Damaged Mini2 DJI repair cost outrageous

[kantonburg]

I had a friend help me through this process and got the quote today. $300.11

My son crashed it and it broke the arm and gimble. So the two options are pay for the repair and keep SDK or get the Mini 4k (not Mini 4 pro) and lose SDK. I have Litichi, but he has an iPhone so it doesn't matter anyway.

It looks like the only difference is the 4k upgrade. I know the Mini 4k is basically a Mini 2 SE.

I don't want to move up a series since we already have batteries and accessories for his Mini 2 that would work for the Mini 4k.

Thanks everyone

 

[Cafguy]

Don't pay that!! Those gimbals are 75 bucks the arms around 25. and correct me if I am wrong but dont the mini 2 arms have snap ons instead of soldering? buy the parts and replace the damaged ones. Or just buy a new Mini 2 for around 250.

 

[GadgetGuy]

Is that legitimate repair quote from DJI?
Care to show us the quote break down?

Ask a supervisor to review the quote, as it seems way too high.
Be aware that DJI will not actually repair the drone.
They will just send you a brand new one, after paying the agreed upon repair cost.
DJI lists repair costs of various component replacements on their website.
Given the low cost of the entire drone, that quote seems ridiculous, unless it is an independent repair facility that actually does repairs, which you do not want.
Ask for a break on the cost of a refurbished replacement instead.