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Costco Members: DJI Mini 4 Pro Drone Bundle w/ RC-N2 Controller & Extra Battery
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This particular package comes with the standard size battery, which is actually what you want if you want to stay under the 250g limit (where u don't have to register it). The Fly More combo comes with the extended battery, which adds ~3-4 min of Fly time, but pushes it past 250g, triggering the broadcast ID feature, and requiring registration.
Personally, I think the upgrade to the RC 2 controller so you don't have to use your phone every time is worth it.
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1) Omini Directional Obstacle Avoidance - this feature along is worth, peace of mind!
2) Way Points - you may use this in complex compositions
3) More stable in higher winds - better internals
4) More stable while take off and landing due to legs in front like mini 3
5) Better Spotlight and Tracking features - now that it has side sensors
6) Better remote transmission protocol with ocusyncs new version
7) Cruise Control - again such a great feature
8) Slightly more stable gimble in higher winds
9) Object sensing at higher speeds of uptown 12m/s vs <10.5 m/s for Mini 3 Pro
10) Ability to shoot in D-Log M and color grade like a pro later.
11) Better night visibility with an auxiliary light at the bottom
12) Faster Charging with a higher voltage limit 8.6v vs 8.5v
13) Internal Storage of 2GB
14) Night Vision
At this price point and in this moment of time, Its like buying iPhone X with iPhone 15 is in the market. The features, the resale value, the better software and master shots, tracking, cruise control, night mode, hyperlapses etc.
Now 80% of the time you wont need the features above, but you have already spend close to $650 for an extra $100 you get better ROI, the one battery less is not a big deal as batteries can be added later depending on how much you fly. In 90% of the cases, with 2 batteries, on vacation etc, you should be good. If you are professional you would want to anyways upgrade to the bigger battery and register your drone. At this moment of time no one should be buying Mini 3 Pro. I expect it to go on sale soon for $500. At that price, it would make sense if you are an occasional flyer and want to take a dronie or 2, but at $650, please goto Costco first thing in the morning and return it!
I used my mini 2 with my phone and it took a little time to set up every time. I got my mini 4 pro a few months ago for $1000 with the screen for my European trip. I was not too impressed with the obstacle avoidance feature because it hit the power line and crashed
1) Omini Directional Obstacle Avoidance - this feature along is worth, peace of mind!
2) Way Points - you may use this in complex compositions
3) More stable in higher winds - better internals
4) More stable while take off and landing due to legs in front like mini 3
5) Better Spotlight and Tracking features - now that it has side sensors
6) Better remote transmission protocol with ocusyncs new version
7) Cruise Control - again such a great feature
8) Slightly more stable gimble in higher winds
9) Object sensing at higher speeds of uptown 12m/s vs <10.5 m/s for Mini 3 Pro
10) Ability to shoot in D-Log M and color grade like a pro later.
11) Better night visibility with an auxiliary light at the bottom
12) Faster Charging with a higher voltage limit 8.6v vs 8.5v
13) Internal Storage of 2GB
14) Night Vision
At this price point and in this moment of time, Its like buying iPhone X with iPhone 15 is in the market. The features, the resale value, the better software and master shots, tracking, cruise control, night mode, hyperlapses etc.
Now 80% of the time you wont need the features above, but you have already spend close to $650 for an extra $100 you get better ROI, the one battery less is not a big deal as batteries can be added later depending on how much you fly. In 90% of the cases, with 2 batteries, on vacation etc, you should be good. If you are professional you would want to anyways upgrade to the bigger battery and register your drone. At this moment of time no one should be buying Mini 3 Pro. I expect it to go on sale soon for $500. At that price, it would make sense if you are an occasional flyer and want to take a dronie or 2, but at $650, please goto Costco first thing in the morning and return it!
At this moment of time anyone recommending Mini 3 Pro is someone who already has it and is trying to justify his purchase.
It's like saying a slower car is better as you will be less inclined to speed. That's why I bought the Toyota instead of Ferrari. Show me one state that allows a Ferrari to go over the speed limit, so both Ferrari and Toyota will do the same speed. But you are forgetting one thing… with Toyota you goto your destination. With Ferrari, you Arrive!
On a more serious note, it is understandable that owners of Mini 3 Pro are feeling bitter sweet and in a spiral of justifying their investment. It's a human nature and very understandable and I do feel your pain and am very sorry for your loss. But for those who are still in the return window, it would be criminal on our part to advise them wrong so that they end up making a wrong decision.
Again not saying you have a bad drone with Mini 3 Pro, and I am truly sorry for the pain and hurt you are going through and coping mechanisms of SDK's etc. But please note that life is beautiful and focus on the positives. We are here for you if you need.
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On a more serious note, it is understandable that owners of Mini 3 Pro are feeling bitter sweet and in a spiral of justifying their investment. It's a human nature and very understandable and I do feel your pain and am very sorry for your loss. But for those who are still in the return window, it would be criminal on our part to advise them wrong so that they end up making a wrong decision.
Again not saying you have a bad drone with Mini 3 Pro, and I am truly sorry for the pain and hurt you are going through and coping mechanisms of SDK's etc. But please note that life is beautiful and focus on the positives. We are here for you if you need.
Let's be honest, there will be no SDK for Mini 4 and you know it. Just like my Mavic 3 Pro won't get one.
Honestly I will never get a Mini 4 Pro and at this point, it's too late. I have to wait for the Mini 5. I'm skipping Air 3 as well and glad I did (for the same reason) but Air3S/4 is coming soon so we'll see. Honestly, I'm just waiting on Mavic 4 Pro and hope it beats the ban deadline.
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