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DJI Mavic Pro

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  • #102
    ozmo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,876 ✭✭✭ozmo


    There is a cheaper drone on the way maybe this month - the DJI Spark - but not much information as to what it actually is - could be a racing drone or a selfie camera.
    https://techcrunch.com/2017/04/06/the-leaked-dji-spark-looks-to-be-the-mavic-pros-little-bother/
    spark-002-1.jpg?w=600

    “Roll it back”



  • #103
    Sterling Archer
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,252 ✭✭✭Sterling Archer


    My 2c is it's a selfie drone working on a Phone controller via wifi connection


  • #104
    yoshimitsu
    Registered Users Posts: 540 ✭✭✭yoshimitsu


    Wanton wrote: »
    As it stands there is no cheaper place to get them. There seems to be an agreed price in place.

    €1499 for the flymore and €1199 for the drone only package.

    I bought mine from radioncontrollershop.ie, based near Rathcoole. They have them in stock a fair bit now.

    I also stumped up for the refresh package as I am hearing its taking a very very long time for even approved repair shops to get parts if your drone is crashed.

    I wouldn't think there is going to be any kind of updated version for some time yet. The demand for the Mavic is still so great, and they have just released their FPV googles etc.

    I would think they will just want to catch up on current demand and iron out the quality control issues.

    BTW, got mine 3 weeks ago, 71 flights, 25km later... LOVING IT!!

    Do you know of any issues in ordering it from the official DJI website? They sell the Mavic Pro Fly More kit for $1,299 incl shipping, VAT and customs duty (according to their FAQ page). at current exchange rates its circa €1200


  • #105
    Denisoftus
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 757 ✭✭✭Denisoftus


    No issues to buy on official site, apart from you won't be able to claim the VAT back (if you are business and buying it for business reasons), rather then that its very straight forward. I got mine on official site, shipped next day, arrived from UK 3 days later. Payment was also hassle free.


  • #106
    bemak
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 901 ✭✭✭bemak


    Was going to take the plunge on one of these. Are they worth the money in people's opinion? I'd say they're great for the first few spins but does it wear thin after a while? The alternative is to upgrade my 450D to the 80D - might be a better investment. Im only an enthusiast in terms of use.


  • #107
    yoshimitsu
    Registered Users Posts: 540 ✭✭✭yoshimitsu


    yoshimitsu wrote: »
    Do you know of any issues in ordering it from the official DJI website? They sell the Mavic Pro Fly More kit for $1,299 incl shipping, VAT and customs duty (according to their FAQ page). at current exchange rates its circa €1200

    Just to correct my #fakenews post above... the USD figures are correct but like most established consumer electronics companies DJI has different pricing for different markets. So you wont be able to avail of that price ordering from Ireland (or actually anywhere in the Euro area). The price here is the official €1,499 for the FlyMore kit.

    What I was able to do though was to get a 10% discount code under the Education program. All you need is access to a .edu email address which I have as an alum of my old University. It didnt matter that the email ended in @alum.xxx.edu, they still gave the 10% coupon. There are some dodgy sites that sell .edu email addressed but cant vouch for them. Just find a friend or the son/daughter of a friend who goes to school/Uni and use their email to get the code and place the order. You can then change the email address associated with the account. The best thing is that the coupon is valid for 2 uses over 6 months so there is some time to get those DJI Goggles!!
    So armed with that "huge treasure chest" (=good excuse) I took the plunge! I ordered the MP Flymore kit, DJI Care package & Prop Guards all for €1,470, a saving of €160! Hopefully I'll get it before Thurs as I'm going to Italy for the weekend and would like to bring it along as I'll be in the countryside.
    Question(s) to the more experience pilots:
    1. are the ND filter set worth the money (€39)? Are they cheaper/better elsewhere?
    2. I'll be reading the manual over and over in the next few days; have checked a few tutorials on firmware updates and pre-flight calibration/tests. Any other tip before my first flight? I've flown cheap, manual (ATTI-mode) quads before so I've got a bit of practice but any suggestion appreciated.


  • #108
    Sterling Archer
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,252 ✭✭✭Sterling Archer


    giphy.gif

    I got very brave over the weekend

    Source video
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S4Oi_1hoi84


  • #109
    CelticRambler
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,890 ✭✭✭CelticRambler


    Great to see a clip that isn't a banal panoramic shot of "amazing scenery" from 1000 feet above ground!

    And that also settles my earlier doubts about flying under solid structures rather than over them. Thanks!


  • #110
    Sterling Archer
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,252 ✭✭✭Sterling Archer


    CelticRambler wrote: »
    Great to see a clip that isn't a banal panoramic shot of "amazing scenery" from 1000 feet above ground!

    And that also settles my earlier doubts about flying under solid structures rather than over them. Thanks!

    Happy to help, my favourite shots are "dolly" like shops along the ground, the Mavic is well able for it


  • #111
    St. Leibowitz
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 349 ✭✭St. Leibowitz


    Scruff wrote: »
    Just got myself one, cant wait to give it a go this weekend!!
    Anyone go for the Care Refresh from dji or any kind of insurance?

    I got care refresh and I'm (sorta) glad I did. Got hung up in a tree. No damage. That happened when it fell out of the tree and one of the rear arms broke.

    The repair process is horrible. Opening a ticket, getting a shipping label and shipping was painless, but they did come back to query the address and requested an Eircode, although they didn't need one when I bought the drone. Takes five (working) days to be UPS'd to the Netherlands. Goes by road. It was received, and I got a proof of delivery. Then I waited. After a week, it was processed. Supposed to take two days for damage evaluation. Took a week. They then moved the ticket to the quote stage, and the ticket says that a quote has been emailed to me. It hasn't. That was days ago. Finally got through to a chat agent on their support page last night. She said that the repair team were escalating the issuing of the quote. Still haven't received it.
    Emails to support are not answered. Even Virgin Media have better support than dji. But I suppose it's better than writing it off.


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  • #112
    bemak
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 901 ✭✭✭bemak


    got mine this week and had a go in Donadea forest. Nearly 'treed' it but I'll learn! Great bit of kit though. I switched the controls to make left-stick-down the elevate control. Feels more natural. I also moved the rudder controls to the right stick as it feels more natural to be able to move forward and turn with the same stick. Dunno what others think!


  • #113
    St. Leibowitz
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 349 ✭✭St. Leibowitz


    bemak wrote: »
    got mine this week and had a go in Donadea forest. Nearly 'treed' it but I'll learn! Great bit of kit though. I switched the controls to make left-stick-down the elevate control. Feels more natural. I also moved the rudder controls to the right stick as it feels more natural to be able to move forward and turn with the same stick. Dunno what others think!

    Thanks. I'll look at changing the controls. Hadn't thought of that, but I did find I was making wrong moves, so making it more "natural" would help.

    Still awaiting a quote for repair. If you ever damage it, looks like it'll take a month or 6 weeks for their 10 day repair service, even with priority service. And don't rely on the automated emails and web interface for tracking. Get straight onto chat or the forum and talk to real people. Their automated system lie, and don't seem to be monitored. I've just been told I replied to an automated "no reply" email, despite receiving a reply providing a ticket number and being told my request was being reviewed by their technical team. It's an absolute shame that they make such fantastic products and provide such crap service.


  • #114
    bemak
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 901 ✭✭✭bemak


    St. Leibowitz wrote: »
    Thanks. I'll look at changing the controls. Hadn't thought of that, but I did find I was making wrong moves, so making it more "natural" would help.

    I had to invert the elevation control straight away as I was having to think about it too much.


  • #115
    Sterling Archer
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,252 ✭✭✭Sterling Archer


    OSI wrote: »
    Tell that to the bloke that flew his under a bridge, only for it to lose connection and try to climb to return home before getting stuck under the bridge and taking a bath :P

    Pilot error so eh, Should always set it to hover, and then run like hell to get a connection back haha

    On a Side note after a conversation on facebook :D It's been pointed out the OPW have finally added a note to there website advising Drones are not allowed on/ above OPW maintained property, just incase anyone was crazy enough to go flying in phoenix park *cough*
    http://www.heritageireland.ie/en/


  • #116
    gavvvvers
    Registered Users Posts: 21 ✭gavvvvers


    Hey guys, I got a Mavic pro 2 weeks ago and got a present of another DJI Mavic bag.

    If anyone is interested, I am selling for 70 euro based in South Dublin?

    Pop me a whatsapp if interested : (Edit : phone number removed)
    Cheers!

    EDIT by Moderator:
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    @OP: Take it to Adverts and post the link here.


  • #117
    Bruthal
    Closed Accounts Posts: 13,422 ✭✭✭✭Bruthal


    bemak wrote: »
    got mine this week and had a go in Donadea forest. Nearly 'treed' it but I'll learn! Great bit of kit though. I switched the controls to make left-stick-down the elevate control. Feels more natural. I also moved the rudder controls to the right stick as it feels more natural to be able to move forward and turn with the same stick. Dunno what others think!

    I think it is more natural, and like a full size helicopter, and rc ones, to be able to maintain hover control all with the right stick, with rudder on the left one.

    If you hover a drone manually in front of you, it is easier to see that in action.

    In some places such as parts of the US, the rudder of rc helicopters is sometimes on the right, and roll on the left stick, called mode 1, which is what you have switched to.

    Here we use mode 2, rudder and throttle on left, pitch and roll on right sticks. So hovering left right forwards and backwards is all on one stick.

    Nothing stopping anyone using any mode. But in my opinion, learning and flying the same mode as others here are experienced in is best. But not essential of course.


  • #118
    yoshimitsu
    Registered Users Posts: 540 ✭✭✭yoshimitsu


    Hey got my Mavic a few weeks ago and did my first flight in Tuscany. Here's a short clip:

    https://youtu.be/3Nl1E_LKqnc

    First video editing experience as well. Used iMovie 'cause I have it installed on my Mac but not too fond of it. Realize I probably need ND filters and to learn to control it a bit more smoothly. I'm reading up on a few forums but if you have any pointers do share.

    Plan to do a bit more flying/shooting as soon as I get low winds/clear skies here in Dublin!

    EDIT: thanks to those who gave me advice on purchasing it a few pages back!


  • #119
    ozmo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,876 ✭✭✭ozmo


    Griangra wrote: »
    I flew to Italy a couple of weeks ago with my mavic.
    I brought it with me on board and so it went through security without problems: I didn't have to take it out or anything.
    As you mentioned, I discharged the battery to about 50% .
    From reading around there should be no problem in flying with the Mavic .
    Happy flying :D:)

    Cool - thanks for that - doing same trip - so I bring it all, discharged, in cabin with me - and I can just leave in the bag for the xray machine etc? - you didnt need take it out like for phones and laptops...

    Any regulations in Italy I should be aware of? Thanks..

    “Roll it back”



  • #120
    yoshimitsu
    Registered Users Posts: 540 ✭✭✭yoshimitsu


    ozmo wrote: »
    Cool - thanks for that - doing same trip - so I bring it all, discharged, in cabin with me - and I can just leave in the bag for the xray machine etc? - you didnt need take it out like for phones and laptops...

    Any regulations in Italy I should be aware of? Thanks..

    Yes I can confirm no issue at all with Ryanair taking the Mavic + 3 batteries on board. It states it clearly on their T&Cs, there is a section on drones. There is a maximum cumulative wattage of batteries you can carry but I was below it with 3 batteries. I saved that page on my iPad in case the local security at the airport tried to pull a fast one and confiscate my MP.

    Regulations are strict in Italy. Don't take my word for it - do your own due diligence online - but I think that in theory you should register and submit flight plans ahead of each flight and wait for approval (ludicrous!). I'm Italian and I can tell you with a high degree of confidence that few people obey the laws in my country, still fewer obey absurd laws like this one.
    That said, you have to be smart about. Flying around the Colosseum at noon on a sunny summer weekend is a recipe for trouble. Try to stay away from crowds, be quick, fly at dusk or dawn for best conditions all around (its quite warm at the moment, 30+ degrees in the cities). I recently saw some awesome shots of Piazza San Marco in Venice, one of the top 10 most visited sites in Italy, done at dawn with virtually nobody around.
    I was flying in the countryside in the video above but still avoided flying over other people's houses, flying too close to my neighbor's horses not to p*ss him off (it was tempting though) etc
    Hope it helps


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  • #121
    Scruff
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,222 ✭✭✭Scruff


    Had my first serious disconnect at the weekend. Was flying around near the top of the arete of a glacial tarn went all of a sudden it disconnected and the app became unresponsive and kept restarting. Controller said disconnected too so couldn't manually fly it. I could see the drone sitting in the sky 300m away and 120m up and all i could think was "oh, balls..". It just stayed hovering there for about a minute and i thought it was going to just stay there until the battery ran out but it eventually decided to return to home. It did reconnect before it landed but i let it complete the RTH and packed it up straight away. Gave me some scare!
    Never had a disconnect before. There was no mobile signal where i was, definitely no signal interference and had 17 sats locked.


  • #122
    yoshimitsu
    Registered Users Posts: 540 ✭✭✭yoshimitsu


    Scruff wrote: »
    Had my first serious disconnect at the weekend. Was flying around near the top of the arete of a glacial tarn went all of a sudden it disconnected and the app became unresponsive and kept restarting. Controller said disconnected too so couldn't manually fly it. I could see the drone sitting in the sky 300m away and 120m up and all i could think was "oh, balls..". It just stayed hovering there for about a minute and i thought it was going to just stay there until the battery ran out but it eventually decided to return to home. It did reconnect before it landed but i let it complete the RTH and packed it up straight away. Gave me some scare!
    Never had a disconnect before. There was no mobile signal where i was, definitely no signal interference and had 17 sats locked.
    Had that happen to me twice while flying on my Mavic connected to my iPhone 6. First time the DJI app kept on freezing, I would close it down and re-start it and then it would connect again. I thought I had sorted it out by closing down every other app on my phone and putting it in flight mode (something I should've done from the beginning). The second time it happened the drone was at a 1.2km distance, way beyond "line of sight", the app crashed, I tried re-launching and it wouldn't connect... The remote control display was showing "connecting" and beeping. I pressed RTH and after what were the longest 2 minutes of my life I heard it flying back.
    I've now been flying with a iPad Mini 4 Wifi-only, which I bought 2nd hand purposely for the Mavic. I've got nothing installed on it except for the DJI app and google maps. It has been running fine since then...


  • #123
    Sterling Archer
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,252 ✭✭✭Sterling Archer


    Scruff wrote: »
    Had my first serious disconnect at the weekend. Was flying around near the top of the arete of a glacial tarn went all of a sudden it disconnected and the app became unresponsive and kept restarting. Controller said disconnected too so couldn't manually fly it. I could see the drone sitting in the sky 300m away and 120m up and all i could think was "oh, balls..". It just stayed hovering there for about a minute and i thought it was going to just stay there until the battery ran out but it eventually decided to return to home. It did reconnect before it landed but i let it complete the RTH and packed it up straight away. Gave me some scare!
    Never had a disconnect before. There was no mobile signal where i was, definitely no signal interference and had 17 sats locked.

    I had a very similar thing happen took off in a clear space beside a old building, mavic gets 50 ft up and completely disconnects, controller and everything, hovers for a bit and then RTH kicks in, It reconnected and I stopped the RTH, landed and did a check over, took off again and it happen exactly as before, this time I let RTH complete, packed up and left,

    I later found out the Old building houses the local telephone exchange... Won't be flying near that anytime soon :D

    I also had my closest near hit with a wire the other day, looks like I came within 1-2 feet of it, was doing a tracking shot when a Bird took flight from below the mavic so I went to fly up and away as a safety move, completely loosing track of the Mavic position relative to the Wire


  • #124
    Bruthal
    Closed Accounts Posts: 13,422 ✭✭✭✭Bruthal


    Scruff wrote: »
    Had my first serious disconnect at the weekend. Was flying around near the top of the arete of a glacial tarn went all of a sudden it disconnected and the app became unresponsive and kept restarting. Controller said disconnected too so couldn't manually fly it. I could see the drone sitting in the sky 300m away and 120m up and all i could think was "oh, balls..". It just stayed hovering there for about a minute and i thought it was going to just stay there until the battery ran out but it eventually decided to return to home. It did reconnect before it landed but i let it complete the RTH and packed it up straight away. Gave me some scare!
    Never had a disconnect before. There was no mobile signal where i was, definitely no signal interference and had 17 sats locked.

    Have you got it set to return to home on radio signal loss? There is a choice between that or hold position. And it will then return to home if it's set to do so when battery gets to a level that return to home is required.


  • #125
    Scruff
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,222 ✭✭✭Scruff


    Bruthal wrote: »
    Have you got it set to return to home on radio signal loss? There is a choice between that or hold position. And it will then return to home if it's set to do so when battery gets to a level that return to home is required.

    Yeah it was set to RTH but it took a minute or two to kick in which is what had me worried. You hear stories the whole time about drones of various makes and model deciding to do their own thing. Had forgotten about it waiting for set battery level before it kicks in


  • #126
    Bruthal
    Closed Accounts Posts: 13,422 ✭✭✭✭Bruthal


    Scruff wrote: »
    Yeah it was set to RTH but it took a minute or two to kick in which is what had me worried. You hear stories the whole time about drones of various makes and model deciding to do their own thing. Had forgotten about it waiting for set battery level before it kicks in

    Sometimes the app says it's disconnected, but it is still within radio signal, in which case it will just hold position if there are no stick inputs. If you try flying forward you would see the distance change, if it's still within radio signal.


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  • #127
    McMurphy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,365 ✭✭✭✭McMurphy


    Where do people reckon the best value can be found these days for the Mavic?

    I'm probably going to go with the fly more option, ie the package with extra batteries etc.


  • #128
    bertie4evr
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 927 ✭✭✭bertie4evr


    Rick Shaw wrote: »
    Where do people reckon the best value can be found these days for the Mavic?

    I'm probably going to go with the fly more option, ie the package with extra batteries etc.

    I have one hanging around if you'd like? :p


  • #129
    McMurphy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,365 ✭✭✭✭McMurphy


    bertie4evr wrote: »
    I have one hanging around if you'd like? :p

    Brand new or used Bertie? Prob best off finishing this convo by PM


  • #130
    bertie4evr
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 927 ✭✭✭bertie4evr


    Rick Shaw wrote: »
    Brand new or used Bertie? Prob best off finishing this convo by PM

    Hey man, don't know if you saw it but I sent you a PM


  • #131
    McMurphy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,365 ✭✭✭✭McMurphy


    bertie4evr wrote: »
    Hey man, don't know if you saw it but I sent you a PM

    Oops


    Thought I replied, but it obviously didn't get sent.


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  • #132
    McMurphy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,365 ✭✭✭✭McMurphy


    Just a quick heads up, anyone considering purchasing the Mavic Pro, the fly more combo pack can now be picked up for less than €900 using the following method.

    Tomtop website have them here, use code HXFMAVIC260 to get a further $260 off. (down to $1139) €978

    Buy via topcashback.co.uk to receive a further 8.5% back in cash back (€92)

    €978 - €92 = €886.

    Amazon are selling this same package at £1350. (€1511)


  • #133
    yoshimitsu
    Registered Users Posts: 540 ✭✭✭yoshimitsu


    Rick Shaw wrote: »
    Just a quick heads up, anyone considering purchasing the Mavic Pro, the fly more combo pack can now be picked up for less than €900 using the following method.

    Tomtop website have them here, use code HXFMAVIC260 to get a further $260 off. (down to $1139) €978

    Buy via topcashback.co.uk to receive a further 8.5% back in cash back (€92)

    €978 - €92 = €886.

    Amazon are selling this same package at £1350. (€1511)

    Is it shipped from EU warehouse? Otherwise you'd need to factor in customs charges...


  • #134
    McMurphy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,365 ✭✭✭✭McMurphy


    yoshimitsu wrote: »
    Is it shipped from EU warehouse? Otherwise you'd need to factor in customs charges...

    Hi.

    According to my tracking number, leaving a warehouse in the Netherlands via UPS.


  • #135
    yoshimitsu
    Registered Users Posts: 540 ✭✭✭yoshimitsu


    Rick Shaw wrote: »
    Hi.

    According to my tracking number, leaving a warehouse in the Netherlands via UPS.

    the it's a good deal indeed! if everything works out you should post it on the Bargain Alerts section of Boards.
    thanks for posting it


  • #136
    McMurphy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,365 ✭✭✭✭McMurphy


    yoshimitsu wrote: »
    the it's a good deal indeed! if everything works out you should post it on the Bargain Alerts section of Boards.
    thanks for posting it

    It's already there with several happy customers, none of which had any issues whatsoever.


  • #137
    Schindlers Pissed
    Registered Users Posts: 221 ✭✭Schindlers Pissed


    Hi guys, I'm new to this thread so hope you don't mind if I ask a question. I bought a Mavic last month and what a piece of kit!! I download mine onto a MacBook Pro as I don't have a desktop. I've noticed a "quiver" when playing back video, and I assume that it's the video quality and that my Mac is struggling to cope with 4k video. I've changed the camera settings to 1080p and 60fps.......I've not had a chance to test these on a flight (work, weather etc).....any other tips would be greatly appreciated.....


  • #138
    Sterling Archer
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,252 ✭✭✭Sterling Archer


    Schindlers Pissed wrote: »
    Hi guys, I'm new to this thread so hope you don't mind if I ask a question. I bought a Mavic last month and what a piece of kit!! I download mine onto a MacBook Pro as I don't have a desktop. I've noticed a "quiver" when playing back video, and I assume that it's the video quality and that my Mac is struggling to cope with 4k video. I've changed the camera settings to 1080p and 60fps.......I've not had a chance to test these on a flight (work, weather etc).....any other tips would be greatly appreciated.....

    What Video format are the files in? Then need to be in .MOV for Mac


  • #139
    Agrinet6
    Registered Users Posts: 4 ✭Agrinet6


    Rick Shaw wrote: »
    It's already there with several happy customers, none of which had any issues whatsoever.

    Hi lads, just thinking of purchasing a mavic pro and this deal looks good but is it too good to be true? Also, what about repairs and breakdowns? And the last thing, does the novelty wear off quickly?... curious...


  • #140
    Sterling Archer
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,252 ✭✭✭Sterling Archer


    I can only answer the novelty part, I've had my Mavic 7 months, still fly it ever week, but then I love flying it and creating something from what I capture, so to me the novelty won't really off, as for repairs and breakdowns, I've only ever had one issue and that was last weekend where the little 5way button popped out and is now lost (nothing major)


  • #141
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 0 ✭ [Deleted User]


    Schindlers Pissed wrote: »
    Hi guys, I'm new to this thread so hope you don't mind if I ask a question. I bought a Mavic last month and what a piece of kit!! I download mine onto a MacBook Pro as I don't have a desktop. I've noticed a "quiver" when playing back video, and I assume that it's the video quality and that my Mac is struggling to cope with 4k video. I've changed the camera settings to 1080p and 60fps.......I've not had a chance to test these on a flight (work, weather etc).....any other tips would be greatly appreciated.....

    Hi,
    Can you describe the problem a bit better
    Is it a flickering in the image with smooth playback, or just jerky playback?

    flickering might be just shutter speed setting


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  • #142
    ozmo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,876 ✭✭✭ozmo


    Shane_ef wrote: »
    I can only answer the novelty part, I've had my Mavic 7 months, still fly it ever week, but then I love flying it and creating something

    To keep it interesting ive been playing with various software.
    Drone2map (makes 3d models from images)
    DroneDeploy (similiar but free for most stuff)
    Hanger360(free) creates 360(720?) spherical panaromas

    Most of them the results are viewable in facebook and twitter without viewer needing to have any viewer software needed. Favourite is hanger360 right now.

    “Roll it back”



  • #143
    Agrinet6
    Registered Users Posts: 4 ✭Agrinet6


    ozmo wrote: »
    To keep it interesting ive been playing with various software.
    Drone2map (makes 3d models from images)
    DroneDeploy (similiar but free for most stuff)
    Hanger360(free) creates 360(720?) spherical panaromas

    Most of them the results are viewable in facebook and twitter without viewer needing to have any viewer software needed. Favourite is hanger360 right now.

    Thanks Shane, now to find the best deal, Rick's deal looks good but I always like keeping business near to home if I can. There is a big variation in prices....


  • #144
    McMurphy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,365 ✭✭✭✭McMurphy


    Agrinet6 wrote: »
    Thanks Shane, now to find the best deal, Rick's deal looks good but I always like keeping business near to home if I can. There is a big variation in prices....

    You won't get it anywhere near that price local I'm afraid.


  • #145
    Agrinet6
    Registered Users Posts: 4 ✭Agrinet6


    Rick Shaw wrote: »
    You won't get it anywhere near that price local I'm afraid.
    And everything is OK and the language is in English?


  • #146
    McMurphy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,365 ✭✭✭✭McMurphy


    Agrinet6 wrote: »
    And everything is OK and the language is in English?

    Everything was A-1 for me, came with an EU Plug, but that was no biggie.

    The manual was in Chinese, but you can download an English version from DJI website if you need, but I found YouTube more than made any manual redundant anyway.


  • #147
    Agrinet6
    Registered Users Posts: 4 ✭Agrinet6


    Rick Shaw wrote: »
    Everything was A-1 for me, came with an EU Plug, but that was no biggie.

    The manual was in Chinese, but you can download an English version from DJI website if you need, but I found YouTube more than made any manual redundant anyway.

    Thanks Rick, think I'll bite bullet so


  • #148
    Schindlers Pissed
    Registered Users Posts: 221 ✭✭Schindlers Pissed


    Deleted User wrote: »
    Hi,
    Can you describe the problem a bit better
    Is it a flickering in the image with smooth playback, or just jerky playback?

    flickering might be just shutter speed setting

    Hi Andy, thanks.

    It isn't a constant flicker, it's like the computer isn't able to transfer the high quality of the data.

    I've reduced the resolution to 1080p and 60fps but didn't have a chance to test it due to weather and work.....


  • #149
    tedpan
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,627 ✭✭✭tedpan


    The mavic pro platinum has been announced. Longer flight time and 60% reduction in propeller noise. Impressive..


  • #150
    deco nate
    Closed Accounts Posts: 9,340 ✭✭✭deco nate


    tedpan wrote: »
    The mavic pro platinum has been announced. Longer flight time and 60% reduction in propeller noise. Impressive..

    Only 3 minutes extra flying time for a 100 euro more, just buy another battery. And for me it's quiet enough. Plus the new blades can be used on the pro


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  • #151
    ozmo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,876 ✭✭✭ozmo


    I think Id get a set of the blades if they become available.
    Out of stock at the moment.

    “Roll it back”



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