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

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Complete beginner and more advanced tutorial for the DJI Mavic Air. A video in 2 halves.
Complete setup showing all steps to get flying. Then a more advanced tutorial (starts 13:20) for intermediate and more advanced pilots.
First half includes How to charge Mavic Air battery, how to insert the SD card; how to set up the Go4 App. How to fly. Remote control settings and functions.
Second
half includes more advanced features and functions along with using the Mavic Air in bad weather and flying in wind, along with how to avoid bird attacks.
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[@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.

thanks for the detailed information

[@biggerterry]

Thanks! A nicely produced walk-through.

[@glen458]

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

[@jaysee2213]

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

[@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 👍🏻👍🏻

[@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 👍🏻👍🏻

[@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

[@scottmonkey1]

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

[@iemediaproductions]

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

[@lindseyjohn4789]

Very good information to learn and know!

[@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!!!!

[@MarkAnderson-ip9iw]

Great informative video cheers

[@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 👍🏻👍🏻

[@ryanmalone1173]

Brilliant video, very useful thank you!

[@damodoesall6240]

This Ian in London is truly the master of drones

[@ophthalmol2009]

Great great video.. Thank you very much..

[@ryanaus04]

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

[@IaninLondon]

Great stuff 👍🏻👍🏻

[@Xosatch]

Great video!!!

[@evanmirbod6287]

Wow thanks man really helpful

[@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. 👍🏻👍🏻

[@vaclavhonza7523]

Very good video thanks

[@MrDL220]

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

[@IaninLondon]

Much appreciated!

[@davidgarston3353]

great stuff Ian

[@SightsToKeepInSight]

Nice tut. thx

[@mjxdrones7123]

Good advice for any drone user👍

[@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

[@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.

[@roadboogalasairborneadvent9761]

Love my Mavic Air

[@igordugonjic]

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

[@IaninLondon]

Thanks Igor! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@1971382]

Great as always Ian. 👍🏻

[@IaninLondon]

Cheers Phil! :)

[@chinwanwong4785]

Great video, thank you

[@reidytodrone3876]

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

[@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.....😀

[@lyndonodilonoy7672]

Thank you sir !

[@IanPerry]

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

[@IaninLondon]

Cheers Ian!

[@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 👍🏻👍🏻

[@brilliantspeedsuperbikes]

Excellent!

[@JosephelLeon]

Exellent video! Very helpful.

[@IaninLondon]

Thanks Joseph 👍🏻

[@UninvitedGuestSpeaker]

Great info! Thanks from Brooklyn New York.

[@IaninLondon]

Love NY👍🏻👍🏻

[@anthonycamacho6475]

Great video

[@jetset2070]

Love my Mavic Air.

[@RakeshAyilliath]

thank you for the excellent video

[@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... :)

[@andrewdickrichards1805]

Great info... thx

[@PrinceSocialSwag]

this really helps

[@Pjdeximo]

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

[@IaninLondon]

Glad it was helpful! 👍🏻👍🏻

[@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 👍😊

[@droneready8278]

Super good video bro.

[@tomobrien4182]

I love that underwater fish shot at 15:18 😂

[@rickymullane9973]

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

[@IaninLondon]

Thanks! All good cheers! :)

[@luizalex70]

Nice video... Congratulations....

[@glen458]

5:22 cute dog 😀

[@eddyvittini]

BEST video

[@rickymullane9973]

hope you had a nice christmas mate

[@IaninLondon]

You too👍🏻👍🏻

[@acesnoopy]

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

[@IaninLondon]

Cheers for that! :)

[@Fjcc1971]

Amazing !!

[@ojoebeb]

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

[@IaninLondon]

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

[@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 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻😀

[@seagie382]

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

[@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

[@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!!!

[@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.

[@asdfgmlkjhgf]

Thankyou

[@frutotrelampampinos]

nice!!

[@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

[@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......👍🏻👍🏻

[@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!!!

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...

[@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 👍👍

[@thenorthumberlanddronerhol2678]

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

[@IaninLondon]

Thanks for that 😎👍🏻👍🏻

[@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.

[@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.... :)

[@khushistudio8538]

Wowww

[@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

[@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...

[@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!

[@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 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@FarmTUBE]

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.

[@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....... :)

[@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....

[@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

[@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 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@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?

[@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 👍🏻👍🏻

[@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...

[@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

[@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. 👍🏻

[@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….

[@ftoobs.5237]

Good one Ted. Far better that the Official crap.

[@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.

[@paulkeitch401]

I have the Mavic air 1 and the SD card slot now won’t lock the card in, it seems like the lock mechanism is broken, any ideas ??

[@pavel1809]

cuando la bateria no calga cual es el problema la placa oh la celda???

[@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.

[@BeaverK1ng]

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

[@IaninLondon]

Glacier in Iceland! :)

[@1cogito]

How much can it lift?

[@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! :)

[@rotorfpv4117]

the best drone for me, but wifi suxxx in urban city.. do you use any booster?

[@IaninLondon]

No. and you're right, this isn't great in a city... although you might try fixing to stay on 5.8 GHz...

[@Nghiho1965]

Mavic air easy disconnect when i used phone only ,i just used quick shot