Review of the DJI Mini 4 Pro 360 -Degree Propeller Guard.

[@brandon9689]

Anyone watching just be advised, DJI drones do have impact detection and shut down for safety. So if you hit something hard enough it will still shut down and fall. The drone knows when you are using propeller guards and obstacle avoidance will be disabled automatically when they are installed, so you still need to fly safely.

[@Southland816]

Thanks for the comment. I didn't know that it just shuts down upon impact, but it does make sense. Thanks, for education.

[@marcoscgs]

Ele não desativa os sensores de colisão com as proteções de hélices.

[@clvolt]

You have a great mic and a great voice! haha. Good video.

[@Southland816]

I really appreciate that. Thanks for watching. (DJI mic)

[@organicvids]

Just ordered. Going to be flying my drone through structures. Btw supposed to hole props in towards arm when installing. Dji vid makes it look easy but it can be a pita. Im thinking slip small rubber bands on props before install then slip them off with hooked pic or tweezers then cut rubber band. Humm

[@Southland816]

Sounds like a good ideal to me, let me know how it works.

[@nardesh127]

I was using guards and met with a collision, guard got brushed with front left propellers and caused damage.

[@Southland816]

Thats one of the issues I had the guards are not made of the strongest material and tend to break or bend pretty easy. I just picked it up and broke a piece. I assume they had to make sacrifices for weight and cost hence the cheap material. Thanks for watching.

[@pdtech4524]

Good info, just note they add some wind resistance also and there is a risk it can get hooked up on a branch if you fly too close around trees and bushes.⚠️😊 Mostly I think they're for indoor use for novice pilots. I added your channel, hopefully you'll connect with another Mini drone pilot? 👍

[@Southland816]

Thanks for watching and commenting. I agree with what you said, and I think they do help beginner pilots.

[@ZeitGeist_TV]

Honestly better off using the drones built in obstacle detection vs using these.

[@Rushtik9506]

good for indoor or tight spaces

[@Southland816]

I agree and thick wooded areas. Thanks for the comment.

[@ruskin1449]

Hi does the guards block the sensors

[@Southland816]

Yes, they obstruct obstacle avoidance you can't use it when they are on, Thanks for watching.

[@hummerzdca]

Tried those initially, and while the concept is okay, the weight it adds, well you’d do better flying on a clean clear open space…There are some much smaller, lighter ones to get that are NOT DJI. For practice flying with kids and first timers, it might be a good idea.

[@Southland816]

I didn't see the lighter ones; they would have probably been better for what I use them for. These really cut down on manoeuvring and can be really cumbersome. Thanks for the comment and info.

[@mster8282]

Hey this isnt avalible where i live, are there any 360° similar propellor guard? (Dji doesnt sell this in italy)

[@Southland816]

Yes, they do make after-market, look them up on google and see if any catch your eye. I saw a few sets I Considered trying before I purchased mine. Thanks for watching.

[@tipofthesipdrone]

If the Drone detects the guards does RID activate as well?

[@Southland816]

Ok, so according to DJI, RID will only activate with the plus battery, and it says do not use prop guards and the plus battery together. Hope that helps. Thanks for watching.

[@OpenCarryUSMC]

@@Southland816I am looking for a drone to set up for the new ops over people relaxed waiver situation we are now in. I am (was?) considering the mini 4 pro with prop guards and add a strobe for sub 400gram compliance. But if the guards can’t be used with the plus battery and RID isn’t active with the non plus, I’d now need to add an RID module. BUT if a drone is equipped with RID it’s a violation to turn it off. AND if you add the guards you’re over 249 but have no RID. What a mess.

[@Southland816]

@OpenCarryUSMC I agree 100% they have set us up for failure anyway you go. Rid is their ace in the hole. Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@FZDRONES]

Can you still use activetrack with it?

[@Southland816]

Good question I'll test that.

[@Southland816]

No, you can not. You will get a low light warning, and active track auto will not engage.

[@FZDRONES]

@@Southland816 that’s what I thought thanks for testing it out!

[@edwin6709]

Can you do a video of it going into like a tree with obstacle avoidance on will it survive, crashing into a tree falling down?

[@Southland816]

From my experience it will not detect smaller branches and will fly into them and crash. I have seen it avoid larger branches such as the diameter of your fingers but smaller ones the size of twigs (pencil size and smaller) will cause it to crash. Thanks for the comment.

[@Southland816]

I will be more than happy to do a video on that for you.

[@Mr.Smith101]

The guards block the obstacle avoidance optics/cameras.

[@theobserver2674]

Good for training.

[@Southland816]

I agree not so much to worry about while you're getting the hang of it. Thanks for watching.

[@eprohoda]

How u doing?~ you made great - be well, ✋

[@Southland816]

I am doing good thank you for asking and thank you for watching the video.

[@chazM6116]

object avoidance must have been turned OFF no need for it at all Omnidirectional obstacle sensing makes Mini 4 Pro mighty safe. With four wide-angle vision sensors and a pair of downward vision sensors, it detects obstacles from all angles. Advanced Pilot Assistance Systems (APAS) ensures additional safety by enabling automatic braking and bypassing during flight.

[@Southland816]

Now that's a man that knows his drone. Thanks for the comment.

[@shaunmk]

why...it has all the tech built in..

[@nardesh127]

I don’t recommend , I got my left forward prop damaged in strong wind, one pro from pair was rubbing and got damaged.

[@Southland816]

I agree, I personally think they are a gimmick and a waste of money. Thanks for the comment and for sharing your personal experience.

[@Piratepoilet]

Probably not a bad thing to have just in case you may need it

[@Southland816]

Never hurts to have too much equipment. Thanks for the comment and for watching.

[@graphguy]

For what? It has obstacle avoidance

[@Southland816]

When it works properly (O.A.) and in some situations, it requires turning it off. I would prefer a backup option. Check out my no B.S. review on the mini 4 pro and see some of the problems I had with Obstacle avoidance. Thanks for the comment and watching.

[@Piratepoilet]

I fly my mini 4 pro with the O.A turned off almost all the time. When I brought my mini 4 pro I thought I would never turn off the sensor's but now I find I hardly ever turn them on. It's just a bit annoying with all the red lines and beeping, I thought I was having a heart attack. As "Philly Drone Life" channel on KZbin would say "I'm freeking dieing up here" lol 😂

[@femiomomo4467]

If I was flying in a wooden area or I count sew power linea I use these often. For the following reasons 1. The gaurds provide some protection if the drone falls out of the sky. 2. Protection against cables 3. When flying for clienwhen I am unfamiliar with the area. 4. If my drone gets damaged while on site for a client it's GAME OVER! This last point is the most important as then I have to waste time getting the drone repaired or replaced. In some cases this means.. Loss of income on any potential jobs while my drone is being repaired. Possible loss of that client. So I will use prop gaurds to cover all of these circumstances. But what do I know I have only been flying R/C craft for 50 years 😊

[@brandon9689]

Obstacle avoidance misses a bunch of stuff. It's nowhere near being able to substitute for awareness and safe flight. Don't get me wrong it's a nice feature, but DJI Care Refresh is better.

[@FPV_Aerials]

Nahh I will not use that

[@Southland816]

Thanks for watching and commenting. They are definitely not for everyone.