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Re: DJI Mavic 3 Pro

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ben7799 wrote: post #13
andy_ppp wrote: post #10

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They really should allow auto updating of the Home location, however if you’re moving while landing getting that right is probably quite difficult.

You can update the home point and have been able to for a long time. And this is zero concern if you're good at manual landing. I've never really ever used their RTH feature the entire time I've been flying, my experience goes back to well before R/C aircraft had any RTH or landing assist. It's more that you just have to remember to update the home point, and if you don't the drone will suddenly fly off far way out t…

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Re: DJI Mavic 3 Pro

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Post by trollied »

yreg wrote: post #9

Would love to get a new shiny thing, but it’s difficult to excuse since my 5 year old Mavic Air still works very well and feels amazing. If you are looking into getting a (no-DIY) drone, consider a second-hand Mavic, they are cheap and great. Maybe get a new battery or two.

I agree. They are great fun to fly, and also very beginner friendly.

Re: DJI Mavic 3 Pro

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Post by FpUser »

1024core wrote: post #17
nine_k wrote: post #14

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Why would a drone have any internet access? It may want it, but should not need it, nor given it.

It needs it to make sure it follows any local flight restrictions, like no-fly zones.

My drone stayed without connection for more than a year already. Sure it politely says at startup that said zones need an update but other than that keeps functioning without a hitch.

Re: DJI Mavic 3 Pro

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Post by cultofmetatron »

hintymad wrote: post #19

Spy drone or not, why can’t US companies design and manufacture better products to compete with DJI?

we gutted most of our manufacturing and outsourced it to china decades ago. we Let our entire non military manufacturing industry die on the vine so there isn't much of a culture of supply chain left.

blame harvard business school. The cumulative damage of their Alum to the american economy is astronomical

Re: DJI Mavic 3 Pro

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Post by doodlesdev »

seatac76 wrote: post #15

Does anyone have an authoritative source on what data DJI captures and relays to China?. I want to buy a drone but concerned about privacy.

Honestly? Assume they collect everything, such as location, the pictures and videos taken (and not taken), flight paths (this one I know for sure), telemetry from the device and drone, etc. Even if they're not doing it now there's no reason they wouldn't in the future, they are basically a monopoly when it comes to consumer drones and they are in China, they don't give a ** about privacy.

Ironically, I do recommend them, they simply are the only option in the market right now and all of their drones have something interesting to offer.

Re: DJI Mavic 3 Pro

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Post by zamnos »

hintymad wrote: post #19

Spy drone or not, why can’t US companies design and manufacture better products to compete with DJI?

Skydio seems to be doing just fine, though their customers are more companies that want security rather than consumers.

I think what killed it is the FCC rules, which make it illegal to fly in a large number of places where it really shouldn't have to be. This severely limits the size of the market for a $1,000 gadget.

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