Considering Mavic as first "real" drone

15boolah · May 30, 2017

Hello All!
I do apologize if I am posting this in any wrong places or if I missed a preexisting thread.
I am considering buying the Mavic Pro as my first real foray into a consumer grade drone. However, all of this talk about app updates and limitations, not to mention the horror stories of DJI customer service has me kind of worried.
I guess my real question is, if any of you had to do it all over again, would you still go with the Mavic?
Thank you!

Peregrine · May 30, 2017

Hands down, yes!! An amazing piece of tech. As long as DJI don't shackle it too much in the future.

Capra Vecinului · May 30, 2017

Well, I guess this poll says it all. Feel free to check for yourself; I don't think the numbers are faked in any way: Poll: Are you happy with your Mavic?

Michael Ainsworth · May 30, 2017

Yes.
Like any new technology you just have to take extra care and time to learn how to use it correctly.
Really shouldn't just unpack it and throw it in the air.

BluesDragon · May 30, 2017

No ragrets... not even one letter!

15boolah · May 30, 2017

Awesome! Thank you for the replies!
I do apologize about not finding that poll! I am still new to how forums work and their proper etiquette!
Yeah, the more I start to look at reviews and horror stories, the more I start to realize that somebody might've missed a step in setup or just plain threw the booklet away.
Thank you all again! I might've just found a candidate for my first 'big boy' drone!

SteveM · May 30, 2017

15boolah said:
Hello All!
I do apologize if I am posting this in any wrong places or if I missed a preexisting thread.
I am considering buying the Mavic Pro as my first real foray into a consumer grade drone. However, all of this talk about app updates and limitations, not to mention the horror stories of DJI customer service has me kind of worried.
I guess my real question is, if any of you had to do it all over again, would you still go with the Mavic?
Thank you!

Yes indeedy

JohnC · May 30, 2017

Go for it! Most posts on forums tend to be a little negative, it's a place to vent frustration.

I got one of the first Mavics, it performs perfectly never 'flown away' any getting into trouble has been self inflicted. I have never crashed it and its on its original props. Around 50 hours flight time since I got him.

It has always had the most uptodate Firmware, yes there have been some duffers but .700 is fine, don't be afraid of it.

I fly it enthusiastically and have had some close shaves!

The key thing is, make sure you understand it's capabilities and more importantly its and your limitations.

Out of the box, the only thing you need to do is a good compass calibration all the other stuff is largely not necessary read up, fully charge it, start with beginner mode and enjoy it. The manual has a section entitled 'Test Flight' follow it for your first flights and you will have a trouble free start to Mavic flying.

Always check the home point when it takes off and remember that Return to Home is not a save all, it's an assistant. You're the pilot, the buck stops with you if it goes belly up. Yes there can be failures, breakdowns and faults. Like any tech, it can go wrong. Miscalculating the remaining battery and dumping it in a lake is poor airmanship! Understand the weather, particularly wind! It can be your friend flying downwind towards you rather than into wind towards you.

There are so many pilot error losses it really is amazing when you read about them.

Rabid Machina · May 30, 2017

Calibrate IMU as well out of the box.

cdir · May 30, 2017

So good, loving it! No problems in about 25 km of flying.

MacIak · May 30, 2017

Yes, yes ,yes repeat! I even gave it a name.
Only calibrated compass once, first flight. I fly it since mid December, never anything worrying and if it ever happens im sure its my bad.
Just do not rely on DJI cs too much. They are quite crappy because they have to compensate for how good DJI is making drones.

dewster · May 30, 2017

This is a great drone. Portability, intelligent flight features, control and a nice camera.

Right now the craft will only restrict you from flying in No Fly Zones.

The camera will take some setting tweaking to achieve the desired image.

15boolah · May 30, 2017

Thank you all for the replies! I have never seen a community this friendly toward newcomers! I really appreciate it guys! I know that I will have more questions later on after I get my Mavic, but I am not worried at all due to a great forum and community.
Thank you again!
Boolah

hychewright · May 30, 2017

absolutely, the Mavic is the best drone that I ever owned hands down!

15boolah · May 30, 2017

Welp, I thought I had it figured out, it now I have just ran across the issue of finding an authorized dealer... I had preferred to go through amazon since they usually have great policies for defective and/or damaged goods... Is Amazon itself a registered DJI dealer?