DJI evolve with us 28th march

daisy-girl · Mar 28, 2018

msinger said:
Here's the new product release:

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I'm very surprised that DJI chose to pose this extraordinary device in dirt. I will never land my MP anywhere but on a clean Helipad with landing gear in place.

daisy-girl · Mar 28, 2018

Howdeedoodee said:
everyone was saying mavic 2, phantom 5 Etc.

Not Rick of Drone Valley.

Mr. Salty · Mar 29, 2018

Howdeedoodee said:
I am! i own a mavic and P4 pro, I've been to Yuneec UK for a test fly at their outdoor site and its a P4 beater for sure.

According to Yuneec’s website it has a radio range of “up to” 1 mile under “ideal” conditions. That’s way too limited for me.

Afremont · Mar 29, 2018

Mr. Salty said:
According to Yuneec’s website it has a radio range of “up to” 1 mile under “ideal” conditions. That’s way too limited for me.

Wouldn't that likely be for a European (CE) version? Correct me if I'm wrong, but I believe that the non FCC versions of the Mavic have a similar range limit.

Mr. Salty · Mar 29, 2018

According to Yuneec’s website it’s both:

“FCC Compliance: Up to 1.6km/1 mile CE Compliance: Up to 1.6km/1 mile”

Afremont · Mar 29, 2018

Mr. Salty said:
The website said that was the range for both CE and FCC.

Hopefully, they will increase the power levels for the FCC version. Looking at yuneec, it looks like they really are capable of some serious competition for DJI, especially if their customet service is like people rave about. Their $3800 hexacopter with the flir camera is a nice setup. The software looks to be a little easier to use too. Don't get me wrong, I love my Mavic Pro, but I do worry when I fly it because of some random disconnect problems I have encountered. That said, I don't like that they are using Android on the inside. For the money, I think they should be using Nvidia Jetson "brains" in them. I think that puts them a little behind the curve.

Mike_in_Letcombe · Mar 31, 2018

Howdeedoodee said:
OH OK! was that it....all the hype everywhere and its just a upgrade to a thermal camera....everyone was saying mavic 2, phantom 5 Etc.

Not a chance before June - and my money is on September.

Static8 · Mar 31, 2018

Afremont said:
Hopefully, they will increase the power levels for the FCC version. Looking at yuneec, it looks like they really are capable of some serious competition for DJI, especially if their customet service is like people rave about. Their $3800 hexacopter with the flir camera is a nice setup. The software looks to be a little easier to use too. Don't get me wrong, I love my Mavic Pro, but I do worry when I fly it because of some random disconnect problems I have encountered. That said, I don't like that they are using Android on the inside. For the money, I think they should be using Nvidia Jetson "brains" in them. I think that puts them a little behind the curve.

FYI, their camera Thermal set up is not nearly as nice and effective as DJI’s new dual system. I know I’ve been researching thermal cameras for some time for my Mavic and already own a thermal camera , stand alone not for drones..so it should be noted...DJI still has the best of everything quality wise

Madrid · Mar 31, 2018

Static8 said:
FYI, their camera Thermal set up is not nearly as nice and effective as DJI’s new dual system. I know I’ve been researching thermal cameras for some time for my Mavic and already own a thermal camera , stand alone not for drones..so it should be noted...DJI still has the best of everything quality wise

Did you find any good thermal cameras for mavic pro?

Static8 · Mar 31, 2018

Madrid said:
Did you find any good thermal cameras for mavic pro?

Yes the FLIR Vue, Flir Boson, they are all great thermals and companies have all in one systems for the Mavic Pro and Air but they are expensive , about 5K US includes the Flir camera and mount with 5.8ghz TX..the Thermal device themselves are about 2 to 3.5K each but they are really good 30FPS and great detail..Just Google thermal for Mavic Pro and you will see what I mean...I ‘m saving up..just so you know there are no gimbals, simply mounts but that’s fine.

Static8 · Mar 31, 2018

Afremont said:
Hopefully, they will increase the power levels for the FCC version. Looking at yuneec, it looks like they really are capable of some serious competition for DJI, especially if their customet service is like people rave about. Their $3800 hexacopter with the flir camera is a nice setup. The software looks to be a little easier to use too. Don't get me wrong, I love my Mavic Pro, but I do worry when I fly it because of some random disconnect problems I have encountered. That said, I don't like that they are using Android on the inside. For the money, I think they should be using Nvidia Jetson "brains" in them. I think that puts them a little behind the curve.

Their Flir camera sucks, reason for the low price for Hex and camera system...ITs OK for the daytime because it uses HD camera with thermal to get details, but in low light , its sucks when HD camera can not get details..I wouldnt use their system for flying at night...DJI you can easily fly at night much better thermal

Afremont · Mar 31, 2018

Static8 said:
Their Flir camera sucks, reason for the low price for Hex and camera system...ITs OK for the daytime because it uses HD camera with thermal to get details, but in low light , its sucks when HD camera can not get details..I wouldnt use their system for flying at night...DJI you can easily fly at night much better thermal

Can you post a link to some example videos of DJI's newest thermal camera setup. I've saw an aftermarket setup that mounts in the phantom landing gear that looks pretty good.

Static8 · Mar 31, 2018

Afremont said:
Can you post a link to some example videos of DJI's newest thermal camera setup. I've saw an aftermarket setup that mounts in the phantom landing gear that looks pretty good.

XT2 is posted at the beginning of this thread...I don’t know if they have system for the Phantom but Flir Vue and Boson can be mounted to Phantoms just like the Mavic Pro , some have gimbles...just Google Flir Vue for Phantom 4 pro and you will see the offerings..

ThorDar · Mar 31, 2018

Before you decide whether to jump to Yuneec, you may want to be aware that they are having financial trouble. They laid off 50% of their employees last year and several of their suppliers cut them off and were demanding full payment. Whether any of this was resolved, I wasn't able to find out but if that didn't do it, they very well may not be around in a year.

Dji is so dominant they are destroying any competition in the consumer market.

Static8 · Mar 31, 2018

ThorDar said:
Before you decide whether to jump to Yuneec, you may want to be aware that they are having financial trouble. They laid off 50% of their employees last year and several of their suppliers cut them off and were demanding full payment. Whether any of this was resolved, I wasn't able to find out but if that didn't do it, they very well may not be around in a year.

Dji is so dominant they are destroying any competition in the consumer market.

THere won’t be room for any more consumer drone companies since laws around the world are getting more and more strict. I don’t doubt for a second, DJI has seen a major hit , let alone the smaller companies trying to compete in the marketplace with DJI...so yes I agree, Yuneec will unlikely recover unless they diversify into more industrial applications

AK Vet · Apr 1, 2018

I own both DJI and Yuneec aircraft. I want both companies to continue growing, as well as others. Competition is good for the market. I know that the respective fanboys want DJI or Yuneec to dominate and crush the competition, but if that happens and DJI is the only manufacturer on the block, then "supply and demand" will take over and prices will sky rocket.

Static8 · Apr 1, 2018

AK Vet said:
I own both DJI and Yuneec aircraft. I want both companies to continue growing, as well as others. Competition is good for the market. I know that the respective fanboys want DJI or Yuneec to dominate and crush the competition, but if that happens and DJI is the only manufacturer on the block, then "supply and demand" will take over and prices will sky rocket.

Unfortunately this something we can’t control...competition is exactly what we want but I foresee a major cut in prices even though DJI ends up with over 75% market share because of all the strict laws for flying, no drone flyzones being posted everywhere ,a new one almost daily....I think we will se the cut in prices after the release of the MAVIC pro 2, Phantom 5 etc

Kilrah · Apr 1, 2018

Howdeedoodee said:
Drones : Typhoon H Pro CGO-ET

The thermal cam there is at best a toy in comparison to the XT2. Looks like they're using a Lepton 3, so that wouldn't even measure actual temperature. Gives you a pretty picture, but with no numbers to put on.

Static8 · Apr 1, 2018

Kilrah said:
The thermal cam there is at best a toy in comparison to the XT2. Looks like they're using a Lepton 3, so that wouldn't even measure actual temperature. Gives you a pretty picture, but with no numbers to put on.

Yeah, I said that earlier in the thread. The thermal portion is really low quality

Aerial West · Apr 1, 2018

msinger said:
The next Mavic and Phantom events will be large events. DJI will no doubt announce the live event location/time in advance and the usual suspects that always attend those events will be talking about attending them in advance.

I am usually invited to all of the DJI launch events, and I'll report back when I get my invite.