Getting Started with the DJI Mini 2 - Drone Setup and DJI Fly App (Pt. 1 of 2)

[@EdRickerVlogs]

Watch Part 2 for Flight Tutorial: kzbin.info/www/bejne/f6TThZWQiKegn5o DJI Fly App compatibility list: www.dji.com/downloads/djiapp/dji-fly Buy the DJI Mini 2 (US): amzn.to/3LJNqjs DJI Mini 2 Care Refresh: store.dji.com/product/dji-care-refresh-mini-2?as=0001&from=dap_unique&pbc=GDniojmC&pm=custom Buy the DJI Mini 2 (UK): amzn.to/3sSGABC Sandisk Extreme MicroSD Card: amzn.to/3rk7OyA Drone Landing Pad: amzn.to/37AWPJ7

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[@guywithadrone2812]

Congratulations to all the new drone owners 🎉

[@anzieanzie1936]

Thank you 😊

[@Spartanplib]

Thanks!

[@anothereditingchannel2164]

Same day shipping with Amazon!! LESSS GOOOO

[@ethanl7618]

Thanks, I love this thing

[@MarcJeannin]

Got one from my son for my 65 birthday 😎👍

[@s.p.9550]

Thank you - you made this detailed video 2 years ago.... yet its still helping the beginners... so massive thanks to you.

[@ChipLohman]

One of the best KZbin tutorials I've seen. As a retired teacher and journalist, your content is high and the ego is low... the result is time well spent. Please keep it going. Thanks!

[@TheFrantic5]

Speaking from the future obviously, but DJI now has some updated firmware for the Mini 2 batteries, so make sure to insert every battery you own into the drone and power it on to update the firmware before you fly. Also please keep in mind that this update will cause the batteries to self-discharge to 70-60% over the course of several weeks if left unused, even if they're left in the drone or powered battery carrying case. This is normal and helps preserve the battery life significantly.

[@bigedkc]

I wonder how many people that say. You talk to us like we are children lol and I say I am a child with the mini 2 just got it I don't want to lose 450 bucks your a great teacher keep talking to me like I'm a child I'm 58 yrs old but I'm learning something that I have no idea what to do I love simple instruction your good at it. I watch other vids that seem to teach like you have been flying for years. Thanx

[@bigedkc]

If anyone does say that remind them it took their mother a month to teach them how to use a spoon

[@normsimpson2342]

March 2nd, 2021. I can't stop flying my mini 2. This thing is so addictive. Day, night, I don't care. And I haven't taken it out of Cine mode because for now that is WAY fast enough, it's still on the 1080 settings, and it takes GREAT Video. Get the combo pack. Well worth the money. It's so easy to fly. And the carry case that the combo pack comes with is really nice. And the Blade Strap is cool. Yeah. Best money I've spent in years. And Video's like these make it so much more fun. Thanks for a Great series of Video's on the mini 2. I'm loving it.

[@xiozone1353]

I fly mine 2 time only . I put the battery in and it do nothing no beep nothing

[@normsimpson2342]

@@xiozone1353 Do you have more than one? Does the Mini 2 fly fine? If it's just one battery you can have it replaced. Did you try looking in the menu under battery and see if it says anything? Did the battery charge?

[@chevy050]

I just want to say thank you for not making this video with a 3 minute annoying intro with annoying music and edits. Just to the point. Please keep this style going. Thanks again.

[@saledelmondo]

finally a tutorial that shows you practically how to fly for the very first time, very useful for beginners like me who have never ever had a drone, excellent tutorial superb, pity only for the English language, I will help myself with the subtitles, thanks endless!

[@alfbaldwin7144]

I am very much a novice. And had a controller failure. So, a new controller and a few issues as I try to get things back to normal. This includes watching videos all over again! You have done an amazing job with this video! Great job. Thanks 🙏

[@kellio48]

I have just ordered one of these and in anticipation of it's arrival, tried to install the DJI Fly app on my Samsung Galaxy J6+ which according to DJI is compatible with the App. However while the download was fine, it would not install. "DJI App not Installed." More research took me to the DJI forum where I learned that lots of other people were having the same issue on phones also according to DJI are compatible. So, if you're thinking about ordering one of these, I suggest you to install the App on your phone first.

[@kentwinrich6595]

A must watch for any drone flier!

[@rak3sh.m]

This is the perfect get started tutorial for complete beginners. Thank you so much!

[@ianbickerstaffe9288]

Ed! Thank you. That is exactly what I was looking for. Precise, accurate and clear instructions / guidance. Thank you.

[@VictorMartinVandJ]

I have State Farm insurance in NC in Nash County. All of my drones are fully covered under this. All you have to do is show your receipt, and they charge you $1 for every hundred dollars. I have four drones covered under this and I pay $30 every 6 months. Love your channel. Keep doing what you do.

[@EdRickerVlogs]

Good idea, thanks for watching!

[@billschleuning7494]

do all state farms do this..what's it cover? thanks

[@ralo2378]

Thank you Ed. Your tutorial is absolutely perfect. I learned so much from this that my family and I are ready to fly.

[@denarisnoctem4562]

Thank you, Ed, for showing us the information the manufacturer didn't bother to put in the manual.

[@gordyvt]

You do a very good job of introducing this Mini 2 to beginners. Keep up the good work! I purchased my Mini 2 when first came out and still learning great functions on this drone. I had a Phantom 3 Pro before this and didn't need all that size and this was a perfect replacement for it.

[@nohaxinvolved3619]

Bought my Mini 2, 6 days ago. I watched your video 3 days ago and crashed it two days ago. Screws were WAY too tight to unscrew with the screwdriver they gave and I couldn't repair myself. Yesterday I took it back and traded it in for the DJI FPV lol Thanks for this video cause it was great when needed !

[@TheGhostPlanet]

How can anyone give part 1 & part 2 video a thumbs down? Ed, thank you so much for taking the time on this Tutorial and putting in the time stamps too. ~ Paul

[@phillipj_007]

Lot of people do it because they're competing content creators, or their subs will troll.

[@mlough21]

Ed, This tuition is just amazing easy to follow and to the point. Many thanks for posting it. Really appreciated.

[@Goat67]

Thank you so much for taking time to do this video. This is exactly what I was looking for. Greatly appreciated.

[@MisterHebi]

I watched many tutorials the last weeks, these are the best. Thank you so much. Michael from Germany.

[@mirrorman30]

i have to say your vids are great for the total beginer like me,,well explained and easy to follow,i would like to say thankyou for helping myself and beginners like me understand the basics of learning to fly this drone,,great vid and look forward to watching more from you thanks bud,,uk follower

[@rangerdoc1029]

This has come so far from when I was using DJI flight controllers 4 years ago.

[@lorez8388]

Good news! DJI refresh now includes fly-away cover but it costs you half the price of the drone if you have to claim on it.

[@garybowles8340]

I don’t own a drone, but watching your videos has really got me thinking about getting one. Great and informative videos. Thank you 👏👏👍🏼

[@AnniesWonder]

Thank you so much Mr. Ed Ricker, I just purchased my mini 2 and still in doubt about flying. I was looking for videos for safety flying setup and only your video explained clearly to me. Specially tha RTH Altitude is the most important of all. I am afraid of crashing my drone on trees haha, before landing. Now, am going to the part 2. Thank you once again!

[@YettiAutoDetailing]

Thank you for this video. I'm getting the Mini 2 for Christmas and am nervous about the first flight. This along with part 2 have put my mind at ease.

[@mancuniamancunia9212]

Purchasing this next week. Best video I’ve seen on it by far. So clear and concise. Regards from the U.K. 👍

[@christianrussell8293]

Just got a Mini 2 fly more for a steal second hand here in the U.K. I’m going to use this guide to set mine up tomorrow.

[@christophersmith-zn2kn]

What I've noticed with all these videos, for people that are not very tech savvy like myself they fail to mention that you need to turn on WiFi, cellular data and GPS on your mobile phone whereas the controller with the inbuilt screen has this function. If you have the mini 2 or the mini 2 se as your first drone I think this information should be mentioned as nobody does and this info is valuable info.

[@EdRickerVlogs]

Good point! One thing to remember also is that the controller with the build-in screen does not have cellular data, so you'd have to hotspot from your phone in that case. But yes, your phone needs to have every connectivity feature turned on for sure.

[@christophersmith-zn2kn]

@@EdRickerVlogs I couldn't work out why I was only getting the homepoint symbol and the drone symbol in the attitude or maps feature. It took a couple of days to sus out and realise that the controller symbol is the GPS symbol if you know what I mean. Just thought it was worth mentioning as it could save a lot of time just trial and error and more time flying and enjoying the drone.

[@markturley815]

Fab tutorial thanks, I will watch it a few times to get it to sink in, thanks again.

[@coreygay2981]

Bless you Ed! You thoroughly demonstrated everything! Step by step. This video is a gem!

[@mickeymch876]

I had a Mavic Mini but I underestimated the height of the trees across the street and now my original Mavic Mini is up in a tree about 100' . I immediately went out and bought a Mavic Mini 2 to replace it. The Mini 2 would not link up completely with the controller using the DJI fly app that I used for the original Mini. It looked like it linked, I got the blinking yellow, the single beep then the double beep but when I went back to the camera screen I got no camera, I got a "controller not connected" message and controller inputs would not work. It also didn't ask to activate until I uninstalled the old app and installed the new one. The "find drone" feature on the app worked but that was about it. After changing many settings, changing cables and cursing at it for about an hour I had to uninstall DJI fly app and search for a newer version of the DJI fly app that worked with the Mini 2. It's all good now but I was getting a bit pissed, the quick start guides are useless, most of what worked for other people did not work for me but I found one comment where the person said you have to update the app. I couldn't find and update, I couldn't update the app and the app I had didn't link so I couldn't update the firmware. I had to replace the old app with the new one. I'm using a Samsung S8 if anyone else has the same issue. I does seem like Apple users have less issues.

[@KamalDev]

Great video and very helpful for the ones who are getting started with Mavic Mini 2. Thanks Ed!🙏

[@samdelaet3587]

Man thanks so much for making these vids. I’ll be getting my Mini 2 this weekend.

[@jimmoore5001]

Looks to be a nice vid. But it does not reflect the reality of what I'm running into with my Mini 2

[@zyzzyz7035]

Forget the instruction book. I just watched these two videos.

[@efarm9371]

Best beginners guide I've found, and I've looked at loads, Thanks Ed great job mate, Very helpful indeed. 👍

[@travelmusebyshants]

Thanks for the in-depth setup, will try it once I have the DJI MINI 2 tomorrow. Best regards.

[@patrickc.daniel3630]

Very, Very useful and comprehensive for a newbie. Thanks a Million

[@talldarkrandom3170]

Hey dude i know this is a old video but this helped me.out tremendously. Everything is explained very well and made it super easy to fly for the first time. So I appreciate this alot 👍

[@TheKaybjay2]

This is the best "Drone for dummies" video I have seen.

[@slavazavalin]

Thank you! Wonderful quick start guide! One of the best so far 👌

[@kamakazitv574]

Just ordered my mini 2 got the combo package from best buy. This will be my very first done definitely going with the dji coverage for the done. Thanks for great tips and information

[@Schetmesa]

Thank you so much. I couldn't figure this from the manual , but your video is great

[@stepsforthesoul]

Just got mine yesterday. Cant wait to fly this lil guy!

[@TravelerLensOfficial]

I want to thank you for explaining all the steps

[@wimario]

Hi Ed, very comprehensive video. Definitively this was the best one to guide me in the Mini2 setup. Thanks

[@kevinwells4986]

Very succinct. Liked it. I've seen a lot of starter tutorials by now, having bought my drone and begun my flying 'career' the end of last year or so. But I'm glad I subscribed. You are very on point in your discussions, so thank you and Happy Holidays.

[@TheCeo_]

Excellent intro to using the device, thanks Ed

[@ajeddingtonjr]

Great information! Thank you for sharing.

[@seamusoneill824]

Excellent Ed. Very easy to follow. Thanks 🤙🏻🤙🏻

[@alexusa3e001]

BEST TUTORIAL EVER THANK YOU SO MUCH I WOULD FOLLOW YOU FOR SURE!!

[@amingoliri194]

Thanks you so much, am Architectural Photographer you really help me a lot , now I can buy it this month 🙏🙏🙏

[@deaghansionnach2936]

Brilliant, many thanks, onto vid 2!

[@MrChangeordie]

U got yours setup? I'm struggling 😪...there is no dji fly app no more

[@EdRickerVlogs]

There is, you just need to download it directly from the DJI website and not the Play/App store.

[@makhosisishi5356]

Like drones and I'm going to get that on Christmas!!

[@datdang2492]

Thanks a lot for this tutorial! Very helpful!

[@meatclaw7292]

These drones are beasts. I'm hoi g to get one and make some vids for school. Thanks for the video. Very helpful

[@ramsfan709]

Excellent excellent video. I have flown the DJI phantom 4 and just recently got the mini 2 and you pointed out a couple of things I never used before one of them being the gps map in the bottom left corner for shortest distance home by looking at that. Nice 👍

[@garygiddings5571]

Well delivered! This has been my go to guide for the DJI Mini 2! Thanks Ed...

[@glenfrechette5510]

i have watch you so many times and thank you , i have one but i have not used yet i have 6 drones thank you for all your help

[@glenfrechette5510]

@Edrickervlogs._

[@glenfrechette5510]

@Edrickervlogs._ thanks i would love one i just retired and gives me something to do my friends at work love it when i fly , thanks Glen ps you did help me learn a lot

[@youmarc11]

Thank you. Trying to get this set up.

[@tenncutt]

No Ed, go back to 13:00. Show us the options on both of those fn button settings. I can't get anything but 'recentering gimbal' on both of them. Good video

[@EdRickerVlogs]

That's all I have too :P But hopefully they'll add more in the future. I left it vague so that if DJI adds more options people can poke around in them. Other DJI drones actually have a pretty nice list of options, so I was surprised that's all that's available right now for the Mini 2 Fn button.

[@jackbarton6341]

Very nice should have this with first flight operation instructor 👍👍👍

[@davidhinks1284]

Really well explained , great instruction 👍👍

[@simonferg69]

I just have to say, you do an amazing job with your videos. Thank you for putting in so much time, effort and information. It's so greatly appreciated. 🙏🏻

[@vinhnguyen979]

Thanks Ed!

[@blumenpedaler9516]

Clear explanation of all the menus. Great stuff!

[@mt3377]

I’m picking up mine tomorrow Can’t wait Thanks for the information 👍🏽

[@travellerpoudel]

I just bought new one, completely lost what to do and where to begin 😮‍💨

[@VK_Moudgalya]

SPOT ON Tutorial - Thanks much! :)

[@MikeFromDublin]

WARNING - IF YOU PLAN TO BUY THE MINI OR MINI 2 THEN DOWNLOAD THE DJI APP FIRST!!! Ed, this startup review is very helpful but I have hit a wall trying to download the DJI Fly app for my Samsung phone. Google have removed it from the Playstore (presumably under pressure from the US Govt?). I downloaded it from the DJI site (over-riding all of my phone's security warnings....) but it won't install. It turns out this is a major issue for DJI - if your phone is not the right spec you will have to replace it. Mine is, but it still won't work. The list of compatible phones is VERY limited.

[@malackyvynniesha7868]

I tought I was the only one breaking my head here.

[@MAYORmelon888]

Hey thanks man just got mine and needed a tutorial so this helped a lot

[@NaidelPro]

Hands down, best walkthrough video👍

[@raykeogh1972]

Great video thank you. I noticed at the end when flying by your Uni the sky line looked straight. Not flown my Mini2 but all that I read is the horizon is way out, ive seen a few and they have all said DJI know this and will do a correction soon. Many thanks for sharing, Ray K UK YNWA.

[@wesleymailhos8415]

Just bought one. Excellent intro video. Thanks.

[@RollTide-ly3lr]

The first day I crashed in the Lake but I did get it working again

[@KellyGreenYall]

Great video. Just got the Mini 2 (a little late), but this video was invaluable. Thanks Ed!

[@nohaxinvolved3619]

Purchased one today, thank you :)

[@KenKneknaneek]

Thank You.

[@OverOnTheWildSide]

Thanks for the helpful video. I haven’t used my thumb sticks yet... oh and no crashes yet either.

[@dejejo81]

Very clear especially for me newbie

[@AjiboduAbidemi]

God bless you for this tutorial

[@daved5738]

Great video! Only suggestion is to let people know to always power on the controller first, before the drone. The controller should always be first on, last off.

[@EdRickerVlogs]

Thanks. The order of powering on controller/drone does not matter with the vast majority of recent drones including the Mini 2.

[@daved5738]

@@EdRickerVlogs Thanks. Just going by what we were taught during the course to get our Drone Pilot Certificate from Transport Canada.

[@MarkSmith-Uzor]

Thanks for sharing this very helpful video

[@Gedelinagadumpy]

Excellent walk thru - thank you! Waiting for my wee Mini to arrive 🤗

[@bobthurston7347]

Thanks for your video. I just ordered this drone and can't wait to fly it

[@Ranjithvp77]

Though the video is long but the content is really worthy!

[@sollara505]

Thank you 🎉

[@ThatGoth]

Worth making a note that the batteries come at 50% because they have intelligent discharging to extend battery life, because of this you should never leave the batteries in the charger until you are ready to charge them (as it prevents discharge).

[@ukdroneking]

Great information for beginners sir 👏

[@olivi3339]

The reason the app. goes above 400ft., is so you can scan up a mountain side, staying at say 200ft. above ground. Going up 1000ft.... You can't go up 1000ft. in open air, but you can go up a mountain, cliff, hill, up to 1400ft. It's up to the pilot to be aware of height.....

[@EdRickerVlogs]

That's true. You can modify the altitude limit mid-flight if you run into such a situation. I had to do that recently in Colorado. But for normal landscapes, I find it's best to set the 400' limit in the app to keep me from getting carried away.

[@w.e.s.]

I've flown a spark for awhile. Just bought the mini 2 feels cheap gonna have to get use to it. My spark weighs a ton and is built like a tank. Not to crazy about the propellers swinging around they get on my nerves. Going to get more insurance tomorrow at state farm and take it up

[@EdRickerVlogs]

Yes it's a very light drone, and that makes it feel "cheap". But it's actually much more capable than the Spark (aside from gesture controls). It's amazing how much they can pack in the drone to keep it under 250g.

[@w.e.s.]

@@EdRickerVlogs I went and got insurance and burnt through 3 batteries since last night. I like it alot. But u can tell it's not got the power of the spark. I wouldn't trust it in wind at all. I guess it's worth the price I'm happy. It's just very fragile for what I'm use to

[@brettnbeckvalleyvan]

Thank you so much very informative and easy to follow, have a great new year 💙✌️

[@peewee007654321]

Brilliant, I’ve just brought one 😁. Should be in the post today 🤞. I’ve watched many, many videos on flying this but not many first time switching it on videos. Yours is very informative 👏👍. Can’t wait to start learning with this drone 😉. On to part two, learning to fly 😊

[@JohnDeere_Simulations]

You said it comes with extra joysticks for the drone remote you need to tell the manufacture where I got my drone because I dropped mine in the grass. So disappointed they don’t give me extras. Yours do.😢❤

[@Hubjeep]

"Radio" = I'm old-school... All u r teh n00bz!!!! :D

[@jeffcon1uk985]

hi there we in the uk now have to register the mini 2 on the 31st of dec as it is not classed as a toy cos of the camera

[@EdRickerVlogs]

Ahh, good to know!