ACTIVE TRACK with the DJI Mini 2

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00:00 - DJI Mini 2 Active Track
00:36 - Quickshot Hack
01:56 - Litchi Tracking

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[joeteixeira]

As already mentioned elsewhere, if you just want the drone to follow you, then Litchi has a better and more reliable mode for doing this called "Follow Me" mode. It works better than the "Track" mode in this case. It actually follows the controller GPS and not you, plus you do not need to draw a box around yourself. This also works great when following a bike, motorcycle, car, boat, etc., just as long as the controller is also along for the ride. However in the case of following a moving vehicle, you will need to stay under a certain speed. Also it is recommended to have the drone far and high enough away to keep you centered (experiment to see what minimim distance works best for you). With the Litchi "Follow Me" mode you can even go behind large objects (that completely hide you) and it will continue to track you. You can also select which angle to have it follow you. I prefer this method of tracking, because I am more at easy knowing that the drone will always be locked on. However, keep a close eye on a drone that does not have obstacle avoidance such as the Mini or Mini 2, otherwise your drone may hit something.

[GAVINHR]

Glad to see the huge YouTubers covering Litchi ! Great stuff

[darhell]

Hello from Switzerland.. very nice videos. Just one important thing.. I bought app Litchi, but is this app work only with VR goggles? I can’t sea camera cos it’s say all the time about VR goggles.. thanks for advice

[ryanmullins]

thank you for answering all my questions and explaining why! great video man ty

[TimSchmidt_art]

Are those the Santa Clarita hills behind Tapia?

[MarcelSamyn]

Wait so it does have tracking in the firmware inside QuickShots and they decided to "turn it off" as a separate feature?

[DegreesNorth]

Hi Jeven, great vid as I was going to download the app to try but I won’t bother now, will DJI be able to add active track through a software update in the future or is it just not possible ??

[sweetp]

I have the mini dji 2. Is there a way i can be in my boat going about 40 mph and have the drone automatically follow me? Thank you

[greeno]

Hi I have enjoyed watching your video but I am confused because the company says that the app does not work with the mini 4K however the mini 4K and the mini 2 are basically the same drone aren't they?

[СергейГорин-гщ]

Hi, Jeven! Thank you for video.
Please, tell, what is your favourite gimbal settings on the Mini-2 in each of the modes? And do it works well on Mini-3 into the bargain?

[megaworldasia]

I've got a mini 2 and am going to upgrade to the mini 3. The primary reasons are the active track and the fact the viewing panel is built into the control unit.

[LawnNOrder]

Your definitely right about how awesome the mini 2 would be with active track.

[takeahike]

I was literally looking yesterday at these! Deciding if I should carry it on my Appalachian Trail thru hike for different shots. Do you know how much it weighs with just the drone, 1 battery, controller and charger? Thanks Jeven!

[palbal]

Hi guys, Greetings from Norway. Thank for the tips! The only thing I feel is weird when I do this is that the controller is hard to hide, making the footage kind of "artificial". For my solo work, hiking, I need the drone to keep tracking me, without me holding/using/showing the controller. Then the options are third party, or wait for the M3 and hope DJI offer multiple tracking options. Keep up the good work!

[Rzdj]

So how make a hyperlapse with DJI mini 2 ? 🙏

[Living_Our_Best_Life]

Jeven, tracking is not very good with Litchi, however using the Follow option works perfectly. The Follow option locks onto the GPS in the controller and never loses it, even if you disappear behind trees.

[martinpostmusfotovideo]

Use the followmode in Litchi instead of trackingmode. Its much more stabel and connects with the controller/smartphone

[omotoshotaiwo]

I watch your videos so much so I wondered if you could send a drone to me in Africa in nigeria

[VanDerKeelenBenny]

Set your controller to cinematic, and set it to the speed you will run, for example. Walk the same speed and you can take longer shots with manual tracking.

[mightygreen]

Litchi experience was the same for me on the Mini 1