Mavic Air Beginner's Guide Part 2 - Taking Off, Flight Tutorial, Gesture Control

This video covers all the basics for setting up your new Mavic Air before you head out to fly.
Taking Off - 3:40
Flight Tutorial - 5:19
Gesture Control - 9:37
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[@EdRickerVlogs]

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[@MusingOfaMan]

Dude, part one link isn't working. Just finally got my Air and came back to get some knowledge. Thanks in advance and as for Part 1's link...I got your back: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qWfXn5V6jMRgo5Y

[@drah6814]

How to set up the distance for quick shot?

[@deseangibir4764]

Ed Ricker Hey bro. Question does the mavic have follow me around capabilities?

[@CarlosMartinez-rk2bt]

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[@dutertardsatdu30tutangchin77]

Boss.. Is it water proof? Can it fly even its raining..?

[@EPeltzer]

Ed Ricker you are a gifted communicator. By far the best intro to any drone I've seen, I feel like I've flown the thing. DJI should hire you to do their product demos. So much better than wading through 15 DJI official videos to see one feature per vid.

[@sagarkulkarni6033]

I have been looking for this kinda tutorial for so many days. All other youtuber have shown only unboxing, Cinematic views, etc. You are the one who actually shown how to operate this drone. This is awesome video

[@JustSteve247]

By far the easiest and best Vlog for me to learn how to use my new Mavic Air. Now subbed.

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[@scrappyreed5916]

Just Steve I agree, this is a wonderful video. Well put together thank you

[@JustDavidMinistries]

Just Steve I totally agree with you

[@hotjesssica954]

I agree!!

[@michaelfav137]

Excellent!...no padding, no waffle...great instruction well done!

[@svendura1]

One of the best - if not THE best - videos about the Mavic Air. Thanks for your good work.

[@vinhha6073]

After few month , few flies... I went back to view your vid again.... like ... go back to school... lol.... one thing I really love today Sir, and it’s my first time too... I fly my Air as far as I can not see it... soooo far... me and my son couldn’t see it... wow then I press RTH ... oh my lord... it’s amazing that this drone do... landing right my feet....amazing amazing...

[@FrameByFrame96]

This technology is truly the epitomy of future. A lot of people don't really know what they're dealing with but it is truly magical and beautiful. In my opinion, it is a very exciting thought to have a drone with such a professional camera that can take cinematic footage using a professional camera. No matter what drone you would get, just always remember that it is always worth the money.

[@dagmarnovakova6324]

amazing tutorial, i am a drone beginner and i can say this vid built my confidence without even trying to fly my drone for the first time

[@Crysismedic]

Man just want to say thank you for these Mavic Air tutorials. I just got mine this weekend. Can't wait to start practicing.

[@GHOOGLEMALE]

Watched part 1 & 2 - Best beginner instruction yet. Its old school this model now (I was given this Drone by a mate) but the APP seems to work for lots of DJi so is just as relevant. Off to try out Ed's instruction, I feel a lot more confident in getting going with it than I did before (and I reckon my mate would have learnt a lot from these 2 vids). Good job Mr Ricker..

[@jaguiar4567]

The most comprehensive tutorial video I've found so far. Great work ED.

[@Maarten_official_account]

After watching part 1 and 2 I can only say that this was the best tutorial I’ve seen on KZbin. Thanks for sharing and it’s time to take my Mavic Air and try it in an open field 👍

[@renejvaillancourt7279]

YOURS WAS THE FIRST TUTORIAL I WATCHED AND LEARNED FROM WHEN I BOUGHT MY MAVIC PRO TWO YEARS AGO.YOUR VIDEO WAS ENTERNAING AND EDUCATIONAL. YOU'RE A PRO AND I STILL ENJOY WATCHING AND LISTENING TO YOU.THANKS ED.

[@thomaszone7027]

Hi Ed. You are one off THE BEST! It's the best tutorial I have ever seen. I feel really "green"/brand new to drones but after your video I feel better. Well done. Thank you.

[@thomaszone7027]

Hi Ed. Wow! I was just notified I received "👍" for my comment regarding your tutorial. You see? It's not only my opinion. 😎 Anyway, thank you again. Couple days ago I was doing initial setup and I was amazed again how easy you made it for us - beginners. Have a good day.

[@HappyConservative-tt5yr]

Ed, I am about a year or so behind the cutting edge. However, I would like to extend a great big Thank You for a great video. Just what a novice like myself needed. I watched both installments, and now have a bit more confidence in what I can do with my 'New' Mavic Air. Just waiting on two other batteries to show up, and I'll be heading to the field to fly her. Thanks again for covering everything, making it easier to understand what I got myself into!

[@tigerace351]

Great explanation and instructions. Extremely well laid out and very detailed. Awesome job! Subscribed!

[@gasgaslex_photos]

There are many Drone- How to use videos on KZbin but this channel seems to be the best for explaining how to use one.

[@N2GJ]

Absolutely fantastic! I wish I had found these before I started flying mine! I can’t wait to try out some of those intelligent flight modes. The only one I’ve tried was “follow me” so far. Very professionally done, sir!

[@rippleeffect8374]

the best Beginner's video on the internet

[@mtatom92345]

Your hard work post production is greatly appreciated too, Ed. Thanks

[@voxtv1335]

Really appreciate the clarity, Ed. Thanks for taking your time and helping me with my new drone.

[@southcoast2008]

Your tutorials are absolutely awesome. Simple step by step instructions and demo of each interaction. Well done Ed, keep it up.Thoroughly enjoyable indeed. Dave from South Africa

[@tycotoys]

I just purchased a Tello and after 24 hours with the Tello I am buying a Mavic Air Fly More Combo because of your great video.

[@jasong3021]

Both tutorials were very helpful for me because that was my first drone and I wanted to be as careful and cool as i could be. One week has passed with at least 3 flights per day and I’m comfortable with the drone. As you said practice is the key. Thank you for the helpful videos.

[@MountainMagic61]

I just got this drone and know nothing about them and so far this tutorial is by far the best one out there to help Drones for Dummies like me!

[@chadiwack]

Dude, these are excellent videos with clear and concise explanations. Thank you. It's appreciated. I subbed.

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[@antfowler2278]

Hi Ed from Australia, just bought a mavic air fly more combo a couple of days ago and I’m setting up now . Your 2 part series has been th most informative on KZbin abt setting up its been a massive help I can’t thank you enough cheers

[@romantashevRT]

The hand controlling mode should've be called "The Jedi mode"

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[@krystinathompson5248]

AMAZING video thank you so much for taking the time to do this

[@Rickcpt]

Thanks again.. you're now officially my 'go to' guy for the mavic pro. Just got it today, too much wind in my area for now, saturday and sunday are going to be fab and can't WAIT to start with those hand gestures. Very best regards, from South AFrica ! Your tutorials really rock.

[@PierreLaguerre]

Great videos, Ed! Finally launched my Mavic Air today after a whole week since I bought it.

[@markthomas2166]

Great video. I've seen countless vid's of the Air's camera features but NONE on how easy it is to actually FLY! Thank you!

[@williamwiesner6829]

I've watched many how to start-up with Mavic Air videos. All I needed was this one.... by far the best tutorial I have found. I may actually try to fly the beast today. Thanks

[@kajriwalsatywadi8204]

Wish there is more people like you ... who love teaching and explaining in such a nice way .. would like to say thanks heaps ...you are awesome

[@igloo687]

excellent tutorials. Really enthusing about flying more. Thank you.

[@George25]

Thank you mate for your effort to make our life’s as DJI Mavic Air owners easier

[@joeboudreault2226]

Ed, I am just starting to use my new Air drone and your video here was wonderful. Thanks! I subscribed...

[@nigemorris4266]

I’m gonna be buying a Mavic Air real soon, I’ve watched a few KZbin videos for advice but your videos have been the most helpful.

[@noriza4578]

Unboxing mine now. Thanks so much for this video! 👌🤗😊

[@UlyssesMax]

Nice to have you here. Thank you.

[@musicTapOfficial]

Just bought my first drone, and it's this one! Thanks for clean and precise tutorial mate! This helped me a lot! Cheers! You got new sub! ;)

[@nijelplayz9062]

Saameee

[@keatonditchfield8437]

Out of all of the "beginners guide" videos that I have watched, yours is the best that I have watched. None of the others mentioned calibration. Thanks for a great series

[@stevieJaxWildlife]

Just got my Mavic Air yesterday. This video is great. Nice job, Ed. Subbed.

[@barefootbar1]

I love your videos. Got my first Mavic Air yesterday and you were with me during the entire set up. I really appreciated your set up video. Today is flight day. You will be with me again. Ha. Thanks.

[@dlorbieski]

Thanks for sharing Ed...as always informative and well presented. Take care👍👍👍

[@michaelrosenbauer6493]

Hey Ed, your two tutorials helps me a lot. I bougt the mavic air 5 or 6 Years ago and do some flights at holydays then I nearly forgot the Mavic air because of the changeing regularies (drone licence and insurance in germany ) somewhere at my office and I forgot how to operate this nice little thing. Now I will start again. Thanks for making and sharing the video.

[@musicmachineplayer]

Great video......brilliant simple to understand

[@johntzanis]

The best one I have seen. None of the other tutorials I searched, about 10 videos really show you basic explanations how to take off and land and the basic settings. They just go through settings and then you see them flying a drone. They assume you know how to take off and land which is not a great assumption when you are a beginner and have never flown the Air before. We need someone to say, press this and press that and if possible show us.. Again, really great job getting us in the air.

[@davidmiller4594]

Wow. I just opened my mavic air box, searched on youtube and found these 2 videos. What a great tutorial. ~subbed to channel

[@907nvl]

Thanks very much. I enjoyed your video 👍

[@龙源探索]

Simple, basic and very easy to understand everything you said. I've watched other videos about basic set up of the Mavic Air and you take the time to explain everything. Thanks...

[@gastong.loperena7378]

Thanks Ed!!!! Cheers from Argentina!

[@michaelcipriano1713]

Great tutorial. Just got one for Christmas and I'm a little accident prone, so this will be awesome for me. Thank you.

[@godofwar1376]

Thanks for your tuitorial

[@lc4Music747]

I just received the Mavic Air and your videos (part 1 and part 2) were God sent. You really have a knack for these tutorials. THANK YOU!

[@P2873]

rbelsee I’m thinking about buying this drone soon, do you like it so far?

[@lc4Music747]

Luke De Young, I’ve only been able to fly it as there are strong winds in the area. The one time I flew it everything I tried worked. it was so much fun. I tried out the sports mode. I was blown away by the speed. I’ve got a lot to learn about using it but so far I’m totally stoked by the Mavic air.

[@WatchThatFast]

Great video thank you !!!

[@MrJacknutz]

Complete noob here. Your video is easy to follow & understand. Thank you, sir.

[@davidlowe5946]

This has been SO helpful! Took my Mavic Air to 180 feet high today, and been having a great time. Going slowly: burn a battery or two, then come in and read some more! I'm really getting the hang of it.

[@TheRovingBuffalo]

I just bought the Mavic Air and this video is a huge help. Thank you.

[@igorkis77]

You helped me a lot.Today I have got a present and after watching your videos I was flying with ease successfully.Thanx 👋👍

[@parrotheadstx]

I have to say, you provide some of the best tutorials I have seen on KZbin. Keep up the great work Ed.

[@nhatshonrada1176]

The most i should say, clear xplanation i’ve ever seen about the drone, keep it up and god bless

[@PaulBarwick]

Ed, thanks for this video and the earlier part one. I watched them both several times yesterday and took my Mavic Air on its (and my) maiden journey this morning. I felt confident and prepared thanks to you sharing your experience with us folks new to drone piloting. Two thumbs up!

[@WillEverything]

Watched both your videos man and these are the best tutorials by far. Cut right to the chase and I learned more than having to read the book. Lamens terms, and instead of 45 minutes of crap like most others you've accomplished it in 16 minutes. Well done

[@wdorsa]

The most informative tutorial I've yet seen on the Mavic Air. Just purchased one yesterday and tried the tutorials from DJI (They suck). Your two videos have tremendously helped me both with setting up my drone for the first time, and going out to get the feel on its maiden flight. Thanks! I truly appreciate the time you spent on putting together these two videos.

[@steveazor]

I've been in this covid-19 quarantine for over a month now. I decided to FINALLY try to learn how to fly my drone that's been sitting in its box since I got it, over a year ago. I wish every instruction video was this simple. Thanks for this great tutorial.

[@markoswald2151]

Great job Ed. You do a really nice job with your tutorials.

[@admiralglenn]

Thank you for making these two videos. Made setting up and understanding my new DJI Mavic Air so much easier. Will recommend these videos to anyone who buys a new DJI Mavic Air.

[@girliemanguilin2076]

this is very educational video.. got my drone 3years back and just learning to fly them now... thanks a lot... Kudos..

[@drumcrazy100]

Wow I just got this drone and I can't believe how many features this thing has!!!

[@markappel4473]

Thnx Ed! Your Tutorials are very clear, clean and helpfull. Watched them both a few times and now ready for flying myself.I'll keep following your instruction films.greetz from the Netherlands.

[@pkharper3525]

Thanks Ed for your expertise. I just got my magic air two weeks ago and have watched your videos to help me from set up to some of the more advanced settings. I’m new to drones so your your experience and step by step videos have been invaluable . Thank You

[@JustinBikesnBites]

Excellent Video tutorial! As a result of this video I took my first flight! Thanks so much Ed! I look forward to learning more from you! Well done! Concise and easy to follow without too much blah blah! Thumbs up to you!!😊

[@coolhandsluke76]

Couldn't get any easier explaining how to, fantastic job 👌

[@demonseedgfx]

Just had my mavic air delivered. Watching this video and part 1 was the most helpful thing I've seen on drones. Thanks

[@H3nryg]

Hands down the Best mavic air tutorial on KZbin. Thanks for creating this bud.

[@david6810]

I've just got my DJI air today thanks to your video it help me out a lot again thanks.

[@jamesbrummett6097]

Thanks for info it really made a difference and a lot easier now I can try it out..

[@eivindeikli9758]

Thanks for a couple of brilliant videos on the Mavic Air. You have a great gift as an instructor and manage to make it very useful to new owners and enjoyable for those of us who have flown and owned different drones, but just wanted a low-down on the Mavic Air. Well done!

[@sstaz22]

Ed thanks to you and your video I was able to have a successful virgin flight with my Mavic Air (first drone). This thing is way to cool!

[@RenatoIsidio]

HI Ed, this video could easily be used as the out of the box official DJI Video Tutorial. Excellent! Ive bought one and I cant wait to use it. Thank you very much.

[@methemonkeyking]

Thanks for clearing up how to use the drone. You did a great job explaining it in detail.

[@ABHIII272]

Thanks Ed, your tutorial on mavic air is the best one on KZbin.

[@bikehun4843]

This is still really useful even in 2024! Great job!

[@mariemutlow6740]

Ed, fantastic info!!. Thank you. i am in South Africa, Cape town area and had good success due to your tutorial. Many thanks!!

[@lrparrish227]

I wish there was a video that more explains using the quick shots and also the blinking light on the drone. Good video thanks so much for doing that.

[@rivajstudio]

Great tutorial. Simple, explanatory and to the point. Awesome.

[@theyorkshireman1973]

just bought he mavic air and never used it yet wanted to watch videos first and your was great so easy to understand by far the best one for people like me new to the mavic air

[@gavinp9109]

Thanks Ed...just got my Mavic Pro a couple of days ago and I´m soaking up all the vids to make sure I don`t crash into someone´s barbecue party. I`ve watched a few vids on gesture mode but it was all crap and no one seemed to know what they were doing and nothing worked. This vid was really helpful and certainly has made my life easier. Thanks again from an ex-pat Brit living in Germany...I´m off now to fly around the neighbourhood to see who has the most beer at their barbecue ;-))

[@vivid-efx]

Although I have not purchased my drone yet, I've primarily been researching the best one for my use which would be (Real Estate Aerial photography) but at a budget price and compact, but have been watching a ton of videos. Yours are spot on.....To the point....covers all features coupled with short examples without a lot of hype. Thanks and good job!

[@santiphapthengtrirat6522]

just got the first drone. MAVIC air. Good job. Thanks for explaining man!

[@veronicaw.8113]

After a couple of months, FINALLY I found a great video that explains so much! Thank you!

[@davephantom]

Just purchased a Mavic Air. Excellent tutorial and well explained. After watching your Beginners Guide there's everything I need to know to start. Thank you kindly.

[@MadFly10-4]

It’s only after watching your very well made tutorial video i felt confident to fly my drone for the first time and i did it at last. Thank you so much.

[@1milomir]

Wow these drones came a long way omg, hand gaasture controls!! Amazing!

[@erictiffanyRN]

Yet another EXCELLENT training video! Thank you again for a great tutorial on the Mavic Air!

[@DecryptingTheCosmos]

Just got mine today, this video helped me alot. Very informal and straight to the point!

[@dchanbrothers6868]

Thank you for sharing this, it’s very informative and a great instruction. It’s a lot better than reading manual. Thanks

[@simonp9075]

Great the best how to video so far, gives me the confidants to get started when I unbox my Mavic Air in a couple of weeks. Thank you.