How to Hand Launch and Land your DJI Mavic Mini

[@JimHoltan]

First thing I did after ordering the Mavic Mini was to order a drone landing pad, as everyone stated it was imperative you had a safe and CLEAN landing spot for the drone. However, in the meantime I watched Aldryn’s video. Result: I’ve never utilized the landing pad. Aldryn’s hand launching and landing process is excellent and works perfectly.

[@beaviskeavis]

I use a trivia pursit board

[@danteanderson9052]

I use the case that comes with it.

[@Dmitry-ggc]

Right to the point and almost no background music - perfect!

[@boatdetective]

Another "pure protein" vid. Focused topic. No wasted time. Thorough coverage. Thank you!

[@studio-dombay]

I used dji phantom 4 pro for weddings . When I bought the mavic mini I started using it on my wedding shoots because I quickly activate it, shot 2.7 is enough 60fps too, I lock the exposure.they can also be used indoors if the lighting is properly arranged and of course if the rooms are much higher. If I want a frame where I use ronin and want it even higher look ... the mini mavic is a miracle

[@drewpatterson8009]

It only shoots 1080 in 60fps

[@ethansharfman]

Drew Patterson the Mavic mini shoots at 2.7k at 30fps

[@jesseamaya4413]

Seriously helpful. Just flew my mini 2 for the first time outdoors. Impressive handling in the wind. What I did to hand catch was just put my hand under it from the front and avoid the sensors.

[@TheNewTravel]

Perfect tutorial... thanks for simplifying the process!

[@mousekenny]

Thanks as always. I’m nearly speechless how much info you’ve provided about Mavic Mini and how much effort you put into.

[@FlytPath]

MKenny Li 🙏🙏

[@NickIbizahire]

Thank you for the tips - about to head out and try my first ever drone flight. Wish me luck

[@TheGuggo]

No reply... maybe not so well? Or already publishing videos on YT?

[@Awildjaapappeared]

Yeah he dead boys

[@DingDangg]

The propellers cut him in half!

[@m4gn5g62]

Major Oof

[@kyledrinksmonster3357]

Saw your drone on eBay for parts... F

[@WatchSociety]

Just picked up my Mavic mini and working my way around some of the features.

[@spoofer07]

Just successfully hand launched and hand landed thanks to you. Never again I will have to search for suitable landing stop. Thanks.

[@tonyfourpaws4511]

When I saw the first advertisement for the mini I was blown away by the hand launch. I thought it was so FUTURE!!! To this day, I'm still a fan of the hand launch!!!! Go future!!!

[@vagatronics]

I'm getting my Mavic Mini in a week I'm soooo soo excited!

[@desertdronepilot]

Same:):):):):):):):):):):) I AM OUT OF THIS WORLD EXCITED!!!!!!

[@Texflix]

Good video as always. Proof that practice is king with this technology.

[@gadreem]

A great review Aldrin, that after watching other videoes in which the presenter did not know why the drone is getting away from his hand, your totorials are easy to get, & cover the important issues.

[@FlytPath]

Thanks Gad

[@shinajvlog]

Grabbing and flipping the drone for sudden shut down is really a new function for me. Awesome video. Thank you so much

[@SeanHelmsMedia]

It's still helping my channel. The capabilities of this little beast are astounding. Thank you DJI!

[@VanDerKeelenBenny]

Hi cool video's, how can i make the Drone Camera is on te back size of the Drone? can you make video from it? Thanks

[@densongatt5838]

Finally! Finally I can understand how to Launch and land my DJI Mavic Mini

[@DougToppin]

Got mine in the mail yesterday and looking forward to using it this weekend. Cannot believe how much smaller it is than my Pro. Tks for your videos, they are always informative

[@garysandhu5082]

Is there a way to boost the wifi signal to get better range?

[@ewingfox6459]

I saw you hand launch and I decided to try it out - glad I had my training guards on - not because it was hard to catch - but because of the shape (and because I didn't think to use auto-land) it pulled up, and it was slippery! I've learned to grip it a bit tighter and give it a quick inversion, which shuts it down

[@KandiKlover]

It's just trying to stop you from molesting it.

[@BroncoPatriot]

Just bought a Mavic Mini and i truly appreciate your videos.

[@daryllarsen8858]

Perfect timing! I was just searching for a hand launch/land tutorial for the Mini this morning and found nothing. Thanks!

[@FlytPath]

Glad I can help

[@17germa]

Haha, I was searching yesterday ... 😂

[@williammahorney8101]

I really would love to have a Mavic mini, but it’s too expensive. I still love watching you and your tutorials!

[@DansTubeTV]

Great video mate, very detailed and easy to follow. It is extremely satisfying to hand launch and land this drone!

[@chipdrone7202]

Excellent video as usual. Could you pls highlight why the motors will be stressed if you turn it off by “grabbing and turning upside down”?

[@MrZulkar983]

hi..nice video...could you make video how to setup/fly this mini mavic indoor witout gps signal..if fly indoor what going on with the RTH...

[@LiHao8377]

Finally someone post how to Launch and Land Mini.

[@lostfound8112]

good video thumbs up. for anyone worried about props hitting you i missed badly on a hand catch and it hurt yes but no serious damage

[@jhawk3910]

Finally, a video that specifically addresses hand launch on the mini. Thanks!

[@FlytPath]

Hope it helped

[@GordieK]

Found this so easy to do .. bit daunting at first but it all went well... tbh I found that due to the non existent rear legs I had to hand launch in a few spots ...thank you

[@davesfilmingservices4377]

I subscribed to you channel ages ago. But this is one of the most dangerous and lethal aspects of using a drone. I've seen many accidents cut fingers, finger hanging off - in real and on video, all due do accidents with hand catching. I use to do this with - not knowing any better with two of my drones, but no longer. You can always find a take off and landing place, even if you have to move 10 or 50 meters away from where you need to be. Those rotating blades can take off a finger in a split second, or even take an eye out or scar your face. Madness.

[@FlytPath]

Sadly. Most people do it with no knowledge. I hope to change that.

[@davesfilmingservices4377]

@@FlytPaththank for your reply. Yes I used to, but since obtaining a licence some while ago and now using my drones professionally, I never hand catch anymore. There's always a take off and landing place, you have to look around you and you'll find one. I hope this helps your viewers too.

[@alexandertheodorides8990]

Thank you for a line of awesome videos with the mavic mini ordered mine today so thrilled can't wait keep up the great work

[@BlackAlpha1]

This video is PRECISELY what I need. Thank You Aldryn!

[@ShankyMcStabbs]

Shoulda watched this before slicing my thumb... thanks for the great content!

[@hermanv.b.376]

Thanks for this video. I especially like the tipping trick. My preferred way of catching the drone is to have it hover at eye level and then grab it behind the ground sensors, and then hold the left control lever down all the way which makes the propellers stop. I find it easier to grab it when the drone isn't moving. I did get my finger caught in the propeller once because I tried to land it on my hand. Good thing I was wearing gloves; there was no cut and no blood.

[@secondchance6603]

Was just about to order one of those landing pads, don't think I'll bother now. Going to fly over my boss's avocado orchard next week, it's the biggest in New Zealand. All the best from the far north of NZ and thanks for the tips!

[@mitch1941]

What button do I click for it to go home location? I clicked the land button but that lands in the location of where the mini is not where it took off? Thanks

[@AskJayWhy]

must me 20meters away for RTH

[@Bluelightbandit]

Thanks for the tip! I just got my first drone (mini) and I've been catching it and turning it upside down to turn it off. This video makes life a lil easier now, thanks!

[@nopassenger2151]

This is the most helpful video I’ve had with this particular topic thank you for being direct to the point. The information you provide very easy to understand.

[@daz87]

best video so far for hand launch and land thanks 🤝

[@asian_raisin]

thanks. I tried to take off in 2 inch grass and the gimbal got stuck and the motors stopped spinning. I would imagine there is the possibility of propeller, motor or esc damage from this. Now I can use it anywhere.

[@timgalletas3856]

I’m getting mine tomorrow. Your videos rock! Please keep making Mini videos. I’m still confused that the app doesn’t let you unlock blue zones yet. Maybe you can touch on this subject as many people like me are still learning how to fly but don’t know anything about authorizations etc. Thanks.

[@pavelperina7629]

It seems to have rear rotors just few centimeters above the ground. How to launch or land it "in the wild". I mean normal ground with grass or some unpaved agricultural road with gravel or lose stuff such as sand, needles, leaves. Is it a good idea to have some portable "helipad" ?

[@martinperth4262]

Great tutorial thanks. I’ve just taken delivery of my Mavic Mini and these lessons are invaluable. Greeting from Oz!

[@jaysun070476]

On the mavic air one there was a button on the screen to force land the drone anywere this worked good for hand landing. When i got the air version 2 i couldnt find this option in fact the new app seemed everything was gone when i first saw its just organized much neater.

[@poptart8690]

Just got the Air2S. My first drone. Thanks for the helpful video.

[@flightreview3785]

Very good info. How land on a moving sailing boat?

[@FlytPath]

Wish I had a sail boat :)

[@WillEDC]

Do not try. It’s very hard. If I had to, I would mount a bottom bracket camera mount so I would have something additional to grab.

[@meganote]

That’s my ultimate goal, I know it’s very tricky. I’ve been practicing hand launch and catch. It seems fairly easy. But catching on a moving boat means flying it along with the boat.. tricky indeed! Perhaps sail along, capture some good footage and then heave to the retrieve the drone? Thanks for these great tutorials... so many good tips!

[@pupaktube2825]

Man, I just bought my firt drone, Mavic mini, and I was able to learn so much from your, you got yourself a new subscriber and I will recommend you to my friends as well, cheers from Serbia! ☺️👏👏👏👏

[@Vegas702]

I did my first flight test yesterday. On mini first drone ever. I did notice a power max alert I believe it said. Kinda got scared little bit, but I was flying on a soccer field and didn’t fry to far away.

[@clawmachinevideos]

Can you do an update video on the newer software update? Have you noticed and better image quality?

[@WillEDC]

One of the most important skill to learn.

[@controlmechanism]

Nope. Stick your finger in da props to switch it off. Top skill.

[@BeKindv2024]

For me 2.7k is enough for what I want, 249gr is great, over 25 minutes of flight time and the price is on the spot of what I wanted to spend on a new drone. The decision was a no brainer and I bought the Combo.

[@vasuganugapentasrini1950]

Thank you that is a perfect lesson on landing. I have Mavic mini 2 If I would have known this I wouldn’t have crash landed on my balcony. It’s broken now and I have to sent it to the dji service center.

[@Redbaron_Gaming]

Took my mini outside for the first time just now(before watching this) I was getting so frustrated when the little bugger kept flying off when I was trying to grab it xD

[@Scruffers2011]

Thanks for the tips. I recently landed my Mini 2 onto the back deck of a tugboat that I work on, while it was moving at 8kn. It was a challenge for sure. Next time, I'll try to implement what you showed here.

[@Nukenin12]

Does this have tricks like the Tello? Hand toss launch and backflips and such?

[@paulreibelphotography]

Really liking your vids ...... clear easy instructions. Cheers from Ontario Canada

[@knottssonasty3603]

Another great video! I got my mini Thursday and OMG I LOVE IT! First drone and this lil guy is awesome! Couldn’t of figured a lot of the settings out without your videos. Thanks dude

[@opchoksi123]

Hi. Great informative vid...just had my mini.. awesome drone. Woo.. Just want to know why DJI don't have headless mode. I have crash many other drones because of position changed ..how to rid off this...?? Can you suggest??

[@georgefor28]

Thank you for your video. Can I make the drone take off if I go rock climbing and turn it on several feet up? Will the sensors make the drone go down? Thanks in advance

[@tom2698]

You are an excellent instructor. Great job.

[@DPPaul]

Hey nice Video. How can I shot top Down shot with the drone ?turn the gimbal down.. I never had a drone before . Thanks

[@FlytPath]

Yes scroll the gimbal wheel down

[@DPPaul]

SkyHighFilms Hey another question. , I was outside 10 min ago and wanted to fly there drone . Not connected was the Message , then I took out the sd card and the connection was available , I reformat the card but there is still the error. Do you have an idea?

[@dennisajones9352]

I have been doing it too as a result of his instructions! Works great!

[@H20cofilmandphoto2112]

So ii just bought my mavic mini on the 16th i haven't had any problems until today I've never crashed it but today i noticed a massive lag in controls with the drone only 10 ft from me it would move long after i prompted it to and when i would move the joystick it wouldnt react for around 10 to 15 seconds any idea whats wrong?

[@doubleu1446]

H20 co. film and photo It probably has to do something with the software update, you might want to downgrade and wait untill all the bugs have been fixed!

[@nitinrddy]

First time drone flyer here, do you recommend DJI care refresh? Thank you for all these useful tips. My mavic mini is arriving tomorrow.

[@FlytPath]

Always get refresh.

[@HancockFilmProductions]

Yes. You will crash. Take chances.

[@redx_unleashed4583]

useful stuff, mine arrives in about a week :D

[@UltimateTechHub]

Dude great video. Ive been flying my Mini since November and I have never hand launched but I will now!

[@FlytPath]

Go for it!

[@UltimateTechHub]

@@FlytPath thanks I will for sure. I did a couple of mavic mini drone videos on my channel but yours are way better. Thanks!!! again!

[@davesmith6193]

Hi. I love all of your videos. You taught me so much about the original Mavic mini. That was a year ago. I've now bought the new mini 2. But I can't get my drone to connect to the controller. One strange thing is. Even though it says the aircraft is not connected. I can make the gimbal pan up and down. I get no camera view. Or the rotation of the props. How can that be? Thanks Dave in the UK. Aged 70.

[@25VanLife]

Thank you, got the drone and learned this! Next step Sport Mode!

[@chriscargle7645]

got my mini today....one word....impressed!

[@rickrodrigues2219]

Love your instructional videos! keep them coming!

[@carolineskae9707]

Great tutorial!! Thanks for keeping it so simple & easy to follow!

[@irvinejamesforbes522]

Hi again can you use and otg cable with the mini on the iPad mini 2 or the Samsung galaxy note pad 3. Thank you Irvine (Portsmouth UK)

[@NickLuangrath61]

Another very clear and good demo for beginners. Thank you.

[@johnschumacher3618]

John from Minnesota. Got mini first week of release. Love this Drone I had the pro. And sold it. Waiting for the next one Sometimes simple is better hope to get the new pro in new year. Always learn something from your vids. Thanks for the good clear videos. Keep them coming.

[@ericstyer2890]

Just got mine last nite. All charged now. So if it crashes into a tree and gets off axis it will shut off and not keep running? What’s the tilt angle for shut off? Is there another way to shut it down ASAP? Thanks Man you’re vids have been very useful.

[@erinapantos1206]

Awesome video! Does the grab and turn work on Mini SE as well? Thanks!

[@Gadrosful]

Wow I wish one day to have one day, I am always exited seing videos thumbs up

[@brianbassett4379]

Prop starting a plane... doable when necessary. Hand launch/landing of drones... when you want to show-off. Kudos.

[@pilotgundul]

i cut my hands several times after cathing this tiny drone.. no big deal, but your tips really help a lot Thanks man

[@johan5726]

Very good video! I went out to try it, and super simple ones you explained how to hand catch it without it “jumping”

[@weedomjolly9568]

I’m getting my first drone (Mavic mini) at Xmas, watching all you videos on it but I can honestly say I’m still a bit nervous when I think about flying it. Oh the stress lol

[@bayupran]

same here. mine will come on the 2nd week of December.

[@evmoFPV]

I've been flying for years and this is by far the easiest, simplest thing to use so far. You'll be fine.

[@KandiKlover]

You don't have to fly it, these things are pretty much just flying themselves and you just tell them what you want it to do. Just be careful when close to trees, poles, and powerlines. Always pan the camera left and right to make you are clear.

[@Robbiebrito]

I never did it till the day i found myself flying in a desert and forgot the landing pad at home, i have to figure it out, at least nothing wrong happened. But im here for the hand take-off. Thank you for the tips.

[@nolimits2942]

Awesome video; does anyone have a suggestion on how to hand launch and land a DJI zoom? Thanks!

[@reconnaissancesquadron222]

The same basic technique will work with any Mavic, you just need adult-sized arms and a little more courage for a full-size Mavic.

[@howardjingle]

Thanks for making this video.

[@FlytPath]

Np Joshua

[@howardjingle]

Another quick question. What happens if you get a phone call when flying a drone?

[@FlytPath]

Joshua Forward nothing. Just keeps flying

[@allanocampo1160]

Very informative....... More power to you Bro!!!!!!!

[@louisphilippelamarre2763]

Thanks so much for your info. You do care...Your dedication to the drone flying science will make a difference when the FAA comes around...

[@W07t3R]

I wasn't aware of the landing problem, because I usually have the mini looking at me, and when I'm approaching from the front side I've never interfered with the sensors when grabbing him.

[@jesswynn9626]

Once again another well done informational video for everyone - thanks again !!

[@carbondioxide2882]

This is super cool, I might try it next time

[@Perkeletricksterservantofrher]

thanks. this works for the mini SE too.

[@Sepp2009]

2:50 can you turn off the sensors on the mini 2?

[@harrybugarin6923]

Is it advisable to fly the Mini one batter after another or wait minutes or hours until the next flight?

[@FlytPath]

Keep flying. Just let batteries cool before recharging

[@jb.899]

Thank you for all your helpful information

[@DougForce]

Thanks for the tips! I’ve had the Mini for two days and starting hand catching from the start thanks to your video!

[@shadowliving6858]

Have you tested to see how much weight this little thing will actually lift? Really want to use it to fly my bait out beyond the distance I can cast while fishing.

[@pavelperina7629]

There was video when someone was able to fly it with go pro on top. I guess go pro with some adapter may weight above 150 grams. And it was unstable position. It might be interesting to place cargo below and mess ground distance sensor data.

[@prednisolon]

Can you set initial take off height/altitude on Mavic air 2?

[@frenchfries4294]

another thing for some reason when i was landing mine once even tho autoland was engaged i let go of the stick too early and the drone flew up again. Make sure to keep holding down the stick until the motors are off

[@dowi6165]

Nice. Im gonna try this one. I have the Mavic Mini now for like 5 months and i like it very much. 👍🏼😃