Mavic Mini: How to Stop Flyaways & Prevent your Drone Being Blown Away

#MavicMini #Flyaways #DJI
How to prevent Flyaways and Blowaways and what to do iif your Mavic Mini is being blown away. I explain why flyaways happen, how to stop them and what tips and tricks you can use to make sure your drone isn't blown away and lost.
I go through the steps to regain control if your Mini is unable to Return To Home and avoid crashing your drone altogether. I also explain how to use the Find My Drone function to recover a lost drone and how to make a controlled remote landing.
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[@IaninLondon]

So hopefully this hasn't happened to you yet. Any other tips for avoiding flyaways? Ian *REMEMBER: Ignore any messages telling me to Text you on Telegram - Happening to most drone channels; they're scammers using my profile picture* Cheers, Ian

[@Pnada777]

not really a tip for avoiding but if you have someone as a spotter with you it really helps locate the drone if you concentrate on the screen.

[@IaninLondon]

@@Pnada777 Very true! A mate keeping an eye on things is always a real help....👍🏻

[@El_Smeghead]

@@IaninLondon I actually had an attempted flyaway with my P4.. here it is... Please read the description first... kzbin.info/www/bejne/eWjZfYuebLapf68

[@MarcRCAddict]

Hi Ian, very helpful video mate.. It's a shame, I truly believe dji made a mistake with this drone and has used undersized and powered motors, and I don't think it will turn out to be a big seller like the air and pro. Even though the spark is around only 60g heavier is handles wind so much better then the mavic mini due to the much more powerful motors, its a shame I think the mavic mini is z great drone but it being under powered is stopping me buying one, I'd rather keep my spark for sure.. Have a good weekend Ian, and happy flying all 👍

[@airborneworks6103]

Nope, I do not own one I was going to buy one for my daughter she wants a drone this is a good heads up for me to give to her, so she does not loose it..

[@misenberg0203]

So simple, take off and fly up wind (into the wind) if you are having trouble moving forward LAND! I will remember this as a new drone pilot.

[@johnnyrailroad6921]

This video is at the top, among some of the most intelligent, comprehensive, and, easy to understand videos on the internet on this subject. Bravo! Well done!

[@IaninLondon]

Thanks Johhny 👍🏻👍🏻

[@ergooglechannel7695]

Yes, he gets right to the point in a clear and concise manner without a lot of useless ramble or storytelling that many other videos have.

[@tracykimball6919]

Very good info, my son thought that he lost his mini over a very large lake. He was out about 1.5 miles checking out a couple small islands and he was getting a couple strong wind advisers when out of no where he lost everything. We both sure he had lost it forever when after about ten minute that little drone found its way home. Very scary indeed.

[@ghfjjgk]

The sound of that drone returning must have been music to his ears

[@pogiewogie]

That's nuts. A truly joyful moment lol

[@garylhaas2005]

9 minutes of your knowledge is better than 20 hours experience on my own. Your videos educate my feelings of invincibility out of me. Thanks from a cheesehead from Wisconsin. Go Packers.

[@brianjarvis3367]

One of the most useful Mavic Mini videos I have seen. This is a must see especially for new drone flyers and especially plus plus for new Mavic Mini drone flyers.

[@IaninLondon]

Thanks 👍🏻👍🏻

[@Gvasdoksjl]

indeed

[@rolandet]

End your trip downwind. I'm a new DJI user, and never got this hint. Briljant, makes the entire video worth watching :)

[@thomasandrews7119]

I love my mini, i got it to play around with before getting a bigger one. I flew it in slight wind but it was lower to the ground. This video has prepared me!

[@jeffreyyerdon6014]

Flying for about a year and still learning. Keep the vids coming. Thanks

[@redmcbeard4230]

I just purchased a Mavic Mini as my first drone. When I get to this week I’ll be back to your videos on everything else. Thanks for the lists and experience.

[@stevejames7305]

Wow. This nearly happened to me with the mavric pro and I did exactly what you did, the only extra bit was when looking down for a safe space to land, I also landed in a place recognisable to me, but a fantastic video for anyone's library thanks so much.

[@Chababa71]

great job- you don't waste any time and get straight to the point. Thanks.

[@craigweston5887]

That is by far the best information I have come across yet. I should be picking my Mavic Mini on Monday and will be tuning in to your videos from now on.

[@bvaldes8791]

Great tips!!! I had a friend just purchase the Mini and my advice to him was have fund flying it great little drone but be careful when flying it with strong winds.

[@barrycopeland123]

Hi Ian , Thanks for the Video . I have just Bought a Mavic Mini , and I must admit , One of the things I have been worrying about Is Losing It In the Air . Thanks Very Much , Barry Manchester

[@juliajbm2010]

Brilliant advice especially for us newbies out here! Thank you so much!

[@nahueljo]

I ordered my Mini a couple of days ago. Can't wait for it to arrive! These tips and explanations are the most useful I've found. Subscribed!

[@pilotstiles]

I’ve had the mini for almost two months. I have flown in high winds several times thou I did have a bit of a hard time I was able t control the mini and rth. The mini is an amazing little drone for the price.

[@tpaine7680]

@@BeyondTheEdgeBlackpool Name checks out ;-)

[@kmac5849]

I am a new Mavic mini owner zero drone experience, and have been cramming tutorials and flight videos,this information scares me rigid,and rightly so.Thanks for uploading,never considered it would fail to come back due to headwinds,assumed it was powerful enough to overcome such things...doh🤔

[@cfcduffysafc]

Great video. Nice to see a proper video without advertisements and people trying to sell things. Comprehensive and exactly what we all need to know. Thanks.

[@dgretlein]

thanks man. concise, direct, accurate, from a subject matter expert. much appreciated.

[@frostbite2452]

Had mine in a fly away over the sea. Managed to get it back by flying low and within the trees so that the wind was compromised.

[@DubiousEngineering]

No3... exactly.. start into the wind... come back with the wind :-)

[@ThinBlueLaneRVLife]

This is great advice! We just got our Mavic Mini in December.

[@stenken1]

No4...don't fly with wind.

[@michaelreyes8670]

Learn this when I used to fly toy drones. When the drone gets out of TX range. The wind will bring it back to you.

[@besomewheredosomething]

Amazing advice, your sir are an example of the good parts of KZbin.

[@jcthomps6809]

Thanks for the video man! Appreciate all the good tips! Take care

[@richardhopkins5338]

Very Informative, I almost lost mine lowered altitude and came back home. Thank You! Enjoy all Your videos, Subscribed!

[@IaninLondon]

Thanks fella 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@BuleBolang]

Great video Ian, very useful, cheers 🍻

[@hjohnstone6921]

I’m with you, I’ve had a few fly aways😫🤣... Purchased a Mav mini last week and petrified to fly it lol.. I’m doing my research first.

[@RickyJr46]

Thanks Ian, your direct and concise instructional style I really appreciate!

[@snipe69r]

Well, I think you may have saved my drone before it has even been delivered. So glad this came up in recommended. Thanks for the info! Really great video my friend! Happy flying.

[@aggyMI]

I've just purchased my first drone , still awaiting delivery, but I must say this video taught me more about flying safely and reading the conditions than that daft UK online registration test did, well done sir.

[@kensukadventures628]

yeah you would think this should be part of the basics that are on the CAA site.

[@jpblueriflesociety5440]

Love my mini, it flys great. Oh yeah check the wind at higher altitudes.

[@dimtgco1428]

I found that info extremely useful. I have the mavic pro for a while and just got the mini. Wind is a big deal, these tips are spot on.

[@Drive_Camp_Ride]

Four days ago, I bought my Mavic Mini and I'm loving it, getting some great video already and a few hairy moments, but all it all, its amazing, I dipped my toe in with a Dji Tello Drone for a few months, to learn how to fly and I feel the Mavic Mini is the next logical step....Thanks for this this video and everything you mention in it is pretty much common sense, but worth hearing.

[@iannewnham4848]

I just bought one for my son, I fly the pro he flys the mini seriously capable drone but you could easily get caught out. Great videos Ian keep them coming..

[@IaninLondon]

Thanks Ian!

[@SmallFox74]

I took my mini out today for the first time, was getting impatient of flying it indoors waiting for ideal conditions. UAV Forecast was suggesting 14kmph winds so I decided to just go for it. Headed out up to some moorland and had the drone up in the air for about 5 mins. Once I gained an altitude of about 20 meters I could see she was fighting to hold position. To make things worse, I hadn't checked my phone battery (I know) and the thing just died on me with the mini about 50 meters away and about 20 meters alt. To say I panicked is an understatement, RTH button was pressed which began to increase altitude (I had RTH alt. set to 50mtrs) so I took control, dropped it to about 3 meters and she limped back to me. Funny thing was, she didn't want to descend to the ground to land so I had to grab her out of the air from about 5 feet. This was a close call and I am worried now that I should only fly her in ideal conditions which is a shame as the forecast looks poor up here in yorkshire for the next few weeks at least. Thanks for the video, I will be paying much more attention in the future! You live and learn I guess.

[@IaninLondon]

Don't get too nervous. Just know its limitations and land if it's getting out of hand..... Cheers, Ian

[@NH-bz9jv]

SmallFox74 she🤣🤣

[@j.d.j.8887]

As a newbie to the world of drones, I greatly appreciate your input. This will help tremendously!

[@michaelsimmons3872]

Wow this was incredibly useful information. Very well put together, concise, included demonstrations and everything. Picking up a Mini soon, so I really appreciate knowing all of this beforehand. Thanks Ian!

[@Nathan.Manchester]

I got mine yesterday and I loved it - a great piece of equipment for travels - I gave you a like 👍

[@mickswagger6086]

Insta.manchester I like u too

[@robfisher6356]

great advice, these reports have made me very anxious about flying over water.

[@koset]

Dude, this is the best, most succinct description of the problem and solution for mouse drones. Thanks! 💕

[@waynejohn8]

5 FANSTASTIC tips... Thank you.

[@Betts456]

really really great tutorial, i dont even have my mini yet.

[@azbluefox]

Thank You. When I was considering buying the Mavic Mini (2 months ago), at that time it did [not] have the "Find My Drone" feature, in the DJI app and that's why I decided to buy the Mavic 2 Pro. But, from what you're saying, it apparently does now. I still plan on buying a Mavic Mini eventually simply because it 'so small' and easy to carry around. Great informative video Ian. Thanks 'so much' from Scottsdale Arizona USA ~ where the average wind speed is between 6MPH and 8MPH.

[@IaninLondon]

It's a great travel drone. Loved Scottsdale when we visited couple years ago! And you get the odd desert wind occasionally 👍🏻

[@azbluefox]

@@IaninLondon - Thanks, and yes we get the occasional desert wind every now and then. The average wind speed in the Scottsdale area is between 6 MPH and 8 MPH, with some short MicroBursts every now and then in the summer. It's perfect weather for flying the lightweight Mavic Mini (I have the Mavic 2 Pro), and we have over 300 days of sunshine here. Four months of hot weather and 8 months of the best weather in the world. You should move here. :)

[@IaninLondon]

@@azbluefox Yeah I know... and all those mountains for a thousand miles heading north of you....

[@steveadamo6693]

A much needed video. Thank you 👍

[@cdn_badger]

Great Advise! Flight planning is a must. Basic ground school.

[@jamesodonohue6948]

Great video. I've almost lost mine two or three times now and twice had to do a controlled landing several hundred metres away and chase the drone down. very scary. Now I just flat out won't fly it in strong winds, and I've also made sure my name and phone number is tagged on the drone in case someone finds it before I can get to it.

[@IaninLondon]

I have my email and phone number on the drones too; a poitn I'm making in my next video I'm editing at the moment on top tips for the Mini.

[@richthedroneguy8943]

In Canada I think it's actually a law you have to have your contact info on the drone now.

[@devinotruth]

@@richthedroneguy8943 so they can find ur ass when you do something stupid.

[@allpraisebob]

Oh man, I remember the rising panic I felt as I watched my first drone struggle to return home, barely moving at 1 m/s, and with

[@pablomaresca]

Superb recommendations. I just checked that I’ve done those things every time I needed it. Thanks.

[@michaelkenny4124]

Great video! I learnt the hard way that the mini doesn't like strong winds and got very lucky that return to home got it back in one piece.

[@zachlucas]

Be careful in winds! I almost lost mine like this, over the ocean. Very scary. I was lucky to get it back.

[@buzzthedrone857]

Zach Lucas I’ve definitely had my share of those

[@zachlucas]

@@buzzthedrone857 key takeaway.. don't panic LOL

[@richthedroneguy8943]

At least in most cases winds come into the shore.

[@kristiyanstoychev7759]

very useful, new flyer here who lost my first drone in a tree after 5 days, thankfully it was a cheap one

[@gloorfpv1801]

Sounds like you know where it is

[@AllThingsFilm1]

Thanks so much for this video. I've been recently looking to get the Mini, when I came across these fly-away situations in the DJI forums. I'll be picking up the Mini soon. And I've subscribed.

[@xaviergaubert-amy877]

Very straightforward VDO, very practical, and not only for mini owners.

[@TekAutomatica]

"if you want to get nerdified...."! 😆👍

[@ChristineLozada]

guess who’s never going to be gone with the wind with her new mavic mini? 🙋🏻‍♀️ thanks for making this video!

[@IaninLondon]

Great stuff! :)

[@jlohry]

Just picked up the mini myself and thankful for the info!

[@RichartAsia]

Dji: our new drone will blow you away.... Ian: yes it blown itself away! LOL

[@michaelkosinski5671]

Hey Ian I'm just watching some of your older videos I haven't seen before. It holds me over until new videos. Your the best Ian.

[@IaninLondon]

Cheers for that! Will be filming again very soon!

[@truthseeker9454]

Just found this. Outstanding video, Ian! No wasted words, just straight ahead great content. Subbed.

[@georgeh4908]

When my mini gets stuck in the wind you should turn the drone so the back of the drone is facing the wind and then fly backwards as the back is much more streamlined and you can get more pitch flying backwards 👍😎

[@IaninLondon]

I noticed that on my wind test... good point and I'll mention that on another video.

[@bsmith5167]

While tilted flying forward the rear propellors get wash from from the front propellors. Fly backwards and all four propellors will see cleaner air. Also don't fly outdoors using the guards as they add a lot of drag. I wonder if Mavic could be convinced to change the RTH algorithm to return home flying backwards if ground speed drops below a threshold.

[@RiggingDoctor]

I always come lower and then bring it back close to the ground

[@ergooglechannel7695]

me too - terrain permitting - it has the added advantage that you can land it immediately if need be.

[@FrankGrandSlam]

Thanks alot for this video and your good explanations. I received my mini yesterday and was overwhelmed about the stability in windy surroundings. I received a warnung when I was about 80 meters high. But no issues flying back in sports mode. Thanks to your video I know what to do when I seoulers geht into troubles sometime... Well done!

[@granthipps8606]

Thank you so much for posting this. My mini is on the way. I figured that I should probably land it but I didn't know that it had a find my drone function and wouldn't have thought to keep the signal in tact for that. Thanks!

[@anubis8086]

Another advice: If it is too windy then just fly no more than a 100 mts! 😂😂

[@FlyFarandWide]

Stay away from the beers whilst flying and you should be fine...

[@IaninLondon]

And wind 🤠

[@azbluefox]

I know that all too well. Ha Ha

[@gewizz2]

what about flying high?

[@gloorfpv1801]

Teeny Tike it’s kinda important never forget to get high

[@gewizz2]

@@gloorfpv1801 yes, but not too high. ;)

[@prpp1809]

thank you Ian...up till now i have just been relying on the high wind warning that dji swaks now and again and what i can visually see or feel. this video has givin me a better insight into wind and how it affects the mini, great job!

[@connorgioiafiglio]

Thanks for the presentation Ian!

[@GrahamJohnson10]

Why don't DJI step up the mode to S when it's in RTH and distance is still increasing.

[@IaninLondon]

Good point. Hopefully that's just a firmware update away....

[@gianni1646]

Ian in London Can DJI do that?

[@IaninLondon]

@@gianni1646 Yes, that's something they could update via a firmware update... And probably will..

[@thomasmaughan4798]

Collision avoidance is less effective or completely disabled in sport mode.

[@IaninLondon]

@@thomasmaughan4798 Mavic Mini has no collision avoidance sensors at all, so they could easily utilise S mode...👍🏻

[@GoldenHat333]

This is how I lost my first drone I was 12 😭

[@IaninLondon]

Not scarred for life hopefully.... :)

[@kibster1758]

Brilliant video which is honestly one of the clearest and most helpful videos I’ve watched about the Mavic mini!

[@MrWLJ71]

Thank you for your video. Keep up the good work!

[@ghosttjr2]

New dictionary word here: blow-away

[@IaninLondon]

Yeah, I've been using that term on the forums to focus people on the wind factor :)

[@reggiebarron3849]

The mini is exactly whats it is called a mini quad if we want someting that fly ok in stronger wind fly a bigger quad i have many DIFFERENT Quads my bigger quads i only fly in stronger wind and my smaller quads i fly in no wind a or slight winds. People think the mini suppose to fly like my mavics.

[@ClaytonMasse]

Ordered my mini the other day. This is very helpful info.

[@SteveEfromStevesSidecarPlace]

Great advice. I've not got my mini 2 yet but that all makes so much sense and I feel better prepared already. Thank you!

[@DG-AI777]

Sounds like a failed product but looks like the OP provided some nice tips. I will avoid this product altogether. Rather spend a bit more that can handle normal use.

[@iaminyouout1813]

Agreed I lost a parrot drone from wind

[@chikku168]

This is a great lesson for all Lightweight drone owners. Great video

[@SkyFireDrone2022]

What the hell? Why would anyone give this a thumbs down? Self-righteous know-it-alls, I guess. These are good tips for newbies and a friendly reminder for experienced drone pilots. Thanks, Ian 👍

[@IaninLondon]

You can't please all the people all the time.... It's all good.... :)

[@watchingeye5435]

Absolutely right Thank you for your perfect presentation

[@dcsmith5839]

Good basic common sense advice.Sometimes it's easy to get caught up in the moment enjoying the flight.Thanks for posting.

[@dr.dougdroneson4239]

Great info Ian. My main helpful hint is fly into the wind when ever possible. Well done!

[@misterfilmguy]

Just got my first mavic mini and this video was super helpful. Thank you!

[@dayanandsuresh412]

Thanks. It's so damn helpful. I knew it's less windy at lower altitudes but at panic situations like that you truly go blank. I'll try remembering all these tricks next time I fly.

[@chriscflint]

Best bit of advice I have read. Thanks that will save me.

[@yoel_weingarten]

This is such a straightforward abd useful video, thanks so much

[@Earle63]

Brilliant advice! I’m taking my mini out tomorrow weather permitting. I will follow your advice. 👍

[@dale_ch]

Blown away by this great advice Ian! keep up the good work and advice videos you often make 👍

[@trini_boi2414]

I'm definitely saving this video and watch it again since I experienced a fly away before

[@sanpol4399]

This video is really useful. Just important iformation here . Thank you for posting.

[@alexgouthro3869]

Excellent Advice - Thank you!

[@GaryPerlmutter]

Excellent advice Ian and obviously relevant to any drone!

[@andrewpaul1121]

Bloody hell !! Fantastic video ! Professional, quick, informative. Thank you !!!

[@seamusdeakin4599]

just bought a mavic mini and this is just an excellent video. thank you!!

[@SLOPPY1001]

Brilliant info and very useful for me as a novice. Many thanks much appreciated 😊👍

[@Gvasdoksjl]

Thanks bro for sharing this. I am buying mine now! I love the reviews about this drone and I always a good thing about it.

[@juliusacuna6219]

Very useful tips. Thank you.

[@ergooglechannel7695]

Thanks Ian, I just bought a mini 2 and appreciate those tips. I lost a cheap "toy" grade drone doing exactly what you've cautioned against... flying too high and not realizing the wind velocity increase at higher altitude. I'm thinking the best thing to do when it starts to drift away is get it down as close to the ground as practicable per the terrain - exactly what you said. Cheers from Ft. Lauderdale, Florida USA

[@tuttoto]

Always prepare your flights to start against the wind is the golden rule... it gives you time to assess the wind strength with little risks and will help everything else. There was strong winds coming from the land, during my last “above the see” flight, then I drove to an island just to be able to launch against the wind... I have a disco with a pitot tube, so I always know both airspeed and ground speed, and even with cruise airspeed at 30mph, my ground speed might be negative! Then I land immediately, using full throttle to 50mph airspeed and be able to have positive ground speed (if you need to double your airspeed to stay in the air, your power draw will be four times higher and the battery will be empty in a very few minutes...). Whatever the drone, launching against the wind is THE golden rule. Thank you for this video, true for mavic minis and everything else ;)

[@karenmouselady]

Thank you for the advice Ian it really helps to know what to do when it all goes wrong. Your videos are especially helpful to me as a new flyer having got the mini as a Christmas present from my family. I downloaded the UAV forecast app after watching you NYE flyaway and it has given me more confidence when I go out flying knowing the wind strength with such a small drone. I love it.

[@IaninLondon]

Thanks Karen. That's great to hear.... As long as you keep the points in this video in your mind you'll have great fun with the Mini.... Cheers, Ian

[@jonathanspring7051]

Great Video Ian, and really helpful tips for a novice drone flier