So I have had my P4P for 3 years now. I have managed to not crash it until this past weekend when, while trying to land it, a strong wind caused it to clip a tree branch and fall about 20ft into the snow. It is wrecked pretty bad 2 arms are broke, camera snapped off the gimble, and 3 propellors (and likely their motors) broke. I have sent it off to see about getting it repaired. However, I expect it to be a very hefty price and it may not be worth it. It may be better to just cut my losses and upgrade. That is what brings me here.
Back in the summer I considered upgrading it. I had heard that a Mavic 3 was due to come out around September. However, that never happened. My main thing is photography. I rarely take videos. My main interest is getting the absolute best still shots I can. With that said I would like to ask for opinions and suggestions on what I should do. Is the Mavic 2 Pro a solid upgrade from my P4P? (mine isnt the V2 I bought it in 2018 before V2 was out) If the price is really expensive to repair my P4P would I be better off cutting my losses and buying a Mavic 2 Pro or is there any indication that a Mavic 3 is on the horizon if I just wait a few months? I am very much a novice drone pilot and the P4P was my first drone. I chose it because of its array of sensors. I thought it would be the least likely for me to crash. That was prior to the Mavic 2 Pros existence (I think) Anyway thank you for reading and I appreciate any info/opinions. If there is another brand that maybe has stepped up their game I would consider it. I have read a little bit about the Autel EVO 2 Pro which appears spec wise to be superior but I am skeptical. I know DJI is all around great while I have ever heard of that other company. I have loved my P4P and had a lot of fun flying it. I just want to see if there are better options out there for photography (obviously at a similar price point). Thank you
Back in the summer I considered upgrading it. I had heard that a Mavic 3 was due to come out around September. However, that never happened. My main thing is photography. I rarely take videos. My main interest is getting the absolute best still shots I can. With that said I would like to ask for opinions and suggestions on what I should do. Is the Mavic 2 Pro a solid upgrade from my P4P? (mine isnt the V2 I bought it in 2018 before V2 was out) If the price is really expensive to repair my P4P would I be better off cutting my losses and buying a Mavic 2 Pro or is there any indication that a Mavic 3 is on the horizon if I just wait a few months? I am very much a novice drone pilot and the P4P was my first drone. I chose it because of its array of sensors. I thought it would be the least likely for me to crash. That was prior to the Mavic 2 Pros existence (I think) Anyway thank you for reading and I appreciate any info/opinions. If there is another brand that maybe has stepped up their game I would consider it. I have read a little bit about the Autel EVO 2 Pro which appears spec wise to be superior but I am skeptical. I know DJI is all around great while I have ever heard of that other company. I have loved my P4P and had a lot of fun flying it. I just want to see if there are better options out there for photography (obviously at a similar price point). Thank you