MAVIC MINI Quickshots "HIDDEN FEATURE" Doesn't Really Work ...Yet! - (Active Tracking Flight Test)

[@elderyoung416]

Thank you for not screaming "WHATS UP GUYS" while flailing your hands around like the robot from the old Lost in Space tv series. You earned my sub bc of that and the excellent content of your work. Carry on!

[@Nisshio]

You mean "PWHATS UP!"?

[@fatfastfoodman4864]

Sounds like milhouse to me

[@LouieTheGoldenAgeGamer]

There's always some dude walking up lol

[@Roger-ob2ft]

I just recently found your channel and I'm really digging your videos man. I personally don't own a drone yet ; But your videos are inspiring.

[@mancavecreations6535]

When you purchase a drone be aware the technology is changing almost every week so try not to blow your budget on the first one you see. Dji is currently the market leader and from my experience the best there is but the drones are expensive and so to are the accessories,bye the time you fill all the accessorie compartments in your case you'll see an add for a new release that makes your current drone seem like a dinosaur

[@MarkLLynch]

@@mancavecreations6535 Not necessarily correct. The M2P is in my opinion the best on the market at the moment and with all the tech it boasts its is fairly future proof for a while.

[@jackparsons4926]

@@mancavecreations6535 I wish there was an American Alternative to DJI. China sucks

[@johnlauchner7152]

Hey Dustin just wanted to say thanks for all of your highly informative, helpful, understandable and most of all UNBIASED reviews and just to encourage you to keep them coming because it’s a great way to keep the rest of us from making the expensive mistakes....mostly......anyway thanks and mahalo👍

[@mr.stombrat4140]

Thanks for talking about the mavic mini. I’m getting it for Christmas and now I know exactly what to do when I get it.

[@zeroin8157]

I’m so jealous with the weather your having. I live in the Evergreen State of Washington and it’s been miserable. It’s been raining for almost 5 day’s. All I’m doing is flying my mini in my garage! LOL.

[@likeat6639]

Try living near London rain rain rain

[@zeroin8157]

LIKE A T6 I’m sure if I lived there I would also fly my Mavic Mini in my garage! 😂

[@Joldge1]

i feel u bro. i just got one and the weather is shit

[@Toaster05]

The thing I want to know is, did you ever get any work out of that guy who interrupted the early testing video? 😄

[@Richibald1]

Yeah good point, did you make any bank off that guy Dustin? Curious future pilots are rubbing their paws in anticipation! 🤭

[@c0mmanderKeen]

Yeah what about Hans??

[@DustinDunnill]

I went over to his place afterwards and advised the best times of day to shoot but he never called me.. lol

[@Toaster05]

@@DustinDunnill Thanks for the update! Stay safe my friend.

[@DakotaSpawn]

He didn’t call because he wanted you to film for free..... People always want it for free.

[@goddom]

Cool, I like the experimenting you did with this. Learned some good things from this video. Thanks!

[@nickosstylianou6460]

Just bought this drone, your videos really helped me make my mind up in getting one.

[@liammurphy1196]

One of your videos came across my feed, I watched it and fell in love with the drone... a few videos later and I purchased one!! Keep up the good work!!!

[@3xfaster]

There we go, I’ve seen other videos regarding this little experimenting to uncover this ability, thank you for not jumping on the “It’s gimped!” Bandwagon a certain someone started.

[@othomaso100]

Mini 2 is out with still no active tracking

[@kadafiko]

8:39 Shifting the glow on film, what is it?

[@DustinDunnill]

Sun reflection

[@jons23]

Thank you for your videos on the mavic mini, I really appreciate it. Have a great day and Merry Christmas!

[@josephcarloramos]

Awesome videos on the Mavic Mini. Learning so much! Keep them coming. Cheers! Happy holidays!

[@ChadB]

Thanks Dustin...always a fan of your reviews. I watch them constantly. You inspired me to start my own channel.

[@kingfisher4790]

Dustin love the video ! You realize that it’s using just the GPS tracking to land ! If it gets into 2 ft of where it took off I think it’s doing great ! Keep up the good work !

[@dexterio]

6:20 You can even take picture or record internally on the SD card using the dedicated buttons! However they will use the last configured settings for video or photo.

[@chriskaprys]

With those long shadows cast on the field when the gimble's pointed straight down, making giant silhouettes on the ground, you could do some sweet formations/animations... hmm. Maybe I'll try that.

[@deasystems]

Dustin, it doesn't matter that people are telling you (15:09) that tapping the RTH will stop the beeping but keep coming home because those people apparently haven't read the Mavic Mini User Manual which states on p. 13, "The user can cancel RTH by pressing the RTH button on the remote controller."

[@olajensen4251]

Love the video, I'm thinking of buying it. These videos really help. Thank you.

[@FindUsCamping]

Very good series. Thanks for all the info. Just ordered one today

[@JRCarReviews]

Can you compare it with Spark?

[@wildatlanticman128]

Great test indeed. Thank you. I reckon for the budget this is up there - is there anything better?? It's just in my budget. The picture quality although not 4K, it seems is still excellent.

[@shaamaan]

I'm pretty sure the tracking feature is possible, but has been disabled by DJI to make the drone less capable so it doesn't compete as much with other DJI drones...

[@djpotts2554]

Good demostration of quick shots. Someday hopefully DJI will have software updates enabling follow mode.

[@johnnyjeppesen6992]

i think it will kill their sale on mavic air then

[@PixelSheep]

@@johnnyjeppesen6992 yeah it's sad but true I think

[@stevehansen266]

DJI should do paid update for active track. i'd pay like $20-25 for active track on the mini

[@DustinDunnill]

There's an idea. Kind of like what Parrot did 🤔

[@coryzirk5299]

That would add to the weight :D

[@stevehansen266]

@@coryzirk5299 what would add weight? It's just a software update. It obviously has the capability to track you during quick shots.

[@DustinDunnill]

Lol. No weight addition from a software update 😂

[@coryzirk5299]

@@stevehansen266 clearly I was joking haha

[@scalpline5766]

Hi Justin, I have a theory on how to get the drone to land bang on the H in RTH. I don't know if you notice but when you took off the drone moved slightly then said the home oint has been updated. That's point is the same spot where the drone landed so I would suggest moving the drone slightly off the H so when it takes off and moves hopefully over the H it will map that down as the home point. Again it's only a theory. Happy holidays pal

[@stevenbain8798]

My brother took his from Hana bay boat launch to the light house and it auto landed in the water. Second flight. Buggah should have known better than take it over the water as a novice. Haha. Aloha my friend. Btw. I’m an arborists and climber if ya ever need a recovery. I stay in Kihei but work in kula mostly.

[@DustinDunnill]

Bummer! Yah beginners shouldn't do those kinds of flights. Thanks Steven 🤙

[@WillEDC]

Out of power ?

[@jynx-vu2zc]

love your flight test videos, I can't wait to get a drone. Thanks !!

[@thevrishin]

thanks for the good review. you deserve more subs!

[@DNAChallenge]

That was a great review, it does seem that the tracking may need to be tweaked, hopefully the DJI engineers will take another look at the feature in the future, I was wondering why doesn't the Mini like the other Mavics have rear legs? I assume you have the same 400 feet FAA restrictions there just like on the mainland, how are the local PD about drones in general? Just wondering. I used to live on Maui and I"m trying to figure out what park that is? It looks like somewhere near Kehei maybe closer Kahalui, somewhere in UpCountry? Anyhow it looks like a nice big place to fly and do reviews, wish I still lived there, Now I live 7k miles give or take as the crow flies near the Oregon Coast where it's cold and rainy most of this time of year. so how's the Vog been lately? :)

[@DustinDunnill]

No legs likely to keep under 250grams. No issues with PD as long as you stay clear of people that may complain. Kula ✌️

[@seafax]

The tracking rule is that providing you stay within visual sensor range it will try to follow you with it's eyes but not it's body. I.E. the flight path is fixed no matter where you go.

[@DustinDunnill]

Correct. I think we've seen just that in this test 👍

[@fitzieindoorsoutdoorsadventure]

Merry Christmas Dustin🎄🎄🎄🎄

[@DustinDunnill]

🎄⛄

[@fpg3682]

What's up man love the vids found u cus I'm actually getting one here soon but did u do a video on like how high it can go?

[@kraigtmitchell]

To cancel the beeping noise when returning home I would think it'd be the same as the Mavic 2"s, you click the power button on the remote once it starts returning, not the home button. Please let me know if you try it. Thanks, I always watch your videos as they are so well done and informative.

[@DustinDunnill]

Neither worked. I tried the power button in the range test to 0% video 👍

[@kraigtmitchell]

@@DustinDunnill sorry I guess I didn't catch that. That's strange huh?

[@82airborne319]

Thanks for the review of Quick Shots 👍

[@richardwigley]

With RTH I usually hand catch anyway, so if its 1-3ft out its no issue. The main thing is that is come back :-)

[@tonydd1735]

Well my mind is made up, l will be purchasing the DJI Mavic Mini combo. My wife and l will be celebrating our 40th wedding anniversary in June 2020 and will be flying to the islands of Cape Verde off the coast of Africa, l enjoy kite flying and hopefully be able to take video of my kite and others from the mavic mini. Also ideal for my future project when l retire in less than a year, is to photograph and record video of my home town and villages where l live here on the Wirral UK and to share on KZbin for every one to see. So thank You for all the videos on the Mavic Mini

[@patch643]

Yeh yeh yeh just an excuse to buy yourself a mavic mini 🤣 don't blame you congratulations on your 40th anniversary greetings from South West Gloucestershire, 👍👍😊

[@stevenblanc2758]

Just watchout for those kite strings!

[@panda45925]

What do you think about the drone so far?

[@motivationempower]

4:35 Is this the dron quality camera or is rendered video?

[@sukhpreetdeol7865]

Just got mine thanks for your reviews

[@jamesstevens6358]

Hey Dustin Dunnill, caught your videos while researching what camera drone to get. One thing that did come to light is that the camera actually tracked you while performing the dronie manoeuvre which suggests that the active track is just a software omission to make you buy a more expensive drone, what do you think?

[@Alotgame930]

Good videos ... thanks Merry christmas !!

[@Buckster63]

Dustin...great vids! Hey how do you record the dji screen real time? Basically what is your setup...if you do not mind? Thanks!

[@BigAlFPV17]

Definitely enjoyed the video Dustin!! Merry Christmas to you & your family 🎅🎄

[@tonygeddes9558]

Great video. I’ve just ordered one of these. I’m in the U.K but will be taking the little fella to Portugal in April. Can’t wait! Thanks as always.

[@TheWannabeGeek]

Hey Dustin, loving your vids. What mic are you using? Great Audio :)

[@DustinDunnill]

Thanks. I think I linked my gear in description 🍻

[@TheWannabeGeek]

Dustin Dunnill ok, great. Apologies, I should have checked. Thanks again Dustin. Loving your vids. As I always say, hey from Australia. 🇦🇺

[@brickhawaii5661]

i still learning and learning alot from you thank you so much

[@auti-tek7356]

Thanks for great videos, your videos made my choice easier, I'm going to buy my first drone 😁 Dji Mavic Mini Fly more combo ! So looking forward to this. Thanks again for your great work 👍 Best regards from Norway 🇧🇻

[@turbonanny3319]

Hey Dustin! I wanted to wish you and your family a very Merry Christmas from Santa Fe!!

[@DustinDunnill]

Thanks. My other home 🙂🎄

[@joshlarocque9848]

Great vids man, just wondering is the landing pad has to be out, or can the return home function simply go off GPS?

[@DustinDunnill]

Yes it can return close to this accuracy on gps only. Some identifying objects mayhelp the bottom cam to land more accurately 🍻

[@rodgercostello9814]

As always great videos dustin, I'm sure tracking function will appear on the dji litchi app when they have it ready for the mini as well as way points etc.esp if dji don't update the firmware to include them.

[@k6lsn]

Very, very curious if CAVU ( Android VR app for DJI drones ) will work with the Mini? Any chance you can give it a quick try? Know you would need a longer cable w correct ends so understand if you don't have that cable laying around but you could still just hold it outright using a short cable and boot the app to see if it starts up.. Thanks :)

[@DustinDunnill]

First time I've heard of the app. I'll give it a try 👍

[@k6lsn]

@@DustinDunnill wow, figured you were familiar with it. It works great, used the heck out of it for over a year w my mavic pro. Tons of footage on my channel using it :)

[@paulhd9535]

Really appreciate your videos as they are very informative. Sort of chapter 2 versus other reviews. As we have now concluded, unfortunately the Mavic Mini does not have a “follow me “ mode. Incredible to think such a fantastic drone is short of this feature. That said, I am very curious to see how simple or difficult it would be for you, a person with lots of drone experience, to follow say a jogger, or a cyclist or a skateboarder in action or even a motorcyclist / car with the drone. Is it possible that this Mavic mini is so easy to use that any of the tasks would be simple with excellent results ??? My main attraction to this drone is definitely the quality 3 axis gimbal video, folding compact size, simplicity and all under 249 grams so to avoid any FAA permits. Look forward to your conclusions. Thanks.

[@c2thew]

Can you strap the mavic mini to a helmet and do a cycling/fpv test? I want to try using this as a makeshift go pro/convenient drone cam.

[@DustinDunnill]

Great idea 😅👍

[@c2thew]

@@DustinDunnill someone already did a vlogging with a drone video but no one has done a strap a drone to a helmet video. Extra views/content

[@taylortisaac]

Did this feature ever get ironed out? Looking at getting it now that it’s a “previous” model

[@DustinDunnill]

Not from DJI. You can try (at your own risk of voiding warranty) some after market software for tracking and waypoint flight 🍻

[@thysdreyer6886]

This is in my opinion the best drone i have owned , best value for money hands down . Super strong wind will cause some headaches in crowded spots but if you are in the wide open just flip to sport mode , drop altitude or increase and get home .

[@cl5132]

Great tutorials Dustin, Thanks. I'm waiting for delivery of a dji mini in a couple of days. Can you explain more about return to home - and how to set that so my drone doesn't fly away - as I read about.

[@DustinDunnill]

Leave the settings default for now and test it from 100 feet or more. Only reason it wouldn't return is if wind is too strong, crashes into something is in front of it or runs out of power. I've never has an issue otherwise 🍻

[@johnnybermudez]

dope vid brother. 🙏🏽

[@cl5132]

Do you need the landing pad to fix the home point?

[@DustinDunnill]

No

[@arthurflorea8814]

Thanks, this video is very helpful

[@captmk]

Try precision landing after being exactly over landing pad after 30 ft in air. Use camera pointing down. Works for my Air. Also, Air has a switch to pick precision landing.

[@marklewis.wales844]

This is very informative and shows stage by stage on how to fly the drone , has a novice I do enjoy rhese videos and hope to get mine up flying soon.

[@DustinDunnill]

Thanks Mark. Glad they help 🍻

[@therussian4340]

I hope you and the family has an amazing Christmas and new year!

[@bjbhehir]

In Hawaii it's called Mele Kalikimaka

[@GadgetLuv259]

I appreciate your videos. May I ask what you are using for a hat cam

[@DustinDunnill]

Please see my gear in description under video 👌

[@amsmith123]

Nice video, where are you located? Looks awesome.

[@50guitar]

Is it fair to say in the quick shots mode the drone's orbit over rides it's ability to track? Meaning, it will track an object so long as it stays within its orbit.

[@DustinDunnill]

Yes, that's basically it 👍

[@waynebarrow2356]

Hitting the power button on the mavic 2 does stop the beeping in return to home and another great upload

[@chvydrptop]

The lack of good tracking while moving is a bit disappointing. Moving on a bike, say on a trail, and having the drone follow seems like an easy enough request.

[@pa9030]

I think it isn't there is because it has no obstical avoidance. The camera would follow you but not see a tree on its path, and would crash.

[@DmgNeville]

I'm new to DJi drones as of yesterday. Im a freestyle/race pilot mostly. So I have to ask, can this drones software be updated? Surely there can be more quickshot presets added through those updates and also a proper follow mode, if it already has some type of basic object tracking.

[@DustinDunnill]

Yes it can, but it's up to what DJI wants to open up.

[@astro.sergiu]

+1 Dustin great video. I would propose you also check out other apps for controlling the drone that have follow modes

[@ulisesbello807]

For the mini? Which ones are those friend?

[@JurgenBoes]

hey Dustin, what drone do you think is comparable with the new Skydio 2 in active tracking and following for sports?

[@Gavin-oq5nl]

Does the drone automatically fly home if the remote dies? Or loses connection? I’m one tap away from buying this.

[@DustinDunnill]

Yes it does

[@khantilmakhat9974]

Hi Dustin, Happy New year. Do you prefer mavic mini or zino pro? my purpose is to create some videos when I go vacation and start my KZbin channel. Thanks

[@DustinDunnill]

I still need to finish the ZINO PRO review 🙂

[@pkvloge]

What memory card are you using inside your drown?

[@DustinDunnill]

I link my gear in description under video

[@pkvloge]

@@DustinDunnill OK thanks

[@jimsdroneing]

Merry Christmas

[@kaciaway4167]

Merry Xmas Dustin n have you seen the latest drone on the net! It's called the v-copt falcon drone . They claiming a range of 7km 4k 3 axis gimbel n a remarkable 50min flight Time n it only has t w o wings which has enabled the drone to carry a huge battery. Check it out n c what you thing bro

[@DustinDunnill]

Same to you. Yes I have one coming for review. Looks pretty interesting 👌

[@leewixx]

@@DustinDunnill wow!! I really need to see a Review from you of that V Copter Falcón! I need to see a range test of that Copter!!

[@kaciaway4167]

@@DustinDunnill wow can't wait for review! I dont have drone yet but still saving n love your range test footage n your country looks like total paradise true.

[@Danny_Roman.]

Hi Dustin... will you be getting and reviewing the mavic 3 pro?

[@DustinDunnill]

I don't see why not 👌

[@Danny_Roman.]

@@DustinDunnill when is it out?

[@W0rldCitizen]

Ah Question answered! LOL. Still a great drone and a great review! just bought it! Thanks Again!

[@glenns.8277]

Whats all that green stuff on the ground? (Some guy from Albuquerque)

[@DustinDunnill]

😂 I know how ABQ gets in the winter 🤦‍♂️

[@JasonWh]

Is there a benefit of the landing disc other than keeping it off the ground? Do the bottom sensors key into that area for landing?

[@DustinDunnill]

Not really on this one ... Yet 🙂

[@petermordue3245]

as useal always super info , love it...

[@alltravelpics96]

love your videos dude. i hva the mavic mini and am struggling to upload my 2.7k footage to youtube or instagram. I dont have premiere pro. any advice? how do you do it? keep up the good work

[@ricardot3763]

tom bishop Mrry Christmas! If you have iOS you could download an app called Videoleap and you can compress your video from a range of 360p to 4K. Happy holidays

[@trojanavena5935]

Hello? How about on android?

[@MV-lr5jv]

Do you think theyre ever gonna add active track?

[@AshishAmatya]

can you do the flight review of mavic pro again. kinda back from the past like

[@CarbonDave67]

So I just got to Maui and want to fly but it is pretty windy. Do you have any recommendations?

[@amilehighguyjjay6097]

Will you ever do a giveaway for the mavic mini.? Been watching a lot of your videos. They’re awesome man !

[@voltic_4432]

I’ve loved your videos for a while and now I’m doing my own drone videos and pictures on instagram

[@claysmith6019]

Hi, I was wondering how you take care of your mavic mini batteries and what you would suggest doing with them for storage even if it's just for a short time like overnight or 2 days I know for 10 days You're supposed to keep the battery at around 40 to 60%.

[@webstercat]

How much landing precision does one need?

[@alexvann1448]

Does this come with lights on it, so you can see it at night?

[@rzu7120]

Do you think the tracking limitations are a software or hardware issue?

[@DustinDunnill]

Software. An update would easily enable regular active track and orbit functions.

[@EjLover]

@@DustinDunnill As long as I know Mini only has front and bottom sensors. In tracking mode drone relies on its sensors because of manual controls are not being used most of the times during auto tracking (in a bike ride etc.). I guess DJI didn't put this function in Mini because of missing sensors since it won't be safe to use this function as in other models such as Mavic Pro2 which acts like a car with lot's of parking sensors 😅

[@JasonWh]

Gorgeous shots of Maui!

[@fix-at-home]

Can we easily take off and land the mavic mini without launching pad ?

[@lakeliving2013]

Do you know of or do you feel like this could be adapted to land on water as in you're mavic pro video?

[@johnnygreenshirt6215]

Dustin when I return to home my drone it just lands where ever it is. How do I get it to come back? I have 17 GPS signals.

[@lucidityZ]

Try Long-pressing the H button on the controller instead of the land button on your phone’s screen.

[@dronereviewman9580]

Really hope they watch this and fix any bugs or just make shure it works good!!! Because i have realized that the Mavic Air went up in price and is like 9 hundred something and i could never afford that!!! But this around 400$ i can at least think about getting it!!! But i would be broke if i did LOL!! Thanks for all the great testing!!!! Great channel!!!!!! 👍😀👍

[@panda45925]

Did you get a drone?

[@BradKwfc]

Been watching these vids for years but have never bit the bullet (other than toy ones). I would be sick if I crashed/lost a $900 drone. Been looking at the Bebop 2 power. It has 27 minute flight time and FPV-tech is a few years old but their selling for 200-300 on Ebay.

[@matthewsuggs1637]

Question. How do you get the controller to talk like you have in the video? I am total blind and want to get a drone and your vids are the only one having the talking controller. Thanks.

[@DustinDunnill]

Just turn up your device volume. The app talks at times automatically

[@cvpiguy]

6:02 why does the motor look like it’s spinning very slow

[@lucaspacheco3631]

Carscrab Vvv he wasn’t putting throttle

[@George0021]

Hey Dustin, would I have to register the Mavic mini with the FAA if I add the propeller guards when flying? Will it add weight to the drone? Going over the 250g.

[@DustinDunnill]

I honestly wouldn't worry about it. Just keep it close until you're better at flying in beginner mode, then take them off and go for it 👍

[@George0021]

Dustin Dunnill Ok thanks a lot!

[@SpokoSpoko]

wonder if that lack of active tracking is due to the hardware limitation or they can fix it in the future by updating firmware.