New guy - question about charging

[MasterOfPuppets]

Hi everyone. New guy here. Am really looking into buying a Mavic Pro Platinum. I flew my brothers Phantom 4 and it got me hooked on these drones . I’ve been flying a “toy” for a while practicing now I’m ready to get something good. I think anyway lol.

I was wondering, if I didn’t get the fly more combo, is there still a way to charge the batteries and remote without the accessories that comes with that particular bundle?

My plan for now is to just buy the drone and an extra battery.

Also, without starting a debate, is the platinum worth spending the extra $100 or would I still be getting a pretty good one saving the $100 and going with the regular Mavic Pro?

Thanks everyone

 

[msinger]

Welcome to Mavic Pilots!

if I didn’t get the fly more combo, is there still a way to charge the batteries and remote without the accessories that comes with that particular bundle?

The included charger is only able to charge one Mavic battery at a time (and the remote controller too).

 

[joejaxvic123]

Metallica!!

 

[Bunny Too]

Hi everyone. New guy here. Am really looking into buying a Mavic Pro Platinum. I flew my brothers Phantom 4 and it got me hooked on these drones . I’ve been flying a “toy” for a while practicing now I’m ready to get something good. I think anyway lol.

I was wondering, if I didn’t get the fly more combo, is there still a way to charge the batteries and remote without the accessories that comes with that particular bundle?

My plan for now is to just buy the drone and an extra battery.

Also, without starting a debate, is the platinum worth spending the extra $100 or would I still be getting a pretty good one saving the $100 and going with the regular Mavic Pro?

Thanks everyone

Howdy from Wyoming @MasterOfPuppets , welcome to the community, plenty of fine folk and excellent information here. The basic package does come with one battery and a charger.

 

[MasterOfPuppets]

Thanks guys for the info!

 

[netfolks2000]

It is a good idea to just get the drone and then slowly select the other items you want. I did that and was pleased with the individual items I got rather than have them all pre-selected in a package. As for the Pro vs Platinum comparison, there are numerous threads here you can read rather than start a new one which compare them in detail. Do as much reading and watch as many YouTube videos on the Mavic topics as you can before your "toy" arrives and you'll be well-prepared. The search bar on this forum is very handy, too.

 

[joejaxvic123]

Keep an eye on Craigslist, I got a brand new dji bag, battery, props, and charger for 120 bux.

 

[MasterOfPuppets]

I’ll probably end up going the Platinum route - I spend $100 in 711 slurpees a month, why not spend it on the drone lol.

 

[dvarapala]

Also, without starting a debate, is the platinum worth spending the extra $100 or would I still be getting a pretty good one saving the $100 and going with the regular Mavic Pro?

After consulting with my friends EnterSandman and Hardwired we all agree that the Platinum is well worth the extra hundie.

 

[MasterOfPuppets]

After consulting with my friends EnterSandman and Hardwired we all agree that the Platinum is well worth the extra hundie.

You mean, Hardwired to SELF DESTRUCT?! (Love that song!)

I think im dialing in on the MPP.

Something I forgot to ask is how does the DJI warranty work when u buy from Amazon? Found a deal on there $1025 for the drone/remote/battery/charger/ 3 pairs of props/SD card and $79 for battery. Might jump on that if warranty still applies.

 

[joejaxvic123]

If you get the Platinum, you'll Kill 'em All while you Ride the Lightning, and there will Justice For All!

 

[ac0j]

UPDATED ** Brand New Mavic Pro Fly More Combo + *2 extra Battery (*5 total). $1025 Shipped

This looks like a better deal for the money!

 

[joejaxvic123]

Run...live to fly...fly to live...aces high!

 

[MasterOfPuppets]

Now I’m hearing there’s issues with the Mavic and the iPhone 8 Plus. Not sure i wanna drop the money if it’s gonna give me headaches all day.

 

[joejaxvic123]

Headaches are inevitable with dji.....

 

[jorgelrod]

Now I’m hearing there’s issues with the Mavic and the iPhone 8 Plus. Not sure i wanna drop the money if it’s gonna give me headaches all day.

Haven't had any issues with this combination yet...

 

[ErikDF]

I do not want to make it more complicated for you but have you thought about Mavic Air?

 

[lolo780]

I have both aircraft and the Platinum is definitely worth it. Get the basic kit, spare battery and 5 in 1 charger. Add batteries as needed. (I have six)

 

[Just_nick]

Have you considered waiting for our lord and savior, the Mavic Pro 2?

 

[MasterOfPuppets]

@ErikDF - I looked at it but just doesn’t interest me much.

Just_Nick - I have thought about it but my guess is it’s gonna cost more than I want to spend. I’d like to get one before it warms up here in MI. Maybe when the “2” comes out the prices of the Mavic and MPP will drop?