There are going to be many new pilots who choose the DJI Mini 2 as their very first drone so I have put together this detailed beginners guide and tutorial for the DJI Mini 2 to help new users learn about this drone. We cover all topics that a new pilot should know from the basics of getting ready to take your first flight. Along the way, we discuss some tips to help you have a successful first flight. Some of the topics we cover are what memory to use, activating the drone, updating the firmware, and everything in between. Start here if you are learning to fly a drone and want to learn more.
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DJI Mini 2 Beginners Guide | Getting Ready For First Flight
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akfinner1
3:07 thats 100% the first thing id try
sal007
So in-depth explanation, the best beginners tutorial so far, and thus the thumbs up and subscribing to support your channel. What would be great if you could do a honest review on filters many say is a must for drones but it didn't prove to be so far, thanks.
Movingstories
I can buy the mini 2 combo or the mavic Air combo for the same price...what should I do?
Vaibhav Pisal
There is altitude restrictions for mini 2, can we have solution for this
RWElliott2
Always great instruction! Thank you!
Connor Dempsey
Great video. Terrific. 😀😀😀. Thanks
Mike K
I don't have a phone, so what should I look to get if I'm only interested in one for this drone (don't want one for normal phone usage). Also, where I live in remote Alaska there is very poor to no cell phone connectivity. Does this matter?
Mike K
@Air Photography Awesome... thank you for the reply and information.
Air Photography
You don’t need cellular service to fly these drones. Honestly if you can find a reasonably priced secondhand iPhone that is your best option. The app runs best on iOS
Bruce Winship
Super informative video.... straight to the point... no bs...... thanks
Air Photography
Thank you I’m glad you enjoyed it
Li Lin
Love the way you tell the detail off this mini 2 fly more combo...
I just got it today... Still looking for tutorial, & I found yours 😍 ♥
Air Photography
Thank you I’m glad you found it helpful
Lee Vardy
Really appreciate the non screen record and just pointing with a pencil, far more engaging to take the information in 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽
Air Photography
I agree I find screen recordings can be difficult to follow because you don’t know where they’re pointing to or what are being pressed. Thanks for watching
Twisty
Honestly, I want this drone so much I probably watched all the videos about guides for this drone and I'm just here to see it fly
Mar mel
Youre really awesome ! thanks
Air Photography
Thank you I’m glad you enjoyed the video
UNUCHI-JA
Wow this was very very helpful! thanks✌🏽👌🏽!
Air Photography
Thank you I’m glad you enjoyed it
Carl McGivern
Im off out to buy one now thanks ✌️
Air Photography
Nice, enjoy your new drone
Luis Rangel
I recently purchase my DJI mini 2 drone I have watched so many videos for tutorials and so far your video is the best that I have seen you explain everything so good and so far you are the only video that I have seen how to turn off and turn on the remote control and the Drone because I was having trouble understanding that but your video covered everything that I needed to know thank you so much
Air Photography
Thank you very much I’m glad you found it helpful
T M K
i can see many app in play store which to download for mavic 2 drone
Fury Road
Great video, thank you bro. I subbed
Air Photography
Thank you and welcome aboard
TheBrookmeister
Very clear and easy to understand video , excellent job 👍
Air Photography
Thank you and glad you enjoyed it
maryannmiami
This was BETTER than DJI’s own tutorial!!! Thank you SO much!!! 👏
Air Photography
Thank you I’m glad you enjoyed it
Ryan Tesauro
This was an amazing review, so detailed. Thanks so much
Air Photography
Thank you I’m glad you enjoyed it
Richard Carter
Great video, my Mini 2 arrives on Wednesday :) can't wait to get her up in the Ontario sky. Are you planning on doing a DJI Fly video as well? That would be an awesome compliment to this video.
Richard Carter
@Air Photography I'll definitely look forward to that. Had my maiden flight yesterday. Blown away by the quality of this little drone.
Air Photography
I have been contemplating that. Maybe I should go over that as well
australia garbage trucks 1
Can you use multiple phones to use the drone
Air Photography
Yes you can fly the drone say using one phone, disconnect it and then plug in another phone. As long as they all have the fly app
Mule Crusher
thank you so much for making this video, im using it to figure out how to get my new mini 2 set up ! I was feeling overwhelmed and excited to start flying, your video helped tons.
Air Photography
That’s great I’m glad you found it helpful
david caponigro
Excellent, concise and precise introduction. Thank you for your time, effort and expertise. Looking forward to your others!
Air Photography
Thank you I’m glad you enjoyed it
Techno How
Needed this video, just got a mini 2. Thanks , really helped me.
Air Photography
That’s great I’m glad you found it helpful
股你唔到
Will they ask you if you wanna get dji care when you first activate?
Air Photography
Yes during the activation process it ask you if you would like to purchase DJI care
Alan Phillips
Got my Mini 2 today. Can’t wait to fly it once we’re out of lockdown here in the UK. Thanks for the great video. Much appreciated.
Air Photography
Thank you and thanks for watching
Shabana Flaherty
Thanks for this information... I am getting it for myself and this beginners guide really helped me to makeup my mind if I really want it or not ☺️ and now I am so excited that I’ll be receiving it soon ...
Air Photography
Thank you I’m glad you found it helpful. Enjoy your new camera
Sufyan Ali Khaa
My drone is not turning on, same time RC connected perfectly with the phone.
Steve Mitchard
Literally just got it out of the box and if truth be known, slightly nervous. Thanks for the detailed and reassuring lesson - Excellent!
Air Photography
Thank you I’m glad you enjoyed it
Thiruvikraman R
A Big Thanks! I watched a few videos before my first flight, none of them made me confident to fly like this. Keep up your great work.👍
Air Photography
Thank you I’m glad you enjoyed them
rick lafrance
In regards to the dji fly app..Do i have to delete and reload it?..I still have it on my phone from when i had the mini 1..I just purchased the mini 2 and i cant seem to get it to connect..It wants to connect to my old mini 1 which of course i no longer have..Thanks
rick lafrance
Ok I had to Reload the app..All good now..One more question..Does my phone need to have Wi-Fi or Data enabled? Can I fly without wifi or Data connection?
WillyJM
Did you buy the Asurion protection plan?I did and can't find out how to activate it
jerry lara
Thanks for this video, it was a huge help!!!
Rob Buda
Excellent video. Thank you.
Duane Reed
If pulling down on the stick kills the motor then how do you drop in altitude?
Duane Reed
@Air Photography Thx
Duane Reed
@Air Photography Thanks,i appreciate it.Just got this thing outside messin around though it's dark out.This thing is great.
Air Photography
It will only kill the motor when it’s landed. If you’re flying in you pull down on the stick it just lowers altitude. If you’re hovering above the ground and you pull down on the stick a contact that it’s close to the ground and will go into landing mode
lee spencer
How do you know when the battery is charged?
Air Photography
The lights for flash while charging on the four LEDs on the bottom and then stop when it’s fully charged. Same goes if you’re using The charging hub
Carlito
You are using your phone to connect to the drone via wifi,but what if someone calls you on your phone while you are flying it? Will the wifi connection break?
Scott Fears
As a former teacher and technical writer all I can say is bravo. THIS is how to share information. Exceedingly informative, concise and well explained. Thank you.
Air Photography
Thank you very much
Palkys
I bought the combo pack on impulse, still not disapointed.
Air Photography
👍
William Álvarez
Fantastic, great job on the very detailed tutorial. (Unlike the manufacturer 🙄)
Air Photography
Thank you very much I’m glad you enjoyed it
John Tzountzouris
Thanks, very informative. I just got the mini 2 for Christmas. First drone ever, not as afraid to take her out for a spin now.
Air Photography
Thank you I’m glad you found it helpful
eric lewis
Very informative video. Thank you!
Air Photography
Thank you and thanks for watching
Calvin Pynn
Excellent overview for a beginner!! VERY helpful
Air Photography
Thank you I’m glad you enjoyed it
Darren Wellhoefer
"until you regain your composure" 22:51 ...aka...."when you stop yelling OH SHIT!!" ....awesome video, bud. Very informative and really helped me out.
TrickyJ Josh
Another well explained vid. Thanks
Air Photography
Thank you
DailyToker
Very informative video but with all those cuts it is very tedious to hear you starting talking over and over.
Minimum Expectations DIY
This is the best (and most helpful) video I've seen. Thank you for your efforts. Great production.
Air Photography
Thank you very much I’m glad you enjoyed it
nomotato
Thank you so much
Lance Duncan
Great video thank you!
Alf Baldwin
I just unboxed my Mini! I watched your video (twice now) while waiting for batteries to charge. I am sitting smack dab in the middle of a restricted zone :) Guess I am going for a drive...very soon 🇨🇦 🍁.
Air Photography
Yes I can totally relate to that. I said to my wife when we’re ready to buy a house it must not be in a restricted flight zone LOL
Robert Shaw
Thank you .very informative video, Buying the mini 2 in the spring
Air Photography
👍
Ionut31
THE MOST COMPLETE REWIEW, THX
Air Photography
Thank you I’m glad you enjoyed it
Dave Smith
Hi. Very nice tutorial. Have you come across the problem of not being able to connect a drone to the controller? Well, I've just purchased a mini 2 fly more combo. Well, I'm having that problem. I've just followed how you reconnect to the hand controller.
But all I get is "Connect aircraft" But It is Connected. The screen is blank with red lettering saying "Connect aircraft". The strange thing is. I can actually move the Gimbal up and down with the wheel on the controller. So it is connected. Wouldnt you think? I have read that DJI had a batch of Bad cables. That was causing the problem. I've been wrestling with this problem for a week before Christmas. You see.I had the same problem with the previous new Nini 2. So I returned it to the store. And replaced it with another without question.
Now I'm on Mini 2 number 2. I've got exactly the same issue. I've used the method of holding down those buttons on the controller. and holding the on the button for four 4 seconds. It still doesn't want to fly. what am I not doing? I was told this drone will work virtually straight out of the box. Not in my case. Please help ed. I'm a retired guy in the UK. And it's doing my head in
Regards Dave
Joseph Maleka
I have recently developed an interest in drones but I only managed to save up for a dji tello drone. Sadly its not enough to start the video and photography business at weddings, funeral events etc. I was wondering if there is any competition i can enter to win this Dji mini 2 drone 😥.
Phil Waud
Great video, thank you.
Colleen McIntyre
Thank you! I just got my mini2, watched your video and am heading out to try it. Great video packed with good info
adil sultan
Very useful video thanks for uploading
Angus Davies
I picked up a Fart-Watch. It works best without the battery in it.
Britton Cooke
12:11 might be a good time to mention that if you have a 32bit Android phone the DJI app is incompatible and it won't work. You have to have a 64 bit operating system on your phone. DJI has no plans to rectify this. Otherwise good video.
STL2steppin
Yes. This very point would have been nice to know before my Mini 2 was unwrapped Friday morning. Many new owners will be as shocked as I was when trying to get their entry level DJI drone ready to fly. My phone is not that old. Anyone know any workarounds?
Tom Nicholas
Great video, thanks.
Michele Sbriglio
thank you for this
David Merralls
Nice composed review. My question, can the user chose Mode 1 or Mode 2 as an option preference on the controller?
G B
I just opened my Christmas gift and whadya know the misses got me a DJI Mini 2. This video was super helpful start to finish. I appreciate it thank you.
Russell Cox
This was very helpful. I’m ready to fly. Thanks!
Life Express
Getting my drone next week and wanted a beginner's guide to get started! This tuotrial is JUST STRAIGHT FORWARD, TO THE POINT & NICELY EXPLAINED GUIDE for anyone who wants initial knowledge to start flying. Thanks so much for putting up the great content out there. ❤️🙏
dani_ca
Thank you for this video. It explain way better than DJI’s ones. Cheers from Montreal!
Troy Alexander
I’m having trouble connecting the RC to the drone. I have mini 2 and have been through all the tutorials. Also not showing that there is a sd card but it’s in the drone. Any help or thoughts would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
garwood1973
Thx so much.u helped out tons ..MERRY CHRISTMAS🍻
The mexican homeboy
Thanks for the great help.
ANP
Does it have the crash avoidance feature?
Tony Frewin
Excellent video, thanks for such a clear tutorial . I really want one of these now 👍.
The Aussie Unprofessional
wow excellent Tutorial mate thanks . cant wait to open mine on Chrissy day !
Chuck Ostrom
Think there’s any chance the Mini 2 will be compatible with the Smart Controller?
Peter Foley
I am lucky enough to have got the DJI Mini 2 for Christmas. I can't wait to try it in 2021, if we ever get out of lockdown (London here)! I found this tutorial really helpful. Thanks for taking the trouble to publish your advice. Stay safe and Merry Christmas.
WORRO01
Very good video, thanks! Thumbs-up ~John
goobermint her3tik
In the End, succinct as usual.
Bill H
short too
goobermint her3tik
Only 4 GPS satellites need minimum. Three for global positioning and the 4th for elevation.
goobermint her3tik
Wrong! 250+ grams does not require Certificate everywhere. To monetized your videos in whatever capacity then YES. 250+ Drones in the US does require Registration and a Part 107 Certificate (Trained) is not required unless youre making money from your videos.
Markus Y
I'll be opening mine christmas eve. I really don't understand about the 3 batteries charging at the same time. So, I guess you don't really know how long it would take to charge all 3 batteries at the same time. any swags? {Sophisticated Wild A$$ Guess}?
P.R. Mathews
Excellent video with a wealth of knowledge👍🏼Merry Christmas to you and family from down here in Florida.
Tim Bond
Be WARNED!!! It does not work with lots of android devices, eg Samsung A10, Amazon Fire HD, ASUS ZEN PAD 10 to mention a few. No mention on the box, disgraceful. They seem to want to force you to buy an Apple iPhone. Sort it out DJI!! There's going to be a lot of unhappy people this Christmas, it's bad enough dealing with the pandemic !!!
Kaylem
Mine arrived 3 days ago...... Won't open till Christmas as a gift to myself. Best intro beginner video yet, and I have now seen many. Thank you and have a great well deserved Christmas and a much better 2021 for us all.
Gordon Love
Love this tutorial. I’m looking into getting either the mavic mini or mini 2. This may seem a weird question but when in the air and you turn the drone around facing you and you want to bring the drone back do you push the right stick towards you or away?
Many thanks
Speedbat76
Awesome guide... Thank you 👍
Just ordered my first drone the mini 2 and have 2 questions for you. Do you turn off your phone or controller first when shutting down?
And how do you storage charge the lipo batteries? Is there a storage mode in the charger or do you have to drain them to 50%?
Mvh Pierre
Tommy Owen
Very helpful. Thank you.
DiamondDave1209
Picked one up today!
osmirod1
This is incredibly thorough 😟
Jayson Benedicto
thank you man😘
7MonarC
I love that it's not bluetooth-dependent.
PeppinoS555
You deserve all the credit. Finally a Real YouTuber who is not for the show. Precise, detail oriented on the actual topic, without unnecessary "side stories" or personal BS.
222K subs./ I have been getting a bunch of that number too. It means good things coming your way.
Sergey B
Really good video. Thanks!
Air Photography
Thank you
1fastregal
Can an iPod touch be used instead of a cell phone
Air Photography
I don’t think so
Lana Stone
I love this video! I just got the DJI mini 2 and all the tiny manuals and little videos - it was all to tiny to really learn and absorb. This is a wonderful accessible and simple resource!
Air Photography
Thank you I’m glad you enjoyed it
Sin Aj
Excellent guide, Leant many new things 🙏🏻
Maram West
Thanks brother.. Planning to buy here in India... Will be available maybe last week of December
Raju G.S
This is really helpful bro. I love your videos for its content quality and straight to the point. Thank you very much
Air Photography
Thank you very much
Aztec Airbrush
Great info, thanks !
Air Photography
Thank you and thanks for watching
Joseph Lanza
Great video I already have the mavic air 2 I would like a second drone I want to fly inside would this mini2 be good for inside flying
Air Photography
Yes it works well indoors, he may want to consider investing in the prop guards if you do however
mr. sluggz
🤔 question so using a phone for the operating the drone does the phone needs cellular service or no ? Because I might need to purchase another phone 🤦🏾♂️ just to fly in peace
Air Photography
No you do not need cellular service or a Sim card in the phone. The only thing is you will not be able to view maps but for most people it’s not an issue. Other than that the drone will function perfectly and as a bonus you won’t get all the annoying phone calls and texts while you’re flying