How to buy a used Mavic Pro

[conchman]

Any tips? Can you check flight logs that show errors or crashes or problems? A friend of mine is buying on Craigslist, probably wont have much time. Thanks!

 

[Bob in Savannah]

Great question. I DO know that the serial number will have an "R" behind the number to designate a refurb... I know that much.

 

[simbaboy]

I would have the Seller fly it using each battery that is included in the sell.
Each battery should give at least 20 min of flight time.
If the Seller says he did not get a chance to fully charge the batteries, beware as that is a red flag.
Simba

 

[Bigbird48]

have him send a copy of his last week of flight logs

 

[AMann]

^^*what simbaboy said^^^

Does it even have a serial number?
One thing for sure, see it and test it in person, and also put each battery on a charger too.

 

[phil54]

Serial number is in the battery compartment.

 

[conchman]

have him send a copy of his last week of flight logs

Can you fly the MP without logging in? I would assume so especially if no data available. Are flight logs stored on the bird or just online?

 

[Kilrah]

I would have the Seller fly it using each battery that is included in the sell.
Each battery should give at least 20 min of flight time.
If the Seller says he did not get a chance to fully charge the batteries, beware as that is a red flag.

Uh no, nobody in their right mind will do that for you. The red flag would rather be if they do since you would know they likely faked it becasue it's unreasonable...

 

[Drone on]

You can also check the number of times the batteries have been charged. I bought two MPs, and each had only 2 battery charges. If you have the S/N, you can check with DJI as to whether or not they have worked on it, or possibly if they had inspected it for possible repair.

 

[AMann]

You can also check the number of times the batteries have been charged. I bought two MPs, and each had only 2 battery charges. If you have the S/N, you can check with DJI as to whether or not they have worked on it, or possibly if they had inspected it for possible repair.

How do you check charge number, good info!

 

[awood35]

In the App > 'three little dots' > Battery > Advanced Info
This will list the:
Charge Cycles
Serial Number

 

[AMann]

In the App > 'three little dots' > Battery > Advanced Info
This will list the:
Charge Cycles
Serial Number

Still figuring it out- 3-weeks new. Thank you!

 

[conchman]

You can also check the number of times the batteries have been charged. I bought two MPs, and each had only 2 battery charges. If you have the S/N, you can check with DJI as to whether or not they have worked on it, or possibly if they had inspected it for possible repair.

Good advice!

 

[Big Dazz]

i bought a Mavic Pro from a older guy who never had time to fly it and only went through process of charging the batteries. everything appears to state his claim, stickers on the drone, everything wrapped up in the box and when I checked the serial number there’s no r at the end so I’m certain I have a new drone... My question is if something was to go wrong (praying it never happens) how do I get it serviced because DJI ask for a receipt/proof of purchase which I don’t have.

 

[Canuk]

Use a good repair shop not DJI

 

[charliesRig]

My Mavic pro just went through serious repair
(Broken compass replace ribbon cable and gimble mount) all in with shipping $160
from "Thindrdrone"
12 day turnaround from Seattle to Atlanta
.
....cR
.
.

 

[Canuk]

Hhmmm would that place be competition to our own thunderdrone repair genius

 

[j.coffield]

Ask to see the device he uses to fly it. Either a cell phone or tablet. Open the app and click the 3 dots on the home screen , you should be able to see the total hours on the bird. If the hours are super high you may want to pass.

 

[Air_Gunner]

What's he asking for the it? I see prices all over the place.