DJI famous on Facebook

[Flyer91]

It was the Jefferson Starship that said:
"When the truth is found to be lies
And all the joy within you dies ...." :lol:

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid ... =1&theater

 

[N017RW]

That's what they get for saying "for Everyone".

Clearly it's not, like: skateboards, personal water craft, tattoos, you name it.

These are not beginner r/c aircraft.

 

[Tails_Up]

Nail on head there.

I must admit that quad copters and DJI got me into this hobby; I always had an interest in R/C but no FPV and the intimidation of crashing a conventional model aircraft kept me away. I guess I'm not the only one.

I've tried to think of an analogous activity and you've mentioned some good ones -- I can't think of one better. In the insurance business, agents used to joke that auto insurance was the worst to service because people were very particular about their car - their pride and joy, and they expect perfection. This is a lot of money to see it smashed in front of you, no matter what the cause.

When I was about 15, I saved up and bought a control line Stuka bomber. Man, I was so hyped. My dad and I took it out to the field, and it's maiden and only flight lasted 3 seconds. That was bummer too!

I don't remember if Testors had a customer service department back then.

 

[4wd]

Their marketing probably encourages unrealistic expectations.
For example this looks way too ambitious for day four of ownership and perhaps not an un-typical new owner - who will now spend weeks slagging off the product.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5MCqF0nAHL0

 

[N017RW]

Nail on head there.

I must admit that quad copters and DJI got me into this hobby; I always had an interest in R/C but no FPV and the intimidation of crashing a conventional model aircraft kept me away. I guess I'm not the only one.

I've tried to think of an analogous activity and you've mentioned some good ones -- I can't think of one better. In the insurance business, agents used to joke that auto insurance was the worst to service because people were very particular about their car - their pride and joy, and they expect perfection. This is a lot of money to see it smashed in front of you, no matter what the cause.

When I was about 15, I saved up and bought a control line Stuka bomber. Man, I was so hyped. My dad and I took it out to the field, and it's maiden and only flight lasted 3 seconds. That was bummer too!

I don't remember if Testors had a customer service department back then.

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