Mavic Mini: How to Stop Flyaways & Prevent your Drone Being Blown Away

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4 жыл бұрын

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How to prevent Flyaways and Blowaways and what to do iif your Mavic Mini is being blown away. I explain why flyaways happen, how to stop them and what tips and tricks you can use to make sure your drone isn't blown away and lost.
I go through the steps to regain control if your Mini is unable to Return To Home and avoid crashing your drone altogether. I also explain how to use the Find My Drone function to recover a lost drone and how to make a controlled remote landing.
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@IaninLondon 4 жыл бұрын

So hopefully this hasn't happened to you yet. Any other tips for avoiding flyaways? Ian *REMEMBER: Ignore any messages telling me to Text you on Telegram - Happening to most drone channels; they're scammers using my profile picture* Cheers, Ian

@Pnada777 4 жыл бұрын

not really a tip for avoiding but if you have someone as a spotter with you it really helps locate the drone if you concentrate on the screen.

@IaninLondon 4 жыл бұрын

@@Pnada777 Very true! A mate keeping an eye on things is always a real help....👍🏻

@El_Smeghead 4 жыл бұрын

@@IaninLondon I actually had an attempted flyaway with my P4.. here it is... Please read the description first... kzfaq.info/get/bejne/eZ2mf7uZnLfaeYE.html

@MarcRCAddict 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Ian, very helpful video mate.. It's a shame, I truly believe dji made a mistake with this drone and has used undersized and powered motors, and I don't think it will turn out to be a big seller like the air and pro. Even though the spark is around only 60g heavier is handles wind so much better then the mavic mini due to the much more powerful motors, its a shame I think the mavic mini is z great drone but it being under powered is stopping me buying one, I'd rather keep my spark for sure.. Have a good weekend Ian, and happy flying all 👍

@airborneworks6103 4 жыл бұрын

Nope, I do not own one I was going to buy one for my daughter she wants a drone this is a good heads up for me to give to her, so she does not loose it..

@johnnyrailroad6921 4 жыл бұрын

This video is at the top, among some of the most intelligent, comprehensive, and, easy to understand videos on the internet on this subject. Bravo! Well done!

@IaninLondon 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Johhny 👍🏻👍🏻

@ergooglechannel7695 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, he gets right to the point in a clear and concise manner without a lot of useless ramble or storytelling that many other videos have.

@tracykimball6919 3 жыл бұрын

Very good info, my son thought that he lost his mini over a very large lake. He was out about 1.5 miles checking out a couple small islands and he was getting a couple strong wind advisers when out of no where he lost everything. We both sure he had lost it forever when after about ten minute that little drone found its way home. Very scary indeed.

@ghfjjgk 3 жыл бұрын

The sound of that drone returning must have been music to his ears

@pogiewogie 3 жыл бұрын

That's nuts. A truly joyful moment lol

@brianjarvis3367 4 жыл бұрын

One of the most useful Mavic Mini videos I have seen. This is a must see especially for new drone flyers and especially plus plus for new Mavic Mini drone flyers.

@IaninLondon 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍🏻👍🏻

@Gvasdoksjl 4 жыл бұрын

indeed

@garylhaas2005 4 жыл бұрын

9 minutes of your knowledge is better than 20 hours experience on my own. Your videos educate my feelings of invincibility out of me. Thanks from a cheesehead from Wisconsin. Go Packers.

@rolandet 4 жыл бұрын

End your trip downwind. I'm a new DJI user, and never got this hint. Briljant, makes the entire video worth watching :)

@misenberg0203 2 жыл бұрын

So simple, take off and fly up wind (into the wind) if you are having trouble moving forward LAND! I will remember this as a new drone pilot.

@SkyFireDrone2022 4 жыл бұрын

What the hell? Why would anyone give this a thumbs down? Self-righteous know-it-alls, I guess. These are good tips for newbies and a friendly reminder for experienced drone pilots. Thanks, Ian 👍

@IaninLondon 4 жыл бұрын

You can't please all the people all the time.... It's all good.... :)

@michaelkosinski5671 8 ай бұрын

Hey Ian I'm just watching some of your older videos I haven't seen before. It holds me over until new videos. Your the best Ian.

@IaninLondon 8 ай бұрын

Cheers for that! Will be filming again very soon!

@pilotstiles 4 жыл бұрын

I’ve had the mini for almost two months. I have flown in high winds several times thou I did have a bit of a hard time I was able t control the mini and rth. The mini is an amazing little drone for the price.

@tpaine7680 3 жыл бұрын

@@BeyondTheEdgeBlackpool Name checks out ;-)

@thomasandrews7119 4 жыл бұрын

I love my mini, i got it to play around with before getting a bigger one. I flew it in slight wind but it was lower to the ground. This video has prepared me!

@RickyJr46 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ian, your direct and concise instructional style I really appreciate!

@juliajbm2010 4 жыл бұрын

Brilliant advice especially for us newbies out here! Thank you so much!

@redmcbeard4230 3 жыл бұрын

I just purchased a Mavic Mini as my first drone. When I get to this week I’ll be back to your videos on everything else. Thanks for the lists and experience.

@stevejames7305 3 жыл бұрын

Wow. This nearly happened to me with the mavric pro and I did exactly what you did, the only extra bit was when looking down for a safe space to land, I also landed in a place recognisable to me, but a fantastic video for anyone's library thanks so much.

@sandyande 4 жыл бұрын

Brilliant informative video thank you, Sandy

@snipe69r 4 жыл бұрын

Well, I think you may have saved my drone before it has even been delivered. So glad this came up in recommended. Thanks for the info! Really great video my friend! Happy flying.

@BuleBolang 4 жыл бұрын

Great video Ian, very useful, cheers 🍻

@hjohnstone6921 3 жыл бұрын

I’m with you, I’ve had a few fly aways😫🤣... Purchased a Mav mini last week and petrified to fly it lol.. I’m doing my research first.

@DubiousEngineering 4 жыл бұрын

No3... exactly.. start into the wind... come back with the wind :-)

@ThinBlueLaneRVLife 4 жыл бұрын

This is great advice! We just got our Mavic Mini in December.

@stenken1 4 жыл бұрын

No4...don't fly with wind.

@michaelreyes8670 4 жыл бұрын

Learn this when I used to fly toy drones. When the drone gets out of TX range. The wind will bring it back to you.

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Amazing tutorial!

@michaelsimmons3872 4 жыл бұрын

Wow this was incredibly useful information. Very well put together, concise, included demonstrations and everything. Picking up a Mini soon, so I really appreciate knowing all of this beforehand. Thanks Ian!

@bvaldes8791 4 жыл бұрын

Great tips!!! I had a friend just purchase the Mini and my advice to him was have fund flying it great little drone but be careful when flying it with strong winds.

@aggyMI 4 жыл бұрын

I've just purchased my first drone , still awaiting delivery, but I must say this video taught me more about flying safely and reading the conditions than that daft UK online registration test did, well done sir.

@kensukadventures628 2 жыл бұрын

yeah you would think this should be part of the basics that are on the CAA site.

@SailingYachtZora 4 жыл бұрын

Great tips thank you very much

@udoheinl 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for these helpful tips 👍

@barrycopeland123 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Ian , Thanks for the Video . I have just Bought a Mavic Mini , and I must admit , One of the things I have been worrying about Is Losing It In the Air . Thanks Very Much , Barry Manchester

@Nathan.Manchester 4 жыл бұрын

I got mine yesterday and I loved it - a great piece of equipment for travels - I gave you a like 👍

@mickswagger6086 4 жыл бұрын

Insta.manchester I like u too

@Daihatsulunatic 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tips!!

@connorgioiafigliu 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the presentation Ian!

@kmac5849 4 жыл бұрын

I am a new Mavic mini owner zero drone experience, and have been cramming tutorials and flight videos,this information scares me rigid,and rightly so.Thanks for uploading,never considered it would fail to come back due to headwinds,assumed it was powerful enough to overcome such things...doh🤔

@richardhopkins5338 4 жыл бұрын

Very Informative, I almost lost mine lowered altitude and came back home. Thank You! Enjoy all Your videos, Subscribed!

@IaninLondon 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks fella 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

@waynejohn8 4 жыл бұрын

5 FANSTASTIC tips... Thank you.

@pablomaresca 4 жыл бұрын

Superb recommendations. I just checked that I’ve done those things every time I needed it. Thanks.

@robfisher6356 4 жыл бұрын

great advice, these reports have made me very anxious about flying over water.

@jpblueriflesociety5440 4 жыл бұрын

Love my mini, it flys great. Oh yeah check the wind at higher altitudes.

@indiefilmandmusic 4 жыл бұрын

GREAT video. Thanks so much.

@Chababa71 4 жыл бұрын

great job- you don't waste any time and get straight to the point. Thanks.

@iannewnham4848 4 жыл бұрын

I just bought one for my son, I fly the pro he flys the mini seriously capable drone but you could easily get caught out. Great videos Ian keep them coming..

@IaninLondon 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ian!

@Betts456 4 жыл бұрын

really really great tutorial, i dont even have my mini yet.

@craigweston5887 4 жыл бұрын

That is by far the best information I have come across yet. I should be picking my Mavic Mini on Monday and will be tuning in to your videos from now on.

@AllThingsFilm1 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for this video. I've been recently looking to get the Mini, when I came across these fly-away situations in the DJI forums. I'll be picking up the Mini soon. And I've subscribed.

@frostbite2452 3 жыл бұрын

Had mine in a fly away over the sea. Managed to get it back by flying low and within the trees so that the wind was compromised.

@SmallFox74 4 жыл бұрын

I took my mini out today for the first time, was getting impatient of flying it indoors waiting for ideal conditions. UAV Forecast was suggesting 14kmph winds so I decided to just go for it. Headed out up to some moorland and had the drone up in the air for about 5 mins. Once I gained an altitude of about 20 meters I could see she was fighting to hold position. To make things worse, I hadn't checked my phone battery (I know) and the thing just died on me with the mini about 50 meters away and about 20 meters alt. To say I panicked is an understatement, RTH button was pressed which began to increase altitude (I had RTH alt. set to 50mtrs) so I took control, dropped it to about 3 meters and she limped back to me. Funny thing was, she didn't want to descend to the ground to land so I had to grab her out of the air from about 5 feet. This was a close call and I am worried now that I should only fly her in ideal conditions which is a shame as the forecast looks poor up here in yorkshire for the next few weeks at least. Thanks for the video, I will be paying much more attention in the future! You live and learn I guess.

@IaninLondon 4 жыл бұрын

Don't get too nervous. Just know its limitations and land if it's getting out of hand..... Cheers, Ian

@NH-bz9jv 4 жыл бұрын

SmallFox74 she🤣🤣

@michaelkenny4124 4 ай бұрын

Great video! I learnt the hard way that the mini doesn't like strong winds and got very lucky that return to home got it back in one piece.

@checktheevidence 4 жыл бұрын

Very good advice - thanks so much for posting!

@azbluefox 4 жыл бұрын

Thank You. When I was considering buying the Mavic Mini (2 months ago), at that time it did [not] have the "Find My Drone" feature, in the DJI app and that's why I decided to buy the Mavic 2 Pro. But, from what you're saying, it apparently does now. I still plan on buying a Mavic Mini eventually simply because it 'so small' and easy to carry around. Great informative video Ian. Thanks 'so much' from Scottsdale Arizona USA ~ where the average wind speed is between 6MPH and 8MPH.

@IaninLondon 4 жыл бұрын

It's a great travel drone. Loved Scottsdale when we visited couple years ago! And you get the odd desert wind occasionally 👍🏻

@azbluefox 4 жыл бұрын

@@IaninLondon - Thanks, and yes we get the occasional desert wind every now and then. The average wind speed in the Scottsdale area is between 6 MPH and 8 MPH, with some short MicroBursts every now and then in the summer. It's perfect weather for flying the lightweight Mavic Mini (I have the Mavic 2 Pro), and we have over 300 days of sunshine here. Four months of hot weather and 8 months of the best weather in the world. You should move here. :)

@IaninLondon 4 жыл бұрын

@@azbluefox Yeah I know... and all those mountains for a thousand miles heading north of you....

@kristiyanstoychev7759 4 жыл бұрын

very useful, new flyer here who lost my first drone in a tree after 5 days, thankfully it was a cheap one

@gloorfpv1801 3 жыл бұрын

Sounds like you know where it is

@003sfd 4 жыл бұрын

Great tips. Thanks.

@nahueljo 3 жыл бұрын

I ordered my Mini a couple of days ago. Can't wait for it to arrive! These tips and explanations are the most useful I've found. Subscribed!

@ChristineLozada 4 жыл бұрын

guess who’s never going to be gone with the wind with her new mavic mini? 🙋🏻‍♀️ thanks for making this video!

@IaninLondon 4 жыл бұрын

Great stuff! :)

@TekAutomatica 4 жыл бұрын

"if you want to get nerdified...."! 😆👍

@dgretlein 4 жыл бұрын

thanks man. concise, direct, accurate, from a subject matter expert. much appreciated.

@aewalker8848 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the great advice 👍🏽.

@allpraisebob 3 жыл бұрын

Oh man, I remember the rising panic I felt as I watched my first drone struggle to return home, barely moving at 1 m/s, and with

@johnfischer9655 4 жыл бұрын

Nice tips! Thank You!

@GabrielIonescuisro Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the tips, I just got my Mavic Mini second hand, paid half price, but I stil wouldn't want to lose it, it is a great drone and would be a shame to never see it coming home.

@zachlucas 4 жыл бұрын

Be careful in winds! I almost lost mine like this, over the ocean. Very scary. I was lucky to get it back.

@buzzthedrone857 4 жыл бұрын

Zach Lucas I’ve definitely had my share of those

@zachlucas 4 жыл бұрын

@@buzzthedrone857 key takeaway.. don't panic LOL

@richthedroneguy8943 4 жыл бұрын

At least in most cases winds come into the shore.

@RichartAsia 4 жыл бұрын

Dji: our new drone will blow you away.... Ian: yes it blown itself away! LOL

@truthseeker9454 3 жыл бұрын

Just found this. Outstanding video, Ian! No wasted words, just straight ahead great content. Subbed.

@LifeistooshortCK 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent analysis and advice. 👍

@jamesodonohue6948 4 жыл бұрын

Great video. I've almost lost mine two or three times now and twice had to do a controlled landing several hundred metres away and chase the drone down. very scary. Now I just flat out won't fly it in strong winds, and I've also made sure my name and phone number is tagged on the drone in case someone finds it before I can get to it.

@IaninLondon 4 жыл бұрын

I have my email and phone number on the drones too; a poitn I'm making in my next video I'm editing at the moment on top tips for the Mini.

@richthedroneguy8943 4 жыл бұрын

In Canada I think it's actually a law you have to have your contact info on the drone now.

@devinotruth 3 жыл бұрын

@@richthedroneguy8943 so they can find ur ass when you do something stupid.

@FlyFarandWide 4 жыл бұрын

Stay away from the beers whilst flying and you should be fine...

@IaninLondon 4 жыл бұрын

And wind 🤠

@azbluefox 4 жыл бұрын

I know that all too well. Ha Ha

@gewizz2 3 жыл бұрын

what about flying high?

@gloorfpv1801 3 жыл бұрын

Teeny Tike it’s kinda important never forget to get high

@gewizz2 3 жыл бұрын

@@gloorfpv1801 yes, but not too high. ;)

@ManantialVE 4 жыл бұрын

Extremely useful. Thank you!

@MarekMarciniak 4 жыл бұрын

Great video. Thank you !

@RiggingDoctor 4 жыл бұрын

I always come lower and then bring it back close to the ground

@ergooglechannel7695 3 жыл бұрын

me too - terrain permitting - it has the added advantage that you can land it immediately if need be.

@georgeh4908 4 жыл бұрын

When my mini gets stuck in the wind you should turn the drone so the back of the drone is facing the wind and then fly backwards as the back is much more streamlined and you can get more pitch flying backwards 👍😎

@IaninLondon 4 жыл бұрын

I noticed that on my wind test... good point and I'll mention that on another video.

@cameratool 4 жыл бұрын

While tilted flying forward the rear propellors get wash from from the front propellors. Fly backwards and all four propellors will see cleaner air. Also don't fly outdoors using the guards as they add a lot of drag. I wonder if Mavic could be convinced to change the RTH algorithm to return home flying backwards if ground speed drops below a threshold.

@germainehenderson8070 4 жыл бұрын

Super helpful - thank you!!

@andrewpaul1121 4 жыл бұрын

Bloody hell !! Fantastic video ! Professional, quick, informative. Thank you !!!

@anubis8086 3 жыл бұрын

Another advice: If it is too windy then just fly no more than a 100 mts! 😂😂

@GrahamJohnson10 4 жыл бұрын

Why don't DJI step up the mode to S when it's in RTH and distance is still increasing.

@IaninLondon 4 жыл бұрын

Good point. Hopefully that's just a firmware update away....

@gianni1646 4 жыл бұрын

Ian in London Can DJI do that?

@IaninLondon 4 жыл бұрын

@@gianni1646 Yes, that's something they could update via a firmware update... And probably will..

@thomasmaughan4798 4 жыл бұрын

Collision avoidance is less effective or completely disabled in sport mode.

@IaninLondon 4 жыл бұрын

@@thomasmaughan4798 Mavic Mini has no collision avoidance sensors at all, so they could easily utilise S mode...👍🏻

@besomewheredosomething 3 жыл бұрын

Amazing advice, your sir are an example of the good parts of KZfaq.

@deborahtobin3016 4 жыл бұрын

Very helpful, thanks!

@GoldenHat333 4 жыл бұрын

This is how I lost my first drone I was 12 😭

@IaninLondon 4 жыл бұрын

Not scarred for life hopefully.... :)

@ghosttjr2 4 жыл бұрын

New dictionary word here: blow-away

@IaninLondon 4 жыл бұрын

Yeah, I've been using that term on the forums to focus people on the wind factor :)

@robdutton2617 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent info, thanks!

@steveadamo6693 3 жыл бұрын

A much needed video. Thank you 👍

@reggiebarron3849 4 жыл бұрын

The mini is exactly whats it is called a mini quad if we want someting that fly ok in stronger wind fly a bigger quad i have many DIFFERENT Quads my bigger quads i only fly in stronger wind and my smaller quads i fly in no wind a or slight winds. People think the mini suppose to fly like my mavics.

@DG-AI777 4 жыл бұрын

Sounds like a failed product but looks like the OP provided some nice tips. I will avoid this product altogether. Rather spend a bit more that can handle normal use.

@iaminyouout1813 4 жыл бұрын

Agreed I lost a parrot drone from wind

@jackle8964 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Ian, Supper helpful!

@AlisterCachia 4 жыл бұрын

Very good tips! Thanks

@antoniabaker7770 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome advice. Thank you

@meisterrodgers3181 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks. Very helpful.

@technickr 4 жыл бұрын

very useful video! Thank you for that!

@aroadlesstraveled4655 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Great video

@tenbypowell4908 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome Ian - thanks! 👍🏼

@speliotis 4 жыл бұрын

thank you great info to know....

@jcthomps6809 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video man! Appreciate all the good tips! Take care

@davidrivera6465 4 жыл бұрын

SUPER helpful thx

@yoel_weingarten 3 жыл бұрын

This is such a straightforward abd useful video, thanks so much

@fuloran1 4 жыл бұрын

This info is amazing, awesome vid!

@universessence9683 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the useful info! Cheers m8!

@Aero360Aviation 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tips!

@subsonicflighttraining 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ian, very helpful information...

@GPOutdoors 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Very helpful and informative. Two thumbs up for complete, thorough and concise tactics and explanations as to why. Subscribed! Cheers!

@IaninLondon 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the good words 👍🏻

@codyjames1463 4 жыл бұрын

Very helpful video thanks!!

@ryantheiron4191 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks man.good tips👍🏼

@patrickwynne6666 2 жыл бұрын

great tips andthank you

@juliusacuna6219 4 жыл бұрын

Very useful tips. Thank you.

@dimtgco1428 4 жыл бұрын

I found that info extremely useful. I have the mavic pro for a while and just got the mini. Wind is a big deal, these tips are spot on.

@BxKRs 4 жыл бұрын

Great tips, thanks man!