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Hi Ted, I recently replaced my Mini 2 with the Air 3. It was a tough decision, but carrying the extra weight for the 70mm lens is absolutely worth it. I actually use the 70mm lens more than the wide-angle lens. Great video!
Just speculation & wishful thinking. I doubt M5P will get e a true 1" sensor, too big. They have to keep it under 250g and affordable. I have the M4P and it's been great, but it feels so flimsy and light. I have a DJI Spark, remember those? It is heavy and feels very solid.
hey buddy. Are you saying the M4P feels light & flimsy while in your hand? …or light and flimsy while flying/recording? I have the M3P and that thing is super stable even in high winds. Just my personal experience.
the Air 3s gets the 1 inch sensor from what i read and i cant imagine that there will be a mini version with a one inch sensor for the european market. It has something to do with the Law and guidlines here in europe. All new drones have to have a certification to be flown anywhere. The Air models are the only ones you can fly in aeas where people are living like cities and villages etc.. without having to bother you might have to pay a penalty (A Phantom or an Mavic 2 or An Avata 1 your just allowed to fly far away from people since this year). The new certified mavics are very difficult to get up in the air without limitations, even if you have a license and a permission from the government. So, I think just marketing-wise, there will always be this sensor-difference between the Air and the Mini. At least for the european market.
Hello Ted, Thanks once again for your very inspiring words about the world of drones in which we "flying filmmakers" find ourselves. I can easily do without the Mini 5 Pro, mainly because, just like you, the Mini 3 Pro delivers perfectly. Being able to upgrade is always nice, but I couldn't wait any longer. As we neared the end of 2023, I had to replace my Air 2 with a drone that had a C-certification. This is only important here in Europe, but for me, it was crucial. Without taking this step, I would have been limited to flying in open fields only. My dream was the then relatively new Air 3, but the budget was tight, if it even fit at all. A little bit of risk never hurts, right? So, I decided to go down this path: I bought a used, broken Mavic 3 (dual camera). I had heard from various sources, or more precisely from not always very accurate reports in a Facebook group, that even without Care Refresh, DJI offers fair prices if the drone's internal components are not destroyed. The gimbal was broken, the motors needed replacing, and two legs were snapped. It was a pitiful sight... But my plan worked out: including the additional purchase of a used Fly More Combo, I was able to pick up a brand new, factory-sealed Mavic 3 with a 4/3 Hasselblad CMOS sensor from the post office. Even as I write this, it still sounds like music to my ears. A wonderful bird, indeed at the end for USD 1500. But now to you. Stand up on your hind legs for a moment and give it another try. Based on my distant assessment, your Mini 3 Pro might be suffering from a rare but occasionally occurring issue known as the "jello effect." The few times I've read about it, people were successful in getting a replacement drone. Well, the warranty has likely expired by now, and that's an obstacle. Still, I'm flying my Mini 3 Pro in its third year, and it feels like it's flying just as well as on day one. Do me a favor and give it another shot. It would be terrible publicity for DJI to let such a jello effect go unrepaired and ignored. However, it does require a somewhat persistent drone owner, and I see in my crystal ball that they will send you a replacement unit...
my channel is probably not for you. There is zero “fluff”. Your opinion is not law & fact. It’s cool….there’s plenty of drone channels for you with zero fluff & personality. Soon there will be a limitless number of zero fluff AI channels with just fast data and facts. That’s what you are looking for, cause “time is precious!”
yesssssss. That is literally the best thing a teacher can hear. that is our currency. Beautiful. thank you brother. Hey is there a specific topic you’d like me to cover in an upcoming episode?
yessss. love that phrase. I just did a search to find the origin of that phrase. Wow super cool. It dates back to a British philosopher in 1949. I think i might actually make a full episode about this concept on my new youtube channel. Thanks brother. I have a favorite quote for you: “We (humans) are the sex organs of the machine world.”
absolutely. It needs to get better. Maybe they make the actual sensors more sensitive? And I’m sure they’ll be continually improving the algorithms in the obstacle avoidance system…maybe augmented with AI.
Damn and I just bought the mini 4 pro. Honestly I would guess a larger sensor will add more weight putting it over 250g. But if they can make it work that would be great.. however I really hope they add pro res recording option if they do that. dlogm is great.. but if they're going to have a much bigger sensor why waste it on h.265. Need that prores or dnxhr recording option to make good use of it.
Great insights and projection of the mini 5. We may want to expect more than 5k, say at least 6k like Autel has already done and an upcoming competitor in the selfi/mini market is ZeroZero Robotics which I have just ordered their Hover X1 Pro Max that shoots at 8K! far under 249g with 16min flight time and fully encases rotors that the whole unit will fit in your pocket, oh and full obstacle avoidance.
This video has been a waste of time. You have shared no practicale, actionable tips or trick, you keep on talking about you, you and you but you say almost nothing. Honestly I was hoping for a little bit of value from a 19 min video but it was just boring. Your videos look bland by the way, why do you use black and white video in 2024?
I ran across this video a couple months ago and have to say it has changed my entire creative thought process, I am a still photographer 25+ years and thought that anyone not shooting manual was just lazy. With all my experience, I just couldn't figure out why I struggled to get it right with my drone, and was about to put it back in the box when Ted came along, now I can't wait to get out there every chance I can ❤👍😁
Lisa! what an incredible comment. As a teacher….this is absolute gold. This is the currency for us. Thank you! Yes it’s my belief that the dynamics of a flying camera make it necessary to use AUTO exposure, especially since the DJI auto exposure algorithm is SUPER smooth & accurate. Lisa are you here in the US? what types of scenes do you like to capture?
@@TedNemeth yes, I am in the US, and I like water scenes, moving trains, bridges, cemeteries. I'm in the mid-west and counting the days until the leaves start to change.
Nice watching you again, Ted! You’re so inspiring and life loving person! “Experiences over possessions” is that I’m coming up with too. God bless you🙏🏻 Namaste.
Pavel wow thank you for the kind words my new friend. Can I ask you…is there a specific topic you would like me to cover in an upcoming episode? I’m working on an episode now with lots of tips for low light footage.
@@TedNemeth would be interested to know your low light performance features. Also looking to see your mini 5 pro experience and some travel videos you announced to show in some time!
I love the points you make you are so right! However, when flying low at night, you definitely should turn off AE. That's a real shot wrecker! Love the square aspect ratio and the overall message.
hey buddy. I’ll be 53 in January. Life doesn’t slow down does it. Dang. Thanks for watching. Hey is there a specific topic you’d like me to cover in an upcoming episode?
One correction to your guess on specs, Mini5Pro will have 4K 120fps (and 240fps at lower resolution). As far as a darker World, I totally agree. I was a pre-teen in the Sixties, and every decade seems to lose something, except maybe the 80’s - love it and the music! Finally, great video, as always. I like how you turned the darkness into light👍
@@TedNemeth that's right I would really enjoy thermal. I know it's offered in some of the heavier drones, but I kind of want to keep mine under the 249 g if possible. But I really do enjoy mine. I started off with a mini two pro, then the mini three pro. Now I also have the mini four pro, obstacle avoidance, 4K as well as the HDMI output to a monitor
There was a big jump from the mini three pro to the mini four Pro. I have both of those to start with the obstacle avoidance in the four is great. The camera is a lot better and another feature that I really like is I can go out of HDM into my 15 inch rechargeable monitor. I love this feature to see a large monitor while flying.
hey Mike. You say the camera is a lot better in the mini 4 versus the Mini 3. I did an ACTUAL side-by-side comparison of the footage in different light settings. My testing showed they were exactly the same in day light and in low light. The Mini 4 was a little better at night. But in low light they are exactly the same. I stopped reading marketing specs and only believe what my actual testing shows. You say you plug a large screen into the controller of your Mini 4. I LOVE THAT. I used to fly my Mini 2 with a 12” Ipad. Wow I miss that. A firmware update in the RC1 controller deleted that ability.
What you're saying in this video reminds me of what annoys me about movie score tutorials. All those RU-vid videos on writing 'epic movie scores' sound the same... big heavy drums, low brass, and fast strings. They are all Hans Zimmer clones and it's rare to find RU-vidrs who write melodic and harmonious music like John Williams, James Horner, etc.
thank you Borut. Great name, what nationality? Thank you for watching! I am working on an update to this episode. Should be done in about 4 weeks. I’m finishing an episode right now about how to get better drone footage in low light.
@@TedNemeth Low light has always been my passion and specialty. I look forward to watching it. I know for a fact that you will teach me something I never knew before.
@@MasonTorrey - right on! Please let me know…..any tips for me to include in the episode? I am always open to learning. Yup I’m addicted to low light also.
@@TedNemeth My low light experience was always with still photography... mostly concerts and stage productions getting the sharpest images with the lowest noise. Now I'm experimenting with low-light video using smartphones. I've figured out how to get perfectly clean video, but it's a long process involving Topaz Photo AI (yes, Photo AI, not Video AI).
Really like the simplicity and also elegant approach to drone filming. It's easy to get hung up on technical issues that can prevent you from getting great shots. Keep up the great and inspiring videos.
Brian I truly appreciate that ma friend. Yup the dynamics of a flying camera make it a different ball-game than boring land cameras sitting on a tripod. In my mirrorless camera I am in manual exposure 100% of the time. In my drone I am in auto exposure 100% of the time. And I assigned the exposure lock function to a controller button. I’m finishing a new episode right now about how to get the best low light footage with our drones. Stay. tuned buddy.
@TedNemeth I run a small video production company. I use the mini 3 pro. It does everything I need. Best part about the sub 250g drone s they don't attract a lot of attention. They aren't intimidating for nearby people and even some animals... dogs can hear it a mile away.
hey Ernie. Everything is relative. To me….waypoints is not important at all. And my personal experience with the obstacle avoidance in my Mini 3 is that it’s useless. It does not actually work in about 90% of flying instances. Adding sideways obstacle avoidance in the Mini 4…it still doesn’t work in Sport mode. It still will not detect small branches and cables. But to you Waypoints and some features might be a big deal. In the beginning of the episode I stated the episode is not an exhaustive test….its just my opinions based on me kicking it around during some real world tests. I am NOT the Gerald Un-Done of drones.
Very informative videos you got there. You kind of remind me of a game character called "Mark Jefferson" from the game "Life is Strange", just without the psychopath part, I guess... ;)
Nice video! About jitter, see clearly if camera plastic arm is not broken, if it is, glue it with one drop of super glue - I had that problem, maybe yours is different. I own Mini 3 Pro and I think that they will slow iterations because is a niche market and it will be difficult to find new technologies each year. You have great suggestions about future updates, however I want combination of Avata fpv and Mini Pro in one drone.
Finally the one person who looks at a cinewoop or a 4k camera drone as a tool for a cinematographer to use, not as Mr techie drone nerd now having to be pro at something else, when all I care about is the shot and the composition. Those other youtubers literally aren't photographers or videographer. They are drone guys gone nuts call call in cine, cut their footage to get some good shots, and show footage after they've been flying for years. Race tumbling and fast swoops isn't cine, its fpv racing trying to do as many tricks as possible. When cine is smooth, slow and methodically every second and angle is though of, practiced, and done 20 times. Not fpv whip around and prey for good footage isn't a the point of a cinewoop not will it be able to do the angles at buttery smooth controlled shots unless you have a separate camera lens operator which those tiny cinewoops don't have.
Soo I just lost my drone on a way too high of a tree to retrieve it. It was mini 3 pro RIP edition. I've got a pickle now 3, 4 or wait till 5? Aghhh 5 inch sensor seems worthy the wait... Thanks for the video!
Good points you made , I’ve just bought the Mini 3 and now I’m considering what drone to get next when I’m ready for the upgrade, would like to get a pro , but what one 4 or 5 ??.
