Multirotor, multicopter and quadcopter discussion - The Drone thread

Rexxar · 24 Aug 2018 at 23:32

Part of me likes the Mavic 2 Pro , Although the Zoom is cheaper and the zoom might be useful for some nice effects or when i can't get as close as i want to something, but still want it to look like the camera is there .... BUT.... It's very expensive on it's own against the old fly-more combo kits , and i checked with Heliguy today, who confirmed the old batteries are not compatible. I'd have kept my Mavic-Pro and run them side-by side sharing batteries.

Might wait and see what happens with the phantom range

Draeger · 1 Sep 2018 at 18:46

Folks, has anyone tried the Mavic Pro low noise props? Having looked around online it seems they have a mixed reception. Some folk said they made a huge difference to noise, some folk said they didn't. Some also said that the low noise props made the aircraft feel slower in pace?

Draeger · 7 Sep 2018 at 16:47

Picked up my (new to me) Mavic Pro yesterday, had a quick play with it today. Will stick some footage up later. Love it, coming from a Phantom 3 this is a cracking little upgrade. Will be seriously useful for throwing in my motorbike tank bag and grabbing some footage of out of the way places. :cool:

Draeger · 7 Sep 2018 at 22:12

Quick basic vid from my workpalce today - Stirling Fire Station using my Mavic Pro. Need to pick up some ND filters, lens flare from the sun over the castle is a bit much. Can anyone recommend ND filters which would overcome the likes of this?

Cyclone · 8 Sep 2018 at 07:54

One of the best hyperlapse's Ive seen using a quadcopter. Video and tutorial in the video.

GSXR Gaz Mc · 8 Sep 2018 at 20:45

Draeger said:
Quick basic vid from my workpalce today - Stirling Fire Station using my Mavic Pro. Need to pick up some ND filters, lens flare from the sun over the castle is a bit much. Can anyone recommend ND filters which would overcome the likes of this?

ive got some polar pro ones for my mavic pro

GW1970 · 8 Sep 2018 at 21:02

Jumped into the world of DJI and ordered a Mavic 2 Pro so eagerly awaiting for it to land from Heliguy.

Luckily it comes with free crash cover as I suspect I might need it.

GSXR Gaz Mc · 8 Sep 2018 at 21:43

here my mavic pro 2.. I ordered mine during the event

Bradmax57 · 9 Sep 2018 at 14:48

Just sold my platinum, cant decide between pro or zoom...…..

Rilot · 9 Sep 2018 at 17:45

Draeger said:
Folks, has anyone tried the Mavic Pro low noise props? Having looked around online it seems they have a mixed reception. Some folk said they made a huge difference to noise, some folk said they didn't. Some also said that the low noise props made the aircraft feel slower in pace?

Yes, and they're great. You need to drop your basic gains a bit though or you get vibrations. Most of the negative feedback is from people who haven't changed their gains.

I'm on the fence whether I'm going to get a Pro 2. I'd love the 1" sensor but I just can't justify the cost at the moment. Maybe try and wangle one as a wedding present from someone (getting married in October).

Draeger · 9 Sep 2018 at 20:03

Rilot said:
Yes, and they're great. You need to drop your basic gains a bit though or you get vibrations. Most of the negative feedback is from people who haven't changed their gains.

I'm on the fence whether I'm going to get a Pro 2. I'd love the 1" sensor but I just can't justify the cost at the moment. Maybe try and wangle one as a wedding present from someone (getting married in October).

Congrats on the impending wedding, Rilot!!!

I haven't mucked about with gains/expo in the DJI 4 app, any recommendations for what to adjust?

The Mavic Pro still does all I need from a drone, I'm thinking like you that upgrading to a Mavic 2 is a step too early at this point?

Rilot · 10 Sep 2018 at 10:58

All of my gains are set to 88. No vibration and flies beautifully.

Draeger · 10 Sep 2018 at 12:30

I'll give 88 a go, cheers.

Bradmax57 · 12 Sep 2018 at 17:44

Preordered a Zoom this morning from Heliguy (crash damage and extra warranty sold it, plus the fact there around the corner from me) just had an email to say its ready and remaining payment required, shame im working away tomorrow and wont be able to call in

TheOtherOption · 12 Sep 2018 at 19:17

Looking forward to flying my Mavic in the US over the next two weeks - probably only get a handful of chances as we're in towns and cities a bit where I won't fly but there's plenty of open areas outside the national parks I can give it a go!

Anyone recommend good places to fly in California? We're going from San Fran by road to Los Angeles via Death Valley / Vegas!

Bradmax57 · 12 Sep 2018 at 19:23

TheOtherOption said:
Looking forward to flying my Mavic in the US over the next two weeks - probably only get a handful of chances as we're in towns and cities a bit where I won't fly but there's plenty of open areas outside the national parks I can give it a go!

Anyone recommend good places to fly in California? We're going from San Fran by road to Los Angeles via Death Valley / Vegas!

I can't recommend anywhere but look forward to seeing some footage

The_Abyss · 12 Sep 2018 at 21:15

I was charging my Mavic up tonight ready for a long motorbike weekend away when once of 'those' sunsets popped up, so I quickly got the Mavic in the air and took a few snaps. I'd been flirting with the idea of updating to the Mavic 2 (Pro for me - not interested in the Zoom), and I know that pictures like this would be better, but I'm struggling to justify the probable £600 - £800 difference when I'm now only using it 4 or 5 times a year.

I think I'm going to hold off and maybe see what the Mavic Air 2 looks like.

AndyCr15 · 12 Sep 2018 at 21:55

Lovely photo. I'm like you, probably only use it 3 to 5 times a year. I have wondered if I should just sell it, but it's such a unique device, the pinnacle of gadgets really. I feel like I need to keep it as an option.

The other reason I think to sell it and I guess one reason I don't use it as much is it's kinda hard to fly it a lot of the time (where I am at least) due to the restrictions we deal with.

The_Abyss · 12 Sep 2018 at 22:02

Ever since going on a trip with a mate who has the Mavic Air, I find the normal Mavic a major PITA to get out and fly in comparison to the Air, which is half the size and half the set up time, even though they're both small and quick already. Progress, I guess!

Scream · 13 Sep 2018 at 10:51

Got my Mavic 2 Pro but haven’t flown it yet due to heavy rain.

I set my Mavic 2 up 35hrs ago and I remember I was prompted to sign up to DJI Refresh within 48hrs.

How is this any different than the refresh you can buy anytime for £109 etc?

A few posts ago, someone mentioned getting theirs as a free add on?

I made the mistake of not ordering the fly more kit and I see it is £339 now.