What is the best small drone for backup

[Paul Harvey]

Hello all.

In light of what's happened to DJI, I'm thinking of getting another backup drone.

I already have the 2S, Mini 5 Pro, and Air 3s, but I'm thinking of getting something smaller just in case more goes awry.

What do you think is the best small DJI drone available right now in the U.S.?

Thanks.

 

[Cafguy]

Question Why another DJI?

 

[Riptide]

The best backup is another copy of what you already have so I'd say another Mini 5 Pro. All your accessories are interchangeable and if you crash one then that becomes a parts bin for the other. If you really want something different (or cheaper) then the Skyrover X1 and S1 are great bang for the buck (although they were cheaper a few weeks ago).

If you want smaller than even the Mini series then I'd say the Neo 2 is the jack of all trades.

 

[Paul Harvey]

Question Why another DJI?

I have the rc pro 2 controller and I want something that will work with it.

 

[Paul Harvey]

The best backup is another copy of what you already have so I'd say another Mini 5 Pro. All your accessories are interchangeable and if you crash one then that becomes a parts bin for the other. If you really want something different (or cheaper) then the Skyrover X1 and S1 are great bang for the buck (although they were cheaper a few weeks ago).

If you want smaller than even the Mini series then I'd say the Neo 2 is the jack of all trades.

I don't want to pay what the Mini 5 Pro costs and I need a DJI model to work with my controller. So I guess it will be the Neo 2. Thanks for responding!

 

[PINEBARON]

Sorry my response is somewhat off topic. With ever increasing restrictions here in the USA, I'm not sure I want to invest in more drones. Besides my endless hobbies. my flying backup is, spending more time at my RC club field where I fly RC planes and can also fly my drone if I want to and physically meet other members.

 

[Chrislaf]

I don't want to pay what the Mini 5 Pro costs and I need a DJI model to work with my controller. So I guess it will be the Neo 2. Thanks for responding!

The Neo 2 is not compatible with the RC Pro 2 controller if that is the controller you intend to use with it.

Chris

 

[Rchawks]

It’s compatible with the RC2 though which is what I was looking at.

 

[Dale D]

Question Why another DJI?

I am selling my very excellent Mini 4 Pro after moving up to Mini 5 Pro fly more. See classifieds. ($960)
Dale

 

[akdrone]

I'd go with Mini 4 Pro if you don't want to pay for a Mini 5 Pro... I'd actually go with an Air 3s since my backup would be for a Mav4 Pro.

 

[Paul Harvey]

I am selling my very excellent Mini 4 Pro after moving up to Mini 5 Pro fly more. See classifieds. ($960)
Dale

Is the Mini 4 Pro compatible with the RC Pro 2?

 

[Dale D]

Is the Mini 4 Pro compatible with the RC Pro 2?

I found this video, which says yes. It is being sold with the RC2.https://youtu.be/7Dx-HeJaCPA?si=GehW21DG9d4qlFrP

 

[Dale D]

I found this video, which says yes. It is being sold with the RC2.https://youtu.be/7Dx-HeJaCPA?si=GehW21DG9d4qlFrP

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Here is the controller that comes with the sale.

 

[Paul Harvey]

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Here is the controller that comes with the sale. View attachment 187292

Would you consider selling the drone without the controller? I already have one RC 2 that I don't need.

 

[Dale D]

Would you consider selling the drone without the controller? I already have one RC 2 that I don't need.

Paul- I was afraid you might ask that. I really need to keep the fly-more package together. It's like a brand new controller for someone who also wants to move up from their RC without the screen. If I sold the drone without the controller then aI would have to go through another sale cycle to sell the RC2.

You can be assured my Mini 4 Pro is like a brand new drone and I am selling for $960.00- here are two for comparison. It's about a $330 savings.

Dale

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[Chrislaf]

Is the Mini 4 Pro compatible with the RC Pro 2?

See post #7 where it says ‘Compatibility’.

Chris

 

[Dale D]

See post #7 where it says ‘Compatibility’.

Chris

Post #7 mentions the Neo being incompatible.

The RC Pro 2 and the RC Pro are both compatibel with Mini 4 Pro (see video You Tube post #13)

 

[Chrislaf]

Post #7 mentions the Neo being incompatible.

The RC Pro 2 and the RC Pro are both compatibel with Mini 4 Pro (see video You Tube post #13)

It also mentions that the Mini 4 Pro is compatible with the RC Pro 2 in the ‘Compatibility’ section, hence the reference to post # 7.

The RC Pro is not compatible with the Mini 4 Pro.

Chris