Do I got a sweet deal to share. ;)

[Outta Control]

What we have here is an absolutely brand new P3P V2 with zero use.
It is so new when I connected it to the app it request the AC to be registered.
It cames with 3 Batteries and a DJI Hard Case.

This little gem was the original bird the owner had until an Oak tree thought otherwise.
I was damaged thus the owner just wanted to get rid of it so it was a freebie in the deal.
It came with a charger and an RC.
After some checking, updating, cleaning, and some TLC, it fired right up with a smooth motor response.
So I ordered a new shell and some parts for the gimbal as I hope after my rebuild the gimbal and 4K camera will work as new. <crossing fingers>.
PS: The camera works and functions 100% but I notice the gimbal began to drift. So I tore it apart and do the same TLC and rebuild it.

So if this works out well my goal of staying below $300 to being P3P #2 up to new I'll have a completely refreshed P3P.

Total cost of the deal? = $850
Current cost to repair P3P #2 = $75

 

[GadgetGuy]

They have been selling literally thousands of them, brand new, on eBay for as little as $749 through PixelHub, albeit with one battery.

 

[alokbhargava]

Prices keep changing, what more important is that what we bought is working to our satisfaction.

 

[GadgetGuy]

Prices keep changing, what more important is that what we bought is working to our satisfaction.

Indeed! If you are buying a used aircraft, you better trust the seller, or your repair skills!

 

[Outta Control]

Partially true. I've been watching the P3's pricing since Feb and honestly the changes are so minimal they still hold a good value.

Now if I can get the V1 working I can make $$$ out of it since it was a freebie.

Oh BTW I also bought a P3S for $280 and only issue on that was the replacement of the gimbal plate.

 

[GadgetGuy]

There's gold in them freebies!
Lots of guys are buying crashed aircraft for cheap, and then parting out the undamaged aircraft components for more than the price of a new bird. It's a good business model!

 

[Juhead]

If I read it correctly he has purchased two p3's so if he fixes the faulty one he could sell it and have a p3 for peanuts.

 

[GadgetGuy]

If I read it correctly he has purchased two p3's so if he fixes the faulty one he could sell it and have a p3 for peanuts.

Yeah. I think I misunderstood.

 

[Rypper1]

I had to reread it myself. Sounds like he go a pretty good deal! Nice find OP!

 

[alokbhargava]

There's gold in them freebies!
Lots of guys are buying crashed aircraft for cheap, and then parting out the undamaged aircraft components for more than the price of a new bird. It's a good business model!

Agree. Thats what I have been telling others when they want to sell their crashed P3.

 

[GadgetGuy]

Agree. Thats what I have been telling others when they want to sell their crashed P3.

Good strategy is to buy a new one, and a crashed one, to cannibalize for parts!