How to hand launch and catch your Mavic Mini 2

[John Gowland]

A few mistakes and pauses but you get the gist.

 

[TIME MACHINE]

Very good video. As a new mini owner, I was looking for this information. Thanks!

 

[John Gowland]

You are welcome

 

[DHAirbus]

For landing I would suggest a flat palm with fingers and thumb flat - if (it will one day) a blade catches your finger it will cut you.

 

[John Gowland]

Good idea but the downward sensors will try to read the uneven surface of your hand and not be predictable. I have tried that and launched and cought many DJI drones and for consistency found the method I used the best and never hurt myself. But it's up to you. Its most important for you to use what method suits you. Try them all.

 

[DHAirbus]

Try them all.

"downward sensors will try to read the uneven surface"
Fully agree that's why I recommend flat hand landing with fingers clear, but as you say it's personal preference. I do hand "catch" Mavic Zoom and P4P

 

[AusGeoff]

Thanks John - great simple explanation and demonstration. Cheers.

 

[MAvic_South_Oz]

Does slipping your hand under the mini work same as other DJI drone sensors ?
If you slide it in within a couple of inches, it won't move up ?
Just not sure if any other front (side / rear?) sensors might not allow this.

 

[Chris Baish]

Does slipping your hand under the mini work same as other DJI drone sensors ?
If you slide it in within a couple of inches, it won't move up ?
Just not sure if any other front (side / rear?) sensors might not allow this.

Just hold your hand under flat about a foot below while it reads it, and continue to hold down on the left stick. It will rise slightly first due to sensors, then will come down in a gentle controlled landing.

 

[John Gowland]

Does slipping your hand under the mini work same as other DJI drone sensors ?
If you slide it in within a couple of inches, it won't move up ?
Just not sure if any other front (side / rear?) sensors might not allow this.

Sliding your hand under works every time. The only one I have not tried it on is the inspire

 

[MAvic_South_Oz]

Sliding your hand under works every time. The only one I have not tried it on is the inspire

Just hold your hand under flat about a foot below while it reads it, and continue to hold down on the left stick. It will rise slightly first due to sensors, then will come down in a gentle controlled landing.

That's what I meant there Chris, if you slide hand under close to the bottom sensors on (what looks like all) DJI drones, they don't react

 

[John Gowland]

Does slipping your hand under the mini work same as other DJI drone sensors ?
If you slide it in within a couple of inches, it won't move up ?
Just not sure if any other front (side / rear?) sensors might not allow this.

Yes, it works with every single one, except the Phantom of course.

 

[AusGeoff]

Does slipping your hand under the mini work same as other DJI drone sensors ?
If you slide it in within a couple of inches, it won't move up ?
Just not sure if any other front (side / rear?) sensors might not allow this.

I'm pretty sure there aren't any other sensors. Also, every time it jumps up, so maybe I am getting my hand too far under the drone.

 

[Bodkin's Best Photography]

I'm pretty sure there aren't any other sensors. Also, every time it jumps up, so maybe I am getting my hand too far under the drone.

Hold down the left stick on the controller and it will land regardless of what is under it. Just be sure to keep your fingers clear of the propellers.

 

[MAvic_South_Oz]

I'm pretty sure there aren't any other sensors. Also, every time it jumps up, so maybe I am getting my hand too far under the drone.

Probably distance, but maybe try @Bodkin's Best Photography suggestion, that works.
Hand arched upwards use as a landing pad, for the mini at least, don't think I'll try it with the M1P.

 

[John Gowland]

I don't hold my hand out flat because I have more control with the sliding my hand in with a light contact, almost like a caress or snuggle as if it were a little bird. Like a cup shaped hand but where you have like a mold your hand to the drone. That way I have all the drone in my hand slightly raising it then pull back the left stick.
Getting a bit salacious here, don't worry I had to look that up as well.

 

[MAvic_South_Oz]

You REALLY love your drones @John Gowland