A J Posted at 12-2 05:36
Very much a bonus for me too

I totally get that.
Latest development from NL : some cities have joined a taskforce to 'take back rights over their skies'...
Serious drone pilots see this as a big issue for their hobby since it will mean more restrictions for drones.

Great video AJ.. I was stunned on what MM2 are capable of doing especially the zooming function for which can't be performed with MM..

Taken Flight Posted at 12-2 05:51
boooooooo!

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Montfrooij Posted at 12-2 06:19
I totally get that.
Latest development from NL : some cities have joined a taskforce to 'take back rights over their skies'...
Serious drone pilots see this as a big issue for their hobby since it will mean more restrictions for drones.

Interesting developments by the sound of it

Superfly- Posted at 12-2 06:46
Great video AJ.. I was stunned on what MM2 are capable of doing especially the zooming function for which can't be performed with MM..

It's a very impressive drone and video from Dustin (obviously not my vid)

A J Posted at 12-2 10:07
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A J Posted at 12-1 08:09
I always enjoy his vids

Agree, he always does a great job.

DowntownRDB Posted at 12-2 12:34
Agree, he always does a great job.

It is easy to forget what he did in this vid - he placed a drone weighing c.240g nearly three miles away from his position in a moderate breeze with no signal issues at all and got it back to his hand in one piece with plenty of juice spare...

That would ordinarily be regarded as a very successful range test but this is a man who put a Mavic 2 Pro more than six miles away and landed it at his feet on 0%. People want a repeat of that nail biting moment but forget he buys these drones with his own money and it is hard to balance that nail biting moment and actually losing the drone.

I'd like to see someone test the Ocusync range on a one way trip, so a return flight doesn't have to be factored in. Has anyone done this? They could drive 3-5 miles away from their home, and then fly the drone to their house for a secure recovery later. That way we know the full range of the Ocusync.

DGCA3 Posted at 12-2 14:47
I'd like to see someone test the Ocusync range on a one way trip, so a return flight doesn't have to be factored in. Has anyone done this? They could drive 3-5 miles away from their home, and then fly the drone to their house for a secure recovery later. That way we know the full range of the Ocusync.

Good idea

A J Posted at 12-2 10:08
Interesting developments by the sound of it

Interesting it is. Not really positive for 'us'.
But I get their point.
You don't want drones flying all over the place in congested areas.

Montfrooij Posted at 12-3 00:06
Interesting it is. Not really positive for 'us'.
But I get their point.
You don't want drones flying all over the place in congested areas.

It's a difficult piece of tech to regulate. So many variables for authorities to take into consideration.

A J Posted at 12-3 00:40
It's a difficult piece of tech to regulate. So many variables for authorities to take into consideration.

I have pulled the trigger.
I'm off the fence.
If all goes well, I should be up and flying soon

Montfrooij Posted at 12-3 00:41
I have pulled the trigger.
I'm off the fence.
If all goes well, I should be up and flying soon

So I've seen - good for you mate.

Do you have a spare USB-A to USB-C cable and a 18w charger? You only get the one with the fly more combo so have to charge the batteries and remote separately. I suggest getting another charger and cable to charge the RC simultaneously if you haven't or you'll spend most of day 1 waiting for batteries to charge. I had two chargers for my MA2 but kept one back knowing I would be getting the Mini 2 after selling it and needed it for the remote. You can buy the cheaper 18w mini charger from DJI too (its £14 here).  

A J Posted at 12-3 00:50
So I've seen - good for you mate.

Do you have a spare USB-A to USB-C cable and a 18w charger? You only get the one with the fly more combo so have to charge the batteries and remote separately. I suggest getting another charger and cable to charge the RC simultaneously if you haven't or you'll spend most of day 1 waiting for batteries to charge. I had two chargers for my MA2 but kept one back knowing I would be getting the Mini 2 after selling it and needed it for the remote. You can buy the cheaper 18w mini charger from DJI too (its £14 here).

I don't have a 18w charger as of now, but I'm probably going to buy some accessories later on (this time only when I know I need them, not when I think I need them )
The cable should not be a problem

Montfrooij Posted at 12-3 00:53
I don't have a 18w charger as of now, but I'm probably going to buy some accessories later on (this time only when I know I need them, not when I think I need them  )
The cable should not be a problem

Wise decision.
All I have (in addition to the fly more combo and my massive iPhone) is a sandisk extreme pro 128gb micro sd card with 3.0 reader, PGYTech advanced landing pad (though I mainly hand launch and catch these days unless it's windy), the official DJI sunhood (not that I use it anymore as the iPhone 12 Pro Max is 800 nits) and the extra cable and charger. Thats it. I'm not going to bother with ND filters as the gimbal is too delicate IMO.

A J Posted at 12-3 00:58
Wise decision.
All I have (in addition to the fly more combo and my massive iPhone) is a sandisk extreme pro 128gb micro sd card with 3.0 reader, PGYTech advanced landing pad (though I mainly hand launch and catch these days unless it's windy), the official DJI sunhood (not that I use it anymore as the iPhone 12 Pro Max is 800 nits) and the extra cable and charger. Thats it. I'm not going to bother with ND filters as the gimbal is too delicate IMO.

From all the extra stuff I bought on forehand for my MP I only used the SD cards (of course) and stick protector.
The landing pad, drone pouch, tab holder, ND filters (very sometimes), spare props and lens hood seemed like a wise purchase, but....
Were not used at all (or only a few times)

Montfrooij Posted at 12-3 01:04
From all the extra stuff I bought on forehand for my MP I only used the SD cards (of course) and stick protector.
The landing pad, drone pouch, tab holder, ND filters (very sometimes), spare props and lens hood seemed like a wise purchase, but....
Were not used at all (or only a few times)

Yep - micro SD card, landing pad and a second charger/cable with the fly more combo and that is all you will need unless you intend to fly indoors (which I don't) then get the prop guards.

A J Posted at 12-3 01:06
Yep - micro SD card, landing pad and a second charger/cable with the fly more combo and that is all you will need unless you intend to fly indoors (which I don't) then get the prop guards.

I sold my landing pad about a year ago, as I never used it (and when I needed it, I found it too light and it would not stay on the ground)
So I reverted to hand landings....
But maybe I decide if I need one with the smaller MM2

Montfrooij Posted at 12-3 01:10
I sold my landing pad about a year ago, as I never used it (and when I needed it, I found it too light and it would not stay on the ground)
So I reverted to hand landings....
But maybe I decide if I need one with the smaller MM2

The PGYtech advanced pad is great - it folds down into the size of a piece of A4 paper, does not require any stakes to secure it and it has never moved from it's position every time I have used it - even in gusts.

Montfrooij Posted at 12-3 01:10
I sold my landing pad about a year ago, as I never used it (and when I needed it, I found it too light and it would not stay on the ground)
So I reverted to hand landings....
But maybe I decide if I need one with the smaller MM2

This one

https://store.dji.com/uk/product ... ad-advanced-version

A J Posted at 12-3 01:17
This one

https://store.dji.com/uk/product/pgytech-drone-landing-pad-advanced-version

I have to say that looks very good.
I will put it on the watchlist and find out if I need it.

A J Posted at 12-3 01:16
The PGYtech advanced pad is great - it folds down into the size of a piece of A4 paper, does not require any stakes to secure it and it has never moved from it's position every time I have used it - even in gusts.

Is it heavy enough to push down some vegetation?
(I struggled to keep the previous pad flat if there was stuff underneath like high grass etc)

Montfrooij Posted at 12-3 01:21
I have to say that looks very good.
I will put it on the watchlist and find out if I need it.

The profile of the Mini 2 is incredibly low to the ground mate - millimetres in fact. You will need a pad if not hand launching or taking off from something as flat as a table.

Montfrooij Posted at 12-3 01:21
Is it heavy enough to push down some vegetation?
(I struggled to keep the previous pad flat if there was stuff underneath like high grass etc)

I wouldn't place it on tall grass but any field is perfectly fine

A J Posted at 12-3 01:31
I wouldn't place it on tall grass but any field is perfectly fine

There have been a few occasions when I needed one.

Mainly in the woods in Sweden. When I was standing on a gravel road that was overtaken by nature to some extent.
It was hard to find a clear spot as there was grass coming through.
Not like the average green stuff you find in a backyard, but longer and only a couple of long blades.

A J Posted at 12-3 01:30
The profile of the Mini 2 is incredibly low to the ground mate - millimetres in fact. You will need a pad if not hand launching or taking off from something as flat as a table.

That is my thought too.
So I might be placing my second order soon (charger and pad) but we will see!

Montfrooij Posted at 12-3 01:38
There have been a few occasions when I needed one.

Mainly in the woods in Sweden. When I was standing on a gravel road that was overtaken by nature to some extent.

Just press it down hard before placing the drone - it has a bit of weight to it

Montfrooij Posted at 12-3 01:39
That is my thought too.
So I might be placing my second order soon (charger and pad) but we will see!

This is the charger

https://store.dji.com/uk/product/dji-18w-usb-charger?vid=84861

A J Posted at 12-3 01:44
This is the charger

https://store.dji.com/uk/product/dji-18w-usb-charger?vid=84861

Thanks a lot!

A J Posted at 12-3 01:43
Just press it down hard before placing the drone - it has a bit of weight to it

Maybe this one is capable indeed!

A J Posted at 12-2 13:45
It is easy to forget what he did in this vid - he placed a drone weighing c.240g nearly three miles away from his position in a moderate breeze with no signal issues at all and got it back to his hand in one piece with plenty of juice spare...

That would ordinarily be regarded as a very successful range test but this is a man who put a Mavic 2 Pro more than six miles away and landed it at his feet on 0%. People want a repeat of that nail biting moment but forget he buys these drones with his own money and it is hard to balance that nail biting moment and actually losing the drone.

He's a lot more daring than I am and also a much more skilled pilot.  I don't blame him for not pushing it to the max, especially since he buys his drones and they are not given to him.

Montfrooij Posted at 12-3 02:52
Thanks a lot!

Montfrooij Posted at 12-3 03:00
Maybe this one is capable indeed!

I’m very happy with (when I need it)

DowntownRDB Posted at 12-3 06:21
He's a lot more daring than I am and also a much more skilled pilot.  I don't blame him for not pushing it to the max, especially since he buys his drones and they are not given to him.

He has got nerves of steel

A J Posted at 12-3 06:59
I’m very happy with (when I need it)

I have stored it for future reference!

Montfrooij Posted at 12-3 07:53
I have stored it for future reference!

Thanks for sharing!

videoeditman Posted at 12-3 11:20
Thanks for sharing!

You’re welcome (not my vid though)

Nice video! Thanks for sharing, AJ.