To Buy or Not To Buy Again - Mavic Pro Crashed

[Peter Ho]

It has finally happened! The inevitable.

It crashed into sea water but RTH safely. But then it refuses to fly again.

I would like to seek some advice and views from those who had been in my shoes.
WOULD YOU BUY THE SAME CRAFT AGAIN!
or wait for a new model which may arrive in a few months.
after all we are experienced in flying the Mavic Pro from almost a year but a little mistake has burnt a little hole in the pocket.

Thanking all in advance and would appreciate all views given.
PETER HO

note: I just love the MP tho I have never flown any other. Have been very familiar with its settings but then a little mistake in not setting back the landing obstacle button after a previous flight in catching it has caused this when flying out to sea.

 

[Squamer]

What’s you’re financial situation. I’d personally buy another because I like the one I have now and don’t want to wait X months for the new one. But then I’ll probably buy the new one also. If money’s tight I don’t “need” the new one

 

[Dave A]

You said, "or wait for a new model which may arrive in a few months". Since there is not way to know if that statement is even close to accurate, I would recommend you get another MP since you have said you really liked the one you had.

 

[Just_nick]

If you don't need it right away, why buy it? The worst that happens in June/July is that it isn't released, but the prices will be even lower. So, you either get the new generation or you get a cheaper price on the same device.

Also, if you have the craft, I don't understand why you don't just send it to DJI to be fixed. That's cheaper than buying a new one.

 

[thebigbaddan]

I would ask the guy who had a Mavic Pro this question.... (oh wait, that's you!) You also probably have a few hundred bucks of batteries and accessories...

I'd look on ebay for my replacement if I were you.

 

[thebigbaddan]

I'd look on ebay for my replacement if I were you.

$500 for a replacement drone: DJI Mavic Pro Drone - AIRCRAFT + BATTERY + CAMERA - ONLY - Replacement Repair 3001080030335 | eBay

 

[FL1H1]

Problem with waiting for a new model is of course, that you'll have to pay top dollar, and if you have an accident with that it's only going to hurt even more. Maybe look at a second hand one? After that it's down to whether your bank balance can take the hit I suppose.

 

[zorr0]

The magic pro has always been dependable, as I'm sure yours had been to. Get a refurbished one. I think you could save more because your controller didn't crash. So you should back up for less than 500.(I'm guessing)

 

[Peter Ho]

If you don't need it right away, why buy it? The worst that happens in June/July is that it isn't released, but the prices will be even lower. So, you either get the new generation or you get a cheaper price on the same device.

Also, if you have the craft, I don't understand why you don't just send it to DJI to be fixed. That's cheaper than buying a new one.

Thanks...
I was thinking of sending in for repair but then there was a clause I saw which was not in favour of damage caused by water... worst still if it is salt water.

 

[Peter Ho]

Thanks guys...
I bought the fly more combo for 5.5KRM (Malaysian Ringgit) @ RM4.1 to US$1.
A new craft is sold at DJI official shop for RM3.4
Some shops sell the whole set with 1 battery @RM3.7K
There is a shop which sells the craft only at RM2.9k

That is the dollar situation.