Mavic Release Discussion

The sensor and the megapixels seem to be the same but I see there's a difference in lenses.

The P4 lens has a wider angle and the Mavic lens is a bit faster...

Mavic - FOV 78.8° 28 mm (35 mm format equivalent) f/2.

P4 - FOV 94° 20 mm (35 mm format equivalent) f/2.8
 
Had to pull the trigger on Amazon.
  • Estimated delivery: Oct. 18, 2016 - Oct. 26, 2016
Much better than the mid-November date they had an hour ago.


I ordered when it said the Nov ETA, but I placed another order with the Oct ETA. So im not sure whats going on... DJI's twitter seems to be directing everyone to Amazon since DJI's store is down.


Plus on the Amazon page, it says first 100 orders get priority shipping, whatever that means.
 
They'll be selling three versions..

For $749 you get the drone that you fly with your smart phone.
For $999 you get the drone and the controller. (It still can be flown by a smart phone alone if you wish).
For $1299 you get the drone, the controller a spare battery and a case.
The bundle for $1300 has a multi charger block, 2 extra batteries, car charger, bag, adapter to use battery to charge phone & extra props.

That said, I may have to buy one... I am drooling over here!
 
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For what I could see when the store was running, it's worth buying in the US ($999) compared to the UK (£999)


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why would anyone buy a phantom 4 compared with this?? What does the Phantom 4 do better?
Handle wind better for one thing. Size matters..... If this actually works as it appears to I will certainly get one but I doubt it will replace the Phantoms.
 
DJI store not loading for me.

Is that the Amazon DJI store you're talking about? So I'm not the only one who can't find it on Amazon...?

If someone has a link to order it on AMZ please post it. Thx
 
The bundle for $1300 has a multi charger block, 2 extra batteries, car charger, bag, adapter to use battery to charge phone & extra props.

That said, I may have to buy one... I am drooling over here!
Extra points if you can use a P3/4/Inspire controller. That little controller is cute but may be too small to be really functional.
 
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Handle wind better for one thing. Size matters..... If this actually works as it appears to I will certainly get one but I doubt it will replace the Phantoms.
it just put phantoms out of business
 
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Handle wind better for one thing. Size matters..... If this actually works as it appears to I will certainly get one but I doubt it will replace the Phantoms.
It's basically the same size as a P4
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Just fly it I want to see that 27 mins! Well at least she knows how to open her purse! Last time she could not open the p4 case!
 
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It's basically the same size as a P4
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You're right. I was misled by the folded size. A stealth drone! That ought to strike terror into somebody. I wonder what the P4 / P4 prices will do.

As far as a photography platform, it doesn't seem to offer much over a P3/4 - Pretty much the same camera.

Come on DJI, some of want to take better pictures (and not selfies).
 
They are close on size but the Mavic weight is probably what gives it a longer flight time

MAVICSPECS

AIRCRAFT
Weight (including battery and propellers)
1.62 lbs (734 g) (exclude gimbal cover)
1.64 lbs (743 g) (include gimbal cover)
Max Ascent Speed 16.4 ft/s (5 m/s) in Sport mode
Max Descent Speed 9.8 ft/s (3 m/s)
Max Speed 40 mph (65 kph) in Sport mode without wind
Max Service Ceiling Above Sea Level 16404 feet (5000 m)
Max Flight Time 27 minutes (0 wind at a consistent 15.5 mph (25 kph))
Max Hovering Time 24 minutes (0 wind)
Overall flight time 21 munites ( In normal flight, 15% remaining battery level )
Max Flight Distance 8 mi (13 km, 0 wind)
Operating Temperature 32° to 104° F (0° to 40° C)
GPS Mode GPS / GLONASS

PHANTOM 4SPECS
AIRCRAFT
Weight (including battery and propellers) 1380 g
Max Ascent Speed 6 m/s (Sport mode)
Max Descent Speed 4 m/s (Sport mode)
Max Speed 20 m/s (Sport mode)
Max Service Ceiling Above Sea Level 19685 feet (6000 m)
Max Flight Time Approx. 28 minutes
Operating Temperature 32° to 104° F (0° to 40° C)
GPS Mode GPS / GLONASS
Hover Accuracy Vertical:
+/- 0.1 m (when Vision Positioning is active) or +/-0.5 m
Horizontal:
+/- 0.3 m (when Vision Positioning is active) or +/-1.5 m
Diagonal Size (Excluding Propellers) 350 mm
 

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