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    Mavic 3 pro cine, but with the DJI RC?

    Hey guys, I know DJI don't technically have this option available and basically force you into buying/using a massively expensive controller (which infuriates me), not to mention a bag I don't want, and extra batteries and filters I may or may not need, but: 1. Is it possible to fly the Cine...
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    Sample footage?

    Hey guys, I'm trying to work out if the Cine is worth the upgrade for the pro-res. I'd like to know if the files look noticeably better, and how much better they hold up to a strong grade. So with that in mind, does anyone know where I could find a few seconds/minutes of well shot footage from...
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    Mavic 3 Cine without the pro controller?

    Hey guys, I have my heart set on a Mavic 3 (not the classic, because I think I can justify the tele lens). And I could probably get away with the non-cine version, but... I would LOVE if I had pro-res. I don't care about the fancy controller, and I know it's a necessary evil, but I'd rather NOT...
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    Oldest supported iphone/ipad mini, or cheapest android phone that doesn’t cause “cpu overload”.

    Yeah, that’s what I found. The 7 plus was “supported” (so was the 6 and 6s I believe), so I thought I was safe. But I barely made it through. Constant freezes. A few crashes. And that cpu error before I even took off or hit record. I just thought maybe there was a way to reduce the feed...
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    Oldest supported iphone/ipad mini, or cheapest android phone that doesn’t cause “cpu overload”.

    Is that $309 USD? Thanks for the tip. :) Dosing realise that was an option?! Thought it was just for the mini pro for now? (Or at least not the Mavic 3. I thought they were pushing us to the $1500 pro controller for that drone?) Aside from the screen, does it add any functionality? (Better...
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    Oldest supported iphone/ipad mini, or cheapest android phone that doesn’t cause “cpu overload”.

    My iPhone 7 Plus is too old to reliably use with the Mavic 3 I want to use it with (always gave me the “cpu overload” error with my old Air 2 on the DJI fly app). Won’t by upgrading my phone until next September, and I don’t have an iPad either. I do need an iPad and did consider a mini for...
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    Mavic 3 + Battery + Filters vs FlyMore or Cine?

    Hey guys, Almost time to finally pull the trigger on the Mavic 3, but it's been a while since I was serious about it and not sure if my old thoughts research still holds true. Back when it launched, I kind of saw more value in the non fly more version of the Mavic 3 and building it out in my...
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    If there was a viable, affordable alternative to DJI drones, especially if entirely made in your country, inc chips, & boards etc. would you ...

    I sort of understand drone batteries because they form part of the airframe. It'd be hard (near impossible) to make an Air 2S battery work on a Mavic Pro. But there's lots of things that could carry over between generations (the bags if the drones are the same size etc). And I just think...
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    A little (huge) rant about the Mavic 3 Cine...

    Hey thanks for this! Really interesting! I wonder what it is that causes interest for one item (the Mavic 3 which is the "superior" drone) to be low, while the "cheapie" (Mini 3) is searched so much? Is it all influencers do you think? Or is it kind of a bit natural too? (Like... people...
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    If there was a viable, affordable alternative to DJI drones, especially if entirely made in your country, inc chips, & boards etc. would you ...

    Sorry. :) "Ecosystem" in this sense is just what it's kind of referred to when a company makes multiple products that work together. Best example I can think of is Apple. Having a Mac is cool. Having an iPad is cool. Having an iPhone is cool. You don't need all 3, but if you have 2 or more...
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    If there was a viable, affordable alternative to DJI drones, especially if entirely made in your country, inc chips, & boards etc. would you ...

    Well, that's up to them. :P Not everything can or will work together obviously. But for example... - One App that can be used to control all of them. (Would save me having/learning multiple apps). - The RC Pro controller should work on ALL drones (including old ones. Currently it's just 3)...
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    If there was a viable, affordable alternative to DJI drones, especially if entirely made in your country, inc chips, & boards etc. would you ...

    Exactly, but not just interact. Each item should unlock some potential for at least one of the others. And if you ever try to leave, it should be a tough choice because you'd be making your whole setup a little less smooth. Not saying I WANT that. I'm glad that I can choose between a GoPro or...
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    If there was a viable, affordable alternative to DJI drones, especially if entirely made in your country, inc chips, & boards etc. would you ...

    Do you think the Pro RC will though? They already used to make one and it doesn't support any drones from recent times. Currently it only supports the Mavic 3 and Cine, and apparently now the Air2S. But not the Mini 3, and it's not backwards compatible with anything that came before it either...
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    A little (huge) rant about the Mavic 3 Cine...

    Just out of curiosity, how do you know the Cine hasn't sold well? That would have been my guess, but have you seen any figures? And if true, doesn't that make the "Mavic 3 Platinum" I described kind of a bit more feasible for some day? Maybe even "soon"? Not sure if the Mavic 3 Pro is selling...