As already mentioned elsewhere, if you just want the drone to follow you, then Litchi has a better and more reliable mode for doing this called "Follow Me" mode. It works better than the "Track" mode in this case. It actually follows the controller GPS and not you, plus you do not need to draw a box around yourself. This also works great when following a bike, motorcycle, car, boat, etc., just as long as the controller is also along for the ride. However in the case of following a moving vehicle, you will need to stay under a certain speed. Also it is recommended to have the drone far and high enough away to keep you centered (experiment to see what minimim distance works best for you). With the Litchi "Follow Me" mode you can even go behind large objects (that completely hide you) and it will continue to track you. You can also select which angle to have it follow you. I prefer this method of tracking, because I am more at easy knowing that the drone will always be locked on. However, keep a close eye on a drone that does not have obstacle avoidance such as the Mini or Mini 2, otherwise your drone may hit something.
I've got a mini 2 and am going to upgrade to the mini 3. The primary reasons are the active track and the fact the viewing panel is built into the control unit.
Hi guys, Greetings from Norway. Thank for the tips! The only thing I feel is weird when I do this is that the controller is hard to hide, making the footage kind of "artificial". For my solo work, hiking, I need the drone to keep tracking me, without me holding/using/showing the controller. Then the options are third party, or wait for the M3 and hope DJI offer multiple tracking options. Keep up the good work!
@@54DegreesNorth Thanks for the comment! Really cool name you have, my buddy and I have a channel called 60 degrees adventures :-). Yeah, need a solid active track to catch the big scenes on my upcoming summer adventure as I will hike for several weeks on a remote Island, with scenes almost like "Lord of the rings" profile. Can't wait!
@@54DegreesNorth Tracking is software feature, so there is no reason why the mini 2 shouldn't have it, except marketing. Since it is considered a low end drone and so will be the mini 3. I wouldn't hold my breath on the mini 3 getting tracking.
@@ColdieHU i thought I’d read somewhere it was to have it, but to be honest I would probably just stick with the mini 2 anyway, I’d be happy to pay for the software upgrade if DJI decides to go that that route though
Jeven, tracking is not very good with Litchi, however using the Follow option works perfectly. The Follow option locks onto the GPS in the controller and never loses it, even if you disappear behind trees.
Hello from Switzerland.. very nice videos. Just one important thing.. I bought app Litchi, but is this app work only with VR goggles? I can’t sea camera cos it’s say all the time about VR goggles.. thanks for advice
@@JevenDovey It really works well. I've done cycling and hiking with it. What's really cool is when you use Litchi Tether then the drone will follow another mobile device which makes it easier to 'hide'. But then you need a second person to pilot.
Set your controller to cinematic, and set it to the speed you will run, for example. Walk the same speed and you can take longer shots with manual tracking.
I was literally looking yesterday at these! Deciding if I should carry it on my Appalachian Trail thru hike for different shots. Do you know how much it weighs with just the drone, 1 battery, controller and charger? Thanks Jeven!
Wishing you ATB on your epic journey on AT. Minimum weight as you stated would be about 1.5Lb. But AT doesn't allow drone flights above its trail lands. So you'll have a very limited opportunity to fly it.
Hi Jeven, great vid as I was going to download the app to try but I won’t bother now, will DJI be able to add active track through a software update in the future or is it just not possible ??
it isnt really possible because they removed lots of sensors which can help with active track so it could weigh under 250 grams. thats why this drone is a great starter drone
Hi, Jeven! Thank you for video. Please, tell, what is your favourite gimbal settings on the Mini-2 in each of the modes? And do it works well on Mini-3 into the bargain?
Hi I have enjoyed watching your video but I am confused because the company says that the app does not work with the mini 4K however the mini 4K and the mini 2 are basically the same drone aren't they?
The app works with mini se and mini 2. It doesn’t work for mini 2 se even though it’s the same drone as DJI have stopped releasing SDK software which enables the app to code the drones. So it may be the same drone but its software locked and without the SDK you can’t use it for follow
Mini2 is my first drone and I love it! But tracking sucks... That's why I just got an Air2s... I need it to follow me while I drive my jeep on the trail
I’m not sure about Litchi, but the software called Maven has the ability to do follow me by using the GPS coordinates of either of the remote controller or the phone. In the videos it seems to work well.
Hi I enjoy your videos and would like to offer this comment from the viewers perspective. - I realize there are differences in success with some of these functionalities in these 3rd party apps depending on what mobile platform you have, iOS vs android. Also apps and drone firmware forever updating. With that said, it would be critical to mention (in your video and/or in your description) if you are using iOS and android, which versions of iOS or android, and what is the current version of the app you are testing along with the firmware version of the drone. This way it will let us, the viewers know where you stand and how repeatable the outcomes will be for a similar setup. With out this info, your video is totally irrelevant. I humbly ask for you to take this into consideration.
This video mostly makes me insane that DJI doesn't just update the firmware or something so it's built in. They have to be blocking it intentionally, right? To create separation in product?
Hi from Canada, got and idea, i will love if Dji do a update in there software and use a part of the quickshot, like the green square to put the drone focus on you and than you choose a timer like 10 , 15 , 20 sec. of tracking and maybe a warning saying look your surrounding and press OK
DJI won't add active-track (optical) or follow-me (GPS) because of their warranty. People will think it avoids obstacles and crash it. Then ask for a new drone, which they won't get, and DJI gets a bad name. Of course people who know how to fly ( like children) will use the sensors they are born with: their eyes and brain. Unfortunately most DJI Mini people lack those sensors. They only have money and never learned to fly properly without GPS and get skills like orientation. And yes of course it is ridiculous a hikers/bikers drone does not have either active-track or GPS. Now they are trying other quickshot 'hacks' and crash it even more often. Wouldn't it be nice to have a specially dedicated follow-me drone for a budget? Trust me, the Chinese easily can for $200. All technology is already there on cheap toy drones. They just need to put it in one package. Simple front sensor, 2k camera, reasonably good quality camera, small and silent possible, safe prop guards, audio sounds to hear where it is, controller with built-in GPS instead of a clumsy phone...... My Fimi A3, now that is a fantastic GPS follow-me drone. Or my $115 L109 Pro! The F11 is not too bad. But oh oh oh DJI! A Mini backpackers drone but you can't film your activities. What a joke! The Litchi app however does a good job with GPS follow-me. Active track is not reliable.
@@rayphong313 DJI Mini SE, DJI Mavic Mini, DJI Mini 2 with Maven, Litchi, or Dronelink app. These apps are $30 or so and will add both active-track and follow-me. A little cheaper C-Fly drone like the C-Fly Faith, C-Fly Arno. The SJRC F11 4k does it reasonably well, but it will fly back at low battery. It doesn't have a return-to-controller(phone) option. I myself like the LYZRC L109 Pro. It does everything right. But the gimbal is shaky and video fish-eye. Keep in mind that ONLY the 'compass type' GPS follow-me is usable. Most cheaper drones have 'string-type' and will only follow from behind. Then you can't have it fly in front or next to you to see what it is doing. And then you will need the best optical avoidance sensors only found on expensive drones using active-track instead of GPS follow-me. Unfortunately there aren't many drones with the right app and compass type follow-me. Most drone reviewers don't have a clue so we can only guess.
