DJI Mini 2 DJI Fly V Maven V Litchi

[@WindsweptRobert]

Don't forget to hit the THUMBS UP button please!

[@majiek1304]

Yes. Maven needs to make its interface more clearer and less crowded so you can see where you are flying to more.

[@WindsweptRobert]

It’s all really good and useful info, but maybe shrink the icons 25% would make it a cleaner interface?

[@chefbrittan84]

The maven app is designed for specific cinematic shots in mind. Like planned shots. Not for everyday shots. If that makes sense.

[@meathead2676]

Those rolling hills 👌such beautiful land and history over there... and fought so hard to keep it...

[@WindsweptRobert]

I have a nice wee historical video planned on a local feature. As soon as I get my car back...!

[@NickB_Yorkshire]

Very interesting comparisons Robert. I'm using my DJI Mini 2 with an iPhone 8 and I have the DJI Fly and the Maven apps installed. I use Maven for waypoint missions and for the follow functions it provides, but I agree with you that the DJI Fly app is the cleanest interface, although one feature I really like on Maven is the indicator that shows the comparative alignment between controller antenna and the drone - useful for making slight adjustments if you're experiencing signal issues.

[@WindsweptRobert]

That's a great indicator, Nick, and it's more accurate and reliable the the DJI Fly app's own one.

[@dbua1979]

Great video and comparison Robert! Beautiful scenery as always

[@WindsweptRobert]

Thanks, Danny :)

[@phix1742]

Thanks Robert for this comparison

[@WindsweptRobert]

Same v idea being published again today but highliting the telemetry screens :)

[@dronevideos1617]

Thanks for the comparison, Robert. Very helpful.

[@WindsweptRobert]

The same video is being published later today, this time with the telemetry screens as the main part of the video. (By request from a subscriber)

[@BlairAir]

Thanks for this comparison. I agree with your assessment that each app has its strengths and weaknesses. They are not terribly expensive, but not cheap if its wasted money based on high expectations that the app doesn't deliver. I did see that gimbal twitch when you flew with Litchi. Might have to call it Twitchi, lol. Phil Scraba says Litchi doesn't fly orbits, it flys hexagons! This was some great footage - the light was beautiful, sky and farm land very attractive -and that drone was really mooving. - Ahh, but lets not get THAT started again lol!!!!

[@WindsweptRobert]

Not terribly expensive, i agree John, and I don't mind paying the wee fee to buy them all to show anyone who is interested the differences before they buy. Might help them decide whether one will do them ,or whether they like features of both :) I did have a nice day for this flight. Random weather change that only lasted one day! Anyway, mooving along...

[@ptaylor5014]

Another interesting video Robert, at present i am still only using the DJI fly app but maybe in the future i might try one of these other apps.

[@WindsweptRobert]

The extra features are really worth it, Paul :)

[@exiledfpv]

Great comparison video, Robert!! Maybe some point down the road I might look into these but as of now, I don't even use the extra features in the DJI Fly app. I've never used any of the 'Quick shots' feature....I haven't even used Return To Home (neither pilot initiated or situational initiated). In one of my recent videos, I almost thought about using the circle/orbit feature but ended up just orbiting manually. I thought it came out quite well (especially considering it was my try at orbiting). Hope you and the wife are doing well after your 'visitors' last week. I have to agree with you that is was your 'buddy', the ranger who instigated the police visit. Looking at the analytics of both videos shows how much traffic they've attracted. It's kind of sad and pathetic that it's the 'drama' that draws viewers in rather than all of the educational content you've produced. Whether it's been learning about the reliability and features of the Mini 2 (or the DJI FPV and the Mini 3 Pro) or learning Scottish history (Sawney Bean has been one of my favorites of your videos), I find this type of content more fulfilling than the confrontational ones. Keep up the great work and thanks again for all you do!!!

[@WindsweptRobert]

I think that for owners of the mini 2 who want the extra functionality that these 3rd party apps can provide (tracking, Waypoint missions, Geofencing) my video comparisons should prove helpful :) We are doing ok. My wife is a wee thing and is still a bit upset, but we're doing better, thanks for caring :) I am also really disappointed that it takes confrontational videos such as the ranger video and the police video to gain a decent number of views. It's no wonder that so many new 'audit' channels are created every week. I spend days/weeks creating a video - like the Sawney Bean story, and it gains so few views that my out-of-pocket expenses creating that video make me much less likely to create more of that type. So much easier just to point a camera at someone and pick an argument with them, upload the video (no editing required) and gain tens or hundreds of thousands of views. I often wonder what the point of my channel is :(

[@dougie-shaw]

@@WindsweptRobert Chins up Mr and Mrs Windswept , you were sadly targeted by a vindictive individual and it,s unlikely that any further mention or action will be heard . Also sad is the current culture of social media and it,s viewers ....it,s the " shock and awe " videos that viewers enjoy 😪😪. Whilst this video and some others are way above my head as a novice flyer , I like other subscribers enjoy them , for what we can learn , and eventually try with our drones . As always , a thumbs up to all your videos , keep em coming , cheers 👍

[@WindsweptRobert]

@@dougie-shaw Thanks, Dougie. Your support and kind words always spur me on. I'm not sure I'd agree with you that this video is way above your head, it's just showing a comparison of some other interfaces that do the same thing as the DJI Fly app, but with a slightly different look, and a couple of extra features. WELL within your capability to follow ;)

[@Kanailad]

Hi Robert, good video, but I think it would have been much better if you had the phone screen as the big picture and the footage in the small screen, then we could have seen the different screens better 😀

[@WindsweptRobert]

I did consider that, Kanailad, but I felt that showing the big screen for each flight would be better because THAT is the footage you want to see so that if there is a difference in the flight characteristics, it will be apparent in the footage. In the end, it's the footage we want to see, not the telemetry (unless it's a test video)

[@Kanailad]

Maybe another video showing the user interface up close, as the actual footage will always be extremely similar as you not changing the camera , good work though, appreciated 👏

[@WindsweptRobert]

@@Kanailad You make a reasonable point. Perhaps publishing a video showing the telemetry screens is not a bad idea. i can make some editing changes to this video and publish it tomorrow :)

[@Kanailad]

Top man many thanks 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@WindsweptRobert]

@@Kanailad I aim to please ;)

[@petermainwaringsx]

I would love to have Maven on Android but I believe it's still not available. From an early video that you did, it has features the other two don't, in particular setting a geofence. Thanks for another great video Robert.

[@WindsweptRobert]

Thanks, Peter. I don't think we'll see maven for android anytime soon.

[@mickeytheviewmoo]

Great video Robert. What have you done to your pullover? Looks likes you have half your dinner on it.

[@WindsweptRobert]

That's the result of climbing over fences, squeezing between hedges, and being out in the countryside!

[@ericwatt1447]

Hows things see your still enjoying the flying

[@WindsweptRobert]

Haven't been out for a couple of weeks, Eric. But new video being posted tonight :)

[@ericwatt1447]

@@WindsweptRobert Thank for replying Same as me i have not been out of action after the wife passing away on the 10 of August my mojo gone don't know it am ever going to get it back. Keep your videos coming you have changed from when you first started Your helping a lot off people now so keep it up Merry Christmas to you and yours and to all your viewers on here OUT

[@bigsighmusicdroneblogs1843]

Another great test and video i was thinking of litchie but only for waypoints shame that's all i need litchie for thnx for sharing

[@WindsweptRobert]

Aye, but that one feature is, in my opinion, worth the small fee for Litchi :)

[@bigsighmusicdroneblogs1843]

Cool il look at this then , need to do this when i go to Cyprus over the buffer zone iv got property ther i cant get to kzbin.info/www/bejne/qYjciGxmfr6jsNE

[@B0M0A0K]

Nice video, I particularly like your choice of backing music. I'm in the process of learning Litchi at the moment having been a Maven app user in the past.

[@WindsweptRobert]

Thanks:) What made you switch from Maven to Litchi?

[@B0M0A0K]

@@WindsweptRobert It was purely a device based decision. I had been flying with iPad Mini 4 and then Mini 5, but the screen brightness on both was abysmal. I even tried making a sunshade, but eventually gave up and moved to an android tablet. It's been great! I also lost my first drone while flying a Maven mission and never really trusted it after that. I have created and tested many Litchi missions that were quite close, just so I could build trust in the product before going any further.

[@WindsweptRobert]

Interesting. I don't suppose you have any footage/telemetry/flight data for your lost drone while using Maven, do you? I'd be VERY interested to study that and perhaps create a video around it :)

[@TheGiokink]

Hi Robert. Do you know if using 3rdparty apps would invalidate any guarantee or refresh cover?

[@WindsweptRobert]

I think it would not, but you’d be safer contacting dji

[@MyMiniDroneLife]

Great Videos Robert!

[@WindsweptRobert]

Thank you :)

[@mrredMavicair]

Enjoyed the views and music 👍 , cheers

[@WindsweptRobert]

Same view 3 times, but I changed the music for you, mr red ;)

[@mrredMavicair]

@@WindsweptRobert lol 🤫 thanks very much 👍 . All the best

[@williamlorimer060867]

😂😂😂😂 out at Ibiza just now and you’re adverts are in Spanish as soon as get my mini 3 I’ll be trying out this apps 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿👍

[@WindsweptRobert]

Viva Espania!

[@alanjm1234]

I use an Android phone, so can only use Litchi and Fly. I find some of the additional features on Litchi really useful, but I won't be deleting the Fly app. Why would you? For the times I'm not using the features that Litchi brings, I'll use Fly anyway.

[@WindsweptRobert]

Aye, I didn't mean to suggest anyone should DELETE Fly - you'll need it for updates anyway - I was merely suggesting that people could use one or both of the 3rd party apps as an alternative interface to use when flying the mini 2 :)

[@gmivisualsjason3729]

Does Litch still warn of restricted flight zones.

[@WindsweptRobert]

It didn't in this case. I often get a warning (but not always) with the DJI Fly app because I live fairly close to Prestwick Airport

[@buildingsbyair]

which app' is your favorite?

[@WindsweptRobert]

Maven for the track and Geofence, Litchi for the Waypoint Mission feature.

[@johnwalker1]

Thanks mate great content Professional again V Los always in sight But no signs of the boys in blue Thanks John from gods county barnsley

[@WindsweptRobert]

I have a feeling they're going to be trying to get me for anything.

[@martinadams5893]

Will this work with mini 3?

[@WindsweptRobert]

Neither Maven nor Litchi will work with a mini 3 Pro. Only Dronelink works with mini 3 Pro, and only if you have a DJI RC Pro.

[@martinadams5893]

@@WindsweptRobert I’m waiting for a mini 3 not pro.

[@barriewilliams4526]

Interesting. Maybe DJI will upgrade their app........

[@WindsweptRobert]

They usually do. Just takes some time :)

[@Expprods]

Litchi is the best option

[@WindsweptRobert]

Not if you use iPhones.