Extremely experienced pilot, lost my Mavic

[MiniPalourde]

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[wytnyt]

sorry you lost your bird but with experience comes wisdom and with that 2 things are learned,no knockoff props or batterys

 

[Nosebump]

Now's the time, with the Mavic 2 announcement on the horizon. Wal-Mart online is selling a whole MP package for $739. Find out who their dealer is and contact direct, or tell DJI what you did and find out their price.

-Then let us know!

BTW, Sadly, I've heard your story before from others.

 

[Lake_Flyer]

To all less experienced drone pilots I would say: one shouldn't create risks but instead do everything possible to avoid them.
Taking it out 4Km is creating a risk, even with a DJI battery. Doing that with a non DJI battery is well, extremely risky. It's your call.

 

[TrayBoz]

Sorry you lost your mavic - that sucks.
The worst thing about that story is that you said the "cheap" Chinese Battery was $89. This is the same price as a new DJI Mavic Battery.

 

[FlyGuy8675309]

Never buy non-OEM batteries or props.

 

[MiniPalourde]

Never buy non-OEM batteries or props.

Didn't buy the battery, received it as a gift. And I don't need flying tips, I've been flying long enough to take my own decisions.

 

[MiniPalourde]

Bump. Anybody can answer my question? I need to find a cheap standalone mavic aircraft asap.

I have 2 choices right now:

-Newegg refurbished Mavic for 639$, with remote and charger (both of which I already have)

-Preowned standalone Mavic for 545$ on amazon

 

[Mossiback]

...You guys know a place that sells Mavic aircrafts without remote or charger?

Advexure has them for $759. Includes battery and props. DJI Mavic Pro Aircraft Only (Excludes RC and Charger)

 

[MiniPalourde]

To all less experienced drone pilots I would say: one shouldn't create risks but instead do everything possible to avoid them.
Taking it out 4Km is creating a risk, even with a DJI battery. Doing that with a non DJI battery is well, extremely risky. It's your call.

Going out 4km isn't risky. I frequently do it and always have around 35-50% when I come back to the home point.

I was unlucky and got a faulty battery. The sudden drain could have happened at 1km distance, and I would have lost the Mavic whatsoever.

 

[MiniPalourde]

Advexure has them for $759. Includes battery and props. DJI Mavic Pro Aircraft Only (Excludes RC and Charger)

Thanks for the reply, but you missed my answer by a couple seconds. Newegg sells the full kit for 639$ so I'm looking for something cheaper than that.

 

[ac0j]

Didn't buy the battery, received it as a gift. And I don't need flying tips, I've been flying long enough to take my own decisions.

Bump. Anybody can answer my question? I need to find a cheap standalone mavic aircraft asap.

I have 2 choices right now:

-Newegg refurbished Mavic for 639$, with remote and charger (both of which I already have)

-Preowned standalone Mavic for 545$ on amazon

Asked and answered, plus you yourself posted two cheap options, so it has been answered 4 times.
Are you wanting us to make THIS decision for you? or are you just looking for one a dollar cheaper?
I would go to DJI or Best Buy and get a brand new one. the piece of mind and warranty alone are worth the extra few dollars.

EDIT to add: while typing this you posted you wanted cheap! Good luck!

 

[Mossiback]

...Newegg sells the full kit for 639$ so I'm looking for something cheaper than that

You also mentioned it was refurbished. There is nothing wrong with buying refurbished as long as there is a good return policy. The Newegg/DJI return policy is pretty restrictive; if defective, it will only give a refund within 7 days of purchase and a replacement within 15 days of purchase. Considering that some of those days are in shipping you would be advised to thoroughly test it out as soon as you receive it.

 

[BikerGeek]

Didn't buy the battery, received it as a gift. And I don't need flying tips, I've been flying long enough to take my own decisions.

What brand of battery was it? Do you know?

 

[ac0j]

From another thread...
DJI Mavic Pro 4K Video Quadcopter Drone With Dji Mavic Case And Controller Guard 761449729708 | eBay

 

[wytnyt]

Didn't buy the battery, received it as a gift. And I don't need flying tips, I've been flying long enough to take my own decisions.

no offense but if you're as experienced as you claim you would have known not to use a knockoff battery regardless on how it was acquired.
glad you got your bird back,luck was on your side.

 

[FlyGuy8675309]

Didn't buy the battery, received it as a gift. And I don't need flying tips, I've been flying long enough to take my own decisions.

>Makes own decisions
>Loses Mavic

LOL. Well, good luck, Top Gun!

 

[MiniPalourde]

no offense but if you're as experienced as you claim you would have known not to use a knockoff battery regardless on how it was acquired.
glad you got your bird back,luck was on your side.

I didn't get the bird back.

And you're absolutely right, I have 30 years of experience in model airplanes and 6 years in quadcopters but that's not experience, right?

Go complain about the Mavic. That's what you do the best.

 

[MiniPalourde]

>Makes own decisions
>Loses Mavic

LOL. Well, good luck, Top Gun!

...due to a mechanical failure. Now, I won't argue with you, you're too much of an expert for me. You didn't crash your self-flown robot!

 

[MiniPalourde]

What brand of battery was it? Do you know?

It's the battery with the fake button. I don't know the exact name atm, but I'll find out later when I have access to a better internet.