Amazon replacement weighs more than original

neggy · Jun 20, 2018

The battery is fully charged, it weighs more than a discharged one. They pre charged it so you could fly right out of the box.

Qoncussion · Jun 20, 2018

InvisibleName said:
That was not a very pleasant memory you just gave me! Didn’t enjoy that movie!

I just watched it again, recently. I find it to be a brilliant film.... Absolutely brilliant.

Mossiback · Jun 20, 2018

Sometimes the weights on smaller packages are more of a "guesstimate" than factual; since the difference does not affect the shipping charge.

Cyberpower678 · Jun 20, 2018

neggy said:
The battery is fully charged, it weighs more than a discharged one. They pre charged it so you could fly right out of the box.

You're kidding right?

ac0j · Jun 20, 2018

Mossiback said:
Sometimes the weights on smaller packages are more of a "guesstimate" than factual; since the difference does not affect the shipping charge.

This^^^^
People that ship a lot just guess at the weight. If you have UPS or FedEx pick up the shipments, they really never get weighed anyway, and the cost is not really any different for a pound or two extra in weight.

msinger · Jun 20, 2018

ac0j said:
People that ship a lot just guess at the weight.

People... perhaps. Do you think Amazon does the same though? With all of their automation, one would think they'd also have a way to quickly weigh and print accurate shipping labels.

ac0j · Jun 20, 2018

msinger said:
People... perhaps. Do you think Amazon does the same though? With all of their automation, one would think they'd also have a way to quickly weigh and print accurate shipping labels.

Good question, I would think it is automated at Amazon. IF it is actually warehoused there and not drop shipped from a third party somewhere else.
I used to buy a lot of Pioneer electronics car audio equipment. indash radios came in a case lot of 6. I dont think I ever saw the same weight for the identical boxes. It was like Pioneer was guessing. One shipment the boxes weighed one thing, the next shipment they were up to 5 pounds different. Exact same factory packed cases.
I dont know why, But I got charged the same shipping every time.

msinger · Jun 20, 2018

ac0j said:
IF it is actually warehoused there and not drop shipped from a third party somewhere else

Good point. "I bought it from Amazon" could have many meanings. I don't even think some people realize who they are buying from when shopping on Amazon.

Cyberpower678 · Jun 20, 2018

msinger said:
People... perhaps. Do you think Amazon does the same though? With all of their automation, one would think they'd also have a way to quickly weigh and print accurate shipping labels.

It depends, if it's fulfilled by Amazon or not. I would think DJI is just a 3rd party seller there.

msinger · Jun 20, 2018

Cyberpower678 said:
I would think DJI is just a 3rd party seller there.

Right. There is a slew of 3rd party sellers on Amazon.

Sprocket · Jun 20, 2018

You are all wrong. It comes with the new firmware updates. That adds alot of weight.

AeroMirage · Jun 20, 2018

Hmmm... maybe a higher capacity SDC!!!!

wytnyt · Jun 20, 2018

msinger said:
Good point. "I bought it from Amazon" could have many meanings. I don't even think some people realize who they are buying from when shopping on Amazon.

to me i dont care who i buy from on amazon as long as it comes with the amazon warranty
i returned an e58 and 15 minutes after i shipped it back,the money was back in my account.

THE WOMBLE · Jun 23, 2018

Commercial grade sellotape used.

Qoncussion · Jun 23, 2018

Soooooo.... What was in the box?

Bytored · Jun 23, 2018

Bigger box, more air =more weight.

Cyberpower678 · Jun 23, 2018

Qoncussion said:
Soooooo.... What was in the box?

It's Nebby.

Qoncussion · Jun 23, 2018

Cyberpower678 said:
It's Nebby.

I don't think Nebby would account for the weight difference

Cheech Wizard · Jun 23, 2018

Picklesaw said:
So I got my mavic pro replaced by amazon due to a faulty gimbal (wonky horizon, yaw drift, jello, abnormal gimbal vibrations, violent gimbal seizure and power on). The original package according to ups weighs 3.8kg (fly more combo) but the new one that has not arrived yet weighs 4.3kg according to ups. Did they add something to my shipment or could i be receiving someone else's package? I am really confused.

Thanks in advance.

Just be glad it's not lighter.

jlemond · Jun 23, 2018

Amazon has software that tells them ehat box to ship it in in order to optimize the packing of their trucks. Sometimes that means a larger box is used. Shipment is traditionally calculated by size and then weight. With the size determining a minimum gross shipping weight.