20 BIGGEST DRONE MISTAKES beginner Pilots with DJI MAVIC PRO & SPARK

I've put together a list of some of the biggest mistakes I see new pilots making. I hope that you can learn from these and not make them yourself!
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00:00 20 Biggest Drone Mistakes
01:18 Mistake #1: Prep Your Drone For Flight
01:56 Mistake #2: Firmware Issues (1:56)
02:18 Mistake #3: Calibration
02:50 Mistake #4: GPS
03:20 Mistake #5: Flying Indoors
03:46 Mistake #6: It's Just a Toy
04:10 Mistake #7: Not knowing your drone
04:50 Mistake #8: No Spotter
05:22 Mistake #9: Restricted Flights
06:05 Mistake #10: FAA Rules
06:34 Mistake #11: Sensor Issues
07:12 Mistake #12: GPS
07:50 Mistake#13: Weather Problems
08:24 Mistake #14: Flying Near Objects
09:06 Mistake #15: Automation
09:39 Mistake #16: Flying Too Far
10:03 Mistake #17: Low Battery
10:27 Mistake #18: Flying Into Objects
10:39 Mistake #19: Screen Flying
11:02 Mistake #20: Sport Mode

[@JevenDovey]

Which DJI Drone should you get? I broke down all the drones available and explained why you would pick one over another. kzbin.info/www/bejne/h2HFdGivmbido9U

[@copperbluff]

Just got the Mavic 2 Pro. Played your video as we took it out of the box. Thank you!

[@lilJG916]

When I get my drone I'm not even going to fly it the 1st day , I'm taking it out for coffee so I have a chance to get to know it first. Thanks bud great tips ty!

[@arinzemicheal1486]

I dont know you dude ,but u burst my brain with that comment

[@MrErwin32]

Awesome!

[@uyenvo2306]

I hate that channel you got in fact is the worst done thumbs up to get a thumbs down

[@YxungHermes]

Oh, nobody did this*?...ok! TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Not taking gimbal covers and sensor stickers off (1:18) 2. Not updating firmware (1:56) 3. Not calibrating the IMU and Gyro (2:18) 4. Not Letting your GPS lock on (2:50) 5. Flying indoors for the first flight (3:20) 6. Thinking it's just a toy (3:46) 7. Not knowing your drone (4:10) 8. Flying without a spotter (4:50) 9. Flying in restricted areas (5:22) 10. Not knowing the FAA Rules (6:05) 11. Not understanding your drone's sensors (6:34) 12. Turning off your GPS (7:12) 13. Not understanding weather (7:50) 14. Flying into a tree [Near Objects] (8:24) 15. Not understanding how automation works (9:06) 16. Flying too far away (9:39) 17. Flying under 30% battery (10:03) 18. Flying backwards near objects (10:27) 19. Only using the screen to fly (10:39) 20. Not understanding Sport Mode (11:02) Understand your drone, understand your drone's software

[@a.f.3996]

Mikha'el Zaahir Talib Bey All Rights Reserved If I could hug you, I would!!!!!!!

[@MysticDestroyer]

Thank you for the table of contents

[@oliviergoggins]

Thanks bro.

[@MikeMusto]

I knew I should have checked the comments first. :(

[@RuudyL]

Calibrating IMU and Gyro ????? IMU is your Gyro, You should have said IMU and Compass

[@thomsmith8380]

One mistake my son in law almost made was the return to home when he was on his sailboat. It started to land where the boat was when he took off. Luckily he was paying attention and was able to recover. Now he just has the drone hover and take the boat to it.

[@johnbetof6537]

I was gifted a Mavic Air 2, and I want to thank you for sharing your training videos. Your videos have helped me understand my drone, and I now have the knowledge and confidence to safely fly my drone. One thing that I did to my controller was to place small pieces of white first aid tape on each side of the joy stick and label the direction with a fine tipped marker. For a newbie drone pilot having those direction labels have helped me not to get confused when learning to fly. I also labeled the FN button one click = Map/Live View and two clicks = Center Gimbel. I also put a reminder on the controller to put my phone in airplane mode so I don't receive texts or phone calls while flying.

[@TheFunnyCamGuy]

Does getting notifications do something bad to the video or something?

[@johnbetof6537]

@@TheFunnyCamGuy I would suggest that you put your phone in airplane mode when flying your drone. By doing so you won't be distracted by phone, text, and alert messages.

[@dennisdunne588]

@@johnbetof6537 good tip.

[@bmrivest]

Great video! Looking to buy Mavic 2 Pro and just doing my homework. Knew a lot of this stuff but good refresher. I'm a new subscriber!

[@ajinkyax]

LIFE SAVER TIP 101: 1. HEAR "Home point recorded" . 2. Lock GPS, fly with Auto Take off (w/ precision ticked) 3. Then FLY UP 30meters. 4. have fun.

[@ni4694]

Why with auto take off Bro?

[@rcacase]

Jeven, thank you, all pure gold. I just bought a Mavic Air and I know it has sensors in the back but the rest is still pure gold for the new pilot. Thank you.

[@samhasan6073]

Great mate thank I just got my drone yesterday I decided to learn more before I start flying thanks again

[@trennsayer]

Great video Jeven, I've ordered my Mavic but not received it yet. I'm doing some research before it arrives to understand exactly the things you highlight. Thanks for the informative video delivered in a really nice style.

[@tombraselton]

Another helpful tip: PRACTICE WITH THE SIMULATOR IN THE DJI GO APP. I am used to planes, for me, down was up! It broke me of the habit and I tested all of the flight modes. I could switch to map mode and perform all of the POI, locking modes and everything. Really helped with the mind-muscle connection of both controls and I flew much better my first (second really. I crashed it in the house like you mentioned first) time out. It was a breeze and my confidence was elevated.

[@fcrum]

Agreed, I have flown planes and helicopters but this will be my first drone, advantage is flying back to you will be easier if you can fly your plane back to you

[@gunnarthompson6152]

finally someone who speaks at the same speed I listen; My hat is off to you-You seem to answer my next question right before I think of it. I really appreciate all your efforts in making all these videos -- the way you concisely y and quickly present content I find valuable without trying to entertain me Is perfect. I heard you mention that you have a school for videographers and creators --that would be my number one choice for both myself and my son

[@adiancona7360]

Great advice and good content, I'm new to the game and I've made sure to be safe to be sure. Some new key things you've mentioned that has helped further, thanks.

[@michaelgause9883]

Great video you remind me so much of Mark Rober , I mean this as a compliment because you are very descriptive and detailed in your explanations , very glad I found your channel.

[@GregConquest]

Useful tips. Thanks :-) My biggest mistake when first starting (with a cheaper, "training" drone): I figured flying it from the upwind side of the clearing, nearly direct overhead, was the way to go, but when I went up to maximum altitude (50-80 meters), the drone lost the connection, went into *slow descent mode* , yet *still drifted* with the gentle wind crashing some 300 meters away! The drone was going downwind faster than it was coming down in altitude, so I could never re-establish the connection. .... Now, I position myself closer to the center of the clearing and fly the drone 20 - 30 meters *upwind* from me. When flying high and it loses the wireless connection, it starts slowly descending -- right on top of me! When it gets close enough, I just re-establish the connection and continue flying. .... *One complaint* on the cheaper drones (and maybe others): they need a *fast/emergency descent mode*. My drone is only 180 grams, and *even a gentle updraft will counteract the normal descent mode and push the drone upward*. If I could simply pull down on the ascend/descend lever while in descent/landing mode, then it could descend much faster. Release the lever, and it goes back into regular descent mode. This would get the pilot out of many difficult situations due to troublesome winds, swooping birds of prey, (or GPS-position-maintained windy descents for expensive drones). (OT testing: putting a -hyphen/minus sign in front of text serves as a strikeout and then close with another hyphen- at the end (no spaces on either end for hyphens or asterisks))

[@JesusAguilar-yr4wp]

I just got a spark, dawg. God bless this channel. Thanks for all your advice homie.

[@rolandbrooks467]

Top vid my friend. I watched loads of vids first, then got a note book and wrote the hints / tips / starting procedure down before even starting the drone, then 1st flight in a field, took it no more than a few mts off the ground and spent time learning the controller,, so glad I did this rather than unbox/go fly,,,,,,

[@stenstrom5276]

Very good tips !!! StenS/Sweden

[@JaimeVillacis]

OMG! So surprised to see the first aerial shot! That is Quito, my hometown

[@magnificentrepulsion6335]

As a first time drone pilot I am finding your videos very helpful. Thanks for all the information you've provided!

[@grandpajim329]

THANK YOU ! CAN'T wait til mine gets here, so I can use your TIPS. HAPPY NEW YEAR !

[@intheworldofmari]

Bought the DJI Mavic Zoom yesterday! so excited to start flying :)

[@DannybFlat01]

Me too but its been raining so much!

[@RuudyL]

Its like a new BF

[@thomasw4451]

My school-english is not very good,i come from germany,but i understand you a litle bit. Your information is verry good thank you very much.

[@JevenDovey]

👍👍

[@simplevisuals]

AWESOME! Thank you for all of your beginner drone videos and tips they have been very helpful! I just got my DJI Spark three days ago but I haven't taken it out for a run yet until I learn how the drone and remote controller works, how the app works, etc. Thanks again!

[@jreyez_6]

thank you so much. I am getting a spark christmas and it will be very useful for when i start flying.

[@COMtnPilot]

Ha ha ha! I’m guilty of some of the minor issues you mentioned when I first began to fly drones or quads. I’m a private pilot and fly a real plane all the time. Quads are different. One thing that I had to get used to, was depth perception. When I first started flying quads, I crashed into a couple trees. I learned my lesson! Just PAY ATTENTION, and use common sense. Take it slow in the beginning and work your way through the settings and practice, practice, practice! Make sure you are in a wide open area and set parameters. In time you will gain the muscle memory necessary to become a proficient quad pilot. I added the “sUAV License” to my PPL. I’m now working on starting a little side business with my quad copter. It’s a long process and it will take some time for those of you who choose to do the same. Be patient! Don’t violate the FAA airspace restrictions! If you do, you will pay dearly! This was a very informative vid, and hopefully you will yield the warnings, and take the experience of seasoned pilots to heart! Great Job Jevon! SUB EARNED! 😎

[@ChaseCharaba]

Awesome tips! I'm buying a Mavic this month (finally). I probably won't even fly it the first day because I want to understand it first. Plus my house is in some zone where I supposedly have to notify the local airport that I'll be operating a drone.

[@msab4883]

Bought mine couple days ago ,but i live in DC all areas around me are NFZ

[@TheDarkstar826]

lmao that suck... YOu might to fly somewhere else.

[@Chrispydotbe]

Read, watch tutorial, how to vids etc before you get it, then watch them again after. Everything he says is so true. The more you learn before, the less chance you’ll make an expensive mistake. Enjoy

[@CalvinHodgson]

Likely Class D airspace unless it is a bigger airport. Sectional charts are your friends. Learn to love them.

[@blake9908]

I recommend the ASA 107 test prep, it may not help with you flying the drone, but it will keep you out of trouble. There is a lot of rules (backed up by law) that you need to follow. If you have to notify the airport (within 5 Mi stat.) it shouldn't be an issue. you just need your aircraft registration number (If needed) , the make and model of your aircraft, the altitude you will fly at, at what time to what time you will be flying, and the location of where the pilot (you) will be at during the flight. Good on ya for learning the aircraft before flying it. Remember there is a simulator mode in the DJI app to learn the controls better before you fly for real.

[@RonaldBrown59]

Great video for first time drone owners. I will be sure to share this around on social media. Many of my friends have been asking me questions about what drones to get, so I'm expecting some of them will have their first drone this holiday season. Thanks for posting this very helpful video.

[@trippledigitss]

You sound like a very smart, level-headed, and down-to-earth guy. I really appreciate your videos and all of the information! Can't say thank you enough!

[@randallmacdonald4851]

I just got my P4P+ that's still in the box, not flying. :) Of course, I am watching every video I can on drone flight concepts. I have learned a lot from your video. Thank you, very much. These drones are also susceptible to what is called VRS, or Vortex Ring State. Perhaps you could discuss this in your next video? (I fly a helicopter simulator and have learned just how surprising the VRS can be. The best escape is bank 30 degrees and pull collective.)

[@volksyes9477]

Randall MacDonald. One tip while descending rapidly. descend while moving forward or in any direction never reduce power and descend rapidly vertically. Descend against the wind never descend with the wind. Or descend vertically but reduce the rate of descent.

[@andrejslisments7642]

Thanks for the helpful list of mistakes made by beginners like me. I can add my own one. By returning to the home position, my very new DJI Mavic 2 Zoom landed on the house roof about 3 meters off takeoff position. As most of the roofs, it is slanted and the drone slipped into rain gutter pipe and snagged and continued to work while I tried desperately to stop it with the controller. Quadcopter did not stop running. As a result, two damaged propellers, but everything else fortunately works. My conclusion is that the landing must be controlled visually - just my two cents.

[@larrybrown4572]

Chuckled like hell visualising that incident. Sorry it happened man but thanks for the heads up. That the type stuff that happens to me!

[@vistagraphsnet]

See my comments above - vistagraphsnet a youtube post demonstrated it and when he took it to 10 meters it landed within two inches of takeoff. When he did not take it that high and hover but flew off immediately it landed eight feet from takeoff point.

[@MeatandMotorcycles]

getting a magic air and found your channel. lots of helpful info and I'm sure i'll be coming back to rewatch. great channel!

[@SThompsonRAMM_1203]

Jeven, I've been looking to buy a drone for years and this video will definitely really help me stay away from my worst enemy!

[@dallatorretdu]

back in the days when hands-off the controller meant your helicopter will crash in the next 2 seconds

[@WickdPerfekT]

dallatorretdu fpv racequad lifeee

[@golpheox2130]

Yeassssss

[@josheh4]

Sometimes even with hands on, your helicopter crashed in 2 seconds. Oh man, could you imagine if people had to show they could fly a r/c helicopter before they're allowed to fly a drone....

[@dylangood6215]

dallatorretdu lol true

[@dylangood6215]

Rip air-hogs rc helicopter

[@aryanmathuria1]

Chop someone’s arm off 3:35 😂😂🤣🤣👌🏼🔥🔥

[@Adembar]

The 20 best advice I’ve ever had about drone. Congratulation from Brazil.

[@bosra11]

Thanks for putting this video out. Just bought a drone and it was very helpful to see this video before starting..

[@antonshtipliyski]

I've never seen a video: "I drove over my Mavic. DJI won't fix it." 😂

[@m.j.morshead]

Chinese have evolved the market place to the point where the product's return themselves back to the manufacturer for them to be re_boxed and re_sold all over again. Now that's technology.

[@stevenmcgarva574]

Funny road runner

[@melchizedekodonkor]

You just made my day

[@TailoredReaction]

priceless

[@ONEFROMRIYADH]

ha ha ha

[@Charlesbjtown]

Recycled joke. L

[@AlHensem]

Thank you so much for the tips. It was really useful for me as a beginner.

[@tara30792]

Thank you for all of the great information! Now, I need to know which drone I should buy.

[@aaronaw3177]

Lesson number 0 - Watch tons of Tutorials and Do's and Dont's about drones before flying or even ordering one.

[@elotronics]

Thanks a lot for helping me not crash my future drone to buy. I wish the instructions came with you in the box lol. But really well done video, I will refer back to your video once again when it arrives.

[@brentdewitt5317]

Just found your videos today, and as a long time fixed wing and quad copter R/C pilot as well as a Part 91 pilot, I'd like to complement you on your content. I just started with a Mavic 2 a couple of months ago and learning to be a videographer whos camera flies is a wonderful new experience. Your videos are a great resource. Thank you!

[@whynot2030]

I wish i wacthed this b4 my flight. I damged it 5mins of flight 😥

[@lorde_2046]

How?

[@this_time_imperfect]

This guy be like, "The number one thing people forget to do is take it out of the box before flying, guys it's not going to fly if you don't take it out of the box okay. I've seen so many people just throw their drone in the air while it's still in the box and it won't fly. I know to most beginners it might not make sense but you've gotta take it out of the box first."

[@BrandonZacharie]

ROFLMAO

[@MultiChristianandres]

I found the video pretty good, knowing I have never touched a dron, there is some things that you can miss. My dad took the dron inside the house so don't think this video is stupid. And don't think you're smarter cuz you are an expert in drons bighead

[@user-yn9hn2iw5g]

Tyler Ellis u silly af

[@mark675]

Haha!

[@karlvarres282]

Dark_ Mage2 wtf are you talking about? PS: dron...

[@paulwrest5675]

Really good video there. Your right in what you said. The very fist time I was flying a drone I was doing most of the things you were taking about in your video. But that was a few years ago now. Keep up the good work. Thank you. Paul

[@mohammedghaddar166]

Just got a Mavic Pro.. I liked the video. It answered a lot of questions and gave me some warnings... Thanks

[@Bill14886]

Not a fan of doing updates before you read for a few days or at least a few hours. You must know if the newest update will even work with your phone or tablet, Go to Mavic Pilots app and read read read. !!!!!! Some new updates will crash and ground you for weeks. So beware of that. Just because its a new update doesnt mean it a good update.

[@VideoUpskill]

Bill14886 Yep in some cases on android devices downgrade the app may solve some problem maybe apple have a much more stable dji app

[@Pshock13y]

In most situations when it comes to updating software, not always the best option. Sometimes I'd rather deal with a bug that I know well rather than deal with surprise bugs that may be in the update

[@jstohler]

"Gimal covers"

[@jimtom3942]

Thank you for this video...its totally necessary for first time flyers. Excellent information..great job.

[@divinedragons1986]

I'm new to drones. My first drone is the DJI air 2s. Your channel has been extremely informative and helpful. I have gained way more insight than I ever expected. So I just wanted to drop a line and say thank you.

[@wingmanalive]

DJI Mavic Pro as their first drone? Noooooooooooooooooo. People need to start off with a $50 drone to break in their basic skills. You don't buy your teenager a $30k SUV for their first car do you? Then you wouldn't spend $1000 on your first drone. Crash it a couple dozen times, replace props and motors, then graduate to a $100 drone. Hone your skills even more. Then take the plunge. I've dropped my Syma drones into pools, into ceiling fans, heck a dog even ran off with one. I didn't lose my lunch. If my Mavic Pro got taken by an eagle I'd be DEVASTATED lol. Maybe because my income isn't as fluid as some I guess. But that's my $.02 so if you got the $$ and if it's what you want, more power to you, it's just not something we all can do from get go.

[@JevenDovey]

Yuuuup

[@AlphariusMemegon]

Yeah, stuff like that is crazy. I'm debating whether I should just buy a Tello drone right now or wait to see if there's a sale on the near future. A bit on the pricey end for a first drone, but still reasonable. On the flip side, I was getting gas over the summer and a guy had a DJI Phantom flying around over the highway. It was his first time flying a drone, and he was doing it while drunk sitting on the patio at the bar.

[@ROTAXD]

wingmanalive actually, starting off with a $50 pos is a great way to turn anybody off to flying. Folks new to the rc hobby should ALWAYS start off eith a ground based vehicle in kit form that they have to build from the ground up. This teaches not only how things work, but it also (and more importantly) teaches patience. Once they've mastered an understanding of surface vehicles, then they graduate to building and learning to fly fixed wing rc aircraft and then drones.

[@Mutrino]

Strongly disagree. Starting with a $50 piece of shit drone is the best way to get so frustrated that you just give up altogether. I started with a $100 drone. No GPS, it required constant user input just to hover in one place, constantly compensating for the slightest breeze. The camera was not gimballed so it was almost impossible to get any useful footage. Yes, it crashed and not a lot of damage was done, but that really doesn't matter much when flying it is not fun no big loss but also no fun. Needles to say that drone is sitting in a box collecting dust. You can start with a $1000 drone if you don't rush it and are smart about it.

[@MykolaSternenkoDroneBoyHoleMan]

My first drone is Pro and I barely control it myself. Sensors are very helpful.

[@MikeSarni]

I dont agree with updating firmware....when it comes to dji drones

[@lemondubs]

Mike Sarni u are a moron. Of course firmware updates are important

[@ColGadarby]

My we're a bit short on brotherly love here tonight

[@ReiHerrera]

a lot of people have trouble with every new firmware update. its better wait some days.

[@MikeSarni]

Reinaldo Herrera yup

[@chadpm11]

Updates are ok unless you want to go in and modify the flight alt and specs the new update blocks most of this

[@BraniffChroniclesFA]

Very well done, I'm a flyer and spent a good week just reading & watching tips and strict practice sessions for confidence and a system of check points. All your videos are very good, just enough info for one to learn and go out and learn more. Thanks

[@parkflyerindonesia8073]

Thanks WW. Keeps on reminding me to perform the pre-flight check before flying.

[@W122ard1]

The GREATEST mistake for me that when i bought it i think that i could take it with me everywhere... wrong!! in Vietnam they could confiscate it on arrive in airport, in thailand you could go even got to jail... mavic became half useless for me(((

[@JevenDovey]

Yeah its getting tougher to travel with drones. Make sure you check the countries rules before entering a new place

[@W122ard1]

They really should add registration points to airports, that tourists could register his drone for $20-30 for a month. Easy money for government and a lot less problem for tourists...

[@bmwf1joel]

Alexander Zhiltsov wait...you can’t take it to Thailand??? I’m going there in August! 😭😭😭

[@johnlacey7126]

70 year sentence in Thailand?

[@EOtekk]

Rule 5: Don't fly indoors when you first get the drone. Oops....

[@giovannifiorentini8295]

Great video. You mentioned some things that I never really thought about. Thank you.

[@scottweaverphotovideo]

Great advice. I don't have a drone yet but I'm informing myself as I prepare!

[@1SoCalFire]

Does it count if you’re flying in a mansion?

[@RichardWraith]

1. Gimal? lol Remove all the stickers... Where are they and why? The whole point of a "Video" is to show people.. Otherwise its just a podcast mate... 2. Firmware is not all about "Bugs" It often contains updates for No Fly Zones, mapping and software changes to make things a bit easier to use. Bugs, yes, definitely, but not the only reason. 3. In between calibrations, the "Last known location" and the orientation and height both in AGL and ASL can change dramatically, dis-orientating your drone. This will cause the "Return to home" and other navigational features to fail miserably, and can also cause the drone to not even take off if it cannot understand where it is. 4. No comment... 5. Again, ZERO mention of insurance, no fly zones and how to find somewhere safe to fly it, and so far, no drone has ever "chopped someones arm off" Making a video where you tell people "What to do" without any reasoning, or what "appears" to be any knowledge of why/how is really not helpful bud... You might as well have made a video that just says "Read the manual"... Sooo much info and practical info missing, this is just a generic lecture! Seems 112 others also thought the same thing. The 1K thumbs up'ers are missing a LOT of info...

[@lewissison6557]

Richard Wraith It was still a good video but lacks this information. I hope this comment wasnt in anyway to diss the video just because of missing information. The video taught me much more than what I knew before. This comment just helped me a bit more.

[@mr.anonymagic4831]

Richard aew you stupid? 🤦🏻

[@OneSandMan]

MR. ANONYMAGIC no he isn’t but you are. aew isn’t even a word

[@johnlowe8418]

Well then, do one yourself. If you need to be shown how to remove stickers..after being told where they are....if you dont know firmware means 'updates' prehaps you need someone to hold your hand and go through it all again

[@bennytsb5719]

Richard Wraith 1; I am sure the stickers are there for protection from scratches, dirt/dust/derbies on glass surfaces that could occur through transportation.

[@ericclark8710]

Let me start by I appreciate your videos,you got me into drones I got a mavic platinum,yes im new to this.i keep watching your videos to learn.keep it coming thank you

[@aj63]

@ Jeven Dovey I know you did this video lesson over a year ago but it's always going to be very relevant. Such great advice!

[@daniellee5147]

You should move the camera a little closer to your face.

[@JevenDovey]

Okay 😀

[@Glen.Danielsen]

Priceless information, cautions, suggestions. Thx Jeven.

[@obque86nz]

Great videos bro, appreciate your work ! Thank you 👍

[@FourMaxK1]

Excellent! Just got my Mavic 2 Pro and a bunch of extras including more batteries, prop guards etc. I have not even tried to video anything - just flying close and learning the Mavic on our couple of acres. Your advice is "Spot On" !!

[@batchboy999]

Thx! Taking to heart and saving in my Keep app!

[@rbjstudio]

OOh man so easy to relate with everything you say, so true, thanks for Sharing!

[@mermaidkate724]

Awesome Video!! You hit the nail on the head, many people just choose not to learn how to fly properly

[@beatwave1]

Thank you this video was very helpful I’m not a new pilot but I haven’t flown in a while and I needed to remind my self of what to do (I’m not getting a maverick pro but I’m getting a holy stone HS110D)

[@JustDavidMinistries]

This is so informative. Thank you for such an amazing video

[@elisesarmiento5066]

Great important points about the big mishaps drone flyers tend to get into when they "skip the learning"! Can be very costly!!

[@XmontyVFXx]

Great vid. Thanks for making this!

[@FancyaBevMate]

About to get my first drone the mavic 2 and I have watched other guides but yours is the best imo thanks mate I've made a note to rewatch it as soon as the drone arrives x x x

[@danielpuckett7178]

Love your channel!!! you have help so much

[@caltravels9454]

this is a great video, the one that stuck for me the most is understanding the weather, I have flown helis for years before getting into drones and the weather is the first thing I found to be the biggest influence on where, when and how high to fly, Thanks. It can not be taken for granted whether your 8 or 35 years old, understanding how wind moves around objects like trees, buildings, poles, uneven ground, ponds and beaches, it takes a lot of research if you are a beginner but you have to learn this if you are to fly responsibly.

[@toastymarket4089]

Just wanted to say thanks for the preliminary advice and cautions.

[@VSCCLLP]

Really Helpful video which will save lot of money... Thank you so much for sharing ur experience, it really useful and important Jeven Dovey!

[@adamcasey27]

Very helpful, thanks mate. I wish I watched this before I bought my new Mavic Air 2, got so excited and flew it inside and put it into the ceiling fan on Day One. Ha ha

[@VE3NMW]

Thanks, Jeven! You are so right when talking about "understanding your drone and how it works" first before you start using all the drones technology to help fly it. I'm a "gaser" pilot from way back where we didn't have GPS but you the pilot, had to fly it all the while watching it and responding to the helis behaviour do to weather and environmental conditions. We've come a long way!! Now if only everyone getting a drone flyes it according to the rules that are in place in their countries, then the hobby/profession can move forward in a more positive way, so the rules don't get more restrictive!! Blue skies!!

[@fredrikberglund9587]

Great video man! I’m one of those who got a drone under the tree.There’s a lot to learn and I must say this helped me a lot, or at least be aware of the risks. Keep it up! 👊🏻

[@Scubafi2h]

Just bought a Mavic Air and this video is very helpful.... Thanks

[@tangho]

best informational video to watch before flying a drone..

[@MukeshVadodaria]

Very informative and useful for Beginner Pilots. Firmware of aircraft as well as remote and calibration of IMU and Gyro are very much needed, as I struggled a lot for 3 days! Thanks for great tips.

[@kenhalal375]

One of the most valuable videos I've seen so far. Thanks

[@UrbanNerdOfficial]

Great video for beginners to go through and know what to look out for during their drone experience

[@dalewiley9208]

Jeven, this is really informative. Thanks.

[@diegoavega]

So cool to see a lot of Ecuador footage! :) thanks for the tips just bought a Mavic Air

[@ryananthonyvillanueva6727]

your video is very informative and very usefull ... i always watch and subscribed to tour channel....im a begginer drone pilot here in the philippines

[@dennisdunne588]

I haven't even finished the video and you stopped me from error #5; I was going to try it inside (20' cathedral ceiling). I also learned a few other things (spotter, trees, flying backwards) before I've even unboxed or charged the batteries. Thanks again.

[@jayeshparmar2529]

Nice video and tips. New spark owner and still learning so content like this is great. Cheers

[@usmanbradley]

Got a spark recently and already made some of these mistakes but luckily none to have caused damage .. great vid as it will save me from making more mistakes 😊.. I wonder if you have already made step by step videos on learning to fly the spark..

[@brendanomara339]

Awesome video, and soooo true! Much of this can be summed-up by using lots of common sense and take your time. Baby steps before you run!

[@MannyCAM]

Thanks for sharing. Great stuff for all to learn from.

[@steveroxx69]

Really good video I'm guilty of all of those things probably as a beginnerI buy and sell drones now and I get people into the hobby and I see this happen so much again awesome video very informative

[@KevinOutdoors]

This was very good. Congrats on smashing 200k! Happy New Year!

[@blairguinea1337]

Nice job Jeven, thankyou Sir

[@kanehi]

Excellent recommendations and tips. Thank you.