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 😎👍

[@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!

[@s.p.9550]

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

[@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!

[@SiSwampy]

Just brought my DJI Mini 2. I used your tutorial 1 of 2 and 2 of 2. Very helpful and would highly recommend watching, awesome Ed Ricker. 👍🏻

[@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

[@kentwinrich6595]

A must watch for any drone flier!

[@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.

[@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 🙏

[@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?

[@rak3sh.m]

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

[@PeteJackson-717]

I have been out of drone flying for a while, my first drone was the DJI Phantom and wow has technology changed! Thank you for your very excellent tutorials on the DJI Mini 2 drone. Very informative, well laid out and you took the time to slow down for the beginners. Great job!

[@rangerdoc1029]

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

[@lctmidi]

thanks soooooo much for these videos. As someone new to drones, these are perfect in walking through the process to begin.

[@ianbickerstaffe9288]

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

[@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 !

[@mlough21]

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

[@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.

[@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

[@travellerpoudel]

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

[@denarisnoctem4562]

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

[@ralo2378]

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

[@imgadgetmanjim]

Thank you. Just charged mine and this video is just what I needed.

[@MisterHebi]

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

[@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.

[@Goat67]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@TheKaybjay2]

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

[@AbkarTv]

I need your help sir, my mini2 is having problem, i cant control my gimbal using control wheels

[@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

[@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.

[@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.

[@zyzzyz7035]

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

[@mancuniamancunia9212]

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

[@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 👏👏👍🏼

[@souzamotasacul]

08:43 mine doesn't show this option: 4k, 2.7K 1080p, do you know why?

[@BallisticSamFishing]

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

[@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!

[@travelmusebyshants]

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

[@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 👍

[@TheCeo_]

Excellent intro to using the device, thanks Ed

[@stepsforthesoul]

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

[@meatclaw7292]

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

[@coreygay2981]

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

[@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!

[@markturley815]

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

[@KamalDev]

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

[@ajeddingtonjr]

Great information! Thank you for sharing.

[@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.

[@slavazavalin]

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

[@efarm9371]

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

[@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.

[@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

[@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]

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[@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

[@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.

[@DreamersHelpingDreamers]

I have the DJI Mini 2 SE and it is a fun unit...Very similar to the Mii 2

[@Schetmesa]

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

[@bobby350z]

Nice video. What's the point of reducing that return to home altitude from 328 to 180?

[@EdRickerVlogs]

Takes less time to return since it doesn't have to shoot up so high. Also less lightly to get into manned aircraft airspace while it's automatically flying back.

[@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.

[@JackMihoff6969]

2:18 correction, it does not charge the batteries all at once. It charges them one at a time apparently.

[@phillipj_007]

That's true.

[@mt3377]

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

[@normanziegelmeyer7693]

Can the mini 2 batteries be charged with 3rd party charger? Thanks

[@lleimyreyes9986]

DJI does not recommend you use 3rd party accessories like powerbanks to charge your DJI Mini 2's intelligent flight battery. There is a possibility that these chargers will work, however, since it's not tested by DJI we cannot guarantee the reliability of said charger. In addition, using 3rd party chargers like power banks might cause damage or harm to your DJI Mini 2 intelligent flight batteries and can void the warranty as well.

[@TravelerLensOfficial]

I want to thank you for explaining all the steps

[@bradh3218ify]

Thanks for video! First drone for me the app is pulling up but I never got a activate option and my drone is not connecting? Any ideas?

[@VK_Moudgalya]

SPOT ON Tutorial - Thanks much! :)

[@kevindwyer2702]

More of a question than a comment, wondering if you if I can change flight altitude and distance from metric to feet ? Thanks for any help you give

[@Sayres434]

Can the updates just be through the phone service / app or does it need to be connected to a separate wi fi

[@seamusoneill824]

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

[@wimario]

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

[@whirltraveller1350]

Ed, I so much appreciate your tutorials. I had my first flight two days ago and was a little nervous and I have axquestion for you. If I put in the settings as you recommend for starters at home, will they still be in place in a couple days when I go outside to fly or will they revert to factory settings. I realize that as I get used to flying I will change them to suit. I look forward to your comments.

[@alexusa3e001]

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

[@und3adxl3g3nd3]

I picked one up but didn’t do the fly more package, it doesn’t come with the strap that protects the propellers which sucks

[@patrickc.daniel3630]

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

[@jackbarton6341]

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

[@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 👍

[@Jimmy_Cavallo]

💥💥 Really excellent tutorial, thank you. 2 questions please. Can two different people use the same mini at separate times on their own phones as in my daughter and I.?? And what’s the best Sandisk card to use.?? 🤟🏼

[@DNH17]

Cache when recording ? Is it a sort of black box on phone... just to be used in extreme situations or places where you could lose it etc?

[@EdRickerVlogs]

Yes, it records a lower res (probably 1080) version of the videos/photos you take on your phone. So if you lose the drone you have SOMETHING from the flight. I usually turn it off though, especially if my phone is having trouble keeping up or overheating.

[@DNH17]

@@EdRickerVlogs Yeah ! Sincerely I would not use this quick connect constant caching unless I am doing something I don't know.. something special. Thank you for the reply the video and the suggestions!

[@kochamochabacha5057]

lol I’m watching this as if I actually have a drone but I probably will never get one

[@Amada-t9m]

😂😂😂😂 same here

[@hoppermcgrath6020]

Ed ...would it be possible to get a Maviv zoom charger..lost original ?

[@blumenpedaler9516]

Clear explanation of all the menus. Great stuff!

[@paulhughes5171]

Hi Ed great videos.Just wondering what phone you are using.Planning on getting a new google pixel phone .But unsure what one works the best for the mavic mini 2.I checked dji update list for phones unsure how offent they post updates.Ant input would be great.Keep up the good work.

[@wesleymailhos8415]

Just bought one. Excellent intro video. Thanks.

[@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

[@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.

[@datdang2492]

Thanks a lot for this tutorial! Very helpful!

[@makhosisishi5356]

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

[@davidhinks1284]

Really well explained , great instruction 👍👍

[@jobflobad0by0b]

Just got a DJI mavic mini 2 here in December year later after this video and I don't see this app in the app store or at least not this version and the apps I dl don't seem to be connecting the controller with my phone. I have a Samsung Galaxy S9 and I'm wondering if maybe it's just not compatible or if I need to download something as in a different version of the app. Any thoughts?

[@jimmoore5001]

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

[@NaidelPro]

Hands down, best walkthrough video👍

[@MAYORmelon888]

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

[@dheller777]

Am I right that you can only get the DJI Fly app from the DJI website? I do not see it on the Play store site. Mine wont pair with the controller as my phone is not compatible with the download off their website.

[@bobthurston7347]

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

[@davidsolomon953]

Very nice video. I have just brought a mini2 for which I need to download the app, in the app store when I type DJI FLY I get Dji Go 4 option or DJI pilot, what should I do, please assist

[@peterhughes61]

Hi Ed if i tap on the video icon on the screen i dont see the 4K icon can you tell me how to find that.cheers Peter

[@EdRickerVlogs]

Hi, are you using the DJI Mini 2 and not just the Mini?

[@peterhughes61]

Yes Ed I'm using the mini 2

[@amingoliri194]

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

[@Pegopanza]

What app do I download because there are a lot