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| Likeomg Member Since: 29 Jun 2012 Location: Lake District / Newcastle Posts: 2642  
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Really fancy getting my own drone in the coming weeks...
I have some experience of a Inspire 2 a friend had a while back - he offered me it at a very good price wish id bought it but hey ho. Anyway thinking about getting a DJI phantom pro v2? Anybody in the know or can recommend otherwise? This is one of three videos the inspire made before it was sold... |
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11th Aug 2018 11:41am |
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| JOW240725 Member Since: 04 May 2015 Location: Suffolk Posts: 7906  
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Camelman might be able to help, he's a bit of an expert. James
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22nd Aug 2018 8:32pm |
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| Likeomg Member Since: 29 Jun 2012 Location: Lake District / Newcastle Posts: 2642
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Looks like the mavic pro 2 is releasing tomorrow... hopefully gonna get a deposit on one at a local store.
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22nd Aug 2018 8:43pm |
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| Stacey007 Member Since: 25 Sep 2015 Location: Cheshire Posts: 3754
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Hello
We have a DJI inspire 1 for work, the two handset model with 4K camera. Retractable legs etc great bit of kit but large. Personally I have a DJI Phantom, an early one now but its great. My only issue is the replacement battery cost and again the size. I have it in a case with the handset , battery's etc and I would like to take it with me when camping but it really does take up too much space. The new smaller range the DJI Spark or Mavic Air would be probably what I would look at next, Small enough to but in a day sack and take with you. The camera / stability / gimbals have come on a long way so even our DJI Inspire that was £3k a few years ago the image quality will on a £1K unit now be pretty much the same. The newer ones also have more features, collision warning for one sounds good to me. Lots to look at and lots of choice..... |
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22nd Aug 2018 8:51pm |
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| Likeomg Member Since: 29 Jun 2012 Location: Lake District / Newcastle Posts: 2642
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I was recommended the Mavic air by 'heliguys' who seem like reputable sellers... they are about 10 min drive from my place. when im back in the UK ill pass by for a look.
Do have my heart set on the Pro 2 with this new camera etc... size wise i dont think it's too much more to lug the pro2 around and for the added flight time and quality i think its worth it. |
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22nd Aug 2018 9:00pm |
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| Chopperone Member Since: 13 Nov 2016 Location: Derbyshire Posts: 396
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I bought a Mavic Pro off Welshsurferdude on here.
It’s really good. Since then I have bought a number of “extras” namely a proper case ; Nanuk- like a Pelicase but better & A Crystalsky monitor off Heliguys. Heliguys were superb- super quick & I had need to speak to Tech Service this morning- really quick & absolutely spot on with their help. I would be very tempted to go with their advice. You really need to think what you want to use it for & allow for spending more ( think Defender) I have also bought filters , gimbal extras & so on. Best of luck Guy May your life be like toilet paper ; long & useful. |
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22nd Aug 2018 9:52pm |
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| Likeomg Member Since: 29 Jun 2012 Location: Lake District / Newcastle Posts: 2642
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Yeah, ill go in for a chat,
Not too sure what ill use it for... would love to bring it to work with me unfortunately they are banned on ships... 
Heres a pic from when we filmed the above video..  Click image to enlarge |
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22nd Aug 2018 10:12pm |
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| Welshsurferdude Member Since: 23 Feb 2012 Location: Newport Posts: 2411 
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I used to have a mavic pro which I sold to chopperone above
glad to hear its doing well  
I was a total novice and that drone was absolutely brilliant so easy to fly and the footage was brill too! the best thing was it packed down so small! sold it as I never had time! 2008 Santorini Black 110 XS USW (Sold) 2015 Discovery 4.5 Black pack Firenze red XS 2008 Corris Grey 110 XS USW (sold) 2011 Santorini Black 110 XS USW (Sold) |
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23rd Aug 2018 4:36am |
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| Likeomg Member Since: 29 Jun 2012 Location: Lake District / Newcastle Posts: 2642
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Mavic pro 2 deposit paid today!
Lets see. |
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23rd Aug 2018 10:30pm |
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| Welshsurferdude Member Since: 23 Feb 2012 Location: Newport Posts: 2411
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you'll love it
2008 Santorini Black 110 XS USW (Sold)
2015 Discovery 4.5 Black pack Firenze red XS 2008 Corris Grey 110 XS USW (sold) 2011 Santorini Black 110 XS USW (Sold) |
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24th Aug 2018 4:26am |
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| Chopperone Member Since: 13 Nov 2016 Location: Derbyshire Posts: 396
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Which camera on the Mavic 2?
I assume you ordered via Heliguys as they are providing “free” crash cover I believe. You shouldn’t need that if you take your time. I would suggest printing off the manual & making a folder as this is much easier to have with you in the great outdoors. Guy May your life be like toilet paper ; long & useful. |
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24th Aug 2018 6:14am |
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| edo Member Since: 20 Aug 2018 Location: Devon Posts: 378
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I have a DJI that I am thinking of selling if of any interest.
I think its a 2, hard case, two batteries, gimble for Go-Pro etc. Done literally no air time - less then an hour I rekon! |
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24th Aug 2018 11:21am |
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| camelman Member Since: 27 Feb 2013 Location: Peak District Posts: 3373
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The Mavic 2 Pro seems to have a decent spec camera for the size of the drone, and should rival the phantom v2 for image quality in a much smaller (and cheaper) package , will be interested to see how people find it in practice.
Just be aware that there have been a load of new CAA regulations introduced at the end of July  . |
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24th Aug 2018 3:53pm |
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| Grenadier Member Since: 23 Jul 2014 Location: The foot of Mont Blanc... Posts: 5829  
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You really want one of us to suggest one of these:
Click image to enlarge There, I've said it. They do sooo much more than just take video  Monsieur Le Grenadier
I've not been everywhere, but it's on my list..... 2011 Puma 110DC - Corris Grey |
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24th Aug 2018 4:15pm |
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