Getting Started with the DJI Mini 2 - Flight Tutorial (Pt. 2 of 2)

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0:00 DJI Mini 2
0:48 Calibrating Compass
2:15 Flight Tutorial
2:55 Taking Off
3:40 Movements
5:44 Drone Orientation
6:12 Landing
7:35 Taking Off Another Way
8:11 Gimbal Control
9:52 Flight Modes
10:40 GPS Minimap
12:25 More Complex Movements
14:46 Return To Home
15:54 Final Thoughts
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[@KamalDev]

Amazing and informative video for somone who is getting their first drones. Nicely explained and demonstrated. Keep up the good content! 🙏

[@multipreach2674]

Hmm, I've got a huawei p30 lite, it's not listed on the list, if you can get the app to work on your phone can you be sure it will work, or will you not find out until you try to connect to the drone?

[@Hawk91]

Got my mini 2 a week ago, absolutely brilliant tutorial.

[@paulrichardson9319]

Do you actually need to have data on your phone to operate the drone?

[@multipreach2674]

@@paulrichardson9319 no, but you will need Internet connection to load the map up, you get much better range when you switch your phone to airplane/flight mode.

[@familymatterslowepeel8092]

I like the speed of your explanations. Very clear. Language very understandable. You’re a good tutor.

[@llewellynreilly1283]

Hello to all new pilots who got a Mini 2 for Christmas and are now watching this video! Good times ahead for you guys!

[@deg6788]

Just got mine today....

[@jlutz63]

Thanks, it’s flying real well so far

[@rickycruz3891]

Me

[@filiboi01]

Hello and Thanks!! New pilot here and can't wait to do some flying!

[@simonclarke7309]

On its way

[@frankleemasters]

Looking forward to getting my Mini 2 next week, so I've been consuming KZbin tutorials voraciously. In my opinion, yours is the best tutorial I've seen. As a teacher of photography and Photoshop, I can tell you that your pace and information were both excellent. Teaching is actually a skill which can be taught or innate and you've got it. Thank you so much!

[@fernandonieves7063]

Same here jejeje im waiting for amazon send me the drone ☺️

[@jupitercyclops6521]

Hey guys, does this drone work when you are in an area with no GPS or phone reception? Can it be operated via just rc? & are you happy with yours? Thanks!

[@conkcat]

I have just bought my first drone at 70 years old. DJI 4K After watching your video it gave me the confidence to fly it gently. I was so nervous. So thank you sir, your explanations were spot on.

[@hawkeye19531]

A VERY good tutorial for beginner pilots.Explains everything in detail.Well done Ed!

[@h15films]

I’ve watched both tutorials and I must say they’ve both been put together very well. I’ve been looking to buy my first drone and you’ve given me the confidence to do it. Thanks.

[@NAPELAKAPU]

I have watched several videos on startup to first flight. I personally think yours is one of the best I have seen. Thank you for producing this excellent start up video. Took my first flight today and used many of your lessons and found them invaluable. Mahalo

[@alwaystravelling100]

Good to see you again. 3+ years on since I first started watching your tutorials. Lots of air miles since then!! All the best

[@danielwatts7375]

Great videos, Ed. I just bought a Mini 2 and this is a perfect demonstration of starting out-of-the-box to basic flying. I flew the Phantom 4 as part of my old job, but it's been a few years since I last flew. I got the Mini 2 because I wanted to get back into flying. Thanks for the videos!

[@levine62]

Been thinking about getting my first drone and came across your channel as it was the DJI MINI 2 I was thinking about. Thank you my man for a superb tutorial. You made everything so simple to understand with your demos. Amazing work and I will be buying this drone, Thanks

[@danromo635]

Excellent Tutorial, not only are you a pilot but an instructor & teacher. I’m a beginner and now you’ve given me confidence to fly without fear. Thank you for your time & expertise.

[@SelleslaghF]

Thus guy gives THE BEST TUTORIAL in to how to setup the drone. If one is not able to go fly with the DJI drones after watching these vlogs he or she should concider not to fly at all. So big THANKS to Ed Ricker! 👌🏻👍🏻

[@anthonyfisher784]

I don't think I'll ever get tired of my Mini 2! Not when there's always something new to try with it!

[@jhughes2286]

Some people eventually crave more control and go with fpv drones fly upside down.

[@FreelikeaBird999]

More and more places not allow for flying drones now…

[@craigthibault9861]

Ed- I just watched both part I and II, thank you so much for making them. I am new to the drone world and the mini 2 is my first drone. Your video really helped me get a basic understanding of how to get my drone set up and started. Again, thank you so much I appreciate the videos.

[@s.p.9550]

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

[@cals61]

I just bought the mini 2 this week and from all the tutorials I've seen is this the best! Very calm and clear!! Thanks from the Netherlands, Caroline 👍🤗

[@jenniferanthony7568]

EXCELLENT INSTRUCTION! If I had found you before the other guy I watched, I probably would not be waiting for my drone to ship back to me from repair facility. Thanks for getting back into making videos!

[@ABCABC-bz2nw]

Thanks for an excellent video Ed. Parts 1 and 2 both so informative. Just ordered a mini 2 and after watching feel so much more confident getting to grips with my first drone. Sure I will be revisiting regularly for a while. Look forward to more content.

[@weshoward4301]

Ed, you're to be commended. This pair of videos wins the equivalent of Oscar for actually covering the goals in a way that isn't intimidating & doesn't assume knowledge on the viewer that isn't there (yet). Mini 2 is inbound along with a dedicated refurb Pixel 4 XLT, so I'll be reviewing again. Great production and thanks again for taking the time.

[@JANNETTEHEROLD06]

I’ve watched a few videos on the Mini 2. And this is the best one I’ve watched. The only one that answered all of my questions. Thank you!!

[@shwaybotx]

This was the best Mini 2 drone tutorial that I've ever seen. Thank you. I will watch it again when my Mini 2 arrives in a few days.

[@bertholdpaul9218]

Thanks! I'm already flying my Mini 2 weeks ago but I'm still learning a lot from your tutorial! Happy Holidays!

[@user-kr8nj1vs7t]

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[@alexlaffey1577]

Ed, just stumbled upon your vid’s. Your format is excellent and easy to follow content. No fluff, just the info you need to get flying! Thank you for these! With your help my son and I got the Mini 2 up and flying quickly. Thanks again and keep ‘em coming!

[@spiralfirst6488]

Perfect tutorial. Everything I needed to know and well presented. No tedious preamble or unnecessary information. Thanks a lot.

[@michaelz7190]

So far this is the best tutorial on DJI 2mini that I have found. Thank you.

[@nishantrustlingu]

This is so far the best on KZbin. A very good job in explaining everything! Awesome Job!

[@wilbmoore]

Your video is the best I've ever seen. You're the first person that's ever concisely explained why you simply have the rear of your drone facing you to put yourself pretty much in the pilots seat. Very simple, yet important.

[@angelayau3671]

I have been just consuming tutorials about DJI Mini 2 because tomorrow is my first flight with the drone and this is the best tutorial I’ve watched in these two days

[@DetroitboyTV]

Thanks for the tutorial. Makes me appreciate my first DJI drone purchase even more.

[@AnniesWonder]

Done with this part 2 sir Ed, and you are awesome in explaining it all clearly. Kudos to your explanation. Well, explained , clear and everybody can understand for sure ! Thank you so much! Am now one of your follower here. More power to your channel!

[@debbiebrooks1293]

I have watched tons of videos on how to operate the DJI Mini 2. By far, your tutorial is absolutely the best 💯

[@georginiuss]

I am an absolute rookie in drone world, so, this video is like gold to me. Thank you so much, is so useful to learn from other people experience and in that way avoid some mistakes and understand how the drone and the control works. Really good job Ed. Greetings from Cordoba, Argentina.

[@rangeorge85051]

best tutorial for the absolute beginner on youtube, and I've been looking for a couple of days

[@The_Retro_Room]

Superb tutorial! Very well executed, clear, and straight forward without any needless fluff. Thank you so much.

[@robinriviera4226]

Clear explanation for a new pilot. I’ve seen some tutorials for DJI mini 2 before, but I learn more from this video that they never brought up.

[@mikebillero2025]

Just watched this video. Excellent job. Very descriptive and kept it simple. Keep up the good work. I’m recently new to the drone world and am loving seeing good tips and guidance like this. Goes a long way. You da man!

[@droneyphoney]

Really useful video, not yet been out with my new mini 2, just constantly watching and learning as much as I can beforehand. Many thanks.

[@nigelkthomas9501]

And don’t forget to tap record to start filming! The amount of times I’ve failed to do this is really annoying! I get the drone in the air fine, fly it a bit and then suddenly realise I’m not recording! 😢

[@tooyoungtobeold8756]

I record from take off then editi the bits I don't want out.

[@nigelkthomas9501]

@@tooyoungtobeold8756 An attitude that does you credit, Sir!

[@gregoryboatswain1605]

Buy a fast memory card too, people. When you get home and see that the footage is corrupted, you'll wanna punch something 😂. Use a SanDisk extreme or something.

[@kevinmckenna2559]

These are, by far, THE best videos for a new user! Thank you!!!!!

[@Methendis]

Really appreciate the footage of both 3rd person and phone footage to really show what we are to expect. Great video, thanks again!

[@benhurtrinidad8741]

Wow out of all vidoes ive seen this part 1 & 2 have given me the complete lesson thank u

[@filiboi01]

Excellent flight tutorial's! Just received my Mini 2 and I want to learn as much as I can before actually flying it. My young son received a toy drone for X-Mas and we were both hooked...or might I say "I was hooked"! 😊 Thanks for the great info and demo!

[@dennisruiz7403]

I salute you!, from all the videos out the on the dji mini 2 , you are the only one that really explains all the features with clarity and precision.

[@kaidendecastro6038]

Ed Ricker you help a lots of viewers hope youj dont stop your amazing job and make more excellent contributions like this tutorial.

[@AlienDrones]

Nice tutorial, I like the arrow overlay on the controller so if you're unfamiliar with the control it is a nice visual on what's going on. Good beginning to end overview! Thanks!

[@EdRickerVlogs]

Thank you! I forgot my GoPro for stick cam, but a little extra editing made up for it

[@winslowwhite4003]

Wonderful instructional video..... I love my Mini 2 and for such a small drone, it behaves like my Phantom 3 Pro or P4. It is a fun drone to fly and enjoy.

[@EdRickerVlogs]

Thanks for watching!

[@robertpublicover]

Once again I have learned a better way of doing things. This time it was calibrating the compass. Forever, I have been trying to recalibrate by turning horizontally and vertically by using hand motions. Walking around the landing pad seems to doing the trick much more easily. Thank you. Of course that is not the only thing I have learned but it is the easiest for me to implement immediately. Thank you!

[@Mile3030]

finaly competent person on drone and how to fly it...well done Ed...

[@madanismail1]

Hi Ed, there' s also another trick to land safely or actually avoid landing while your mini 2 is hovering just grab it from the bottom safely and flip it there is a safety mechanism that will stop the blades from turning, next you will just power off like you first did while starting it, thank you so much for you wonderful video.

[@stevenbarratt7409]

Ed, I'm a bit late to the show watching this video! But, what a clear concise and professional review. Both part 1 and part 2 were brilliant and have helped me with a drone choice.

[@edithbannerman4]

@Hello there, how are you doing this blessed day?

[@manishdp999]

Superb tutorial! Very well executed, clear, and straight forward without any needless fluff. Thank you so much bro....

[@freakyscumbag]

I got my mini 2 last week and flew the drone today for the first time with no problems due to watching your 2 videos on the min2 ,,,around a million times it seems, I wouldn’t have been able to gain knowledge or confidence without watching your videos, brilliantly constructed video,thanx

[@traveladdict4884]

Theres loads of other videos you'd have been fine

[@harbin88]

Best tutorial I have ever seen😊

[@tooyoungtobeold8756]

Excellent video. Probably the best tutorial I have seen. I got my first drone yesterday, a Mini 2, so I am still learning. Do you need to calibrate the compass for every flight if they are from different places? And the same goes for your home point?

[@davidlock8473]

Brilliant, thank you. I am about to purchase a DJI Mini 2 but I am hesitant due to the potential and imminent Mini 3 release. In the meantime it's KZbin video all the way. This is the most comprehensive 'Getting Started' tutorial I've seen so for. Thanks again for your effort in helping us Newbies out.

[@kippyoungman3439]

Brother just wanted to thank you and I found you on KZbin I got one this year and really enjoyed your presentation God bless you

[@pieterweatherall2826]

Ed. This is the best drone flight tutorial I have seen. Thank you.

[@lmarcu91]

It's a great time to be alive.

[@rambam7575]

BY FAR ONE OF THE BEST TUTORIALS IVE SEEN. IM SAVING UP FOR MY MINI. THANKS A LOT

[@MrSeinfeldFan2]

Wao... from all the videos I've seen of this type... yours is the BEST BY FAR!... I've seen parts 1 & 2 many times already. How you edited all the animations, and different cameras shots... Wao... simply excellent work. The best part is the videos are so real that I think I am ready to fly my mini-2 for the first time. Thank you.

[@bob45663]

So I have a question for all of you, I am a beginner, never owned a Drone. I have seen and watched a few videos on the DJI Mini 2 and I have also been looking at DJI Phantom 4 Pro v2. Which you be the best choice for me

[@gabewagner3611]

mini 2 i would say, this was 2 months ago idk how well this helps you lol

[@Opetv428]

Thank you for the tutorial. The more you live, the more you love. So, love the Lord with all your heart, with all your mind and with all your might.

[@paultaylor472]

Excellent tutorial. I just bought the DJI mini 2 from Costco for our trip to Maui and Oahu and can’t wait to use it. Thank you.

[@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

[@solomonneufville528]

I'm still asking my parents for a drone

[@FYS-Danplays]

Are you still now?

[@shadowx486]

​@@FYS-Danplaysidk after one year is crazy

[@FYS-Danplays]

@@shadowx486 Ik Ik

[@shadowx486]

@@FYS-Danplays btw how should I convince my dad to get me the dji mini 3 se drone

[@FYS-Danplays]

@@shadowx486 idk about you but make sure you have over 60 pounds and plead them to get it for you and you can pay for it too that’s why I did with the DJI mini 2 SE

[@tonyrobinson362]

Thankyou so much from a cross the pond, I will be buying mini 2 shortly never flown a drone before and I'm 66 this year, Your tutorial was 1st class thankyou, Tone ps Take care.

[@findleycurrie6099]

Just got my mini 2, it’s my first drone and every little helps it arrived this week and I haven’t had time to have a proper play / fly yet, I’m really looking forward to learning the photographic side, recording life at a different angle is assume thanks for the tutorial.

[@foxracing29]

Thanks a lot Ed!! You've really helped me to learn the basics of flying a drone for a newbie like me. Hope you'll do this again for a lots of others drone's models.

[@paulwaclawek2149]

Just ordered my drone…. Pleased I found this video….. the best I’ve seen…. Thanks for doing it….and so well👍

[@fastcam72]

Fantastic tutorial!! Just got mine havent even opened it, wanted to watch your video 1st. I already feel so much more confident after watching. Ty for this!

[@DaveDrawing]

Thanks for the awesome, informative video! I just got a Mini 2 from a friend who refurbishes drones. Your video (both parts) has helped me understand how it works, and saved me a ton of research. Thanks again!

[@lauriealfiler7856]

Thanks for the the Part 1 and 2 tutorial. Covered everything in a nice and calm manner and easy to follow.

[@billconnor3835]

I am currently shopping for my first drone. By watching your very informative tutorial, I have decided on the DJI Mini 2. Thanks for your great help.

[@luigisaberi1574]

The greatest point of your video is explaining in a very simple way

[@neilfordham5790]

Thank you Ed as a new drone owner your tutorial is invaluable.

[@McTexicanInColorado]

I just got my mini in today and plan to fly tomorrow. Watched part 1 and 2. Really great information for a 1st timer.

[@markturley815]

Thank you for the tutorial, Being an oldy this was spot on for me, my compatible phone will be here tomorrow so I will watch it again before I fly, thanks again.

[@PBRStreetGangster]

Thanks so much for this awesome video. My wife and I were in Cabo recently and we were on a boat with a gentleman from California that professionally taped our whale watching boat ride from his drone. He let me fly his drone and tape too. He had a much more expensive DJI drone. When I arrived home I did research for days for the best entry level drone and the DJI Mini 2 was a hit with everyone. So I purchased one today since I'm a beginner and I could afford the price. This video of yours will help me a ton on learning to fly it for the first time! I am so excited! From what i have read the DJI seem to have the best reputation out there and they are very popular. Thanks again for your great video.

[@mikep197]

Thanks for this tutorial. Very helpful for new fliers like me. Just picked up a DJI Mini 2 today.

[@dennisg9478]

Love your video's Ed. Just got the Mini 2 and your video helps me understand a lot about this drone. I am a beginner, so this really helps.

[@jodymartin3648]

Best tutorial video ive seen for mini 2.Thank You for making this.my drone arrives in two days.im excited

[@chad3830]

Great great video. Now I feel I can fly one as a beginner. Thank you 🙏

[@kwakka636]

Hey Ed great to see your videos again , another great in depth tutorial well presented and professional please make more soon .

[@rubengomez5952]

Thank you so much Ed this video was so helpful for me. I recently got my mini 2 to take videos for my roofing business. I’m so excited to start using it

[@ilyaphoto]

You are amazing ! I just saw probably dozens on KZbin and they all waste my time , but you perfectionist!!! Thank you !

[@Gusseq81]

Nicely we'll done! Thanks for this video. I loved the sweet touch of showing the arrows over the control

[@paullawrence8572]

Really helpful! Thank you! 👌

[@samergorordoarcangel7123]

Thank you Mr Ed Ricker! This will help me soon when I buy a new mini 2. So excited and cant wait for it!

[@edgrigsby8610]

This was the best tutorial video I've seen. ( And I've been watching a lot waiting for my mini2 to arrive). Thanks for making it, awesome job!!

[@snowman22ism]

Thank you so much for this ... I have been nervous to try it but you gave me the assuredness to give it a go.. Still haven't taken it on a full flight but I got it in the air moved it around.. Now I just need a more open space to give it a real test... thanks again for this and your first part.. Cheers mate.

[@RivuSouravBanerjeeVideoEditor]

i just bought the mini 2 yesterday and today went fr the first flight and got so confused .. thank god i found ur tutorial. It is so well made and so well explained that it was super super super helpful .. thank u man fr making this video, love to see the other videos on ur channel as i hv come onboard too ... lots of love from india ✌️

[@Ezq95]

Just bought a dji mini 2 fly more for my son and me. Just learning the steps and paying attention to details of your videos. Lots of information to learn but I know I can master it.

[@Cue881]

Thank you Ed! That was a really good video for folks like me, who have never flown a drone but am thinking about buying one. That was really cool!

[@kentwinrich6595]

One of the best, most complete videos I have seen on any topic!

[@froid7014]

so clear , thank you very much, i will watch this a couple of times more to really memorize everything, once is enough but i enjoy your tutorial anyway

[@johngilmore591]

Ed just found part two of the the mini guide, great vid don’t know how long ago u shot it but I give it 👍👍 Thanks a lot from a dji rookie God bless

[@BattleCamperHome]

I receive my Mini 2 tomorrow, my first ever drone. This was a super helpful video and gives me more confidence in getting in the air, so thanks!

[@philmade]

Great video. I was shocked at the lack of good instructions from DJI for a beginner. These videos got me flying.

[@joshuaoyugi6649]

i love the presentation, thanks alot