Best accessories

[Johndh1501]

ho I’ve just come back to drone photography after a few years with a 2 Pro, which accessories dies Anyone think are essential buys?

cheers

 

[apache21]

ND filters

 

[Drumsagard]

My best buy to date has been a variable ND filter (2 to 5 stops), couldn't do without it now.

 

[boblui]

If you take still photos only, none.

If you are into hyperlapse then you may want to invest in related post processing software like LR Timelapse, After Effects, etc . These are what I am lacking but my use is not heavy enough to justify the spending.

 

[Marty Markoe]

Retractable landing legs.
These are what I have, though there areally others. They give extra clearance for take off and landing.

 

[Johndh1501]

Does anyone use smart controller, is it worth the money?

 

[apache21]

Sure. For me, Smart Controller is a matter of pece of mind. I don't want to be bothered with phone calls or any notifications on my phone when I pilot my drone.

 

[Not A Speck Of Cereal]

• Batteries, lots of batteries. (I currently have 6)
• Extra SD cards (size depends on video / hyperlapse stills-retention, but I carry 2 128GB and some 64GBs)
• Large tablet for std. remote (me: 9") with tablet mount and sunscreen
• Firehouse ARC strobes, leg mounted
• ND filters for video
• Extra props
• Backpack to haul it all (Lowepro BP-250)
• DaVinci Resolve Studio for video
• LRTimelapse for hyperlapse sequences
• Photoshop/Lightroom for photos, burst stacks, AEB stacks, hyperlapse sequences
• Road trips:
  • Portable hard drives to backup SD cards to
  • Portable power station for charging (Goal Zero Yeti 400 with slave 2nd battery)

 

[Kingsley Burton1]

love the ND filters and Smart Controller... and some leg extenders

 

[Drumsagard]

• Batteries, lots of batteries. (I currently have 6)
• Extra SD cards (size depends on video / hyperlapse stills-retention, but I carry 2 128GB and some 64GBs)
• Large tablet for std. remote (me: 9") with tablet mount and sunscreen
• Firehouse ARC strobes, leg mounted
• ND filters for video
• Extra props
• Backpack to haul it all (Lowepro BP-250)
• DaVinci Resolve Studio for video
• LRTimelapse for hyperlapse sequences
• Photoshop/Lightroom for photos, burst stacks, AEB stacks, hyperlapse sequences
• Road trips:
  • Portable hard drives to backup SD cards to
  • Portable power station for charging (Goal Zero Yeti 400 with slave 2nd battery)

That's some list! I'm now looking into getting a smart controller and folding leg extenders.

 

[Volatus Drones]

• A Smart Controller (we have them on back order) DJI Smart Controller
• The GPC case made to carry both the drone and smart controller; DJI MAVIC 2 PRO/ZOOM W/SMART CONTROLLER CASE
• Extra batteries; DJI Mavic 2 Intelligent Flight Battery

 

[Camino Ken]

I am a minimalist so I have extra batteries (a total of 3), a hard case, extra props, and a landing pad (DIY). Oh yea, and the white goggles which are way cool but not for everyone.

 

[Mario McFly]

A Mavic air 2..... ahahah only joking my friend If I was sure that we will not have a Mavic 3 or else out soon i would get the mavic pro in a heart beat. What a beast. And to answer your question, smart controler, extra battery and nd filters.

 

[hiflyer201]

I don't want to be bothered with phone calls or any notifications on my phone when I pilot my drone.

That's a lot of bucks just so you don't have to flick the airplane mode switch. I know I know..it's got a better screen too ...right?

 

[tlap]

I have the smart contoller so I purchased:
Skyreat High-Grade Nylon Braided Shoulder Lanyard Neck Strap with CNC Aluminum Alloy Screw for DJI Smart Controller Accessories
and
Lykus M2 Water Resistant Travel Backpack for DJI Mavic Drones, Smart Controller, Camera, Lenses, Tripod, and Laptop, Perfect Companion for Aerial Photography and Photography

Not a big fan of cases if you thinking of bringing you drone a long on a hike.

 

[Drumsagard]

I have the smart contoller so I purchased:
Skyreat High-Grade Nylon Braided Shoulder Lanyard Neck Strap with CNC Aluminum Alloy Screw for DJI Smart Controller Accessories
and
Lykus M2 Water Resistant Travel Backpack for DJI Mavic Drones, Smart Controller, Camera, Lenses, Tripod, and Laptop, Perfect Companion for Aerial Photography and Photography

Not a big fan of cases if you thinking of bringing you drone a long on a hike.

Thanks for posting the link to the Lykus backpack, this is just what I need.

 

[Kb8mcz]

Retractable landing legs.
These are what I have, though there areally others. They give extra clearance for take off and landing.

I have the filters and landing legs, like both of them.

 

[LakeErieFlier]

Any consensus on favorite ND filters?

 

[Drumsagard]

Any consensus on favorite ND filters?

PolarPro for me, variable ND2-5 stops.

 

[LakeErieFlier]

PolarPro for me, variable ND2-5 stops.

Thank you. So this one?

PolarPro Variable ND4-ND32 Filter for Mavic 2 Pro (2-5 Stops)

Buy PolarPro Variable ND4-ND32 Filter for Mavic 2 Pro (2-5 Stops) featuring For DJI Mavic 2 Pro, Reduces Light 2-5 Stops, Laser-Etched Stop Indicators, 16 Layers of Coating, Optical ND Coatings, Oil/Water-Resistant Hydrophobic Coating, Scratch-Resistant Coating, Hard Case Included. Review...

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I haven't run into the need for an ND filter yet as I generally fly/shoot at sunset/dusk/etc, hence my moving from an Air to the M2P. But I know once I have the M2P, I'm going to want to use it more and more and want to be ready.