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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@johncarambat4762]

Nice vid! Thanks for the tips, very helpful.

[@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

[@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 😅

[@jonyvillanueva]

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

[@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.

[@sbvlogs4278]

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

[@writeover8203]

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.

[@writeover8203]

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

[@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!

[@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.

[@johnc4774]

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

[@MrksKr]

Enjoyed this, thanks for sharing!

[@mattitech0755]

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

[@ahmad1012ex_]

Best quality reviewer, cinematography wow

[@JacksonCongdonn]

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

[@dukeshaver199]

Awesome video brother! Keep them coming!

[@stevenbingham3061]

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

[@spyke7uk]

Amazing story thanks for sharing this valuable lesson!!

[@frankd5173]

Glad you got it back. Amazing video as always.

[@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.

[@MrNeilfatmonkey]

Thanks for sharing your experience. Great video.

[@svids998]

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

[@damo250f]

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

[@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.

[@adamdominik7579]

great documentary, thank You!

[@lebavu8260]

Nice tip and great detective skills! Thanks for sharing

[@eternalpupil7474]

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

[@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.

[@jetmartin9501]

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

[@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 :)

[@crookedman9780]

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

[@751510]

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

[@TheVictor0911]

THAT was great, i will be subscribing, great info

[@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 :) !!!

[@coryjeffreys5146]

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

[@davidhbedenham4951]

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

[@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.

[@azmir82ismail]

Thank for the info

[@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 ;-)

[@juleshorse9056]

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

[@fooltimedaddy]

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

[@theurbanlegenduk1760]

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

[@MrCruz-oc8jx]

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

[@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 👍👍👍🇮🇪

[@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.

[@FabienFeub777]

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

[@Praderanoire]

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

[@michaelweeks9273]

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

[@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.

[@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

[@JayOne44]

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

[@shadabvanoo8213]

Excellent information 👌

[@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. :)

[@BeesBugsJapan]

love the videos!

[@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.

[@1known2]

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

[@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.

[@senthu11]

Nice story narration, Your voice is really good😀

[@marvfear]

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

[@Ivcoe]

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!

[@DownSouthDon]

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

[@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”.

[@IAMJRAD]

Great video man! Well done story

[@matizekp]

So glad you got it back!

[@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🎉😮🎉

[@gashman4206]

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

[@MyJeremy79]

Nice video man 👍

[@Oufti1966]

Thank you for sharing your experience

[@sutoto]

What's the strongest wind you think it's safe to fly the mini? In position and sport? Thanks

[@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!

[@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 😉

[@welditjamaica]

Great reviews 👌

[@mssippijim]

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

[@jcloud7]

Great video man

[@caleb_n]

Great video my man, it I have a quick question, what camera do you use it looks pretty good!

[@amandal1473]

Love a happy ending! Thanks for sharing :)

[@PsychoticBovine]

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

[@sannatchaudhry1069]

Loved your narration

[@xDudeHimSelfx]

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

[@junyangng]

This is so cool! Your 2nd recovery attempt is like a proper plane crash recovery. It’s a miracle that you got it back and it still works. However, it’s probably not as reliable as a new drone with the corrosions in it. The small motors on the Mini have a fixed maximum power output, increasing the drone altitude doesn’t increase the drone thrust. Hence, when you fly in sports mode, you’ll see “max power load reached” because the motors can reach its power limit when the rear motors spin much faster than the front when flying forward in sports mode. A drone wind resistance also depends on the power of the motors. Mavic Air is similar in size to the Mini but has better wind resistance because it has more powerful motors. If you do encounter strong winds in the future, decrease the aircraft altitude instead, wind speed tends to increase with higher altitude. Also there’s a trick I learnt from a KZbin video to fly your drone back when there is a strong headwind.

[@michaellacock]

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

[@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!!!

[@ROGERPIC77]

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

[@rudydoyle]

thanks for sharing. we can all learn from this.

[@grantdeisig1360]

Did you not have it set to RTH in case of a lost connection? Or was the wind just way to strong? Also, they have the "find my drone" button. Did you try using it? I'm guessing it doesn't work when you don't have a connection to the drone though...

[@dronefilmsar5605]

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

[@devinotruth]

I ignore the wind warnings on my mini 2 all the time. I send it about 60m up with no issues of returning. This new drone is a beast

[@rsmickeymooproductions4877]

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

[@riverbankfisher]

That was some amazing detective mathematics that you devised to narrow down the search for the lost Mini2 drone based on wind speed and direction. Hearing that you walked right past the drone the day after it crash-landed, yet didn't spot it, inspires hope that my AWOL Mavic 1 Pro fitted with a jumbo battery and missing in action during a 12-mile Litchi waypoint mission last month, may yet show up since my phone numbers are scrawled on the chassis. The over-engineering of DJI drones is a thing of wonder, and seeing that muddied and repeatedly soaked Mini 2 flying perfectly after being subjected to the elements for weeks on end is testimony to DJI's design and manufacturing philosophy. Superb presentation by the way sir. You speak with the measured cadence of a seasoned raconteur, cutting to the chase with none of the usual KZbin waffle. That'll be 5 quid for the free compliment.

[@JosephelLeon]

Thanks. Great video.

[@FaedAhmedArnob]

Greate story man!

[@RCinginSC]

Excellent video production. Extremely professional. Big like 😎 👍