RC Pro 2 US Options?

[skycam509]

Has anyone successfully purchased a DJI RC Pro 2 controller in the US recently? I've seen posts about getting them from China and Korea with import fees included. Also, I don't live too far from the Canadian border. Has anyone purchased one up there and brought it across the border? What is the cost to do it legit? What are the risks of smuggling it?

I know there will be no warranty, but if it works as well as all my other DJI gear, that will not be an issue.

I know B&H and Adorama are offering it on preorder, but is there any indication that they'll ever get them?

 

[GadgetGuy]

RC Pro 2 is still in short supply everywhere because they are needed for the Creator Combos. I doubt you can even find one in stock anywhere in Canada.

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Best way to get one legally is to order the Creator Combo from Adorama. That's how everyone else here has gotten one, complete with DJI warranty.

Risks of smuggling are forfeiture of the goods and penalties up to twice the value of the goods, as well as revocation of Global Entry, if you have it. Best to declare it, if you manage to find one for sale in Canada. Customs fees/tariffs appear at present to be 55% of the Canadian price, based upon one Canadian DJI dealer's US delivery surcharges for a Creator Combo pre-order. If the Canadian Dealer isn't billing you for Customs Fees separately from your purchase price, expect a big bill from the shipper to cover them upon delivery to you.

 

[alfo2010]

I am a Canadian and thought about how to get your drone and accessories across the boarder. In the case of the controller pack up your camera bag and leave some space for the controller, you will have to leave the packaging in Canada especially the DJI box it was shipped in. As long as your camera or drone case and contents look used I don't think your going to have an issue. There is a US check point before you can enter Canada but It isn not clear to me what that is all about and I have not seen any news about issues at this check point. You will have to register your controller when you get back on the American side of the border as you will be blocked by DJI as your location is Canada.

 

[4 inch pistons]

I have one ordered from a top rated seller from China on eBay. They offer 30 day money back returns.

 

[mavic3usa]

I have one ordered from a top rated seller from China on eBay. They offer 30 day money back returns.

pardon me but if you don't like the item, how do you expect to ship it back to china to get a refund; isn't that a bit risky?

 

[skycam509]

I have one ordered from a top rated seller from China on eBay. They offer 30 day money back returns.

Please keep us posted on this!
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[4 inch pistons]

pardon me but if you don't like the item, how do you expect to ship it back to china to get a refund; isn't that a bit risky?

eBay provides you with a return shipping label at no cost. Most of the time it is UPS.

 

[4 inch pistons]

eBay acts as the 3rd party to make sure that you get what you pay for and that they get their cut from the seller. I have sold stuff to idiots with no DJI account that didn’t know how to set up a drone and had to give them their money back and pay for shipping. I have also gotten my money back from being sold defective stuff. It works both ways. Member for over 25 years with over 400 transactions 100% positive reviews. Not many can say that.