DJI Mavic Pro Repair

[DroneBuddy]

I have a DJI Mavic Pro that crashed either on a 3 story building rooftop or the heavy trees surrounding the roof a year ago. While the battery was found on the ground a few weeks later, the drone itself was just found a few days ago inside a bushy evergreen tree--a year later (Chicago, IL weather). While it does have some minor external bruises, the body is in good shape. The memory card still had video and pics available but when putting a charged battery into the drone it will not turn on and is dead (maybe winter snow and rain not so good ).

While I got this drone new 3 or 4 years ago, I doubt it has even 20 hours of flight time. My question is, is it even worth trying to get this repaired or is the likely repair costs exceed the value of this drone since it is used and an older model? [If anybody fixes this kind of repair]. I never had any kind of DJI Repair plan.

 

[Cafguy]

They can be had for 250-300 dollars. I would just replace the Drone, not really worth all the fixing. unless you just wanna learn to fix it (That will run you about the same).

 

[DaveH70]

They can be had for 250-300 dollars. I would just replace the Drone, not really worth all the fixing. unless you just wanna learn to fix it (That will run you about the same).

Honestly, you will be lucky to find a Mavic Pro for that price. Look on Facebook or ebay and you find they range $400-800. I check Facebook daily and only once have i found just the drone for sale. Just my 2 cents worth.

 

[PHZ]

You may call a DJI repair center and see if they will take a look at it. They will replace it if they are still available. When they replaced mine about three years ago it was around $300. Then you will have to register it with the FAA (new serial number).

 

[Cafguy]

Look on Facebook or ebay and you find they range $400-800.

If you pay that you are crazy! looking right now on Ebay. I count over a dozen for 300 or less, one is still in the box! The DJI superstore sells them BRAND NEW REFURB for 500.

 

[DroneBuddy]

Thanks all for the responses and good advice. I definitely do not want to even try and do the repairs myself. I will just go ahead and buy a used one.