What Happens When The DJI Mavic Mini Isn't Connected To WiFi? Cellular? GPS? [EXTENSIVE TESTING]

I've had many people questioning what happens when the DJI Mavic Mini doesn't have an internet connection? So, I decided to answer that question today by fully testing what happens when there isn't an internet connection on the Mini.
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00:01:45 - Regular Flight
00:02:27 - NO WiFi
00:03:57 - NO Cellular OR WiFi
00:06:59 - BONUS COOL THING YOU CAN DO W/ THE MINI!
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[@cldavis33]

I work in IT, have for over 25 yrs. I really like the way you troubleshoot and test with multiple variables. Very smart and thorough.

[@arnoldlayne9469]

You have one of the most detailed and organized Descriptions I’ve ever seen.

[@carsonmtech]

Thank you Arnold :) You’re the only person to ever compliment me on that and I really do appreciate it as I do put attention on that but it’s usually unnoticed!

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Who reads descriptions😂

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@@kimjongtrump3493 what's a description, I never read those

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There's like a sentence of description. The rest is all self promotion totally unrelated to the video

[@ReadyUpGo]

Well done. After watching numerous videos for this information and being disappointed time and again, you hit a home run. Thank you. Bravo!

[@1rk1n]

I appreciate a mavic mini reviewer who answered soo many technical questions in such a small amount of time. Truly the most useful video i've seen so far. Thank you!

[@RavindraJoisa_Official]

Thank you for sharing this information. I have seen too many unboxing videos but this is more helpful. I remember a few of them who lost their drone because of the 4th scenario that you had mentioned. Now, I can happily take this Mini drone for a weeklong Himalayan trek without worrying much and all that I have to worry about is taking some extra battery or power bank. Thanks again.

[@dronezoneessex5551]

Great analysis and I also appreciate how quickly and clearly you articulate. So many vloggers drag it out! Only exra I would like to have seen included was the phone in airplane mode but from your tests I dn't think it would have made any difference.

[@russellowen8795]

Perfect video - Thank you so much for answering these basic, but fairly important questions. Much appreciated!

[@SirGambs]

Thank you so much for this. I always love extensive testing with tech you've helped with my buying decision

[@ootbinc]

Great video, just what I was looking for!

[@jean-guycharette2181]

I realize you made this video a year however you answered my request clearly. Thank you.

[@elbatobeach]

Thanks and you have answered all my curiosities,great videos and great tutorials 👍

[@craigwflys]

I actually tried this stuff a few weeks ago and when flying without a phone I believe my range was automatically limited (kind of like in payload mode). Seemed like around 100 ft away it hit an invisible wall. Looking forward to your wind video.

[@AlanPhotosVideos]

Well done! Answering simple questions clearly and precisely! Most of us probably had no idea that an internet connection wasn’t required.

[@mccoy5410]

Even Bebop 2 did not need a Wi-Fi connection. you could turn the Wi-Fi off the Bluetooth off and airplane mode off and the Bebop 2 would still connect fly and give you a video. In my opinion the Bebop 2 and the Bebop 1 is good for 2020 is amazing and the videos too. On a Bebop 2 and a Bebop 1 and another thing I see you 4K is 2.7 K videos but 90% of American Flyers don't have a 4K so anything over 1080p is just the waist. And I don't need China telling where to fly and how the fly this is my country it don't belong to China.

[@trini_boi2414]

Well I already know it don't need internet cause I used a tablet to fly one of my other drone

[@PaddyNinja]

I have always wondered about this, now finally someone has answered the question. That was so cool. Thank you.

[@phorner1983]

Great video as normal. There really are some fantastic KZbinrs when it comes to drone tutorials. Thank you

[@TolKOZAK]

Excellent video. Very informative. One of the best drone videos I've watched to get ready to fly without a phone.

[@Indo_chef]

Great video! So helpful. I've been so worried about these situations.

[@dronmoarigato8488]

Thank you Carson... You have answered all the questions that I need to knowv about this topic.

[@carsonmtech]

Glad to hear it!

[@dreamrestore213]

Answered questions I didn't even know I had.... Great vid 👍

[@handle1196]

Excellent video thanks, very informative, no long intro of rubbish talk. Just got my first drone, the mini so going to go have some fun now.

[@IbaloiBeLike]

Just got thiS mavic mini drone of mine and with your help, Im really gonna enjoy this thing. All the information i needed to know is just being said. Godbless and more power you you sir.

[@ianbrown704]

Excellent Just what I needed to know, Mini on its way! cheers and stay safe

[@WildWonderfulWeekends]

Great video, I like that you thought to power off the controller and drone before testing with no cellular. Thanks for sharing!

[@jonoliver6167]

After watching your videos. I've now ordered mine for delivery on Tuesday. I feel I now have the knowledge to get me a head start. Thank you

[@mab0313]

I ordered one after watched his video as well :p

[@saurabhvartak1992]

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[@JP1970]

I've been enjoying your videos on the mini and the mini 2. Today my brother bought a mini, and I bought the mini 2. Thanks very much! Subbed!

[@shanebarber.4695]

Awesome. Thank you so much for sharing. Have a great week sir.👋👍✈✈

[@FullMoon7]

Thank you, I’ve learn new thing today

[@laughingatoms]

Final tip was surprisingly useful. I do all my main filming on my iPhone 11 so I never get shots of the drone taking off or landing. This seems like a good workaround!

[@carsonmtech]

Yes, that sounds like a great use for this!

[@capspread]

Great test. Also didn't know about the flying without the mobile phone. Thanks for the info.

[@willianfitzuni2209]

Thank you for making this kinds of videos amazing detail information

[@drone2477]

Great vid bro rlly informative keep it up.

[@carsonmtech]

Thank you very much! I appreciate the compliment!

[@pixelproshop9681]

Well done, good demo and presented really well. The best detailed and well presented information.

[@ang8282]

awsome video you answered all my questions thank you

[@noelhogan7289]

Great job 👌 learning all the time. Cheers Carson.

[@MrPlaneTalk]

Great video. I’m glad you mentioned about requirement to be “connected to internet” to unlock Geo Zone. I think it would have been good to also mention about “map-caching.” Some viewers may think they can just whip out theirvphone out in the “wilderness” somewhere and get the maps, and then be surprised when there ain’t no map. Edit your video at the end to mention about caching maps on your phone for the area you want to fly, before you lose internet. (Remember to zoom in to let map populate details). Thanks.

[@edwinhsingmaster9135]

That's exactly what I tried the first time out without success. Hope I can find details on map catching.

[@dcsmith5839]

Thanks for posting.Brand new owner,have fpv quads,wasn't sure of this.

[@4WingView]

Excellent presentation of some very interesting questions Thumbs up 👍👍

[@carsonmtech]

Thank you! I'm glad you found it to be so.

[@4WingView]

@@carsonmtech I don't own the mini. But it definitely assured me this would be a good buy. It also answers question about other drones. Basically using your example I could run same testing on diffrent manufacters. So I'm deeply in your dept for pioneering this testing.

[@Gtbie_]

That answer all of my questions that was very good to know

[@LarryLawrenceshow]

Great video thanks it was very helpful

[@catherinerobson1924]

Very good video. So thorough. Thanks 😊

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Great video...full with info

[@Matykrak]

You put out great information. Thanks

[@abhilashjain863]

loved your video😍

[@HandsONreviews4u]

You are the only one on KZbin who has cleared up this burning question before I buy the thing. I am not a smart phone user but i do us an ipad mini....terrific i have to get that drone.....I mean the Mavic Air

[@edwincordero8]

Great video. Perfect explanation. Thanks

[@xDudeHimSelfx]

I have one and it's amazing! Very cheap for its quality. Very good indeed

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Thank dude that was helpful! Subbed 👍🏼

[@livinglife4921]

Watched your video help me out a lot with my mavic mini thanks very much for the schooling

[@jasonjahnkeinla]

Cool video thx Can't wait to see the wind video.

[@spiralect]

thanks for doing this!

[@andygregory1579]

Excellent video. Going to buy this drone for my first drone do you recommend getting the fly more combo or the normal package?

[@sohailaahmed3154]

I wanted to get it but I wanted to see how to work with it and I saw this vid it was so helpful

[@Blakedec90]

Great vid bud thanks !!

[@reyburn]

Nice content very informative

[@eadjh98]

Nice one! Used to worry what to do if connection is lost! 👍

[@pdtech4524]

No doesn't use internet connection to fly just uses a wifi connection to the controller and your smart device is connected to the controller via cable. I fly in flight mode on my smartphone! The GPS is built into the Mavic Mini. Hope that helps?

[@poydrel18]

I do the same.. I read somewhere that flying in flight mode actually helps improve the range since the phone's wifi and 4g/5g connectivity may actually be interfering with the signal between the aircraft and the RC

[@pdtech4524]

@@poydrel18 Spot on! I've watched videos comparing the the flight range of the Mavic Mini with cell and data off and with then turned back on, there is definitely a significant improvement turning them off on your device ie putting it in 'flight mode'. 😎👍 Also it stops anyone calling you or getting any notifications or updates which might disturb your concentration while flying. 😎👍 My flying buddy left his cell reception on during a long bebop flight, the battery was getting critically low on the drone and it was about to do an auto RTH, just as the FPV signal went off, his daughter rang him the Free Flight Pro app actually shuts off! You can imagine how the call went when he answered it, then desperately tried to start the app, remember his password and reconnect to the bebop, only to find it was still some distance away with 6% battery left, it lands at 4%, he just managed to get it back, it was crossing quite a large lake😁⚠️

[@laurensholthof]

And also, his location isn't preciser when he is connected to his home wifi, in fact, and ip adress is not accurate at all, but glonass/galileio is. I don't get his logic. The only thing that is affected when you aren't connected to wifi/4g is the map, it won't load in.

[@rborman1]

Wow

[@tankbank4821]

PD Tech so it doesn’t use Wi-Fi connection I’ve got a question that won’t leave my mind, let’s say all networks went down and there’s no service at all. Would you still be able to fly the drone ?? Like does it use Bluetooth or something? Or would you not be able to fly it at all since all the connection and networks are gone. Say for instance no satellites no nothing. Would you still be able to fly it ?

[@yashdelcarmen7344]

Very useful and informative vid, kudos to you sir

[@mr.timjohnston546]

well done my man

[@keith2599]

Great video dude...WOW...

[@deepee9601]

Thanks for the information

[@BlendedVinyl]

Great stuff bro, thinking of purchasing a Mavic Mini!

[@carsonmtech]

I'd recommend checking out my review of it here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/g4TKYWqNe5hgpsk especially if you need more info about it/if you're on the fence about it!

[@BlendedVinyl]

Carson Miller I’ve watched many videos about this mavic mini and I was just wondering how well it handles wind in a realistic situation?

[@darkcrystal438]

@@BlendedVinyl common sense says it all mate.. if the wind is max its capability on the ground then it will be double that in the air. Mine CNN handle plenty of wind. All the vids I have seen re mavic mini wind they are flying in far too windy conditions.

[@ivanjdrakov1957]

Get it bro, I really really love my Mavic Mini! I fly it from my balcony everyday - very nice drone, the king of the skies... 😁

[@jali898]

@@BlendedVinyl it doesnt do well ..the range is also poor ..i had the drone for 3 weeks ,its a good camera and very easy to fly . i sold it due to its problems flying in wind ...my ten cents ..get a second hand mavic pro ..i know its old tech but it will fly in a wind and will out range almost any other drone ..good camera and 25 minutes flight time per battery

[@MichaelSmith-jj9jf]

Thank for this .... very relevant to flying in Outback Northern Territory, Australia. No cellar contact is available outside of 25kms of any city/town. I'm using it with no phone sim card.

[@RuiMiguelMarques_Portfolio]

great video and great content

[@outdoorsinontario3037]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@CoasttoCoastDrones]

nice testing ...thank you sir !

[@canadainboy24-graeme91]

Good stuff man

[@rayofsunshine107h]

Best explanation yet

[@silverspork86]

Good vids my man

[@eadjh98]

Hiya again Carson!, I had a few weeks ago where I lost the picture on my iPad 4 mini, as I thought I’d lost the signal, the screen was grey with no picture at all! This made me a little bit panicky but I realised I still had control and landed soon afterwards ! And it was still recording ! I discovered when I uploaded on to my MacBook! 👍👍 Keep up the good that you do and I’m looking forward to your next video!

[@willianfitzuni2209]

Very well detail

[@benjamingetter7712]

You have theee best tutorials

[@billyoldham8894]

thank you for the video very helpful.

[@monojitroy100]

Nice useful stuff

[@douglassmith1112]

Good info thanks

[@NateAndMarjTV]

Awesome video thank you

[@carsonmtech]

Thanks for watching! I’m glad you enjoyed it!

[@iLaeyes]

hey nice video, for the wind test you can borrow some Fan´s to simulate wind.

[@nnsense]

I think DJI gave a LOT of importance to safety and reliability adding a lot of features such as RTH, find my drone, etc. and I think the chance to flight without a phone is to safe your, and your drone, life in case the phone run out of battery and it turns off. You can still flight your way home, this is awesome.

[@ydoucare55]

5:55 - There are 2 different models of the Mavic Mini. The US/FCC version only supports 5.8 Ghz between the drone and controller. The other model supports both 2.4 Ghz and 5.8 Ghz

[@frederickmaniquis757]

Hi Carlson! Nice caption of this topic. I was wondering if not using the cellphone can also be done with other drones such as Mavic Air, Mavic Air 2, or even the Mavic Zoom? I hope to hear from you soon! Thanks!

[@markzanetti6228]

Cell service, much less wifi is rare here in Vermont (aside from large towns) so this was helpful.

[@TheSWADE247]

I haven gotten my mini mav yet it come today but i want say u covers everything when it come this drone i feel i be efficient with knowledge when i get mine lol

[@carsonmtech]

Roy, I really appreciate that! I’m glad to hear I’ve helped you so much in learning to fly! I hope my newer videos will continue to expand your knowledge as well if you choose to stick around! Thanks again man!

[@dk99745]

Carson, great video. I have a question you may know the answer to. When my iPhone XR is hooked up to the remote, remote is turned on and connected to the drone, Mavic Mini, then open up the compass on the phone the compass is way off. I know where North is and the compass shows North about 80 degrees in the opposite direction. I unplug the remote from the phone and the compass on the phone goes back to normal. So weird. I tried 4 times and same results. Thoughts? All firmware, iOS, app are all the newest available. Nice to see you back!

[@julianp2868]

Awe thanks for this, I asked this question without knowing vid was out there. your a cool dude yep I get it now thats what I thought I am not in any way technical.

[@palmtide]

Very helpful.

[@carsonmtech]

Glad to hear it!

[@kangalwhisperermike7126]

Hi I was very happy to find your video and thank you for all the great info. For some reason if my phone cel wifi and 4g is not on, the direction indicator stays red and says check compass or gps on your mobile device. Can you tell me if I'm doing something wrong?Ty

[@ItsZorrillo]

Thanks man

[@amirharris6676]

Good Review

[@gemster18]

Very good informative video Carson, I'm thinking about purchasing the Mavic mini, I had the spark, and I sold it I had two first generation Mavic pros, and I sold those as well so I'm in the market for another small drone. My only gripe, well not my only gripe, but one of my gripes with the Mavic mini is that I wish it had the landing light on the bottom like the Mavic Pro 2. That would be incredible! When you think about the toy level drones out there from MJX, that have the landing light built into it it is just a shame that DJI doesn't implement this feature in this little drone.

[@apolcapones8264]

Nice to know. Thanks

[@jashandeepsinghnijjar]

Thanks soo much bro

[@Airgunhunter-vt8bl]

Love your vids. a few months ago I flew my phantom 3 advance without my phone connected which is easy BUT I flew out to about 500m AND bugger you can’t see which way it’s facing or flying.

[@selfbuiltcampervans]

exactly wat i wanted to know .i always thought it needed wifi and 4g or 1 of both

[@benhafiez]

Wow thank you!!!

[@biggc313]

Great video Thanks bro! Definitely questions I wanted answered. I got my Mavic Mini a couple weeks ago. I was about to buy a mini iPad just so I would have a bigger screen. My 11 max pro is cool but I like bigger. And I was about to buy one with cellular. So would you fly on a iPad with no cellular connection? I know you did a short distance on the video. But would you trust it long distance?

[@carsonmtech]

Totally cool to fly without a cell connection! If you’re ever using the Mavic Mini + iPad & you need to unlock a fly zone, you can always just turn on your phone’s hotspot and connect to that for a bit to do the unlocking. Hope this helps you out!

[@biggc313]

Carson Miller Thanks and keep the great videos coming

[@whopaul]

Nice video

[@reviewsonice9277]

how do you get your camera to point down while flying?

[@pktravelvlogs]

Return to home function is not working in my mavic mini.. Is there any settings? When I click return to home, it starts landing at current location of drone.. My cellular network, internet, gps all on..plz rply

[@vlad-tf9sf]

omg thanks for explaining it to me, I always thought the mavic mini needed wifi guess not yay

[@carsonmtech]

Glad to help!!

[@vlad-tf9sf]

@@carsonmtech could you please answer JDOG STUDIOS question, I belive it's really important, it's in your comments

[@datlaunchystark1385]

I'm so glad that this doesn't have "always online" DRM. :)

[@BudgetProductions]

so if you have no cellular data and no wifi connections enabled, is there a larger input delay into the live feed?

[@eagleeyeviewimages]

Cool video 👍😎

[@carsonmtech]

Thank you!