Mavic Air after 18 Months: Complete Tutorial - Beginner & Intermediate

[@IaninLondon]

So, a different type of video today with a jump point for the more experienced. Let me know if this works for you... And comment below on anything else you love or need to watch out for on the Air. Cheers, Ian

[@AndysEastCoastAdventures]

Just bought one after owning the dji spark for 1 yr. Wanted yaw stabilisation, better battery plus 4k capable while still being very portable and this fits the bill perfectly.

[@dronehawkpro230]

I’ve watched everybody on here and Ian selflessly gives great advice and tips as a beginner this man is the best keep up the good work I learned more off one video than 3 months trawling 👌👌👌🚁🚁

[@IaninLondon]

Cheers for that 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻😀 Glad it helps out fella. Ian.

[@elontusk8018]

So why aren’t you even subscribed? Lol

[@dronehawkpro230]

1Moto1 Moto1 you must be blind donut!!!!

[@rockrebeluk5315]

Just about to get my first Drone Mavic Air and Stumbled across this channel, I must say Im realy impressed with the deliverence and explanation your a natural teacher and found this a very informative video thank you....you now have a new sub ;-)

[@IaninLondon]

Ah thanks for that 👍🏻👍🏻 Well, this is the video for a new Mavic Air owner... Welcome aboard. Cheers, Ian

[@jameslovell8682]

Ian is, as always, the best at explaining how these things work in a clear and sensible way. I've had a mavic air for nearly the same length of time. It rarely gets used mainly because of where I live and the weather. I still watched this all the way through as I can still learn something. My ONLY gripes with this machine are: The screen text is too small (satellites) you should be able to change text sizes in the app. Almost EVERY time I turn the Air on there is yet another update! DJI you need to stop! SUPERB work Ian. Thank You.

[@IaninLondon]

Thanks for the good words! Yep, updates happen a lot but you can still fly and ignore it, so you update later. And as for text size, yes, I'm thinking a set of reading glasses may not be too far away for me too.... cheers, Ian

[@JakeLiddell]

I think your tutorial is the best basic tutorial I've found. Seriously, well done and thanks.

[@IaninLondon]

Thanks Jake. Just updated a new one for the Air 2. 👍🏻👍🏻

[@MarriedToTheKGB]

What a gorgeous garden but thanks for just getting straight to it, No BS, no flashy intros and tacky music. Job done and i think i'll buy one of these things

[@IaninLondon]

Go for the Air 2. Amazing bit of kit 👍🏻

[@MarriedToTheKGB]

@@IaninLondon igot this model and had a maiden little hover with it today. Never had a drone before and so i went with the air fly more combo as a starter drone. I might switch to the air 2 later if i use it enough. thanks for your knoledge and tutorial

[@vinny7236]

What a great tutorial and done with so much enthusiasm. the way you put this across making it both informative and confident inspiring. much appreciated and many thanks Ian.

[@IaninLondon]

Excellent! Thanks for the good words 👍🏻👍🏻

[@damodoesall6240]

This Ian in London is truly the master of drones

[@jennythorpe777]

Thanks for spending the time on this Ian. It gives just the right amount of information to get started without being overwhelming. Very well presented and clear. Looking forward to checking out your camera settings videos now.

[@IaninLondon]

Thanks Jenny 👍🏻👍🏻

[@philipbristow634]

Great intro to the drone, no wasted time examining the packaging unlike some other guides!

[@IaninLondon]

I was on a serious timesaving mission on this video.....😀

[@MrBikboi]

Great video, just picked up a used Mavic Air flymore package. The guy only used it for under an hour I checked his app status and 6 flights. No crashes no damage plastic still on the remote and stickers on the drone, tag on the carry bag. Can’t believe it, only 500 CAD which is what I was going to pay for a Mavic Mini without the flymore package before I decided to check varagesale. Batteries are all healthy and all is well! I’m still blown away I managed to get an essentially new Mavic Air for the price of a solo Mavic Mini before tax. Really helpful is the increased weight to compensate for the crazy winds we get here in the Canadian prairies. Been learning all the settings and reading the manual all day today, going for my Maiden flight tomorrow morning. Thanks for the clear and concise video, without loud EDM music ten minutes of vlogging before getting to the content with some green haired “hype beast” youtuber subbed! We get around 4KM in Canada with the Air, is it different over in Europe?

[@IaninLondon]

Great result there! Did you get the original Air or the Air 2? Both excellent in strong winds 👍🏻👍🏻

[@MrBikboi]

@@IaninLondon It was the original Air, I would've liked the Ocusync and the longer flight time with the Air 2 however for the price I paid I really can't complain! Been having a blast.

[@scottmonkey1]

Great tutorial, many could learn from your presenting skills! Very engaging!

[@shaniawlfgrl]

Great video, learned a lot, Thank you!!! Beautiful green pastures on the side of you!! Keep up the great work, I believe we all appreciate it!!!

[@IaninLondon]

Thanks Sharon 👍🏻👍🏻

[@seagie382]

18:38 Amalfi! If I ever go back there I'm definitely taking a drone!

[@rickymullane9973]

hope you and family are well mate i am still learning about flying your video are very helpful

[@IaninLondon]

Thanks! All good cheers! :)

[@glen458]

Thanks for the great video tutorial, just purchased mine from a friend yesterday and had 1st flight just now.

[@glen458]

5:22 cute dog 😀

[@ryanaus04]

Thank you so much for posting! Was feeling overwhelmed beforehand, but this really cleared things up :)

[@IaninLondon]

Great stuff 👍🏻👍🏻

[@stevehetherington5002]

Just came across one of your videos, now binge watching them all, being a londoner myself I love your style, interesting and get over what you want to say, I've watched far to many American videos taking 5 minutes for 20 seconds of advice....keep it up.....great stuff.

[@IaninLondon]

Welcome aboard and cheers for the good words. This is one of my longer videos but tried to keep it as brief as poss. CHeers, Ian

[@stevehetherington5002]

Cheers Ian, got some footage today using Tripod mode which I didn't even know existed until yesterday, also slowed the gimble movements.... was a garden so very tight as was low down, practicing yesterday I snapped a prop... using your tips I flew for 30 minutes today without one issue 👍👍

[@acesnoopy]

I wish this guy explained every thing that I buy lol. Very thorough without the unnecessary. Great video

[@IaninLondon]

Cheers for that! :)

thanks for the detailed information

[@biggerterry]

Thanks! A nicely produced walk-through.

[@tomobrien4182]

I love that underwater fish shot at 15:18 😂

[@lindseyjohn4789]

Very good information to learn and know!

[@igordugonjic]

Thanks Ian, despite knowing a lot really enjoying your video, nice presentation, awesome scenery and good advices, cheers!

[@IaninLondon]

Thanks Igor! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@laurencelines8006]

Ian great video good reference for basic flying liked links to previous lessons and learnt new things in thrintermediate stuff

[@IaninLondon]

Sounds like it all worked out perfectly! 👍🏻👍🏻 Thanks Laurence.

[@UninvitedGuestSpeaker]

Great info! Thanks from Brooklyn New York.

[@IaninLondon]

Love NY👍🏻👍🏻

[@Nathan.Manchester]

Thanks for the advice- I just upgraded from the Mavic Mini and I love it especially the 4k footage - it's a vast improvement 👍

[@IaninLondon]

And better in strong wind... :)

[@roadboogalasairborneadvent9761]

Love my Mavic Air

[@iemediaproductions]

Just got the Mavic Air and uploaded my first video! Thanks for the Inspiration!

[@MrDL220]

Great video. Super informative, well structured and well delivered. Really appreciate the effort that went into planning it.

[@IaninLondon]

Much appreciated!

[@michaelvonfeldt9629]

DJI loves to abandon previous buyers of products after they make the purchase. I was basically the Beta tester for DJI after purchasing the Inspire 1 x5 with sometimes months of down time due to bad patches making the camera useless. Shortly after purchasing the quadcopter they quit making new batteries and the few that were in stock didn’t age well. Now the $5500 machine is dead in the water until I find a new battery hack/ manufacturer as the old batteries have been used up years ago. I purchased a Mavic Air and now the same issue with batteries. Ugh….

[@reidytodrone3876]

Yep Mavic Air was my 1st Drone with all the features and OA sensors ideal to keep out of trouble. Nice small Drone **

[@mjxdrones7123]

Good advice for any drone user👍

[@ojoebeb]

Man I wish I had a drone!!! Well done! Following!

[@IaninLondon]

Come to the Dark Side...... :)

[@jaysee2213]

Nice one, thanks for that. Hoping to take my air out for the first time tomorrow. Some really useful stuff there!

[@MarkAnderson-ip9iw]

Great informative video cheers

[@davidgarston3353]

great stuff Ian

[@ChrisG9978]

After 5 years of owning the Mavic Air...it's going strong, the camera is still decent even by today's standards, and I've only had a few minor issues with it. The plastic part on the lower USB port of the controller (I've always used the larger USB port to connect the controller to my phone) loosened a couple of months ago and detached which left just exposed pins inside that USB port (DJI repaired it for $60), and one of my 4 Mavic Air batteries went into hibernation last year and wouldn't "wake up." Sent the battery into DJI, they woke the battery, no fees. The drone itself is still in pristine condition and flies beautifully to this day. I grabbed the Neo for my 13 yr old son for Xmas...otherwise the Mavic Air (v1) does everything I need and I see no reason to upgrade any time soon.

[@IaninLondon]

Wow, that's really nice reading and great to get the remote repaired and battery sorted so reasonably. Great stuff 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@rapaent]

Thank you Ian!! As always, your MA video's are incredible. This one really adds even more great frosting on the cake flying my MA. I'm always learning new things from you and with this video I'm walking away with even more knowledge! I'm glad you did the re-cap as well as a mind refresher. Loved every minute and I Thank and Commend you for all your help since I've owned my MA. Your the best!! Ray 👍👍😊

[@IaninLondon]

Thanks Ray! I try and make sure it's not all about the Mavic 2 Pro! Glad you liked it. Bit of a long one this vid 😀

[@rapaent]

You're very welcome! I don't mind youir video's being longer due to all your great tips, advice and experience. I'm glad that you're still very much involved with the MA. Always looking forward to your video's! Thanks again buddy....... Ray 👍😊

[@bob_the_bomb4508]

Great video. Based on one of your previous videos I’ve put on some hi-vis tape and a ‘Tile’ locator. I also made up a fabloned preflight checklist.

[@IaninLondon]

Wise move... On my Mavic 2 Pro I have white hi viz tape strips too.....👍🏻

[@jameslovell8682]

What DEFINITELY needs to be on any pre flight check list is: REMOVE GIMBAL COVER. Speaks the voice of experience!

[@bob_the_bomb4508]

James Lovell indeed. It’s on there! I’d post it here if only I knew how.

[@Xosatch]

Great video!!!

[@IanPerry]

Nice one Ian! An excellent whistle stop tour of the Mavic Air. Ian :-)

[@IaninLondon]

Cheers Ian!

[@realworldtravelz]

Need to purchase an air for these amazing shots!

[@IaninLondon]

These were shot on the old original Air; the new Air 2 is way better.... :)

[@Abidly]

Great video mate. Glad i found it and worth watching every moment of it. I am flying beginner, so videos like this makes me more confident to fly. Have fun

[@IaninLondon]

Great stuff fella 👍🏻👍🏻

[@ophthalmol2009]

Great great video.. Thank you very much..

[@vaclavhonza7523]

Very good video thanks

[@rickymullane9973]

hope you had a nice christmas mate

[@IaninLondon]

You too👍🏻👍🏻

[@zozoa1]

Excellent video no bollox or I love the sound of my own voice here. Straight to the point and very informative. American you tubers please take note. Thank you again you have a new sub 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@IaninLondon]

Welcome aboard 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻😀

[@thenorthumberlanddronerhol2678]

Am a qualified drone pilot and I watched all of the video IAN 👏👏👏spot on with everything

[@IaninLondon]

Thanks for that 😎👍🏻👍🏻

[@stuarthall2523]

I used to have a P3A and a spark. Sold the phantom and intend to get the Air. The spark is fun, but has a few limitations, so the air is on the cards. Enjoyed the clips, so have subscribed. 👍

[@IaninLondon]

Cheers Stuart. Well, you see what the Air can do here......👍🏻👍🏻

[@SightsToKeepInSight]

Nice tut. thx

[@RockysLife]

I don’t even own this drone and I’ve just watched this entire video cause the way this man explains this is pretty excellent Knows his stuff

[@IaninLondon]

Cheers for that 👍🏻. I think there's useful stuff for any model of drone in this vid. Cheers, Ian

[@JosephelLeon]

Exellent video! Very helpful.

[@IaninLondon]

Thanks Joseph 👍🏻

[@Pjdeximo]

Great video, great tips and super the tip to move to more experienced point!

[@IaninLondon]

Glad it was helpful! 👍🏻👍🏻

[@anthonycamacho6475]

Great video

[@sonnycruz7032]

You're spot one with "people are never impressed with you or drones in general when they see one buzzing overhead." As a radio controlled flyer for that past 10+ years, even I am not impressed when a drone operator is flying one around/over people. Just not a good practice. Great video!!!

[@1971382]

Great as always Ian. 👍🏻

[@IaninLondon]

Cheers Phil! :)

[@evanmirbod6287]

Wow thanks man really helpful

[@lyndonodilonoy7672]

Thank you sir !

[@reefrockpe]

Great video as I am in beginners stage of the drone flying .If you look around the 3.08 to 3.10 second mark as you are over a field was the video fast forward at all? If not there is something that shoots over the field that will def out fly any drone I have seen .The object appears as a "white flying whatever it is" past the right of the green focus square.It is best spotted on a full screen view of this video

[@IaninLondon]

Video wasn't speeded up; it was just a white bird flying the opposite direction; plenty of birds here in the countryside :) Cheers, Ian

[@droneready8278]

Super good video bro.

[@StuGreenTech]

Another gread video Ian, I've had an AIR since Christmas and have bought a Mavic 2 Zoom recently also however I still prefer the AIR for much of what i film, it's an awesome drone i would happily by another if i wrecked it, in fact i'd have to as it's my `go to` drone. I recently acquired a Spark (was found near stonehenge) i've flown it twice and oh my god is it bad compared to the AIR ! Does not like wind at all and drifts all over the place! If anyone reading this had a white spark fly away while filming stonehenge a month or so ago get in touch, i'll happily return it :) My advice to AIR owners it get on Ebay and get as many reconditioned batteries as you can, don't pay over £60 per battery. If you only have a few batteries you will be tempted to recharge them while they are still hot which will kill them. Also don't film below 30 frames per second in 4K, unless you are extremely smooth when panning the drone your footage will be juddery and useless. Stick with 4K/30FPS on auto white balance and you're good to go, and keep the sun behind the camera. Final tip! you don't need the latest computer to edit 4k, just get an SSD hard drive and a GTX 1060 or better graphics card and just edit using proxies. Learning to edit with proxies will make editing 4k a pleasure, even on old computers. Keep up the great work, Stuart.

[@IaninLondon]

All excellent advice!! Had no idea the Spark was such a drop down from the Air. Cheers for the good words 👍🏻 Ian.

I hope you are well Ian... let's go forward together!!! Thank you so much for sharing your video with us!!! What's new on our channel? Be welcome to Almeida Castle in Portugal on board of the Parrot Anafi...

[@brilliantspeedsuperbikes]

Excellent!

[@andrewdickrichards1805]

Great info... thx

[@DutchM2]

Hi there! Great video! Where did you get from the USB charger adapter? Ty

[@waddac2]

Great video Brother.... So is this a heck of a lot better than the Mavic Mini?

[@IaninLondon]

The Air is faster and able to handle wind far better. But it has a shorter battery life.... 👍🏻

[@waddac2]

Thanks for that. With Air being heavier would assume better than Mini. I see it has lower flight time but only by a few minutes or so, so thinking of getting Air Combo kit. I will never fly in Sport mode as yet as so new, and always leave in GPS as would rely on GPS for help on returning to me. I hear obstacle avoidance is great on the Air and even better than the Pro?

[@IaninLondon]

@@waddac2 If you get the Air Combo you'll get the extra batteries. It's faster than the Mini and slices through wind with no problems. It does have more comprehensive anti collision system than the original Pro. It's a great bit of kit....👍🏻

[@waddac2]

@@IaninLondon Thanks for that Ian, so much appreciated. As say I am new and stupidly bought Three drones prior hoping they were great. Still have the three but selling two to help fund my Mavic Air purchase. I have a MJX Bugz4w, Hubsan H501SS Advanced, and latest a few months ago was a Zino with so called upgrades as bought all second hand. Not had chance to fully test zino due to weather in West Yorkshire. My main mission has always been to own a DJI drone, your reply on the Mavic Air has helped so much Brother. Thank you PS. At high altitude, is she still stable in the wind?

[@ryanmalone1173]

Brilliant video, very useful thank you!

[@chinwanwong4785]

Great video, thank you

[@luizalex70]

Nice video... Congratulations....

[@RakeshAyilliath]

thank you for the excellent video

[@jameslovell8682]

Ian, just a suggestion for maybe, a future video. I'm intending going to America in the next few months for a holiday, but because of the perceived hassle I'm almost certainly NOT gonna bring my mavic air. I noticed that you have filmed there extensively. It would be great to know how you done it.

[@IaninLondon]

Avoid National Parks and use the B4UFly app. Most National Forests actually don't prohibit drones, only National Parks. And remember you can always take off just outside the park boundary and then fly in a little. Golden rule, stay away from people..... I would definitely take your Air if you're out in the countryside away from cities. Especially as it's so small. 👍🏻

[@jetset2070]

Love my Mavic Air.

[@wildlifesafarisjohannesbur3378]

Thanks very much for great video !! I know feel safe to fly off our beautiful canyons we have in South Africa !! I was always worried that when I went over the cliff it would see that the bottom was 800 meters away and make its way down to the bottom !! Thank you

[@IaninLondon]

Great stuff! Get some video posted 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@asdfgmlkjhgf]

Thankyou

[@frutotrelampampinos]

nice!!

[@mityajamail5246]

If this is where you live, it is so beautiful and that’s all I have to say!

[@IaninLondon]

It's a lot of gardening but worth it! Thanks!

[@PrinceSocialSwag]

this really helps

[@BeaverK1ng]

Is 15:00 over water Japan, specifically Hakone? Looks similar.

[@IaninLondon]

Glacier in Iceland! :)

[@jinxed_jinxed_3443]

Of course we'll watch the whole video old son, we've bloody waited long enough for it ;)

[@IaninLondon]

ROTF... Yeah, you better watch it to that very last 20th minute man..You have no idea how long this beast took to edit.... I've gone grey... :)

[@jinxed_jinxed_3443]

@@IaninLondon TBH i'm only here for the canine content ;)

[@IaninLondon]

@@jinxed_jinxed_3443 I'll let Ted know....... :)

[@001Anga]

Thanks for a great video. Question: What happened to Mavic Air and why cant I buy new batteries? Is the Mavic Air2 so much better?

[@IaninLondon]

The DJI A2S is a massive improvement over the original DJI air. You can't get batteries because it's such an old, legacy drone. I can thoroughly recommend the air 2s 👍🏻👍🏻

[@Believer7154]

SUPER SUPER GREAT!. Your efforts and time in this video is greatly appreciated Jeven. I'm late but always have been interested in flying drones. I have a couple that I've flown 2/3 times -nothing that qualifies me as good. Im thinking about getting the DJI Mavic Air Fly More Combo to get started seriously in learning to fly. Do the batteries eventually die to where they no longer can be charged? Thanks in advance. Rock rock on!!!

[@itsjohnny2159]

Watched this again! Have a mini and was close to buying MP zoom but I went with the air instead due to not doing professional work and cost. Got the fly more for $994 us.. I think I’ll be happy!

[@IaninLondon]

You will love it, especially if you go hiking. And good stuff getting the combo; extra batteries are good....

[@sweetactionmax]

Great video, really helpful. Was wondering, some of the footage was pretty grainy was that shot from the Mav AIR itself as other footage was crystal clear. Thanks

[@IaninLondon]

Which bit... Sometimes using older footage on this video...

[@Postman73]

Great video. I am looking for info on how to edit (cut or shorten video from my magic air) as I am a new owner. I use the DJI go 4 software and am looking for some guidance please

[@dionysistoumazis]

Hi Ian. Thanks for all your amazing videos and great information. I've got a mavic air for around 2 years now and i absolutely love it! My only issue with it is the range. I can't get it to fly too far away without losing signal. Maybe 500m at most! Most of the times it might be even at 300m. This also happens on open fields and coastlines. Do you have any advice on what I could try to improve this? I tried to change the frequency as well but i didn't have any better results..

[@IaninLondon]

I was going to say possible interference but if it's always happening in different locations, then possibly it's something else; To be clear, are you defo positioning the antenae correctly (10 oclock and 2 oclock facing up so the long edge is facing the drone, NOT pointing them at the drone) and you are always facing direction of the drone?

[@dionysistoumazis]

@@IaninLondon Yes i do that too.

[@eddyvittini]

BEST video

[@CosmicPrawny]

Hi Ian. I could swear that 16:54 is West Mersea? Am I correct?

[@IaninLondon]

Good spot! Yes, that was on Mersea Island...

[@CosmicPrawny]

@@IaninLondon Man that us so funny. I was filming there about 3 hours before watching your video. Small world. I tried flying out to radio Caroline using litchi from Tollesbury but it's just too far for the Mavic Air to cope on battery life.

[@IaninLondon]

@@CosmicPrawny Yes; distances over sea often look closer than they really are......And nowhere to land when you're running out of battery :)

[@jonpetersdronemedia4142]

Great video again Ian, cheers. Learnt a lot from your previous stuff too. What program do you use for editing? And have you done any tutorials on that?

[@IaninLondon]

Hi Jon. I use Adobe Premiere Pro but also Powerdirector 17 as it's also very powerful and really quick and Intuitive... Haven't done an editing video yet... On the list 👍🏻

[@jonpetersdronemedia4142]

Ian in London cheers Ian. Is power director usable on Apple?

[@IaninLondon]

@@jonpetersdronemedia4142 I think it's windows only. But then you can use Final Cut Pro which is pretty excellent I hear...

[@kennethbyrne9838]

I sold mine when I got the M2pro, but I have a chance to buy another one fly more Combo brand new, what you think?? Did you keep yours??

[@IaninLondon]

I still have my original Air on the shelf, gathering dust. I should sell it! :)

[@johne8379]

I have this drone And I’m thinking of getting a new drone but I understand the regulations change next year can you recommend a drone ,which once I get I don’t have to change again

[@IaninLondon]

The Air 2S is brilliant, but as things stand at present in the UK, all non C numerical marked drones become legacy at the end of the year and you'll only be able to fly in open countryside. Things may change given you still can't buy a drone with the new markings, or DJI may offer a paid for return and reclassify service....

[@johne8379]

@@IaninLondon Thanks for your reply

[@khushistudio8538]

Wowww

[@filipstevens6263]

is the obstacle avoidance working well

[@IaninLondon]

I usually fly way above obstacles but certainly when I have come close to the odd tree it warns and stops.....👍🏻

[@mrredMavicair]

Hi great video " can I ask a question , I have a Mavic air and it allways goes on 5.8 gh ( signal gets weak at 900 m away , does 2.4 gh make it go further and is it safe to change it or do I risk the drone , I know how to change it ,I just dare not do it lol ? And does 2.4 run smoothly . 👍

[@IaninLondon]

You can definitely change it but it should automatically jump to the band of least interference. Did you accidentally once change and permanently set it to 5.8 maybe? It should jump by itself. 5.8 should transmit further but is more likely to get interference..... Ian.

[@melluzi]

When connecting the drone to PC and downloading the contents, I had never removed camera protector so far. Now I'll always do it, thank you for the explanation.

[@IaninLondon]

Any time you power on the gimbal will try and cycle thru its movement! And without the remote you weren't even being warned, so that's lucky it's not damaged it 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@wolfgang_h_mahr]

Hi, I just learned about improved propellers. Would you recommend to use them?

[@IaninLondon]

Hi there; yes, watch this video on them: kzbin.info/www/bejne/i3fcl3-fjs9lrM0

[@Fjcc1971]

Amazing !!

[@luisfelipelaree8335]

Does this drone has the option to follow alone without someone operating the remote control? if takes off from a boat, then to have it comeback alone will the drone fine the location because the boat will be on a different spot in the water?