DJI Mini 2 Camera Gimbal Dip Issue - Why it Happens & How to Stop it

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The new Mini 2 has a problem when filming in certain conditions; the camera gimbal dips down or slants sideways and ruins any video you're filming. So I explain why there seems to be an issue with Sports Mode and the camera and gimbal on the Mini 2. I also who how to stop the video jumping down and keep the video smooth and cinematic.
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[@IaninLondon]

Was initially annoyed when this first happened, but now I understand it, it's not such a major issue to me. What are your thoughts? cheers, Ian

[@ivanjdrakov1957]

If you fly in C mode it will not happen unless there is serious winds and gusts.. But there is an art to moving the gimbal, knowing how your drone will tilt and keep the gimbal within the range so it doesn't hit either limit, this way it will always seem super smooth... Sweet 😁

[@ivanjdrakov1957]

Actually now that I think about it, you can check some of my last videos, I think this almost doesn't even happen at all to me. I just make sure the camera is not too pointed down nor too pointed up, at about 45 degrees down you should be able to go full speed in S mode and then gently slow down and stop without getting that jerk effect at all.. As long there is offset left between the angle of the drone's forward tilt and the camera's limits there shouldn't be a problem.. Lol Sweet

[@IaninLondon]

@@ivanjdrakov1957 Yep; that's what I'm trying to convey in this video! :) Cheers, Ian

[@ivanjdrakov1957]

@@IaninLondon I'm so super happy that you made this video, now I can point it to all these pilots who think their Minis have a problem with the gimbal. You'll be amazed that people don't realize why this happens, meanwhile it's so obvious.. Anyway thank you very much for this video, it really was needed. People should, will just learn with time and experience - how to fly the Mavic Mini or Mini 2 without getting this jerk effect. It's all about accelerating or decelerating gently, a slow change of rate or speed. Also making sure the camera isn't pointed way too much up nor down when speeding in S mode.. Sweet PS: another awesome video from you, sweet!!! Keep well and be safe bro!

[@GabrielMacae]

I was worried about it, my British friend. Thank you for your kind explanation! Not only kind, but also very intelligent, engineering. I didn’t know the greater speed of the Mini 2 was thanks to its greater angle. Thank you!

[@Jones-xx2gc]

This happened to mine today. Happy to have found this video and relieved it's not faulty.

[@yearofthedrone]

Thanks for addressing this. I thought I might have a problem... but as you noted I was flying high elevation, fast and in wind. Cheers from Canada.

[@xKaoticzenx]

This was also spot on for my Blackhawk 2 pro... thanks man!

[@mavicminiflyeruk2437]

Yeh, that's mad me feel less worried. Thought my Mavic Air 2 had a faulty gimbal but this sounds like the reason for it now. Cheers big man 🙌

[@ivanjdrakov1957]

Thank you so much for explaining this, I get so upset when people don't understand such a simple consequence of the actual drone flying around being pushed a bit..

[@lowhombre]

Thank you for explaining that Ian, it really helps understand the drone more. Good day and stay safe.

[@InselP]

Thanks for explanation. I have this dipping also with the MaMi. Good to know that i am not alone with this circumstance

[@pamunoz]

If DJI is reading this, can I kindly make a suggestion? Maybe consider adding an on-screen notification advising the user of the gimbal phenomenon and a brief explainer for why it's happening. I was about to check DJI support about this, but did a Google search first and found this video. I'm sure many might agree that this video a DJI support lifesaver. Thank you Ian in London for the helpful video.

[@IaninLondon]

Thanks fella 👍🏻👍🏻

[@coloradomallcrawlers]

You are so knowledgeable! Incredibly helpful video! Looking forward to the wind testing of the mini2!

[@IaninLondon]

Cheers Dewie! And great to see the MallCrawlers channel growing nicely! Love your stuff man!

[@coloradomallcrawlers]

@@IaninLondon same here, yours is getting bigger and bigger and definitely well deserved!

[@Jonathantuba]

Pleased I found this video. I had this happen the other day when I switched into Sports mode and thought my Mini 2 had fault. Now I understand what was going on.

[@Geeksvana]

This is excellent! I have seen so many have this issue! Great work sir!

[@IaninLondon]

Thanks Sean! :)

[@DieselDoktor]

THANK YOU! This saved me a ton of headache.

[@realestreaIist]

I just got the mini 2 and haven't really used it much but I've heard in other videos, if you turn on upward movement of the gimbal in the settings, this can also help improve the dip people are experiencing.

[@IaninLondon]

Hi Andrew; I'm not so sure as the issue is the physical limit of room for movement, whilst that switch is simply a software element that allows the gimbal to move up beyond 0'. But I'll be playing around more with this setting to see... Cheers, Ian

[@lombardy3274]

Really good illustration of what is going on with the pitch in sport mode, and the gimbal limits. I guess a good rule of thumb is use cine and normal for shooting and sport mode for getting places quickly.

[@IaninLondon]

Yes, exactly 👍🏻

[@jaysee2213]

I did a bit of a wind test today, or as much as I dared to, UAV said 20mph wind with 34mph gusts at ground level. I only flew up to about 6 meters but it held steady, I had full control in all directions, particularly in sports mode and the video that came out of the recording of my daughter running around in the garden was still and steady! The thing is a tiny F-ing beast!!!

[@philsmith5400]

Just found your channel a couple of videos ago, but I'm a fan! (Vancouver, WA). Just got my Mini 2 - keep up the great info - thanks!

[@andrewsaunders307]

I was wondering why this happened. Thanks for the info. Appreciated

[@webopus]

Thanks for this explanation. My issue was more obvious when flying sideways in sport mode. The gimbal would pitch as though I was using the FPV gimbal setting, instead of Follow Mode.

[@IaninLondon]

Yep, I noticed it way more when flying sideways too...

[@DavidBritt02]

Thank you sir! Had this issue and was worried.

[@jeromearcillo1324]

wow nice drone shots above the clowd

[@thekiteflyer1]

Cheers for the tip, I'd seen about this on another channel where the flyercouldn't really explain why it happened or how to avoid it

[@TJ-bc6ug]

Ian you don’t know how long I’ve been waiting for this video I keep checking your KZbin channel to see if you have uploaded anything You’re from the UK and I trust you going to give a Reparable review Thanks for the good work.

[@IaninLondon]

Thanks squire! :)

[@TJ-bc6ug]

When will you do a wind test with the mini 2

[@TJ-bc6ug]

Could you do a video about compatible apps Like to let people know what the weather conditions are And stuff like that I think it will be an interesting video Especially for beginners

[@IaninLondon]

Check out my How to prevent Flyaways video. I mention a great app in that video 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@kymcainday6677]

I can still consider that as something that has to be fixed by DJI. Sports mode is primarily used to add a bit of action in your footage and not just to resist gust wind, therefore when you go in sports mode, you should have the ability to capture the best angle it is capable of. As you see, when the drone moves forward at maximum angle it is initially able to focus the camera straight at the horizon and only flips a bit down suddenly in certain situation. Maybe the gimbal is not strong enough to hold it at that maximum angle or it is the firmware that needs some fix. In short "it's not broken" but I don't think it is a "safety feature."

[@IaninLondon]

Oh it's defo not a safety feature, but it is a consequence of the increased pitch to fight strong wind better which then stops your drone being blown away..... There was a similar issue with the Air 2 that they fixed by a firmware upgrade to control the pitch better; hopefully they'll do the same here...

[@Soupcan13]

Awesome video! I was wondering what was causing this

[@theeroom]

Just had this today filming in Ben A'an... Great to know its user error and not a fault 😅

[@karenmouselady]

Love the misty shots at the end of the clip 👍👍

[@IaninLondon]

Thanks Karen!

[@SuperNova-py1ec]

I have seen this on a lot of mini2 videos. Good to know how to fix it. Though I have the original MM I rarely film in sports mode.

[@bradgibson1976]

Ayup mate I decided to buy the mini 2 combo today. Can't believe how good my air 2 is so thought after your recommendation after watching countless videos I would go for the little bro lol. Thanks for the information mate your a proper invaluable resource. 👍👍👍

[@IaninLondon]

Excellent stuff! Sorry about the delay in replying; busy couple of weeks filming volcanoes :) How you getting on with the Mini 2?

[@bradgibson1976]

@@IaninLondon brilliant I love. Its everything you said with tons of fun n great camera.

[@visualtribute3738]

Cheers Ian, my Mini 2 is currently making its way from China. From the time it’s taking I think it must be making it’s own way. Great videos, thanks!

[@lindsayheyes925]

Good advice. Love the fog.

[@sandi4215]

Glad I saw that before my drone is delivered. Thanks!

[@TheSithTeacher]

Thank you for the explanation. But for me it's a NO GO. I didn't have this issue neither with the Pro nor with the Mini1. If you're recording a video and the dip happens, it's very frustrating, particularly if it's something you want be able to record again. I'll return my mini 2. I'll buy one only when DJI fixes this dip issue.

[@IaninLondon]

I think you'll find they'll introduce a fix for this via a firmware upgrade.... I wouldn't return it just for this issue but maybe try it out a bit and see if it's anoying for you...

[@STEVIEDVD]

Thanx , I wondered what was happening on my fluffy clouds video👍

[@RDFContent]

Great video Ian! Gutted I didnt hold off a few weeks to wait for the Mini 2 to come out.

[@jorgeparra196]

It happens to me in every mode, the worst of course in sport mode but it also happens to me in cinema mode, is it okay?

[@GalvTexGuy]

Great information and great footage at the end of the video! Cheers!

[@unalk251]

I contacted DJI and they said: The gimbal will sometimes move straight down during flight, as the aircraft's attitude is too large and the nose is tilted too far forward. To avoid reaching the limit, the gimbal will move downward. The issue mainly appears in the following scenarios: 1. When the aircraft flies forward against the wind, a larger attitude is required in order to resist the wind turbine, and the gimbal is relatively easy to hit the upper limit. It is recommended to adjust the gimbal downward or slow down the flight speed. 2. When the aircraft is flying forward, move the gimbal upward. If the gimbal is close to the limit, it will automatically move downward. It is recommended not to move the gimbal up to the top when flying forward. 3. When the aircraft flies backward, and the control sticks are suddenly released, the attitude of the aircraft will change too much due to the rapid braking. It is recommended to slow down the drone slowly and gently release the control sticks when flying backward. 4. When the drone is flying forward in S-mode, the flight speed is faster, and the attitude of the aircraft is larger. It is recommended to adjust the gimbal's movement downward or control the aircraft to avoid sudden changes in speed.?

[@kaicameron6401]

Ian Hello from Boulder Colorado always great information Cheers.

[@IaninLondon]

We loved Boulder! Great city... :)

[@P0w3rInsid3]

Hello Ian. This also happens to my mini 2 when top down, in cine mode, when is in photo mode. In video mode gimbal doesn't jump. I think is a mechanical or firmware problem not a feature. Dji should do something to fix it.

[@STEVIEDVD]

Thanx, it happened to me today👍

[@bedrascal]

Great tip but I wonder how they fixed it on the Air 2. Have you had the issue with the horizon tilting in sport mode?

[@IaninLondon]

No, partly because the pitch is limited to 35' on the Air 2 and also because the gimbal has more space to manouvre

[@colinschrank5576]

Great tip, I have my Mini 2 as well and love it!

[@mikesrcgarage]

My mini cam does that exact cam dip even when hovering and doing a yaw turn. It will dip just like you show then pop back up a few seconds later... And with no pan/tilt on the cam! Any thoughts would be appreciated, thanks!

[@RetLt116]

Very well done! Thanks

[@ragndroneman]

Great information Ian, thanks for making this video, I'll definitely remember this if and when i upgrade to the mini2! 👍😃👍

[@Cjmm007]

I have this issue only in photo mode while the camera is looking down and go backwards. Makes the gimbal go up a few degrees.

[@mrmessy7334]

I think the problem is that it is very difficult to predict exactly when this will happen as there are multiple factors involved such as speed and wind conditions. This has the potential to ruin a perfectly executed shot. Perhaps it would have been better for the drone to default to flying within the gimbal's tolerances and give the user the option to switch into a higher power mode when conditions get rough but then you know it might cause issues?

[@IaninLondon]

I'm hoping they fix this with a firmware upgrade as they did with the Air 2.

[@waddac2]

Great info Ian 👍👍👍

[@reggiem1668]

Thanks for the info! I know this is completely random but if you want to know how you would look with a head of curly (green) hair, stop the video at about 3:12. 😄

[@IaninLondon]

I clicked. That's mad! 🤣🤣

[@sptrader6316]

In settings you can also slow down the gimble speed in sports mode, that might help as well.

[@IaninLondon]

You can, but that probably won't help as it's the angle, not the speed of gimbal movement.... Play around and see what works 👍🏻

[@heyhere4071]

I didn't notice this issue at all maybe because I almost never flied in S mode. Yes probably in strong wind, s mode is useful.

[@JamesDory]

Hi there, I love your review. May I ask you question: Have DJI Mavic Mini 2 had issue "The camera will be foggy around the len"? Thx you

[@cragdoo71]

This also applies to the Mavic Mini, I experienced this last week while flying

[@fox0013]

I have my mini for a year now but I’ve never seen that

[@gvanausdle]

I don't totally agree with you as at has, at least for me, dropped in all three modes. I contacted dji tech support and they had me do a reinstall of the ap plus had me do a gimbal reset. That didn't help. After the latest update it did seem to improve it where it only does it in sport mode. I'm hoping they will fix it. It doesn't seem to do it in all the drones as I've seen many videos of it (unless they are not posting it) Some are even having a side tilt, probably for the same reason you've stated. Mine has been in pretty fast winds and I don't get the side tilting on mine so far.

[@IaninLondon]

I've had side slant as well, in normal mode, but in strong wind.... I hope they do an update like they did to fix a siilar issue with the Air 2.

[@mickeymch876]

I have a habit of moving the gimbal down without knowing it due to the way I hold the controller. Maybe I'll try taping my fingers together so I don't have my finger lying on the gimbal adjustment wheel.

[@rebekahturner2794]

Hi, I bought my nephew a DJI mini 2 and first flight this Sunday (Boxing Day) .. he experienced some blurred images when the camera was rotated down, can you tell me what possible reason there may be for this or is this a fault?! Thank you!

[@IaninLondon]

It's got a fixed aperture and focus so really it should not be blurred. Check the camera lens is clean and that the gimbal wasn't pitching at the point of photo being taken....👍🏻

[@TheLinnings]

Make sense. Thank you!

[@dr.lexwinter8604]

Mine does the inverse, it refuses to look downwards 90 degrees. Also the GPS chip runs super hot. I'm a bit worried about testing it on a big run, so I contacted DJI. Testing it out this weekend. It's already plum fallen out the sky once and done minor damage to itself. I'm considering just sending it straight back, but I'm also part praying it'll get better. :/

[@IaninLondon]

I don't think those issues will fix themxelves; I would send it back....

[@hazwheel]

Good video dude 👊🏻

[@marvfear]

Nicely explained thanks Ian .. Merv F. Australia

[@IaninLondon]

Cheers Merv! :)

[@stussyhuff]

Good afternoon Ian Looking forward to a test in high wind,

[@IaninLondon]

1st :)

[@wanderingit_]

Good stuff, Ian. Cheers 👍

[@dreswan1]

Hmmm would you believe that appears to be the issues I’ve recently had with my Mavic Mini Original?

[@IaninLondon]

Absolutely.... I noticed it a few times on the Mini as well....

[@alpinewonders]

My Mavic 2 pro does this too Ian (when I first move the forwards stick) and in P mode too. It`s a pain

[@IaninLondon]

That surprises me; mine doesn't; the M2P has huge clearance to allow for full movement....

[@blueknight2112]

Great advice, Ian. Thank you. Quick question on your intro. There is an area that looks like it was bombed out, lots of pot marks in the landscape, where was that taken? I’ve seen a landscape like that at Point du Hoc, Normandy. Thanks for all your great video’s! I’ve learned a lot from them.

[@IaninLondon]

It's featured at the end of my Mini Battery down to 0% video from a month or three back. Look up Grimes Graves in Norfolk. Neolithic Flint mine...👍🏻

[@blueknight2112]

@@IaninLondon flint mines! Wow, I really need to get over there for a couple of weeks.

[@11deanoh]

Hi Ian. I know this is an old video and although not the same I have discovered a quirk with my mini 2 that I have now had for 4 days. Not sure if it's mine or standard but with the gimbal pointing straight down (no wind) when I move off in cine mode the gimbal stays pointing down until I stop and then the gimbal lifts up by approx 5 to 10deg and stays there. Is this normal. Thanks. PS Your vids have been very helpful.

[@11deanoh]

Don't worry it was happening because I was in photo mode. It doesn't do it in video mode. I wonder why though. Anyway, might be interesting to know for everyone. Thanks

[@IaninLondon]

I haven't tried that precise scenario, but again, it's likely due to reduced clearance with the main drone body tilting as you come to a stop..... I would not worry about it as it's not a malfunction, more a limitation...

[@D-Rock21]

Ian can you help me I took my drone out when it was really windy one time and then all of a sudden my Gimble was going nuts I didn't get any debris or anything in the gamble just wind issues now every time I take my drone out I continuously keep having overload motor Gimble issues so I have to fly it back home play around with the Gimble and then I put it backup and it gets better but then it still does it what can I do ? thank you

[@pavelperina7629]

I think that DM2 has increased maximum tilt limit beyond mechanical limits of gimbal. Original mini has issue only with gimbal facing down and strong tailwind. I guess wind resistance is more important than ruined video footage.

[@IaninLondon]

Yep; I know what I'd prefer.... Jerky video occasionally or watching your drone blow away....? :)

[@pavelperina7629]

@@IaninLondon The scariest moments with mini are not related to wind, but to visual positioning system. Hopefully I had only harmless crashes into small branches, but flying over fast flowing river with trees on both banks is probably worst idea I ever had.

[@Nyxeme]

Hello Ian. My Mini 2 has this "issue" when I've pointed the camera straight down. Sometimes it dips up. I've seen some people on the DJI forums with the same question. Is this at all related?

[@IaninLondon]

Yes. It's being pushed beyond its limit due to the pitch of the drone when flying in wind...

[@Nyxeme]

@@IaninLondon Thanks! Appreciate the response 👍

[@AntoniPaquet]

Other solution : in your settings you can check "Allow Upward Gimbal Rotation" so you can pitch up the gimbal more than the horizon (+20 degrees).

[@IaninLondon]

I'm unsure if that actually gives more clearance tho. There's a physical limit of the body of the drone, and that won't change if you enable the gimbal to go beyond 90'.... Maybe needs more testing.

[@AntoniPaquet]

@@IaninLondon Actually this allows the gimbal to go further than 90 degrees (actually let's call this 0 degrees). It is the option called : "Allow Upward Gimbal Rotation". So when you fly faster in Sport mode, that 20 degrees angle gives you room and becomes your "new" 0 degrees angle. You can try it :)

[@IaninLondon]

Yes, I get that, but it's a software limitation not a physical limit. So irrespective of whether you have that set, it should still make use of the fullest range of movement....

[@lukas35jakob54]

Guys, this is clearly a firmware/software issue! Last year I've been on vacation twice with my Mini 2. So in Austria and Norway. Flew in different modes over snowy mountains, a sea and large lakes, in strong wind and also light rain, but I swear that I have never experienced this issue before. All shots were smooth as hell. After a certain firmware/software update it starts to occur regularly, especially during QuickShots. I remember there was a tool for the Mini 1 to downgrade the firmware. Unfortunately I can't remember the name of this tool. But downgrading the firmware might fix the gimbal jump/kick issue. It's a pity that DJI does not allow the user to downgrade the firmware in case of such issues!

[@IaninLondon]

Yes and no. The firmware update was to increase pitch angle, to improve ability to handle strong wind so it doesn't get blown away.... Personally I'm happy with this.... :)

[@wildatlanticman128]

Hello loving your vids for some time. My question is which mini drones offer straight down filming?

[@IaninLondon]

All current DJI drones offer straight down filming where the camera is pointing straight down.

[@wildatlanticman128]

@@IaninLondon thank you

[@haroonvlogs5437]

Can you also fix the weather please 🙏. Got my mini 2 yesterday but... Weather is hmmmm not great.

[@IaninLondon]

Don't be so sacred of the wind with the new Mini 2... but keep it out of the rain :)

[@lecolintube]

Loved seeing the footage of those ancient mines at the beginning (0:16) @IaninLondon have you got to explored them much?

[@IaninLondon]

I have indeed and even been down inside one! Check out from 9:20 on this video :) kzbin.info/www/bejne/nIqto6SJYpJ_jJI

[@nachefilms]

this still happening? is not fixed with firmware?

[@turkimax1]

Greetings, Can you connect the Mini to a power bank, and operate it while charging... ❓

[@IaninLondon]

You can connect the remote to a power bank; obviously not the drone itself if you're trying to fly... :)

[@turkimax1]

@@IaninLondon my point is to extend the flight time by keep the drone concerned to a small power bank...

[@IaninLondon]

@@turkimax1 Ah, wow! That sounds like a video to make! :) Yes, you can connect the drone to a powerbank as well, but you'd need to see if the extra weight would shorten the battery life beyond the extension given by the extra power......

[@turkimax1]

@@IaninLondon then go ahead and make the first KZbin video with this idea 😎

[@pril250]

Useful tip thanks👌

[@lynsmith1096]

Good 1 Ian

[@peterchesley]

When stationary, I thought the gimbal could rise 40 degrees to look up (so looking higher than dead straight ahead) - but maybe it can't (and it's just designed to tilt up when the drone is pitching)?

[@IaninLondon]

No, only 15 degrees and only if you've ticked that option in the settings.

[@peterchesley]

@@IaninLondon Cheers Ian. I stumbled across the setting yesterday and it now tilts up. No idea why I couldn't find this info on Google. Anyway, all sorted. Cheers for your reply, appreciated.

[@wolfacer422]

Hi there, hope you are well,, just purchased the mini2 combo arrived yesterday, just texting to pick ya Brains about calibration. I realise I need to calibrate compass when I fly, but do I need to do the IMU as well, before I take it out. Cheers all the best . 👍👍👍

[@IaninLondon]

Only if it tells you to... You probably won't...👍🏻👍🏻

[@wolfacer422]

Cheers for that Ian, much appreciated. Hoping to take her out today for a spin. It's the first DJI product I've ever purchased. Wish me luck. Regards Mike.

[@IaninLondon]

Maybe watch this video. It's for the Air 2 but almost everything is the same for the Mini 2 and you may find some of it useful.... Cheers, Ian kzbin.info/www/bejne/eHS7eqR6fpWEnNk

[@Adrian-lr5xq]

Thanks for this, Been out with the Mini 2 for few test flights and I am actually experiencing this in Normal mode at low height with very little wind so I am not sure if this unit is faulty or these Mini 2's just can't be flown and capturing footage in anything other than Cine mode which is a bit disappointing, It also did it with an Auto return to home in Normal mode also and that day was very calm and it was only 100 ft up, Will give it a few more go's depending on the weather and see what happens.

[@IaninLondon]

It's worse if you're flying sideways.... and most apparent when you have the gimbal up as high as it will go. Try enabling the upward gimbal option allowing it to go up an additional 15' above the horizon

[@Adrian-lr5xq]

@@IaninLondon Cheers I didn't know that either thanks for the tip, I already have the upwards rotation enabled, Just checked the logs and it was only around 9 m/s about 20mph when it happened also which seems odd at the height and little wind there was, However I could see quite a bit of the horizon so maybe tilting it down a bit more may solve it, Thanks mate.

[@terryshrives8322]

My Mavic air 2 just started doing this after the last update. Just frustrating I guess

[@rlevans0602]

Another insightful video Ian. I haven't had this problem with the mini 2. But have found an issue when the gimbal is pointing straight down vertically. Even at very low speeds or even just descending it 'jumps'. Has anyone experienced this?

[@IaninLondon]

Other comments have mentioned this too. Same principle. 👍🏻

[@rlevans0602]

Yes. But it's at very low speed going forward. Following your principle here, the drone would have to tilt backwards to make the camera jump when pointing directly down? I'll do another test when it stops raining here in the UK!

[@IaninLondon]

@@rlevans0602 The drone does jump back when stopping. Check out 2:20.

[@rlevans0602]

Spot on Ian. I flew the mini 2 inside the house (very carefully in cine mode!) And there were no issues with gimbal vertically down. Even with front-backward movement.

[@rlevans0602]

...reading the manual,it is actually capable of -110 degrees. i.e pointing slightly backwards downward. But clearly if the drone is at 25-40 degrees, that's going to jump.

[@Ringwuppie]

👍 Good advice

[@ADV-Rider-Dude]

I was wondering if anyone else has experienced skew pictures being taken while taking a wide pano. The photos on the left and right are taken at an angle. Someone said this was normal as this happened on his Mavic Air 2 as well but this has never happened on my Mavic 2 Pro. I suspect that it might be wind that the gimbals is not able to deal with. I did not get any wind warning but it did seem to work better at lower altitudes which makes me think its a wind issue.

[@IaninLondon]

I have noticed the horizon tilt occasionally, especially at high altitude in strong winds... The gimbal has its limitations versus the steep pitch

[@ADV-Rider-Dude]

@@IaninLondon That makes sense. The drone might have no problem with the wind but the pitch might throw the gimbal off.

[@davehorner2013]

I crashed into some tree leaves and my drone fell and landed upside down. The gimble did a 180 and now films upside down. How do I fix this, please and thanks. Please respond as to how I fix this.

[@IaninLondon]

That sounds like a DJI repair job, although you could try recalibrating the gimbal or using DJI Assist 2, a computer program you get from DJI.co,/downloads

[@eagleviewquadcopter]

Hi Ian! I learned something new today, or at least I now understand. Thank you for this video. What about when you see footage like jumping. Is that because I change the speed when I am editing a video at 30fps, or it's the gimbal struggling because of the speed, wind, maybe the CPL filter weigh, or gimbal angle? The last video, I uploaded yesterday (July 15, 2021), has some footage that doesn't look cinematic at all. I uploaded it, because my audience will watch it anyway, but for me, those footages look awful. My drone is the DJI Mini 2. Thank you mate. Best regards from Florida. 🙂🙏

[@IaninLondon]

Obviously the streamed video that's streamed to your phone can be jumpy if the signal is patchy. The SD card file will only be jumpy if it has a slow write speed or the gimbal is struggling...👍🏻

[@eagleviewquadcopter]

​@@IaninLondon Thank you Ian, for your quick response, I'll check all that today. Have a wonderful day my friend.

[@eagleviewquadcopter]

@@IaninLondon Thank you Ian, for your quick response, I'll check all that today. Have a wonderful day my friend.

[@EZETechnRC]

Would it help cha gung the setting for the camera to be able to tilt upwards? Also changing the cam speed in sport faster through the cinbal settings??

[@IaninLondon]

Thanks Erwin. I did try that setting; it helps marginally but makes life so difficult the rest of the time, I turned that setting off again.... :)

[@TimandLauren]

hey ian, does the mavic pro 2 have this issue too?

[@IaninLondon]

No, not at all. It's got a completely different gimbal mechanism with more clearance...

[@bruno626100]

Hi Ian, Love your channel, I have an issue with my Mavic Air 2, as I have to change from HD to smooth because of the delay in transmission,( very jittery) only started yesterday and I have 4 months is it the phone(huawei P20 lite) or the drone and would you know why it would start happening now.

[@IaninLondon]

Streaming 1080p is a meaty anoint of data. Unless you have perfect conditions with no interference and a phone that's super powerful, you'll ha r problems, especially if you have a lot of moving information on the picture...

[@bruno626100]

@@IaninLondon Thanks for the reply, so I should be in HD not smooth? Is it my phone that is the problem, or have you seen this problem before.

[@KarlBlessing]

States in the user manual to not use sports mode for video or photos. (tho it is odd not to have it good in all flying modes but that's what it says)

[@IaninLondon]

Aha! Well, good going Karl; I do usually read the manuals to double check the features but missed that one. You're right, bit strange but I guess they know this issue will occur. Bottom line, I'd prefer a twitchy gimbal over a blowaway... :)

[@KarlBlessing]

@@IaninLondon true, though recording isn't the priority if you're going up in winds higher than the drone is rated for anyways.

[@grantdeisig1360]

I think my gimbal is actually flawed. It drifts to the left and right quite frequently, and sometimes very far distances. (My mini 1 doesn't do this) Also, when in RTH and I descend, the gimbal will start glitching out to the left and then return to center repeatedly. I already talked to DJI and they want me to send it back. Such a shame, I haven't even had it a week and I was loving it, now I have to send it back. Oh well, at least I still got the original mini!

[@IaninLondon]

Yep, send it back. At least it's not summer!

[@DungarooTV]

Hi, I flew my Mini 2 again today and noticed that as I pan the the Drone from left to right (and vice versa) using the left stick the footage is a jaggy but panning side to side using the right stick is much more smoother - I noticed people avoid filming while turning the drone because of this - is this a common problem? I filmed in auto 4K 30 fps. Cheers,

[@IaninLondon]

The left stick rotates and will be very sudden; the right stick is simply moving the whoel drone left or right, so will be much smoother... You can adjust the speed of rotation to slow that down.. kzbin.info/www/bejne/mKvbeK1sob9pl7s

[@DungarooTV]

@@IaninLondon That's a great tip! Much appreciated!! This is very useful - many people don't mention these "simple, but hard to know" tips. Have a great day!

[@El_Smeghead]

Actually, I have actually known about this actual issue for a while actually on previous actual Mavics actually. This was in actual fact, actually a good video for newcomers actually. 😉 I tease Ash from DroningOn about his overuse of the word “actually” too 😀 Love your vids and see you on GADC all the time. Keep it up Ian 👍

[@IaninLondon]

I think most KZbinrs have traits that make us smile..... As long as the info gets across. Ash knows his stuff! :)

[@El_Smeghead]

@@IaninLondonI’ve lost count of the number of times I’ve had to edit the word “so...” at the start of every piece to camera out of my vlogs 🤣

[@joakimtollerud2172]

Hi Ian, love your videos. I just got the Mini 2 and are wondering about ND-filters. Do you use ND-filters with the Mini 2? I have read that they can cause Gimbal error/vibration.

[@IaninLondon]

I have occasionally but don't like the way they clip over the gimbal; always feel like they could slip off. They haven't caused vibration for me yet.

[@joakimtollerud2172]

@@IaninLondon so should I get them? What do you recommend?

[@IaninLondon]

@@joakimtollerud2172 To be brutally honest, unless you're flying in very bright sunshine or after some silky water shots, I'm unsure they're truly worth it. I have done a few videos on NDs and this video will probably help you the most as I explain exactly what they do at around 7 mins in: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y3zIcqJpos2opaM

[@joakimtollerud2172]

@@IaninLondon thx for your answer. I use ND-filters on my cameras all the time but since you're filming something that is so far away I'm wondering how much you really need filters for a drone? Does High shutter speed cause a lot of jitter in the photage?

[@MPRF12345]

Something similar happens when you have the gimbal completely pointing downwards and then fly backwards. Because of the tilt of the drone and because the camera can't look any lower, ti won't be able to keep looking completely down

[@IaninLondon]

Makes sense for the same reasons.

[@Cjmm007]

Mine does this; only in photo mode though. Not video mode. Very weird. Check out my channel for a screen recorded example.

[@phill3583]

This is a very common problem with mini 2 users. The gimbal abruptly kicks up from 90 degrees to approx 10 higher for no apparent reason regardless of mode, wind speed, flight direction. No solution as of yet. Even happens while holding the gimbal wheel forcing it downward. It will still kick up, then return to fully downward position.

[@StarlancerAstro]

So really the new mini doesn't have better wind resistance it just allows for more pitch to fight the wind. They could probably patch the old mini with firmware to allow almost the same wind resistance but probably won't since it's a new 'feature'. This is what I figured when I saw a lot of the mini 2 videos with weird gimbal tilting.

[@IaninLondon]

I think the motors are more powerful but yes, I would have thought they could have given the original Mini more pitch...

[@georgepace1145]

Hi mate my mini is jumping in c mode in low wind and pointing down ?. Any ideas or have I got a dodgy one ?

[@IaninLondon]

Maybe check the props and recalibrate the IMU (google it - it can often fix these issues) Cheers.

[@georgepace1145]

@@IaninLondon thanks mate. I've done that and waiting for a nice day to test thanks again for your help much appreciated be safe