The DJI Geo Zone restrictions are certainly annoying, but I haven't found them to be particularly onerous.
DH?
LoudThunder
Part 107 Licensed
Just a point, anything less than 1.03.0000, does not update the battery firmware to correct the "auto-discharge" issue.
My next drone will be an Autel. I'm sick of the flight nanny of the dji.
Happy owner of the Dji Mini 2 combo and I honestly don't feel the need to switch to the Mini 3 pro.
Because of thestrickt laws here in Germany it is almost impossible to find an interesting location to fly and film something.. therefore not being able to fly much i will stick with the powerful Mini 2. An upgrade to Mini 3 is just a waste of money in my case… and drones over 249 g are of more limited use
Kilrah
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The Mini 2 was my first drone....wanted to get into the hobby without too much expense, this drone fit the bill. Once I realized how much I loved piloting drones, I eventually also got the Mavic Air 2S. I fly the Mini 2 much more often than the Air 2S, as being of smaller size, it is easier to carry along, and I usually walk in to where I fly, as opposed to setting up near my car. However, when I do get the chance to fly the Air 2S, I prefer it over the Mini 2 as it seems to be more resistant to winds, and also, because it's larger, it's easier to see, meaning I can fly slightly further and stay in VLOS.
Just this week I also got the Mini 3 Pro. I was attracted by the reputed quieter flight and the smart controller. It seemed to me from what I'd read on this forum, that one could not buy smart controllers separately. I did my first Mini 3 test flight yesterday and all went well. I do have a question about getting files off of the smart controller and onto my PC --- how is that done? Also....is the smart controller that comes with Mini 3 Pro usable for other DJI drones like the Mini 2 and Air 2S? The salesman seemed to think so...I haven't tried it out....
I do have one complaint about the Mini 3 based on my first day's experience. The mini SD card apparently can't be inserted and locked in (or removed) without some type of tool. I searched online for how to do this and someone on YouTube had a card insertion tool that I don't know where they got it...I macgyvered it and realized a medium sized flat screwdriver tip (as on this Leatherman tool) would probably work, and it did. I think that if DJI is going to make it impossible to insert or remove an SD card without a tool, they ought to provide that tool with the drone, that only makes sense. Any others notice this problem?
I have a friend who's quite interested in possibly getting a drone, but he's a bit of a luddite and has no smart phone. I realized that for people like him, a drone that comes with a smart controller is just the ticket.
I like what others are saying about the Autel Evo and so....maybe later.....
Just this week I also got the Mini 3 Pro. I was attracted by the reputed quieter flight and the smart controller. It seemed to me from what I'd read on this forum, that one could not buy smart controllers separately. I did my first Mini 3 test flight yesterday and all went well. I do have a question about getting files off of the smart controller and onto my PC --- how is that done? Also....is the smart controller that comes with Mini 3 Pro usable for other DJI drones like the Mini 2 and Air 2S? The salesman seemed to think so...I haven't tried it out....
I do have one complaint about the Mini 3 based on my first day's experience. The mini SD card apparently can't be inserted and locked in (or removed) without some type of tool. I searched online for how to do this and someone on YouTube had a card insertion tool that I don't know where they got it...I macgyvered it and realized a medium sized flat screwdriver tip (as on this Leatherman tool) would probably work, and it did. I think that if DJI is going to make it impossible to insert or remove an SD card without a tool, they ought to provide that tool with the drone, that only makes sense. Any others notice this problem?
I have a friend who's quite interested in possibly getting a drone, but he's a bit of a luddite and has no smart phone. I realized that for people like him, a drone that comes with a smart controller is just the ticket.
I like what others are saying about the Autel Evo and so....maybe later.....
mattcaz
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The Mini 3 Pro is nice, but I'll stick with the Mini 2 that's paid for.. and sits next to my Air 2 and Air 2s.
WackeDad
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I was fascinated with the idea of flying a drone before and after retirement. My kids gave me a Mini 2 upon my retirement. I was thrilled. Loved the technology, flight capability, portability, excellent photographic output, but the reality struck early on. Where to fly the little bird.
To this end, I’m in the category that this will be my last drone. While DJI has been very responsive to my requests for flight waivers in areas which have irrational restrictions, I basically can’t fly it in my own city.
But most troubling for me is it is manufactured and controlled by a country that quite frankly scares the <fill in your favorite word for potty> out of me. Therefore, should I ever think of a replacement, I think I would lean toward Autel…made in America…albeit spendy.
To this end, I’m in the category that this will be my last drone. While DJI has been very responsive to my requests for flight waivers in areas which have irrational restrictions, I basically can’t fly it in my own city.
But most troubling for me is it is manufactured and controlled by a country that quite frankly scares the <fill in your favorite word for potty> out of me. Therefore, should I ever think of a replacement, I think I would lean toward Autel…made in America…albeit spendy.
360 Guy
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funflyer
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