No DJI Minis Available in The USA via Website?

[DisasterPastor]

In a tragic mistake of my own doing I lost my Mini 3 Pro. Unfortunately, my CareRefresh was up for renewal about a month ago with no claims, and I was told by several folks at DJI that they were no longer extending the warranty for these. I doubt I'd of gotten a replacement anyways from the looks of things. Purchasing a used one is sketchy at best and so far all I've seen are scammers. Their webstite no longer lists the pro 3 so thought about the pro 4 but they says that none are available, even refurbs, and even if I did all of the gear I have for the pro 3 will be useless.

Any recommendations for another brand/model to use. I don't want to go professional. We do volunteer disaster relief work around the country and are a very small non-profit, so funds need to be spent sparingly. (www.CalvaryRelief.com). Need obstacle avoidance. Thanks!

 

[GadgetGuy]

Mini 4 Pro can use all your Mini 3 Pro batteries, but they will put it over 250g.
That's your best bet.

 

[DisasterPastor]

Saw that. Will that then require me to get a license? Any other brand worth looking into?

 

[Dale D]

In a tragic mistake of my own doing I lost my Mini 3 Pro. Unfortunately, my CareRefresh was up for renewal about a month ago with no claims, and I was told by several folks at DJI that they were no longer extending the warranty for these. I doubt I'd of gotten a replacement anyways from the looks of things. Purchasing a used one is sketchy at best and so far all I've seen are scammers. Their webstite no longer lists the pro 3 so thought about the pro 4 but they says that none are available, even refurbs, and even if I did all of the gear I have for the pro 3 will be useless.

Any recommendations for another brand/model to use. I don't want to go professional. We do volunteer disaster relief work around the country and are a very small non-profit, so funds need to be spent sparingly. (www.CalvaryRelief.com). Need obstacle avoidance. Thanks!

I don't think you are required to use the heavier battery. Can't you buy the regular weight batteries that keep the drone 249 gm.

 

[a2tomm]

since you have batteries for the mini 3 ,I would jump on a mini 4 pro ,from the looks of it the mini 5 pro due some time this year ,photos show a different battery set up ,consider

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[MavicAir2Marc]

Any recommendations for another brand/model to use. I don't want to go professional. We do volunteer disaster relief work around the country and are a very small non-profit, so funds need to be spent sparingly. (www.CalvaryRelief.com). Need obstacle avoidance. Thanks!

The fact that you do this type of flying requires a Part 107 certificate in the first place. I wouldn't worry about going over 250g as any Part 107 operation requires a registered aircraft.

 

[GadgetGuy]

Saw that. Will that then require me to get a license? Any other brand worth looking into?

Mini 4 Pro is the best bang for the buck, and should be readily available as CostCo sold a ton of them! Lots in circulation to choose a good used one from.

 

[DisasterPastor]

I don't think you are required to use the heavier battery. Can't you buy the regular weight batteries that keep the drone 249 gm.

Yes but I have 3 of the 3 pro ones, the controller with the screen and the controller without the screen with a tablet attachment that gives me a little bigger access brighter screen.

 

[mavic3usa]

The fact that you do this type of flying requires a Part 107 certificate in the first place. I wouldn't worry about going over 250g as any Part 107 operation requires a registered aircraft.

In the meantime, the paster needs to take the TRUST if he hasn't already:

FAA TRUST Online Portal for Recreational Drone Operators - Pilot Institute

Get your FAA TRUST Certificate of Completion to legally fly drones for recreational reasons in the United States.

trust.pilotinstitute.com

 

[AeroJ]

There are lots of viable alternatives to DJI minis at the mo. Snaptain, Potensic, Ruko (worryingly mega-cheap that last one) etc etc.

However Skyrover X1 leads the pack I would say, and a is a fair whack cheaper than Mini4P, and so far at least, available to US. That's what I'd get if I ever lost mine.

But you'd also be mad not to at least consider the whole HoverAir series. Much more focused on hands-free, but features generally superior, more evolved obstacle avoidance.