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

Skippy along · 01-09-2017 01:01AM

https://www.google.ie/amp/s/www.macrumors.com/2017/08/31/dji-new-mavic-pro-phantom-4-drones/amp/#ampshare=https://www.macrumors.com/2017/08/31/dji-new-mavic-pro-phantom-4-drones/

More info here.

01-09-2017 03:13AM

ozmo wrote: »

Most flyaways with mavics are pilot error- you need give them time to lock onto a good satelite signal before you take off or they wont know where to return to.

I dont think a mavic will suit your requirments of getting up very quick(takes a few minutes), being able to throw it around and not care where it crash lands.

The gimbol is quite delicate compared to other drones like the spark,phantoms, parrot or bebop, they take time to setup and packaway and they are heavy enough you wouldnt want to be flippant about the possibility of crashing into property or people.

Well in fairness, it'd be rare that they'd actually collide with anything, but it has happened. Obviously i do my best to take good care of them but at the end of the day when you're using them under time pressure and such you have to be swift with them and unfortunately a hard landing or a tip against a wall will happen now and again.

In fairness to the bebop, it is pretty tough.

Is there any drone you (or anyone) could recommend? I love the bebop, it's just the camera quality is poor, especially in comparison to the pic of the GOFFS sign that was posted a few posts back. That pic is like a 4k TV and my bebop is an old 1980s yoke with the antenna on top. Worlds apart.

ozmo · 01-09-2017 03:18AM

Deleted User wrote: »

Are you familiar with drones or DJI stuff etc?

..it's easy for them to take a battering..

.. watching it crash land and break, or fly away ..- at least with my €300 Bebop i can shrug my shoulders and move on with my life).

Most flyaways with Mavics etc. are pilot error- you need give them time to lock onto a good satelite signal before you take off or they wont know where to return to.

I don't think a Mavic will suit your requirements of getting up very quick, being able to throw it around and not care where it crash lands.

It takes me a few minutes to assemble, check everything and power up- and in winter there is an extra imu warmup step.

The gimbol is quite delicate compared to other drones like the spark,phantoms, parrot or bebop, they take time to setup and packaway and they are heavy enough you wouldn't want to be flippant about the possibility of crashing it into property or people.

ozmo · 01-09-2017 03:39AM

Deleted User wrote: »

Is there any drone you (or anyone) could recommend? I love the bebop, it's just the camera quality is poor, especially in comparison to the pic of the GOFFS sign that was posted a few posts back. That pic is like a 4k TV and my bebop is an old 1980s yoke with the antenna on top. Worlds apart.

If I was using it for business - I'm starting the process to get myself certified and do it right - and for choice of a drone - the Mavic is great and super portable so I use it mostly - but for professional work where image quality is really important - I find the Phantom 4 has a slightly sharper picture than the Mavic - so Id go for for that or better a Phantom 4 Pro. More cumbersome and Expensive - but if it was for paid work then maybe worth it.
But I would consider it lucky for any DJI drone (other than the robust spark) to survive any crash well - its just not the way you fly them.

tedpan · 01-09-2017 07:54AM

Tzardine wrote:

Saw that. And apparently they are backwards compatible so you can fit the new props to the old mavic and get the benefits.

Some of the benefit.. the speed controllers are the main reason for noise reduction. I suppose we'll have to wait and see in reviews.

tedpan · 01-09-2017 08:02AM

Deleted User wrote:

Is there any drone you (or anyone) could recommend? I love the bebop, it's just the camera quality is poor, especially in comparison to the pic of the GOFFS sign that was posted a few posts back. That pic is like a 4k TV and my bebop is an old 1980s yoke with the antenna on top. Worlds apart.

Have a look at the Xiaomi Mi Drone 4K. There's a thread on boards in the models and bargain threads. For some reason I can't post links from the boards app. There's some footage I uploaded of it too. It's 385euro at the moment

seannash · 01-09-2017 08:29AM

Just saw on gizchina that this discount code offers another $80 of the already discounted spark flymore combo
I went through to checkout and with the spark currently being $567 on tomtop already, with this discount included it brings it o under €500.

That's incredibly cheap for the flymore combo.i paid €610 2 weeks ago.

Discount code CSTRM0070

Jlayay · 01-09-2017 08:32AM

Very difficult to crash DJI drones in my opinion since everything is so automated. Has GPS lock, return to home, and more expensive models have crash avoidance. As long as you are being reasonable with the controls and have a home point recorded before you take off a crash is very unlikely. More likely to crash low-end quadcopters without such automation.

R777B · 01-09-2017 08:44AM

Has anyone gotten Dji Care Refresh? Or has anyone heard good or bad things about it?

Am I right in thinking that you can only get it for 12 months and after that you cant renew it?

SteM · 01-09-2017 10:49AM

seannash wrote: »

Just saw on gizchina that this discount code offers another $80 of the already discounted spark flymore combo
I went through to checkout and with the spark currently being $567 on tomtop already, with this discount included it brings it o under €500.

That's incredibly cheap for the flymore combo.i paid €610 2 weeks ago.

Discount code CSTRM0070

The gizchina link is to the tomtop site which it's not the flymore combo. It's the drone and controller without the other items included in the flymore combo.

seannash · 01-09-2017 11:13AM

SteM wrote: »

The gizchina link is to the tomtop site which it's not the flymore combo. It's the drone and controller without the other items included in the flymore combo.

Ah okay!!! Was thinking it's insanely cheap alright

McMurphy · 01-09-2017 07:19PM

took my mavic up tbe wicklow mountains yesterday afternoon, and it really displayed its range capabilities. 20,000ft flight distance.

never even came close to maxing its range limit, even at that distance.

my only gripe is the screen visibility with sun glare. it really is a pain in tbe butt. :mad:

Fanny Wank · 01-09-2017 07:55PM

Any reason not to buy the Mavic with US plug for $909 with so many 5% vouchers knocking around rather than the EU version for $899 per the OP?

McMurphy · 01-09-2017 08:33PM

Rick Shaw wrote: »

took my mavic up tbe wicklow mountains yesterday afternoon, and it really displayed its range capabilities. 20,000ft flight distance.

never even came close to maxing its range limit, even at that distance.

my only gripe is the screen visibility with sun glare. it really is a pain in tbe butt. :mad:

edit.

heres a video of the flight.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z8Beqjc8UKU

_dof_ · 01-09-2017 10:44PM

Since Rick is kindly sharing, I'll share too

THis is a video taken at Torc waterfall in Killarney with the Mavic.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HKY-b8ZVVg4

It's not as smooth as I'd like, and I forgot to focus for the first shot, but not too bad an effort for an early attempt.

ozmo · 02-09-2017 12:15AM

Rick Shaw wrote: »

my only gripe is the screen visibility with sun glare. it really is a pain in tbe butt. :mad:

Free Remote Sun Shade in every Mavic box
Well... some assembly required...

https://m.youtube.com/watch?feature=youtu.be&v=LGTbxy3Y8lg

McMurphy · 04-09-2017 02:11PM

_dof_ wrote: »

Since Rick is kindly sharing, I'll share too

THis is a video taken at Torc waterfall in Killarney with the Mavic.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HKY-b8ZVVg4

It's not as smooth as I'd like, and I forgot to focus for the first shot, but not too bad an effort for an early attempt.

I think it's fantastic. Only thing missing is an epic soundtrack.

2smiggy · 04-09-2017 03:08PM

2017-09-02 07:50 GB, Barking, Arrival Scan
2017-09-01 21:13 NL, Utrecht, Departure Scan
2017-09-01 19:54 NL, Utrecht, Origin Scan
2017-08-26 02:33 NL, Order Processed: Ready for UPS

can't be too long now hopefully !!!

Tzardine · 04-09-2017 03:36PM

2smiggy wrote: »

2017-09-02 07:50 GB, Barking, Arrival Scan
2017-09-01 21:13 NL, Utrecht, Departure Scan
2017-09-01 19:54 NL, Utrecht, Origin Scan
2017-08-26 02:33 NL, Order Processed: Ready for UPS

can't be too long now hopefully !!!

I got an email this morning with a UPS tracking number. It is the first tracking information I have received.

Tracking number just shows that a label has been created.No other information.

Does this mean that it is in NL ?

R777B · 04-09-2017 03:46PM

Tzardine wrote: »

I got an email this morning with a UPS tracking number. It is the first tracking information I have received.

Tracking number just shows that a label has been created.No other information.

Does this mean that it is in NL ?

No that just means that UPS have received the information about your package. For most of us it was at least 5 days after that before the package actually arrived in the Netherlands, and then it takes another 3/4 before it gets to Ireland.

Tzardine · 04-09-2017 03:47PM

R777B wrote: »

No that just means that UPS have received the information about your package. For most of us it was at least 5 days after that before the package actually arrived in the Netherlands, and then it takes another 3/4 before it gets to Ireland.

Lol ok I can ease off the F5 button so, thanks.

McMurphy · 04-09-2017 09:36PM

Ireland by Mavic.

https://vimeo.com/232022550

bloodless_coup · 05-09-2017 10:50AM

I ordered the Mavic Pro and it arrived as expected with pre-paid customs.

I also ordered 2 extra batteries separately from tomtop and see that after the initial carrier it has arrived with An Post, and the current status of the package is "ITEM SENT TO CUSTOMS". Looking at tomtop website it seems the pre-paid customs on the Mavic is the exception to the rule. If I do have to pay customs, i'm wondering how they'll contact me.

I've ordered another Mavic and this time paid for expedited delivery....but it looks like it's going to take longer to arrive than the first one did...which is disappointing!

Thebeast078 · 05-09-2017 11:04AM

doylefe wrote: »

I ordered the Mavic Pro and it arrived as expected with pre-paid customs.

I also ordered 2 extra batteries separately from tomtop and see that after the initial carrier it has arrived with An Post, and the current status of the package is "ITEM SENT TO CUSTOMS". Looking at tomtop website it seems the pre-paid customs on the Mavic is the exception to the rule. If I do have to pay customs, i'm wondering how they'll contact me.

I've ordered another Mavic and this time paid for expedited delivery....but it looks like it's going to take longer to arrive than the first one did...which is disappointing!

I ordered the mavic with the hard case. Got an email this morning saying they do not deliver and the order will be cancelled. Contacted them saying I already received a spark without any issue. My order is currently on hold. Funny thing is I ordered a spare battery which is dispatched, no point without the bloody drone to use it with........

creativedrinker · 05-09-2017 12:03PM

For anyone who got extra batteries, have you been tracking the package through a certain site? I've tried different tracker sites but none are showing up the tracking code as legit.

I hope the weather improves a bit, haven't gotten much use from the spark yet

Suckit · 05-09-2017 04:32PM

creativedrinker wrote: »

For anyone who got extra batteries, have you been tracking the package through a certain site? I've tried different tracker sites but none are showing up the tracking code as legit.

I hope the weather improves a bit, haven't gotten much use from the spark yet

Try one of these
https://www.17track.net/en
https://en.trackitonline.ru/
https://www.packagetrackr.com/

McMurphy · 06-09-2017 08:12AM

My Mavic went a bit mental yesterday.

First the dji app wouldn't let me take off until I linked a number to the drone which had to be a mainland China number, which would then be text to be provided with a code.

Seems this has happened others after entering the simulator in the app (which I did) got resolved by clearing data/wiping cache and logging in again.

Secondly the drone itself was giving me warnings that the forward and rear sensor visualising systems needed to be calibrated, hence me having to download dji assist to the laptop and then point the drone at the laptop screen for a few minutes, then point the drones belly (for the downward facing cameras) and rinse and repeat.

All in all it was straightforward enough, but still was a pretty random bug. I last had it up in the air on Saturday with no problems and a pretty simple insignificant flight, so unsure w hy things needed to be recalibrated.

But anyways. All's good again.

2smiggy · 06-09-2017 08:40AM

arrival scan in Dublin at 2.44 am this morning, wondering what the chances of getting to me in Cork today ?

edit: that's actually the departure scan from Dublin at 2.44 am

Fanny Wank · 06-09-2017 08:43AM

Fanny **** wrote: »

Any reason not to buy the Mavic with US plug for $909 with so many 5% vouchers knocking around rather than the EU version for $899 per the OP?

Bump.....

Anyone?

tedpan · 06-09-2017 09:44AM

doylefe wrote:

I also ordered 2 extra batteries separately from tomtop and see that after the initial carrier it has arrived with An Post, and the current status of the package is "ITEM SENT TO CUSTOMS". Looking at tomtop website it seems the pre-paid customs on the Mavic is the exception to the rule. If I do have to pay customs, i'm wondering how they'll contact me.

I thought Tomtop covers customs???

What's your opinion on this 'Suckit'? Do Tomtop show evidence that they've paid the duty anywhere?

I had the same when ordering a battery from banggood. Its a really annoying slow process.

It arrives in Ireland, says sent to customs for 3 days. Then you'll get a letter in the post asking you for the PayPal receipt or invoice from the seller.
You then have to send an email to the customs officer with the reference and evidence. Three days later the postman will arrive, asking for money.

There's a 10 euro service charge, plus any VAT. There is also import duty once it goes over a certain value(150e, I think)

So on a 70euro battery, while trying to save, I had to fork out nearly 30 quid in charges.

Good luck..

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

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