Mavic Mini FLEW AWAY, LOST for 6 Weeks - What I learned!

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[@gadgetman404]

Why didn't you press find my drone

[@pak_edi]

👍

[@AlphaXiro]

Hah thats what you get lmfao

[@AlphaXiro]

@@gadgetman404 bc he's stupid and dumb dur

[@breinertorres5607]

Raw photos hack?

[@DoctaM3]

Key note, don’t fly higher in high wind when it’s drifting. Get down low-chances are wind speeds are lower closer to the ground and that might give you a chance. Glad you recovered the footage but even better that it still flies. Great testament to the quality of DJI’s product.

[@joshturner9766]

damn hahahahahahhahahaha first flight today it was windy i went up to 60 m my app disconected and the drone disapeard xD when i reconected i managed to get it back but fuck me my heart was racing xD on the footage it apears the drone went like atleast 60 mph sideways ha ha ha

[@moparchallenger749]

DJI = 😀

[@MatisMedia]

This is thee most dramatic drone video ever... Love it tho you’re a good story teller !

[@triggeredcheese1260]

nah have u seen the one where casey neistat rescues his drone off a roof that one's crazy.

[@MatisMedia]

Triggered Cheese bout to check out

[@dr.ijeziedesbois]

My thoughts exactly 🤣

[@TailsR1984]

No no no... there is a way better contender now. I shall find & share the link. This is nothing compared to this vid.

[@TailsR1984]

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[@AniketWakade]

The way you narrate the video, video quality color grading everything is amazing!!!

[@rdelfosse]

She didn't want you, dude. just let her go

[@Digitalillness]

Roberto Delfosse right smh it was over

[@NeedingSleep]

ok hold on not only is this video very well produced but literally your efforts to find the drone is like air crash investigation

[@realdarrenhuang]

lesson learnt, in strong wind, descend to avoid stronger wind from high altitude

[@dkijc]

I don't like ads but the way you just transitioned into that skillshaare was brilliant mate.

[@Andi_dji]

Mantab

[@grahamwalkingshaw6344]

Amen to that the young fellow has skills, anyone that can keep me watching till the end has to be great.

[@gauravmanhas507]

Lol he made me emotional for a while with that voice and then skillshare😁😁😁

[@Chris_R_]

Right??? That was the slickest narrative transition to a sponsor I’ve seen on KZbin

[@ricowilko]

Glad he got it back and acknowledges some of the mistakes he made. But there are many more unacknowledged precautions that could have been taken. I havea manic mini and have never lost it (touch wood). Here's my checks: 1. Stick a label on the drone of your phone number [2. A Mavic mini now requires registration in the UK as it has a camera - so you also have to put your operator number on it - a rule that wasn't in place when this video was made] 3. Use the 'UAV Forecast' app to see forecast of wind gusts in your area. If gusts are over 18mph, don't fly. 4. If you get a Strong wind warning, lower your altitude - don't increase altitude. Wind speed increases with altitude. 5. If you've spent around £400 on a drone, spend £10 more to get a dedicated memory card for it! Don't put a memory card of precious memories in a flying lump of plastic that has an inherrent risk of being lost. 6. Put a text file on the memory card that contains your phone number and email address. If someone finds it, they may try to read teh memory card. 7. When flying away from you, try to fly into the wind. This means that when you fly back you will have a tail wind that will help it get back.

[@chriswakefield8909]

Great video man. Held my attention right to the end. Really pleased for you too that you got your precious footage back mate. Good work.

[@Lebbz]

The most amazing and awesome element of this whole video is that your Dad took you out to look for it. Nowadays with the way fathers are treated by modern society as a "by-the-way" in regards to their importance in raising sons this was so awesome. That's what Dad's are there for no matter your age. I'm 31 and married and I can still call on my 61 year old Dad to run through a forest with me to search for my drone and I'd do the same for him. This was the most amazing part of the video to me.

[@ByteReview]

Enjoyed this video a lot, Alex! Despite all the stuff that happened you’ve arguably got a better video out of it than you could have expected!

[@TechFocus]

Absolutely! Worth it in the end 😅

[@ahmad1012ex_]

Best quality reviewer, cinematography wow

[@JacksonCongdonn]

He inspired me to show people how to use the mavic mini.

[@sbvlogs4278]

This was so satisfying! Happy that you got it back man.

[@dutch3901]

Damn. This shows just how much dji genuinely cares about the production of their drones and their customers.

[@KrustyKlown]

?? Caring?? .. would be a drone that doesn't randomly fly off and crash.

[@dutch3901]

@@KrustyKlown The thing-o where it shows a rough area where it landed.

[@johncarambat4762]

Nice vid! Thanks for the tips, very helpful.

[@AhmedAdly11]

Thanks for sharing that video. I just striating flying again after locking my drone up for about 2 years and have been worried about losing it. This video actually helps a lot. I also love the cinematic effect you have put into it. Good work!

[@michaeldaramola]

Bruv this was indeed a touching story, I just discovered your channel and this video has made me realize how much of a good story teller you are. I will surely subscribe right now cause I would like to see more of your content. Take care bruv.

[@dukeshaver199]

Awesome video brother! Keep them coming!

[@frankd5173]

Glad you got it back. Amazing video as always.

[@stevenbingham3061]

This is a great video and a cautionary tale to respect the warnings and save yourself some grief!! Thanks for sharing your story!!

[@jonyvillanueva]

Great video, narration... just subbed! Thank you!

[@johnc4774]

I am new to this channel. It’s very impressive, production values, content, the tone, editing, all very professional. Well done.

[@lebavu8260]

Nice tip and great detective skills! Thanks for sharing

[@damo250f]

Fantastic vid mate. Your lesson is my lesson so cheers for sharing your vid.👌 G'day from south Australia 👍

[@spyke7uk]

Amazing story thanks for sharing this valuable lesson!!

[@svids998]

Screw the drone. Did I just watch a freakin high production documentary? This is mad skill!

[@eternalpupil7474]

amazing story! great job, i'm glad you got your drone back!

[@mattitech0755]

Really fantastic video, I really enjoyed it. Very dramatic! You got a new sub bro 😀👍

[@mavicminiflyeruk2437]

Mate, that was superb.... Glad I've stumbled across your channel. Have only watched this video so far but am looking forward now to the next one that takes my fancy. Great production skills! Subbed. Cheers.

[@coryjeffreys5146]

That was a great video. I’m so glad you found it and ecstatic that it still functions. awesome!!!

[@craigweston5887]

Bloody hell mate.. I was riveted to the screen. What an amazing, hypnotic video. I think it is your voice. You have a great radio/tv voice. Any way I have a MM on order and this will be a big help.

[@juleshorse9056]

A great review with some really valid lessons. Well done putting it together.

[@crookedman9780]

Man this brought I tear to my eyes and boom 🤯 you found her well put together and awesome 👏🏼 video.

[@MrCruz-oc8jx]

Something like this happen to me once but after two hours of searching I found it near by a lakeside.

[@gokulkalaiselvan5531]

that's super cool and awesome. having lost all hope of finding and then finally you get it and have it fly back again. is something of a bliss and ecstasy. cheers to you. i almost got my dji tello lost for close to 3 to 4 times - strong winds, disorientation and drifting away. every time i take it in the air, i pray it gets back home safe.

[@Praderanoire]

Great video! Inspired me to download a wind speed app for my future flights! Keep up the great work!

[@adamdominik7579]

great documentary, thank You!

[@751510]

At the moment the leds started to light I had a tear rolling down my face...

[@davidhbedenham4951]

Greetings from Cyprus. Great video thanks. DJI Mavic Mini is an amazing piece of kit, but you cannot ignore the wind. Cheers

[@senthu11]

Nice story narration, Your voice is really good😀

[@petermcgarrymusicandflying]

Really enjoyed this. Totally agree with you that MM is not designed for wind. Glad that you got her back. The best policy with a wind warning is to drop altitude rapidly and head home. Beginners forget that wind increases considerably with altitude. I have a work colleague intent on buying one and have tipped him off on this common mistake.

[@junioralcantara4034]

That's one of the best advice and one of the best kids I've seen on KZbin sounds like a great kid and thank you🎉😮🎉

[@ALCOR_46]

Love the video. The edit, the narrative, the footage... Great one! I expected something different and I am happy it wasn't that :) Have to be completely honest, I skipped the commercial.

[@JayOne44]

The easy you presented this vid...That was so cool. The same thing happen to me. Thanks for sharing. Cheers !

[@PsychoticBovine]

I am really impressed with the way you told this story. Glad you got it back.

[@FabienFeub777]

What an incredible story! 6 weeks man, in the rain and it works 👍

[@fooltimedaddy]

very well made video as usual. super high production value. enjoyed it. cheers

[@rickybritton7212]

What a terrible experience, but what a story, and the great testament to the mavic mini, and also honest people in the world, Thank you for sharing your experiences. God bless you and your family

[@MrNeilfatmonkey]

Thanks for sharing your experience. Great video.

[@matizekp]

So glad you got it back!

[@MrksKr]

Enjoyed this, thanks for sharing!

[@askdad]

I am glad you got it back! I almost lost might 2 times next to my house as houses block the signals and wi fi so it was gone for 5 -10 minutes but then came back :)

[@theurbanlegenduk1760]

Excellent go to check out the review love the story I am glad you got your drone back and all the footage 💯💖👍

[@wargasma]

Such a fine review sir...As mentioned by another viewer, you added an emotional component that we all feel when flying our drones. Others fail to capture that as well as you have. With my drone, I always feel a little nerves here and there so I watched your report with sympathy and appreciation. Well done. :)

[@seeminglyforever]

Im so happy that your found it!

[@artmanjamin]

great story. glad you got it back and got it to work again. thumps up!

[@michaelweeks9273]

The whole thing is you'll never lose it if you update your home spot every single flight have to

[@sannatchaudhry1069]

Loved your narration

[@TheVictor0911]

THAT was great, i will be subscribing, great info

[@jetmartin9501]

Thanks for sharing. Glad it had a happy ending...so to speak.

[@t.s.thomas02]

So the mini has the potential to be a pretty tough little bird! The way you told the story, I’d have almost thought that as you looked wistfully at the sky, the drone came back, flying playfully about, as heartwarming symphonic music begins to play, you dancing in circles, the camera pulling back, and credits begin to roll up! Good job.

[@gashman4206]

loved the vid lesson learned think you are very very lucky to get it back

[@eyeintheskiesdavid9277]

Great video I will be careful about the wind warnings from now on and glad you get the drone back and still able to fly after that long out in the rain thanks for sharing bud really enjoyed it 👍👍👍🇮🇪

[@kevinhorn4219]

Awesome story! Glad there was a happy ending, and what a great review for not only the cautionary measures one would need to take with a drone in windy conditions, but also for the resilience of this little drone. I am trying to get up to Retail Courage to finally buy a DJI Mini. It would be my second drone, but the first one I had was not really anything fancy. So this would legitimately be my first.

[@pf4773]

Everyone here should check out another you tuber's video about his mavic mini crashing into the sea, lying on the sand next to the waves, swamped by sea water for 6-8 hours, then after being found later that day/night, and after a cleaning, flying again without problems. What a remarkable company and product! Great video and so clever at being able to more closely pinpoint the drone's final landing spot. This is a great video for teaching all of us both how to fly and how to back up flight info on your cell so you can better locate your drone if lost. Thanks again. Good luck with your studies. I love the UK, but not the rain (speaking from southern Califonria :) !!!

[@1known2]

Captivating video young man, hello from Australia, glad you got mini back, how’s it been since ?

[@rsmickeymooproductions4877]

That farmer/landowner is a star. Well done and thanks for this video

[@jbgood7694]

I just bought the mini SE. It’s challenging to fly it in deserts of Southern California because it’s often very windy. I’ve learned from your experience and I will be more cautious when the winds are strong. Have a great time flying.

[@DownSouthDon]

Sounds like a great love story! You should do voiceovers dude. Subscribed!

[@IAMJRAD]

Great video man! Well done story

[@Funcentric]

I need to be honest with you. With the title of the video, I just took you for an amateur who just didn't know what he was doing. After watching the video, I'm impressed with not only your knowledge and experience in drones but the editing and production. You put the film (yes, it deserves the word "film" vs "just a video") together very well. Amazing work and glad you got the drone back!

[@FRACNT]

You are a great story-teller. I got a little bit teared up when the drone is able to fly again.

[@RCinginSC]

Excellent video production. Extremely professional. Big like 😎 👍

[@NickFaulkner]

Glad you got it back

[@shadabvanoo8213]

Excellent information 👌

[@aamrani]

I completely lived the moment when I lost mine (in the ocean) through your storytelling :( When I think about all the footage I took just before the incident... It's still haunting me! Another advice, don't use the RTH function if it's windy and having few footage is better than nothing so don't fly longer as you will be tempted to try some crazy moves. I liked your storytelling ;-)

[@amandal1473]

Love a happy ending! Thanks for sharing :)

[@zero12590]

Good to know and I just watched a wind limit test, but seeing what that little drone has gone through and that it still can fly and beyond insane. I’m glad you get it back and that it landed somewhere “safe”.

[@boba5559]

Excellent sleuthing my dear Watson! That was great work narrowing the location. You should submit this to @DJI to showcase it's durability. There's another person who got theirs shot right through the battery and still made it home safely!!!

[@loeekaas]

A cinematical masterpiece, and also a great lesson 😝🙈!

[@digitalkiteaerial]

Glad you got it back. Well documented!

[@Sunandmoon_8]

Thank you for that advice! I’m scared more than I was before, even if I carry my drone at panic level :))) great lesson how to doing everything right, paying attention at windy and cloudy weather. Glad You found it back. Hope You will never experience it again!

[@barriewilliams4526]

Great story & great that you got your drone back. If in doubt, fly upwind. At least you will have the assistance of the wind if it gets too strong 😉

[@Oufti1966]

Thank you for sharing your experience

[@jcloud7]

Great video man

[@Mr.Sanguine]

I lost my mavic mini here in Canada last week and I am waiting to hear back from the farmer. One thing I learnt is never control your drone from an electric car as it always gave me calibration error and the final moments of my drone are most dramatic..I could see her but was unable to control it.

[@greysky65]

Awesome story! Glad you got it back !!!! Cheers

[@marvfear]

Great video. Enjoyed it. Thanks. Merv F. Perth. Australia

[@MyJeremy79]

Nice video man 👍

[@ROGERPIC77]

Superbly made documentary.. You are da man.. Loved it... 👍

[@mosescycling1751]

You are one great storyteller..!! Not gonna be surprised if you'll be directing some documentaries in the near future

[@dronefilmsar5605]

Excelente que lo hallas podido recuperar y arreglar. Saludos!!!

[@mssippijim]

Amazing story. Some folks hate on DJI, but they don't build junk.

[@JosephelLeon]

Thanks. Great video.

[@chrisp.513]

what lenses do you use? thanks! (on the drone) your production and editing is great!

[@azmir82ismail]

Thank for the info

[@GlenYancha]

Surprised that the mini doesnt automatically transfers video footage to ur cell phone when flying and doesnt fly back home when disconnected from the remote. Glad u found the drone and amazed by it still working.

[@xDudeHimSelfx]

Damn.. I love this. Mavic Mini is a tough little thing! I´m proud of my Mini :)

[@michaellacock]

Amazing video!!!! At least you got it back!!!!!