DJI Mavic PRO Mini Drones Portable Hobby RC Quadcopter

Pros: - Great folding design, allowing you to stow away the Mavic quadcopter in just about any bag, or use the included one from this "Fly More Combo" with just about every accessory you need. - Very easy flight controls. - Compact folding remote. - Handled high winds (20mph) quite well. - Fast setup and fly time (about a minute if not less).

Cons: - Firmware does have issues, but DJI is actively working to resolve this. - Camera is limited to 30fps in 4K mode, so be aware of this limitation. - Fragile gimbal (it works really well regardless). - Some batches being sent out does have some hardware issues, most notably fuzzy edges while center of view is crystal sharp.

Overall Review: Overall I recommend this unit, if you're looking for a well designed quadcopter that is really compact while packing a punch, folding design (while keeping propellers on even), and fast set-up routine to get flying, and pretty good 4K camera quadcopter, this is it. There's nothing else quite like this on the market at this time. However having said all that, unfortunately I got a defective one; the camera is always fuzzy on the left and right edges (more pronounced on the right edge), and there was nothing I could do to fix it via software. This appears to be a known hardware defect with the camera. So if you get your Mavic and all looks good, then awesome and you'll love it! Because of this aforementioned defect, I knocked off some eggs. I'm currently undergoing a very long replacement process so once this issue is resolved I'll update the review. EDIT#2: Just over a month went by and still no replacement or communication. Nice job on DJI's part to hold our money and not have their logistics sorted to deliver.

Pros: small foot print well made with lots of bells and whistles, but not overwhelming Battery life is basically as advertised

Cons: Well documented preorder mess New model so plenty of firmware updates

Overall Review: Newegg had their stuff together with this one, They were the among the first ones to ship, even though I did not order in the first few days. Newegg kept me updated with what was going on. App is reportedly better on the iOS.

Pros: Easy setup small footprint for traveling.

Cons: Price was it was cheaper but it's worth the price

Overall Review: If you are looking for an easy to fly drone that you can carry in the smallest amount of space buy this mavic pro from DJI this is my 3rd drone and the best of them so far...

Pros: - Fast shipping (got mine in 4 days) - Excellent video and picture quality - Crazy long control distance (up to 4 miles!!!!) - Sports Mode is super fun, as well as Active Track and Follow Me Mode - Very easy to carry with the carrying bag - You can play with it for a long time with all the extra accessories.

Cons: -The carrying bag is a little tight if you put everything inside but I usually carry the chargers separately

Overall Review: Definitely recommend this product to any photographer or outdoor person. I can't wait to take this with me on a hiking trip!! Make sure follow the FAA laws!

Pros: Easy to fly, my first serious drone. Fast, camera is great, even let my girlfriend fly it and that normally would be a little crazy!

Cons: Had to wait, but hey its part of the game with this kind of stuff.

Overall Review: Check the are you live in for laws and regulations as I found this to be more serious than I imagined. Register with the FAA immediately.

Pros: small easy to store anywhere super easy to use. My kids even fly it! LOTS of FUN!

Cons: Battery time is meh! So get an extra battery (I did).

Pros: Wouldn't know, DJI has my $1300 but I still have no drone.... UPDATE 2/21/17: I am putting this under Pros because just the first chapter of the DJI saga took up the entire section below. Anyhow, after all that nonsense, I sent my drone in for what was supposed to be a replacement, as verified on the phone and in chat. After they had my drone in their possession for THREE WEEKS (even after Newegg stated the exchange should take no more than 5 days and contacted DJI on my behalf - thank you Newegg) I received an email on 2/15/17 stating that my request for an exchange was DENIED and they were sending the drone back to me. Apparently they claimed that after a re-calibration of the remote, the drone began working again. No kidding, it did the same thing when I was on the phone with support and informed them of all the steps I took to troubleshoot, including a re-calibration which would get me a response for about 15 seconds and then it would fail again. So their solution was basically doing the same thing that they had me do over the phone, determining that fixed the problem even though in the documentation they had on the replacement request they knew this had been done previously and continued to fail, and decided they were going to ship me back the same worthless pile of plastic that I ordered more than 6 weeks ago. I explained the situation to them and stated this was unacceptable, and that I refused to take delivery on a drone that continues to show signs of failure even after those same steps had been performed, and requested to speak to a manager. I was transferred 3 times, each time sitting on hold for at least 20 minutes. When I finally was able to speak to someone, I went through the whole story again, and basically told them I would be filing a dispute with my credit card company if they didn't have a replacement drone sent to me within 24 hours. Nothing seemed to phase them until I mentioned my affiliation with an international tech publication that reaches 8+ million consumers each month in the US alone, and that I would be writing a comprehensive review on this entire experience. Finally, he miraculously seemed to get it. So the solution was now this: We are going to send in a request with this "new and updated" information to the service center and ask them to re-evaluate the drone, stating that re-calibration had failed previously. When I inquired when I could expect to hear back from them, I was told the typical DJI response of "within 48 hours" and that I would be contacted via email. Based on previous experience and knowing how awful their email support is, I asked if there was a direct number in which I could reach out to if I didn't hear back from them within that time. Apparently, DJI is the only company in the world who doesn't have a single telephone at their service center. I kid you not, this is what I was told by the customer service manager. Any requests for a status update would need to be sent via email. Here we are, nearly a week later, and still no drone. Rumor has it that it is on it's way to me, but I haven't received the shipping info yet, most likely because they are still waiting for the shipping label to print which from what I hear can take quite a while (see comments on that below). I have a sneaking suspicion that even if the drone is delivered, there will be some problem with it, like it's going to be the same exact serial number of the first unit I received. At this point, I have zero faith in this company to do the right thing in any circumstance such as this. Icing on the cake is their overseas email support (which apparently doesn't have the capability to look up RMA status for US based service) is still trying to get me to remove my review. If they think this is bad, wait until they see the real story when it hits! More updates to follow...

Cons: Loads of bugs! They clearly have not tested this product thoroughly and are struggling to keep up with the demand, couple that with world class Chinese quality control and you are really taking a gamble here. Are you the type of person who would place a $1300 bet on red or black at the roulette table? If the answer to that question is no, then do not buy this drone until they can figure out how to fix all the issues you are reading about. Trust me, the complaints are VERY real, and there are many more you have not read about because DJI is doing everything in their power to cover them up. This is my second time posting this as the first one was mysteriously deleted after I received an email DJI pleading for me to take it down. You be the judge.

Overall Review: I know there were some initial technical issues with the Mavic Pro and availability was limited, and that is to be expected following a major product launch like this, but DJI just can't get their act together with this one. I ordered this and it was originally expected to ship within 3-5 days, later the ship date was updated to 1/13/17. A few days prior to the ship date, the order status was updated to "packaging." When 1/13 came and went and I hadn't received any shipping notification, I checked the status online and it was still in a "packaging" state. I checked tracking on the UPS site and they state that the tracking number was invalid. Now I'm not sure how long it takes to slap a label on the box and send it out, but apparently in this case, quite a few. I contacted DJI on Monday the 16th and they assured me not to worry, that the package had shipped out on Friday the 13th but they claimed that because of the holiday weekend, UPS was not moving packages. They claimed it would not impact my delivery date (though it had already been impacted). Now I have never in my life heard of UPS shutting down on a Friday and Saturday just because there was a holiday on Monday, but it's their lie I'll let them tell it however they want. Anyhow, when I checked the tracking number they provided on Tuesday it still stated it was invalid. I called DJI AGAIN to ask for a status update, and they provided me a completely different tracking number, which did in fact ship out on Friday, but it was not heading to my house. Nope, instead it was on its way half way across the country to some place in Michigan. The rep on the phone told me it was the correct tracking number and had no idea why it wasn't displaying properly. This shipment was scheduled to be delivered on Wednesday 1/18/17. Well the next day I checked, and sure enough the package was delivered, still appearing on the UPS website as being delivered in Michigan, and I sure as hell didn't receive it. I contacted DJI AGAIN, and keep in mind every time you call them you are on hold for at least one hour, and they gave me the tracking number for my order, which was different for the THIRD time. So I checked this one and it was being shipped directly from China. I am assuming they realized their mistake that they sent mind to someone else and didn't want to admit it, so they rush shipped another unit to me. This one was due to arrive in 2 days on 1/20/17, and it did. Fast forward to 1/20/17 and I received the drone (but it was too late to fly). I was so excited to finally have it as I have been waiting to order this since it came out but wanted things to settle down a bit and give them a chance to work the kinks out before I took the plunge. So there is way, I finally had my Mavic. I charged up the batteries and later that night got everything ready for the next day. I have several other drones, and I have been flying RC aircraft for many years, so I know the ropes. I updated firmware, calibrated all systems, and checked all the settings to make sure they were ready to go. The next morning, I took it outside and attempted to fly it. The drone simply would not ascend. The thing was DOA. I double checked everything and could not get it to work properly for the life of me. This was a Saturday, and of course DJI USA is not open on Saturday, so I sent an email. I gave them all of the info and was very thorough. I received a response that someone would contact me within 24-48 hours. 48 hours later, no response, big shocker here. So again, I waste another hour waiting on hold to get in touch with someone. I finally get connected and they literally have me go through all of the same information that is already in the ticket from my email. After going back and forth they authorize the exchange, and state that I will receive further instructions via email. I receive an email several hours later, which is rather confusing and has lots of contradicting information in it. They state among other things, that a prepaid shipping label will be sent but it can take up to TWO DAYS to be provided. Now I understand why it took them a week to package the product, they were waiting for their UPS label, apparently. Anyhow, I had to call DJI again because there were discrepancies between the paperwork they sent me and what I was told by the rep. Another hour hold, and the rep gives me some answers to my questions, I want to confirm as they haven't been very trustworthy to date, and when he checks with his supervisor he reverses everything he had mentioned to me. So if I had listened to him and just hung up, my drone would have been rejected at the service center. Long story short, here is where it currently stands: I spent $1300 on a drone which didn't arrive when it should have because they shipped my drone to someone in Michigan. It takes 2 days to get a shipping label, then you can send the drone to DJI for an exchange, which will take 2-3 weeks, IF I'M LUCKY. Buyer beware!

Pros: Everything! If you are a seasoned vet of flying drones you will love this tiny little bird! It's sturdy, tough and able to negotiate mild winds yet it has a suspect small footprint! Able to be launched almost anywhere and by hand. The software, sensors and body of this thing is a work or modern art, you can't go wrong with it and it's almost crash proof. I said almost 👀

Cons: Eh? Wasn't free. Doesn't make sandwiches or coffee yet it cost almost as much as a mortgage. Guess you have to pay to play with current technology. Made by you know who? Ok, enough of that

Overall Review: I'm totally happy with forking over 1,000 dollars for this lil sucker. You will be too!