expireddirtyherry posted Jul 04, 2023 08:29 AM
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expireddirtyherry posted Jul 04, 2023 08:29 AM
Costco Members: DJI Mini 3 Pro Drone Bundle w/ Extra Batteries/Charger/microSD
+ Free S/H$730
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You nailed it - especially with the cripple hammer comment.
This isn't correct. A drone weighing more than 249g by itself or with accessories at takeoff only means you need to pay the $5 FAA registration fee online. You pay the fee, label your drone(s) with your recreational reg number you get and then go on with your life. One registration covers all of your recreational use drones and then lets you add accessories like prop guards, landing gear extensions, gimbal protectors, strobes, payload releases, etc. You only need a Part 107 "license" (certificate) if you're using it for non-recreational purposes and if you're doing that you need to register each drone individually with a separate reg ID # regardless of weight. This 249g no-reg thing is just a marketing ploy that actually introduces huge limitations to actually enjoying the drone.
No, that's not how any of this works.
They're using Mavic 3s for the extra payload capacity and range, not Mini Pros.
Also, PSA: the high capacity batteries push the weight above 250 g meaning you must be a licensed drone pilot to fly it, and even then that imposes extra restrictions about flying near / above people.
So, not having high capacity batteries isn't necessarily a bad thing depending on your situation.
If it was that, this would be a smoking hot deal and I'd be in for a cancellation.
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The RC is nice but DJI gave it a gentle whack with the cripple hammer. Otoh, setup is faster and it is less fiddly with fewer cables. JMO.
Smaller and well below standards of most cell phones these days.
7 inch and over 1000 nits should have been the goal but then how will they get people to upgrade next year?
Update: I keep saying 55g. I meant <.55 lb or 250 g.
It's not a "certification training and exam" and it's not a pilot's license. Flying a small drone recreationally is no different than tossing the football in the park or slip and slide in your back yard; it's not a "big deal."
Smaller and well below standards of most cell phones these days.
7 inch and over 1000 nits should have been the goal but then how will they get people to upgrade next year?
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The RC is nice but DJI gave it a gentle whack with the cripple hammer. Otoh, setup is faster and it is less fiddly with fewer cables. JMO.
Also, PSA: the high capacity batteries push the weight above 55 g meaning you must be a licensed drone pilot to fly it, and even then that imposes extra restrictions about flying near / above people.
So, not having high capacity batteries isn't necessarily a bad thing depending on your situation.
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Is it worth upgrading to this or even the DJI mini 3 ?
Thank you in advance!
Unlike other posters I prefer the screen less controller since my phone has a much better screen and I carry my phone anyway.
Is it worth upgrading to this or even the DJI mini 3 ?
Thank you in advance!
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Is it worth upgrading to this or even the DJI mini 3 ?
Thank you in advance!
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