KEN HERON - Phantom Drone RANGE Test (REAL-TIME No Edits) [4K]

[@iphoneography]

Watching one drone, being filmed by another, is so relaxing.

[@WPAOutdoors]

Probably one of my favorite video from Ken! It's really gorgeous there, nice houses and there is something cool to see that view of a flying drone.

[@captraykelly]

Glad I finished this video. It was excellent. I have been telling people the P4 range is 1.5 miles now I know it's 1.8 mikes. Thanks Ken & Dana. Fly safe.

[@furballkimfpv9365]

Wow that is one heck of a distance.Dana is a great flyer. That was really fun don't see often two drones flying together.Super footage and great flying you two crazy guys lol. Man you just made it back in time thanks guys enjoyed it a lot.

[@markogradiscaj7031]

This is my favourite video on your Channel ! Good job,keep it up Ken! You should do range tests more often. Love your channel! 🙂

[@KenHeron]

Thank you Marko!

[@desertdronepilot]

That Was AMAZINGLY Beautiful Ken! Great Job:)

[@Trippintim05]

we need a Ken Fan Page guys, who's with me ???

[@JerryCalverley]

Trippintim05 I'm in! Gogo go!

[@LiamHantos]

Yes we do

[@nderohan]

I think this is my all time fave ken vid I have to say I've watched it a number of times and find it soothing its just nice to watch and chill to!

[@KenHeron]

Thank you Nick.

[@nderohan]

No problem sir, I’d like to try something like this sometime, I wonder why you get bigger range with those parabolic dishes like what’s the science behind them I wonder!?!

[@fishtremble2002]

You two are excellent, really enjoying these flights. My son in law and I are both phantom owners and these videos definitely provide inspiration for us. Great teamwork from you two. Sometimes we follow each other just a few hundred meters sometimes and understand the challenges something like this creates.

[@KenHeron]

+fishtremble2002 Thanks! I'm glad you guys enjoy the channel. Happy flying!

[@tonyholmes4086]

Loved this video wow u are the first that have seen to have a drone record your drone in action on a range test !wow the best ever

[@KenHeron]

Really happy you enjoyed it Tony!

[@mickeyg.c.1654]

one of my new all-time favorites. That was great thinking. I just sit back relax and enjoy the stunning video while it was probably nerve-wracking all along.

[@KenHeron]

So glad you enjoyed it!

[@MagnumVideos]

Another totally awesome adventure with Ken and Dana. Very nice scenery. And nice flying.

[@KenHeron]

That was a fun day!

[@solen1849]

Absolutely beautiful country to fly in. Great video

[@BobbyTucker]

solen, Do you fly a drone? Just curious.

[@Dronerdahl]

Awesome and funny as always. You definitely make droning fun !!

[@tvannaman2000]

You have me thinking a Fleetwood Mac tune now!

[@stevenpryor]

Ken, You are fantastic you brighten up my day, keep up the great work.

[@respibob]

Wow that is good distance with all those trees! I have done a couple of distance tests with my Phantom 3 Standard with the DBS mod but I picked a place where I could go out about 2 miles and it was all open! I got out to 12600 feet and chickened out and came back, but man with those trees and the height you guys were flying that was great. Always a pleasure to see a new Ken video.

[@butchmcgeeair4106]

my compliments as always sir... safe return of craft to launch point, fun in the process...don't get much better than that...

[@DoomerONE]

Wow........that was a looooong flight. I am most impressed and congrats to you both making it home safely.

[@ruslaundrie1389]

Hey Ken, I'm a new droner and really enjoy your videos. They are fun, educational and I love the beautiful scenery. Keep up the good work.

[@KenHeron]

Hey Rus! Welcome to the wonderful world of aerial photography!

[@tvannaman2000]

Yeah, his video's consistently have some of the best scenery around. Beautiful part of the country.

[@limartm]

Thank you for doing this so that I don't have to, and in helping me understand the capabilities of my drone. I just started following you and your channel is awesome.

[@KenHeron]

Thanks so much! I'm happy you are enjoying the channel.

[@johannrene-boisneuf6791]

Hi Ken, it's Johann, the french guy (Mayline father's)! What a wonderful video with your friend Dana, and congratulations for this long distance! With my P4, I went to 8250 feets and then lost signal but thanks to the rth, my drone came back to me alive! Now, my daughter wants a drone to film each other "just like ken" she said...😊 Keep up the good work and thank you so much for all those videos.

[@KenHeron]

Hey Johann and Daughter! You are very welcome. So glad you guys are enjoying them.

[@DroningaboutNW]

3rd person distance test on a beautiful day. That is some amazing footage

[@johnkir6539]

Nice chill beat for the drone flight. Chill vibes !

[@KenHeron]

😎👍

[@brettmccallum]

Another sensational video Ken, well done! Love these sorts of crazy competitions with mates; over Easter two friends with Mavic Pro's and I did all sorts of stuff like who could fly to the lowest % and speed tests - it was nuts... I'll try to cut some of it together over the weekend, keep up the great work mate!

[@KenHeron]

Much appreciated Brett! Looking forward to seeing that video.

[@edwinnegron7761]

wow, this video was amazing!!! How the drones fly that far away is still amazing to me!!! good job

[@KenHeron]

They're amazing technology, Edwin!👍

[@12schnoo]

One of the best drone footage ever!!!

[@ripratt]

I am all for a Ken fan page. I would sign up first if I could. Like PhantomPanic, I also suffer from depression and PTSD and I find watching Ken's videos really helps when I am down. They make it easier to cope at times and for that I thank Ken from the bottom of my little heart. I don't think I could take the stress of flying my Phantom 4 Pro that far. Maybe if I had pair of FatShark goggles, but I don't think I could take it just by watching the screen on the controller.You are definitely a better man than me Ken. Dana too.

[@KenHeron]

Hey Reid! I understand how frustrating depression can be. I have close, personal friends who are dealing with it right now. There's nothing anyone can say to magically "fix it" but if my silly videos offer a respite, that makes me feel really good. Take care my friend!

[@liftedimagedrone624]

Reid Pratt Yea, @kenheron you are a dork. But a loveable one. You make me laugh as well. It's awesome to see the positive impact you make on people. Nice work sir. We need more of you in this world. Sincerely, another dork in Indiana.

[@montymyler1623]

I follow many drone sites....You are by far my favorite!!!!

[@KenHeron]

Wow! That's really great! Thank you!

[@DroneWolfMedia]

well done Ken & Dana!👍

[@stevekaboobiroo1479]

Another superb video guys.

[@rickfreeman5289]

That has to be my favorite video you've done. Loved it!

[@edaniels43]

Love this flight! I never watch more than a few minutes of a video. Watched your entire flight, love distance flights!

[@KenHeron]

Thanks Ed!! I try to make the videos chock full of entertainment.

[@TheColonelJJ]

OK, that was unbelievable. I mean, I don't really like people that do range tests...especially with the new rules... but... the formation flying? Unmatched! Most excellent!

[@KenHeron]

+John Walters Thanks! We actually had a bunch of spotters that day and flew over friend's property.

[@DroneOn]

Impressive range and piloting skills gentlemen. Another impressive video as I have come to expect from you.

[@OhioSergeant962]

Wow, that's some distance! Thanks for sharing!

[@BasementGunshop]

Awesome footage of the cooling tower ! ! ! ! ! This is the 4th or 5th time I've watched this video! Drone On ! ! ! !

[@ChristopherNealBUSHIDO49ERS]

The music is fantastic! Oh and the video is awesome too!

[@SJMDronesMedia]

Got to be the best test I've seen , well done to you both., thanks

[@rtesimpson]

Good flight boys!

[@wepilotdrones578]

Feels like you traveled 5-7 miles. Insane

[@dronesociety6248]

Great video Ken! You make it hard to keep holding off on purchasing a Phantom drone.

[@bennie7781]

Love your videos... always interesting! Totally enjoyed this.

[@tonyholmes4086]

I really enjoyed this one wow

[@TimS57064]

Very Cool,now that's what I like to see.

[@jojomarcelo781]

Sir, did you use the Return Home button? Nice video and the place.. thank u.

[@KenHeron]

No, we used sport mode because we were running out of battery.

[@mybeachshack]

THOROUGHLY enjoyed all the drama, scenery and music ! Did Dana say 1% ?! I flew my Mavic over the ocean to a reef & back 7740ft each way returning with 11% and that was scary enough ! Very nice video, Ken & Dana.... 🙌

[@moendopi5430]

Huh, the bit about trees adding more interference makes sense. And would explain my relatively signal interference free last few flights.

[@robertstickles5600]

Brave video buddy as usual phenomenal views

[@northeastdroneproductions]

awesome vid.Always wanted to film another drone flying. Cheers

[@stephenj6837]

Great video and awesome job following Dana a the way.

[@Trippintim05]

great Video Ken

[@jonvickerson7694]

Love this video ken and the rest...music is well good.Just bought a Mavic Pro....Haven't got the nerves to do a distance flight yet......

[@Daav_e]

Nice videos as always Ken

[@Cory_Armitage]

Gorgeous country out there! I've been in the low battery or can't quite find the direction I need to be flying/with low battery situation before. I almost pooped a little. I understand what you felt here lol. Love this vid!

[@ItsForLaughs]

Another totally awesome video Ken. I personally wouldn't trust myself flying that close to the tree tops because I would hit one for sure. You stated at one point in the video that you and Dana were side by side communicating the entire time and it made me wonder if the two together are capable of staying serious for a timeframe such as the length of that flight. :-)

[@KenHeron]

Very good point Dale! However, when thousands of drone-dollars are on the line, we somehow summon the courage to be serious. ---After landing it's another story! Seems like you're doing a bit of Binge Watching. Awesome!!!

[@kayone8571]

@@KenHeron Ken could you read my comment please

[@pjneslo8979]

That is pretty freaking amazing, the scenery is beautiful. Great video my friend!

[@piperpilot44253]

I have a burning question. I see tons of distance videos on KZbin. Where does the "line of sight" rule change. Being new drone pilot "but old airplane pilot". Great video.

[@AdrianBearclaw]

Excellent flying!

[@claytonrhoades938]

Thanks for all the good videos. I'm a newer hobbyist. I own land I've been flying over and I'm barely getting 1,500 to 2,000 feet before the warnings about a weak signal pop up. It is a wooded area but I'm flying high. I even bought extenders that you reviewed. That got me maybe another 500 feet. I'm scratching my head and why such the short distance.

[@philbach1]

Just wondering. I was impressed that you were able to keep communication with the drone while flying fairly close to the drone. I thought you needed to keep line of sight pretty much to maintain contact.

[@fly_highfpv3997]

nice video ken! keep it up

[@stingray7587]

i was wondering who's music was this starting at 1:00 or so? i like it

[@slbynum]

I was saying to myself while watching this "they need to be higher up". In retrospect if you had been higher up, yes better signal but more wind to eat battery's flight time and you might have ran out of battery before getting back. You guys had some serious wind there.

[@frankrao2264]

Hey Ken you and Dana are one of the few KZbinrs i enjoy as much as the video. I'm in the same age range so I totally get you humor!!! I too have the Phantom 4 Pro and I wondered if you tried using ActiveTrack to follow Dana's drone? You wouldn't have to do much flying your drone will do it all. As long as he stays at a steady pace and doesn't make sudden and quick movements it should work fine. I've used it flying with my son and his drone, he flies the Autel X-Star Premium. Interesting fact about the trees affect the signal, I flew over farm lands the other day and got about 1.42 miles before signal crapped out. Enjoyed this video as well and always look forward to the next one.

[@KenHeron]

Thanks Frank! I really appreciate the kind words. I actually tried Active Tracking a P3 with a P4. Here's how that went: kzbin.info/www/bejne/il7Qi4eFlsqWqbM

[@RonMDavis]

Ken do you think the follow me or tracking modes in the phantom would have followed Dana's drone so you didn't have to used so Much manual control? I would be really curious how well those modes work on moving objects like another drone.

[@KenHeron]

I actually tried that before to little success: kzbin.info/www/bejne/il7Qi4eFlsqWqbM

[@TerentiBittner]

Love all your videos!! you are hilarious!!!! Keep it up!!

[@KenHeron]

Thank you Terenti!

[@MO-wf6cm]

Neat. So question the goggles are fat shark? and issues connecting to a P4Pro? Now as far as taking picture and difference between then and say an Iphone 7 ? Thank you your videos rock

[@rockymountainrocker5630]

that's some good flying Ken. I know.. I've followed my partner (P4 and P4 pro)doing the same thing. Really tough to do. no range extenders I take it?

[@KenHeron]

Thanks! Right, no range extenders this time.

[@joseywales5743]

I just ordered those range extenders I'm excited for them to arrive. Great video as always. Looks hard trying to keep camera on other drone

[@20TIL6]

Nashville is really pretty. Great city.

[@andor8635]

Great I wonder if in the morning would be better Early morning. More dense air.

[@KenHeron]

Perhaps yes.

[@chautiendung]

Awesome! Thanks!

[@3r8mo]

This is so relaxing to watch 😑👌

[@KenHeron]

Don't watch and DRIVE!

[@hungryhungryhummer]

The p4ps active track is so good you probably could have just drew a box around him and sat back and relaxed 😎. This was cool

[@theone2be33]

That was AWESOME! Loved watching the drone. Which is rarely seen except cause of you Dronies! Lol! Question, if you HAD to Emergency land in field, how would you have known where to find it?

[@KenHeron]

The Go App gives you GPS coordinates of where it last was. Plug that into your map-app and head that way.

[@theone2be33]

Thanx for the response Ken. Keep up the great work. My other question was on another video. You had recorded a bridge collapse. How did you know when they would do that?

[@bryansalas88]

I flew my P4 2.1 miles even had more battery to fly more.. that was really video👌

[@markbunn8576]

Nice flying! I've only been able to get my P3A to 5400 feet and that was close to 400 feet altitude in the country.

[@p4l35t1n0]

I have mavic pro and I would like to fly like you eres lo maximo

[@nicholasbrouillard7655]

Awesome !

[@BasementGunshop]

I've noticed you use goggles with your DJI P4P. What goggles are they and how about a video with getting them setup to use with the P4P. I'm new to drones and going to purchase a P4P in the next few weeks and would love this capability.

[@KenHeron]

Here ya go Jim: kzbin.info/www/bejne/q6Cyfoeegb-Lh80

[@MrPaulmclaren722]

Love the way your flying over people's homes! Thought that was not allowed?

[@KenHeron]

It's legal in the United States. Check your country's laws before attempting.

[@VulcanBomber101]

Hey Ken, I wonder why you both didn't keep to an altitude so as to be above the trees at all times, would this not have been better on the batteries without having to use power to climb each time? Also wouldn't the altitude have been better for signal too (less trees in the way) - Crazy thought coming up. Helium balloon with antenna for the DJI attached to give a much better signal - i.e above the Zone of High Interference and a good Line of Sight to the Phantoms.

[@KenHeron]

True, but then the trees and stuff would've looked like Google Maps and the video would be boring. Besides, it's easier to follow a fellow drone when using terrain as a guide. (I like the balloon idea!)

[@VulcanBomber101]

I can see that, aesthetically yes! At the expenses of battery power. Thanks for the reply. You are the MAN!!

[@keepitfair9]

Video may be a year old, but damn good video Ken! Glad you made it back... I heard the Phantom 4 Pro was capable up to 4 miles...Why am I so off? I'm extremely glad I watched this before making a huge mistake.

[@KenHeron]

I'm so glad that you enjoyed this video and found it informative. That was kind of a stomach wrenching return trip for us!

[@la_lomacity]

I like your videos Ken.

[@themadgreek]

Good on Dana - I never got my P4 to go that far...

[@Nitroman_uk]

Hi ken, love the videos, as a beginner in the UK I find your videos fascinating, With regards this video where you filmed another drone, could you have use the track me function to achieve this ?

[@KenHeron]

Thanks Barry! I tried using tracking, but it's not good enough for such a long trip.

[@lasersbee]

5:30 For a distance test... I find you are flying the P4 a bit too low. It's just asking for signal drop.

[@andrewandron7087]

Nice video! You got very far for such a low flight. Why did your batteries use so much power going out? Was there a strong headwind, or did you jus not start with full batteries? I've flown out 15,000 ft and then back with about 24% power left on my P3P. Nice scenery

[@KenHeron]

We went out slowly so we could film the trip, then hauled butt back.

[@BobbyTucker]

Hey Ken, Any advice for someone with one eye? I have two actually but my frontal vision in my right eye is gone. Anyone have any tips, pointers? Thank's, Love your vids.

[@KenHeron]

Great question! What specifically are you wanting to know? As far as judging distance without depth perception, there might be some good info in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qpTNaYaoqpyXbas

[@margefreund5959]

Ken stay away from the baby cars and stick with the drones. hahahaha. cool video. My heart was pounding.

[@KenHeron]

Thanks Marge!!!

[@wepilotdrones578]

After rotating to look for Dana, how did you know which direction to head back? RTH?

[@NicolasNolin333]

WePilotDrones on the control screen it has a map with a blue and green line and you follow the green line to get back home or if your completely lost he can just hit RTH and it automatically RTH

[@wepilotdrones578]

So I was half right. Either way, that would scare me to death to go that far out(or even close) at my stage of expertise. Thanks for the info.

[@ROBBBBBBY]

Were you flying into the wind outbound? I don't understand how you use 70% or so of your battery going out, but only need 30% coming back otherwise.

[@KenHeron]

Momentum. On the way out we flew slower.

[@sanpol4399]

Would be funny to have this flight with your conversation , specially the way back running against time :-)

[@glenritchie3045]

Always enjoy your videos, although Drone Girl is a close runner-up and she’s much nicer to look at. Thanks for this distance test. It gives me more confidence as to how far to push my P4P. Someday would you please explain how you were able to display the distance in the video?

[@KenHeron]

Thanks Glen! I'll try putting on some eye liner next time!

[@kayone8571]

@ken could you please reply I have a question on the phantom 4 pro If your high up And you want to come down quickly If you hold the left stick fully down centre will this be okey or will it shut off the motors I always come down with half of throttle but I want to know if I hold it fully down would it be ok or would it shut the motors off that I don’t want to happen yes I’m aware if you pulled both sticks in like manual take off in the sky it will shut the phantom off that’s just silly I just would like to know about the left stick fully down will it stay on and not turn off and come down quickly or shut off could some one let me know please

[@KenHeron]

It won't shut it off until it lands. They fixed that and the sticks in stuff way back on the Phantom 2. You're good.

[@kayone8571]

@@KenHeron thank you ken so much for your reply I will try that next time I’m out and about keep up the good channel I love your KZbin top man good content I had years ago the phantom FC40 I remember that you could not pull that stick all the way back or it would turn off wow that was years ago lol 😂 Here in the uk 🇬🇧 I’m trying to find out about flying over residential area 400ft with the phantom 4pro if it’s allowed or not flight zones there no restricted area bit being the phantom 4 pro 1300g in weight I’m Not sure if you are allowed or not as long as you keep height it’s been okey so far I do have the mavic 2 good drone but I got the licence because I got the phantom 4 pro that does not weigh 249 g I think I’ll be okey flying tho as long as there no flight restrictions with the area it’s just the weight part I don’t record for money etc as well I think I’ll be okey but maybe you would know little better and thanks again ken 👊🏽

[@MrJonesss]

Great video!

[@welshray1]

I like how you left Dana and bolted for home at the end, that was Nice!! hahaha kidding..

[@mrkmh1]

Drone filming a drone, very cool

[@barnhardtbrecken3360]

I have been looking for this one I had no idea it was this old time is going past to fast Ken

[@jbolf6]

Ken, might seem like a stupid question but on this distance test what mode were you guys flying in?

[@NicolasNolin333]

MetalDetectingMichigan they were in gps mode