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[Gnc]

Hi again I've heard of other drone makes but really drawn to dji coz they sound so good world leaders,seen em advertised on fb marketplace for £70 then others at £300 plus,are the £70 ones fake or summat wrong I'm bit dubious bout them advice thx

 

[Mrktn]

Hi again I've heard of other drone makes but really drawn to dji coz they sound so good world leaders,seen em advertised on fb marketplace for £70 then others at £300 plus,are the £70 ones fake or summat wrong I'm bit dubious bout them advice thx

A big welcome to the forum from the UK (Norfolk).

What model are the £70 DJI ones?

 

[Gnc]

Mavic 2 mini 2

 

[MA2 317]

Hello again Gnc.

 

[LoudThunder]

'm bit dubious bout them advice thx

Welcome from the Hampton Roads area of Virginia, USA. We have a Member's Map in the Upper Right of the Title Bar. Click on "Members" and then Click on "Member's Map…" Check it out and you might find some new flying friends.

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The word on the street and even your Mum would tell you this, if it seems too good to be true, it probably is… Used DJI drones almost always sell for 50% to 75% of their new price, it all depends on condition and age (mileage…).

The most dangerous situation when buying a used DJI drone is to ensure it has been "un-bound" from the previous owners account… Each DJI drone must be registered with DJI by registering it on-line through the internet, meaning the drone must have internet access to register (to be bound to an account by email) and then when it is sold, the owner must again log on and un-bind the drone from their account…

One of the issues I have seen is that some folks buy a used drone and it is still bound to the previously owner and DJI does not consider the new owner in good standing and it could be stolen and DJI can disable it when the drone again gets internet access…

Buying from Facebook and then having it mailed to you is the worst possible way to get a drone…. If it is not unbound from the previous owner, and you cannot contact the old owner, well, it is not good…

Go on YouTube and watch videos on binding and unbinding DJI drones if you plan on buying a used one…

Since you live in the UK, there are specific laws and rules for you to follow, please check to ensure these are current.

Overview : Flying drones and model aircraft | UK Civil Aviation Authority

Find out what you need to know and do when you fly drones or model aircraft in the UK

register-drones.caa.co.uk

Even if you have flown Drones before, here is some Good Old Fashion Advice…

You paid a lot of money for that Drone, put your phone number on it. If your drone gets lost or stuck in a tree and it finally comes down when you are not around, give the finders an opportunity to contact you so it can be returned.

Now, for the Fun Part, But do not let the excitement of the moment get the best of you. When you are going out to fly, do it slowly and deliberately. Get used to a set procedure and even practice it.

There are so many things I could write but these are the highlights that I feel need mentioning.

Plug in your phone/tablet into your controller; turn on the Controller and DJI Fly App (if it does not start on its own…). On the Drone, open the front legs, then open the back legs, and then remove the Gimbal Cover.

The Gimbal is the most delicate item on the Drone and banging or bumping can damage it. I also fastened a short "Remove Before Flight" ribbon to the cover so it's more noticeable and I do not forget to remove it…

Turn on the drone and watch it come to "life." Watching the Gimbal go through its self-check is almost like watching a puppy or kitten opening its eyes for the first time…

Place the drone down (preferably on a Landing Pad) while it finishes its self-test (collecting satellites, etc…).

Check your battery status (Phone, Drone, and Controller), check the Signal Strength, by now the Controller should have reported it updated the Home Point.

Lift off, 6 feet (2-meters) or so, hover a bit, check the controls (move the drone a bit forward, back, left, right, yaw left and right). By now, your Controller will probably report again, "Home point Updated."

If you go out in a rush and race thru your start up and take off before the drone has finished it prep, it may update its Home Point over that pond or that old tree you are flying over and in your excitement, you'll fly the drone long past it Low Battery point and when it engages Return to Home and lands in the pond or in a tree; it will be all on you…

Now go have fun, learn to fly the drone by sight before you try to fly it out a distance depending on the video feed, FPV.

I would also advise you to use YouTube and watch a lot of the Videos on flying and setting up the Drone. When it is too dark, too cold, or too wet, you can "fly it vicariously" through YouTube. Also watch some of the Blooper Drone Videos and learn how not to fly your "New Baby."

Fly On and Fly Safe…

 

[Talldiver]

Hello again, Gnc. I own a Mavic 2 Pro, and there is NO WAY you can get a functioning one for £70, unless you are buying it for parts.

 

[Gnc]

Hello again, Gnc. I own a Mavic 2 Pro, and there is NO WAY you can get a functioning one for £70, unless you are buying it for parts.

OK glad I ask thx wot about advertised distance of 10k

 

[Laborous]

Welcome to the forum from the beautiful woods of Maine,USA!
There’s many knowledgeable members who are willing to help you with any questions you might have. Search the forums using keywords and if you don’t find an answer, post your questions and I’m sure you’ll get a quick response!
Fly safe, enjoy and stay safe!

 

[Kendallfordguy]

Welcome from Wisconsin!

 

[GFields]

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