DJI Phantom 3 SE Wifi FPV RC Quadcopter EUR460 incl shipping @Tomtop

judgefoozle · 20-07-2017 03:59PM

Thumbpilot wrote: »

Seeing that the SE is only available for the Chinese market are there any issues with....

I've a feeling this is the "Phantom 3 4K" that was released temporarily on the EU market but quickly pulled and was only then available in US and ASIA.

Well, almost is according to this site:
https://wetalkuav.com/dji-releases-new-old-drone-phantom-3-se-power-low-price/

McMurphy · 20-07-2017 04:31PM

judgefoozle wrote: »

You've to choose the EU Plug option, yours must be set to US - and it won't allow you to apply the code to the US version, only the EU one.

Once you apply the discount code it works out at €1025 / US$1139

Yeah that looked to be the issue alright.

Now showing up at $1139 which according to XE is €978.

Now, in layman's terms, is there any really good reasons why I shouldn't just get the Phantom SE, seems a hell of a lot cheaper

boardzz · 20-07-2017 04:40PM

This relies on wifi to stream the video which means the drone doesn't go anywhere near 4Km like the advanced or professional version.
This drone won't reach 1Km.

judgefoozle · 20-07-2017 04:47PM

What do you want one for? If for hobby/general interest and just to get an introduction, the Phantom 3 SE would be a great option, and make more sense financially. Just buy at the very least one extra battery.

It's bigger than the Mavic. But you can get backpacks to carry it around in it's 'ready to fly' setup.

McMurphy · 20-07-2017 05:15PM

boardzz wrote: »

This relies on wifi to stream the video which means the drone doesn't go anywhere near 4Km like the advanced or professional version.
This drone won't reach 1Km.

It's being advertised as having 4km range.

Main Features:
Latest entry-level quadcopter and the most cost-effective choice in Phantom 3 Series, comparable to Phantom 3 Professional.
Capable of offering you the thrilling but stable flight at a speed of 57km/h even in strong wind.
4km super long-distance control range and amplified WiFi signal for 4km long image transmission.
Equipped with 12MP 94-degree FOV camera to take 4K UHD videos and extremely sharp photos.
Vision Positioning system designed for hover accuracy indoors to complement the GPS system.
Intelligent flight functions such as Point of Interest, Course Lock, Automatic Hover, Automatic Return.

McMurphy · 20-07-2017 05:27PM

judgefoozle wrote: »

What do you want one for? If for hobby/general interest and just to get an introduction, the Phantom 3 SE would be a great option, and make more sense financially. Just buy at the very least one extra battery.

It's bigger than the Mavic. But you can get backpacks to carry it around in it's 'ready to fly' setup.

Yeah, mostly for the hobby /general interest side of things.

I live in an area of outstanding natural beauty, and Id love to get a done up in the sky for a different perspective.

There is also a wide array of wildlife in my area (deer/buzzards / hawks etc) which I would love to get footage of.

Also, I would like to get footage of a lake close by, would like to get the drone to do a complete loop / and or some distance across to get footage of the fishing boats etc.

That's why I was initially attracted to the Mavic. The 4km range it has would be perfect.

Inquitus · 20-07-2017 06:11PM

Must resist urge to buy!

Suckit · 20-07-2017 07:28PM

Rick Shaw wrote: »

Yeah, mostly for the hobby /general interest side of things.

I live in an area of outstanding natural beauty, and Id love to get a done up in the sky for a different perspective.

There is also a wide array of wildlife in my area (deer/buzzards / hawks etc) which I would love to get footage of.

Also, I would like to get footage of a lake close by, would like to get the drone to do a complete loop / and or some distance across to get footage of the fishing boats etc.

That's why I was initially attracted to the Mavic. The 4km range it has would be perfect.

The app has waypoints (You need to update the app after initial download to get the updates for the Phantom 3 SE ).
https://forum.dji.com/thread-30373-1-1.html
This is handy if you want to check out a radius of an area from where you will be standing - 1ft

to 1000 nautical miles
http://kml4earth.appspot.com/circlegen.html

McMurphy · 20-07-2017 08:11PM

Suckit wrote: »

The app has waypoints (You need to update the app after initial download to get the updates for the Phantom 3 SE).
https://forum.dji.com/thread-30373-1-1.html
This is handy if you want to check out a radius of an area from where you will be standing - 1ft to 1000 nautical miles
http://kml4earth.appspot.com/circlegen.html

So as I'm not going to be using this for professional photography (more messing around) do you reckon I'd be better off with the cheaper SE?

I'm getting confused now as to whether it has a 4km range or not.

Suckit · 20-07-2017 08:29PM

Rick Shaw wrote: »

Suckit wrote: »

The app has waypoints (You need to update the app after initial download to get the updates for the Phantom 3 SE).
https://forum.dji.com/thread-30373-1-1.html
This is handy if you want to check out a radius of an area from where you will be standing - 1ft to 1000 nautical miles
http://kml4earth.appspot.com/circlegen.html

So as I'm not going to be using this for professional photography (more messing around) do you reckon I'd be better off with the cheaper SE?

I'm getting confused now as to whether it has a 4km range or not.

4km in good conditions.
The 2nd last post in this thread says he has got 3.5km on it (only had it a short time when posted)
https://phantompilots.com/threads/new-affordable-drone-from-dji-called-phantom-3-se.108325/page-4

Some video footage here and along the side videos https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=erP7v2RLJCk

boardzz · 21-07-2017 12:25PM

Rick Shaw wrote: »

It's being advertised as having 4km range.

Yes that's what i'm concerned about. The controller it shows with it definitely does not have lightbridge which mean it can't go that distance.
Wifi has a range of less than 1km

21-07-2017 12:47PM

the range seems to be ok from reports - certainly 2.5 k to 3k in clear areas.

what I would be worried about are reports about delay (up to 5 secs) on video transmission for FPV flying.
This coupled with no obstacle avoidance means that it would be pretty easy to crash this flying by FPV.

judgefoozle · 21-07-2017 01:18PM

http://www.mydronesreview.com/2017/03/dji-phantom-3-se-review.html

4km Range on SE

21-07-2017 02:18PM

glasso wrote: »

the range seems to be ok from reports - certainly 2.5 k to 3k in clear areas.

what I would be worried about are reports about delay (up to 5 secs) on video transmission for FPV flying.
This coupled with no obstacle avoidance means that it would be pretty easy to crash this flying by FPV.

this could be down to the phone used at the screen receiver actually apparently.

ozmo · 22-07-2017 12:26AM

Full specs here: (Chinese only - so use Chromes built in translate option to read it)

http://www.dji.com/cn/phantom-3-se/info

soap1978 · 22-07-2017 02:37PM

Would the Moto g4 work with phantom 3 standard

judgefoozle · 22-07-2017 02:49PM

soap1978 wrote: »

Would the Moto g4 work with phantom 3 standard

I use the app on a g3 and g4 with the dji osmo and no issues.

ozmo · 22-07-2017 07:16PM

soap1978 wrote: »

Would the Moto g4 work with phantom 3 standard

The P3 standard was great last year but with this Phantom SE and the dji sparc at about the same price there are less reasons to get a P3 standard right now.

Thumbpilot · 22-07-2017 09:14PM

Thank you OP for the heads up on this deal - placed an order.

Was about to get a P3S but this one is :cool:

jdeez · 22-07-2017 09:40PM

Said I'd stay off the booze tonight and save a few quid, ended up buying a drone

Thanks for the bargin OP.

SteM · 22-07-2017 09:44PM

Isn't there some issue where drones heavier than 1kg have to be registered here. Does anyone bother doing it?

AdamB · 23-07-2017 07:32AM

There's quite a few rules and regs for drone use in Ireland and the more popular UAV's become, more stringent regs and policing can be expected. Resposible use and having a thorouogh knowlege of the regulations is probably the only way to keep minimal regs. I think you have to complete a training course in the UK now and their regulation are getting tougher by the week.
All pilots should at the least be faniliar with this website:
https://www.iaa.ie/general-aviation/drones/drone-regulations-guidance
https://www.iaa.ie/general-aviation/drones

Suckit · 23-07-2017 11:30PM

Fot anybody that has the Mavic, The DJI Mavic Part 26 11.4V 3830mAh Battery is on sale on Tomtop for €59.99
https://www.tomtop.com/dji-other-parts-1121/p-rm7901.html

_dof_ · 24-07-2017 09:57PM

BTW Suckit, where did you find out about the original codes, some email distribution list or jsut found them on the website??

Suckit · 24-07-2017 10:22PM

_dof_ wrote: »

BTW Suckit, where did you find out about the original codes, some email distribution list or jsut found them on the website??

Bit of both.
I saw a couple of codes in email that was in my promotions folder in gmail. Sometimes i read them when i am bored.
Then i saw a similar promotion on slickdeals.net in the forum (it was not hot) and followed a couple of links that led me to here https://couponfollow.com/site/tomtop.com
One set of codes came from there and the original promotion was in my email.

The Undecided One · 25-07-2017 05:01PM

Has anybody got their cashback applied yet? Just wondering hiw long did it take for you. Thanks

judgefoozle · 28-07-2017 09:40AM

If there's anyone who has received their drone and had a chance to register it with DJI, could you let us know how it went?

Have seen a recent post on the Tomtop site from a Spanish buyer about there being no warranty as it's not from a registered reseller.

Be good to know if same story in Ireland

McMurphy · 30-07-2017 01:54PM

judgefoozle wrote: »

If there's anyone who has received their drone and had a chance to register it with DJI, could you let us know how it went?

Have seen a recent post on the Tomtop site from a Spanish buyer about there being no warranty as it's not from a registered reseller.

Be good to know if same story in Ireland

Anyone else had any issues with theirs?

_dof_ · 30-07-2017 04:13PM

I didn't know I had to register it, is there somewhere on the site to do that registration?
I did but the DJI care package and that was accepted.

Thumbpilot · 30-07-2017 10:58PM

Has anybody got their cashback applied yet? Just wondering hiw long did it take for you. Thanks

My Topcashback dashboard is saying I have not made any purchases from Tomtop so I guess my cash back is gone elsewhere.

I have registered a claim and will find out where it went.

Is anyone else's dashboard showing the purchase amount and cashback pending?

DJI Phantom 3 SE Wifi FPV RC Quadcopter EUR460 incl shipping @Tomtop

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