The BEST 4K Camera Drone?! The DJI Mavic Air Fly More Combo Review!

[@willteeyang]

oops. at 1:44 did the wind got your tripod?! ha

[@ksmackvolleyball]

I'll say this much ..... It always comes down to "personal use". The Mavic Air is the one quadcopter that suits my needs the best. Small, portable, with stable video. I will add one observation to the drone technology market. ........ There is a always going to be a "better one" coming along in the next several months. So there has to be a point in time where you have to make the decision to buy one, knowing full well that in a year there next version will be out with much improved features. So unless you are rich and can afford to buy every new version that pops up, then you'll have to settle on one model and be happy with using it for the next several years.

[@TheEverydayDad]

I agree with both points. The air is awesome. And if you always wait around for the best you’ll never get anything! 😁👍

[@ksmackvolleyball]

Wow, that is very difficult to do. I refer to selling used and ancient technology. Personally, I would never buy a used camera, drone, or computer. Cause you know that the newest model is going to be far better and usually much cheaper. I remember I bought my first action cam for around $250. That camera shot video at 720p, 30 fps. Honestly, I could try to sell it, but who would want it? I probably couldn't give it away. Its great that technology advances so fast, but it also means nobody wants the old stuff. By the way, I'm selling my old laptop for $500. It has Windows 95 on it ...... (grin)

[@ksmackvolleyball]

Nope, that would be an inaccurate assumption. I have never been able to afford to buy a drone, and I've never owned a GoPro. However, I buy less expensive action cams that are still decent quality. But I would still never buy a used camera, because the technology would not be as good as it was when it was first released.

[@100cygnus]

A camera that took excellent images 4 years ago - will still take excellent images today. Nothing else really matters.

[@ksmackvolleyball]

Sorry, but that is not an accurate statement. What may have been considered "excellent" 4 years ago is classified as "below average" today. And I am referring to camera technology. This is why everyone gets so excited when new versions come out, cause they blow away the previous models. I have cameras I bought 4 years ago that I don't even use anymore. Who wants to use an old camera that takes 5 megapixel pictures when the new ones get 20 to 24 megapixels. (not to mention shoot 4K video) In the world of cameras and drones, the word "old" means "outdated & useless".

[@NicholasBouchard]

I know you might not like the fly more combo charger because it only charges one battery at a time, but heres the thing: theres a micro processor in the charger base that determines which of the docked batteries has the highest amount of charge, and charges that one to full first, then goes to the next highest, and so forth. This basically gets you back up in the air faster than having a charger that slow charges all batteries simutaneously. Something you may also not know, theres a rubber plug on the charging dock. Pull it out and theres a micro USB behind it. You can update the firmware for the battery through that USB plug.

[@amosjsoma]

Except for owning a couple small toy drones a few years ago, I’m pretty new to the subject. My primary interest is photography so I’m considering buying a Phantom 4 Pro+. The thing that concerns me is what I read in Amazon reviews on DJI in general. About 30% of the people who rate the Phantom 4 Pro+ give it a one or two-star rating. When you read through those poor reviews the one thing that jumps out to me it that DJI seems to have incredibly bad customer service. Would you care to comment on any experiences you’ve had with DJI customer service?

[@TheEverydayDad]

I've never had to use DJI customer service but I've heard its terrible. If you do want a great photography drone DJI really is the only game in town and their phantom 4 pro camera is amazing.

[@mastersinyoutube4405]

I like how you compared the air more towards the spark.i think it’s a perfect choice if you only own the spark and looking for a little upgrade.i really don’t need all the high tech that’s in the Mavic pro

[@TheEverydayDad]

Its absolutely an upgrade over the spark and really doesn't have much to do with the pro other then the mavic name. Oh and it folds.

[@drewkirk1]

I had the platinum pro - loved the quietness, but it was a bit big to transport to some cool places.. loved how far it would fly tho. figured the Air would be a good drone, and when and if they come out with a Pro II, it will be in a market that is a little different so that having both the Air and the PRO II would be more complimentary and less confusing marginal lines between the two as it seems now.

[@TheEverydayDad]

That's exactly that my thoughts are. The Air will be my always with me drone and the mavic 2 would be my bigger drone for better images/video.

[@daniel07l]

You should do a comparison between the dji osmo mobile 2 and the zhiyan smooth q I'm wondering which one to get.

[@TheEverydayDad]

I'll end up doing a comparison of the Osmo 1 and 2 and the Snoppa M1. I had a smooth q and the Osmo Mobile 2 looks very similar.

[@deanw4504]

Enjoying your videos! As a new-to-drones pleb who took delivery of a Mavic Air a week ago, I think I understand the thinking behind the fly more charger design. I think DJI might have set up the one battery at a time solution as a means to keep Airs flying. One battery would charge faster than 2 or 3 so I understand prioritising 1 battery over others in the charger dock. As for the Mavic Air itself: I love it. It suits my use-case perfectly: a high quality video in an ultra compact drone built for travelling? What's not to love? A Mavic Pro would be too big and a Spark just doesn't fold down to the same degree. Keep up the great work!

[@MrTrepTower]

Noticed your tripod fell over on the mavic air rocket shot... Your camera ok?

[@TheEverydayDad]

Oh yeah it’s ok 😁 thankfully when it fell over my camera wasn’t on it 👍

[@messydarkkiller1]

What’s so good about the dji mavic pro having a 1 inch sensor ? What does 1inch sensor do ?

[@TheEverydayDad]

It means you can let more light in and gain more low light capabilities and the ability to have a much shallower depth of field.

[@sogron007]

keanu Romero only the DJI Phantom has a 1-inch sensor. The spark, the Maverick air and a mavic pro Platinum all have the same 2/3 sensor. It's only configured differently. However if you look at the Phantom series: Phantom 4, Phantom 4 Pro Image quality is second to none, because of the one-inch sensor.

[@carlosjaymalinii3936]

Is that a scratch on the air?

[@TheEverydayDad]

Yep, I've wrecked it a few times testing it. I'm not gentle on my gear.

[@tommyg957]

Awesome video, but..... You are missing one super small thing that comes with the drone. It comes with a plug that connects to your battery with a usb connection so you can charge your mobile devices as well as safely discharging your fully charged batteries when something happens that you can’t fly.

[@TheEverydayDad]

I saw that thing and wondered what the heck it was for. I thought it was an individual battery charger and I stared at it for 15 minutes before I realized what it was for.

[@tommyg957]

The Everyday Dad I could see myself using that adapter. Sometimes I can be ready to fly then family things pop up and boom I can’t fly and I need a safe way to discharge my batteries, or I am in the field and need a quick top-off on my mobile device.

[@TheEverydayDad]

Yeah I think it’s a great idea but I’m already frustrated at the battery charging system and finding something I couldn’t figure out for 15 minutes ticked me off 😂

[@Jelteh]

I want to get the spark becouse I dont have €1500 for the mavic but What drone should I buy should I go look for a job and get the mavic pro or should I go for the spark

[@Jelteh]

Becouse the mavic didint look That good

[@jammy93981]

Where did you take this footage at?

[@russellschundler6559]

In my opinion, the lost member of the DJI line is the Mavic Pro. I see the Mavic Air comparing to my iPhone and the P4P comparing to my Nikon 750. One is portable and has great image quality for most applications. The second provides, at the price of size, more features and even better image quality. I love my P4P, but, as is often said, the best camera is the one you have with you. That’s where the Mavic Air comes in. Often the best drone is the one you have with you!

[@billsomrak]

The fact that the OTG cable is "built in" to the Mavic Air means that DJI won't take away that feature like they did with the Spark. When they updated the App/FW to remove OTG cable use with the Spark, I rolled my Spark back to a version which still supports it. (DJI Go 4 version 4.1.15). If you read the "Official DJI Spark FB" page/channel, it seems that every day someone is complaining that they are now getting disconnects (between RC/viewing device) and/or fly aways after disconnection (with the Spark). I'm so "miffed" at DJI for pulling that crap with the Spark that I have an inkling to try and sell it off on eBay. Yeah, the so called "Mavic Air" doesn't have Occusync or Lightbridge 2, but it does have 'hard wired' OTG and a more powerful RC (in FCC mode), so the aggravating disconnects and choppy/pixelated FPV video should not be a problem. I can't tell you how many shoots I did NOT do, because I don't have confidence in the Spark. I trust my P3A 100%, but perhaps 5% trust in the Spark (at best). YMMV

[@TheEverydayDad]

Thanks for the comment Bill. Totally understand the frustrations about the OTG cable. I think all drones at the very minimum should include this as an option.

[@billsomrak]

Yeah ... DJI is being so hypocritical in this case, because prior to disabling the OTG cable on the Spark, they had Ads, on their own website, showing the use of THEIR OTG cable with the Spark, so you would buy a pair of their $500 FPV goggles. The hypocrisy is staggering ...

[@Beakerzor]

It avoids obstacles better than a Tesla! (Too soon?)

[@TheEverydayDad]

The Tesla avoided the whole planet! I don't know if anything can beat that.

[@Beakerzor]

The Everyday Dad lol, well said

[@TheEverydayDad]

😁

[@appledadlife]

Great review as always, great structure and easy to follow!

[@TheEverydayDad]

Well thanks so much!

[@-NateTheGreat]

So really what is the benefit with the fly more package for the Air?? The Spark fly more was a must have. But I am wondering if I could just get the standard Air and pick up an extra battery or two when I need them.

[@TheEverydayDad]

Yeah it’s not really a requirement. I think you’d be fine with the air and an extra battery.

[@51Drones]

I can tell you from experience that the only thing I miss about the combo is the batteries. Everything else is not needed. Ordered 2 batteries the other day.

[@-NateTheGreat]

Other quick question. How much is the DJI insurance as is it worth getting based on their service and turn around?

[@TheEverydayDad]

I always purchase it but I’ve never had to use it so I don’t have any experience to share sorry.

[@Melvn_Vp]

what is that song 4.10 ? title of the song ?

[@juanh1093]

I hope you can help me make my final decision on drones. I purchased 2 drones and each of them flew away with the wind in the trees somewhere. I noticed how small this Mavic Air is, how does it do against the wind? Especially the higher and furthest you fly it. What's the furthest distance you can fly it without losing range? I hope you can help me out with these questions. Thanks

[@ggcyclonerc2708]

How easy to set up the mavic air out of the box?TY

[@TheEverydayDad]

It’s very easy. Download DJI go 4 and it will walk you though the entire set up process.

[@ggcyclonerc2708]

The Everyday Dad Thank you so much sir👍🏼Your very helpful

[@TheEverydayDad]

Absolutely! 😁

[@alfonsosantos8550]

I own the Spark but how do I get DJI to send me a Mavic Air to review ?

[@Melvn_Vp]

What song did you use?

[@NRush2009]

Does it have infrared? If not it should.

[@Parrothed5150]

Is your biggest disappointment the charger? If distance and time aren’t the biggest issue, would you still recommend the Pro over the Air?

[@TheEverydayDad]

If you need longer flight time and want a quieter drone I would recommend the pro. But if you are considering the pro right now this is one of the few times I’d recommend waiting to see if they release something new in March.

[@Parrothed5150]

I think the Mavic 2 may be priced out of my range thou. I have my Spark and my Air is still in the box sealed. I got the fly more and now wondering if it might be better to swap for the non fly more.

[@TheEverydayDad]

Yeah I’m hoping they don’t go overboard with the price. I’m rather meh about the flymore combo. I’m glad I got it but it’s not THAT much better.

[@JetSkiBuyFixPlaySellChannel]

Chuck Ostrom chances are prices will drop when they release the Mavic Pro 2. If you can't wait Costco seems to have the best deal on the Mavic Pro at $899.

[@macquessturdivant4546]

How fast does it go?

[@themasked7384]

You’ve got some great videos!! Very informative and great to watch! Just recently purchased the Mavic Pro Platinum looking forward to making some videos! Thanks again for the content!!

[@TheEverydayDad]

Well thanks so much 😁👍

[@aaronsanders5825]

No one has mentioned ,if you forget to put the feet down the lens cover acts as feet and protects the gimble from hitting the ground.

[@Melvn_Vp]

What song on 4.00 ?

[@JoeyDee86]

It’s 699 now, is this a good deal still?

[@tomtomdawson]

OK Dad, keep the Air-A-paloosa going... We bought Airs and are tiptoeing through the pages... So , short of coming to the central coast of Ca. And flying with us, get us off the ground and into the wonders of nature through your videos.....

[@barryhuizing2804]

Size alone are a very big positive for me along with all that you have already stated, well done!

[@TheEverydayDad]

I totally agree, I’m still surprised at how much they fit into this drone 👍

[@LuckyLukeRides]

Hey man, for your third point about the sensors you used the #2 Gimbal transition again by mistake! Just a heads up haha! Great video though man! :)

[@TheEverydayDad]

Thanks so much for the heads up. I guess thats the danger when you copy paste transition slides!

[@nanaa6281]

great video.. thank you... well i didn't know that air has just one GPS compass basically no redundancy....also there is no gps in the remote controller.. thats why it does follow me just by camera...!!

[@TheEverydayDad]

Yep that’s all very true.

[@link69096]

Shaking issue has been resolved with a firmware update released yesyerday

[@TheEverydayDad]

Thanks for the info!

[@TheColonelJJ]

Haha Love the 'off road' look. Shows you actually fly that little bird! :-)

[@TheEverydayDad]

Ha! Yeah I’m definitely rough on my gear 😁👍

[@MikeSarni]

Nice review....shakinh was fixed in a newupdate today ;)

[@TheEverydayDad]

Thanks so much! And I’m glad to hear they fixed it 😁👍

[@cavaliers60]

The new firmware update fixed the wobble issue. So that’s a non issue now.

[@TheEverydayDad]

That’s awesome! I’m glad they fixed it.

[@Cosaamia]

3 Things the Spark is better. Made of metal and not flimsy plastic, Smaller and can be directly charged without carrying yet another power supply.

[@TheEverydayDad]

I agree the spark is more robust, but I’ve charged the spark directly, it only really works when you’re already back at your house.

[@JaroslavJerryHyll]

Great review really like your channel. Btw i got onyx black too.

[@TheEverydayDad]

Well thanks so much! I hope you enjoy your drone! 😁

[@JaroslavJerryHyll]

Yes but the weather in UK is not very Drone friendly right now.

[@TheEverydayDad]

Dang that stinks! The weather here is turning against drones now too unfortunately 🤗

[@51Drones]

Perfectly stated! Nice job! Can't wait for the Osmo vids!

[@TheEverydayDad]

Thanks so much! I opened it up yesterday and am excited to give it a shot sometime today.

[@slugosrc1256]

I hope your going to keep the spark! It's an original! Thanks Rich

[@TheEverydayDad]

Oh yeah I'm definitely keeping it but I don't know that I'll be using it again.

[@richsr1]

Another top video, great review 👍🏼

[@TheEverydayDad]

Well thanks so much!

[@gregmannos]

Another good video. I see Dustin Dunhill gave you a shout out. Your getting to be a star.. Lol.

[@TheEverydayDad]

Thanks so much! I'll have to check that out you're the second person to mention that. 😃

[@jaybow48]

I think you're not totally sold because of the promised Mavic Pro 2.

[@TheEverydayDad]

I’m totally sold as Mavic Air replacing my spark but not as a Mavic Pro replacement. And yeah I’m seriously intrigued by the rumors I’ve heard of the Mavic Pro 2. 👍

[@darealbrianpark]

Ur drone review is nice and simple!

[@TheEverydayDad]

Thanks so much!

[@CanadianDroneHub]

Nice review , and input

[@TheEverydayDad]

Well thanks so much!

[@RGMGFitness]

Nice Video. Just a heads up to everyone that DJI came out with a *Firmware Update on 2/09/2018* which should address the 'Shaking' in the cold you mentioned are marker 5:34 . I made the firmware update myself on the same day of the release and it appears to have RESOLVED that issue. Here's the link to the firmware update by DJI: forum.dji.com/thread-134268-1-1.html

[@KyleKoehler1]

I SO AGREE about the battery charger. SUCKS!!!! Maybe the Spark spoiled me... but I can't get the batteries to fit in the slots. The Spark charger grabs the batteries out of my hand and plop right into the charger. The AIR charger is just horrible. The charger of one at a time is just horrible. Looking for a new one to come out from somebody else.

[@TheEverydayDad]

I know right, I wish it was better. Sooo frustrating when everything else is great.

[@KyleKoehler1]

I think the engineer that made the AIR charger was the person that came up with the SPARK Fly More bag!!! Both epic fails!!! Now the AIR Fly More bag is fantastic! I put the AIR in it’s little case in the EXPANDING outside zippered pouch. I put the controller where AIR is suppose to go inside (via drawing from DJI) and have plenty of room for everything I need. (I must admit I don’t take chargers with me. Three batteries are plenty for my hobbyist fill. I am think about blowing up the Spark Fly More bag with AIR charger trapped inside!

[@denisbilali]

Nice video, keep up the good work

[@TheEverydayDad]

Well thanks so much! 😁👍

[@niakilledyou-_-9177]

Did you think about getting the camera I was talking about

[@TheEverydayDad]

I think about getting a lot of cameras 😁

[@FenTour]

The Everyday Dad A7Riii ;-)

[@niakilledyou-_-9177]

The Everyday Dad a lot of people ask me to ask you to do a review on it and I wanna see a review on it too that’s all 😀

[@TheEverydayDad]

I got an email today from Adorama talking about upgrading to one by trading in my current camera and I'm fighting myself from doing it. I want one sooooo bad but I just got my Lumix G9.

[@KardosoMedia]

Nice review bud..keep it up

[@TheEverydayDad]

Thanks so much! 😁👍

[@str8channel]

Nice! subscribed sir!

[@TheEverydayDad]

Well thanks so much!

[@xboxasap6369]

Haha you're certainly put it through it paces going by the scratches on the top - you should have left the plastic on the drone Dana would have loved that 🙄

[@TheEverydayDad]

Ha! Yeah it’s definitely gotten beaten up a bit. I’m not easy on my gear 😁

[@Santimotions]

Nice review!!!!

[@TheEverydayDad]

Thanks so much!

[@FenTour]

Another super review. Osmo 2 on the way here too. 👍👍

[@TheEverydayDad]

Well thanks so much! Thats awesome that your's is on the way! I'm so excited to open mine up.

[@FenTour]

The Everyday Dad I do not have the delivery date yet... guess here in the UK it’s called pre-order.

[@TheEverydayDad]

Mine showed up today. It shipped without much fanfare and got here faster then my amazon prime stuff does!

[@FenTour]

The Everyday Dad I look forward to your review, the pricing is so low; hope it’s good for the money. I hope to have mine before I visit New Orleans in March.

[@TheEverydayDad]

Me too, I really want it to be awesome. I LOVE gimbals 😁

[@YTBUCKO]

I really want to buy a 4k drone for cool videos but I have to see up some $money$ so it is ganna take a while

[@TheEverydayDad]

They are definitely worth saving up for!

[@Cosaamia]

The black get dirty quick and you can find it if lost

[@pedrobrazon6610]

but....but i love the fly more charger...:) makes all my gear set up look all high tech and interconnected with also the controller connected to it when i plug it in to my omni ultimate battery, while also hooking up my phone on the USB C and the osmo mobile 2 + the ipad pro on the USB A :D and i still have a spare USB A on the fly more charger to spare, hopedully for when i get those DJI Goggles

[@CoyoteEDC]

less drones, more action cams! - love it all though!

[@Santimotions]

Im from México, but i love your videos!!!

[@julesflorin6384]

But the price though ....

[@TheEverydayDad]

I totally agree it is pricey, there's no two ways about it. But for the drones that are currently on the market this one has the most advanced tech for the least amount of money.

[@julesflorin6384]

The Everyday Dad that is also true !

[@flooperswastaken]

Why haven’t you monetized ur videos?? You should!!!

[@TheEverydayDad]

I have, but just because videos are monetized doesn’t mean there is an ad every time 😁👍

[@david2824]

i want to buy it

[@thefoolersvlogs3286]

Awesome vid

[@TheEverydayDad]

Well thanks so much!

[@elbows29]

Thanks for another great review that makes me want to spend money! Graphic #3 is the same as #2 btw ;)

[@TheEverydayDad]

Well thanks so much! And thanks for the heads up, my normal qc process fell apart apparently for this video 😳

[@JoeDoeOutdoors]

Hey great channel ☺ Keep it up!

[@Manoj.101]

I love drones but India not allowed.😑 Good video.👌

[@TheEverydayDad]

Dang that stinks!

[@sfskater456]

TEDD, I found your PERFECT drone!!! It’s called the Skydio R1! Check it out!!

[@TheEverydayDad]

I saw that one. But it’s $2500! Waaay outside of my price range 😂

[@sfskater456]

The Everyday Dad but it has absolutely everything you need

[@TheEverydayDad]

Yeah except the price 😂 for that much I could run the channel for a long time 😁

[@sfskater456]

Could always ask the company to send you one to review

[@stringsattached67]

i watched a review on the R1 and the video footage wasn't very good for $2500

[@fredjpearce5962]

another good review.

[@TheEverydayDad]

Thanks so much!

[@sipapito]

My favorite is the tripod falling.

[@effie2206]

Yes, great drone, just stop comparing the size to a phone (as many others do), it's more like the size of five or six phones.

[@TheEverydayDad]

Uh...I don’t know about that, I actually just showed it’s the size of a phone.

[@NRush2009]

The battery life should be 30 min tops.

[@richlang3197]

Nice video

[@richlang3197]

How much money do u make from KZbin?

[@TheEverydayDad]

Thanks so much! 😁👍

[@TheEverydayDad]

Enough to keep making videos. It’s a hobby that sustains itself.

[@orhansreview9627]

You have an error in the 2nd specs, you made a mistake and I was wtf, I’m sleeping or what hahaha nice video 👍🏻

[@TheEverydayDad]

What mistake? I'll post an update on my description if I'm wrong.

[@BillUtah]

The Everyday Dad The 2nd thing you like gimbal showed up when you were talking about the 3rd thing. No biggie. Loved the series on the Air. Still thinking but I would have to sell the phantom 3 first . Take care!

[@TheEverydayDad]

Ugh! B roll failure!

[@orhansreview9627]

The Everyday Dad I was waiting for you to make something for I can support you, I’m broke but already start to supporting you in Patreon, keep it going

[@TheEverydayDad]

Well thanks so much I really appreciate it!

[@HZGamingVR]

This is the 3rd video in a row that says MAVIC AIR REVIEW and it is actually a Comparison Video with another drone. I am 100% that people that came here; GIVE 3 FKS ABOUT THE SPARK DRONE OR THE COMPARISON! Here for a REVIEW on the MAVIC! Get it?? MAVIC AIR REVIEW LIKE TITLE SAYS? smh

[@JR_Photography1]

Waving 😂😂😂 Greetings from Austria 👍

[@TheEverydayDad]

I always wave when I do a dronie for some reason.

[@CODBEAST933]

I’m getting one. My wife is going to kill me.

[@jaybow48]

If you want to checkout cold watch Jake Sloan.

[@ruitorre]

Comparing Mavic Air with Spark and not with Mavic pro its nonsense... its called MAVIC air for a reason.

[@samuraistm4425]

yusss thank you.

[@niakilledyou-_-9177]

Heyyyy

[@TheEverydayDad]

What’s up! 😁👍

[@niakilledyou-_-9177]

The Everyday Dad just on your channel like every time and I was just about to ask if you were gonna review the camera

[@iseeitallatl]

🔱THE GREAT1🔱✊🏾

[@jimmythundarrsdrumcoverser492]

Christ ! Calm down!!! lol!

[@jetpipe28]

Dude ... Clean your drones...

[@TheEverydayDad]

I'm pretty rough on them, when I clean them they almost immediately get dirty again so I gave up.

[@YagaGamingYG]

I wish I could afford that 😂😂😂

[@TheEverydayDad]

It’s definitely worth it 😁