Costco Members: DJI Mini 2 Aerial Camera Bundle

EpOxY81

Apr 9, 2021 7:48 PM

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EpOxY81Apr 9, 2021 7:48 PM

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I wanted to get the Mini 2, but ultimately ended up with the Air 2 (the $1061 BMC deal from Amazon a while ago).

This is a lot more convenient, 249g means no registration (although that only costs $5 for 3 years) but also means it's less stable in wind. What ultimately sold me on this was the USB-C charging. For me that meant never really needing to carry around more than 1 charger for all my devices and being able to recharge with a powerbank on the go.

The Air 2 (and the Air 2S, which will probably be even more expensive) has more features, especially APAS and extra sensors to avoid obstacles (front/back/bottom, not top/sides). It's also got a better photo sensor. It's probably a lot more then I need, but after ebaying some parts, I ended up getting a much better deal.

If I hadn't already purchased the Air 2, I definitely would have ordered this and if I hadn't sold off parts and could still return what I have... I'd give it serious consideration.

There are a TON of YouTube videos on this drone, I'd check it out... OR order it, then check them out and return it within 90 days if you don't like it.

Oh, something else to add... DJI's insurance needs to be purchased within 48 hours of activation, so keep that in mind. I don't know how DJI handles returns of the Care Refresh if you return the drone.

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DavidL3578

Apr 9, 2021 7:51 PM

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DavidL3578Apr 9, 2021 7:51 PM

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Fly More Combo: $599
Costco Deal: $440

Charger: $38 @ Amazon
Extra Battery: $55 @ Amazon
Extra Propellers: $12 each pair (3x in Fly More Combo): $36

If you went with the Costco deal, you could add the missing pieces and save $30. Plus the 32GB Micro SD card.

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BrettL5675

Apr 9, 2021 7:52 PM

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BrettL5675Apr 9, 2021 7:52 PM

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Quote from Bmr4life

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To crash these you have to be completely oblivious of your surrounds. They maintain height and heading on their own. It does all the hard stuff for you.

This doesn't have avoidance sensors so it can be ran right in to something, clip a tree, etc. It isn't that hard to crash a drone with no obstacle avoidance, especially when trying to work tight spaces.

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b4andafter

Apr 9, 2021 7:52 PM

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b4andafterApr 9, 2021 7:52 PM

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Member only item. Can't pay extra 5% Frown

Bmr4life

Apr 9, 2021 7:53 PM

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Bmr4lifeApr 9, 2021 7:53 PM

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Quote from BrettL5675

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This doesn't have avoidance sensors so it can be ran right in to something, clip a tree, etc. It isn't that hard to crash a drone with no obstacle avoidance, especially when trying to work tight spaces.

Did you completely miss the first line of my post?

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rawburp

Apr 9, 2021 8:00 PM

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rawburpApr 9, 2021 8:00 PM

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Quote from Frontierboy

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Trust me, it's lifetime.....ask me how I know

Their website specifically lists drones have a 90 day return policy.

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squintychino

Apr 9, 2021 8:04 PM

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squintychinoApr 9, 2021 8:04 PM

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Quote from Frontierboy

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Who are you the Costco police?

Come stop me, I have no problem using their return policy over and over and over for LIFETIME. And yes, LIFETIME.

I've done it in the past and I'll continue to do it in the future for as long as Costco has it, for inexpensive and expensive items. If you don't like it, TS....

You're the reason we can't have nice things. Enough people think like you, they're going to change the policy. Thanks jerk.

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TooTaLoo

Apr 9, 2021 8:06 PM

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TooTaLooApr 9, 2021 8:06 PM

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Quote from gthippo

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Any way to get without Costco memebership? Like how Sams Club lets you pay a fee?

Use a gift card.

https://www.moneytalksnews.com/7-...embership/

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Balatician

Apr 9, 2021 8:11 PM

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BalaticianApr 9, 2021 8:11 PM

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Quote from TooTaLoo

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Use a gift card.

https://www.moneytalksnews.com/7-...embership/

Says you have to be a member to purchase a gift card though...🤔

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YipingH

Apr 9, 2021 8:17 PM

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YipingHApr 9, 2021 8:17 PM

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Quote from kensteele

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got it but i have never been able to fly for 30 minutes which is why i am suggesting that a new user should not expect to get an hour of flying with only two batteries. nobody should expect to take a 100% battery down to zero. i always land around 25% or more because i don't play chicken with my batteries; that would be foolish to crash on a low battery if you have 3 other fresh batteries with you.

An hour of flying is actually pretty intensive for amateur. I feel two batteries is just enough for normal use cases.

MerryCemetery3010

Apr 9, 2021 8:23 PM

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MerryCemetery3010Apr 9, 2021 8:23 PM

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Quote from ebis01

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Been on the fence about this....Am I going to shred the props on the first flight making me wish I got the fly more? Any other recent beginners out there with experiences to share on the Mini 2?

This will exceed your expectations.

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CLETrashPanda11

Apr 9, 2021 8:23 PM

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CLETrashPanda11Apr 9, 2021 8:23 PM

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Quote from Bmr4life

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To crash these you have to be completely oblivious of your surrounds. They maintain height and heading on their own. It does all the hard stuff for you.

That said, idiots do still crash them.

I've had my original DJI Mavic since launch and I'm still running the original props. My Traxxas Aton on the other hand has hard a hard life but that's an acrobatic quad so its meant to take a tumble.

I must be an idiot because I have crashed my Mini. The vision positioning sensors/GPS went bonkers while flying over my truck which caused it to raise up and back quickly clipping the edge of my garage overhang. I have DJI care so it was replaced but these aren't had to crash at all. One slim tree branch you can't see or a metal guide wire coming off a bridge.

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cjoshi1123

Apr 9, 2021 8:24 PM

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cjoshi1123Apr 9, 2021 8:24 PM

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I think it's a great deal

Jamesj562

Apr 9, 2021 8:51 PM

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Jamesj562Apr 9, 2021 8:51 PM

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Quote from DavidL3578

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Fly More Combo: $599
Costco Deal: $440

Charger: $38 @ Amazon
Extra Battery: $55 @ Amazon
Extra Propellers: $12 each pair (3x in Fly More Combo): $36

If you went with the Costco deal, you could add the missing pieces and save $30. Plus the 32GB Micro SD card.

The charger really should not apply as any usb power supply will charge the battery in the drone with ease. Also base model non fly more mini 2 comes with two sets of props

LucyRubyLakeland

Apr 9, 2021 8:54 PM

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LucyRubyLakelandApr 9, 2021 8:54 PM

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I have the original mini.
What an amazing flying camera.
If you buy one, I recommend practice, practice, & practice.
Watch as many YouTube videos you can.
It takes time. But once you know how to fly, the videos you take are amazing.

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