I was genuinely surprised at how quickly my Mavic Pro drone sold. It was just a matter of hours after I listed it on a Drone Facebook group.
Why was I selling such a good drone?
Well, I'm upgrading to the latest model from DJI.
The new drone comes in two versions: the Mavic Pro 2 and the Mavic Zoom 2, both of which are significantly improved over the original.
When I asked at the Camera House here in Coffs Harbour, they were sold out. They suggested that I purchase online and have it shipped to my home rather than going to the store.
This way, I could skip the queue of people already waiting for stock. More importantly, with a second price hike looming since the drone’s launch in August, I’d also avoided that increase.
I decided on the Mavic Pro, which features a larger image sensor, as DJI has partnered with Hasselblad.
Hasselblad has been in operation since 1941, and its Swedish design is renowned worldwide.
The sensor is four times larger than the original, which significantly improves the quality and colour performance.
Why was I selling such a good drone?
Well, I'm upgrading to the latest model from DJI.
The new drone comes in two versions: the Mavic Pro 2 and the Mavic Zoom 2, both of which are significantly improved over the original.
When I asked at the Camera House here in Coffs Harbour, they were sold out. They suggested that I purchase online and have it shipped to my home rather than going to the store.
This way, I could skip the queue of people already waiting for stock. More importantly, with a second price hike looming since the drone’s launch in August, I’d also avoided that increase.
I decided on the Mavic Pro, which features a larger image sensor, as DJI has partnered with Hasselblad.
Hasselblad has been in operation since 1941, and its Swedish design is renowned worldwide.
The sensor is four times larger than the original, which significantly improves the quality and colour performance.
The larger sensor results in an increased ISO setting from 3200 to 12800, and the megapixel count rises from 12 to 20, allowing for even more stunning photos.
The original drone, with its fixed aperture, has been replaced with an adjustable one ranging from f/2.8 to f/11, providing greater control for handling different lighting conditions.
Many additional differences exist between the old and new models, including an increase in colour profile from 16 million to over 1 billion colours. Hyperlapse is also now included.
Another key feature is the introduction of omnidirectional obstacle sensing. Sensors are now placed in the front, rear, sides, and underneath, whereas the original only had forward sensing.
It now supports 4K HDR, and the drone can be connected directly to a 4K TV to view footage with accurate colour tones and contrast.
Flight time per battery, transmission distance (up to 8 km), and speed have all been improved. I only ever fly within line of sight.
The top speed is now 72 kph in sports mode, and it boasts low-noise flight technology, making it much quieter than the original.
I also purchased a Fly More Kit, which includes two sets of props, a car charger, two additional batteries, and a charging hub that can connect all the batteries. Buying the kit instead of individual items saves over $400.00.
The original drone, with its fixed aperture, has been replaced with an adjustable one ranging from f/2.8 to f/11, providing greater control for handling different lighting conditions.
Many additional differences exist between the old and new models, including an increase in colour profile from 16 million to over 1 billion colours. Hyperlapse is also now included.
Another key feature is the introduction of omnidirectional obstacle sensing. Sensors are now placed in the front, rear, sides, and underneath, whereas the original only had forward sensing.
It now supports 4K HDR, and the drone can be connected directly to a 4K TV to view footage with accurate colour tones and contrast.
Flight time per battery, transmission distance (up to 8 km), and speed have all been improved. I only ever fly within line of sight.
The top speed is now 72 kph in sports mode, and it boasts low-noise flight technology, making it much quieter than the original.
I also purchased a Fly More Kit, which includes two sets of props, a car charger, two additional batteries, and a charging hub that can connect all the batteries. Buying the kit instead of individual items saves over $400.00.
Unfortunately, the price has also risen significantly with the introduction of this new drone and its added features.
