My Adorama Mavic 4 Pro Fly More Combo Post-Purchase Experiences
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Just checked the status of my Mavic......it's on the way, should be here tomorrow.
Mine is arriving Thursday! Just signed the signature release.
June Teenth will be a drone day!
bkushner
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If that's the case then why aren't Adorama Purchasers of the Mavic 4 Pro able to get Care Refresh?
The Adorama statement says it will support Care which means as soon as DJI has it up and running in the US, then the drone you bought from Adorama will support it.
Adorama purchasers have not been able to get Care because DJI has temporarily blocked the Care signup. The "Buy Care" button does not exist. It's not because the drone falls in Category #1. One day we hope DJI will turn it on and you will be able to sign up. At present, M4P drones from both Category #1 *and* Category #2 cannot get Care.
Basically the message from Adorama is to US residents to buy your drones from us (and Authorized US reseller) so you are eligible for Care and Warranty from the US instead of buying them from Canada or South Korea where you are not eligible for Care and Warranty from the US.
Care and Warranty are two different things. HTH
Chickened out: This post probably belongs in A3S section however I had full intentions of flying the MP4P since I took both my A3S and MP4PCC to a beautiful lake in BC, Canada over the weekend; got permission from the park ranger to fly the drone over the lake, promised to avoid photos/videos of strangers on the beach or their watercrafts. Despite having DJI care on both drones (one in US and other in Canada), I ended up only flying the A3S, which we know is superb in its own rights; took totally non-professional videos of the lake and mountains. I was so tense since it was the first time I flew either drone over a lake surrounded by imposing mountains, in BC even though we live less than 1000' from the ocean in WA.
The wind was blowing at least 10-15mph on the ground and was probably more at 393' (my maximum set height), but as we all know these drones hold steady like rock. My take off area was fairly close to 110' tall trees, went straight up a few times and a couple of times between a wide gap facing the lake. All landings were executed using RTH although each final landing from 5' required manual intervention due to environment issues. I'll definitely fly the MP4PCC next time I visit there.
The wind was blowing at least 10-15mph on the ground and was probably more at 393' (my maximum set height), but as we all know these drones hold steady like rock. My take off area was fairly close to 110' tall trees, went straight up a few times and a couple of times between a wide gap facing the lake. All landings were executed using RTH although each final landing from 5' required manual intervention due to environment issues. I'll definitely fly the MP4PCC next time I visit there.
I can understand you apprehension! I have almost the same setup. I have the Air 3S in a hardcase and the M4P FMC in a hard case, the exact same one as your! Ha! I'm still hoping to sell my M4P FMC because like some other folks in the thread, I got an M4P CC from Adorama arriving tomorrow!
I am not flying my M4P FMC since I am selling it and as for the CC that's coming I am not even going to open the box until DJI provides Care Refresh coverage is offered. In the meantime I will fly my Air 3S and Avata 2.
For those scratching their head about me ordering the CC before selling the FMC, I'm well aware I could have made better buying choices. Instead of buying the FMC and then turning around and putting it up for sale and then ordering a CC! Crazy man! I should have just bought the CC from the get go.
Sorry for going down a rabbit hole! Lol!
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Yep, I have had de-centered optics from DJI in several cases and while acceptable for some, it’s a no go for me. From what I am gathering in most early reports the optics are fairing well so far in the samples that are being delivered.
Here is to hoping!
Adorama allows free returns of defective and damaged shipments, and can replace it from their stock as a DOA. If not, DJI USA will replace it free.
"DJI 1 Year Limited Warranty" stated as included under "What’s in the box:"
See screenshot below.
No more sour grapes!
Are you sure you really don't want one? LOL!
Still in stock. Order now, ships out tomorrow.
Join the party!
Says Pre-Order, but if you click on the question mark link, it says ships June 18.
Credit card not billed until it actually ships!
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Eager to see if your CC cameras meet the approval of your discerning eye. If it passes the KS-6 test, the Mavic 4 Pro will be properly vetted! LOL!
You can buy Adorama's Assurion insurance protection today for the Mavic 4 Pro. It's expensive at $500/yr, but if you require that peace of mind, and can't get a State Farm PAP for $100 a year that covers drones too, there are many alternatives to Care Refesh for insuring your drone, so you can use it before Hell freezes over. There will be no Care Refresh on it in the U.S. until the Mavic 4 Pro is also officially available for sale in the U.S by DJI, which may never happen before the defacto DJI ban at the end of December, barring passing a security audit before then, which no one wants to perform.
Most importantly, you still have a DJI 1 Year Limited Warranty from date of purchase, which is the complete equivalent of Care Refresh for anything that is determined to be a warranty issue. Further, DJI USA will still handle all repair assessments for non warranty issues like crashes, and bill you their reasonable estimate for the repair costs, and after paid, still send you a brand new refurb sourced from DJI Canada, completely at their expense!
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Every time I see a discussion or article about a potential ban, I think about getting the M4P CC and keeping it sealed to be opened later just in case the availability goes to zero in the closing months. I have been known to keep drones 6-8 months before getting to them especially over the winter months. I guess sometimes I have a bit of FOMO going on so I'll keep my eye on this thread. Next up, early July when the tariffs will get locked in, apparently at the 50% level.
Wreckhunter
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Tariffs, based off the DrDrone surcharges from Canada to the U.S. are now 55% which is built into the Adorama prices. Is that close enough?
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