I did a small antenna relocation mod to my P2V+ and was able to reach 800m. I don't usually fly distance and for many it's as normal as coffee in the morning. As an experienced flyer I was comfortable as I "believe" I had "control" and I had "LOS".
Distance flying has always existed but that involved some tinkering, boosters, knowledge so there hasn't been many concerns as these users are hobbyist and have some sort of idea on how to fly range and increase day by day.
The P2V+ introduced the RTF package. Some of us, launched the RTF P2V+ straight of the box and to the moon without reading the manual. Fortunately it was at a distance where it could come back. Some didn't and they called this the "flyaway".
Now with the P3+Lightbridge, the noob user can now crack the 2km mark without trying. I'm concerned that the P3's simplicity, accessibility and range will raise some eyebrows. "Here are the keys to my Lan EVO 10, see how fast you can go on the public roads". It never ends well.
DJI has seen and filmed the future - I fear that soon, the only places we can fly will be on pink lakes, erupting volcanos and over the ocean.
Distance flying has always existed but that involved some tinkering, boosters, knowledge so there hasn't been many concerns as these users are hobbyist and have some sort of idea on how to fly range and increase day by day.
The P2V+ introduced the RTF package. Some of us, launched the RTF P2V+ straight of the box and to the moon without reading the manual. Fortunately it was at a distance where it could come back. Some didn't and they called this the "flyaway".
Now with the P3+Lightbridge, the noob user can now crack the 2km mark without trying. I'm concerned that the P3's simplicity, accessibility and range will raise some eyebrows. "Here are the keys to my Lan EVO 10, see how fast you can go on the public roads". It never ends well.
DJI has seen and filmed the future - I fear that soon, the only places we can fly will be on pink lakes, erupting volcanos and over the ocean.