Discussion
GetCarter said:
Dan_1981 said:
Sorry to interrupt the flow of stunning images - but does a Mavic Pro 1 still cut it from a photography & 'drone' point of view?
Or would a newer one offer something much better?
Everything is slightly better in the 2 - speed, distance, fly time, bit rate etc, but the main difference is the bigger sensor, which does improve picture quality. Having said that, the 1 should still cut the mustard :0)Or would a newer one offer something much better?
This is with the 2 (16th file size)
Dan_1981 said:
Hmm tempting to go for a 2 but I think a 1 would suffice.... and they're pretty much available for £400 pre owned round here at the moment.
2 is a great bit of kit. Same sensor as in the Sony RX100. They say 3 will come out in Spring, so prices may fall... but they lie a lot.If you can find a second hand DJI pro 4 - they are almost as good as the Mac 2 pro vid and stills... but make more noise.
Good luck.
Edited by GetCarter on Monday 4th January 16:40
Note that sometime this year, new drones will be sold with the CAA categories marked - which will tell you where you can fly them.
Older and unmarked drones have a legacy period, up to the end of 2022 I think - at which point they are limited to the back of beyond - even the small ones. If you've just bought a Mavik, you might have reason to be pissed off around now.
The requirement for IDs to be shown on demand and displayed on the drone mean that enforcement will be a lot easier to apply, so whilst it's only a theoretical risk at the moment, this will become a thing you have to consider eventually.
Older and unmarked drones have a legacy period, up to the end of 2022 I think - at which point they are limited to the back of beyond - even the small ones. If you've just bought a Mavik, you might have reason to be pissed off around now.
The requirement for IDs to be shown on demand and displayed on the drone mean that enforcement will be a lot easier to apply, so whilst it's only a theoretical risk at the moment, this will become a thing you have to consider eventually.
Tuna said:
Note that sometime this year, new drones will be sold with the CAA categories marked - which will tell you where you can fly them.
Older and unmarked drones have a legacy period, up to the end of 2022 I think - at which point they are limited to the back of beyond - even the small ones. If you've just bought a Mavik, you might have reason to be pissed off around now.
I watched this video clip yesterday that suggested this wasn't the case (I appreciate it's not an official source.) The CAA shows the new classifications and the weight equivalent for existing drones.Older and unmarked drones have a legacy period, up to the end of 2022 I think - at which point they are limited to the back of beyond - even the small ones. If you've just bought a Mavik, you might have reason to be pissed off around now.
indigochim said:
I watched this video clip yesterday that suggested this wasn't the case (I appreciate it's not an official source.) The CAA shows the new classifications and the weight equivalent for existing drones.
I think that video says that whilst we know what the classifications will be, those classifications cannot be retrospectively applied. The drone has to be marked by the manufacturer with the appropriate classification at the point of sale. Which may mean that DJI will probably be bringing in the new classifications when they release their next models.Old models can't be (legally) slapped with a sticker and made to sit in a classification - they are strictly legacy.
At least as I understand it at the moment.
Forest of Dean by Mike Gardiner, on Flickr
Road and Rail by Mike Gardiner, on Flickr
Parkend Church by Mike Gardiner, on Flickr
Taken a couple of weeks ago. The vehicles on the bridge were a happy accident.
Wye Valley at Bigsweir by Mike Gardiner, on Flickr
Wye Valley at Bigsweir by Mike Gardiner, on Flickr
. We love it around there.
wjwren said:
Hello all, new to a DJI Mavic Pro and trying to do some filming on a friends new build house. Are there any hints or tips on getting the footage as smooth as possible. I was trying to fly up the narrow drive and then when up to the house pan round to the garages.
thanks
Try turning the yaw and pitch sensitivity right down. This will slow your camera moves down.thanks
Try Tripod mode to slow the drone right down.
Only make one move per clip e.g. in, out, up down, left or right. Keep things simple.
Have a look at the intelligent flight modes e.g. Tapfly or course lock mode
And practice.
It was a fairly grotty morning on Sunday, but I managed some footage of our local power station chimney being demolished
These are a couple of stills from the video
Chimney 1 by Nigel Ogram, on Flickr
Chimney 2 by Nigel Ogram, on Flickr
These are a couple of stills from the video
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