DJI Mini 2 River Exploring In The Snake River Canyon

[@andrejansen9003]

Because of you , I learnt to love the Snake River

[@andrejansen9003]

Canyon

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

Thank you Andre'! I do enjoy flying there.

[@TOPSHOTDroneFilms]

Neat location and scenery👍👊.

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

Thank you!

[@photorreia]

Amazing place!

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

It's a great place to fly.

[@WayNorthDrones]

Good looking video, nice job on the flying of the drone. Cool views from above looking down. Thank you for sharing and have a good day.

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

Thank you! It's always fun to explore the Snake River.

[@BOKI797]

Idaho QuadCopter that was a beautiful Video of the Snake River Canyon also ! Thanks for the Nice Video !

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

Thank you, it is so much fun flying there!

[@midlander01]

Another great video with stunning footage.

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

Thank you Andrew! Cheers!

[@CharliePFoogo]

What an awesome video. Thanks for the ride!

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

Thank you very much!

[@RDsRCReviews]

Looks great as always

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

Thank you so much RD's RC Reviews 😊

[@TOMLAD0]

thank you very much, great video from north wales uk

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

I'm very glad you enjoyed it! Thank you!

[@SpeedLimitChallenger]

Markus, just WOW look at those views!! what a wonderful spot to take off from and grab some really nice footage :) Thank you for sharing!!

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

Many thanks! It was really great fun to fly in the canyon!

[@doyleryehaaa6669]

Lucky guy , what a video !

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

Thank you!

[@tbjr50thomas]

Marcus it looks like you will have a ponytail soon. Great video🎥📸🚁👍‍‍

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

I'm having fun with it. Now that I've had the vaccine, I'll hit the barber shop again soon. 😁 Thank you!

[@123windyron]

Your best vid yet pretty darn cool!!! my favorite...

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

Wow, thank you! 👍

[@caseysteck611]

Great job Marcus. Love the area. 🍺

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

I'm glad you enjoyed it Casey!

[@KenKneknaneek]

HA HA Great ending, sorry about the fingers. You just proved one thing that these lower flights are a nice change from our more high altitude flights in that one gets to see more wild life and a much different view of the surrounding scenery. It just show you how dang good the camera is even on our smallest DJI drones and just how good the product is. You just opened up a whole new world of how to photograph from our drones. Until today having never seen a gully like this so deep and huge, it really looked void of much wild life, but today you showed that there is a ton of wild life down there, and probably many types of flowers and plants later as the spring turns into summer. Good job and Happy Flying.

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

Thank you GrampaKen! I am so fortunate to have a spot like that to fly in.

[@robertcrosby3845]

Great video, exceptional scenery and best of all no ego with regards to the landing mishap. Heal well!!

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

Thank you Robert! It was a little embarrassing. 😀

[@flyguy1359]

That is some spectacular scenery!

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

It really is a fun place to fly a drone!

[@flyguy1359]

@@IdahoQuadcopter hope your hand is OK! 👍👍

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

@@flyguy1359 Yes, it's my pride that's hurt. 🙂

[@DroneViewsMedia]

Great flight, Marcus.....as for the landing, we all mess up every once and a while 👍

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

Thank you! Yeah, that was embarrassing. 😀

[@DroneViewsMedia]

@@IdahoQuadcopter It could be worse, at least you didn't smack yourself in the head with your drone, like I did, with the original Mini ....now that was embarrassing 🤣

[@harryhorton976]

Love the content Marcus keep it comming

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

Thank you! Yes, much more to come!

[@Jerry-dk8se]

That's why I haven't tried a hand landing... monocular vision, too. I feel lucky to be able to maneuver my Mini onto the landing pad. Maybe I'm chicken? 🤔 Great flight in less than desirable conditions. I've never been in the Snake River canyon, so it was interesting to see that angle.

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

Thank you Jerry! I fly over the canyon a lot. It's fun to get the up close look at the Snake River too. Thank you! again!

[@chrishope82666]

Good flight Marcus.

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

Thank you very much Mr. Hope! It's a fun spot to fly. 👍

[@pateli2008]

Thanks Marcus, I have entertainment for tonight. By the way, I got my Mini 2 on the mail yesterday. First test flight minutes ago, smooth and silent, pretty cool.

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

That is wonderful Pato! You will really enjoy your Mini 2!

[@contilles]

Thanks for the video! Marcus, use landing pad. Always use the landing pad. Always! :D

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

Thank you! I hear you!.

[@JG-ot2zf]

Hello Marcus I think that in a situation that a hand landing become a risk for injury’s you should use a landing pad. If you don’t like using it then the next emergency solution is to use one of the floor carpet of your car. Stay safe and I really enjoy your videos you are authentic. From Quebec Canada

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

Thank you JG! A landing pad is a good idea!

[@joeamericauavfordav1096]

Another great flight in a great spot (minus the landing of course). Just keep in mind, there are only 2 kinds of real drone pilots out there. Those that have had bad landings and those that will have bad landings. Nothing at all to be ashamed of. Love your channel and your videos. Thanks for sharing.

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

Thank you so much! I have to admit, that one injured my pride as much as my finger. 😎

[@bryannasir243]

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[@wilsonbraxton529]

@Bryan Nasir yea, I have been using instaflixxer for months myself :)

[@titusronin6377]

@Bryan Nasir Yup, I have been watching on instaflixxer for months myself :D

[@BetweenTheLakes]

Yes, we enjoyed that Marcus. A very beautiful place. Hope your finger heals quickly. I am waiting to get my Mini 2 remote controller back from DJI as it stopped charging. Everything else worked fine but it would not charge through the USB port. I don't know if anyone else has had that same problem but I should have it back soon. DJI has done the repair and they are sending it back to me now. I should have it within a couple of days, I am missing it....

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

I've found DJI's service to be quite good. I am very sure you will be happy to get your drone back in the air. 🙂 Thank you!

[@FlyZoneFpv]

Awesome video Marcus. Hey that mini 2 is one little beast. 👍I enjoyed it brother

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

Thank you Michael! 👍 The Air 2S will be home soon! 🙂

[@FlyZoneFpv]

@@IdahoQuadcopter Thats wonderful . im excited too . ken hoffbauer stoped by today and showed me his . He went to best buy and he got lucky. there was 3 left . its a great piece of technology like you always say marcus!. lol!

[@franks.jr.7236]

Jesus Marcus you alright. Again nice flight.

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

Yeah, that was not my brightest moment. 👍 Thank you.

[@KenKneknaneek]

Very nice I am only half way thru the video, had to come and make some comments lol. At the start of the video as you backed out over the river and stopped for a moment there was a gun shot, I played it over a couple of times, someone must have been hunting lol.. You went down wind then thought better of it and came back to your original position, then decided to go upwind and up the river for a safer flight and you could see lots of ducks and other birds as you got lower, it was real neat. Then you decided to turn back going with the wind and said not much wild life ha ha and right below you were 2 beautiful Canada Geese, and a few feet later some mallard ducks LOL.. I know, you were busy too as it always is flying but just so you know, it is amazing and good to know that the lower ones flies the more wild life can be seen. Something I will now remember when I do some recording. Now back to the rest of your video. Good job Marcus and Happy Flying

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

Thank you again GrampaKen. Yes, as I narrate the video as I fly, I do sometimes miss things. Often I don't see them until I look at the video at home.

[@jwsibelievehikeandfly2272]

The only thing i miss about my old Phantom 3 is the landing legs. I will only buy mini drones now, but they are tricky to land. Beautiful flight as alway Markus!!!

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

Ha! I usually have no problem catching the Mini 2. 👍

[@atthelake9313]

I noticed some fancy foot work just before the mini went into attack mode.!!!

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

Yes, no question operator error played a part. 😀

[@Alan316100]

First, another interesting vid, and gotta love the scenery :-) Secondly, enjoyed the comentary, the brings the scenery to life. Thirdly, don't be embarrassed, I'm a complete novice so I file all the mishaps folks make away so I might be able to aviod them :-) Thank you.

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

Thank you so much Julius! I'm lucky to have some great places to fly.

[@GulfCoastTim]

One of the better flights I've seen on your channel. Really scenic area out there.

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

Thank you so much! I really appreciate that.

[@jackmuraguri1836]

That River is so beautiful...... just beckoning for a swim. I wonder just how deep it is, can one just wade through to the other side?

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

It's a great place to fly a drone. 👍

[@gbower1]

Another fun flight. I've had some trouble with a wind trying to hand land. Too bad you got cut up. I'm old and shaky so makes it tough for me.

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

I hear you Gerry. I should have broke out the landing pad. 👍

[@flippincrazycars]

Great flight. Hope the finger heals up soon. Unbelievable how good the Mini 2 copes in the wind!

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

Thank you! Yes, the finger survived, it's my pride that's a little wounded.

[@carlbuehler7767]

That intro to the video is pretty cool...

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

Thank you. I worry that it's a little bit too long.

[@rich500]

Those hand landings always look dangerous to me. I'm always afraid you are going to cut your arm off at the shoulder. Nice flight. That little thing handles wind good.

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

I usually do okay with them. I sure messed this one up though.

[@SuperNova-py1ec]

Great video Marcus. Stunning footage. Not keen on hand landings myself Appreciate dust is an issue but maybe stick to landing pads?

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

Thank you! 👍 I like using landing pads too.

[@JG-ot2zf]

Hello. I wrote a comment yesterday and I should have explained about the danger of hand take off or landing. I understand that it is like you are a good pilot it is a cool thing to do. Wen you put the controller on your arm it is very unstable and if the controller drops to the ground and land on the sticks the drone will be totally out of control. You do not want to be close to the drone if that happen. The drone will more than probably be damage and personal injuries could be painful. Worst if others are close to the drone they could be involve. I once took off with a Mavic mini and I believe that the IMU needed to be calibrated, when it got off the wooden handrail of the balcony it went in all directions. I manage to land without any broken parts but!!!! Always keep some distance between the drone and yourself. Fly safe. From Quebec Canada

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

Thank you JG. I agree. It is important to be safe with our drones. Thank you again.

[@hasanghodrati7326]

Great video, but you could have started the motors by holding the stick inward diagonally! :) I always do it that way! :)

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

Thank you. You are correct, that is a great way to arm the motors. 👍

[@hasanghodrati7326]

@@IdahoQuadcopter You are welcome! :)

[@hotrodindaytona5658]

Such a beautiful place. Not a lot of silt in that river. It's really clean unlike most rivers. I presume that its more of a rock bed in that area vs. top soil. As always, good stuff.

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

Thank you Rod! I had a lot of fun that day in the canyon.

[@hotrodindaytona5658]

@@IdahoQuadcopter Your like me. It's about the pure enjoyment of feeling like a bird. You don't need 90mph to get that feeling

[@SW-Video]

FYI: Canyons and rivers can be more windy than above the side walls due to a vortex effect coming down through the canyon.

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

Yep, that's what it said in my FAA training. 😎 Thank you.

[@SW-Video]

@@IdahoQuadcopter : The Colorado river is nearby. Where it widens the wind is much calmer (on average) than where it narrows. That's where I learned about the vortex effect on river valleys and canyons.

[@fsugrad03]

Send it!!

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

Ha! I always do DeMarco! 😁

[@billgrace9415]

anyway great video

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

Thank you for the visit!

[@fmimages]

Great views. I didn't see you land. Profanity doesn't bother adults so... I can't see my phone screen either so I guess. Everything looked excellent so you are a good guesser.

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

Thank you! 😀 It was a humbling experience that landing.

[@jstmo95]

Really beautiful footage there Marcus. Must be so much fun to fly there. Do you see many people in canoe or boats on the Snake? Haven't seen too many in your videos

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

Thank you! occasionally a jet boat will bo by. It is very occasionally.

[@hachewie]

So beautiful man. Can you swim in there?

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

Not me Chewie. I can't swim a lick. 😁

[@rpguy4]

Definitely enjoyed the video. Sorry about your finger. Do you ever use a sun shade for the RC ? Thanks for taking the time to make the video and giving us a tour !

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

Thank you. Yes, my finger survived, my pride is still a little hurt. 😀 I ordered a sunshade along with my DJI Air 2S.

[@geecee8864]

Hey Marcus,another great vlog.A question...I charge my mini 2 in drone and it takes over 3 hours to fully charge from near empty.My mavic air charges all 3 batteries faster than this drone takes for one.I dont have fly more pack just inside the drone charge only.

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

Make sure you use a high speed charger, and use the USB cable that DJI provided. 👍

[@jackgunnette6687]

Sure do enjoy your videos especially on the snake river. I like to follow you on the maps app when you are at local parks. Where on the snake is this video taken from Boise ?

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

Thank you! The place on the Snake that I fly at most of the time, is dues south of Kuna, Idaho.

[@robertbdrone6835]

Take good care of those fingers Marcus let’s get that bird in the air

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

Ha! Thank you Robert!

[@BlairAir]

What are you doing IN THE canyon Marcus? Lol! Good footage from the Mini 2! How can 118 meters be max altitude when you start down in a canyon? I agree in principle but the FAA should allow a little latitude with your altitude! Best to stay inside the rules then have to explain why you didn't, right?

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

Thank you. The canyon is just a favorite place to fly. There are many different facets of it.

[@BlairAir]

@@IdahoQuadcopter I don't blame you for THAT! I would be flying it every chance I could too! We have some mountains in Western North Carolina, but not like you have in your beautiful area of the country.

[@mmlips]

As you were getting ready to hand-land, I was yelling at the screen "No! Don't do it!"

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

Aha! That's what I heard while I was landing! 😁 Yes, I messed that one up. 😀

[@mmlips]

@@IdahoQuadcopter I live in Boise, thanks for showing me some spots to fly.

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

@@mmlips We are fortunate to have some wonderful places to fly in SW Idaho.

[@derekpask3633]

@@mmlips and with 480,00 sq yard dedicated to birds you sould get so great shots.

[@stinkerpot70]

Where is this location at? Are you close to Boise?

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

Yes, just south of Kuna.

[@leonardoglesby1730]

At least you don't have to worry about flying over cars, or people when you are down in the canyon. OK! Inquiring minds want to know; WHERE IS YOUR AIR 2S? I have already updated my Smart Controller, and I am waiting for that Fedex delivery.

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

Thank you Leonard! I ordered direct from DJI, and expect the Air 2S sometime next week! 👍

[@leonardoglesby1730]

@@IdahoQuadcopter I have been told that mine should be in my hot greasy hands on Wednesday.

[@123windyron]

I only see one mountain climber.

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

Got it. 👍

[@billgrace9415]

Hand landing is not a option for me.. landing pads are way to go.

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

I hear you on that one. 🙂

[@jonb8517]

Marcus, I bet you had to edit out ya sista's ass. We learn from our mistakes. Happy flying.

[@derekpask3633]

I gest it was too windy to put one of your landing mats down? The first aid kit was to use on someone else, was it.? Also 12 years old watch your channel, and are not is wise as you?. NOW for the third time, please do now advertise hand catching under any circumstances.

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

Thank you Derek. I suspect I'll hand catch the little Mini 2 again some day. 👍