Yes, or No! My dilemma

Shelby · Nov 20, 2018

Should I purchase the Mavic Air for the discounted price of 699.00 and let it sit in the box until April due to my cold weather location? Factors: warranty starts at time of purchase. What will the price be in April 2019? Wish I could afford fly more combo!

raven swe · Nov 20, 2018

i just got one a few weeks ago at the start of the winter season here in Sweden, had a few flights so far, bit of snow today with - temps, keep the batts warm in ya pocket and give it a fly now and then on cold but sunny windless days, that's my plan anyway

Mossiback · Nov 20, 2018

People fly in cold weather, but don't buy it if you are not going to use it. Who knows, by then competition may be offering a real alternative to DJI.

BD0G · Nov 20, 2018

Cold weather is one of my favorite times to fly! Snow pictures are amazing with the right conditions. I have flown the Mavic Pro down to around 15 degree's Fahrenheit. Others have undoubtedly flown at lower temperatures. Warm the batteries in a pocket or near a heater vent in the vehicle. Then spin up the drone and let it idle for about a minute before take off. Hover in place at first. Then fly it, film it, capture it...

Your flight time will be decreased considerably in some cases when flying in really cold temperatures.

Shelby · Nov 20, 2018

raven swe said:
i just got one a few weeks ago at the start of the winter season here in Sweden, had a few flights so far, bit of snow today with - temps, keep the batts warm in ya pocket and give it a fly now and then on cold but sunny windless days, that's my plan anyway

Thank you, for your reply. I contacted DJI customer support with my scenario. Well, no insight what so ever!

Shelby · Nov 20, 2018

Mossiback said:
People fly in cold weather, but don't buy it if you are not going to use it. Who knows, by then competition may be offering a real alternative to DJI.

I wish I had insight on prices in April. If they stay at 699 or lower I think I will wait, verses crashing in the snow

Rockin2climb · Nov 20, 2018

If you're going to wait until next April to fly out, you may as well wait to buy it as well because they will probably have the Mavic Air 2 out by then

Shelby · Nov 20, 2018

BD0G said:
Cold weather is one of my favorite times to fly! Snow pictures are amazing with the right conditions. I have flown the Mavic Pro down to around 15 degree's Fahrenheit. Others have undoubtedly flown at lower temperatures. Warm the batteries in a pocket or near a heater vent in the vehicle. Then spin up the drone and let it idle for about a minute before take off. Hover in place at first. Then fly it, film it, capture it...

Your flight time will be decreased considerably in some cases when flying in really cold temperatures.

Thank you, I'm considering it. Your in California, lucky you!

Shelby · Nov 20, 2018

Rockin2climb said:
If you're going to wait until next April to fly out, you may as well wait to buy it as well because they will probably have the Mavic Air 2 out by then

Thanks, Any insight on that release date?

Shelby · Nov 20, 2018

Thanks, Any insight on that release date?

DanMan32 · Nov 20, 2018

He's speculating, just like speculation on Phantom 5.

Warranty doesn't start until you activate the Air.
However there are several reasons to wait to purchase if you aren't going to use it until April.
New model might come out
Price might drop.
Better competitor's model might appear
Battery might lose too much charge sitting that long on the shelf.

Shelby · Nov 20, 2018

DanMan32, I think I'm going to wait. However, I thought the activation was also tied to receipt date?

Rockin2climb · Nov 20, 2018

Shelby said:
Thanks, Any insight on that release date?

Well the air was released on January 23rd so if they are making a 2nd air, I would imagine it is released around the same time frame.

Shelby · Nov 20, 2018

Thanks, What is your best speculation on $699/899 come April?

Mossiback · Nov 20, 2018

You could play around with a Tello. I understand it is a good indoors drone. Tello | Ryze Tech - Feel the Fun

Shelby · Nov 20, 2018

True, but there goes another hundred. Has anyone you know, played around inside with the Mavid Air?

ChattMavicPilot · Nov 20, 2018

I own both a MA and Tello. I have not been brave enough to fly the MA inside the house (wife would kill me if I crashed), but the Tello is fun to fly in doors when the rain and night coming early prevent from flying my MA outside. If gives you a chance to learn control in a controlled environment.

Shelby · Nov 20, 2018

Thanks for replying. I have intentions of flying the MA above trees and going out of my sight. Is this Okay? Also, with the Tello can you fly it from room to room without visibly seeing the Tello?

Rockin2climb · Nov 20, 2018

Shelby said:
Thanks for replying. I have intentions of flying the MA above trees and going out of my sight. Is this Okay? Also, with the Tello can you fly it from room to room without visibly seeing the Tello?

When ever you fly your MA, you should ALWAYS fly it within VLOS! Please don't be one of those people who ruins the sport for everyone else because you don't abide by the rules!