Do you like and would you use the TapFly mode for the DJI Mavic Air? Mavic Pro by the way only has forward TapFly mode :( 4 Mavic Air Videos left before the giveaway :) Good luck!
@xavier_arthur6 жыл бұрын
Petter Wigen Awesome..... good luck
@blue2804856 жыл бұрын
TapFly on Mavic Air is so cool! I like the 'Free flight' but what's with the 'Zeebra Stripes' on the screen? 🤔
@renzotorrenga14676 жыл бұрын
droneXfactor I am still not comfortable enough yet with some of these modes.. it makes me nervous, but your videos are great to learn and build up a drone operators confidence!!!
@GeneMoretti4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video, I will definitely try the forward option first. No one ever mentions what stops the forward drone movement. Does it stop automatically?
@xavier_arthur4 жыл бұрын
Thanks 😊
@ewoid645 жыл бұрын
This is a small point, but I think it clarifies Tap Fly just a little. In the Forward Mode, Tap Fly controls only two things: 1 It keeps the drone flying in the direction it's looking. 2: it sets the speed at an adjustable constant. Otherwise, you can use the sticks as usual to control altitude, yaw, Left/Right movement, and gimbal, and the Air will continue to fly wherever you point it, at the speed you set. You just can't fly backwards. Hope this helps.
@xavier_arthur5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for testing and clarifying this function. #Helpful
@jansobieski91455 жыл бұрын
And just to clarify further, TapFly Free Fly sets a Point in Space (Maybe via GPS coordinates?) towards which the drone will continue to fly regardless or any other (AFAIK) adjustment you make: Yaw, Roll, Altitude,speed.
@xavier_arthur5 жыл бұрын
Tap to fly free mode allows you to use your yaw while the drone is flying on a set path you touched on the screen
@russellschundler65596 жыл бұрын
I love TapFly mode but I define it differently. TapFly/Forward manages and keeps constant the speed (right joy stick forward/back). You manage Yaw, Up, Down, Left, and Right and, of course the gimbal. For smooth, consistent speed, you can't beat it even if you are good in manual mode flying. TapFly/Backward is the same as forward except the constant speed is in reverse. Again, a great tool to free up the photographer. TapFly/Free manages Yaw. You manage the other stick movements. Really great! Finally, TapFly Coordinate manages altitude (keeps it constant) and distance of flight. I would use the Coordinate Mode to replace previous WayPoint modes. It automatically stops at a designate point so that I can reset the drone for the next leg. I might want to change speed, yaw and even camera settings. Then I set the next Coordinate to fly toward. WOW ... so many nice options.
@xavier_arthur6 жыл бұрын
Russell Schundler sounds like you're experenced with TapFly modes...... one thing....... Forward and reverse tapfly are not the same because in forward tap fly the Drone can gain altitude and lower altitude depending on where you press on the screen.... However in reverse the altitude remains constant unless you use the sticks. FLY SAFE Thanks for breaking things down. Thanks for watching
@MrGeorgiaBoi7066 жыл бұрын
Man X you wasn’t lying when you said your hair grows back fast. Another great review X. And yes I would use the tap to fly modes to get nice shots without having to really focus on flying. Keep the videos coming brother.
@xavier_arthur6 жыл бұрын
MrGeorgiaBoi706 lol...... I'm thinking about cutting it again........ thanks
@one_way_izzy33336 жыл бұрын
I can watch this all day
@alkohallick29014 жыл бұрын
Can you set the speed faster if you disable the obstacle avoidance?
@chriswilliams4556 жыл бұрын
Another informative video dronexfactor been away for a couple of weeks and when I got home yesterday my mavic pro arrived omg this drone is a dream to fly connection is brilliant and so stable thank you for the recommendation keep up the great videos Chris
@xavier_arthur6 жыл бұрын
Thanks Chris
@grinningtiki2206 жыл бұрын
You had me at YES!
@xavier_arthur6 жыл бұрын
grinningtiki220 LoL..... thanks
@steveg.61396 жыл бұрын
Your videos and reviews are always great X........... I probably already commented on this one, but nothing wrong with doing it again! Keep up the great Vids X!
@ericcif686 жыл бұрын
Great video. I didn't think tap to fly would be something I would care about but you may have changed my mind.
@ScottStimeare6 жыл бұрын
Love this feature. It's not as robust as say Litchi's waypoints. But it's a great tool to use to focus on camera movement instead of flying.
@mk5trap2low816 жыл бұрын
great video. i would probably never use tap to fly unless there is a certain video that i'm trying to get. thanks for showing us how it works
@MrGeorgiaBoi7064 жыл бұрын
Still great and informative video after 2 years.
@journeyman43286 жыл бұрын
Most definitely would use it. With it, you can focus more on the video and less on the drone. When I do landscapes I want to focus on the camera, not the tripod.
@xavier_arthur6 жыл бұрын
Journeyman Facts :) Sounds like you're experenced. FLY SAFE
@Dolphin-Productions4 жыл бұрын
I love the music! Really cool drone work! As always video is very cool and helpful !
@keithsamuel60626 жыл бұрын
Love watching your videos.... showing how to use the tap to fly works...
@MattKradelman6 жыл бұрын
I think a similar feature is on the spark. It helps a lot when I use it.
@Humaskephotography6 жыл бұрын
Like all the other features, I will give it a try and determine if I want to use it. Seems pretty useful if you ask me.
@amanpreetchhina104 жыл бұрын
Hi , i just bought my mavic air 4 weeks ago. and i am enjoying it but because mavic air 2 is in the market. do u think its taking over mavic air as i am kinda getting upset. what are your recommendations. the reason I did not buy mavic air 2 as i was new to drones and j did not wand something big.
@whizrom42326 жыл бұрын
Nice work! Never even knew about that function... looks pretty awesome actually!
@tomasmallaina19446 жыл бұрын
This drone amazes me!
@NormanRea6 жыл бұрын
How you loving the mavic air?
@xavier_arthur6 жыл бұрын
Norman Rea I've never flown it for fun, only for testing to make videos but I will say it is very capable for it's size. Thanks for watching .... Fly Safe
@NormanRea6 жыл бұрын
droneXfactor awesome I am hoping to get one soon. We just got two new fire trucks at the station. One is a ladder truck and I want to orbit around it with the ladder up.
@xavier_arthur6 жыл бұрын
Norman Rea Sounds great..... Mavic Air can definitely handle that task especially in POI mode: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nqCciJKNfquja9k
@ewoid645 жыл бұрын
Most detailed and informative video I found on Tap Fly. But I have one question: In Free Mode, when you yawed and it stayed on its original course, did you yaw with the stick on the controller, or by doing something on the screen? I know the green crosshairs was out of the frame, but I wonder if you just dragged left on the screen. I'd also like to make a request: when you're demonstrating an on-screen control (as opposed to one on the controller), could you put some indication on the video -- an arrow, or circle, e.g. -- that would indicate which control you're about to use? That would speed my comprehension greatly. Thanx again for the video..
@xavier_arthur5 жыл бұрын
I used the left stick to yaw in free mode, also remember that obstacle avoidance does not work in free mode. Thanks for the tip, i will definitely indicate whether I'm operating on the screen or on the sticks in the future. Thanks again Fly safe...... enjoy
@ewoid645 жыл бұрын
Thank you for clarifying that, @@xavier_arthur. What happens in that mode if you use the sticks to change altitude or direction?
@xavier_arthur5 жыл бұрын
Good question, i don't remember, I Don't want to tell you what I think I remember because if you try it and I Don't remember correctly and God forbid you crash or something, I don't want that. I don't have the mavic air anymore, I gave it away to one of my subscribers, so if you can try it in a big open area with no obstacles to see if it stops the tap to fly mode or if it's allows you to make adjustments. That i would really appreciate a update on the results.
@notwrkn2mch4 жыл бұрын
Good Video...... Just had to Subscribe. It's been a long time but that sure looks like Fordham Rd in the Bronx Keep up the good vids and glad i ran across yours as my new to me mavic air left me confused on tap to fly
@xavier_arthur4 жыл бұрын
Queens Blvd actually. Thanks for sharing #SubWithBellForMore
@TheunfamousflyCoUk6 жыл бұрын
Been trying out POI and Tripod mode and like them a lot though have you had issues with it not coming back out of tripod mode? Mines appeared to stick in this the other evening and it wouldn't come out which was a little worrying as I needed to speed up to face down a breeze that got up a bit. I have learned since, toggling in sport mode and off again disables the tripod mode. A wee question as I am soon to head stateside on holiday with drone in tow. Are there no restrictions on flying over built up areas? We wouldn't be allowed to fly round a city area like that here ( Scotland).
@xavier_arthur6 жыл бұрын
Kenneth Halley I never had issues with tripod mode getting stuck...... Also it depends on the city..... here in NY it is mostly legal in some areas except Manhattan......I use UAV forecast app also to show me the no Fly zones in the US.
@xavier_arthur6 жыл бұрын
Kenneth Halley About uav forecast: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fpylepavlrCoptE
@TheunfamousflyCoUk6 жыл бұрын
Cheers. I am starting out in DC on Saturday, I know no flying round that area and thats cool got plenty of other things to occupy me! Then heading south , VA. NC, GA, FL BTW sorry about the slightly out of context comment. I originally intended to comment on your video on POI and autoplay appears to have stepped me on. Doh. Keep up the great vids BTW. This was a few shots from a play round with Tripod and POI this week. kzbin.info/www/bejne/hJbVYn2DgZ6ebas
@chriscrawford19586 жыл бұрын
OK, this one was a little confusing. I had no idea what Tap to Fly was all about, and you didn’t explain it at all. You just started using it. I’m assuming after watching, that you’re just setting a vector and speed so that the drone goes in that direction until you change it, giving you the freedom to concentrate on the camera controls. Do all but the last one just continue on until you stop it? I can see how it could be very useful letting you work the camera precisely without worrying about flying to get a moving subject or a fly-by of a subject.
@xavier_arthur6 жыл бұрын
Chris Crawford Spot on, you're right...........also I should've mentioned it's use & purposes. Thanks
@robmacom6 жыл бұрын
Great to see you back with the Air and I loved the video I needed this as i really need to practice this mode. The tutorials you do are great as they really are down to earth and so much appreciated. I am going up to the mountains on Monday and I am going to use the tap to fly options on the summit of Ben Venue.(Scotland) I need obstacle avoidance so will not use Free mode
@xavier_arthur6 жыл бұрын
WeeAirDrone you're welcome Please let me know if the forward TapFly mode works for you. Thanks for watching
@peterreynolds4496 жыл бұрын
I'm glad obstacle avoidance works on the forward one. I crashed my friends pro (it was fine) trying to tap fly... Still scared to do it with spark :p
@darwood2226 жыл бұрын
OMG! This drone is loaded!
@Zidan-kd2st6 жыл бұрын
If you are using the tap fly feature then in front there is another object whether mavic water will hit it?
@xavier_arthur6 жыл бұрын
Zidan 201005 tap to fly Free has no obstacle avoidance and Mavic will hit it........ However tap to fly forward has obstacle avoidance and mavic will either stop or go around as many obstacles to avoid it. Fly Safe
@Zidan-kd2st6 жыл бұрын
droneXfactor thanks for the answer
@xavier_arthur6 жыл бұрын
Zidan 201005 anytime Obstacle avoidance and APAS Test video releasing today. Thanks for watching don't forget to subscribe
@maximilianvuga6 жыл бұрын
Wow. The free mode is really good. Finally, you can see what's possible with it.
@xavier_arthur6 жыл бұрын
Maximilian Vuga free mode is my favorite too :) FLY SAFE
@noladronelife_65745 жыл бұрын
I think I misunderstood something in reference to "free" tap to fly if obstacle avoidance isnt active during this mode how did it avoid the building? Was that simply due to the trajectory of your flight path?
@xavier_arthur5 жыл бұрын
Yes it was because of trajectory path, however I noticed that the mavic air will even avoid obstacles when obstacle avoidances off.......... However they shouldn't be trusted or relied on. In this particular incense I felt like the sensors saw the obstacle but didn't avoid it, it just so happens the flight path wasn't aimed at the obstacle/building. Fly safe
@noladronelife_65745 жыл бұрын
@@xavier_arthur Got it.Thanks for replying 👍🏽👍🏽Happy Fathers day if you're a father bro.
@xavier_arthur5 жыл бұрын
Thanks, I've got 4, two boys and two girls. Happy Father's Day to you as well if you have.
@isaacofHB6 жыл бұрын
I like that tap to fly.
@facemountain6 жыл бұрын
I think i could see myself using a forward tap to fly . i like that seems as if there’s a second operator helping giving a line of flight that is that much smoother The shots were reallly nice . Something about watching drone footage is so peaceful Nice work ✖️
@facemountain6 жыл бұрын
As far as the air i think you could get away using other modes for the feel of a supporting operator for certain shots
@xavier_arthur6 жыл бұрын
Face Mountain Right you are, it's like having a second operator, gotta love technology because DJI makes it so easy to use by just taping the screen. FLY SAFE
@scotthogan41906 жыл бұрын
Like I said before. Great videos that will be useful for years! Great work
@xavier_arthur6 жыл бұрын
Scott Hogan thank you Scott
@r3pn1xc266 жыл бұрын
This mode is cool because we can focus on the gimbal while the drone is flying alone
@thinkbigfocussmall6 жыл бұрын
I was unfamiliar with Tap to Fly but it is cool. I can think of many ways it would be useful! Thanks for another great video!!
@xavier_arthur6 жыл бұрын
Elizabeth A. Painter you're welcome Elizabeth :)
@erosalpegiani51026 жыл бұрын
This drone have a lot of functions omg
@thinkbigfocussmall6 жыл бұрын
I definitely see the benefit of controlled speed! Like Cruise Control :)
@FlyingSasquatch16 жыл бұрын
How often do people give you grief about flying? I never even take my drones out anymore when people are around. It seems like you fly in areas where there would be a bunch of “drone police “ or are you normally incognito where you setup?
@JulioRodriguez-ws8rt6 жыл бұрын
My amigo my 3 dr just went in the pool so sadso im hoping i can save it, battery is shot but fingers crossed that i can buy another battery and it wil work,love your videos keep them coming sir.👍
@VictorMartinVandJ6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the instructions and tips. Can't wait for the giveaway. So close!!!
@ELBUHOFPV6 жыл бұрын
gotta love this option
@CanadianDroneHub6 жыл бұрын
very nice indeed
@xavier_arthur6 жыл бұрын
roger martin thanks FLY SAFE
@nikkieang6 жыл бұрын
Another informative and educational video. Great job Xavier :-)
@xavier_arthur6 жыл бұрын
Alicia Gardiner thanks :)
@corybesson80006 жыл бұрын
This place looks like a great place to fly
@generalhempfire6 жыл бұрын
I have used TTF on the Mavic....though only a couple times, id just rather fly it myself. Though it does seem like a useful thing to use to capture "cinematic" scenes.
@SneakyBagel9376 жыл бұрын
Tapfly looks cool, not sure how id like it over time.
@YuriZahn6 жыл бұрын
I’m not sure if tap to fly would be something I’d try
@dragnhrt746 жыл бұрын
Tap Fly looks like it could be quite useful at times. That way you could focus on what your filming. Love your Vids. Keep on filming!
@xavier_arthur6 жыл бұрын
FergiesRC Jason Like a second pilot & you can focus on the camera......... thanks for watching & sharing your thoughts. FLY SAFE
@streetwise8855 жыл бұрын
How do you smooth out the yaw settings in Tap Fly? After I set them to smooth in EXP, they don't hold in Tap Fly.
@xavier_arthur5 жыл бұрын
You've got to work the stick with precision. That might be the only solution,, thanks for sharing
@panchex24156 жыл бұрын
That are pretty good modes to play with and take great videos.
@84npor6 жыл бұрын
I like this feature. Very useful.
@NY69NOVA6 жыл бұрын
I would try it for fun but I prefer manual flying for the control
@gdhall53116 жыл бұрын
Another good review dXf, I don't know if I would use this mode or not.
@steveg.61396 жыл бұрын
That is a pretty cool feature. I like it. I could definitely see myself using that one. I'm looking forward to seeing your next videos with more reviews. I'm torn, I want to upgrade my drone sometime in the future. I still think that for what I'd be using it for mostly that the Mavic Air is the one for me........ But I'm still thinking about it and your reviews are really helping me too decide.
@xavier_arthur6 жыл бұрын
Steve G. Thanks.....I think next video will be the camera review. Mavic Air is definitely a worthy upgrade :) Thanks Steve & FLY SAFE
@am0oma6 жыл бұрын
What about busy area and many wifi hotspots in the area, how it hold on?
@xavier_arthur6 жыл бұрын
AAA W I've been getting much better results when I put my phone into airplane mode...... it's holding up ok, also I'm not flying far with it.
@Crgardner906 жыл бұрын
awesome feature for sure!
@andrewseal46996 жыл бұрын
Great when working of the coast
@NunoFlyer6 жыл бұрын
Amazing mode.
@mgr55506 жыл бұрын
A small suggestion. Unless the video is about video settings and the like will you please switch off that EXPOSURE WARNING zebra highlight. Its so damn distracting apart from the already jumbled look that the interface has.
@xavier_arthur6 жыл бұрын
mgr5550 Will do...... thanks for the suggestion :) Sorry about the added unnecessary confusion......... Thanks for watching and please don't forget to subscribe
@sparkycorkers11966 жыл бұрын
amazing drone!
@drewdriscoll98616 жыл бұрын
Looks awesome! How did you figure out that the sensors don’t work in that free mode? See you in the next vid!!!!
@xavier_arthur6 жыл бұрын
Drew Driscoll Thanks......I figured it out because every time I hit go in free mode the obstacle avoidance icon at the top of the screen next to the satellites go red...... If you look at the video you'll see soon as I hit go it turns red....... They didn't even mention that in the manual....... Good thing I was paying attention to all my Telemetry so to speak. FLY SAFE.... thanks for watching.
@Doctor_Sin_Tabu6 жыл бұрын
That's my Boy DroneXfactoR! Sharing video mate!
@xavier_arthur6 жыл бұрын
LoL....... :) Thanks Jaime
@314jesantiago6 жыл бұрын
Sooo badddd asssss x. Imma use this with my mavic but dammmmm the air is the shit bro i swear i tell u this all the time but i luv that drone. Everytime i see one somewhere i say the same shit dam j luv that drone i want one. Great video x-man
@xavier_arthur6 жыл бұрын
BIGJOHN 314 thanks John
@failomator42846 жыл бұрын
Nice test
@markmawtazzweimar32226 жыл бұрын
Good vid 👍🏻
@tomasmallaina19446 жыл бұрын
Amazing video!!! By the way, how is your family going?? I love the video. Good job
@xavier_arthur6 жыл бұрын
Tomás Mallaina My Dad is doing great, thanks for asking :)
@craigsaskiatravels45195 жыл бұрын
I'm not sure I'll use this feature! I'll have a go next time I'm out and try it for myself. Nice vids!
@xavier_arthur5 жыл бұрын
Very good for hyperlapse as well, but now that it's trending
@joemarianna59066 жыл бұрын
Tap to fly is cool. I would still be hesitant being around obstacles.
@mathiascelis6 жыл бұрын
Thanks ! Great video Actually a very cool feature! I can see myself using this. It provides a non-professional / learning pilot with a tool to get very cinematic footage ! The black and white lines mean that that part of the image is to bright, right? The little graph, what does that exactly mean?
@xavier_arthur6 жыл бұрын
Mathias Celis yes black and white means too bright ( Over Exposed) The little graph tells you if your blacks and whites are too strong basically...... the graph should not be touching either left or right walls. Thanks for watching
@mathiascelis6 жыл бұрын
good to know ! thanks you :)
@xavier_arthur6 жыл бұрын
Mathias Celis Awesome
@BM-zw7oi6 жыл бұрын
Great vids!
@burningreaper3336 жыл бұрын
good tutorial
@juanfus85c406 жыл бұрын
Nice flight
@xiaotrojan35366 жыл бұрын
Love the Mavic air. Love to win it
@abrahamramirezpujol99696 жыл бұрын
Very useful option
@Prose20K6 жыл бұрын
I can see myself using Free mode in this feature to capture specific shots that would be hard to do manually. Other than that it seems like more of a gimmick.
@mergus22084 жыл бұрын
Cool video!!!
@adaniventurewithdani47796 жыл бұрын
I had no idea it has tap to fly option!
@louthecattv25736 жыл бұрын
Great video...thanks for trying to help me🙂 God bless
@xavier_arthur6 жыл бұрын
Lou The Cat Tv you're welcome Thanks for watching
@tanveershaikhfilms6 жыл бұрын
i know this is sooooo easy but still i love i to fly by my own handling
@rvanhaandel58836 жыл бұрын
I am wondering, how do you guys use all of this familiar music. You have to ask permision or how does it work? Can i do that with any music? Great tutorial, keep up the good work!
@xavier_arthur6 жыл бұрын
Roy V H if you use familiar music, KZbin will give the proceeds to the artist or split it with you or in some cases demonetize the video, meaning they will allow it to play but you won't get any $$$ for it. Also if you only play 14 seconds of music, KZbin won't recognize it.....lol. Thanks for watching, Fly Safe.
@cinematickp686 жыл бұрын
Not sure how I feel about tap to fly. Maybe it’s something that could be better in further firmware updates. I guess it would have to be something I have experience in person, so I’ll be sticking with the controller. Another great video man and I’m looking forward to the drone giveaway. We are so close!,,
@xavier_arthur6 жыл бұрын
Kory Price Sticking with what you're comfortable with is smart :) Yes we're getting so close....... good luck :)
@Chris-ih7xb6 жыл бұрын
Interesting. Not sure I will use it.
@CapturedVideosByGene6 жыл бұрын
i like that drone love to fly it. but i still love my 3dr solo. also good info my brother
@xavier_arthur6 жыл бұрын
Eugene Williams long live SOLO :) FLY SAFE
@makaih2o1656 жыл бұрын
How are u aloud to fly on ny I thought it was illegal to fly there
@xavier_arthur6 жыл бұрын
bigboiman can't fly drones in Manhattan NY :( I was in Queens NY Fly Safe
@RedpillPortugal6 жыл бұрын
epic intro music
@xavier_arthur6 жыл бұрын
Facts :) Thanks for watching
@TuTuChiefs6 жыл бұрын
I finally got my mavic air🤣😍
@xavier_arthur6 жыл бұрын
Hope Taylor Reaves Congratulations :)
@xavier_arthur6 жыл бұрын
Hope Taylor Reaves what color did you get?
@TuTuChiefs6 жыл бұрын
droneXfactor Black looks really sharp😍
@jamesmcconkey54286 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@xavier_arthur6 жыл бұрын
Youre welcome James
@fireflightgvods7926 жыл бұрын
Tap fly is op
@wsol016 жыл бұрын
Nice
@chuckbridgen67854 жыл бұрын
I'm stealing this music for one of my videos! Lol
@SKSVideoGuy6 жыл бұрын
Tap and fly is definitely different.
@NormanRea6 жыл бұрын
Do you worry losing the drone.
@beastnews38776 жыл бұрын
Would never use seems risky to me
@shane828919896 жыл бұрын
Still scary to try this lol.
@derrickjohnpage11046 жыл бұрын
Not a big fan of this feature, too much autonomy being given to the drone, after all you bought it to gain some enjoyment of being a pilot. Even so I am sure there will be a time when this mode could be used to your advantage. Keep up the good work.
@xavier_arthur6 жыл бұрын
Derrick John Page Makes sense......I say fly the way you enjoy :) FLY SAFE
@kuroijukai6 жыл бұрын
>too much autonomy being given to the drone Lol, full autonomy is the main goal and future of the drone industry.
@ajeeq6 жыл бұрын
yeah TapFly mode... easy for the beginner of course..