Mavic Air or wait for Mavic Pro 2....

mascot · Jan 30, 2018

DJI DelBoy said:
I don't believe the MP2 will ship without rear sensors. That's sort of becoming the standard now. Makes that source less credible.

Agree. The autel evo has rear sensors so I don’t see why dji wouldn’t keep up with its competition

scott rand · Jan 30, 2018

DJI DelBoy said:
I don't believe the MP2 will ship without rear sensors. That's sort of becoming the standard now. Makes that source less credible.

That source has been right on the money about his info on the Mavic Air, and the Spark, and I believe several other DJI drones. Probably the best source out there. I assume he works for DJI or has a close source within DJI.

earlyretirement · Jan 30, 2018

scott rand said:
That source has been right on the money about his info on the Mavic Air, and the Spark, and I believe several other DJI drones. Probably the best source out there. I assume he works for DJI or has a close source within DJI.

Yep. He has been right on the money. I seriously doubt he works there but probably has a close friend there.

R1Mavic · Jan 30, 2018

MP2 is going to be $1099 and $1299 FMP.

Bets?

Huki · Jan 30, 2018

1299$ drone only
FMC 1499$

R1Mavic · Jan 30, 2018

Huki said:
1299$ drone only
FMC 1499$

Ouch!!

Splats · Jan 30, 2018

What's the thoughts on the likely size of the MP2. Same size as Air? Between Air and MP/MPP or bigger than MP/MPP? I'll be 10/10 p*ssed if they release an MP2 in a few months that's the same (or very close to) size as the Air but has Ocusync, 1" sensor, etc, etc.

R1Mavic · Jan 30, 2018

I imagine it'll be the same size as the current Mavic pro. Maybe a little sleeker.

Srcrain · Jan 30, 2018

I think it has to be at least the same size as the current Mavic Pro (no smaller) to have everything upgraded. Occusync, battery, improved camera, etc. No way it can be the same size as the Air and have everything people want. Hope it is not bigger though. For me, the current size is perfect.

Akimba · Jan 30, 2018

Splats said:
What's the thoughts on the likely size of the MP2. Same size as Air? Between Air and MP/MPP or bigger than MP/MPP? I'll be 10/10 p*ssed if they release an MP2 in a few months that's the same (or very close to) size as the Air but has Ocusync, 1" sensor, etc, etc.

I think it will be sized between current MP and Air. I also think it will adopt the Air design aesthetics with less angles.

DefaultIT · Jan 30, 2018

There are sketches floating around that show pretty much identical body work except for a mildly pointed nose. My money's on same size.

earlyretirement · Jan 30, 2018

A Sams Club in South Carolina is already selling Mavic Pros for $629. Looks like the Mavic Pro 2s are reallly coming out soon. Costco also discounted to $799 today.

Akimba · Jan 30, 2018

earlyretirement said:
A Sams Club in South Carolina is already selling Mavic Pros for $629. Looks like the Mavic Pro 2s are reallly coming out soon. Costco also discounted to $799 today.

Wow. Resale prices will plummet with that pricing.

Lykus · Jan 31, 2018

Need to sell my MP1 now before its price drops. Good info!

sebastian.bilbao · Jan 31, 2018

amanakoinum said:
I will wait for Mavic Pro 2.
No more Wifi drones for me.

Occusync use the same frecuency and channel selection as WiFi.. And the same hardware... It is WiFi with another name..

Mcgon · Jan 31, 2018

sebastian.bilbao said:
Occusync use the same frecuency and channel selection as WiFi.. And the same hardware... It is WiFi with another name..

Yep, Occusync uses the same frequency band. It has a lower bitrate and less latency than wifi transmission and cycles through channels automatically to choose lowest interference.

I'm still on the fence. Argh.. Saw some youtube videos of flights in CE mode (european mode has half the Tx power of US mode) as opposed to FCC mode. Air still managed 1500-2000m in some of these videos. I think I could live with approx 1000m. I'm just wary of wifi as my hubsan drone (yes, cheap build quality) has been out to 900m but sometimes struggles to get 200m depending on what I can only assume is local terrain and RF interference.
I think I might pull the trigger on the Air. The reason being that the MP2 is likely to be 1500usd (1500euro) for the fly more package. That's 50% more than the Air fly more package. I think might be able to justify 1k more than 1.5k (and my wife won't kill me as much

)

KevinPritchett · Jan 31, 2018

I like the Air... I’m sure I will find a purpose for it. It’s a perfect addition to compliment my Mavic Pro and Inspire 2. If the Mavic 2 is nice I will get it as well.

Deadpool · Feb 1, 2018

I see the chap who is supposed to have insider information sent out a tweet yesterday saying;

"Mass production of Mavic Pro II is about to commence." @OsitaLV

galfridus · Feb 1, 2018

I was wondering what that means - how long from mass production to availability? (Obviously it's a range as production could go well or poorly.)

Deadpool · Feb 1, 2018

galfridus said:
I was wondering what that means - how long from mass production to availability? (Obviously it's a range as production could go well or poorly.)

Well, if I were to base this on my own experiences when buying from China, I would say anywhere between 5-7 weeks.

Although I am buying tonnes of aluminium extrusions lol