Thanksgiving, 2022. My girlfriend, and some of her family went to St George Island of the coast of the Florida pan-handle for Thanksgiving. I took along my DJI Mavic 2 drone. This would be the first time I’ve used it to actually put together a video.
I have to say that it has performed with precision and has rendered some really nice clips that I have been able to edit into a respectable bit of video.
Now I’m not what I would call professional yet, but this drone is a pleasure to fly. While I had some tense moments where I wasn’t sure if I was pressing the right button or not, the results were quite nice and after a practice session or two, I became quite sufficient at piloting the UAV.
Among other techniques, I discovered how to set the camera in “tripod” mode and was able to slow down the pans for smoother motion, and eliminate jerky movement. The drone itself is quite stable in flight including windy conditions.
One of my biggest concerns is keeping the drone within sight. At distance, it can be hard to see against some sky conditions or against a cityscape.
The DJI Mavic 2 series, includes the Mavic 2 Pro and Mavic 2 Zoom.
The version I have is the Mavic 2 Pro which does not have zoom capability.
More Details and Key Features
Mavic 2 Pro
- Camera:
- Sensor: 1-inch CMOS sensor.
- Resolution: 20 megapixels.
- Lens: f/2.8-f/11 adjustable aperture.
- Video: 4K UHD at 30 fps with 10-bit Dlog-M and 10-bit HDR video.
- Flight Performance:
- Maximum Speed: 44 mph (72 km/h).
- Maximum Flight Time: 31 minutes.
- Transmission: OcuSync 2.0 for up to 8 km (5 miles) range with 1080p live video.
- Sensors:
- Omnidirectional Obstacle Sensing: Sensors on all sides for improved safety.
- Advanced Pilot Assistance System (APAS): For automatic obstacle avoidance.
For Safety and navigation, there is an omnidirectional Obstacle Sensing system which is a significant safety feature, reducing the risk of collisions and enhancing the confidence of pilots.
There is also something called The Advanced Pilot Assistance System (APAS) further improves safety by automatically avoiding obstacles during flight.
This drone is bristling with sensors.
My research says that this drone is one of the top choices for professional and enthusiast drone pilots. I have lots of plans for my Mavic 2 for some time to come.
Find the MAVIC 2 PRO at Amazon: https://amzn.to/3SEIn9Y
See the results for yourself: St George Island – DJI Mavic 2 Drone Flyover 2022
Learn more about DJI products: DJI Drones
A wonderful place to visit: St George Island State Park, FL
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