Is a DJI Mavic 2 Pro a dodo

[GadgetGuy]

The M2 has entered End of Support, so it is technically obsolete. No longer receiving No-Fly-Zone updates could be construed as an unsafe aircraft. Currently, we are recycling out about 6 drones and 40 batteries.

The only No-Fly-Zone update for any DJI aircraft now is the FlySafe database update to permanently remove GEO. QED.

 

[Dmcvey]

I have had several inquiries about purchasing batteries and drones. We have deprecated them as a Capital Expense over 5 years, and they now have no economic value. IRS would not allow the sale. All our drones have a 5-year lifespan and are then replaced. We drill out the HD, and a vendor signs off on the destruction.

 

[GadgetGuy]

I have had several inquiries about purchasing batteries and drones. We have deprecated them as a Capital Expense over 5 years, and they now have no economic value. IRS would not allow the sale. All our drones have a 5-year lifespan and are then replaced. We drill out the HD, and a vendor signs off on the destruction.

I assume you mean depreciated, rather than deprecated. LOL!
I rather liked my Mavic 2 Pros, and would never speak ill of them.

 

[Dmcvey]

I assume you mean depreciated, rather than deprecated. LOL!
I rather liked my Mavic 2 Pros, and would never speak ill of them.

Thanks....need more coffee

 

[jwilson]

Hi Guys,

I am new to this forum so be nice if I miss anything.

Anyways, I have had a DJI Mavic Air 2S for a while now and want to venture into professional drone photography as this seems to be the most lucrative, at least where I live.

My funds are extremely low and I can afford a DJI Mini 4 Pro but I have been looking at the DJI Mavic 2 Pro and although it is much older, and has more restrictions in-place, it seems to be a better drone for photography and I can get it for much less, used than than a Mini 4 Pro.

Is a DJI Mavic 2 Pro a dodo? or is it worth buying it as it has a better lense, variable aperture and much stronger in winds?

Ignoring the restrictions and age. What do you think?

Any opinions would be helpful

I wouldn't buy such an old drone.

 

[GadgetGuy]

I wouldn't buy such an old drone.

Why not? The Mavic 2 Pro is tried and true. The only real limitation of the Mavic 2 Pro over newer drones is the limited light time. Its 20MP camera and 1” sensor are otherwise certainly on a parity with all newer drones except the Mavic 3 series with the larger MFT sensor. It creates stunning 360° spherical panoramas.

 

[JoeShmoe]

The only real limitation of the Mavic 2 Pro over newer drones is the limited light time.

1) Mavic 3 radio system has better range, and is less susceptable to interference
2) M3 is quieter
3) M3 has zoom
4) Better aerodynamics of M3
5) M3 gains GPS lock faster than M2.

(P.S. this is from personal experience flying both M2's and M3's , separately and in formations)

 

[Drbobk]

I have had several inquiries about purchasing batteries and drones. We have deprecated them as a Capital Expense over 5 years, and they now have no economic value. IRS would not allow the sale. All our drones have a 5-year lifespan and are then replaced. We drill out the HD, and a vendor signs off on the destruction.

What you MEAN to say is that they have a “book value” of zero, having been totally depreciated. They can (and obviously do) have economic value if someone is willing to pay you for them. Your sale of zero book value assets will generate taxable income. There is no IRS prohibition against a sale of these assets. DJI might prefer that you destroy them, but the IRS has no reason to stop you. There will be tax revenue associated with it.

 

[GadgetGuy]

1) Mavic 3 radio system has better range, and is less susceptable to interference
2) M3 is quieter
3) M3 has zoom
4) Better aerodynamics of M3
5) M3 gains GPS lock faster than M2.

(P.S. this is from personal experience flying both M2's and M3's , separately and in formations)

No disagreement, although the only zoom on the Mavic 3 is digital which can be done just as easily in post.

For a still photographer, the camera and the flight time are most relevant. The 20MP stills are the same size as those on the Mavic 3 so the 50% increase in flight time is the only material benefit, unless flying close by, in which case swapping batteries is no significant detriment and the Mavic 2 Pro will keep up!