Goodbye DJI Mini 3 Pro: Drone's Final Flight Down into Volcano's Crater & Lava Inside

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It's final flight. After suffering irreparable heat damage, we take the Mini 3 Pro back to the Icelandic Volcano for its final flight right down into the volcano itself.
I explain why I chose to make this final flight and decommission this brilliant drone.
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@IaninLondon 2 года назад

A sad but fitting end. Annoyed with myself for flying too close the day before but such is life. I bought a new one from DJI Reykjavik so I'm up flying again 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

@o7717717195 2 года назад

I'll be honest Ian, you showed the damage and I thought, what's he doing now, still kinda works, oh, no way, he's going to send it back to the heat of certain death ! And I couldn't watch it mate. Not even joking. So I don't actually know what happened after it took off, it was too sad. It reminded me of the one I flew sideways into a tree at 80ft. Anyway, glad you're back in the air. Keep the vids coming. All the best 👍.

@IaninLondon 2 года назад

@Clive Davies well, the lens and focussing system was damaged and everything was blurred...... Beyond repair 🫤🫤

@yaronaz08 2 года назад

What was the height you were when it damaged?

@roccorodriguez6653 2 года назад

@@yaronaz08 I’m wondering the same thing

@IRBrouwer 2 года назад

A fiery grave for this brave little drone.

@YFZriderdude15 Год назад

I'm surprised it lasted that long hovering over that kind of heat. I am impressed.

@MrNAMASTE1968 Год назад

This has to be, the most honorable decommissioning of a drone, I've ever seen. Incredible video!!!

@-ShootTheGlass- Год назад

Well said Sir.

@IRONCaptainPanic Год назад

As a drone pilot myself this brought a tear to my eye, its unfortunate that it was damaged and couldn't go back home with you. But at least its last send-off was a memorable and touching one nonetheless. It was hard for me to watch, as all my fpv drones and Rc cars have gotten me through some tough times, although strange I consider them as friends despite them being machines, they have so much sentimental value to me and memories tied to them that even beyond repair I wouldn't have had the heart to do so myself as you did. Rest in peace little mini, your service will not be forgotten

@gvibes69 Год назад

Omg !!! You people are insane !!! You care for a piece of plastic??? But millions off people die everyday and you dont even think about that ! The world is insane !

@seanharris274 2 года назад

Can't believe how emotional we humans are when it comes to seeing something like this. It's a piece of plastic with a load of electronic components yet still it had the effect of being a living thing. Great video Ian and yes I believe you genuinely where sad to see it go.

@0utcast 2 года назад

LOL 99.9% of people dont react like this to a piece of plastic and silicon.

@ORonyOficial 2 года назад

I imagine, that because is so dificult to work and get day by day, sweat by sweat, work by work.

@TheANDYURRY 2 года назад

My missis talks to mine and waves at it when I fly it , they really do take on a persona of a living creature, and I find people are quick to warm to them ..!!!

@marcofalancia9553 2 года назад

I dont think its sadness for the drone itself but for the connection with its pilot.

@mike_in_helsinki 2 года назад

As I messaged this fella, disposing of a drone like this in lava in Iceland is irresponsible. This could have been turned over for proper recycling, many of the components of which could have a second life, and without the attendant pollution. To read post after post of whining, preening people bleeding their hearts out at this spectacle is utterly ridiculous. This also sends the wrong message to viewers and gives the drone community a bad name. Even the Icelandic authorities could track this fella down and file a complaint for this nonsense.

@cotyoran0652 2 года назад

It gives an error message: "Motor unable to rotate, check for objects blocking motor..." It is unbelievable it gives a message to pilot even if vehicle in a kind of hell.. Respect DJI coders

@akhil_1210 Год назад

You made me cry

@Syclone0044 Год назад

@bigboybigboi v2 You failed to grasp his point. It’s incredible because it proves the drone sent one final signal _after_ being swallowed by the volcano. It detected its motors had seized and still managed to transmit that while literally submerged in the lava.

@bernek9000 Год назад

@bigboybigboiv2328 you are wrong but it doesnt matter ... the phone isn't sending shit.

@qwer55555555 Год назад

@@Syclone0044 what is so amazing about that?

@SRQGuitarGuy Год назад

between 3:42 and 3:43 you can pause the video quickly to see that it's final call home was for help. Got to love DJI...I have 2 Phantom 4's and a Mavic Pro.

@ashjackaman6230 2 года назад

Pretty amazed it lasted that long being that close to the lava 😳

@Jayjoeinsanity 8 месяцев назад

The saddest video on RU-vid! Unfortunately, I know that feeling of losing a drone.😭 It really hurts when it's your first high and that you filmed so much over 3 years. Rest in peace mini 3!

@Pirelli. 8 месяцев назад

I know that feeling too, but it was 7 years ago, I can't forget it because it's not clear what exactly the fly-away's fault was. 😞

@Jayjoeinsanity 8 месяцев назад

@@Pirelli. I'm so sorry. Some people that don't fly drones are thinking right "these dorks". You really don't know how upsetting it is when you lose your little friend!🥺

@johnwoodruff3487 2 года назад

Not one of the DJI preferred QA tests but I am sure they were as interested as the rest of us, a unique one off emotional video that has made drone history.Well done Ian.

@SianGriffith-iu7no 5 месяцев назад

My dronic's name is Casper. His breed is DJI mini 4 pro, and he is adorable. I would NEVER send him to die in a volcano!

@tammymcconnell6888 28 дней назад

"his breed is DJI mini 4 pro" 😂👍

@RonitBatra 2 года назад

As a filmmaker it must've felt so bad but you still chose to sacrifice your device for giving people such a great experience. Thank you for filming the last moments of your drone and sharing that to us.

@BigSplenda1885 Год назад

The fact that he got so emotional at its loss makes me SO HAPPY I just bought mine… really looking forward to it, this is an amazing product

@gavinrichardson3918 Год назад

A heartfelt goodbye to a loyal drone I Imagine the only thing worse than watching your drone fly away without any control

@Ad_Alta 2 года назад

You did the right thing Ian! Given the accidental damage sustained previously, I can't believe how long it kept going so close to such intense heat. Very profound!

@TriptyX Год назад

Right thing polluting one of the most beautiful countries in the world?

@Ad_Alta Год назад

@@TriptyX Really? Do you class a small piece of plastic evaporating in volcanic lava 'polluting'? 🙄

@ChrisMayhew22 Год назад

@@TriptyX I am pretty sure after 1200 degrees c bath none of that drone exists anymore 😂

@WingingItCrypto Год назад

@@TriptyX Would you rather the damaged lithium battery caused a fire on the plane?

@Maulinator69 Год назад

This was surprisingly touching and very well edited. A nice choice of music too. Although I must confess that right towards the end as the little Drone was hovering over the lava and the picture was steadily getting worse and worse as the sensors died one by one, all I could hear in my mind was "IT'S OVER ANAKIN, I HAVE THE HIGH GROUND!" 🤣 Thanks for sharing with us.

@AGENT-J-bt2mm Год назад

Why did this video hit my soul? It’s like me and that drone were actual friends and saying goodbye, the music playing, the solar system planet-esq videography just told a dramatic story. I gotta tell you this video alone will serve as it’s most memorable moment and adventure that not a lot of people will experience. Then the massive flare at the end. 🤯🤯🤯🤯😢. Salute Mavic 🫡

@erockebikes Год назад

The music really set the drama

@FireflyX5L Год назад

Honestly, even if you got a new drone, it would never truly replace your little friend. We’ll never forget them ❤

@DroneSupremacy 2 года назад

Wow, that was beautiful. Sad, but beautiful. Nicely done mate. Get back in the sky asap 🙌🏼

@IaninLondon 2 года назад

Aha! Yes Mike! I bought myself a new Mini 3 the next day... Onwards and upwards! Cheers matey and chat soon, Ian

@lestergillis8171 2 года назад

@@IaninLondon Me wonders how much those models cost ?

@JBFlytography 2 года назад

@@lestergillis8171 About £850 give or take.

@lestergillis8171 2 года назад

@@JBFlytography OK. I have seen some that list for $5000 to $10,000 . I must assume that the high end units are designed primarily for movie productions ect...

@JBFlytography 2 года назад

@@lestergillis8171 yes and no. More professional yes. Just movies no. Can be used for movies and Tv production etc but also can be used by like of the police, search and rescue, surveying etc.

@LisaFrostPhoto Год назад

Oh man, this had me in tears! 😄 From the day I first flew mine it became like a little friend. I was going to teach my partner to fly it (he would do a much better job than me as he's an actual pilot and I have terrible depth perception) but the one time he took it out and was tearing around with it I felt like he was playing fast and loose with my soul, so we gave up on that idea 😂

@timcowellvideographer 2 года назад

I felt a deep saddening watching that. Even my girlfriend who's not a drone operator felt saddened by it. Fantastic video as always Ian. Not jealous at all that you're in the drone paradise of Iceland 🤘

@Ronaldo882. 9 месяцев назад

The Dji mini 3 pro : 🗣️ hasta la vista baby ❤

@WingingItCrypto Год назад

I can't believe I actually just got emotional at drone footage... What a trooper.

@gtmanu 2 года назад

Incredible images, he fought until the end like a true champion serving. Great engineering machine, for these things is that we love our drones so much (I am a happy owner of a Mini2) Greetings from Buenos Aires, Argentina!

@edwardsp1916 2 года назад

On seeing the title my first thought was 'Oh no, not again'. Great send off and awesome footage despite the lens damage.

@thedigitalemotion Год назад

Wow, didn’t expect to feel so sad and have tears in my eyes! Reminds me of the end of Terminator 2. 😢

@jumanjiserviciosTMC 3 месяца назад

RIP this Soldier..it gives all from him. Honors!!!!

@kevcdrone 2 года назад

It was a good idea considering the previous damage, as you captured some great footage there. I cannot believe how long that little guy held out for in that flight, considering you was below the line of the spewing lava🔥 He was just waiting for his master to bring him back, but you didn’t 😂 PS: Love the genuine emotion you had letting it go💔Great video 😎

@Roboticdoughbull3k 2 года назад

Really is amazing how some people genuinely take sarcasim as genuine emotion, this isn't just someone saying in gest as several people have said this now, with dozens of agreeable thumbs to match. We see how very easily we are able to be played with as they do on the world stage. Get your air filters on, get your jabby jabby's to stay safe m, so on and so forth. It really was probably incredibly easy to trick millions of people into degrading their own bodies and way of life as just like this, some of us clearly see ,hear,feel, smell amd taste the satire elements while the rest of the sheep get lost in the possibility of it being real.

@BillywoodProductions 2 года назад

Beautiful!, and surprisingly moving seeing it fly away never to return, then the final disconnect message. The perfect end it would have wanted. RU-vid gold, well done!

@bluedeath4888 3 месяца назад

R.I.P Mini DRONE. May you rest in peace, reach and enjoy paradise for drones! 🙂

@whisky411 2 года назад

Such beautiful footage. Also, I'm quite impressed with how close it was able to get and record. I sincerely expected it would overheat and crash that close. A fitting and awesome send-off, sir. Cheers!

@OtterDrone Месяц назад

Felt it down deep in the heart. Good thing you got a new one and kept going, thanks for sharing!

@MrSylvainarsenault 2 года назад

This is a powerful video, even if this is just a piece of equipment, it's ending is very powerful, i felt the sadness!

@bernsmoto 2 года назад

I was moved. What a great final flight. ❤️

@tripymiggy Год назад

I can relate to. I bet it was hard letting go after creating so many fond and beautiful memories with the mini 3 pro. I cant lie I did shed a few tears at the end of this vid.

@DroneUpp 18 дней назад

Touching video of the demise of your Mini 3 Pro. I still have mine and I know I will be sad when I retire it or let it go for sale when I buy the newer drones coming. Hopefully, someone else with get to enjoy mine before it takes its final flight. Glad you were able to replace yours! Blessing my friend.

@TonesDroneVisuals 2 года назад

First time I've shed a tear over a drone. Goodbye Mini 3 Pro

@kentprepper6392 Год назад

Why did that bring a tear to my eye? Something we will never see again, well done 👍

@josephsantos3586 Год назад

The emotions of this…. I rank it up there with C-3PO’s final moments 😅 well done!

@waynephillips2613 Год назад

Hug your mini 3 pros.. you never know when will be their final charge cycle…. So sad. I can’t stop crying

@vaeremantony4557 Год назад

This gave me chills ,,awesome video RIP mini....

@lostinbali Год назад

Ian, your video reminded me of the plot from the Terminator movie, when Arnold Schwarzenegger said goodbye to the guys and went into molten metal. And I sit and cry. Pity your drone as your good friend

@dannygrayakaspidah419 Год назад

Hahaha why did this make me feel like i was watching the terminator 2 on the ending 😫🤣

@andrewpagan4899 11 месяцев назад

Is this the kind of emotional connection I can expect with my drone that is in the mail on its way right now . I feel like the family needs to be there for the unboxing idk 🤷‍♂️

@wwlwill Год назад

RIP DJI Mini 3 Pro. What an emotional flight....

@SimonMalcolmProductn Месяц назад

So sad. I was eating my dinner... and it went cold... I couldn't stop watching and feeling sad as the little Mini 3 Pro so obediently flew off to its end. I had no idea that video was going to make me feel that way.

@IaninLondon Месяц назад

Neither did I 😔

@CTROADSIDEASSISTANCE 11 месяцев назад

Wow thats crazy this video its so sentimental i love this video this has been one of the best videos i ever see on you tube ❤

@melowski281 6 месяцев назад

I didn't think it would be so emotional 😢

@mattyinthesky9424 Год назад

That was stunning . Thank you for sharing . It is sad but a fitting end for a craft that gave you so much footage .

@Video_doctor717 Год назад

I wish I had that drone. I wanted a drone for years,I haven’t gotten the chance of owning one. Tears keep running down my face after watching this video.

@RealRenko Год назад

we will never forget you mini 3 pro. well you melted and you are a part of earth now.

@s7ai Год назад

Brave little Mini 3 Pro 🫡🥲 ... 😭😭😭😭🤧

@f2f.photography 8 месяцев назад

Incredible. I actually found myself sad for the little guy....

@katia90210 Год назад

This is sad and emotional indeed but what I find even more sad is the unnecessary environmental damage released to disposing the drone into a burning volcano. Would appreciate proper disposal of the unit. Iceland must offer good options to do so

@film-nation Год назад

wow this was sad!!!! rest in peace dear faithful drone!!! thanks for the flights the adventures and wonderful takes it might have taken! Ive lost 1 which lost the battery while fighting against the wind to be able to land and just being at 20 meters from landing it fell down. The worst, I never found the card with its last testimony. And just some weeks ago my mavic pro, while shoooting a corporate video in a university, while a beautiful sunset, it wasnt that far but the wind was very strong and maybe some interfference. First I lost image and then connection!! for more than 2-3 minutes my heart stopped and suddenly, miracolously it connected again, I pressed immediatly the home button and with a wild wind it fought back to come back almost crashing against a building. But dying in the lava of a volcano is an honorable way to say goddbye!

@tamaspete8299 Год назад

This is the best video ever this year what i saw in the youtube. Thank you for sharing. Good by DJI.

@RobizGaming2024 Год назад

This is like the the time when the terminator went into the lava in the second film. Damn man

@AldoCoQu Год назад

it reminded me to Wall-E the robot , sacrificing itself for the best view posible that non other drone will do

@thefullframefox Год назад

This is probably the saddest video i've ever watched on YT. It broke my heart and almost brought tears to my eyes

@YairPalaciosFilmmaker 8 месяцев назад

🥺 I know what it feels like friend, cheer up!

@matthewadams333 Год назад

It died doing what it loved. Amazing video thank you for sharing g this!

@LifeWithBillSiff Год назад

That’s crazy how long it lasted where it was. Amazing shot this video should pay for that drone for ya

@addyad_yt Год назад

Even the terminator 2 movie wasn't this emotional

@tango9944 Год назад

RIP m3p, it did for the good of mankind (helped show how an active volcano behave)

@Raptor306090 Год назад

You got some beautiful footage though I appreciate your sacrifice. It was wonderful seeing that from our aerial view.

@feliperojas4388 Год назад

I feel so bad 😢, is like a huge lost, most sadness moment in anime

@dipbhai5493 Месяц назад

its a great shot sir.I am so sad to see this on the other side appreciating your amazing work.

@hogger706 Год назад

Very fitting for an ending.

@johntazwilliams3315 6 месяцев назад

Dude, I can’t even lie. This made me real sad. I just broke the arm on my DJI mini too, and you just gave yours to a volcano. Sorry about that buddy.

@KevParry Год назад

That was actually quite sad to watch but kinda moving at the same time. RIP to an old friend

@thetritanoshow9804 Год назад

This was SO dope to experience. I thought mine getting caught in a tree for two hours was emotional.

@luka9529 Год назад

Damn…this is a beautiful and oddly sad video.

@richardruckert7954 Год назад

That was fun Did you not see the “weak signal, adjust antenna” warnings? Wish I could afford to do that when I was a kid

@EveryTongue Год назад

The drone was so polite

@lucky15driver 3 месяца назад

What an amazing way to say goodbye ,and job well done to a tool that performed so well for you.

@moviebin6440 Год назад

crying my eyes out, the BGM got me ryt in the mood, Good luck next time

@Filipendo Год назад

Drone is The most emotional robot normal human can afford, it cant even say anything but, when you crash it badly, all those messages “unable to rotate motor” and others like that, they just feel emotional for people that like drones, or just me? Idk

@ThatMailMan Год назад

I'd like to think it gave a final thumbs up like in the end of Terminator 2. 👍

@Jahangir_Hossain_CA Год назад

Rip Dji mini 3 pro you were a loved drone and a good one

@plus1615 9 месяцев назад

The music made me emotional

@LTV249 Год назад

That was amazing. RIP😢

@iamGamingQuest Год назад

Epic rendition of the music from the end of t2 😚👌

@bea2r Год назад

Now I'm getting emotional I'm hugging my drone

@wildphil64 Год назад

I’ve not seen all the comments, but I almost expected the drone to stick it’s thumb out somehow 👍

@meshoooo1 Год назад

Enough to make a grown man cry

@doqoflit9640 Год назад

What a legendary video

@OverTheMountainDrones 9 месяцев назад

Pretty amazing footage and incredibly unique

@dhoser9296 Год назад

Man that was totally awesome!!! Way cool (not literally!) LOL Sorry for your loss :( but I assume another M3P will be on order soon. What altitude were you at when you first flew over and sustained the damage?

@IaninLondon Год назад

Too low... Probably around 39-40 metres

@GigaG11 Год назад

It's like a Viking funeral for a drone.

@henrywight4057 6 месяцев назад

“I can’t hold it. She’s breaking up, she’s breaking up”

@baronfpv Месяц назад

What an honor

@XBGamerX20 10 месяцев назад

definately a sad day for dji. i mean i can't be the only who's aware of the consequences, i'm only getting chills by flying into nearby trees, let alone fly over an active volcano.

@saga4646 9 месяцев назад

That was intense. The music is so fitting beautiful send off.

@Tobi-as Год назад

As a mechatronics engineer and fpv pilot I could never just "throw" such an electronic masterpiece with plenty of possibly reuseable components into a volcano. Watching this really hurts. 😥

@robkloucek6188 Год назад

Jesus Bro...I almost teared up alittle bit..for real ....Holy Shit...Cool video.....

@sideilertsen Год назад

“Ooooh look at the that, huuuge explosion. Maybe that was it saying Thankyou” 😭😭😭

@tierra6391 8 месяцев назад

So sad. I felt that pain too……

@youtubeconnollyfamily Год назад

It’s just a drone 😂 the emotional music made it emotional though. For some weird reason I got emotional then I started laughing.

@CaliCraig 8 месяцев назад

this reminded me of the ending of terminator 2 for some reason, what a way to send of the drone quality video

@PalFamilyCanvas Год назад

Appreciated your kind contribution for this content. Feeling very sad for DJI Mini 3 Pro.

@HouseAndLotFinderph Год назад

I got my mini 3 last week and this is my first drone. I watched all tuts and all. I fly 100 mtrs max for just mastering the 2nd nature of driving it. Hes "pepe". i watched ur video and made me so sad. It seems he is asking for help... in a sentimental kind of guy on my gadgets coz theyre litetaly my friends. And cost me lots of money. for me. i named them. and this video hurts. i promise to take care good on my mini 3. Adios mini 3 pro ! Good job!