Quadcopter/Drone Thread

[Alwyn Swart]

Good day guys,

I'm playing around with the idea of buying a drone, been reading a bit and doing a bit of research but nothing beats a good old user review.

The obvious choice for me is the Mavic Pro, but that is my uneducated opinion... What do you guys say?

Will be using it for a bit of novice photography and just playing around...

The Mavic seems to be everything fitted into one small unit... Yes, no?

 

[skinndeep]

Good day guys,

I'm playing around with the idea of buying a drone, been reading a bit and doing a bit of research but nothing beats a good old user review.

The obvious choice for me is the Mavic Pro, but that is my uneducated opinion... What do you guys say?

Will be using it for a bit of novice photography and just playing around...

The Mavic seems to be everything fitted into one small unit... Yes, no?

I have had nothing but joy from my mavic pro

 

[Alwyn Swart]

Thanks for the reply skinndeep, do one normally buy a extra battery or two from the get go, as the battery will allow you just more than 25 min flight time, probably how long I'm going to take to build up courage to move the analog stick on the remote

 

[RanzB]

Thanks for the reply skinndeep, do one normally buy a extra battery or two from the get go, as the battery will allow you just more than 25 min flight time, probably how long I'm going to take to build up courage to move the analog stick on the remote

The Fly More option is worth it in my opinion.

 

[SirFooK'nG]

So I have barely touched my Mavic Pro (Flymore Combo), probably 10 flights since Jan (when I received it). I'm open to reasonable offers if anyone wants to purchase it. I just don't get the time....

FYI: I purchased a skin file to cut my own stickers. If I find the darned file, will chuck that in for free. BTW currently the Mavic is in Green livery at the moment.

 

[BouncyNinja]

Im looking at getting a DJI , just not sure which one, at first i was all with the phantom 4, but now i see the Spark, and its not too bad either..

 

[prod]

Im looking at getting a DJI , just not sure which one, at first i was all with the phantom 4, but now i see the Spark, and its not too bad either..

No love for the Mavic?

 

[BouncyNinja]

No love for the Mavic?

Willing to give it a go

 

[skeptic_SA]

This special: https://www.droneworld.co.za/product/red-arrow/

Was R7K - Now R3K for those keen.

 

[RanzB]

So I have barely touched my Mavic Pro (Flymore Combo), probably 10 flights since Jan (when I received it). I'm open to reasonable offers if anyone wants to purchase it.

What price are you looking for?

 

[SirFooK'nG]

What price are you looking for?

more than a new non fly more but obviously less than a new fly more .... new is R25,595.00. Additional accessories I have are:

molded gimbal shield


small cell sun shield


extended feet

 

[RanzB]

 

[Jet-Fighter7700]

This special: https://www.droneworld.co.za/product/red-arrow/

Was R7K - Now R3K for those keen.

still shows 7k on the site now,
is there some code to use?

 

[prod]

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Those are nice Randhir!

 

[RanzB]

Thanks @prOd

 

[Dom1n8tr1x]

Does anyone here have a DJI Spark? I'm looking for something that can do aerial photography without breaking the bank.

 

[remus786]

Same here, I wanna import but duties push the price up to what a Mavic will land.

 

[Dom1n8tr1x]

Well, after watching some videos about the Spark and seeing what new features the latest software update brings I might just be visiting my local Kloppers tomorrow. Only one thing that's a bit concerning about the Spark is the relatively high number of drones that just drop to the ground. I will do some more reading up on this issue before making a final decision to purchase.

 

[Rocco1]

Anyone have a Phantom 4 pro?
And use it with automated software? like litchi etc

 

[airborne]

The image quality of the spark just doesn't seem worth it, I'd rather save a bit and get a Mavic Pro, that thing delivers the goods.