and that's the reason for no P5 announcement ,between flight times ,camera resolution, and any new features is DJI just out of things to add to a new model that'll make them put it out and entice people to buy the next latest and greatest..
It's hard to keep coming up with big new features but Information about the P5 has leaked out.and that's the reason for no P5 announcement ,between flight times ,camera resolution, and any new features is DJI just out of things to add to a new model that'll make them put it out and entice people to buy the next latest and greatest..
I totally agree !!! ... adequate firmware regression testing and software quality control would be such an improvement ... most people would prefer this stance over yet another model of drone being released, because they would KNOW that the software was as good as the hardware, by both protecting your investment and the integrity of flying a remote control aircraft that worked without issues.I think people would respect DJI for keeping everything 'as is' and just improving their support, customer service and firmware control/testing.
Trouble is John, that DJI still has yet to release a bug-free version of it's software/firmware for the P4P and P4P+ that would give the confidence boost needed to make people trust in their commitment to good firmware releases. Until that trust is regained, it will be an uphill battle to sell people on a 'new' and better drone. Hardware can be improved but the firmware quality is the key for reliable operation. They have not shown a serious effort to work towards quality regression testing and the resulting software 'repairs' resulting from that testing, BEFORE publishing a firmware release.It's my guess DJI realizes they need to provide something really great in the P5 to get P4P owners to "buy in", and it needs to have less bugs upon introduction, since they are under no pressure to release. That's why it's taking so long, in comparison to the past. You gotta admit, the P4P is pretty incredible. Although I'm eager to see what P5 will offer, and I have long wish list, I'm skeptical whether I'll be impressed enough to buy one, compared to what my P4P can do today.
What issues are you encountering?
I believe in the beginning there were issues with firmware. It seems like one issue had to do with the camera taking blurred up images. Another one had to do with connection issues. Nothing really show stopping, but bugs still. However, working with tech for over thirty years, I have yet seen anything that is as technical as these drones with all their sophistication, come out 100% bug free. There is just too much there to test. You can alpha and beta test these devices until it snows in Hades and someone will still find something. Now there are companies that will release a product that they know has big, bad bugs, just to get them in front of the public for like Christmas or something. I don’t pity those folks at all because they knowingly put something out there that they knew would not work properly. The GoPro Karma comes to mind. I have read that several folks knew there were major issues with that drone before it’s release, but to get it out in the market they released it anyway, only to have both the drone and GoPro stock hit the ground. It’s a shame because I have heard the new Karma, while it does not have the sophistication of the Mavic Pro, is still a nice little drone to fly and the Hero 5 (and new Hero 6) are both fine cameras that are waterproof and tough little devices.What issues are you encountering?
I've been flying the P4 pro since it was released a year ago and not seen any bugs or issues.
Firmware gets blamed for all kinds of things that have nothing to do with firmware.I believe in the beginning there were issues with firmware. It seems like one issue had to do with the camera taking blurred up images. Another one had to do with connection issues.
Firmware gets blamed for all kinds of things that have nothing to do with firmware.
Right from the day it released, the P4 pro focused and connected just fine.
No disrespect but the P4P is far superior to the P4. I went from a P3A to the P4P and absolutely love it.I own a P3A and fly just as a hobby. There's nothing on the P4 that excites me enough to upgrade to one. That will also go for the P5 if it's ever released. Mine does everything I want it to do and am extremely happy with it.
As others have stated, DJI needs to put more focus on their customer service and I agree