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Mavic Mini and Skydio 2 Comprehensive Review, Mavic vs Skydio, US Department Grounds DJI Drones, Drone Search and Rescue, Uber Eats Starts Testing Drone Deliveries

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Timestamps
01:19 - Will Skydio 2 impact the drone industry in a big way?
02:04 - US Interior Department grounds Chinese made drones
07:06 - DJI Mavic Mini Review – Detailed Insights, Specs and Capabilities
07:52 - As a commercial drone pilot, will flying a drone weighing less than 250 grams give you any signficant advantage?
08:55 - Is it worth buying the DJI Mavic Mini?
09:03 - Will the absence of 4K dissuade potential Mavic Mini buyers?
09:48 - Is geofencing active on the DJI Mavic Mini? Can DJI Aeroscope detect small drones like Mavic Mini?
10:23 - Is the Mavic Mini a good drone to fly?
11:05 - Is the all-new DJI Fly App significantly different from the DJI Go4 App?
12:05 - Can you capture high resolution and sharp images with the Mavic Mini?
13:03 - Is it true that you don’t need to register the DJI Mavic Mini? We clear some common misconceptions
15:54 - How many recreational pilots are using the LAANC system for flying in controlled airspace? Has the FAA been able to enforce compliance?
17:59 - Paul shares his experience with the Skydio 2
19:53 - Can you safely fly the Skydio 2 in GPS negative environments?
20:13 - Can the Skydio 2 prove to be a good public safety drone?
22:13 - With the advent of autonomous drones like the Skydio 2, will the FAA reduce airspace restrictions?
23:15 - How big is the “safety bubble” surrounding the Skydio 2?
24:10 - Drones for Good – A Mavic 2 Enterprise used to rescue a hiker in Canada
26:03 - Is Skydio planning to launch a thermal drone anytime soon?
27:16 - Uber Eats intensifies their drone delivery efforts
31:08 - Skydio 2 or Mavic Mini – Which drone should you buy?

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[TheDroneAngle]

I'm ready to ground my Phantom 4 Pro after it failed to fly on one job (had a waiver, tower agreed for me to go and the NAVY even put out a NOTAM for me) and on another, some weird actions with a NFZ causing me to have to run down a hilly road and guess/experiment how to maneuver it back to me after it detected a NFZ between me and the drone...one not shown on their unlock website.

[pokerchannel]

can you fly it with VR goggle? I want to fly immersive (not that I have done it before) But, can you fly it with some form of AR / VR goggles with an app? I think that is the way I 'd want to fly. Can you answer it? thx.; would the moverio bt 300 work with the mini? thx.

[virginiacamper]

The Mini also becomes a great option for backpackers, being that they’re always concerned about gear weight.

[redjack]

Funny how some are saying the Mavic Mini is a good beginner drone, with no OA tech it’s gonna cost them a lot to repair so it may end up being their last drone too. If you say they are catering to beginners then why wouldn’t they have some type of OA to help those beginners fly with more confidence and avoid crashing their $400 drone ?

[CinemaStyleVideo]

If you guys did a long form show and chopped it down to 3-4mins it would be the ultimate drone news. Food for thought.

[maviczoom]

recreational pilots don't register their drones, period. for the recreational flyer, the only question is whether the mavic mini will be required to bear a registration sticker on the exterior placed there by the owner who has "visited" the faa website. the answer is a qualified no. you will not have to weight your drone daily to determine if you need to register yourself and affix the sticker before your flight. why? because (based on the faa intent), it doesn't go by the takeoff weight or the weight during flight or the landing weight unless you make a "significant' change to the drone and you are no longer flying the exempt model called the dji mavic mini. i think we are overthinking the whole weight thing.

[colinmclean]

The goal for putting out a drone at 249grams is nothing more then a DJI marketing hype. In the past 3 weeks there's been quite a few youtube video discussions about registering it. As stated, if you add Accessories then it's over 249g. The easiest thing to do rather then sit on a fence continually discussing the registering of this unit is too just register and be done. No more hassle and the discussion can be closed. I think if anyone can payout out 399 bucks for it or 499 for fly more excluding tax then really what is 5 bucks.

[jatiedesurvey]

I attended a conference presentation in 2017 by the Department of the Interior and at that time it was stated they did not use DJI drones because of the agreement you have to click through that states the user agrees to sharing data acquired through the use of the drone. It was also stated at that time that the Department of the Interior exclusively uses 3DR drones. So this is a surprising announcment to me.

[paulmurray]

Very The Question That I Would Ask Is "How Many Part 107 Pilots Are Actively Flying On A Regular Basis" I Am A Part 107 Pilot And Do Not Fly Commercially. I Have Been A 107 For The Last 3 Years.

[RiZoR]

Yes Skydio 2 is superior If it only shipped to Europe I would instantly buy Skydio 2...Unfortunately right now my only and cheaper option is Mavic Mini and I cant wait for it to be released!

[JamesWilsonatCHESSLLC]

The issue with the Skydio 2 does have some major limitations, one of them is the space the drone is flying has to be well lit. I place my money down and waiting, but I do see some issues with only being able to fly in well-lighted areas. But I am still excited about getting the drone


John (Skydio)


Oct 14, 9:37 AM PDT


Hi James,


You cannot fly the Skydio 2 at night as it requires vision to avoid obstacles, and it will fly indoors if it is a large enough open space and it is well lit. Also, we will have a multi-charger available for purchase prior to your shipment, along with other accessories.
Best regards,
John
Skydio Support
Skydio 2 FAQ
Watch the Skydio 2 Getting Started Video
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[Pac]

Based on your impression about Skyido 2. It sounds to me we won't be needing training from drone U anymore. All the hours that we take trying to become better pilots with drills etc..is now in the hands of software. Do we want drones that we have full control or not? Which is it?

[brian_gonzalez]

Another super informative vid - thanks!!

[ahx]

It is a mistake to compare mavic mini to skydio 2. They have different targets. Maybe the person who has an skydio 2 will have a mavic mini also. The mini's portability and less restrictions will have a role in the hobby. Thank you for the video. Suscribed!

[tommyj]

Was ready to pull the trigger on the Mavic Mini until I heard your info on the Skydio 2. Now I have to go look at that. The ease of flying is my #1 concern as I am a novice. The Mini looked like $ and features was going to be in my favor. Thanks! :-)

[reelairimagery]

Will the Skydio 2 avoid an Eagle attack???

[YANGNIMOG]

Skydio should be building THERMO IMAGING SYSTEM in their drones.

[SandCrabNews]

What if Interior Dept decides to auction off DJI drones? Hmmmm

[TomL]

Hello I am Canadian, I just purchased a DJI Mavic Mini, I travel to Hunting beach California every summer for family visit. My question for you is as a foreigner, can I fly my mini drone in US? where can I fly within 50 KM from Huntington Beach? Is there a map that I can search where to fly on my own. Your help is appreciated. Tom

[notyetperfect]

How is the video quality on the skydio compared to say the mavic pro 2. There “testing” on the website seems to be false with what I have seen.