Mavic Deliveries - UK

MavicPro2 · Dec 21, 2016

I still don't know how you guys have managed to order and get them delivered from maplin so quickly?! I just went into my local maplin and stirred up a real fuss as according to them and their system and even a call to HQ not even paid for pre deliveries from Oct 5th have been delivered to them yet, including 2 of the maplin employees talking to me, who frantically went to make calls lol. Gonna be some seriously pee'd off folk when they find out random callers got their maplin pre deliveries! Good for you guys but feel for them though being a mug myself too

M4RK · Dec 21, 2016

Some major problems there for Maplins if we lucky folk managed to get stock that should have fulfilled pre-orders. Not too clever.

Anyone know who has battery sticks currently? Apple are now showing 8-10 weeks! But free delivery.

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Deleted member 3177 · Dec 21, 2016

I didn't realise Maplin had pre orders as couldn't see them on the website. But can confirm I rang at 12:30 yesterday, they had stock and I ordered. My dear mother signed for the drone this morning from Hermes and also signed for a spare battery I ordered from Apple yesterday.

magsta · Dec 21, 2016

Mine has just arrived, massive box for nowt.

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magsta · Dec 21, 2016

Jesus Christ this thing is tiny!!!

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Davew88 · Dec 21, 2016

Great to see you guys getting your Mavic's from Maplin so quickly! Now they just need to get some fly more combo's in stock so i can have mine!!

DirkGently · Dec 21, 2016

M4RK said:
Some major problems there for Maplins if we lucky folk managed to get stock that should have fulfilled pre-orders. Not too clever.

Anyone know who has battery sticks currently? Apple are now showing 8-10 weeks! But free delivery.

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First Person View have them - they just delivered 2 this morning via DPD - direct link:

DJI Mavic Pro Drone Battery | FirstPersonView

My Mavic has also arrived and its spending some quality time updating itself.

Also if anyone is interested in buying the battery hub - Wex have it:

DJI Mavic Battery Charging Hub

Mine arrived via ParcelForce this morning. Does make charging multiple batteries easier.

I wanted a lightweight bag to store and transport Mavic plus batteries - ordered this:

Buy Lowepro Adventura SH 160 II Camera Shoulder Bag for DSLRs, Black | John Lewis

( Also available on Wex and Amazon ).

Perfect fit for 1 Mavic + 3 batteries ( one in Mavic ) + remote control + spare pocket for whatever!

Weight is just under 400g and fits perfectly in my usual hiking bag

Watty · Dec 21, 2016

rpjacobs said:
Mines at home along with a extra battery from Apple! EEEK so excited, only 5 more hours of work...

When did you order your one from Apple?

Pablo · Dec 21, 2016

Got mine from Maplin! Thumbswayup

24hrs after ordering. Very good job Maplin.

As everyone has stated it's tiny

and feels extremely well built Thumbswayup

Had to leave it in my car as I'll never get any work done if I bring it into the office with me

Virtualme · Dec 21, 2016

I have give up on Drones Direct now. I emailed asking for confirmation of my 6th Jan Delivery and they replied with this:-

Thank you for your e-message. Please accept our apologies for this. Unfortunately the manufacturers have advised that there has been a stock delay, which means that we are unable to deliver it until March. If you would prefer not to wait, we can ask a member of our sales team to give you a call regarding an alternative product. Please can you confirm how you would like to proceed with the order?

So I called Maplins yesterday at 5pm and they had 1 canceled order for a fly less and they sent Next day to Store and i picked it up at 9:30 this morning. The chap said they had sold 90 in 2 hours yesterday and it was a new record for sales in the office!

I dont know why Maplins seem to be getting so many but they seem to have lots.

Deleted member 3177 · Dec 21, 2016

Watty said:
When did you order your one from Apple?

Yesterday at about 4pm

Deleted member 3177 · Dec 21, 2016

Virtualme said:
I have give up on Drones Direct now. I emailed asking for confirmation of my 6th Jan Delivery and they replied with this:-

Thank you for your e-message. Please accept our apologies for this. Unfortunately the manufacturers have advised that there has been a stock delay, which means that we are unable to deliver it until March. If you would prefer not to wait, we can ask a member of our sales team to give you a call regarding an alternative product. Please can you confirm how you would like to proceed with the order?

So I called Maplins yesterday at 5pm and they had 1 canceled order for a fly less and they sent Next day to Store and i picked it up at 9:30 this morning. The chap said they had sold 90 in 2 hours yesterday and it was a new record for sales in the office!

I dont know why Maplins seem to be getting so many but they seem to have lots.

Nice! I saw the number 800 and something being chucked around for Maplin

DirkGently · Dec 21, 2016

Virtualme said:
I have give up on Drones Direct now. I emailed asking for confirmation of my 6th Jan Delivery and they replied with this:-

Thank you for your e-message. Please accept our apologies for this. Unfortunately the manufacturers have advised that there has been a stock delay, which means that we are unable to deliver it until March. If you would prefer not to wait, we can ask a member of our sales team to give you a call regarding an alternative product. Please can you confirm how you would like to proceed with the order?

So I called Maplins yesterday at 5pm and they had 1 canceled order for a fly less and they sent Next day to Store and i picked it up at 9:30 this morning. The chap said they had sold 90 in 2 hours yesterday and it was a new record for sales in the office!

I dont know why Maplins seem to be getting so many but they seem to have lots.

March - that's just crazy! Maplin's are getting most of the UK stock it seems - well done on getting your new Mavic!

AyresM · Dec 21, 2016

rpjacobs said:
Yesterday at about 4pm

How?! It isn't available on their website... Did you call up?

M4RK · Dec 21, 2016

Yes just ring the Sales line

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adminkatana · Dec 21, 2016

My Maplin Mavic hasnt been delivered due to UKMail 'attempting a delivery' without even pulling up outside in a Van, Spoken to Maplin hopefully it'll arrive this afternoon or tomorrow! Wishing I'd gone for store delivery.

M4RK · Dec 21, 2016

adminkatana said:
My Maplin Mavic hasnt been delivered due to UKMail 'attempting a delivery' without even pulling up outside in a Van, Spoken to Maplin hopefully it'll arrive this afternoon or tomorrow! Wishing I'd gone for store delivery.

Precisely why I did!!!!!

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AyresM · Dec 21, 2016

M4RK said:
Yes just ring the Sales line

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I assume it was just the battery you got from Apple and not the whole drone..!?

NickRno77 · Dec 21, 2016

DirkGently said:
First Person View have them - they just delivered 2 this morning via DPD - direct link:

DJI Mavic Pro Drone Battery | FirstPersonView

My Mavic has also arrived and its spending some quality time updating itself.
:

Buy Lowepro Adventura SH 160 II Camera Shoulder Bag for DSLRs, Black | John Lewis

( Also available on Wex and Amazon ).

Perfect fit for 1 Mavic + 3 batteries ( one in Mavic ) + remote control + spare pocket for whatever!

Weight is just under 400g and fits perfectly in my usual hiking bag

My Mavic came updated, I was expecting to update the firmware on both RC and Aircraft?

I have a similar camera bag.

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