Hello! New to forum and new to drones!

[guywholikesgolf]

Excited to get into the world of drones!

I am looking to get into doing drone videography and photography for weddings, businesses and real estate along with taking it out on the golf course to film for fun. I am currently torn between two two drones, Mavic air 2s or mini pro 3 for my first drone. (or if you all know of any better ones that would work I am all ears)

Biggest needs.
- I live in Nebraska where it can get really windy and very dry heat (100+) so a drone that could handle both
- Active tracking for when I golf
- Camera/video camera
- Easy to use and travel with
- Easy to fly around people (large outdoor weddings)

Would the mini pro 3 be able to handle all of these (even the heat) or is it worth spending more money and having the bigger drone to get the air 2s?

 

[GFields]

Greetings from Birmingham Alabama, welcome to the forum!

 

[Lykus]

Welcome to the forum. In my opinion, you should start with mini 3 pro to familiarize yourself with controlling and shooting with a drone, as well as editing footages. Mini 3 pro should be able to handle most of your needs. If you happen to look for a case to store and carry mini 3 pro, check out our MM330 hard case. Have fun.

 

[wjkrysak]

Welcome to the forum. We look forward to your participation and your view of the world.

 

[dirkclod]

Welcome to the forum.
Please and do be sure you have read our guidelines.
I hope you will find our site helpful and look forward to any input , photo's/video's you might post .
Don't be shy and ask anything if you can't find it by searching .

 

[LoudThunder]

I am looking to get into doing drone videography and photography for weddings, businesses and real estate

Welcome from the Hampton Roads area of Virginia, USA. We have a Member's Map in the Upper Right of the Title Bar.

Members map

mavicpilots.com

As a New Drone Pilot, there are a couple of Legal Things you may need to do…

If you have not already done so, you will need to get your TRUST Certificate. You can get that at the Pilot Institute Web Site (FREE…) at least until you get your Part 107 License if you go into business . You mentioned two Drones, the Air 2S and you are required to register that Drone. The Mini 3 will on have to be registered if you go into business…

I registered my Mini 2 because the TRUST Certificate and FAA Registration established me as a "certified" Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Flyer.

Link to the Pilot Institute Web Site (FREE…)

FAA TRUST Online Portal for Recreational Drone Operators - Pilot Institute

Get your FAA TRUST Certificate of Completion to legally fly drones for recreational reasons in the United States.

trust.pilotinstitute.com

Link to the FAADroneZone (Optional for Drones under 250-Grams…)

FAADroneZone

faadronezone.faa.gov

You wrote that you wanted to get into videography and photography for weddings, businesses, and real estate photos, then you will need to acquire your Part 107 License, here is a link to get you started…

Aviation School: Free & Paid Pilot Training Classes - Pilot Institute

Pilot Institute offers courses on drones and airplanes from world-class experts. Pass the Part 107 or Private Pilot exam and take to the skies.

pilotinstitute.com

Since you live in Nebraska, there are specific laws and rules for you to follow, please check the link below for all the Rules and Laws that are in effect in your neck of the woods and it also links you to some of the Best Places to Fly in your area… Also, if you travel on vacation, visit friends, and relatives in other parts of the country, check back here so you do not run afoul of the law.

Drone Laws and Best Places to Fly in Every US State - Pilot Institute

pilotinstitute.com

However, in the meantime, here is some Good Old Fashion Advice…

Do not let the excitement of the moment get the best of you. When you are going out to fly, do it slowly and deliberately. Get used to a set procedure and even practice it.

There are so many things I could write but these are the highlights that I feel need mentioning.

Plug in your phone/tablet into your controller; turn on the Controller and DJI Fly App (if it does not start on its own…). On the Drone, open the front legs, then open the back legs, then remove the Gimbal Cover.

The Gimbal is the most delicate item on the Drone and banging or bumping can damage it. I also fastened a short "Remove Before Flight" ribbon to the cover so it's more noticeable and I do not forget to remove it…

Turn on the drone and watch it come to "life." Watching the Gimbal go through its self-check is almost like watching a kitten or puppy opening its eyes for the first time…

Place the drone down (preferably on a Landing Pad) while it finishes its self-test (collecting satellites, etc…).

Check your battery status (Phone, Drone, and Controller), check the Signal Strength, by now the Controller should have reported it updated the Home Point.

Lift off, 4-5 feet (1-1/2 meters) or so, hover a bit, check the controls (move the drone a bit forward, back, left, right, yaw left and right). By now, your Controller will probably report again, Home point Updated.

If you go out in a rush and race thru your start up and take off before the drone has finished it prep, it may update its Home Point over that pond or that old tree you are flying over and in your excitement, you'll fly the drone long past it Low Battery point and when it engages Return to Home and lands in the pond or in a tree; it will be all on you…

Now go have fun, learn to fly the drone by sight before you try to fly it out a distance depending on the video feed, FPV.

I would also advise you to use YouTube and watch a lot of the Videos on flying and setting up the Drone. When it is too dark, too cold, or too wet, you can "fly it vicariously" through YouTube. Also watch some of the Blooper Drone Videos and learn how not to fly your "New Baby."

Below is the link to all of the downloads offered by DJI for the Mavic Air 2s and the Mini 3, including the User Manuals.

Mavic Air 2 - Download Center - DJI

At DJI Download Center, Learn aboutMavic Air 2

www.dji.com

DJI Mini 3 Pro - Download Center - DJI

At DJI Download Center, Learn aboutDJI Mini 3 Pro

www.dji.com

As for which Drone will work best for you, only you can make that choice...

Happy, Safe and Legal Droning…

 

[MA2 317]

Hello from the Crossroads of America guywholikesgolf.

Welcome to the Forum.

 

[old man mavic]

welcome to the forum

 

[Drone Master]

Welcome to Mavic Pilots! Enjoy the forum!

 

[msinger]

Welcome to the forum!

 

[Laborous]

Welcome to the forum from the beautiful woods of Maine!

 

[chopperguy]

Welcome to the forum!
I have both the Air2s and a Mini 3 Pro, I like them both for different reasons. The Air2s to me seems smoother to fly, I think that has to do with the remote. The biggest downside for me of the Air2s is the camera doesn't zoom for still pictures, it does for video however. You will have to fly it with a phone or tablet, for some that is an issue.
The Mini 3 Pro with RC is a small compact package, the RC eliminates having to hook up a phone or tablet. The built in android tablet to me is not as smooth as using an Apple device. This is most noticeable in the map of the drones location.
I would say whatever you choose go with the fly-more bundle, you will want the extra batteries and the carrying case with both should hold everything you need!

Good luck, it is a tough decision between the two!

 

[Gagey52]

Welcome to the forum from the outback of Australia. Look forward to your input on the forum.
Regards

 

[Chetk7677]

Welcome from central Florida.

 

[MN.MavicFlyer]

Excited to get into the world of drones!

I am looking to get into doing drone videography and photography for weddings, businesses and real estate along with taking it out on the golf course to film for fun. I am currently torn between two two drones, Mavic air 2s or mini pro 3 for my first drone. (or if you all know of any better ones that would work I am all ears)

Biggest needs.
- I live in Nebraska where it can get really windy and very dry heat (100+) so a drone that could handle both
- Active tracking for when I golf
- Camera/video camera
- Easy to use and travel with
- Easy to fly around people (large outdoor weddings)

Would the mini pro 3 be able to handle all of these (even the heat) or is it worth spending more money and having the bigger drone to get the air 2s?

First, you must take and pass Part 107 FAA test if your going to use your drone for income. What to buy? Depends on your budget and remember you get what you pay for. After your purchase, download the owners manual and read it cover to cover at least 3 times. You might want to spend 2 or 3 hours of flight time before you tackle camera work. If you’ve never done video, buy a book or take a class. These new drones/quad copters almost fly themselves until they don’t. Most crashes occur because of pilot error, just like small airplanes. Overconfidence is the demon.
Remember to walk before you run.
About flying over groups of people; that is illegal by FAA rules. You’ll learn that when you take your Part 107 test.
Good luck, flying these drones is a lot of fun.

 

[Tarmactripper]

welcome from the U.K., great and very helpful people in this forum, new myself and had much to read, and so informative my knowledge has greatly improved.

 

[a2tomm]

Excited to get into the world of drones!

I am looking to get into doing drone videography and photography for weddings, businesses and real estate along with taking it out on the golf course to film for fun. I am currently torn between two two drones, Mavic air 2s or mini pro 3 for my first drone. (or if you all know of any better ones that would work I am all ears)

Biggest needs.
- I live in Nebraska where it can get really windy and very dry heat (100+) so a drone that could handle both
- Active tracking for when I golf
- Camera/video camera
- Easy to use and travel with
- Easy to fly around people (large outdoor weddings)

Would the mini pro 3 be able to handle all of these (even the heat) or is it worth spending more money and having the bigger drone to get the air 2s?

The spiffy new controller is a total game changer ,I flew both just this Morning ,I will vote Mini 3 ,or better yet Air 2s and Spiffy new remote ,but DJI has to marry the first

 

[twickers14]

Welcome too from Bristol U.K. wish you every success with your new venture. You’re going to love it but do read the very sound advice above. I still read it and I’ve been droning for 3 years+.

 

[SpitFire]

Welcome to the forum from Chicago the Windy City.
Fly Safe, and keep learning How to, be safe.

 

[guywholikesgolf]

Welcome to the forum!
I have both the Air2s and a Mini 3 Pro, I like them both for different reasons. The Air2s to me seems smoother to fly, I think that has to do with the remote. The biggest downside for me of the Air2s is the camera doesn't zoom for still pictures, it does for video however. You will have to fly it with a phone or tablet, for some that is an issue.
The Mini 3 Pro with RC is a small compact package, the RC eliminates having to hook up a phone or tablet. The built in android tablet to me is not as smooth as using an Apple device. This is most noticeable in the map of the drones location.
I would say whatever you choose go with the fly-more bundle, you will want the extra batteries and the carrying case with both should hold everything you need!

Good luck, it is a tough decision between the two!

How big is the sound difference between the two of them?
Additionally have you used the active track in them? I have seen things online that say they are the same and some that say they are way different. What are you thoughts?