DJI Mini 3 Pro first test with the motorcycle 

YES

Yesss

No. Active track is fixed on a subject/person so if you want the drone to follow that subject you would need the subject to be carrying the remote all the time! So defeats the purpose of (Active Track) 🤷

@@deekthetrucker5885 wouldn't a motorcyclist just strap the remote to the tank bag? isn't that what people are doing anyway?

​@@deekthetrucker5885 well they could add a feature to follow the remote. That and the current active track can both exist. As a motorcyclist, the Skydio implementation is the best.

i found the solution, you just need to open your arms right after you draw the box around you. The drone recognise you has a person so can effectively track you

ahahah, i'm laughing now but not in that moment!

You’re welcome 🙏

Thanks

Glad to hear that man. I've been using it more recently and if you open your arms while drawing the square around you. it will track you as a "person" which means the track mode will work! I will make another video soon

@@JRidesTheWorld yes that’s the tip I saw thanks, just uploaded my first adventure ride using the drone on my new 390 adventure after selling the 1190 Adventure R !

@@JRidesTheWorld how do you draw the square around you if both arms are open? You have a 3rd arm?😉😆😆😆

hey! do you know why?

😂 speeding..

I will thanks

What I’ve learnt is that if you open your arms while sitting on the bike it recognizes you! Give it a try!

Does the active track work in sport mode? I haven’t tried it yet

​@@JRidesTheWorld I am not sure. But you were trying in N-mode and the max speed is 36km/h in N mode. And that is when you were losing it. Try it in S mode next time, maybe then your speeds is 56km/h . But remember, there is no obstacle avoidance in S-mode.

@@BMWHP2 will give it a go thanks! Btw I did test it again during the rally Umbria ( one of the latest video on my channel) and I got some pretty sick shots! They were filmed in N mode

@@JRidesTheWorld I am reading the latest manual. In Active Track 4.0 the max speed remains the same in Sport, Normal and Cine modes. But that can be explained both ways. because after that, it says: in Trace mode the max speeds is 10 m/s. They could have said the same in Active track mode, but there it says that speeds remain in the S-N-C modes . . . . ? Confusing

Thanks!

Thanks 🙏

Hello, i did not try the Mini pro 4 yet. However, i tested again mine and it worked pretty well, it is just a matter of experience in using it. Check our my " Rally Umbria" video, i have some crazy follow cam drone shots

@@JRidesTheWorld thx

Obrigado Antonio for the comment! Yeah the RC weights a bit, but i managed to make it work in my last rally (check the video on my channel : Rally Umbria) and you'll see some epic shots i did with the active track. It followed me for more than 3min!

@@JRidesTheWorld I'll check it out! 🤝

@@casal.aventureiroo63 in case you don’t want to watch the full video, the drone part is around 15min

@@JRidesTheWorld Thank you, it will be a pleasure to watch!

@@casal.aventureiroo63 i hope you like it!

Thanks

So funny but at the same time scary! LOL

yes not crazy fast but enough if you are riding offroad

Yep I got it. I managed to make it work and the result was amazing! You can find some active track shots in my latest video “ rally Umbria”. The secret to get tracked is to open the arms so he recognizes you

@@JRidesTheWorld Awesome! i liked how you remained positive even though it was frustrating you 😆 great video👍 I got the same exact drone last week..Yesterday I sent it 2.7 miles out (about 4-5 km).. still had good signal. I love it

also can you point it sideways ? I think the drone is flying sideways faster.

Hey, I did not try that mainly because the further you fly the drone from your the more difficult the tracking is. I tried also sideways and it worked. Did you watch the full video?

here you go ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-4tia0lY1h3g.html

yeah, i tried that and it goes slightly faster

Hey, i think i have to do another video on this, i received so many questions around the mount. But it's pretty simple: handlebar mount + curve mount that's it.

It’s actually something they sell already on Amazon, ordered it and will be testing it :)

@@radostinaaleksandrova4331 wow amazing! What’s the product called?

Austria

Thanks 🙏 are you talking about the Garmin mount or the Drone remote mount?

@@JRidesTheWorld the drone remote mount

@@thecorporategypsy I did built it with GoPro accessories and mounts.

@@JRidesTheWorld you could do a video on how you made it or make snd sell them

@@thecorporategypsy yes true! But there’s also quite a few videos out already

Thanks Greg for the kind words, i did not test the active track in Sport mode, but i've seen another video on YT trying that and it doesn't really change much. Just a little bit faster. However, i finally tested the active mode properly in my last video (Rally Umbria) and it worked incredibly well! Check it out if you wish, epic follow mode drone shots are around 15min of the edit! I wish i could ride in Australia one day!

@@JRidesTheWorld Thanks for your reply. I checked out your video(Rally Umbria) Great video and the tracking looks nice. Wonder why it was not working so well in the first video. Do you think its because it was more open terrain in (Rally Umbria)?

@@gregpetterson I think this is related to the light.. In the "rally Umbria" it was around 2PM (very bright) while in this test it was sunset time. This is just me guessing tho.

@@JRidesTheWorld Thanks for this info, does make sense it could be the low light. By the way, you did some fantastic drone shots for the intro of "rally Umbria."

@@gregpetterson Thanks mate

I’ve found a way, just open your arms right before drawing the square around you. The drone will identify you as a person and the tracking will work!

@@JRidesTheWorldthanks I’ll try that

Hi mate. trying to explain how it works even if it's not easy via text. This is what you need: 1x curved gopro mount ( standard for helmets etc) 1x handlebar gopro mount ( for motorcyle no push bikes) 1x gopro sticker to attach to your drone remote. I hope this helps. A lot of people also uses the quadlock universal mount. I will do a better view on this, just waiting for the snow to melt here in the alps!

@JRidesTheWorld thanks mate I have the chin mount ram mount which has the tripod go pro mount screwed on the top. Was hoping to be able to use this. I also have the quad lock mount. I will look for a go pro connector today that will fit on it. Will just be removing phone and replacing with controller. I'm off to Thailand in a couple of days and trying to work out solutions. As just got the drone. Cheers

great thanks

Eh si hai ragione per quanto riguarda la velocità, però usandolo maggiormente off-road non mi preoccupa troppo. Proverò sicuramente ad aprire le braccia! Il riconoscimento era abbastanza fastidioso

@@JRidesTheWorld si ,moooolto fastidioso ,ti fa venire voglia di prenderlo a sassi con la fionda

@@JRidesTheWorld ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-ArpcB6_vf_4.html , qua sono riuscito a testarlo meglio di altre volte , ha schivato molto bene gli alberi , si è pure schiantato , ma mi sembra che vada meglio rispetto al vecchio aggiornamento. Vediamo se alzano la velocità .

Hi! I created it using Gopro mounts.

@@PhilipLanderloos draw the square and then open the arms. It will work

Did you Try the Sport Mode?

But don't get me wrong, i like the drone overall to get nice footage. I'm planning to use the active track mode mainly in offroad so the speed won't be the issue. I just need to test it again ( haven't had the chance yet) and understand how improve the workflow etc Never heard about Litchi, what's that?

@@JRidesTheWorld I also have a Mini3Pro but I crashed it on day one from our last trip🙈 (got a new one tho). Litchi is a app that let’s you fly waypoint missions and does the tracking by following the controller signal, so it follows even under the trees😉 This is a test I did with my Mini2, that one works with Litchi (got a but lucky😂). ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-h0fYCzbDBPc.html

@@GilbertVanE66 wow those electricity cables 😱 so close!!

@@JRidesTheWorld Yes, I don’t think I can do that twice😃

And about our last trip, the footage was also good without the M3P (so they say)🤘🏻 ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-gOTX0aVE0OA.html

the mount was created using Gopro mounts, put them together and it's done. Some people also use Quadlock mounts

hello! I created that support using Gopro mounts.

haven't tried it yet

I don't think the Mode matters while in active track, it's always Normal

@@Kris-jk9mq yes agreed

That's top speed in sport... So no.. more like 25mph

It’s made with GoPro mounts, you can’t buy it unfortunately. But you can create it by yourself using GoPros

@@JRidesTheWorld Temu sells a handlebar mount for the control box, I have bought but not tried it yet

yes you can't go too fast, but it usually manage to follow you avoiding the tree

I created it using GoPro mounts

yep true!

I created the mount using GoPro mounts.

Thanks man! I did create the mount with the GoPro mounts. So you must need to buy those.

mount for the drone remote?

@@JRidesTheWorld yes, and does the vibration from the road damage the remote?

ahaha i hope so!

I’ve been using it more recently, and once you understand how to use it .. it works ! This video was the first time I tried. If you open the arms while scanning you and your Moto, it recognizes you

​@@JRidesTheWorldhow do you select with your arms spread? I hope this works. Thamk you

@@stevesjourney7000 it does work, I can confirm. You just draw the square around you and then spread/open your arm right after. Give it a try and let me known

@@JRidesTheWorld I'll definitely try that

I also have this drone, and it's super annoying, it loses me very very often.....I am curious if there is something better than Mini3 Pro with active track....but maybe in the near future the SW will improve and it will work better and better

I tried but it didn’t really change the speed while in tracking mode. Did it work for you?

Ciao Jacopo , metti in pausa il video e vedi che ho usato diversi mounts insieme. Ti serve un handlebar mount e poi il click ricurvo

@@JRidesTheWorld Ti ho fatto la domanda perchè non è semplice vederlo dal video cosa c'è installato; devo trovare questi 2 pezzi allora....🙏

@@jacopocris esatto, prendi un classico handlebar mount and ci attacchi l’attacco ricurvo.

@@JRidesTheWorld .. can I ask you for links to the components you used?

@@igipetrilla8204 hello! I’ve just created it using a GoPro mounts!

Sorry I didn’t get it?

I did try in Sport Mode but the speed doesn’t change 😢

I have to do another video on this, because I flew many more times after this and saw improvements! Yet it’s not perfect

What did i do wrong?

@@tdc7 😂 why?

Never tried GPS follow-me! Is it worth it?

@@JRidesTheWorld Judge for yourself. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-rp_G20lUmZA.htmlsi=Ugq1zhTmy5zfp8oh Notice how I completely disappear behind the trees but it still follows. As important is a homepoint update option. You don't want having to race back. What the Fimi A3 doesn't do is point the camera at me when I use the sticks. My funny $135 L109 Pro does. So I can do fly-by's etc keeping me in the frame. I curious if that is possible with Litchi or Maven? Going into the settings is just a pain. You simply put the drone where you want and start follow-me. There aren't that many that do it right. Most only follow from behind which is useless. Can't see what it is doing.

@@JRidesTheWorld The Fimi A3 is amazingly accurate and responsive. I can have it fly half a meter in front of me and never crash into it at any speed. Last time I bought a C-Fly Faith Mini thinking the follow-me was good. But unfortunately it's total crap. I can't use the sticks. And it goes all wacky. Even flying it manually from my bike is a disaster. Because the best shots you actually get by flying it with the sticks. The follow-me feature is to keep the drone with you whether you are filming or not. People hardly ever use optical active-track in real life. It's a great feature don't get me wrong. But if you're on a bike tour or something follow-me is much quicker, much more user friendly. It's ridiculous DJI drones don't have it. Unless you use a third party app.

@@JRidesTheWorld I don't know if Maven already works with the DJI Mini 3 Pro? But if so I would buy the app and the old simple DJI controller. I don't think you can install Litchi or Maven on the smart controller? I could be wrong. Of course the smart controller is fantastic. But optical active-track can be extremely annoying. You have to stop and ride back all the time. Follow-me is just put the drone in the air and push the button. Never loses you. It's fair to say that active-track may get more interesting shots. But follow-me is more practical if you're in a hurry. When it takes half an hour for 30 seconds footage I just bother and ride on. I don't have time for that.