I currently have a Mavic Pro, and I don't plan to replace it until a Skydio, or something with equivalent AI and automation is available.
My dream for my Mavic was capturing new angles of family activities. However, the truth is that the effort required to capture those activities with a Mavic ruins the enjoyment of many of them.
Say I wanted to get video of my kids biking. I've got to make sure the drone is charged, have my kids wait around on the trail while I launch it, and then compose the shot and stand there looking at my phone, worrying about running into stuff while they bike.
The Skydio's pathfinding and sensors take a good chunk of that hassle away. I could theoretically hand the beacon to one of them, and say, "Ok, great, go ride." And for 20-minutes, the drone would do all the work of getting video, while I rode with my kids.
Assuming real-world reviews of the Skydio 2 come back positive, I think that'll be my Mavic's replacement.
There are some great vids of the Skydio 2 in action on YouTube. One guy on a pit bike getting scared shitless about the abandoned area he drives around is pretty good.
Theres a certain predatory element to the flying the Skydio does while operating in trees that is awesome and creepy at the same time.
I own a mavic pro 2 and I almost always use it in the AI modes like circling, following, point of interest and what not. I often let it follow friends and really enjoy having it with me. Just wish it was a bit smaller but I really like the camera so probably won’t switch anytime soon
My dream for my Mavic was capturing new angles of family activities. However, the truth is that the effort required to capture those activities with a Mavic ruins the enjoyment of many of them.
Say I wanted to get video of my kids biking. I've got to make sure the drone is charged, have my kids wait around on the trail while I launch it, and then compose the shot and stand there looking at my phone, worrying about running into stuff while they bike.
The Skydio's pathfinding and sensors take a good chunk of that hassle away. I could theoretically hand the beacon to one of them, and say, "Ok, great, go ride." And for 20-minutes, the drone would do all the work of getting video, while I rode with my kids.
Assuming real-world reviews of the Skydio 2 come back positive, I think that'll be my Mavic's replacement.