Your experience with the Mavic Air 2

4score · May 22, 2020

JustAGuy said:
Coming from a Mini, it's better than I expected. The huge step up in raw power and wind handling capability was expected. I expected the camera to be a bit better, but the HDR image and video modes have blown me away. I'm very happy with the purchase.

The attached image was not edited.

Beautiful picture!

gottahavit · May 22, 2020

My first attempts with the MA2, Photos are HDR Merges of AEB using Photo Affinity.

Anyone know how I get HDR direct from drone? Was right there for video, but all I have are AEB for photos. Curious how quality compares.

video still uploading

lee82gx · May 22, 2020

gottahavit said:
My first attempts with the MA2, Photos are HDR Merges of AEB using Photo Affinity.

Anyone know how I get HDR direct from drone? Was right there for video, but all I have are AEB for photos. Curious how quality compares.

video still uploading

“Smart” should be the auto HDR or night mode depending on the conditions.

gottahavit · May 22, 2020

lee82gx said:
“Smart” should be the auto HDR or night mode depending on the conditions.

Cool thanks, Took some in smart mode thinking it might be but wasnt impressed compared to AEB, video however looks great

Northwood Mediaworks · May 22, 2020

Been for two flights so far, finding it incredibly better than good old Sparky, but that's no surprise really. Much quieter, smoother, faster, and of course the camera/gimbal experience is so much better. I have flown around the farm but may not post those videos as I have many others from previous flights there. Planning an expedition to some wilderness areas, should be ace to video and photograph there. I like the HDR video function, next time up I am going to use the ND filters and go manual.

One "smart" photo attached. I am happy with my purchase decision for sure.

gottahavit · May 22, 2020

Northwood Mediaworks said:
Been for two flights so far, finding it incredibly better than good old Sparky, but that's no surprise really. Much quieter, smoother, faster, and of course the camera/gimbal experience is so much better. I have flown around the farm but may not post those videos as I have many others from previous flights there. Planning an expedition to some wilderness areas, should be ace to video and photograph there. I like the HDR video function, next time up I am going to use the ND filters and go manual.

One "smart" photo attached. I am happy with my purchase decision for sure.

Nice shot, look like it's right next door ;-)

first quick and dirty HDR video, no editing except cut and transition in Resolve, color is straight of drone

Northwood Mediaworks · May 22, 2020

gottahavit said:
Nice shot, look like it's right next door ;-)

Your trees are further ahead than mine, yep, looks good. Have you tried Tripod mode? Really good for those hover/pans.

k.achilleas · May 23, 2020

Just ordered it ...5 to 7 days ...I am coming from mini ..hope worth the. Upgrade

4score · May 24, 2020

Northwood Mediaworks said:
Been for two flights so far, finding it incredibly better than good old Sparky, but that's no surprise really. Much quieter, smoother, faster, and of course the camera/gimbal experience is so much better. I have flown around the farm but may not post those videos as I have many others from previous flights there. Planning an expedition to some wilderness areas, should be ace to video and photograph there. I like the HDR video function, next time up I am going to use the ND filters and go manual.

One "smart" photo attached. I am happy with my purchase decision for sure.

I wanted to play with your beautiful shot...Just added a little vibrance and some sun rays in post.

bigslam51 · May 24, 2020

I'm no professional, still playing with the settings on the camera, but I'm loving this drone!

dronecrasher · May 24, 2020

GadgetGuy said:
Charge all the batteries in the FlyMore kit off the Hub separately on the original charger for the initial charge from hibernation.

what exactly do you mean?

Northwood Mediaworks · May 25, 2020

4score said:
I wanted to play with your beautiful shot...Just added a little vibrance and some sun rays in post.

Nice. I generally do edit my shots, but that one was straight off the card.

Cheers

4score · May 25, 2020

dronecrasher said:
what exactly do you mean?

I think he means don't do your initial charge when the batteries are all together. Do them individually.

eaglesurfing · May 26, 2020

I will never forget the day mine arrived. It rain for 3 days straight. I did a lot of test flights inside. It took longer to get the SD card then the drone. The plan was order the drone combo set and the other stuff. Even with Amazon prime, the drone came before my other order.
I did do a test video and had Youtube degrade it to fight on my page. Posted to some friends on Facebook and they loved it. Some of their kids did not think the video was real.