The basic question: should I buy new or used (I consider DJI refurbished to be new).
As I get ready to finally buy my first DJI, I'm struck by how little, even with a lot of reading, I understand about the "dangers" of buying used. If I'm considering buying used (most likely from here, but I guess elsewhere, as well), what do I need to ask about and satisfy myself about before I make the deal? Should I be asking for flight lots or battery logs (is there such a thing)? How can I verify it hasn't been crashed? What are the implications for sending it to DJI for repair if I break it? How do I verify that the person actually owns it and that I'll be able to use it?
Sorry, I have read a bunch of threads, but I haven't really found clear answers to these questions. Mods, feel free to lock/delete if I just can't search (this is entirely possible, unfortunately).
And thanks, in advance, for any advice you all can offer (I'm so glad I found this forum before I bought, even though it's slowed my purchase considerably as I read and learned and searched for answers).
As I get ready to finally buy my first DJI, I'm struck by how little, even with a lot of reading, I understand about the "dangers" of buying used. If I'm considering buying used (most likely from here, but I guess elsewhere, as well), what do I need to ask about and satisfy myself about before I make the deal? Should I be asking for flight lots or battery logs (is there such a thing)? How can I verify it hasn't been crashed? What are the implications for sending it to DJI for repair if I break it? How do I verify that the person actually owns it and that I'll be able to use it?
Sorry, I have read a bunch of threads, but I haven't really found clear answers to these questions. Mods, feel free to lock/delete if I just can't search (this is entirely possible, unfortunately).
And thanks, in advance, for any advice you all can offer (I'm so glad I found this forum before I bought, even though it's slowed my purchase considerably as I read and learned and searched for answers).