DJI MAVIC AIR: How Active Track Really Works!

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Here's all the details on how Active Track really works on the new DJI Mavic Air. Does it follow properly? And with both the remote and the phone? Also, what features are missing compared to the Spark and Mavic Pro? I dive into the catches around features like follow-me and dynamic home point updating, plus, plenty of sample footage. Enjoy!
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@hiflyer53qwc 4 жыл бұрын

watched this way back when I got my Air. You did a super job but alas my memory's not so hot so I had to come back today...many thanks for a great job on your part!

@StusReviewsUK 6 жыл бұрын

Great video! Just what I was looking for 👍

@TheDonchileno 6 жыл бұрын

Thx for the honest review!

@nanakeyks 6 жыл бұрын

Dude, your review is super detailed which most people are missing out on. 10/10. Still waiting for DJI to release a drone I can take skiing.

@HardwareG33k 4 жыл бұрын

Curious, what stops you from doing that with the Mavic Air? It's a use case I'm considering.

@TheVirtualSherpa 4 жыл бұрын

HardwareG33k in my experience, the drone can’t keep up with you so the active track will stop because it loses sight of you.

@jayanator Жыл бұрын

@@TheVirtualSherpa The mavic air also seems to not descend as you descend. So it remains at the same altitude as you descend the mountain, meaning that after about 300m of downhill skiing, the drone is that far above you, you look like an ant.

@brucecava 5 жыл бұрын

That was an absolutely fantastic description of how to use active track and its limitations. You are a very good teacher.

@RobertStanfordCambridgeUK 6 жыл бұрын

Loved the honest review, there is a lot of hype out there and its good to get a factual review.

@Tjack123 6 жыл бұрын

Excellent video. Well shot and produced and very detailed. Thank you for this.

@jeffford1771 6 жыл бұрын

Incredibly informative video. Explained everything I'd want to know about Active Track 👍

@ganantharaja 2 жыл бұрын

Very well explained, Thanks

@Andrew.Stuart 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video and what a lovely spot too.

@bikeequality8509 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for another good video.Ive had the drone for some time but never used this feature... this was very helpful!

@kylebard 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the detailed examples of active track. Saved me hours of painful trial and error.

@nelsaadi 4 жыл бұрын

Great video. Thanks

@VennyAlub 6 жыл бұрын

Just ordered my Mavic Air. Plan to take it on my bikepacking trip across Nebraska. Thanks for the indepth review!

@markormesher4802 5 жыл бұрын

Great! Stunning scenery.

@Pjdeximo 5 жыл бұрын

Very nice video, tnx!!

@SummertimeRaw 6 жыл бұрын

Really interesting overview. Thanks v much.

@ksmackvolleyball 6 жыл бұрын

Great video! The best tests are done in real world conditions where the average person will be trying to use the quad to record themselves. For me personally, I do alot of running and biking so buying the Mavic Air would include the activity you did in this video. Its great to see the potential results you'll get before buying the product. Its nice to know what you CAN do, as well as what you CAN'T do with it. Good job!

@tigerace351 4 жыл бұрын

Great video. Very well explained and thorough. Thanks for sharing for all of us new to DJI drones.

@thellteller4723 8 ай бұрын

it´s a painstikingly presented job, congratulations! it helped us a lot. keep smiling and be happy.

@tony_vela 3 жыл бұрын

excellent review, great work!

@99v8cobra 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks, helped me learn a bit about my Mavic Air

@tonyhetherington9395 5 жыл бұрын

Fantastic video - thank you. I'm a keen cyclist, just bought a Mavic Air and was googling the best way to do such shots. Saw the title and hadn't realised it was you! (have been following your website for ages). Really detailed, really useful; thanks.

@HiHai 6 жыл бұрын

Absolute quality video.

@DashDrones 6 жыл бұрын

Cheers for sharing, extremely valuable information! :) subscribed

@EuropeanDiarybySiyadRawther 5 жыл бұрын

Great idea bro thank you

@joentabetha 6 жыл бұрын

Great video thanks!

@sahazadshad 6 жыл бұрын

I like your reviews. You are very honest with it. Thanks

@popitn2nd 6 жыл бұрын

Beast mode at the end!

@4kdronefootage178 3 жыл бұрын

Great tutorial

@spencerbass7142 4 жыл бұрын

Good video.

@HiHai 6 жыл бұрын

Your video is really useful.

@Ismailhakansenocak 3 жыл бұрын

thank you for the video, appreciate it.

@gerritpuddig 6 жыл бұрын

I am really impressed how professional and thouroughly you are goi8ng through all the important and relevant Points! Thanks for being the only one going into Detail... one may say: you are going where nobody has gone before... ;)

@robertl.4675 4 жыл бұрын

Very thorough presentation. Simply amazing how you can think, talk, adjust your settings and ride your bike... at the same time! Great job and thanks for the very useful information!

@CAPTAINDRONE798 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the informative review. A lot of reviewers who are popular DJI fan boys tend to just say "this drone even cures glaucoma and hair loss!", so nice to see an honest, informative video. I think you also unknowingly demonstrated how fragile the gimbal is because your video was showing some serious gimbal twitch issues.

@THATDAYNYC 6 жыл бұрын

CAPTAIN DRONE hair loss and glaucoma? 😂😂😂

@gavsmith1980 6 жыл бұрын

I've seen Brock spam this elsewhere, and I can't work out why.

@AlexManMe 5 жыл бұрын

On the subject of Glaucoma, I have it which means my vision is very limited, but I can still see enough to appreciate drone footage, but not good enough to see a drone in the sky. Which drone has the best autonomy? Active track, follow mode, object avoidance, and return home.

@JunaVisual 5 жыл бұрын

nice honest review :)

@JamieHines 5 жыл бұрын

Hey thank you for the video very very informative and helpful. Just got my mavic air a week ago. I hope they may be released some kind of updates for this coming soon. I was really hoping this activtrak would work a lot better with just a phone only especially when I do trail running would be nice for it to follow me without holding the controller and phone. But like your advice I may just do quick beer all segments set it down run my segment go back and get it.

@glideman 6 жыл бұрын

Great review, very helpful as a potential buyer 👍

@renatocorpaci 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you guy, Your video is still useful. We tried all day long yesterday to use “active track” profiling and spotlight on a motorcycle, with no results. It simply did not recognize the motorcycle as a target, but we did not try drawing a box around it. Now that I have seen your highly informative video, I will try it, also wearing a reflective vest. It might work. Who knows?

@Schmavie 5 жыл бұрын

Very helpful :-)

@AmandaCardona 6 жыл бұрын

my question is , which app I should down load, there's a few. and thank you for your imformative video.

@wadimovich 6 жыл бұрын

Cool! Thanks!

@joeboudreault4351 5 жыл бұрын

Great video, Rainmaker. I think this stuff only should be tried after we have practiced a lot with our Air drones! I was wondering how you (and other tutors) do the voice track to this drone video here? Pinnacle Studio... Well done. Thanks!

@peterrod5239 5 жыл бұрын

thank you usually when DJI sends a a drone for testing and reviews is sort of bias favoring the company. yours was on point.

@raneroandres 4 жыл бұрын

*I completely agree with this comment*

@Dcrainmaker 6 жыл бұрын

Hi All! Hope you enjoy the first video in the Mavic Air series. Note that I did about a dozen Active Track tests, so while there was some unexplainable gimbal twitch on one test run (the first long test you watch), you see the rest of the video snippets (before and after), are just fine. It's unclear why that single run had wonkiness, but it's not something I've seen on any other test runs. Like anything else I test, I show the good, the bad, and the ugly. Far too many people on KZfaq try and sugarcoat things and pretend oddities don't exist. As noted, the vast majority of the time it's great, but sometimes it's just not perfect.

@marty131 6 жыл бұрын

I wonder if the drone was in "sport" mode at the time? (can it even be in sport mode and active track simultaneously?).

@Dcrainmaker 6 жыл бұрын

Nah, sport mode is auto-disabled when in Active Track.

@sebastienjurkowski 6 жыл бұрын

DC Rainmaker , have you found a way to remove those z axis rotation, looks that the gimbal doesn’t compensate for it. I would get one but I will film in windy places and don’t want to have to stabilize digitally all the footage. Thx

@the-troublemaker 6 жыл бұрын

Great Film but i have a question: why my little flying chinese toy don't fly higher than 250 meters in Shenzhen? the radio signal breaks off kzfaq.info/get/bejne/bpeBZZyVzpbIloE.html

@Hackitize 6 жыл бұрын

DC Rainmaker looks like FPV instead of follow mode in the gimbal setting

@nerdotv 6 жыл бұрын

Love the Seat Take off!!!

@lylemartinjr1979 6 жыл бұрын

Great video sir. I am looking into get the DJI Mavic Air for some fitness videos. Is the drone capable of getting a lot closer to the subject/object and do I have to be holding the phone/controller at all times? Thank you

@rapaent 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the awesome video tutorial!! I have a question; While in the Active Track modes will recording automatically turn on when you hit GO? Thanks again for the awesome video. Ray

@BrunoBostick 5 жыл бұрын

pretty good video

@RealtyEmpireLLC 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome video. Can you please tell me which editing software you are using to label the video? At 15:13 you make notes of the warning regarding max flight. I have been trying to get this feature for real estate videos. Much thanks!

@AdiAsaf 2 жыл бұрын

Great video thanks. Do you use the standard DJI controller? Think I've noticed something else mounted on your bike

@tommydobrzanski488 6 жыл бұрын

South Beach, Freo. Excellent spot for testing :D Good to see you in WA!

@adinwalls 6 жыл бұрын

Regarding the “twitch” I find that I sometimes have to turn the Sport mode on and back off again to truly disable it, on my Spark. There is sometimes a firmware glitch.

@targetpace2680 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you for showing that the Mavic Air is far from perfect - but still pretty darn good. Grateful to know its limitations now that i plan to get one.

@SeanDIY 4 жыл бұрын

Good stuff. I'd maybe go even higher on the side shot, but I think you were battling wind as well.

@BryTunesMusic 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the great vid - new subscriber. Can you put it lower to the ground while in Active track, as long as you are in a clearing? I am looking into getting one to circle around me on a basketball court about 10 ft in the air - if possible :)

@onemandrone 5 жыл бұрын

Sir, where did you get that remote holder from for your bike? I like one!

@ryancollins9960 6 жыл бұрын

Interesting front wheel and hub you've got there. Don't remember that being an option from Canyon...

@jasonschronicles 6 жыл бұрын

On the home point setting screen, try hitting the button with the person as opposed to the one with the compass hour. This sets the home point to the location of the controller as opposed to the takeoff point. From DJI's instructions: Home Point Home Point setting with the arrow = this sets the current position of the drone as the home point. Home Point setting with the little guy = this sets the home point to the location of the controller. This is handy if you are controlling the drone from a moving object like a boat or car.

@rapaent 6 жыл бұрын

Great video!! I'm a newbie and have a couple questions; Is the 100 meter limit the same on an iPad? Also, do you need a cellular GPS connection through an iPhone, iPad, etc. with a data plan to use Active Track? Thanks again for the awesome video..... learned a lot!! 😋👍

@robertozapata809 4 жыл бұрын

this video is awesome and very detailed. i just have a stupid question. are you getting your audio from your phone or a mic?

@uk-expat 6 жыл бұрын

Quick question on the first profile tracking attempt - after you drew the box and got the green thingy, shouldn’t you have tapped that so that it locked onto you, just as you did when setting up rear tracking?

@THATDAYNYC 6 жыл бұрын

Good review! Definitely like! Were are you live- such a beautiful water color?!

@SimoWill75 5 жыл бұрын

South Fremantle, Western Australia. All our beaches are like this :) He doesn't live here, he was only visiting for a couple of months.

@eugeniobessone 5 жыл бұрын

Hei my friend! Whic accessorie did you use for bringing the drone remote control attached on the bike ?

@cassysamel3914 6 жыл бұрын

Hi DC Rainmaker, I'm currently looking for a drone to do MTB vids. I currently have the Spark and with the active track flaws and super long set up times (connecting phone app to controller and drone, random unexpected firmware updates and calibrations), it's not working out. The Mavic air doesn't look too much better for my application. What do you think about the staaker? It seems like you can just turn it on and go, plus it's at $999 now. Btw I'm aware that it has no obstacle avoidance and no included camera, but I'm willing to work with that.

@JirolBikes 4 жыл бұрын

Pls do active track review on Skydio 2 also.

@mefca 2 жыл бұрын

I see this video was made about four years ago. So I’m curious if you know if there has been any software upgrades for the air specifically In the past four years that makes active tracking any better

@bonestevemobile 4 жыл бұрын

Wow! This review is a killer! Good work! One question. Where was this filmed? Beautiful spot!

@Dcrainmaker 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! It was filmed near Perth, Australia. Cheers!

@blue280485 6 жыл бұрын

Nice video, well explained! Quick question: Does the 'Active Track' work on Mavic Air only when it is flying? Can it also work when Mavic Air is attached PolarPro Katana Tray (in WiFi)? Thanks.

@mrgucciman 4 жыл бұрын

This was a great review man!

@rkram3118 6 жыл бұрын

Would you say the AT part is better or same on MA when compared to MP?

@rkram3118 6 жыл бұрын

From desc on the product page shows that ActiveTrack on Air can sense up to "16" selectable objects....were you able to test it?

@ofidler 5 жыл бұрын

Any updates now the drone has been out for 12+ months? Any firmware update that fixed any of the issues you higlight? Also wondering if you have used active track when your shot is from directly above you, aka birds eye view?

@DRCryptohead 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks that video review helped a lot! Can it follow closer? Like 10-20 feet say?

@Dcrainmaker 6 жыл бұрын

It can, though it tends to get less stable in some ways. If doing it that close, I'd recommend keeping it from behind. You can also do it for slower-moving objects in front that closer and sometimes it works.

@RichardSlater 4 жыл бұрын

Give this person a medal. The type of reviews I like.... Honest.

@Dcrainmaker 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks!!

@Alasdair-Morrison 6 жыл бұрын

Do you need to repeat the whole setup for activetrack when you change the batteries over Cause it takes time of your flight doing so? :(

@Gabrielyu_ 6 жыл бұрын

Can i ask if under active track mode, does the drone moves with you to track you or it'll just stay in a stationary position while the gimbal moves to track you? While you were filming this shot, did you have to steer your drone?

@thevictorangel 5 жыл бұрын

dude! your lavalier is sick! very clean, ¿which one is it?

@jennifersommer65 6 жыл бұрын

I just got it and I've been tinkering with the mavic air the last few days or so. This was amazing! Not only have I experienced a lot of these things already (good and bad) but it was helpful to get your insights into why everything was happening. Thank you for making this!

@stianjarnass 4 жыл бұрын

I got the air a couple of months ago it's a great beginner drone! Only wished the tracking was better and possible with the phone only and in pocket. For sports it is almost useless with the remote etc

@MACDRONEPRODUTORA 6 жыл бұрын

Nice vid! Thanks. I'm buying one for MTB. The system is not perfect but its better, I think, than the active track of the spark. I sweat a lot so I can't put it in my jersey pockets.

@jotahdezproduction4724 Жыл бұрын

Hi, I have a question! Why I don’t the tracker mode or active mode in the app? I use the same drone as you

@Eduarcardoso 6 жыл бұрын

I know probably you have answered to this question. But what exactly happened to your gimbal while active track? Although you were in sports mode. Those little bumps I guess they are not normal are they? Thanks.

@user-nu5fx6en9h 6 жыл бұрын

My mavic air had no problem with the active track mode and gimbal. I used it almost every time I had my drone with me.

@Gabeskiandhutch 6 жыл бұрын

That gimbal shake is crazy 🤔

@dominic-james 6 жыл бұрын

Great review. Thanks. How are you getting such blue skies in your video? Is it a filming profile or a lit applied in post? Thanks.

@Dcrainmaker 6 жыл бұрын

Zero correction or anything in post (I'm too lazy to do color correction), just straight out of camera as-is. It helps that the water actually looks like that...kinda stunning. Also, no filters on the camera either (I've bought some, but still sitting on my desk here to unbox).

@mkaa541 6 жыл бұрын

Hope you test the Autel EVO too when you have the chance

@maxkielbasa3324 6 жыл бұрын

When you launched the drone off of the seat how did it know to take off diagonally? I never saw that before.

@pyfooty 6 жыл бұрын

Just ordered a Mavic air, but what’s with the jittery gimbal movements when it’s just hovering and when it starts to fly?

@psyrixx 6 жыл бұрын

QuadLock is life

@shahsyed2210 2 жыл бұрын

Hi bro how many sensor in this dron.i mean top botam back front? Please

@XricheeX 4 жыл бұрын

So I have an intake thing for a school next week to study audio/video-specialist and i need to make a video of myself and i have no one to film me lmao but i do have a mavic air so imma try this out

@lekkerdinghy 6 жыл бұрын

That gimbal is going crazy....

@Vidyograf 4 жыл бұрын

what about the automatic circling ? I couldn't find any tutorials about that. Thanks

@hashmahmood5513 6 жыл бұрын

Which one do I get? I can buy any of the two but can only pick one. Also someone is selling the mavic pro brand new for £650 and the mavic air costs £769 in shops. Which do I get?? I want to use it for my travels around the world. I want to get shots such as mountains etc when I visit Iceland etc and the waterfall in Bali.

@salmanlatif3547 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for great review, today I tested my new Mavic Air on Snow Park while snowboarding. Somehow it does not follow me even on open ground away from trees and people. I think because of slopes Mavic fails to active track? Or maybe due to the white ground? What do you suggest?

@Fufi3101 4 жыл бұрын

having the same problem and would be ineterested in the answer. i think active track is pretty rubbish and disappointing.

@Jeepkid 4 жыл бұрын

Where are u ? The place looks awesome

@bikersoncall 2 жыл бұрын

LOL, I never heard of back pocket jerseys, I need one. Good info also, I would need one that has the drone tracking the controller. I would prefer a unit that can follow me and not need to interface in any way with my phone.

@simonseddon5793 6 жыл бұрын

Hey man, thanks for this video. I took my Mavic Air out yesterday and can confirm that the controller is prone to falling off the phone when going over slightly lumpy ground. Ouch. Due, as you say, to the case not fitting snugly in the controller once the quadlock case is on. Question: are you actually just carrying your Mavic Air loose in your jersey pocket like that? Like yourself I ride in a hot country and it would definitely get covered in sweat. I carried mine in the snug DJI case yesterday which was a real stretch for the pocket! Just wondering if you have any updates on your Mavic Air setup?

@mojnetisra1552 4 жыл бұрын

any updates?