Costco Members: DJI Mini 3 Pro Drone Bundle w/ Extra Batteries/Charger/microSD Expired

I have all three compatible remotes: the "shitty" RC-N1 controller in this kit, the "upgraded" DJI RC controller with the built-in screen, and the $1199 RC Pro controller. There are obviously pros/cons for each, but the RC-N1 with a decent smartphone or tablet is the best of the bunch IMO because it offers the best battery life, range, speed and versatility. I also think the in-hand feel/comfort and control precision due to hand position with the N1 is better than the other two remotes. I either fly the N1 with an 11" iPad Pro on a tablet mount or my S23U in the stock holder and going back to the any of the screen remotes - even the Pro - always feels like a downgrade in viewing and flying experience. Plus there's basically no third party app support for DroneDeploy so they're useless for any of photogrammetry, mapping or any other automated flight use.



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.

Correct.

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.

Definitely not, this looks like a special combo for Costco that includes extra batteries and charger.

If it was that, this would be a smoking hot deal and I'd be in for a cancellation.