Anyone know where to get an RC Pro 2 shipped out today?

[akdrone]

Thanks! I wasn't expecting directly from DJI. Good to know there is now some availability for the RC Pro 2 independently of the Creator Combo, even if only outside the U.S. and Canada, which was where I had last checked.

The problem is getting it back into the US. If you are driving in from Canada there's a good chance you won't get stopped by Customs but that's not a guarantee and if you ARE stopped it's a crap shoot as to whether they will let the drone through. There is no rule they are following as far as anyone can seem to tell but Customs are indeed stopping drones...and not stopping them...and holding them for months...or sending them back...with no pattern or reason in evidence, so buying outside of the US in any manner is very questionable and a real gamble. Even sending your drone for repair is a gamble as the replacement can be just a problematic. I had a Mav3 Pro repaired/replaced and it came from Canada very fast. No problem but I was lucky and it was about 2mo ago.

 

[GadgetGuy]

The problem is getting it back into the US. If you are driving in from Canada there's a good chance you won't get stopped by Customs but that's not a guarantee and if you ARE stopped it's a crap shoot as to whether they will let the drone through. There is no rule they are following as far as anyone can seem to tell but Customs are indeed stopping drones...and not stopping them...and holding them for months...or sending them back...with no pattern or reason in evidence, so buying outside of the US in any manner is very questionable and a real gamble. Even sending your drone for repair is a gamble as the replacement can be just a problematic. I had a Mav3 Pro repaired/replaced and it came from Canada very fast. No problem but I was lucky and it was about 2mo ago.

Trumps new 35% Canadian tariffs will undoubtedly increase the scrutiny of all Canadian imports across the border into the U.S., especially when they are Chinese drones!

 

[Mavy3-CJW]

I've had batteries on back ordered for roughly a month and am about to order from Korea but am concerned about the tariff charge now and it's about to go up due to glorious leader.

I’m less concerned about the escalating tariff threat and more focused on the recent US tactic of interdiction of drone shipments (and presumably accessories) by the CBP citing Chinese labor violations (Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention) and concerns about Chinese manufactured drone and national security. From what I’ve read, this is having a real impact on drone shipments being received by US buyers and end users. See recent posts on MavicPilots.

 

[GadgetGuy]

I’m less concerned about the escalating tariff threat and more focused on the recent US tactic of interdiction of drone shipments (and presumably accessories) by the CBP citing Chinese labor violations (Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention) and concerns about Chinese manufactured drone and national security. From what I’ve read, this is having a real impact on drone shipments being received by US buyers and end users. See recent posts on MavicPilots.

Indeed. That is the real problem. If it was tariffs alone, there would be a price and availability, and it would merely be up to the consumer to decide if it was worth the price, rather than having no choice at all, because DJI realized the futility, with all their drone shipments being held at Customs, regardless of price, and now won't even try to sell them in the U.S., because they can't successfully ship them into the U.S..

 

[akdrone]

I’m less concerned about the escalating tariff threat and more focused on the recent US tactic of interdiction of drone shipments (and presumably accessories) by the CBP citing Chinese labor violations (Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention) and concerns about Chinese manufactured drone and national security. From what I’ve read, this is having a real impact on drone shipments being received by US buyers and end users. See recent posts on MavicPilots.

I have heard no confirmation regarding the use of Uyghur Forced Labor and many statement from DJI denying it. DJI has gone to great lengths to dispel any accusations that their drone data is used in any way by the government and it is my understanding that the user can turn off the sharing of said data. No evidence of a national security problem has been demonstrated that I have heard.

Indeed. That is the real problem. If it was tariffs alone, there would be a price and availability, and it would merely be up to the consumer to decide if it was worth the price, rather than having no choice at all, because DJI realized the futility, with all their drone shipments being held at Customs, regardless of price, and now won't even try to sell them in the U.S., because they can't successfully ship them into the U.S..

YEP YEP Two batteries for my Mavic Pro 4 on order from Korea. Have Fed Ex tracking and they are in the states. Ordered June 10, schedule to Arrive June 16 but it's already in Anchorage so it may well come before that. Much faster than I expected. Have two coming...plan to cancel my Adorama order for 4 after I check with DJI to confirm they are legit DJI batteries after I give them the serial number. It's a seller with a good rep who others have bought from so I'm reasonably confident. We'll see. My current 3 batteries are OK thus far but on a long day they won't be sufficient. I am, however, supplanting my Mav4 with my Mav3Pro simply due to an abundance of caution given the current situation so I this time 7 batteries may be an overkill.

 

[Jfvdenning]

Got a link?

The DJI store website.

 

[akdrone]

The DJI store website.

perfect if you're outside the US. if you're in the US it won't even show up

 

[KS-6]

I have heard no confirmation regarding the use of Uyghur Forced Labor and many statement from DJI denying it. DJI has gone to great lengths to dispel any accusations that their drone data is used in any way by the government and it is my understanding that the user can turn off the sharing of said data. No evidence of a national security problem has been demonstrated that I have heard.

YEP YEP Two batteries for my Mavic Pro 4 on order from Korea. Have Fed Ex tracking and they are in the states. Ordered June 10, schedule to Arrive June 16 but it's already in Anchorage so it may well come before that. Much faster than I expected. Have two coming...plan to cancel my Adorama order for 4 after I check with DJI to confirm they are legit DJI batteries after I give them the serial number. It's a seller with a good rep who others have bought from so I'm reasonably confident. We'll see. My current 3 batteries are OK thus far but on a long day they won't be sufficient. I am, however, supplanting my Mav4 with my Mav3Pro simply due to an abundance of caution given the current situation so I this time 7 batteries may be an overkill.

In being skeptical of if I will ever see one from Adorama, I ordered a third battery from the same seller which gives me 6 which is what I have for my Mavic 3 Pro.

I doubt I will ever need more than that since the controller would likely need some juice by 6 flown to no lower than 23%.

 

[GadgetGuy]

In being skeptical of if I will ever see one from Adorama, I ordered a third battery from the same seller which gives me 6 which is what I have for my Mavic 3 Pro.

I doubt I will ever need more than that since the controller would likely need some juice by 6 flown to no lower than 23%.

I picked up a $999 DJI Power 1000 unit at the $417 Amazon Prime sale price that should offer me the same capability off the grid, albeit with a bit more weight and girth than your three extra batteries, beyond the Creator Combo set. LOL!

 

[PINEBARON]

I picked up a $999 DJI Power 1000 unit at the $417 Amazon Prime sale price that should offer me the same capability off the grid, albeit with a bit more weight and girth than your three extra batteries, beyond the Creator Combo set. LOL!

Thats a good price. You must be professional and doing a lot of flying. I have 5 batteries each for my Mavic 4 Pro and the A3S which is beyond anything I'd use in any outing.

 

[GadgetGuy]

Thats a good price. You must be professional and doing a lot of flying. I have 5 batteries each for my Mavic 4 Pro and the A3S which is beyond anything I'd use in any outing.

For roughly the price of 2 more unavailable Mavic 4 Pro batteries, it offers a lot more flexibility, and using the 240W charger and the hub in the CC kit, my existing three Mavic 4 Pro batteries can be recharged on it in only 90 minutes, and a single one in only 51 minutes. After the third battery at 33 minutes each, the first two on the charger are ready for use after 102 minutes, effectively allowing for unlimited flight time with 3 batteries and the Powerbank 1000.

 

[mavic3usa]

For roughly the price of 2 more unavailable Mavic 4 Pro batteries, it offers a lot more flexibility, and using the 240W charger and the hub in the CC kit, my existing three Mavic 4 Pro batteries can be recharged on it in only 90 minutes, and a single one in only 51 minutes. After the third battery at 33 minutes each, the first two on the charger are ready for use after 102 minutes, effectively allowing for unlimited flight time with 3 batteries and the Powerbank 1000.

Agreed, I use the Power 1000 with the specific Mavic 3 charger so recharging is even faster. I wonder if they will create one for the M4P?

 

[GadgetGuy]

Agreed, I use the Power 1000 with the specific Mavic 3 charger so recharging is even faster. I wonder if they will create one for the M4P?

I was wondering the same thing. Most likely, but getting your hands on one in the U.S. will be probably really tricky, once they create it. Has to be easier to get than a battery, though. No special custom's declaration required regarding LiPo's inside!

 

[rgarjr]

Agreed, I use the Power 1000 with the specific Mavic 3 charger so recharging is even faster. I wonder if they will create one for the M4P?

DJI has an SDC cable which plugs into the Mav 4 Pro charging hub instead of the battery itself. Have one coming from Shenzhen, China as they’re not available anywhere here.

 

[mavic3usa]

DJI has an SDC cable which plugs into the Mav 4 Pro charging hub instead of the battery itself. Have one coming from Shenzhen, China as they’re not available anywhere here.

Awesome, I see it. So where does that plug into to recharge, the drone itself or the drone's battery? For the Mavic 3 Pro, as you know, I have a cradle where you insert the stand alone battery.

Edit: ok never mind, I see you said the charging hub. Pretty cool. I have three adapters but you can probably get away with just the one.