Today, we will review the brand new DJI Mavic 3 for carrying a light, a vibration dampening system,
and a 360 VR camera - like what you see here, the Insta360 One X2. And
GoPro MAX or Kandao Qoocam 8K. We will review some of the professional Payload attachments
from DJI Mounts and DPD Mounts. Two very well-known brands in the community
that can create silky smooth, vibration-free 360 videos like what you see on my YouTube channel.
We will teach you how to attach a 360 camera or any camera or cinematic light
like the Lume Cube here safely on the DJI Mavic 3. And what NOT to do for a safe flight.
We will test how much more flight time you can get compared to Mavic 2 Pro. We will also cover
how to hand launch and hand catch the Mavic 3 to avoid potential accidents.
If you are thinking of using Mavic 3 or Mavic 3 Cine to carry cameras,
lights or any payloads - this is the video for you. Let's dive right in!
Hey, what's up, everybody! It is your boy Hugh back from another in-depth review
and tutorial. Mavic 3 or Mavic 3 Cine has really shocked the professional videographer
community - for better or worse. The biggest feature is the dual-camera setup right here,
with a Micro 4/3 and telephone lens. So why would you carry a THIRD camera or anything on a Mavic 3?
Well, the first practical reason is adding lights. You need light to film anything,
no matter how big your sensor size. Carrying a small but really powerful light like the Lume Cube
here will help you control your ISO, reduce sensor noise and get better video in general,
especially when you are filming in 120fps.
The real reason tho why you want to carry a THIRD camera is to film in 360 for VR video. Like all
the videos you saw on my YouTube channel here. You can look around on your browser or phone. But the
best experience is when you can watch this with a VR headset like Oculus Quest 2 on Oculus TV.
Because of improved battery, lighter body, and more powerful motor,
Mavic 3 or Mavic 3 Cine is going to be able to carry a heavier 360 camera,
or it can fly longer than Mavic 2 Pro. DJI will never tell you how much MORE weight you can add
to your Mavic 3 at take-off, but at this test you are watching it right now, we are carrying
an 8K VR camera - the Kandao Qoocam 8K and an Insta360 ONE X2 on top with no problem.
The combined weight of all the accessories, stabilization and cameras weigh 518 grams.
And Mavic 3 handles nicely as you see here.
It flows in the air without any dirfting. While Mavic 2 Pro is having a tough time
keeping stable even with 1 camera. When flying, as long as you move it
slow and steady, the handle is really good. You are still in control of your drone.
I will never recommand anyone to fly with 2 360 cameras.
But just one like Insta360 ONE X2 or GoPro MAX is very doable on the Mavic 3.
The flight time will be obviously shorter, it drops from 40 min to about 25 min. But it
still significantly higher than Mavic 2 Pro - thank to the higher capacity mAh battery.
So investing in the Mavic 3 or Mavic 3 Cine is a no-brainer for any 360 videographers.
DJI also confirms that the 360 photo feature you all love in the Mavic 2 Pro is also coming
in Mavic 3 with enhanced features. If you like to take 360 photos like me
on Facebook - then this can also be a really good reason.
Which Mount to choose?
So if you are trying to attach a 360 camera onto Mavic 3 or Mavic 3 Cine,
what are some good options out there? What I have here at the bottom, is DPD Mounts,
originally designed by Luke but now Drew from DPD Mounts is creating them. It is 100%
US-made 3D printed attachment with really impressive vibration dampening. This is the
360 video film on this setup with the Insta360 ONE X2 360 camera.
If you want more mounting variety instead of just at the bottom,
I will recommand DJI Mounts. It is attached to Mavic 3 FOUR wings like so with a railing system.
Then you can choose to mount the camera on top like so or on the bottom.
Or combine it with the DPD Mounts like so to capture both top and bottom 360 and stitch
the drone out in post-production. Same idea as the Insta360 VR Drone.
DJI Mounts also has a lot of mounting options for different 360 cameras,
including a custom case for Insta360 ONE X2 and Qoocam 8K. It makes attaching a camera super easy.
I tested them both, and they are both great options.
What are some differences? DJI Mounts, because of the adjustable weight distribution, it is
more stable and less front-heavy compare to DPD Mounts. So it has less impact on flight operation
and in general smoother start and stops - which are very important in VR to avoid motion sickness.
It is also lighter than DPD Mounts. It uses GoPro style for mounting,
so it is great for GoPro MAX or GoPro Hero 10.
On the other hand, DPD Mounts is heavier, but it also feels sturdier. You never want your mount
to break in the mid-air, so the sturdier option is better. The biggest difference
is vibration dampening. DPD Mounts comes with everything - a full package with vibration
rubber that makes sure your footage is silky smooth. For DJI Mounts, you need to buy their
extra 3D printed Vibration dampening. Even that the result is not good enough as
it is 3D Printed. They also sell the model for you to create something similar to what DPD
Mounts offers. But you will need to buy all the screws, washers and rubbers on your own on Amazon - which
is a hassle. If you just want to buy it and are ready to fly, then DPD Mounts is an easier option.
For VR180 camera, DJI Mounts also has a special mount for Insta360 EVO or any small size VR180 camera.
If you want some great VR180 aerial videos, this is a great choice. I highly recommand
giving the DJI Mounts system a try if you are into 3D VR180 video creation.
Hand Launch and Hand landing
Attaching a payload at the bottom of the drone requires you to hand launch
and hand catch your DJI Mavic 3 drone. It is recommand to turn off all your vision sensors
and obstacle avoidance when flying with a 360 camera attachment. But in Mavic 3,
DJI is not allowed you to turn off the bottom sensors. Very strange. So when you sneak
behind your hoving drone and try to grab the Mavic 3 - it will fly away. So don't do that.
so how to hand catch it so see if you like try to sneak behind it
you just fly away look at that you just fly away even you turn everything OFF
you just fly away so you have to get your hand up like that and slowly control it down
don't move your hand and fly in your hands that easy to hand catch it
taking off is actually very easy just put your drone out like so the other hand just
hold down the auto take off button then the drone will launch like so and hover
Extension Pole
At this point, I am not recommand using any extension pole on your 360 camera and your Mavic
3. As you see here, it creates a pendulum effect and it is getting worse. Mavic 2 Pro actually
auto-correct itself and never has this issue. So I assume it is just a very beta firmware right now
for the Mavic 3. DJI should correct that as their enterprise drone does have the ability
to carry extra payloads and can operate in extreme winds. I noticed this happen even
without payload when a gust of wind hit sideway of the drone. So, before a new firmware update,
I won't recommand flying Mavic 3 in an extreme unpredictive high-wind weather.
Mavic 3 has the world's most advanced
vision-sensing obstacle avoidance system. This is great if you use your drone as intended. But we
are not here. Carrying a camera on the bottom of your drone will trigger obstacle avoidance. As you
see here, when I turn on BRAKE, and make the drone go right, it won't go smoothly. It will break.
When I turn on the bypass, and try to make the drone fly left or right again, it will immediately
make the drone go crazy and jump up and forward. So, it is recommended to turn off your obstacle
avoidance completely. So your drone can behave normally, and the pilot is in control, not the AI.
Since now you are flying WITHOUT obstacle avoidance, please make sure
your flight path is absolutely clear without obstacles, and fly with extreme caution.
Also, I want to point out to all the Mavic 2 Pro pilots, Mavic
3 control is extremely sensitive compared to Mavic 2. So make sure your thumb is not trigger happy,
especially when you are close to obstacles when obstacle avoidances are turned off.
If you want to learn how to fly a 360 camera with any drone, how to stabilize your 360 VR
drone foorage in the post-production, and how to remove your drone to create a fully immersive
experience - check this tutorial for Adobe Premiere and this tutorial for Davinci Resolve.
What I teach you here is for hobbyist only. If you want to film 360 video with a drone
professionally, I will highly recommand hiring our FAA certified drone pilot
who operates with a professional drone like what you see here - the DJI Inspire 2, or the DJI M600
for bigger size VR camera, or a Freefly system Alta X with the Insta360 Titan.
We also provide end to end post production services to help you to removing your drone,
stabilizing it, removing jello and jitter deal to rolling shutter, and add VFX in Unreal or
Blender. Check out our full-service website in the description down below.
If you want to learn 360 VR Filmmaking and start your own production studio to capture the growing
demand in the Metaverse, don't forget to check out my 360 VR Filmmaking Masterclass right here.
We will have a more detailed review and workflow tutorials on the DPD Mounts and the DJI Mounts,
including how to combine them together to create some impossible shots for your social media.
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