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

ozmo · 05-03-2018 02:08PM

Damo 2k9 wrote: »

Would love to hear this also, im selling my P3A at the minute to fund a Mavic Air, but now a bit worried after the distance queries.

Interested too in hearing from someone with one - but all the reviews say range is still very impressive even in the EU.

Real world battery life is more an question for me... I think Ill wait a couple weeks see what the Mavic 2 is like..

Damo 2k9 · 05-03-2018 03:03PM

ozmo wrote: »

Interested too in hearing from someone with one - but all the reviews say range is still very impressive even in the EU.

Real world battery life is more an question for me... I think Ill wait a couple weeks see what the Mavic 2 is like..

Struggling moving this P3A, absolutely love it but the size of it is too big for travelling with, main reason for getting the air. Whens the Mavic 2 being announced?

ozmo · 05-03-2018 04:05PM

Damo 2k9 wrote: »

Whens the Mavic 2 being announced?

Thought it was to be march 22 - but it looks like its slipped to June

Also - below suggests it will be larger and more expensive than the Current mavic - so air is looking more favourable to me for my upgrade needs right now.

The latest rumor on the DJI Mavic Pro II (or Mavic Pro 2) is that it may be delayed until late spring, i.e. June.... was in three weeks from now (March 22nd).

UPDATED RUMORED SPECS OF THE MAVIC PRO II
It will be substantially larger than the current Mavic Pro
Upgraded propulsion with larger motors (slightly smaller than current Phantom 4)
33-minute flight time. Maybe longer (current Mavic Pro has 27-minute and Platinum 30-minute flight time).
It will have ‘quiet’ propellers
1″ CMOS sensor (current Mavic Pro has 1/2.3” CMOS sensor) with 28mm lens.
No mechanical shutter (like phantom pro has)
Variable iris/aperture F2.8-F11
Newly designed 3-axis gimbal.
Infrared 3D sensing to avoid obstacles even in the dark
It will have an improved vision processing system, faster than Mavic Air
Binocular rear vision obstacle avoidance sensors.
The same design of remote control as old Mavic Pro but drastically improved
Will use OcuSync.
Video transmission frequency is unknown.
Improved agility and precision.
Expected to outperform current Phantom 4 Pro.
Expected price point: $1299 USD or more. The FlyMore combo will be more expensive.

https://dronedj.com/2018/03/02/the-dji-mavic-pro-ii-may-be-delayed-until-late-spring/

McMurphy · 05-03-2018 04:15PM

Fanny **** wrote: »

Hi all

Finally bit the bullet and bought a mavic. Can people share their delivery experiences, I have the following since 20/02 and the tracking number isn't found on the likes of 17 Track or with DHL.

Spoke to someone on TomTop live chat and it was a waste of time.

When did you order it?

Fanny Wank · 05-03-2018 07:48PM

Johnny Dogs wrote: »

When did you order it?

15/02

Dispatched on 20/02

Tracking as per the pic posted

ozmo · 05-03-2018 07:54PM

Fanny **** wrote: »

15/02
Dispatched on 20/02

If i'm calcing that right - its only been 10 or 11 days in transit...
Says will take 12 days... I would imagine another few days on top of that before Id get worried.

I frequently just buy from Amazon uk now because I hate this weeks waiting if it will arrive or not - prices are sometimes close

dreading Brexit

when there will be import tax, vat and customs charges...

Zimmerframe · 06-03-2018 12:03AM

ozmo wrote: »

I frequently just buy from Amazon uk
dreading Brexit when there will be import tax, vat and customs charges...

If that happens, you just buy from any of the EU Amazon's or better still use

http://www.curiua.com

search for what you want and buy from the cheapest Amazon. Sometimes there is a massive price difference from effectively different parts of the same shop.

McMurphy · 06-03-2018 08:07AM

Zimmerframe wrote: »

If that happens, you just buy from any of the EU Amazon's or better still use

http://www.curiua.com

search for what you want and buy from the cheapest Amazon. Sometimes there is a massive price difference from effectively different parts of the same shop.

Never used that site before, but they have a link to mavic fly more combo for 800 odd euro, that is about 500 less than what's on Amazon for the same bundle.

http://www.curiua.com/go/d_B2Ly83L3JvdmVyLzEvNzEwLTUzNDgxLTE5MjU1LTAvMT9mZjM9MiZ0b29saWQ9MTAwNDEmY2FtcGlkPTUzMzc3NjE3NTUmY3VzdG9taWQ9JmxnZW89MSZ2ZWN0b3JpZD0yMjk1MDgmaXRlbT0yNzMwODM3ODk3ODA

It's also a similar price to what many of us got from tomtop back around the opening post.

ozmo · 06-03-2018 12:06PM

Johnny Dogs wrote: »

Never used that site before, but they have a link to mavic fly more combo for 800 odd euro, that is about 500 less than what's on Amazon for the same bundle.

For me that just opening an ebay link to a used Mavic Pro (not flymore) for 840 euros.

I tried to some searches on that site myself - and most didnt work ("cannot display price") but the mavic pro flymore its showing now a lowest price of Euros 1238.74 (+ postage)

McMurphy · 06-03-2018 01:14PM

ozmo wrote: »

For me that just opening an ebay link to a used Mavic Pro (not flymore) for 840 euros.

I tried to some searches on that site myself - and most didnt work ("cannot display price") but the mavic pro flymore its showing now a lowest price of Euros 1238.74 (+ postage)

Try this one. https://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/DJI-MAVIC-PRO-4K-Camera-Fly-More-Combo-CASE-CAR-CHARGER-2-EXTRA-BATTERIES/332425901016?_trkparms=aid=222007&algo=SIM.MBE&ao=1&asc=20150313114020&meid=43b224f2d0da49e985c37fec2c640d2b&pid=100338&rk=7&rkt=30&sd=273083789780&itm=332425901016&_trksid=p2141725.c100338.m3726&_mwBanner=1

Pretty solid feedback.

€890?

ozmo · 06-03-2018 03:28PM

Johnny Dogs wrote: »

Try this one. Pretty solid feedback.
€890?

Yeah - but its still not amazon (or somewhere else with a good return policy and insured, fast secure shipping like amazon)

- plus there will be vat etc to pay on that price as it's in the states
(Item location: Meriden, Connecticut, United States).

McMurphy · 06-03-2018 03:40PM

ozmo wrote: »

Yeah - but its still not amazon (or somewhere else with a good return policy and insured, fast secure shipping like amazon)

- plus there will be vat etc to pay on that price as it's in the states
(Item location: Meriden, Connecticut, United States).

Yeah, the site in question was given as an alternative to amazon.

Zimmerframe wrote: »

If that happens, you just buy from any of the EU Amazon's or better still use

http://www.curiua.com

search for what you want and buy from the cheapest Amazon. Sometimes there is a massive price difference from effectively different parts of the same shop.

As regards vat, surely it's possible to escape vat from the states if you know some one over there?

I mean surely if your family member posts you a birthday gift it's not liable for vat?

Jlayay · 08-03-2018 02:25PM

Peter (famous drone flyer in Holland) got 3.5 km with his mavic air and stock antennas. Keep in mind he is flying it in a relatively free area.

Max I've gotten is 2 km on my Phantom 3 SE

thunderbolt · 09-03-2018 05:13PM

Got the for DJI Mavic Air Fly More Combo for €734 from Maplin today as they're having their liquidation sale!

ozmo · 09-03-2018 05:29PM

thunderbolt wrote: »

Got the for DJI Mavic Air Fly More Combo for €734 from Maplin today as they're having their liquidation sale!

Blanch or town?

thunderbolt · 09-03-2018 05:41PM

Blanch. Mary St. didn't have any. I'd keep an eye online and ring up. I think I got the last one but they might have the standard (non-Fly More) ones in stock.

Damo 2k9 · 09-03-2018 09:55PM

thunderbolt wrote: »

Blanch. Mary St. didn't have any. I'd keep an eye online and ring up. I think I got the last one but they might have the standard (non-Fly More) ones in stock.

I take it it was the last one?

thunderbolt · 09-03-2018 10:31PM

Damo 2k9 wrote: »

I take it it was the last one?

Yep, afraid so.

Damo 2k9 · 09-03-2018 10:37PM

thunderbolt wrote: »

Yep, afraid so.

Delighted someone got it to actually use it, and not resell it!!

Enjoy it mate, even if I am severely jealous! :pac:

ozozo · 09-03-2018 11:04PM

I'm very tempted to buy the mavic air fly more combo. Where is the best place to buy it atm with a good after sale customer support? (living in Ireland)

DJI's website
amazon uk
camera shops like conns or camera.ie?

Damo 2k9 · 09-03-2018 11:14PM

ozozo wrote: »

I'm very tempted to buy the mavic air fly more combo. Where is the best place to buy it atm with a good after sale customer support? (living in Ireland)

DJI's website
amazon uk
camera shops like conns or camera.ie?

I was going to go with the DJI website when I ever sell this P3A :rolleyes:
I was thinking that even if I have an issue with the Air if I bought it in camera.ie then theyd redirect me to DJI regardless?

ozmo · 12-03-2018 05:27PM

Got a good deal on a Mavic Air - so went with it.

Summary: And the range issues are not unfounded in CE land unfortunately...

Out of the box - first flights had me worried with a very unimpressive 200m etc. before I got signal warning and disconnections - reminding me of why I sold my Phantom 3S.
The signal quality was showing 100% Red bad signal on all 2.4Ghz bands - which just couldn't be true.

Updated all the firmwares - reset everything - tweeks to forced it to use 2.4G - and the signal is improved now - I can get a bit further now - but not nearly as good as the Mavic Pro or Phantom 4 for the same locations (flying out into open fields but some wifi noise maybe from housing behind to my back).

The new features on the Mavic Air are amazing though - I like how when it loses signal it retraces its steps rather than fly home straight. The Video quality is I think better than the Mavic Pro (although video is a letterboxed size in all formats rather than full screen). Air time is ok, enough - but I need to get a second battery.

overall - Amazing for its size - but having used other DJI drones - I'm not sure right now if I'd like it as my only drone...

Fanny Wank · 12-03-2018 11:10PM

Fanny **** wrote: »

Hi all

Finally bit the bullet and bought a mavic. Can people share their delivery experiences, I have the following since 20/02 and the tracking number isn't found on the likes of 17 Track or with DHL.

Spoke to someone on TomTop live chat and it was a waste of time.

Now have an update, supposedly in Hamburg, only took 3 weeks.......

Anyone any experience of how long it takes from there?

Fanny Wank · 13-03-2018 11:01AM

Fanny **** wrote: »

Now have an update, supposedly in Hamburg, only took 3 weeks.......

Anyone any experience of how long it takes from there?

Getting excited......

Would be great to get it just in time for a long weekend but no idea if that's in any way gonna happen

ozmo · 13-03-2018 11:35AM

Getting excited......

Would be great to get it just in time for a long weekend but no idea if that's in any way gonna happen

It was a Mavic Pro you have on the way wasn't it? Thats a really nice drone...

Flys perfect out of the box - Some mavic specific things maybe to look out for is to make sure the camera focus to auto center focus or with the latest updates you can set it to infinity - and set the Sharpness to +1 to get the best quality videos that will always be in focus. And learn how to land on your hand so you don't have to put your nice shiney mavic on the ground

Fanny Wank · 13-03-2018 12:31PM

ozmo wrote: »

It was a Mavic Pro you have on the way wasn't it? Thats a really nice drone

Yes - like a child on Xmas night right now!

bromley52 · 13-03-2018 01:08PM

Fanny **** wrote: »

Yes - like a child on Xmas night right now!

I'm thinking of getting one as well. Where did you get yours from?

Fanny Wank · 13-03-2018 01:40PM

bromley52 wrote: »

I'm thinking of getting one as well. Where did you get yours from?

Tomtop. Got a good chunk back with TopCashBack (around 11%)

smokingman · 13-03-2018 04:59PM

Fanny **** wrote: »

Yes - like a child on Xmas night right now!

You won't be disappointed. Have mine a few months now and I've never paid more attention to weather forecasts since, just gagging to send it up at any opportunity.
I bring it everywhere and have taken a rial shots of nearly all my friends houses to turn into framed pictures for them.

Fanny Wank · 16-03-2018 10:25AM

Fanny **** wrote: »

Getting excited......

Would be great to get it just in time for a long weekend but no idea if that's in any way gonna happen

No movement since the 13th which is disappointing. Hoped I'd have it for the long weekend

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

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