOD vIDEO !!

[@pdtech4524]

The prop guards are only really intended for indoor flight for new pilots, to avoid contact with obstacles! For outdoor flying I would recommend NOT using the prop guards as it will struggle with the extra weight in any wind, also if you crash into a tree or something it might hook onto branches and you might lose it!

[@edynoSK]

When I tested with prop guards in the wind (aprox. 4-5m/s) wind blows mavic mini away. I use prop guards only indoor.

[@RBsGadgetReviews]

I did a lot of low altitude shots near different obstacles outside with the Spark and the prop guards were very useful. The Spark did not have any issues or difference with the prop guards on, so I did not expect such a significant effect on the Mavic Mini.

[@SultanStudioasr]

I also face this problem brother

[@lukepuuk1]

I had the same problem !

[@MyJohney]

I just brought a set i guess I will not be using them

[@91brooklynborn]

Terrible. Tried it today and it did the same thing. Nearly lost it in a lake. Thank goodness I got it for free

[@MrAlopezNJ]

Prop guards are for indoors !

[@RBsGadgetReviews]

Ok, did anybody update this in the manual or on the webpage?

[@segerbuger]

After read all this, how lucky I am, find my mavic mini on the densenly populated houses about 100 meter after flying with propeller guard from roof top of the house on the quite hard wind.. thanks god.. for sure never use prop guard on the outdoor, just try it, but never again.. luckyly find it with app find my drone..

[@fcass]

Turn on 'payload mode' in the settings....

[@RBsGadgetReviews]

It turns on automatically when you put the prop guards on and all it does is limiting the flight range and height.

[@fcass]

@@RBsGadgetReviews Yeah I saw that. We tried the PygTech prop cage - it's horrible. It introduces all sorts of bad vibrations and harmonics that the flight controller can't handle filtering. And payload mode doesn't come on autmagically with it (maybe there's a magnet switch on the dji prop guards, dunno.) Anyway, thanks for the video. I was here after clicking the return button for the PygTech one.

[@MrAlopezNJ]

Folks . the mini is a great drone. It cannot handle wind ! 90 % crash in wind. Prop guards are for a windsail !

[@igorafraell4389]

you probably have problem with yours. Also - you have to watch the wind, if its above 28 km/h dont fly with mini. Also - you had to use sport mode to fight wind

[@JCAUDITS]

Sell the mavic asap and buy a dji mini 2/3?

[@petrub27]

those are for indoors flight anyway, once you get the hang of drone flight, you need to move on to a different model presto

[@MrAlopezNJ]

Why would you use prop guards outdoors. Its a wind sail !

[@RBsGadgetReviews]

Wrote it down a couple of times but then again - because the drone has no obstacle avoidance and it is advertised with the prop guards as extra protection, and not restricted for indoor usage. No other DJI drones are affected by the factory prop guards, not even the Spark. Yes I know the Mini is only 250 grams, but then there should be a clear warning from DJI about the usage of the prop guards.

[@enchodus]

I was considering this drone but the more and more videos I watch, I approach the conclusion this is not a good investment, its a fragile drone and hardly a beginner's, it will brake from the slightest fall and if indeed it does not fly well with guards, it then becomes a horrible expensive piece of sh--.

[@jayveealib2223]

Spark is better for budget types

[@RBsGadgetReviews]

I had the Spark, the 3 axis gimbal and the improved video quality is nice but you really need to be careful with this one

[@josecorado1645]

I had the same problem, but my mavic mini started falling as soon as I reach 50 meters... I was lucky it landed on my garden

[@xoio]

Prop guards are really for indoors flight. Common sense should tell you that the guards WILL add substantial drag & wind resistance, almost acting like sails. This video is a combination of physics and stupidity. As 'review material' this is irrelevant. Sorry for being blunt.

[@RBsGadgetReviews]

Thanks for the kind and constructive comment. Common sense tells me a beginner drone should be powerful enough to carry an accessory that has zero warnings where and how to use it. Quoting the official page: "Fully protects the propellers and improves flight safety, especially for beginners, or when flying indoors or in locations with many obstacles." So it is NOT only for indoors flight and beginners can easily get in a situation when they want to fly it outside but they don't expect that the wind will blow it away easily. Btw the Spark's prop guards had a similar weight (although smaller surface) and that had no any issues flying in windy conditions.

[@Mutsky1953]

Lost control of mine due to strong wind with guards on -Never again!!!!! Got it back though!

[@leechuanzhe4965]

Ah shit should have watched this video early, I flew this outside my house today and the wind isn’t even that strong, it started drifting backwards really quickly and I tried to fight back by flying forward but it’s literally useless. It end up got stuck on my roof and I had to climb to retrieve it, got scratches on my mavic mini now 🥲