Quick poll about drones bought at different places - please take a look

[jakub]

Recently I came across an opinion that DJI drones bought from sources* different than original distribution are the ones with issues. Those are the units that turn off midair, fly away or are constantly loosing connection. So I though a simple questionnaire would be nice, to give us all a look at this subject.

*by different sources I mean sites like A**Ex***** or Ge**Be*** etc.

Explanation if needed:

"Issues" are events when unit did not act as it was supposed to and it wasn't your fault.
By ISSUES OCCURRED I mean that you have experienced more that once weird behavior of your unit that was not caused by external factors (e.g. losing signal because of flying under a metal bride is not an issue here) and this behavior tends to repeat.

 

[Former Member]

You might change the poll to allow multiple responses for those of us who have multiple Mavics bought from different suppliers.

I have bought hundreds of DJI products, both new and refurbed, from various suppliers including eBay, Crutchfield, Best Buy, Amazon, and have not gotten single DOA. The only problems I ever had were broken gimbal pitch motor covers because someone at the factory didnt know how to install the gimbal lock correctly.

 

[jakub]

Alright, good point. Adding multiple responses

 

[kiwi flyer]

What about buying from a local authorized DJI reseller/drone store?

 

[jakub]

What about buying from a local authorized DJI reseller/drone store?

As long as it's authorized I think it counts as original distribution
Internet shops mentioned above don't have any kind of authorization as far as I know

 

[kiwi flyer]

As long as it's authorized I think it counts as original distribution
Internet shops mentioned above don't have any kind of authorization as far as I know

ah ok. thanks. I need to fly mine (waiting for better weather) so will respond when I do.

 

[jakub]

ah ok. thanks. I need to fly mine (waiting for better weather) so will respond when I do.

Sure, let us know how was it!

 

[MichiganMavic]

Best Buy = having “Jello “ effect. Not sure of fix yet.... does that apply to issues? First one didn’t, but it was a return, so I returned it for a New replacement. Should of just kept the first one[emoji37]

 

[mph300]

I have purchased a new fly more combo and received a reman from a refresh from dji with no issues.

 

[Shaggy505]

Bought mine from Apple store about six months ago, no issues yet. Btw, they price match to Amazon which I wasn’t sure they’d do.

 

[mulemanSok]

I purchased Mavic Pro Platinum Fly more combo...after 3+ weeks, and a computer guy helping...still unable to fly!!![emoji35][emoji35][emoji35]

 

[jakub]

I purchased Mavic Pro Platinum Fly more combo...after 3+ weeks, and a computer guy helping...still unable to fly!!![emoji35][emoji35][emoji35]

Could you please share with us where did you get it?

 

[jakub]

Best Buy = having “Jello “ effect. Not sure of fix yet.... does that apply to issues? First one didn’t, but it was a return, so I returned it for a New replacement. Should of just kept the first one[emoji37]

yeah, that totally applies to issues... sorry to hear that

 

[Howcroft22]

Best Buy = having “Jello “ effect. Not sure of fix yet.... does that apply to issues? First one didn’t, but it was a return, so I returned it for a New replacement. Should of just kept the first one[emoji37]

What is this jello effect?

 

[jakub]

What is this jello effect?

Here's an example :

 

[MichiganMavic]

What is this jello effect?

Your video recording looks like it’s going through a heat wave or it looks like the camera is always trying to focus. [emoji37]

 

[Howcroft22]

Here's an example :

****. That will ruin your shot! You couldn’t return it for another?

 

[jakub]

****. That will ruin your shot! You couldn’t return it for another?

It's not my video, I just posted it because iI believe it represents the jello effect really well, without unnecessary talking. Mine Mav is thankfully totally fine!

 

[jakub]

up, let's make it to 100 responses so we can actually say something

 

[nikkolaa]

Sure, let us know how was it!

Yeah me too, sadly it's been one month without real opportunities.. (working 5/7 with this early nighttime..)