Pulling the trigger on a drone

[Repaid1]

theyll just send the defective unit back to the company for refund

Water damage indicators would be triggered...doubt DJI would give any refund..but who knows?

 

[LA 2020]

I'm looking to buy a Mavic Air 2. Is there any benefit to buying directly from DJI over, Amazon or Best Buy?

I like Best Buy because of a few things: You can get 12 month (or sometimes better) same as cash purchase, good extended warranty if you choose, easy returns if necessary, usually pretty local. Also get the fly more package with as many batteries as you can get, that usually pays for itself. You will need at least 3 batteries and xxGB memory card. BTW I opted for the Mavic 2 Pro with a great 1" sensor Hasselblad camera because of the 12 month same as cash option. The M2P was well worth it and I'm glad I got it.