DJI Mini 4K - First Flight on the Boise River in Eagle Idaho - Part 2

[@rcwbud52]

I am so appreciative of your videos. I was very ill over the winter. My son bought me a Mini 2 SE. It gave me something to think about and I found your videos and watch them all the time. Absolutely great resource material. I flyy all the time now that Im healthy. Thank you so much for taking the time. Much appreciated

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

Thank you very much! I appreciate it. 👍

[@JWNRW59]

With the Mini 4k now selling in all regions it’s now the top budget drone. Thanks as always Markus!

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

Thank you! DJI did such a great job with this one!

[@georgekelly1948]

Wonderful blue water and puffy cloud formations. Fun first flight at a great setting.

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

It was an iffy day to fly, but turned out okay. 👍

[@callesandlund1204]

Just took my new Mini 4K for its maiden flight and it flew great! Thanks for all your nice and friendly videos!! 😊

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

Thank you so much! Enjoy that new drone!

[@QRPGUY]

Thanks for the video. I just purchased one. Looking forward to flying.

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

Have fun! It's a great little drone!

[@patrickcaldwell4599]

Same mine is being delivered sunday

[@acarter1714]

Great maiden flight mini Ron! Look forward to seeing more

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

More to come! Thank you!

[@philipchura7139]

Great Video Marcus. Great review. Great little drone for the money.

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

It's a great value Phil!

[@mickeytheviewmoo]

That was the shakiest hand catch I have seen for a while. My heart was in my mouth.😮

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

It all worked out.

[@kimfyffe2dronevideos74]

Went till you get old I can't do it

[@tabadrone]

Mini4k is a powerful little drone. Very nice video. Liked. All the best

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

It's really something for $299. Thank you!

[@CharlesMaynor]

Great video and Drone! Have the mini 2 and seem to be very similar. Great little Drones!!

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

Yes, it is essentially a Mini 2.

[@ssb73q]

Hi Marcus, nice first flight of the DJI Mini 4k, thanks for sharing. The Mini 4k looks like a great first drone for beginners.

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

Thank you Richard. It's a great product!

[@HikeFly22]

Very nice flight and awesome quality video from the drone

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

Thank you! It's so much value for the money spent!

[@BillTheDroneReviewer]

Well done Marcus. Really like the video. DJI has a real winner here !

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

Thank you Bill! I'm sure they'll sell about a million of them. 🤣

[@richardparkhouse9571]

thank you marcus for the explanation of the attitude indicator 👍

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

My pleasure! I'm glad you found some value here. 👍

[@richardparkhouse9571]

@@IdahoQuadcopter i just love your channel its one of the best

[@johnolson4127]

Good place for a vertical pano. Great video.

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

I agree John. It would be. 👍

[@requiemglassworks9254]

Thank you for the videos, I've learned a lot! The reason the gravel pits make those ponds, is due to the proximity to the river, and the water table level. As they dig down, they have to use pumps to keep the water from filling the hole up. When they are done digging, they turn the pumps off, and the pond fills to the level of the surrounding water table. In my area, they will stock the ponds with fish, plant some trees, and then turn over the property to the town or state for use as public space.

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

Thank you, and I appreciate the explanation of the gravel pits. Years ago the ones you see here would have been way out on the outskirts of the city. 🙂

[@Roys_Drones]

thanks again from the mountains of Garden Valley!

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

Oh yes, there are some great places to fly in Garden Valley! 🙂

[@DroneSeekersInternational]

Good quality drone for the price, good first flight Marcus

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

Thank you Mr. Gardner! It's a fun little drone!

[@henrytaaffe7058]

another great video Marcus.

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

I appreciate that Henry!

[@mastajigga6988]

great vid sir thank you

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

I appreciate that! Thank you!

[@Fedor_7Fedor_77]

Is there any difference on video quality with the Mini 2 ?

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

I need to do a side by side comparison.

[@Fedor_7Fedor_77]

@@IdahoQuadcopter Nice ! Thank you for the great videos 🙏

[@johnk7649]

Very nice, Marcus. Hey on something like this guy, did you purchase care refresh, or no because it is a relatively inexpensive drone? Just curious. Thanks

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

I didn't buy care refresh for this little drone. 👍

[@RonaldBrown59]

The little Mini Ron 4k performed flawlessly, just as I expected it would. And camera quality looked very good, and these small sensors generally perform well given enough light. I suspect the dynamic range is still limited, but maybe it has improved from the Mini 2. Great test flight Marcus, thanks for sharing.

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

Thank you Ron! Yes, your namesake drone performed quite well I thought. 🙂

[@DroneViewsMedia]

Hi there Marcus, just back watching videos, and with any luck I'll be well enough to get back flying in the next week or so. Yeah, this really is a rebranded Mini 2, but at a great entry price. 👍

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

I'm glad you're on the mend Alan! Yes, you're spot on with your comment.

[@GorillamansGarage]

Seems odd that DJI chose to discontinue the Mini 2.. but now revives it under the guise of a Mini 4K? and people scorned Fimi for their Fimi V1 - V2 & now V3 update?? Odd. Is DJI just shelf clearing? I still love the Mavic Mini & get a kick out of it every time its out.

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

It's essentially a rebranded Mini 2. The price point is outstanding!

[@Alan316100]

Some great views Marcus and loved the chat 🙂

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

Thank you! It was a fun flight!

[@StonehillBBQ]

So interesting! I ordered the Mini 4K two days ago. This will be my first drone and i’m looking forward to my first flight. Btw. Greetings from Sweden in Scandinavia.

[@brucedon1951]

They are easy to fly the only time I crashed one was when the drone took off and there was no gps lock on it and started drifting into the trees with the wind but it was a different drone just make sure you hear the voice home point has been updated before you take off and check how many satt you have

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

Congratulations! You pick a really nice drone. 👍

[@AuditHunter]

Dude I can’t thank you enough for this video. Most videos I watched literally said the only way you can do a 4k shot was in Quickshot mode 😑 I’ll be honest I never ever knew I could click on that writing at the bottom so the fact you showed this was a MASSIVE help. Very good video aswell. Shame the uk has restrictions on the distance which is 500m max I believe, this is because of the VLOS rules.

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

Thank you very much! I'm glad you found the video helpful!

[@Obi-Wan-Jackobi1996]

great video

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

Thank you very much!

[@GENERALLee-jp4xr]

nice flying

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

Thank you!

[@memoravelfisica]

Boa noite amigo. Sabe se o mini 4k funciona no litchi?

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

I do not know. It may as it's based on the Mini 2.

[@ChrisLindsay-y9f]

I'm just learning how to fly my Mini 4k, first day it was in a field and we we lost sight of it, that was when I found the 'find my drone' in the app, it was on the back side of a bush but was found, several crashes later, I'm getting better...all that background said, did some flying over an abandoned barn, the camera is AWESOME, the gimbal is great, it was windy/gusty and the images of the barn was perfect, moving or hovering.

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

I'm sorry to hear that you crashed. The Mini 4K is so much fun!

[@jerryfuller-bk8hz]

Nice Mini 4 K drone Marcus. Will the transmitter that comes with the DJI mini 4 pro work with this new drone? I like using a built in screen, rather than using a phone to view the flight with.

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

I do not think so. 👍

[@SkyStepDrones68]

Good to see you, Marcus. I was wondering who does the intro videos for you? Thanks again, sir!

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

I get many of them on fiver. 👍

[@FoxFaderWorld]

On the bottom right of the attitude indicator, press that arrow, and that turns into the gps screen. I like to follow the red line from there to get back home. Obviously, it's extremely accurate, and it works if maps are loaded or not.

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

Thank you Fox!

[@FoxFaderWorld]

@IdahoQuadcopter never a problem. Thank you for what you do for the community. I almost dropped out after selling my Evo2, but thanks to the Mini 3 pro, I'm here to stay.

[@numajoff]

Great video. Marcus. Does the mini 2 se battery work on this new drone too?

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

Yes indeed, the Mini 2 SE batteries will work with the Mini 4K.

[@treynolds94]

The ponds are for the making of the concrete since different levels of concrete take more or less water to gravel ratio. Also use water for the grinding and cutting of the stone to prevent wear and tear of the cutting blades. Easy to have ponds and collect rain water and filter it then use city water and have to pay for it. Plus the amount of water they would go through city water would have the capacity needed to do what they need.

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

Thank you! I suspected it was all related. 👍

[@Birdie284]

Love this video. Is there any audio on the drone?

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

No, you need a mic system to record audio.

[@Anglo-Brit]

Subbed, just bought one after watching these videos one which one to get, respect from London.. I just hope I can hope the DjI mini 2 batteries are compatible with this drone.

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

Thank you! Yes, the Mini 2 batteries will work in your Mini 4K.

[@Anglo-Brit]

@@IdahoQuadcopter Thanks

[@tymccullough]

What options does the DJI 4k have to transfer media from the drone to your phone?

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

With your camera connected to the R/C and the R/C connected to the drone, select the files in the playback menu and click the download button.

[@sxmindian]

I was the one that mentioned in your previous post that the Mini 2 got 60fps @ 2.7k after a firmware update.

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

Ah yes, thank you for that! 🙂

[@BrianKushner]

Great video. Looking for a camera drone for an 8yo. Assuming this drone would be a bit much. Can you recommend something great for an 8yO? Thanks.

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

Thank you! Check out the DJI Tello drone for a young person. 👍

[@BrianKushner]

@@IdahoQuadcopter Thanks!

[@chuckstonex1632]

mine should be delivered on Monday. I called DJI and could not understand the woman on the phone. My question was "what mapping programs is it compatible with and does it drop pins? I understand it shows tracking in Apple or Google maps. I am mostly wondering about Garmin mapping in my Montana 700. I plan to use it for spotting hunting sites for later hunts. We have a very large area to search for Oryx in New Mexico.

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

I doubt there are any mapping programs that will work with this little drone. It's not really an enterprise product. That said, I don't have any experience in that area, and don't know. 👍

[@johowohoj]

Great video Marcus, I just got my mini 4k a couple weeks ago… My first drone… I flew it a few times and then tried to use the FPV mode just to add a different dimension to my videos, not flying too close to things but just to sort of simulate flying… But I tried putting it into FPV mode which I thought should lock up the gimble so it would tilt as the drone tilted… It did not, but just kept the horizon flat…So I’m wondering if this feature is supposed to work on this drone… I have asked the question of DJI customer support but have not gotten a response yet… What do you think about this… Thanks again for the great video content!!! John

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

Thank you John. That is exactly what FPV mode is supposed to do. It locks the gimbal. I’m not sure why it didn’t work for you.

[@johowohoj]

@@IdahoQuadcopter I’m charging up the controller and batteries and then I’ll check for any possible updates and give it another try… Thanks a bunch!!!

[@WeretheRoberts]

Hey there. The mini 4k seems like it’s got some promise eh? Someone asked me the other day if the Mini 4k has a special feature the mini 2 has when returning home. With the 2, we are able to yaw and change the height during the automated RTH function. Do you know or can you test to see if the 4k has that or if it’s been stripped away like it has been for the 3 and 4 pro?

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

I need to check that RTH yaw. I suspect it does. I'm sure that DJI took it away on the Mini 3 Pro because of OA.

[@WeretheRoberts]

@@IdahoQuadcoptercool. Thanks for the help, buddy. 😊

[@pp2trancos]

Ese pato tenía ganas de salir en TikTok

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

He sure did! 😄

[@meathead2676]

The best looking drone series is the mini 2 💯👌

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

It is a good looking little drone. 👍

[@onenglen]

how did you get the histogram on the controller?

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

In the camera menu.

[@onenglen]

@@IdahoQuadcopter thanks. Loving your videos. I'm new to droning. I picked up the mini 4 just a couple weeks ago. My first done.

[@robertkilpatrick8361]

Wow I need a tractor tire and go down that river but when the water gets a bit warmer lol......

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

The Boise river is popular for that in the summertime. 👍

[@RohanPL]

Amazing video, i just wonder if battery from mini 2 / mini 2se works with mini 4k, on picture they look the same but i read somewhere that they are not working with each other.

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

I've never tried it, but it should work fine. 👍

[@Randomentertainmentz]

Hi Marcus this is a great first flight. What makes it different from the mini 2 apart from 4k introduction. How did you find the performance test to the older brother? Almost the same or the same. I like the conclusion with the hand catching style 😂😂😂 When the M4P arrive I'm going to name after you. GENERAL MARCUS. I salute you Stay strong, safe and blessed all the time Amen ❤️🙏🙏

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

Ha! Thank you Welbeck!! 😄 This drone is essentially the Mini 2 rebranded.

[@Randomentertainmentz]

@@IdahoQuadcopter again I'm sure of Cogito mini drone coming out to the market too. Much respect Sir. Lovely 🌹 educational videos all the time.

[@fredyrodriguez6525]

I'm looking to buy my first drone and have two offers to consider: the DJI Mini 3 for 369 EUR or the new DJI Mini 4K for 299 EUR. What are your thoughts? Is it worth spending an extra 70 EUR for the DJI Mini 3?

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

If you can afford it the Mini 3 has a better camera and more features. 👍

[@Przemek.Or.]

Hej Marcus. I am in the process of purchasing DJI MINI 2. I only considered the Mini 2 used, but the Mini 4K version has been available on Amazon for a week. The cost of the used 2 is up to 75% of the value of the Mini 4K in the Fly More equipment. Do you think it's worth the extra 25%?

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

You do get a warrenty with the Mini 4K. They are basically the same drone though.

[@PileofBrass]

If you're in the US, why do you leave your settings in metric ?

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

Because the metric system is easier to use than imperial. 👍

[@PileofBrass]

@@IdahoQuadcopter Makes sense. I just found it less familiar for me. Enjoying the vids. Thanks.

[@infrastructure-h9b]

Good bird !! decent price for a DJI, I think that the Fimi mini 3 will be a little better 👍👍

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

It's a great little drone. 👍

[@ATLTRANSPORTER2]

HOW FAR OUT DID YOU FLY

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

Not very far.

[@Cozydrone]

From the data that I received,the only difference between the mini 2 and mini 4k is the bit rate and no light on the front.also the firm factor is more like thein 2 se😎🇺🇸😁🤗🍦🍨

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

It's essentially a rebranded Mini 2. 👍

[@Mrdsmith500]

Nice shots, enjoyed that. So I am not a novice drone pilot. I have, but out of commission currently, a Phantom 3. I just purchased the mini 4k to get back in the air with a small investment. Only flew it once so far. Went well. I did notice that I can't change the settings from metric to imperial. Other videos I watched people were changing the country location. The slider for changing to imperial is grayed out. There is no country location that I can find. I see yours is set to metric, are you stuck with metric as well? Also I had the version from Google play, which I latter found out is not the official version. It is a scam version requiring a subscription. Found out you have to download directly from DJI, which for a big company like DJI, I found that ridiculous. So am I stuck with metric only as far as you know? My phone is an Android Samsung Galaxy A51, if that matters.

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

My advice is to download the correct Fly app from DJI. You can then select imperial or metric.

[@MrEddieNunez]

Ron Mini 4K 🎉

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

Yes! Ron is 'da man! 😄

[@BaqPaqJaq]

Coat on? Must be cold!

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

It was a little bit chilly Jackie! 🥶

[@thedroneguy42]

Is it me or the video feed and colors looks alot different than the mini 2

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

I need to do a comparison. 👍

[@thedroneguy42]

@@IdahoQuadcopter yes that would be great to see

[@thedroneguy42]

It looks like the color science of the mini se

[@MrTomas215]

I don’t understand why the RC or RC 2 isn’t compatible with this drone 🤔🧐🤔

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

I agree, I wish it was.

[@frgarcia89]

Just to calrify, the original mini 2 also has 100mb video bitrate.

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

Thank you 👍

[@jameshatchett8095]

If you think the river is interesting at that spot during the day you should see it at night flying a high resolution thermometric camera.

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

I don't do much night flying. 👍

[@123windyron]

Nice for 300 bucks nice clear vid

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

Yes, it's a pretty good deal. 👍

[@PilotsError]

Haha I'm sure I was not the only one holding my breath for that catch :)

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

It's not my favorite skill. 🤣

[@henrymills8221]

Mini 2 re-branded

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

It has a different chipset, but yes, you are correct.

[@treynolds94]

120m is not max legal for sub 250g it a good practice but not required. Only over 250g is 120m regulated. Well atleast here in Canada 0 Transport Canada regulations on sub 250g there are shoulds such as line of sight height ect. but even says on the gov.ca website says not required. Use good judgement and dont be dumb.

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

I wish the US would use the same common sense that Canada does with drone regulations. Your points are well taken.

[@billlewis535]

ArrowRock

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

Yeah, I had brain freeze Bill! 😄

[@DirtyPlumbus]

I should have bought one of these instead of a Rabbit R1. 😂

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

Yeah I hear the Rabbit R1 is a not good.

[@exploringwithjohnny6947]

wow lovey place be ok got money buy houes like that.thank you marcus

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

Yes, those are some expensive homes!

[@sxmindian]

First!

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

Indeed! 😄

[@richard8342]

What in hell do they do to be able to but Million dollar homes ?

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

Electricians and plumbers mostly. Maybe a few truck drivers that own their own trucks.

[@MattHatfield1]

Long winded. Time to takeoff was quite long at ~6 minutes.

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

Thank you for watching Matt. 👍