Hi all - just wanted to share my experience and say that if you ever lose a drone on a cliff/rock - DON'T try to fetch it yourself!
Was flying my brand new Mavic Air 2 in Badlands National Park when it hit a rock (was performing a Circle flight WITH obstacles avoidance ON!). I saw where it landed and tried to climb up the cliff to fetch it but the formation of those rocks turned out to be softer than I thought, and so i fell half way and got dragged along the cliff for 15 feet or so.. needless to say, i scratched myself pretty badly but thankfully didn't break anything and, most importantly, stayed alive.. I also lost the keys from my rental car on the way which took me another 6 hours to wait for a towing truck not to mention the fees but that's another story
Funnily enough, I did have a DJI Care insurance but they told me on the phone that I need to HAVE the drone for them to be able to replace it.. are they wrong or it really works that way?
Anyways - I got myself another Mavic Air 2 Fly More Combo (they didn't have the basic version) the next day and am now selling the remote control, 2 batteries (in original packaging), set of filters (also never used), a charger, charging hub, an original shoulder bag and those little parts (gimbal protector, extra propellers, all cables, extra control sticks etc) - ALL BRAND NEW in an original box - except for a RC which I used for 3 days.
So in case you found a drone and CAN'T locate an owner (but tried cause you're a nice person) OR for some reason want to go and grab mine (which I strongly discourage you from doing since the ranger said I was lucky to be alive), I'm selling ALL this remaining stuff:
1) in bundle for $479 ($700 value if bought separately on amazon/from dji) and you will to have yourself a little brand new Mavic Air 2 Fly More Combo for less than 50% of the retail value
2) or separately if you only need a few parts.
If you buy the whole lot though, I'll also send you a bottle of wine for supporting me in my grief
P.S. Approximate location of the drone is here
Thanks - and stay safe people!
Katia
Was flying my brand new Mavic Air 2 in Badlands National Park when it hit a rock (was performing a Circle flight WITH obstacles avoidance ON!). I saw where it landed and tried to climb up the cliff to fetch it but the formation of those rocks turned out to be softer than I thought, and so i fell half way and got dragged along the cliff for 15 feet or so.. needless to say, i scratched myself pretty badly but thankfully didn't break anything and, most importantly, stayed alive.. I also lost the keys from my rental car on the way which took me another 6 hours to wait for a towing truck not to mention the fees but that's another story
Funnily enough, I did have a DJI Care insurance but they told me on the phone that I need to HAVE the drone for them to be able to replace it.. are they wrong or it really works that way?
Anyways - I got myself another Mavic Air 2 Fly More Combo (they didn't have the basic version) the next day and am now selling the remote control, 2 batteries (in original packaging), set of filters (also never used), a charger, charging hub, an original shoulder bag and those little parts (gimbal protector, extra propellers, all cables, extra control sticks etc) - ALL BRAND NEW in an original box - except for a RC which I used for 3 days.
So in case you found a drone and CAN'T locate an owner (but tried cause you're a nice person) OR for some reason want to go and grab mine (which I strongly discourage you from doing since the ranger said I was lucky to be alive), I'm selling ALL this remaining stuff:
1) in bundle for $479 ($700 value if bought separately on amazon/from dji) and you will to have yourself a little brand new Mavic Air 2 Fly More Combo for less than 50% of the retail value
2) or separately if you only need a few parts.
If you buy the whole lot though, I'll also send you a bottle of wine for supporting me in my grief
P.S. Approximate location of the drone is here
Thanks - and stay safe people!
Katia
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