DJI Mini 2 SE Return Home Challenge Vs DJI Mavic 3 - How Accurate Is It?

[@Matty27]

Just bought a Mini 2 SE, impressed by what I’ve seen on KZbin. Just hope I don’t end up crashing it!

[@The-Drone-Guy]

Hey! Thanks so much for checking out one of my videos. My suggestion is to find an open field for your first few flights - get used to the drone’s attitude (how it handles) Also get to know it’s weak spots. It has sensors on the bottom but the side and back are places that won’t detect thing s to avoid. Lastly in the settings check the Return Home altitude and make sure that is set to a safe height. Hope this helps! Have fun

[@BNSFBishop]

Thanks for the video! I just purchased the Mini 2 SE as my first drone yesterday.

[@The-Drone-Guy]

Woohoo that’s so exciting. Keep us posted when you start sharing your videos

[@fanatiquefantastique8516]

I just bought the dji mini 2 se today and did not have enough time to fly it around much, thank u for this video. Impressed by this little baby drone.

[@The-Drone-Guy]

You will have so so much fun with it! Where are you flying from?

[@fanatiquefantastique8516]

@@The-Drone-Guy snowy Canada

[@The-Drone-Guy]

@@fanatiquefantastique8516 love it! Winter can be some of the most epic times to fly

[@JWNRW59]

Thanks as always, for continuing to post such useful videos on the Mini 2 SE. It continues to impress even without 4K video, obstacle avoidance and the like. What's the bag for the Mini 2SE? Looks super utilitarian/useful.

[@The-Drone-Guy]

Thanks for watching! I have truly enjoyed this little drone and it can certainly keep up with everything I throw at it. The bag is TUMI brand sling style bag. They’re very durable and include a tracking service in case it is either lost or stolen 🙏👌

[@Toms_Shutter]

My two flights RTH worked like a charm on my 2SE. First flight lost signal and it returned and landed fine. second flight battery got low and just as it cleared the tree line, it started to land. Really settled my nerves in RTH. I have found once it is close to landing I prefer to take back control. Thanks for the videos!

[@The-Drone-Guy]

This is a wonderful summary of the typical experience- thanks so kuch for watching and adding to the discussion 😁✌️

[@homemadesolutionsandideas5239]

I've also received the message a few times when landing that the area under the aircraft is unsuitable for landing. Like you, I wasn't sure why, as it was solid concrete below...but no problem for me to just switch to manually landing it. I also have noticed about a 3-4 foot variance from takeoff point to where it landed. But since I'm landing in a fairly open area, I'm ok with that. The Mini 2 SE is just such a joy to fly! And as always, great videos and information! Thanks, and keep them coming.

[@The-Drone-Guy]

Thanks for the feedback and your experience as well. I think this was one of my favorite videos to create and I think I’m due to try again soon. Happy to hear your enjoying the mini 2 se as well as the channel. Talk soon!

[@GaryDarling]

Thanks, that is a fun comparison, I would watch more videos like this. I wonder if doing a manual home point update on the controller before or right after takeoff would make any difference? Most of my fights end with a forced return to home with the controller button rather than flying it back and my Mini 2 usually lands with at least 1 leg on the 30" round landing pad. It's pretty accurate so far.

[@The-Drone-Guy]

Hey Gary thanks so much for sharing! Makes sense to me, I’ll have to keep finding fun ways to share more videos. Thanks as always for tuning in and sounds like you can confirm the mini 2 se has a pretty accurate RTH feature 😁👍

[@The-Drone-Guy]

Hey Gary thanks so much for sharing! Makes sense to me, I’ll have to keep finding fun ways to share more videos. Thanks as always for tuning in and sounds like you can confirm the mini 2 se has a pretty accurate RTH feature 😁👍

[@clayparsley1316]

Thanks for the engaging content. We just purchased the Mini 2 SE for RE photography/video. Do you have any resources you can point us to with regards to setting up specific shots for RE? Appreciate the benefit of your thoughts.

[@The-Drone-Guy]

Hey! I would definitely suggest watching my videos on the quick shots features. The mini 2 se has some great built in video maneuvers that make capturing video. Mostly these drones are used for still images. For real estate it is always good to use a drone when highlighting privacy, proximity to water, boundary overlays and neighborhoods. Also great when that house is on a hill and there is no way to get a straight on portrait from the ground. A big tip is to always make sure to include the horizon line if you can, keeping the angle of the drone between 10-15 degrees is usually best. Downloading apps such as B4UFLY and UAV Forecast will also help make sure you’re flying safely. I have been wanting to do a video on how I got into real estate and real estate photography, you have motivated me big time! Hope this helps in the interim 😁👍📸

[@justadbeer]

Cool video. I was told that in order to gain better accuracy that the landing area should have some sort of break-up to it (such as the markings on an actual landing pad) This way the drone can get a more accurate sense of where to land. I was also told to let the drone hang there a few meters up for about 30 seconds before flying away, like you did the 2nd time. It seems that a perfectly flat surface such as smooth concrete (or a pallet) doesn't have enough structure for the drone to recognize the landing zone as well

[@The-Drone-Guy]

Hey! Thanks so much for sharing this insight. Maybe I can paint the pallet red and add a big white “H” on it 😂 I’ll definitely be doing this again with a few more of my drones

[@philkershaw8229]

Drones use GPS for RTH. But GPS is only accurate to within 10 - 15 feet usually. The Mavic 3 has Precision Landing. This works by hovering the drone after take off to all it to capture an image of the take off area. Then during the final stage of landing it uses that image for a precise touch down.

[@The-Drone-Guy]

Oh wow thanks for this awesome insight. I totally was aware of your first comment but the precision landing was only something I might have assumed was possible. But to hear that it uses it makes sense. Anywhere I can read up more on this??

[@Frank-uf2vn]

You changed the variables just enough from one drone to the other to not be sure what to think? It seemed to me that with the mini 2 se you held the controller under the drone when it was to close to the ground when landing and maybe it detected the signal from the controller and prevented the landing, where with the Mavic 3 you pulled the controller away while it was still high enough to not detect the controller signal I just dont know? I also have a mini 2 SE and haven't used the RTH feature, now Im going to have to give it a try! Fun watch thanks! 🚁PS I have seen a lot of RTH videos, but not once have I seen a landing that perfect!!!!

[@The-Drone-Guy]

Hey there thanks so much for tuning into the channel! This was my first go at a test and so part of it was like you saw a little spontaneous. I think overall they are programmed to handle the RTH feature identically but with the omni-obstacle avoidance sensors I am not totally surprised by the Mavic's perfect landing. Let me know how the test of your mini 2 se goes!

[@TheRunningTrucker]

Thanks for the insight, thinking about incorporating drone footage in my trucking / Running Vlog. Only an SE for now.

[@The-Drone-Guy]

That’s really cool’ it can definitely add shots that will make your page stand out

[@flexconca]

Great video! Is the Mavic 3 a Classic or Pro ? Hello from New Brunswick, Canada.

[@The-Drone-Guy]

Hey! Technically not either. It’s the first mavic 3 that they only made for one year. Had two lenses Mavic 3 classic has a single lense Mavic 3 pro has the 3 lenses. Hope this helps! Always nice hearing from my neighbors from the north :)

[@flexconca]

@@The-Drone-Guy Thanks for the info. I'm looking at doing real estate work and potentially 3D mapping. Have you ever done that type of work ? My wife and I travel to Maine several times a year. I'm going to have to check out that lighthouse.

[@The-Drone-Guy]

@@flexconca that’s exciting to hear! My bread and butter is real estate photography, I have never tried 3D mapping but you can definitely do a ton of that with these drones. Oh yes lighthouses are always worth the visit! Let me know if you have any questions when in Maine

[@flexconca]

Wondering what you would recommend for a camera for outdoor use, something I can put on a tripod and do recordings of different things outdoors. Mostly for KZbin. Thank you!

[@The-Drone-Guy]

@@flexconca hey! I’d say any entry level DSLR camera from Nikon, canon or Sony that shoots 4k will be a great camera for what you described. You can manually adjust settings and upgrade lenses when the time comes. Enjoy!

[@larkinsen]

Doesn't bother you that message of Gimbal calibration error?I mean it's not ok.It's a pretty expensive drone and if it's still in warranty use it to fix it.Or it doesn't affect it's functionality? :)

[@The-Drone-Guy]

Hey! That is a great question and the answer is yes! haha I had noticed this issue about 4-5 flights into having the drone. However I was leaving for a trip and couldnt take the time to send back into DJI. I have since started the process of having them send me a new one. For awhile it was minor but now it truly effects my shots so badly it is a pain! In all my 8 years of flying dji never had this issue so it is a new thing for me. I chalk it up to the mini models having very simple gimbal systems subject to error. I suggest anyone with this issue send theirs back to DJI asap and from what I hear they are fantastic about these issues and fixing them and in many cases sending a new unit. Hope this helps!

[@SlippyFlicks]

I’m getting my dji se 2 for Christmas. Just wondering can I fly in every area that’s in the yellow. Or do I need a license for that. I’m 15 and will probably get a license for my 16th birthday or something

[@The-Drone-Guy]

Hey! Great question - you will need a license to fly in controlled air space. However there are many places that are not in controlled airspace to fly. My best suggestion is to connect with your local airport to get into a class for your part 107 as soon as your age able. So cool to hear that you’re interested in getting your license 🙏🚁

[@SlippyFlicks]

@@The-Drone-Guy really appreciate the response and the help. I would love to get my PPL too as my grandpa was a pilot too. You earned a sub thanks again👍🏼

[@The-Drone-Guy]

@@SlippyFlicks I’m sure you will be a natural! Next video I make I’ll be sure to include some helpful FAA links. And in meantime I’ll try to dig up some of my old part 107 study material 📚

[@SlippyFlicks]

@@The-Drone-Guy thanks man that means a lot. I’ll keep checking your channel for that video. Again really appreciate it. I’ll update you after I get the drone

[@happyspod4670]

Hi do I have to obtain a licence to fly ? Since it’s under 250g

[@The-Drone-Guy]

No part 107 license needed unless you are using it to make money. Also no need to register as a recreational flyer with FAA due to its weight. Hope this helps!

[@tragnon]

I grew up in Kittery, I'm trying to figure where you were launching from...

[@The-Drone-Guy]

Hey! No way that’s so cool to hear. I’m launching at a small baseball field in Portsmouth, it’s fairly new and may not have been here when you grew up.

[@tragnon]

@@The-Drone-Guy Ahhh...looking at your map, the old entrance to Mariners Village.

[@trialsrob214]

The mini 2 doesn’t have the same precision software as the 3. That being said you didn’t really acquire a proper home point with the 2. As compared to the 3 The home point was acquired almost instantly. I’m new to drones and I have the 2se mini Ive tested the rth and it’s landed within a foot radius of the home point consistently. I’ve watched other videos on the 2se and while it’s not as accurate as the Mavic 3 it is pretty good. Anyway fun video

[@kennethhamburg8909]

It could be that there is no markings on the wood pallet just the the plane area.

[@The-Drone-Guy]

You’re totally right! I have since purchased a landing pad with designated colors

[@Caleb-C]

Great test

[@The-Drone-Guy]

Thanks so much for sharing - cheers! 👍✌️

[@philly_Will]

I used RTH to bring mi Mini SE2 back and it was way off. I was sitting 10 feet East of the "Take-off pad," and flew the drone approximately 20 meters high and a distance of approximately 50 meters when I pushed the RTH. the drone tried to land 20 feet Northwest of the Landing pad crashing into a tree. When I sent it back for repairs they claimed the RTH was accurate. In the future I will assume the RTH is only 30 to 40 feet of the take-off zone accurate. I'm convinced the remote placement has nothing to do with the RTH zone. I was in the Allegheny Mountains at the time and this may have distorted the GPS.

[@The-Drone-Guy]

Wow this is an interesting example, sorry to hear your drone crashed. Thanks so much for watching and sharing. I’m curious to know what truly governs the RTH accuracy. More tests to come I suppose 🙏🙏

[@DronePH-2024]

GREAT TEST SIR DJI IS THE BEST THANKS FOR SHARING ❤❤❤

[@The-Drone-Guy]

Thanks so much for watching!!!

[@meathead2676]

Could it be your Gimbal calibration error on your mini 2 se the problem 🤔

[@The-Drone-Guy]

I did also think that! I may need to try again once I am able to get that issue resolved. Thanks for watching!

[@HaveFaithInGod]

Just my opinion, but seeing how precise an RTH landing is not too important to me as long as it's within a few yards of takeoff. The critical issue is that it does come home. I've never had a controller fail that forced an RTH so that I couldn't take over . I have gone out of range but in those cases you can take back over as soon as signal reconnects. If I do an RTH I always tweak the landing to hit my pizza box (lol) or carefully do a hand landing keeping fingers safe from the props of course. Get ya an extra large pizza box, I'd hate to lug that pallet around! 😀 Enjoyed the video, thanks.

[@The-Drone-Guy]

Haha this sounds like a similar experience to me. I have never even thought what would happen in this scenario, but thought hey what the heck. Also, this pallet is just for the sake of having a decent size target. I usually just launch from my truck bed

[@HaveFaithInGod]

Yeah I subbed ya awhile back. Enjoy your vids!@@The-Drone-Guy

[@The-Drone-Guy]

@@HaveFaithInGod yes one of the OG subscribers 😁✌️👍

[@richardancog7520]

I'm am rooting for mini 2 se. But too bad. I'm going to wait for 2nd part

[@The-Drone-Guy]

I definitely need to give the mini another go!!

[@Phrqndy]

Nice loved it,cant wait for a new video ❤

[@The-Drone-Guy]

Wow thanks so much for watching!

[@Phrqndy]

@@The-Drone-Guyafter this video I'm still planning to buy the DJI mini 2 se 👍❤️

[@The-Drone-Guy]

@@Phrqndy that’s awesome I think that’s a great idea. You will be very happy with it. Have fun 🙏🛩️

[@Phrqndy]

​@@The-Drone-Guythank you so much you entertained me to buy a drone ❤,can't wait for a new video you deserve 1M subscribers

[@techunboxing8933]

How old do you have to fly a DJI drone?

[@The-Drone-Guy]

I believe you need to be 13 years old to register your own drone with FAA, however no age requirement when someone younger is flying with an adult I would assume.

[@gabcwabc2491]

I am surprised by the Mavic hitting the pad. Civilian use GPS is intentionally not accurate; not to that level. The alignment is in constant motion to limit accuracy from those who would wish us harm. It can even be turned off at any time. Having said that, full scale aviation and navigation for instrument approaches are aided by WAAS Wide Area Augmentation System. Basically, a ground station reads the "float" in the GPS system and the aircraft systems use this for correction. I suspect some of this is going on with the Drone. If it has a GPS on the transmitter, it is acting in the same regard. If the transmitter GPS location is 3 foot left, then the drone moves 3 foot left.

[@The-Drone-Guy]

I really appreciate this comment ! I truly had fun asking myself these same questions while performing this “experiment”. I went into it with some expectations but to see the mavic 3 land perfectly was very cool. Thanks for watching!

[@chieflll3948]

earned a subscriber 👍🏽👍🏽

[@The-Drone-Guy]

Thank you so much my friend!

[@pilot-wannabe1359]

how are u allowed to fly in the blue

[@The-Drone-Guy]

Hey there! Great question, I have my commercial part 107 license and can apply for permissions to fly there 👍

[@Kevz8611]

Nice man.. I didn't know leaving the Mini 2 in position for a few moments allows the RTH to be more accurate. I knew it was a thing with the Mavic 3 though.

[@The-Drone-Guy]

Glad I could help! And thanks for watching!!

[@hiddenguy67]

​@@The-Drone-GuyHow come there are barely any youtubers who use the m2se?

[@hiddenguy67]

​@@The-Drone-Guythe mini2 is sold in us but in the uk here it's only the 2 se and they have the mini 2 out of stock which is really annoying

[@The-Drone-Guy]

@@hiddenguy67 I’d say it’s because the mini 3 series may be more popular here in states. But I noticed there weren’t many people showcasing DJI most entry level drone so I decided I would 😁✌️

[@hiddenguy67]

@@The-Drone-Guy there's only mini 2 se I want mini 2 tho

[@Alta1r135]

The thing is that the mavic takes a photo of the landing site and then comprares it to see whether its landing correctly

[@The-Drone-Guy]

No way really? I had no idea. That’s pretty sick. I’m going to look more into that. Makes total sense the thing has a ton of cameras

[@KK-kn5pr]

Maybe it refused to land because it sensed movement when you took off your remote from underneath and it thought area was uneven or something

[@The-Drone-Guy]

Yes it surely didn’t like something that was going on. Which i don’t mind if it thinks it’s going to crash land. So interesting result either way I suppose. Thanks for watching!!

[@KK-kn5pr]

@@The-Drone-Guy I’ve recently bought mini 2 se myself. It’s my first ever drone in decades. 😆 I am liking it much, but didn’t get a chance to set it off on a long flight yet. Tbh didn’t have a heart to do so till now, but I am planning to soon. Lol

[@The-Drone-Guy]

@@KK-kn5pr oh wow that’s exciting to hear you’re getting back into the drone world 😁👍 have fun and happy droning. Where are you flying from? ✈️

[@KK-kn5pr]

@@The-Drone-Guy Pakistan 🇵🇰 🙌

[@The-Drone-Guy]

@@KK-kn5pr no way that’s amazing you’re tuning in all the way from there. Soo cool!

[@djordjestrbac520]

Hi a have buy dji mini 2 se is good

[@The-Drone-Guy]

Hey!! Yes it’s the best starter drone in my opinion

[@YUOSF121]

Why did the mini2 not reach more than 10 kilos

[@The-Drone-Guy]

It is because of my location, I have been able to get the mini 2 SE to 5,000 kilometers

[@Glenrsi]

Never used return to home or landing pad for any DJI drones.

[@The-Drone-Guy]

I always suggest a landing pad. I usually use a foldable one that’s light and easier to travel with

[@Glenrsi]

@@The-Drone-Guy: I see many people use them. I have never as i do not see the point or benefit. Hand launching and catching helps where there is grass etc.

[@musicbruv]

I don't think accuracy is a big problem, the main thing is it comes back home.

[@The-Drone-Guy]

That is so true! To have this feature is so important

[@JulianHerdocia-r1p]

Day four of asking for a free dji mini 2 se

[@Matty27]

You’re not getting one, that’s not how life works

[@JulianHerdocia-r1p]

@@Matty27 guy is just a hater

[@Matty27]

@@JulianHerdocia-r1p well I’m not am I. You aren’t getting a $300+ drone for free from KZbin comments

[@The-Drone-Guy]

I can second this! 👀 if I do give a drone away it will be randomized and equal to all!

[@JulianHerdocia-r1p]

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