Obstacle Avoidance FAILED: DJI Mini 5 Pro Crash Test

Learn how to use the Follow Me mode on the DJI Mini 5 Pro — including obstacle-avoidance settings, Normal vs Nifty tracking, and real-world performance. Jack from Half Chrome tests the Mini 5 Pro against the legendary Skydio 2, showing where DJI shines … and where it still struggles. Watch the crash, the recovery, and how to safely get smooth follow shots for e-bike and action videos. 🛒 DJI Mini 5 Pro (Import) – Buy on eBay: https://ebay.us/Z796gK DJI Mini 5 Pro (Amazon)- https://amzn.to/4af7IB0 🛒 Skyrover X1 (DJI-licensed alternative) – Buy on Amazon: http://bit.ly/4hkk78q 👉 Check out more Half Chrome drone reviews, tutorials, and comparisons on the channel! #DJIMini5Pro #FollowMeMode #Skydio #HalfChrome #DroneReview If this helped you understand how the Mini 5 Pro’s follow mode really works, hit 👍 Like, drop a comment about your experience, and subscribe for more Half Chrome drone tests and e-bike chase footage! 00:00 – DJI Mini 5 Pro Follow Me Mode Test 00:26 – Why Obstacle Avoidance Isn’t Foolproof 00:53 – Normal vs Nifty Follow Settings 01:14 – Setting to Bypass and Tracking from Behind 01:36 – Switching Follow Direction (front vs rear) 02:18 – Visual Obstacle Warnings and Sensor Limitations 02:45 – Tree Crash Example – Rear Tracking Weakness 03:15 – Comparing to the Skydio Drone 03:40 – Why Skydio Still Beats DJI for Auto-Follow 04:00 – Auto Follow and Dynamic Camera Angles 04:47 – Sideways and Backward Tracking Blind Spots 05:29 – When to Turn Off Obstacle Avoidance 06:09 – Settings Menu: Bypass, Brake, or Off 06:29 – Normal vs Nifty Explained 06:54 – Final Thoughts and E-Bike Follow Footage "As an eBay Partner Network Affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases." ================================== 👍Want to pass the FAA's part 107 exam? Link below👍 https://www.halfchrome.com/how-to-pass-the-faas-part-107-exam/ Full access to more videos for our Patreons. https://www.patreon.com/HalfChrome 👇What is the best drone?👇 https://youtu.be/o88hFxXbgcM ================================== 💥What do we recommend? Looking for a good deal? Support us by clicking on our affiliate links. Check out these hand-selected items below. 💥What is the best drone for you? Best Toy/Gift Drone $100-WF40: https://amzn.to/4dqk5Jm Best Beginner Drone: $200 Neo: https://amzn.to/4h31k0K Best Mini Drone $750- Mini 4 Pro: https://amzn.to/3s5wAaZ Best FPV Cinewhoop $1100- DJI Avata 2: https://amzn.to/3xY0al5 Best overall drone: DJI Air 3S: https://amzn.to/4hJfcha ================================== 💥Get Started in FPV with these drones 👉Buy a Tinyhawk 3+: https://bit.ly/Tinyhawk3 Buy a Tinyhawk 3+ Freestyle: https://bit.ly/TH3Freestyle Mobula 7: https://www.banggood.com/custlink/vDDhAaLWaY ================================== 💥Our Favorite FPV Gear Radiomaster Boxer: https://bit.ly/RadiomasterBoxer Radiomaster Zorro: http://bit.ly/radiomasterZorro ELRS receiver: https://bit.ly/dualELRS Skyzone FPV goggles: https://www.banggood.com/custlink/D3KDFqFDWp Budget FPV goggles Eachine 800D: https://amzn.to/3HiDQBB ================================== 📷Our Favorite Cameras Sony a6600: https://amzn.to/36QEjuD Osmo Action 5: https://amzn.to/49igyvr Insta360 Go 2: https://amzn.to/3pgdGJT ================================== We use Audiio to add music to our videos: You can save 10% on a subscription with the code HalfChrome10. Follow the link here: https://www.a2zdtrk.com/HalfChrome10/ Music we use (and love) Adventures by A Himitsu https://soundcloud.com/a-himitsu Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported— CC BY 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b... Music released by Argofox https://youtu.be/8BXNwnxaVQE Music provided by Audio Library https://youtu.be/MkNeIUgNPQ8 Rock Angel by Joakim Karud https://soundcloud.com/joakimkarud Creative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported— CC BY-SA 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b... Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/K8eRXvLL7Wo Vibe With Me by Joakim Karud http://soundcloud.com/joakimkarud Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/-7YDBIGCXsY Summer by Ardi Rida https://youtu.be/zEUUoxz3pkI ================================== Extra Deals: https://bit.ly/BGdealsFeb21 👉LEARN MORE ABOUT DRONES @ https://www.halfchrome.com