FIRST TIME FLYING A DRONE... EVER — DJI Mavic Pro, New Zealand

A kind of chatty vlog as I fly a drone for the first time EVER. I'm flying the DJI Mavic Pro, using an iPhone 6 as my monitor.

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Here's my first time flying a drone... EVER! This was originally going to be part of another vlog, but I thought it was interesting to see the chatty thought process of how I went about flying for the first time. I kept the drone in beginner mode for the first flight, but have since filmed further vlogs of it in more advanced modes!

I've also managed to fix the issue of the green screen on my iPhone. Not sure what fixed it, but it could have been a simple restart of the iPhone, which happened naturally when my battery ran out.

Keep an eye out for those future vlogs from New Zealand, coming soon!

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Canon G7 X

DJI Mavic Pro

[timscanlanphotography]

Brilliant Joe!! We were all learning along with you. I wonder how many Mavic's just got added to Christmas lists? Can't wait for the next vlog -keep 'em coming please.

[JBfilmproduction]

Just got back from New Zealand two weeks ago, thought I'd got over the holiday blues but now I'm missing it again! Looking forward to the videos Joe

[CrispyVideos]

Nice video, you're a natural :) I got a Mavic Pro, just unboxed it. This is going to be so much fun.

[juanrances]

Great vid mate! Just need some help. Will visit NZ next month and thinking of bringing my drone. I’ve read about the Airshare and already saw the map, so are we free to fly anywhere outside the coloured/highlighted areas? Do i still need permit even if i log my flight? Thanks

[miguelloza]

Really cool location. I cant wait to get mine in two weeks.

[mirofisch]

Come to Waiheke Island bro, its only a 30 min ferry ride. Just head down to Queens Wharf and catch a fullers boat.

[ThomasPrettyman]

Joe, do you think stabilization is critical for non-formal video content? In other words, do you think you need stabilization for things like you do?

[CosmoChiQ]

I love your videos. Super informative and you make it easy for people like me who are beginners to follow. Do you mind showing us how you edit /color correct your video? Idk what it is but your videos are clear, clean & crisp I just need to know how you do it. And if your feeling extra inspired, go ahead throw in a how to on how you edit your thumb nails. #Pleas&Thankyou

[skipandjump]

Good work on the Mavic, mine's STILL waiting on being delivered (Thanks Apple) but I fly the P4 regularly. Get your license sorted when you're back dude :D

[leafmylife]

are restrictions in nz still alright for flying mavic pro ?

[SandbagBouldering]

Did you have he remote cables in or wireless?

[whateverpare]

whats up with the phone display? is the iphone 6 not usable during the flight? i do notice though that the captured video plays back with no image distortion. feedback will be appreciated andriod user refusing to go ios but considering for this mavic. thanks in advance.

[HFODT]

Wait...the sticks are reversed? Maybe it's a setting I haven't discovered yet. Awesome scenery though!

[chrismehmet]

I went to NZ without a drone ;( wish I had one

[SPDTDL]

Take a look at Phillip Blooms youtube channel. He goes into detail about the best settings.

[eVlogs]

And here's me thinking yours and mine were going to be the only photography channels not tainted by the drone! Just me now then! And no, I don't want one....! ;-)

[rosiesamuel]

Do you need to get a special license to fly the mavic?

[ffield]

JOE ... always use the small clear plastic piece that goes behind the camera to keep the camera stable and secure when transporting ... the camera and gimbal are delicate and break easy AND are expensive ... also remove prior to flying or you will get a warning

[bsel]

Hey Joe check out Feelo on SoundCloud for possible music samples

[azdigbee]

i have had mine for a week and still can't get the DJI GO 4 app to open so i am unable to fly. DJI customer care has been hopeless ! 😠