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    Bought a drone for son, confused about computer needs-Help?

    I just bought a SPARK for my son. He has a smart phone, but not a computer. Am I right that he can store videos on his phone, post them on you tube if he wants and does not NEED a computer immediately? Put another way, what could he do with a computer than he cannot do with his phone alone? If...
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    Spark from China, too good to be true

    This offer is slightly different than the one for the Spark. Sometimes this refers to DJI , other times it says it is 'unbranded" , the prominent DJI Logo and warranty are missing. I still think it would be enough to get an EBAY refund, because it does describe the item as DJI Mavic Pro in headline
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    Spark from China, too good to be true

    Thanks to all who have dived in with answers. I still have trouble believing this is genuine, but I feel better about my recourse if it does not work; 1. I talked to EBAY in person. I have a right to file a claim for refund one day after the end of the shipping date promised by the seller, in...
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    Spark from China, too good to be true

    I get that completely..but if it is covered by the EBAY guarantee what can I lose? Other than frustration, waiting time, and then delayed claim payment?
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    Spark from China, too good to be true

    There is an EBAY offering for a Spark bundle, including an extra battery and controller for $129. DJI Spark Fly More Combo - Sky Blue - Quadcopter Drone - 12MP 1080p Video 69582651483300 | eBay Shipping is free, but takes 15-50 days Is this too good to be true? It is covered by EBAY Money...
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    Advice for new drone buyer? $500 and photography interest

    I agree and am now not planning to buy a used drone. I strongly leaning to buying an AIR. I love the size , we do a lot of traveling. Do you feel the PRO is worth an additional $200? I can narrow the gap by buying a refurbished PRO, but it scares me. thank you!
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    Advice for new drone buyer? $500 and photography interest

    This was great advice and moved me to think hard about buying a Mavic Air combo kit on Ebay..for less than $1,000, you can get a 3 battery kit. I'm sure some of the accessories aren't needed, but the size advantage looms large in use. For example DJI Mavic Air (Flame Red) 3 Battery EXTREME All...
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    Advice for new drone buyer? $500 and photography interest

    I am a semi serious still photographer, but would like to explore drone video. I have no expectation that the quality will be superb, and frankly don't know how far I want to go until I try it. So, I'd like to take a small financial step, and see how it goes. I'd rather crash a $500 drone than a...
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    Advice for new drone buyer? $500 and photography interest

    I'm thinking about a Phantom 3 Pro, with case, extra battery , ND filters, props, etc for $500. The only caution is that it the owner says that while it is perfect, it has been " used a lot". I am going to meet him today for a demo. Seems to me that this is a reasonable price, and about 1/2 of...
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    Advice for new drone buyer? $500 and photography interest

    Good morning, I'm about to take the plunge. There seem to be many used bundles I can buy used (Phantom SE/Pro ) for about $500. What models and accessories should I look for? I prefer to buy lightly used, do you disagree with that? What would I, could I, bet if i bumped my target price to...