Why Buy a Bound Drone?

[Dr.Sparky]

I've seen several different drones listed on eBay, as "parts only" for drones that are in very good condition, but are bound to a different account. Other than actually using them as a source of spare parts is there a reason why people would purchase these?
Am I missing something?

 

[mavic3usa]

Link to show example?

 

[Dr.Sparky]

BOUND to another account! - DJI Mini 3 Pro Camera Drone with DJI Controller 190021054622 | eBay

Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for BOUND to another account! - DJI Mini 3 Pro Camera Drone with DJI Controller at the best online prices at eBay! Free shipping for many products!

www.ebay.com

 

[Cafguy]

If all the parts are there then thats worth some good money to a repair guy. They will sell the controller on eBay fast for 250 to 350 then they have all the boards to use (not exactly cheap) and the 3 possibly 4 other wings.

 

[mavic3usa]

The person who buys the drone in the listing needs to know that no amount of repair work will get this drone to fly and therefore the listing is targeted to those who will be buying for parts only. Some people will buy these listings and make the necessary repairs to try to restore to a certain level of usefulness but that cannot happen with this drone. Unfortunately not everyone will know that.

 

[Cafguy]

The gimble looks like it took a pretty good hit so yep thats gonna cost ya $350 just for the part Maybe $300 then the New leg or wing $100-$150T. the sensors are pretty fragile so if they took a direct hit you can throw in a sensor or two $100 $150 not to mention the fact that you will need the proper tools and know-how to solder and assemble this all back together.
To make this one new again would cost you pretty much same as new or a little more even

 

[Dr.Sparky]

That was merely an example of an ad, someone asked to see one. I am not looking to buy a bound drone and wondered why anyone else would either.

 

[mavic3usa]

That was merely an example of an ad, someone asked to see one. I am not looking to buy a bound drone and wondered why anyone else would either.

Understood. It is still early in the drone market and not everyone understands what a "bound" drone means. Even in this drone forum, we have people who don't fully understand it. I don't think DJI fully understands it. At this point, to my knowledge, a bound drone for sale on ebay means it is 99% never ever going to fly ever again. Unless you find someone with the power (hacker, DJI) then a listing like this is good for parts only. The buyer cannot invest a few additional dollars to get it into reasonable working order (doesn't have to be brought up to new condition) and then use it as a drone. It is a drone brick with drone parts attached to it. Lots of ebay buyers still don't know that. But the listing is good for experienced parts scavengers. To me, that listing is only worth about $150 tops. This is just my opinion.

 

[Yorkshire_Pud]

Isn't it also likely that the controller is bound to the drone? If so, WAY, WAY overpriced IMO.

 

[Droning on and on...]

Very good chance it was stolen too.

 

[-MavicMiniPilot]

I've seen several different drones listed on eBay, as "parts only" for drones that are in very good condition, but are bound to a different account. Other than actually using them as a source of spare parts is there a reason why people would purchase these?
Am I missing something?

If you looking for a drone to buy I’m selling a Mavic mini: Modified DJI Mavic Mini Fly More Combo With Charging Base, ND Filters, And Case | eBay

 

[Droning on and on...]

Understood. It is still early in the drone market and not everyone understands what a "bound" drone means. Even in this drone forum, we have people who don't fully understand it. I don't think DJI fully understands it. At this point, to my knowledge, a bound drone for sale on ebay means it is 99% never ever going to fly ever again.

 

[Droning on and on...]

To me, that listing is only worth about $150 tops. This is just my opinion.

To me and 99.9% of DJI drone owners that listing is worth $0, as we're not doing major repairs on our drones.

Doesn't matter that I'm an engineer and could build my drones from the ground up with a bag of parts.

I don't want to.

As you get into your senior years, lots of stuff you used to do you'd much rather pay someone else to do. Time gets more precious. I don't work on my cars any more. I don't wash them myself any more. Professionals are hired to fix most things with the house.

The list goes on. Unless I find it fun, I don't do it myself any more. I'd rather spend that time enjoying myself. I used to change plumbing fixtures to save money, and it was always a source of pride to be a Renaissance Man badass that could do just about anything and everything.

Then I turned 60.

 

[stikflote]

YOU dont need to be logged into DJI account to fly i have been flying two aircraft which were logged in
and they flew well.

But what i didnt know was the range was restricted .only found this
out by making an account and logging in i can now fly a lot further