Finally pulled the trigger... upgrading to the M3Pro

New England Droning · Apr 28, 2023

Well, I've been flying the mini2 for 2+ years and it's time for me to move up to a much better drone. (I'll add that this upgrade is the Mavic 3 Pro) I sat on the page ready to check out for a week... I got the basic package, refresh, and one extra battery... This will hopefully hold me till I make more art sales to fund this endeavor...

What do you think I should get next, the ND filters?

SmilingOgre · Apr 28, 2023

I would. I use nd filters a lot. This new bird is driving me nuts. I am now seriously thinking about grabbing one when they are available. The more I research the more I like the idea of 3 and 7 times tele's. I probably just need my head examined.

SkywalkerFeng · Apr 28, 2023

Welcome to the dark side.

CadrePilot · Apr 28, 2023

I've been ignoring information on the new models, as I don't need a new drone. ;-)

However, I made the mistake of reading an email from DJI just this morning highlighting the 3 series and their differences. Oh oh.

New England Droning · Apr 28, 2023

SmilingOgre said:
I would. I use nd filters a lot. This new bird is driving me nuts. I am now seriously thinking about grabbing one when they are available. The more I research the more I like the idea of 3 and 7 times tele's. I probably just need my head examined.

Head examined and found empty.... along with my checking account...

New England Droning · Apr 28, 2023

CadrePilot said:
I've been ignoring information on the new models, as I don't need a new drone. ;-)

However, I made the mistake of reading an email from DJI just this morning highlighting the 3 series and their differences. Oh oh.

I know, once I looked at the write ups, I was hooked... now for the patience to wait for it to get here..

Anthony Ivory · Apr 28, 2023

JOIN the line

New England Droning · Apr 28, 2023

Anthony Ivory said:
JOIN the line

Let the waiting begin...

Anthony Ivory · Apr 28, 2023

Salem-Drone said:
Let the waiting begin...

I ordered mine thru AMAZON because they give me 5% back vs DJI 1%.

Skyscope · Apr 29, 2023

SkywalkerFeng said:
Welcome to the dark side.

I second that:
Made this two weeks ago.

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I ordered too, 10 minutes after launch. The 70mm lens/sensor combo with 10 Bit DLog-M (at least) is simply a massive extension of the imaging possibilities that cannot be ignored when using Mavic 3 professionally for filmmaking.

It will be a challenge though to deal with DLog on the main camera and DLog-M with the 70mm camera and match them in post, if you want to get the most dynamic range out of the 4/3" Sensor, but that's a tradeoff I am willing to take.

But I don't think I would have upgraded from the Mavic 3 Classic directly if I were a recreational user or with the focus on taking photos. Maybe someday, but not right away.

GadgetGuy · Apr 29, 2023

Anthony Ivory said:
I ordered mine thru AMAZON because they give me 5% back vs DJI 1%.

If using CC rebates, the PayBoo CC at B&H gets you 8.75% back in CA! Both Amazon and DJI and B&H now charge CA sales tax, which exceeds any rebates. However, only B&H rebates back the sales tax, through the PayBoo CC.