DJI Mini 3 Pro Active Track vs Skydio 2+: Tested & Footage!

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  • čas přidán 16. 06. 2024
  • The only DJI Mini 3 Pro drone Active Track comparison and guide you need, complete with performance against the Skydio 2+ in a variety of situations/obstacles and hard conditions.
    I take the DJI Mini 3 Pro from tree-lined paths in trace mode, into the woods, and even do some high-speed tests in parallel mode. All while then turning right back around and comparing it to the Skydio 2+
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    0:00 Quick Test Overview
    2:18 Sensor Explainer
    3:26 DJI Mini 3 Active Track Test
    11:18 Skydio 2 Plus Motion Track Test
    15:44 Final Comparison and Thoughts
    [Fixed random 15-second audio-gap in this upload version]
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Komentáře • 790

  • @lloydranola
    @lloydranola Před 2 lety +289

    Specifically went to your review. Seriously who else would do tracking on release day? You rock.

    • @Dcrainmaker
      @Dcrainmaker  Před 2 lety +17

      Thnanks man, much appreciated!

    • @Frostyg
      @Frostyg Před 2 lety +4

      Facts

    • @SD-zx1uh
      @SD-zx1uh Před 2 lety +1

      Yeah I like real world stuff he does in addition to everyone else doing the generic review videos lol

    • @eranzg7348
      @eranzg7348 Před 2 lety +1

      First of all thank you very much for the review.
      I do not like the tracking of the Skadio, it is very aggressive compared to DJI.

    • @arcrides6841
      @arcrides6841 Před 2 lety +3

      Best drone review I've ever seen. And that skydio thing is amazing

  • @7Lance1
    @7Lance1 Před 2 lety +1

    If I'm going to purchase anything technical to do with the outdoors you have always been my first source of info and, again, you haven't disappointed. Your reviews are comprehensive, honest and without any 'attention grabbing hype' other than the odd bit of canal diving searching for the elusive marine drone. David Attenborough would be proud!

  • @sibertiger17
    @sibertiger17 Před 2 lety +3

    Always the most in depth testing in here. You challenge the drones..you risk the drones...and you explain it all as you go. No one does it better. You answer exactly what people are wondering without playing suck up to the manufacturers. So appreciated.

  • @bodkinsbestphotography
    @bodkinsbestphotography Před 2 lety +3

    Super informative. I love how you stress test these things. Definitely paints a better picture than some of the other channels.

  • @JAY3TeeVee
    @JAY3TeeVee Před rokem +1

    You my friend are hands-down the best guy on CZcams to test active tracking and make the most clear and detailed videos about it. My man! Great work!

  • @YotamKedem
    @YotamKedem Před 2 lety +2

    A great review, as always, high quality content!

  • @pushpdeeppandey
    @pushpdeeppandey Před 2 lety

    You push them like no other! Most useful videos of all for peace of mind before making the purchase decision! Thanks so much!

  • @spectr49
    @spectr49 Před 2 lety +74

    DJI is definitely improving! Although I appreciate Skydio's prowess on avoiding obstacle, I can't help feeling that it results in a video which is less cinematic, it's like the camera is moving all over the place

  • @acertoumisera1208
    @acertoumisera1208 Před rokem +1

    By the way. Your reviews are always awesome man! Congratulations!

  • @RonaldBrown59
    @RonaldBrown59 Před 2 lety +28

    The Mini 3 Pro did remarkably well in this test. The Mini 3 had trouble keeping up with you in the open area's, but I thought the video it captured, due to its smoother moves made it feel more cinematic than the Skydio. Great testing, you are always so thorough in these tracking video's. Thanks for sharing.

  • @RezEsQuire
    @RezEsQuire Před 2 lety +1

    Love this video, thank you for testing the tracking and letting us see it definitely works on most cases! I appreciate you!

  • @DJMUHIB
    @DJMUHIB Před 2 lety +1

    One of the best comparison videos so far on the CZcams. But I must say Mini 3, did an amazing job here honestly was not expecting this !

  • @beyondfossil
    @beyondfossil Před 2 lety +1

    This is exactly the video I needed to see! Wow! Well done.

  • @keepitsimple7277
    @keepitsimple7277 Před 2 lety +11

    This is by far the best drone review I have ever come across on this platform. Incredible work mate. Love from India.

  • @Sol3y2010
    @Sol3y2010 Před 2 lety +2

    I swear to God man u r the best and really want to see more videos like that

  • @tronziebit
    @tronziebit Před 2 lety

    This is the one video I was looking for from you. Thank you. 😎👍🏼

  • @SteveMartinUSA
    @SteveMartinUSA Před 2 lety +17

    Who doesn't love your tracking videos! I love watching you smashing into trees and signs, or go into the freezing water to retrieve your crashed drones. I haven't come across anyone else that does this even remotely as well as you do. Nice work. I'm glad they're sending you drones to test even though you give honest feedback and seem to pay for some of your own equipment. THANK YOU!

    • @leadsled213
      @leadsled213 Před 2 lety +2

      You might want to check out Billy Kyle, if you haven't already....

    • @SteveMartinUSA
      @SteveMartinUSA Před 2 lety +3

      @@leadsled213 Thanks for the tip. He's one of my other favorites and Flytpath. I just ordered mine. Estimated ship date is 5/31.

  • @Frostyg
    @Frostyg Před 2 lety

    I always look forward to your comparison video 💪🏽

  • @savagedriver1967
    @savagedriver1967 Před 2 lety +1

    Fabulous video - great to see what these drones can now do.

  • @RF-pj4px
    @RF-pj4px Před 2 lety

    Thank you. One of the best reviews I have ever seen. Serious and no-nonsense and without all those stupid jokes.

  • @crowking76
    @crowking76 Před 2 lety

    That is what I needed to verify. Excellent job. Thanks dude !👍

  • @SmartwallAT
    @SmartwallAT Před rokem

    As I am looking into the Mini 3 specifically to use on shots on cycling my road bike I am glad I found your channel and this review

  • @erhan734
    @erhan734 Před rokem

    This is the best video for active track of dji mini 3 pro. Keep up the good work!

  • @GrahamFootBicycleLover
    @GrahamFootBicycleLover Před 2 lety +6

    If you want a proper review then there's only one man to do it. Nice one D. Pre-ordered mine a while ago. Can't wait to get it now

  • @CowboyKenBaschke
    @CowboyKenBaschke Před 2 lety

    Outstanding, love the comparisons tests

  • @maccodj
    @maccodj Před 2 lety +2

    Thanks, the only one review with what I was interested about this drone.

  • @nhoover
    @nhoover Před 2 lety +16

    Nice - thanks for the detailed tests. I've been flying DJI since Phantom 2, tracking since Mavic Pro, and Skydio all models. I would've thought DJI would've done better against Skydio by now but they are still improving and that's great. I like them both and they both have different strengths.

  • @henningen
    @henningen Před 2 lety

    Thank you so much for this information.
    I have been waiting for an mini to finally have active track.
    It's time to buy my first drone :)

  • @superchargerone
    @superchargerone Před 2 lety

    love the test. Very informative. Thanks!

  • @MJMarr
    @MJMarr Před 2 lety

    Ur obstacle avoidance tests r the best!

  • @naomimccoykie4782
    @naomimccoykie4782 Před 2 lety

    I've watched a lot of Mini 3 reviews today, but this was the one I was waiting for before buying!

  • @explorethewonder
    @explorethewonder Před 2 lety

    Wow! Nice review and comparison in terms of tracking and obstacle avoidance features.

  • @TrippingCornwall
    @TrippingCornwall Před 2 lety +2

    As soon as I saw the post from DJI, I got home in the hopes you had made a video on it! You're my go to CZcamsr for drones, so I'm stoked you got this video up so quickly. Cheers!

  • @ottosun12
    @ottosun12 Před 2 lety

    Great review. Thanks! Looking forward to the wind test.

  • @justmydrone
    @justmydrone Před 2 lety

    Top Video.. I love it. Good work, thank you for being entertaining as well as informative 🙂

  • @rsj7458
    @rsj7458 Před 2 lety

    Ordered the mini 3 pro and wasn't 100% sure it was good enough upgrade from my mini 2 but this video has confirmed that for me. Roll on delivery day. Great video!!

  • @colinwalker1773
    @colinwalker1773 Před 2 lety

    Awesome comparison ... you've helped make my choice

  • @lucsergerie1835
    @lucsergerie1835 Před 2 lety

    When a new drone come out my first place to stop , best review always.

  • @belovedLion80
    @belovedLion80 Před 2 lety

    Love this test! Especially on this channel.

  • @norfolknonsense7578
    @norfolknonsense7578 Před rokem +6

    Super impressive what DJI can do with their entry level drones. Thank you so much for taking the effort!

    • @championxxlNL
      @championxxlNL Před rokem

      Is it really entry level at this price point tho

    • @Werbinich.
      @Werbinich. Před 9 měsíci

      @@championxxlNL yes i think 1000 bucks for a hobby that can turn into somethink really professional

  • @SD-zx1uh
    @SD-zx1uh Před 2 lety

    Lol this was really enjoyable to watch. Cool seeing the test as I don’t have a bike or somewhere like this to fly, impressed how it went backwards and found you again I was rooting for the technology inside the drone lol

  • @realMysta
    @realMysta Před 2 lety +117

    I feel like even though the mini was slower it had a more cinematic feel to it, I think if they allowed you to 'accept' it being slightly more aggressive that would be a big win. The Skydio honestly I wouldn't really even want that footage as a whole but it would probably have lots of good clips come out of it.

    • @KirsiKitten
      @KirsiKitten Před 2 lety +10

      Completely agree with this. Even though DJI loses on the object avoidance, it at least made some good usable footage, I feel like with the Skydio just rubber banding all over the place negates any useful footage you would want from that feature.

    • @realMysta
      @realMysta Před 2 lety

      Also kinda funny the Nifty mode is basically this more aggressive mode.

    • @rustler08
      @rustler08 Před rokem +15

      I'd rather have a non-crashed drone over "cinematic feel." If I want cinematic shots, I'll have someone control it. The most important thing is not crashing in following, because most people cannot eat $750 drone crashes because it looked a bit smoother.

    • @realMysta
      @realMysta Před rokem +7

      @@rustler08 I'd rather use my drone appropriately and get results I want than pay for a drone that gives me shit footage. Maybe that's just me. This guy was pushing them through tough scenarios, doesn't mean you have to, but in any case the footage looked better. I choose the DJI. Also worth noting there is an option with BestBuy, DJI, insurance, etc to cover loss of drone.

    • @mrlawilliamsukwarmachine4904
      @mrlawilliamsukwarmachine4904 Před rokem +1

      @@KirsiKitten I think there is the ‘nice video’ aesthetic aspect Vs the functional “follow that car!” . The skydiving has a more ‘epic’ look about it. Like an action movie!!

  • @rger4472
    @rger4472 Před 2 lety

    Danke für das geniale und informative Video

  • @UnstoppableNH
    @UnstoppableNH Před 2 lety +4

    You are amazing m8, U know exactly what we need...

  • @Papaondas
    @Papaondas Před 2 lety

    excellent test , tanks for sharing

  • @Julian.maurice.Ashford

    this was a very good video and comparison. I have the mini and didn't even know it had tracking of this nature

  • @keithbrown454
    @keithbrown454 Před 11 měsíci +1

    Wow!! I must admit that your drone comparisons are very detailed and a joy to watch if you are going make a choice to buy one from the comparison. Nicely done!

  • @daxadventure
    @daxadventure Před 2 lety

    This excited me, getting closer!

  • @spelisha
    @spelisha Před 2 lety

    what a great video man, thank you so much!!

  • @bryanysihara5999
    @bryanysihara5999 Před 9 měsíci

    Great review on self tracking, you are very good at talking when recording with the drones, very entertaining,

  • @shanecapps9601
    @shanecapps9601 Před 2 lety

    Your content is great ..liked and subscribed

  • @120spm
    @120spm Před 2 lety +5

    Great review. Thanks! 🙂Active track looks good enough to be viable in controlled environments. I am looking forward to watching from the sidelines what creators will be able to do with it.

  • @thomza
    @thomza Před 2 lety +14

    Waiting for your wind test. This guy does the best wind tests on the planet!

    • @Dcrainmaker
      @Dcrainmaker  Před 2 lety +7

      Shot earlier today! Coming up tomorrow!

    • @TimeBreakPictures
      @TimeBreakPictures Před 2 lety

      @@Dcrainmaker Awesome - I just ordered and am super curious about it. Thanks for doing all these!

    • @AlanHunt73
      @AlanHunt73 Před 2 lety

      Definitely your wind tests are awesome

    • @Dcrainmaker
      @Dcrainmaker  Před 2 lety +1

      @@McStoolio I don’t typically do them, purely from a regulatory standpoint. However, I will say that very consistently on multiple continents I was hitting max range limits of 1,100-1,200m, with a singular exception of 1,500m once. This was with the DJI RC, before signal drops started.

    • @dubmob151
      @dubmob151 Před 2 lety

      It depends so much on conditions 1/10 claimed range is probably realistic expectations with low flying where there's tree cover and interference in populated areas .

  • @MrHitman1966
    @MrHitman1966 Před 2 lety

    Brilliant 🤩 liked and subbed - your videos are just great 👍

  • @horizontaal
    @horizontaal Před 2 lety +51

    I got most of my drones from the Amsterdam-Rijn Canal. But I’m afraid I have to buy this one in a store. Fantastic review, as always.

  • @MrksKr
    @MrksKr Před 2 lety +2

    Brilliant review - thanks for doing that review, exactly what I've been looking for!
    Looks like the obstacle avoidance is even better than I thought originally. Skydio gotta watch out now!

  • @misterg609
    @misterg609 Před 2 lety +54

    Your DJI vs Skydio tracking videos are the best!! I'm really impressed with the Mini 3's tracking ability - more so than its big brothers. I think this is the drone I'll be getting to track my bike rides. Thank you!

    • @hwong1776
      @hwong1776 Před 2 lety +2

      The next mavic 100% is going to have at least the mini 3 tracking, if Skydio doesnt release some new drones, i could see DJI reclaiming the lead

    • @Mr.Gundam7
      @Mr.Gundam7 Před rokem

      @@hwong1776 what? bro DJI always been #1 lol

    • @Nonius9
      @Nonius9 Před rokem +3

      What is amazing is people talking about how good DJI drones are while failed tracking twice in this video. It’s competitor did not fail.

    • @nicoschroeder5379
      @nicoschroeder5379 Před rokem

      @@Nonius9 its competitor was just lucky to not boost into branches after thinking for ten minutes jow to avoid the obstacles and delivered almost 0% usable footage 😂
      This piece of trackinggarbage acts like a bird on acid and almost hit some trees while trying to fly some eights around it.

  • @inspiredtotired8369
    @inspiredtotired8369 Před 2 lety +2

    Awesome as always 👍

  • @PS-Straya_M8
    @PS-Straya_M8 Před 2 lety +2

    LoL Bill and Ted's wild ride around trees ... 😁

  • @amilawickramasinghe8874

    awesome comparison, now I know what I want to buy for my 4wding action trips, skydio 2+ i can rely on its obstacle avoidance and not worry about it all the time while I drive

  • @johnwilliamson9453
    @johnwilliamson9453 Před 2 lety

    Excellent vlog...thank you!

  • @Marvin-fn7ks
    @Marvin-fn7ks Před 2 lety

    Great comparison ! Thanks.

  • @EveryTongue
    @EveryTongue Před 2 lety

    This is the comparison I wanted to see

  • @AfendiOthman
    @AfendiOthman Před 2 lety

    thanks Ray, feels like watching a hide and seek game. Awesome review and simulation

  • @JasonScarborough1
    @JasonScarborough1 Před 2 lety +1

    New to DJI products. I ordered the Mini 3 to create videos of my kids' wakeboarding at a cable park, not on a nice open lake, so the obstacle avoidance information is very helpful - thank you 👍🏻.

  • @GuyMassicotte
    @GuyMassicotte Před 2 lety +1

    Always top review thanks

  • @carlthewinner
    @carlthewinner Před 2 lety

    So glad you tested this! I love when I don't have to loose my drone in a tree or river :)

  • @dasczwo
    @dasczwo Před 2 lety

    Lol! I was excpecting this from you! Awsome sir!

  • @Errr717
    @Errr717 Před 2 lety +4

    Damn I'm impressed with what this little drone can do.
    Good thing you reminded us to hit the like button cause I was so engrossed with your usual awesome test that I would have forgotten to hit it.
    The Skydio 2+ is definitely in a class by itself.
    But you stayed away from the water.
    Can't wait for the wind torture test. (Edit: I saw the test ... awesome video as usual)

  • @Hotwire_RCTrix
    @Hotwire_RCTrix Před rokem

    Great review 👍

  • @andrecoxa
    @andrecoxa Před 2 lety

    Great video/review!

  • @jerryalbert
    @jerryalbert Před 2 lety +1

    Cycles and drones. What's not to like. Awesome review, hands on.

  • @UKBUBBLERS
    @UKBUBBLERS Před 2 lety +1

    Great video my friend can't wait for you to do one of your wind tests with the mini 3 lol 😁👌👍

    • @Dcrainmaker
      @Dcrainmaker  Před 2 lety +4

      Hang tight!!! Went out today into 55KPH winds! 💨 video shortly!

  • @efeoktay244
    @efeoktay244 Před rokem

    I really appreciate your active track videos for each drone and comparing them with skydio. I also appreciate your other videos too. I think dji is never gonna be like skydio when it comes to tracking. But mini 3 pro is awesome!

  • @bwebman
    @bwebman Před 2 lety

    Excellent video, thank you.
    I would love to see the performance over steep hills such, like when mountain biking.

  • @backtobettertimes5864
    @backtobettertimes5864 Před 2 lety

    Great video!!!

  • @ShimodaDesigns
    @ShimodaDesigns Před 2 lety +1

    Must say love your channel for both the bike and small camera tech. It has been a great resource for myself. I lost a Skydio 2 in the local mountains when the it flew away and self landed in inaccessible terrain. The only thing I miss about it is what you mentioned at the end about not needing a controller. The Skydio drone size is not convenient, but the fact you can fly it with just a phone was great. With that said, my old Mini 2 replaced the Skydio (when I still had it) really quickly due to it's compact size and just being able to always bring it. Which was a huge advantage. I've order the new mini 3 today :)

    • @Dcrainmaker
      @Dcrainmaker  Před 2 lety +1

      Yeah, I agree on the Skydio 2 feeling unpredictable sometimes in landing. It's a reason I don't actually use it as much as I'd like. The landing aspects can be tricky in 'spicy' terrain situations (like on the side of a mountain).

  • @benjaminfunder
    @benjaminfunder Před rokem

    Really good video - best there is within the topic. (Drone/activetrack)

  • @UneBoleeDAir_Photo-Tech
    @UneBoleeDAir_Photo-Tech Před 2 lety +1

    Awesome review, thanks a lot ! :)

  • @m.muzinski7842
    @m.muzinski7842 Před 2 lety

    This technology is absolutely amazing.. there is still some work to be done but it is only going to get better and better. I hope soon it will simply follow your path..

  • @martinpostmusfilmmaker

    Hey Dutchie 😀 nice tut!

  • @wtfftwshrug7956
    @wtfftwshrug7956 Před 2 lety

    Very informative.. More power

  • @Falasi4
    @Falasi4 Před 2 lety +1

    Fantastic testing!!! I've been looking at the Skydio for cycling. Not sure it would handle really deep woods with face slappers during overgrowth season but looks promising!

    • @Dcrainmaker
      @Dcrainmaker  Před 2 lety +2

      In my experiance, neither drone handles deep woods well. My originial Skydio 2 test covers this a bit in MTB scenarios, and basically, it's kinda rough. In theory, Skydio makes a 1m bubble (1m radius from aircraft) around itself that it needs to clear to get through. So that's like 2m/6ft of actual distance. Many times in MTB, you'll squeek through some trees barely bigger than your handlebars. So, it quickly gets stuck. If you have more open terrain, then it's fine. But for everything I have around here, or the Alps in the woods, etc...no luck.

  • @Al-Kwadrone
    @Al-Kwadrone Před 2 lety

    Great work!!! Loved watching this. New viewer here. 👍🏼

  • @bigCAS650
    @bigCAS650 Před 2 lety

    It’s actually did a good job finding you after going behind a bush. Better than I expected

  • @briancummings4912
    @briancummings4912 Před 2 lety

    Thanks again for risking all to give such informative reviews. Both drones look awesome but for me the perfect drone would be something of a hybrid. I’m sat patiently waiting for the air3 to be released as I’d prefer a heavier drone

  • @erickitain8954
    @erickitain8954 Před 2 lety

    Love your videos as they are very informative. Was wondering how you get your voice over for the video

  • @HellbellyUK
    @HellbellyUK Před 2 lety +2

    How it negotiates the trees at 8:50 is really impressive.

  • @brianhurley8096
    @brianhurley8096 Před 2 lety

    Wow just ordered my mini 3 can't wait for it even though I have a Roku that's is a great Lerner drone can't wait for more distance

  • @DaDarthShow
    @DaDarthShow Před 2 lety

    This convinced me to get the 3, this is the only channel that do legit drone tracking.

  • @SEVNTIGERS
    @SEVNTIGERS Před 2 lety

    Great content! Thanks! 👍

  • @nomad0714
    @nomad0714 Před 2 lety +1

    Hi DC Rainmaker,
    Takes a lot of work to do these video tests. Thanks for the efforts! Very useful to see these real world tracking tests.
    Will you have time to do lowlight test? I have M2P but looking to add another but haven’t decided between Air 2S and M3MP. Do you have both to do a comparison on IQ, features, and lowlight? Prices are similar. Of course, M3MP is portable but it’s not a big selling feature for what I do or need.

  • @TerryMcGearyScotland
    @TerryMcGearyScotland Před 10 měsíci

    Nice comparison! I’ve recently got my mini3 pro as my first drone so I’m not that brave yet. Looking forward to kayaking and cycling with it when I’m sure I can control it adequately. Thanks!

  • @s2ramz
    @s2ramz Před 2 lety

    big brother always have issues😂, nice review👍🏾

  • @Stefan_Johansson
    @Stefan_Johansson Před rokem

    amazing video

  • @JammCo
    @JammCo Před 2 lety

    Awesome vid.

  • @uponpaul
    @uponpaul Před rokem +1

    Very nice video! Shows the pros and cons of both well. Personlly I do like the DJI more due to the more cinematic following behavior. Skydio stays tracked in worse situations but with a lot of janky movement. As someone already said in the comments, if DJI would make a setting to set the aggressiveness basically Tesla like it would probably improve it even more!

  • @PivotHigher
    @PivotHigher Před 2 lety

    First time here. Wait, are you the same guy whose Whoop 4.0 detailed review I had a chance to read?! Awesome work ! Cheers from Maryland !

  • @LogovoCA
    @LogovoCA Před rokem

    Oh boy, this is nail-biting. Thanks for showing what it can do.
    Interesting enough, DJI has much smoother footage, yet Skydio produces quite a lot of short cinematic moments that can be picked in editing.

  • @aLboOGieZ
    @aLboOGieZ Před 2 lety

    Great comparison video as always (although weight and price put these drones in completely different worlds)
    I really want the features of the skydio in the mini 3 pro, the skydio is good but DJI just has the high quality parts and namesake. I have DJI's products already too and their replacement plans are superior. With that said tho man the mini 3 is damn near perfect and skydio is good for what it's intended purpose