10+ Rookie Drone Mistakes You May Be Making RIGHT NOW + How To Prevent Them! 

So, what mistakes have you made and which have i missed? Let me know in the comments! Also, Don’t forget that if you’re one of the first 1000 people to use this link, you’ll will get a free trial of Skillshare's Premium Membership! skl.sh/carsonmiller05211

I would like to add another drone mistake. Not watching where you're walking while flying the drone. I was walking down a slight hill. I slipped and fell on my back. I'm 68 years old. I shouldn't be doing that. I dropped my glasses, my hat, and the drone controller in the mud. The drone landed right beside me and shut off. Nothing was broken and I am O.K. except for a lot of mud.

#11 powering on the drone without removing the Gimbal cover.

Hi Carson! Great tips there! A few more I might suggest for beginning drone pilots is to always calibrate the compass before flying at a new location (standing away from metal objects). Also, to calibrate the "IMU" or "Inertial Measurement Unit" about once a month (compass tells the drone what direction it's flying--IMU relates to acceleration and tilt angle for stable flight with 6-axis gyro). The IMU "green=good" indicator in the app is like a "check engine light"--it won't turn "red" until state of emergency! By then, a person might crash their drone. For drones that rely on WIFI frequency more than radio, you can buy a special high-speed cable (if using an Ipad Mini or Iphone--you can just use the Apple highspeed charging cable). This improves transmission of the video feed for lower latency and reduces risk of disconnecting mid-flight from the app (always turn smart phones on "Airplane Mode" before flying so incoming calls don't cause drone to disconnect from flight app! Since your smart device is plugged in to RC--leaving it on cellular or Wifi is unnecessary and causes frequency interference). Yes, you don't need cellular data to use the DJI Fly App--but you have to have internet connection to initially log into the DJI Go App before leaving the house. Position the controller antennas flat side towards the drone at 45 degree up angle for best broadcast (many "newbies" point antenna tips straight at drone, down at ground, or criss-crossed . . . all of which are incorrect!). Yes, the drone will execute a "lost link procedure" if it loses connection with the remote controller (it still has connection with satellites though to fly in auto-pilot). I leave it on "Return to Home" for normal use. However, if a person flies under structures or takes off from a boat--set the "lost link" procedure to "hover" in place--so the drone can re-connect with RC and land safely (Otherwise, your drone will try to ascend up to RTH altitude and fly straight up into tree branches, bridge, or overhead obstructions! And, if the boat has moved--it will land in water because that's the "home point" it last remembers. If your flying altitude is higher than RTH altitude--the drone will not descend until landing (So, if you are flying above a skyscraper and the drone loses connection--it won't fly down to RTH height and hit any objects below it). Remember that RTH is still blind to obstacles! Ken Heron was orbiting around a skyscraper and the concrete building blocked his signal--the drone "came home" in straight line and smashed right into the building (altitude was not set high enough to clear it). Also, many people do not realize drones will execute an emergency "auto-landing" at 10% battery. So, make sure to land with 20-30% battery left just to be safe. Hope this helps--you covered a lot of excellent points as well. Use a micro SD card with a U3 rating for sure. I turn my drone on first so it has a minute to connect to satellites in GPS mode before I take off. Otherwise, you will be flying in full manual or "Attitude Mode" with no GPS to help you. Please feel free to use some of these suggestions if you make a "Part 2" video sequel

When replacing the blades in the field, be very, very sure you don't loose the teeny tiny screws!! A fast food tray helps!

Great Drone content thanks for sharing Carson Miller Top

I owned the phantom 3 standard. I watched your videos from there. Now I decided to get the air 2 combo and I like it. Way better. I'm to scared to fly miles away though. I'm learning to fly it to get awesome footage. It's going to make it easy to get better

I was once flying in some wooded mountains where my landing spot was not clear at all, and the only reason why I still have that drone today was because of the minimap on the bottom left of the screen

great segment. as a beginner, i appreciate all your insight.

I have a DJI Phantom 3 Standard that i am just learning to fly more advanced. Your video on flying to waypoints, follow-me, etc. was fantastic. This video in the 13 mistakes was excellent also. I look forward to seeing more of your videos.

Great video...thanks Carson

Great video Carson thanks! An auto RTH update feature would be nice. I'm getting the Mini-2 this summer thanks for the video very informative.

Thank you young man for nice experience sharing! Just got my Air 2 and watching all available lessons from you! Sure subscribed , and wish you the Best !

Noobs like me really appreciate your vids. Thank you!

Thanks for your video, very insightful.

Thank you, very good info for the rookie i am, Im learning every day. Fun stuff

Thanks for the tips. I really learn a lot. 😎

Awesome information. Great job!

Thanks for the great information always check everything now before take off

nice vid chap .biggest mistake i made was getting a done and thinking i knew what i was doing .it did not end well .now im learning to fly and enjoying it

Love the Amish horse and buggy at 6:40. Well done, helpful video.

Great video. I just got a Mavic2 and needed some tips to keep me straight before I do something wrong.

Thanks for the guidance. Helpful for us Newbs.

Thanks for the video. Picked up a never-used HS175D Holy Stone at a flea market and there's so much to learn before even considering turning on any buttons.

Very helpful 👌 Thanks for sharing 👍

Great video thanks for easy to understand information.

Gppd wprk as usual Carson! Thank from Australia brother! 5yrs been my go to guy for mini series tips! Hope your well.

Another great video Carson! Love when your videos come on my recommended page and not just my sub feed!

This was a good video! I didn’t know about the compass being so handy! Thanks

Thank you for a great video! Lots of familiar observations but lots of good tips too! I think that maintaining visual contact with the drone is also important because with your own eyes you can see the drone's surroundings better. For example, electrical wires or mast ridge may not be visible on the screen.

Great information thanks 👍

I just got my DJI air 2s 3 days ago first time flyer but I've been flying drones on Xbox and the controls are very similar anyway one thing you forgot to mention which I've done twice which is stupid is don't power up the drone without first removing the gimbal protector.... but your videos very informative thank you.. I did subscribe.

Really good vid. Thanks!

Nice video....thanks for the info.

Very good video. Thank you!

Don't fly beyond vlos. Me: hold my beer. Fawk I am taking this 6 miles out. XD

New to this, Thank You for the video!!!!!!!

Thanks - that was very helpful!!

Dude you are awesome. Thank you

Great video 👍🏻‼️

Awesome video I really enjoyed it!!

I am finding your videos very useful, thanks.

Nice video, very informative. I just took drone out for a test drive 🚗. I haven't used it that much because I don't control very well. I appreciate you going into various settings. Thanks 😊! 👍🏿👌🏿🔥💯

Great content!

You really know your stuff Carson, keep up the excellent videos and I'm almost 99.9999% sure your gonna help a dummy like me 👍

Another rookie mistake I sometimes see: taking off and landing on dirt. Dirt flying everywhere: into the camera, gimbal, and motors. I bought a kit that included a folding big orange H landing pad, and use it all the time.

I am a brand new user, and this was very informative! Thank you!

Oh man. I felt your panic with the helicopter being in the area and you trying to land your drone quickly! I'd have passed out. 🤣 Really helpful tips.

You just got a subscriber. Great content for beginners

Cool thanks 🙏

Tip: don't use the drones shadow as a guide when you're trying to land it. Especially if you're trying to land on something like a picnic table because chances are you'll miss because the drones shadow isn't always directly underneath it. 😉

All good info.

Great video

Thanks!

I am a beginner. I have enjoyed this video. Your tiips are great. keep it up.

ignored wind warning last week. the battery I had was low, and I was above a beach. it was forcing me to land above water and I was at around 5%. there was a pier so I got up from where I was and ran to the end of the pier. the wind was too strong and it just managed to land at the end of the pier. lesson learnt, don't underestimate the wind.

Thanks Carson, you always got the right stuff. HFTA!

Very nice

Hi Carson, do you know if with the Mavic 2 zoom during an automatic RTH the sensor works? or it would just crash if you set the height too low

Thanks nice video bro

Thanks for the good video. Someone just offered me a Pheonix drone for $125 with several extra batteries and loads of extra propellers, so I am looking forward to playing with it. I've only ever had tiny drones that could be sent halfway across a room by a fart. This is going to be fun!

Nice bro

Great video been flying drones about 10 years made my share of mistakes LOL, again some great imformation.

Good video but #3 VLOS It's about seeing the area around the drone, not what the camera sees. Your camera won't see a helicopter rapidly coming in from behind or to the side of your drone. VLOS is about being aware of your surroundings.

I feel like that horse carriage was breaking the speed limit.

like the video very helpful thanks

Thank you for #9! I don’t even fly drones or shoot video, but I do edit video. The amount of times I’ve gotten footage that does not hold one shot long enough is insane.

I just picked up a mavic air 2 and smart controller for our page!! Thanks for the pointers and tips. How do u get the drone license to fly around the towers and other items

nice vid

Good video. I be been flying a Mavic clone for a while now. I have probably 10 or 12 FPV quads now, and never paid more than $100 for any of these. I've only broken two props, ever. One of mine got snagged in the carpet when picking it up. Yeah, it was a micro, stunt guad. Another, a wall. LOL I've had one fly away. It was one of those El cheapo $20 Dollar Store quads. A camera, but no FPV. This was an informative video. Good job.

Great tips! What prop blades are you using? They look like 1 piece and the Air 2S I just purchased has the collapsible 2 piece.

visual line with mini is impossible most of the time. It is too small

Hi bro its nice to see you again.

Can you choose in Dji Mavic Air 2 in follow me option like follow controller (GPS) or object?

Hey I’ve got a question or maybe not a question but a comment 1:03 so I’m not saying your wrong but the how to guides my drone came with tell me to turn my drone on “firstly” before I turn on my remote I have the RUKO F11 GIM. I can definitely see why turning on the remote 1st is a good idea from what you gave as examples of what may happen!

Do you have a video or a list of top best drones to buy including a budget or beginner drone? Thanks great video

I just got a DJI mini pro 3 on September 16 off of Amazon. My last software update I thought mention something about 0king them activating a remote ID on it. How can we tell if ours has the remote ID activated? By the way, I just got my part 107 certificate/license.

Thank you I got a lot out of it

At 4:21 both white lines up and down is the pitch angle (nose up or down with wings level). Individually, each side up and down (opposite) is the bank angle (roll rate). All the best.

Well done Carson, next week I hope to be purchasing my first Drone.

Hi, I'm new to the drone and just recently, I have bought a drone called MJX Bugs 16 Pro B16 GPS 4K EIS 3- I have managed to use the basic controller. However, still, I couldn't connect to the mobile apps as once I uploaded the MRC Pro app on the top of the left hand of the mobile, it said Not Connected; I tried many times but still didn't; know how to connect it, while RU-vid video shows the green sport (High Speed)label and another question I'm planning to use this MJX Bugs 16 Pro B16 in remote places in Himalayan Country in Nepal, may I know how to connect to the Wifi in the mobile apps where there may not be the internet access. Please advice. Thank you.

#13 - getting a drone and then thinking i could head right off to my local state parks and film myself! But I’m sure I’ll have other uses for it hiking 🧐😮🤙🏼

Hi thank you for your very informative and useful video I live in the uk and this year I am saving up so I can buy a dji Mavic pro 2 and I have only flown cheap rc helicopters and cheaper 720p camera drones I found this video very useful for myself as a novice any if you have any useful tips or any other useful information that would be great I am also going to mostly be using it in the remote countryside and sites of historical interest Thank You

Rookie mistake - flying outside of LoS Proceeds to fly over 2000ft away 🤣🤣

Where did u get that case I love it 😅 great vid

Hi dude I have a question:how I record audio when drone flying. Because as far as I know drones dosnt have a microphone for recording audio. Is there a way to record audio when drone flying? 🤔

Another return to home tip: if you are on a boat, disable rth all together. I live on the coast and have seen many, MANY people lose their drone when it returned to home.....but the boat moved.

coming from flying helicopters and how touchy they are i use the tips of my thumbs and BARELY touch them. Gentleness goes a long way for a smooth flight. just started using drones I feel spoiled how smooth they are. #1 rookie mistake with my mavic air 2 is forgetting to take off the gimbal protector before starting the drone. grrr

When it comes to micro SD cards, the V rating is also very important. For instance a U3 V60 is better than a U3 V30. And of course a V90 is better than a V60

Hi Carson I own a mavic air 2 had it for a few months and made one of your mistakes when in a large park area doing a follow me mode and when finished and instructed the drone to return to home and it started flying back to where it took off from ( as that’s what it supposed to do ) Question is there a setting were drone can follow the controller and the home point is changed to be maybe call it, “controller home point”. Love the videos you put out thanks Steve L

I could be wrong but the tip about flying 400 feet agl. I think the cloud ceiling would also affect how high you’d be able to go. Something like that

Please, how do I make the video filming, my length is suitable for the iPhone screen, not for display and in high resolution

6:30 RTH point is taken from drones location not on phones location at (least on my drone) So drone goes where that drone was when you updated it

I like your choice of new glasses

Anyone else find that seeing the drone is one thing but working out which way its pointing and actually getting it back home is much easier said than done. 100m away or so and its very difficult, especially with something small like a Mavic Mini. If you lost the gps and video feed, I suspect a lot of people would struggle to bring them home.

Gimble go burrrrr. Okay, I lol'ed

Do all or most drones save the videos on an SD card? I look at many drone adverts typically on AliExpress but most do not mention where the videos are saved and do not mention SD cards.

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can you move the camera from right to left on the mavic mini

Now I know what to fo