DJI Mavic Air 2 - How to Use Active Track 3.0 & Set Up - Tutorial and Advice For Great Results

DJI Mavic Air 2 - How to Use Active Track 3.0 & Set Up - Tutorial and Advice For Great Results - 4k

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I have done a bunch of videos about the DJI Mavic Air 2. Most of my videos are about using Active Track. I use this feature a lot for hiking and mountain bike videos. As this series of videos had progressed, I have been asked a bunch of different questions about this drone.
In this video, I will try to answer some of those questions, and show you how to setup and start your very own Active Track video. I will also be testing the drone to see what happens when the drone loses connection to the remote.
This is usually a big concern for some people. Make sure you follow all of the settings I show in the video. Always check your surroundings, and be mindful of other people. Also be sure to follow your federal and local drone laws.
Check out the table of contents below, so you can fast forward to amy section you would like.
Intro
Questions Answered -
Side Sensors - 1:48
Leaving Camera Settings in Auto - 3:05
Drone and Camera Angles - 3:42
Remote Mounts and Backpack Storage - 4:33
Proximity of Drone To Lock On - 6:57
My Settings for a Safe Active Track - 7:53
Active Track Step by Step Tutorial - 11:08
Connection Loss Test (Turning Off the Remote) - 18:22
Final Thoughts and Thanks - 20:43
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@lindamermaid Жыл бұрын

I just got my first drone - the Mavic Air 2. So far, I've been thrilled with how easy it is to operate. I appreciate your walk-thru's of the menus. So many videos are long winded with vague explanations. I've sat through dozens of them without really learning anything except the maker's life story. Thanks!

@uosocal Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much. I felt the same way when I first started using drones. I try to not talk down to people, and make it as simple as possible.

@Lambobuild33 5 ай бұрын

Best video on active track🎉

@user-vg2lw6mv4n 8 ай бұрын

Great content. Gonna use this to track me and my sons on motocross. Thanks!

@paulmatthaeus 3 жыл бұрын

This is one of the best organized, detailed and produced videos on drone operation. Very competent. Well done.

@uosocal 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks.. I try.

@richhadfield12 2 жыл бұрын

I haven't flown my MA2 and I came here for a refresher course. Love the detail of how you explain every detail. Thanks.

@s.p.6130 Жыл бұрын

You should be Flight Test engineer. Well done.

@paulgrant9058 3 жыл бұрын

Great in depth video, without annoying (bad choice of) music, without annoying fashion words (like, to be honest, literally, basically...). Well detailed, well explained, interesting and with great shots of the phone screen.

@ronggrimard9430 3 жыл бұрын

A very In Depth coverage of all of the features about Active Track Mode. It was very informative and I now have a bit more concept about how Active Track works. I have the MA2 as well, now I also will get testing this feature, thanks to you . Appreciate it and I will certainly watch your other videos on the MA2... Keep up the good work.

@dls364 3 жыл бұрын

I had no idea that if you lose power to your controller that the drone will return to home automatically - thanks!! And thank you for the very concise directions on using the active trac features.

@MHSLBAKE 2 жыл бұрын

Great shots !! Thank you for your time explaining

@HighOnViews 7 ай бұрын

I’m so grateful for the Otter Box trick, I have that exact case so this will work for me perfectly. Thank you for sharing

@janvolders 3 жыл бұрын

These tutorials are great for a beginning drone-flyer. Thanks for sharing your expertise...

@dcg929 3 жыл бұрын

Great job, clear explanations and very helpful contents. Keep it up. I've subscribed to your channel.

@putrantoutomo5410 3 жыл бұрын

Just bought mavic air 2. Bump to your vlog. Thank you 👍🏽👍🏽

@uosocal 3 жыл бұрын

It's a lot of fun.

@tourwithalimark4799 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video,, explained the functionality really well and at a good pace,, some of the other videos I have watched focus on the photography,, which is ok but I want to learn how to fly and get used to the menus etc…. Great job

@cherhymefest40 3 жыл бұрын

Very helpful Information- Thanks

@labradorloversdaali8320 Жыл бұрын

Hi bro am from India such a nice tutorial thank you so much i have recently buy drne djia2s thank you thank you so much

@sst4u2 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent! Thank you for sharing

@AndrewSmith-yd8vy 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the clear and easy to follow tutorial mate, I have learnt more off this vid than any other, thanks..

@tubb1es 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! This was great and very helpful!

@Blucenturion344 2 жыл бұрын

Way better than other vids on Active Track, thanks!

@benjaminbrucker4804 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tutorial! I have yet to incorporate my car with my MA2 but I want to do it really bad now!!

@tymb278 Жыл бұрын

EXCELLENT video. Thanks much.

@46StephC 2 жыл бұрын

Thx for posting. Just bought my dji air 2s love it. And I am learning!!

@uosocal 2 жыл бұрын

No problem. Check out the rest of the playlist for any other questions. Enjoy that drone.

@jaisyg 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, very useful tips.

@Texasbluestunes 2 жыл бұрын

Damn your good. Quality video, all the info, and to the point. No fluff or chatter. Subscribed from Texas. Much obliged.

@daddiofilms1540 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for posting, this helps a lot

@11Forty6 2 жыл бұрын

Hey, just got my DJI Mavic Air 2 and this video really helped, thank you!

@ayileenenga9670 3 жыл бұрын

this is the best detailing video on this drone. you definitely have the best video online on this product!!!

@brendateall4021 Жыл бұрын

Very informative! Thank you!

@AdrianMateoDrones 3 жыл бұрын

Hey brother great and very informative video dude. Is always a pleasure watching my drone community growing. I also have the Dji Mavic Air 2 and is an amazing Bird. Keep up the good work man. You have a Big Fan and a Big Supporter here. Just subbed. God bless and stay safe. Thanks for all you do and please keep flying.

@frednorman1 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent video. Now I understand Spotlight better. Thanks

@nusretmustacevic4198 2 жыл бұрын

Appreciate your input bud👍

@californiacruising4190 3 жыл бұрын

Great info, and very helpful..thank you!!

@METFMA680971 3 жыл бұрын

Fantastic video clear with detail explanation mate thank you kindly cheers.

@gilbertopf 2 жыл бұрын

Dude, thanks! The best instructional video in KZfaq.

@mctatar 3 жыл бұрын

thanks, very useful and complements the user manual info

@markhone6449 3 жыл бұрын

Great video and explanation, love it when you turned the remote off I didn’t have the guts to see what would happen

@uosocal 3 жыл бұрын

I was a little worried.

@RobCasebolt 2 жыл бұрын

This is one of the best instructional videos for my new Mavic Air 2S that I've come across yet. Most of the others go so fast and leave a lot of detail out assuming we all know what they are talking about. I appreciate you going slowly when explaining things and have arrows pointing to what you are referring to. I've subscribed and liked this video and look forward to checking out your other videos.

@uosocal 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. I really appreciate comments like this. Check out the MA2 playlist for any other questions. I'm currently making a playlist for the Mavic 3. Let me know if you have any other questions.

@lynnnorthrup8914 Жыл бұрын

That was a very helpful demonstration and with clear explanation. Thanks for doing a great job!!!!!!!😀

@thebecktriplets 3 жыл бұрын

Great video sir. it's probably the first video that puts it in a language I can understand. English.

@chrisrobertson778 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Great info well presented, Cheers, Chris from Australia

@georgepaez4377 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

@beautifulmindbeautifullife 3 жыл бұрын

Super helpful video! Thank you for such a clear and easy explanation. Best one I have watched on this topic.

@climbnride58 2 жыл бұрын

Really helpful, thanks.

@peteandtessTube 3 жыл бұрын

Extremely well done and very professional! You explain what your doing while doing it showing the Fly app screen and the Drone live response. I just got my drone and already learned one lesson the hard way. After a couple successful quick shots my attempt Helix expanded until it hit a tree. It’s really important for a newbie to learn the capabilities and limitations of Active Track and Obstacle Avoidance. I plan to use my Mavic Air 2 to capture videos while hiking and biking to waterfalls and view points in beautiful North Carolina. Thanks again!

@uosocal 3 жыл бұрын

Thank. Hopefully your drone is ok. The drone is great for getting those epic shots while hiking.

@fredmunson8952 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for explaining this.

@uosocal 2 жыл бұрын

Your welcome. Be sure to check out the rest of the MA2 & Mavic 3 playlists.

@squantoesq 2 жыл бұрын

great job, thanks a lot

@hendynz6358 2 жыл бұрын

Great tutorial. I've just bought an Air 2S and had trouble locking active track on me when trying out Quick Shots. Now I know why! I was too far away and as it was after sunset, it was too dark. So thanks for your excellent presentation. I'll try out again today.

@uosocal 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks and good luck.

@arnoldst.martin1387 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome video will be subscribing well explained for a beginner Like myself. to the air 2

@tunkufawzy 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tips, great stuff.From Malaysia..

@terryketcham6199 2 жыл бұрын

Great video, thanks

@jesusbautista2629 3 жыл бұрын

Great video and instructions. helped alot.. Thank you.

@Nismology33 Жыл бұрын

Thanks!! Awesome tutorial

@kellyayotte3072 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for that! Now I'll much less paranoid.

@rickharper2614 3 жыл бұрын

G'day from Oz ( Australia ) ! ... FABULOUS clip Jeff !!! ... I've watched several DJI factory tutorials on ACTIVE TRACK - but they went too quick, didn't show the finer details or "on screen machinations" - and they left me lacking in confidence .... But - your video was EXCELLENT - Thanks ! Biggus ( Rick ) in Orrrrrstraylya ( that's how all my 'Murican buddies say "Australia :) )

@ariel_monaco Жыл бұрын

Awesome active track walkthrough! Thanks!

@ijosephng 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks going to try this out

@azuniga2005 11 күн бұрын

Thank you for the video

@SgtMajor82 3 жыл бұрын

Life is good... and so is this video. Thanks!

@uosocal 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@DroneALRM 3 жыл бұрын

Nice tips! Congratulations from Brasil 🇧🇷

@JanelNabong 2 жыл бұрын

Such a great and detailed video, liked and subbed! Thanks!

@uosocal 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@davidbermudez5387 3 жыл бұрын

Great vid my man, I just got the Mavic air 2 and I can’t wait to start using it for my mtb rides 🔝👊🏻

@uosocal 3 жыл бұрын

It's a lot of fun. You can see so much more of the trails.

@kurtmeyerrose8641 2 жыл бұрын

Well done !!

@ashokvada_thedrifter 2 жыл бұрын

I like your narration , it's quite understandable . Thank you !

@pavlosspyropoulos8420 3 жыл бұрын

Great video man thx for sharing

@filmacionesexpress 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent, i was looking for a good tutorial on this topic and found it.

@uosocal 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks. I have a whole ma2 playlist.

@BisoKuna 2 жыл бұрын

Great Job

@abizizau 2 жыл бұрын

thanks for your explain, how to activate the active track fiture on dji mavic 2

@jrmusan 2 жыл бұрын

Dude, how do you take 13 minutes to get to the freaking point of the video, incredible.

@uosocal 2 жыл бұрын

There is a lot of factors that go into a successful track. Thanks for watching.

@jj8526 3 жыл бұрын

Great concise tutorial..👏👏

@derekdelaney10 3 жыл бұрын

Great video thanks

@marcvanbiesbroeck7276 2 жыл бұрын

Congratulation. Very interesting video and really clear explanations.

@cessna310_pilot3 3 жыл бұрын

Great video! Thank you for the info and taking time to make this video. It really helped me understand more about active track with my Mavic Air 2. I'm headed to Bahamas in a few weeks and want to get some footage of my boat over there.

@uosocal 3 жыл бұрын

Make sure you can take your batteries with you. Some airlines have weird rules.

@cessna310_pilot3 3 жыл бұрын

@@uosocal I'm taking my boat from Ft Myers.

@uosocal 3 жыл бұрын

Nice.

@123boat 2 жыл бұрын

Well explained buddy. Top video and new subscriber 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

@uosocal 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@stianjarnass 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this great explanation👏. I just got the Air 2s. The Air 1 and Parrot anafi didn't track me. I'm hoping for some great shots now. Btw nice car 🤗

@Davidwatkinsrealestate 2 жыл бұрын

Great video !

@stan5949 3 жыл бұрын

Great job👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

@dronentravel 3 жыл бұрын

Very helpful 🤘🏼

@tricarbproductions8463 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent video... great information. I'm a new drone pilot and need this kind of information. I'm looking forward to adding drone footage to my car videos.

@uosocal 3 жыл бұрын

It will add another level to your videos. Super cool angles.

@crisantavlogs7991 3 жыл бұрын

Dude ur awesome

@vickiemedrano4425 3 жыл бұрын

Hey buddy, nice music intro.

@korimlijanice9843 2 жыл бұрын

I have new one thanks for that.

@uosocal 2 жыл бұрын

Enjoy it

@TravelAusOffGrid 2 жыл бұрын

Great video and explanation of Active Tracking. I was wondering, if you are active tracking a vehicle do you need to set maximum flight distance to avoid your drone returning to home automatically? I have just bought an Air2S

@jaxsons3339 2 жыл бұрын

Finally a pragmatic instructor with detailed, step-by-step instructions easy to follow, direct, and to the point. Now a subscriber ! Thank you !

@uosocal 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks. I really appreciate that. Let me know if you have any questions.

@YourreelmemoriesAu 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for these MA2 tracking videos. The more information on how this drone tracks in different scenarios, the better, as from experience, when I’m out in the field I don’t always have time to experiment.

@drandrewclarke Жыл бұрын

congratulations on a great video. without side sensors is bypass a safe mode? I chose hover in case when it comes across a tree it tracks around, facing the obstacle but then hits a neighbouring tree to it's side.

@dreamrestore213 Жыл бұрын

The FIRST MAJOR PRO TIP.... Get yourself a set of fenders.... AKA propeller guards. YOU WILL AVOID SO MANY CRASHES.!

Жыл бұрын

Great video! I sub you. Best regards from Germany!

@uosocal Жыл бұрын

Thanks

@TRexHeliPilot 3 жыл бұрын

Great video. Have you looked into the Skydio 2? I have found it to be much easier to use when mountain biking. Just hand launch it. Put the beacon in my pocket and it follows me. No need to worry about a phone or anything. Only downside I've experienced is it isn't as portable (doesn't fold up) as my Mavic Air 2.

@uosocal 3 жыл бұрын

I have watched a ton of videos on it. Thought about getting one last year, then covid shut down their facility completely. Such a long wait list turned me off.

@AdiAsaf 2 жыл бұрын

Great tutorial to say the least. Just wondering, I've got the Mavic Air and could not notice the poi mode (circling around). Is this only a feature of the Mavic 2?

@dreamrestore213 Жыл бұрын

Bro.... Good Shit..! 👍

@roysoutdooradventures5776 Жыл бұрын

I'm having trouble again. Trying to do a circle in quickshots and when trying to lock on a subject with the green plus sign a warning comes up and says Max flight reached. Adjust aircraft distance and try again. As soon as this warning pops up the lock on disappear. I hope you can help. Thank you.

@jamesfulgham1127 3 жыл бұрын

I love the video. How to I find "Disable Sideways Flight" I don't see it on my remote control.

@uosocal 3 жыл бұрын

It is one of the sub menus.

@ediportnoy295 Ай бұрын

Hi nice tutor ., can i ask one thing ? Can i use apas ( active track ) in 1080p 60 ???

@ericmohlenhoff1431 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the great videos! Quick question...in active track mode does the drone stay at whatever altitude you put it at when you start or does it choose it's own as you fly?

@uosocal 2 жыл бұрын

It will vary distance as you move around.

@socalcyclingclips6351 3 жыл бұрын

seems like i need an otterbox and that first backpack, I was also thinking of maybe getting a container of some sort and cutting foam out to fit the remote and phone perfectly

@uosocal 3 жыл бұрын

Custom making a hard case with a foam insert to cradle the remote and phone together? With a clamp shell like cover would be amazing. That's a great idea. 👍

@socalcyclingclips6351 3 жыл бұрын

@@uosocal thanks dude, yeah something where the top also has foam to sit on the controller ( the parts without buttons) to really keep it wedged in

@roysoutdooradventures5776 2 жыл бұрын

Just got into the drone world after years of flying model airplanes. Your video is absolutely the best tutorial I've seen. I'm in OC also and I practice at El Dorado. Question, when locking on in active track to a car you mentioned to be 10 to 20 feet from the subject. After locking on can I raise the drone to 50 feet and still stayed locked on and have it follow the car?

@uosocal 2 жыл бұрын

Usually you can. Once you start moving, the drone distance can change by itself.

@marslan1 2 жыл бұрын

👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

@CraigHawks 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent video! i subbed. Ok, silly question, but…could one Active track a bird that is flying? (Of course that’s a bad idea…just asking about feasibility) or Active Track another drone?