There are a few great manufacturers on the market today, but there is only one that is absolutely dominating the market, Their latest drones are some of the best we’ve ever seen. In terms of high-end cameras that take to the sky, DJI is leading the pack.
Check out the Mavic Pro here: Austin and Alex review a production model of th. DJI Mavic Pro – Features. The Mavic Pro’s camera is small but fairly powerful on paper: its 1/2.3-inch sensor can capture 12MP stills in JPEG or DNG RAW format, as well as video at a variety.
One of their more advanced offerings in the consumer class for a long time was the, a folding quadcopter that is extremely easy to fly and produces some superb aerial shots.We spent some time with DJI for some hands-on flight training with the Mavic Pro in the early days, and we’ve been flying ours ever since. We are un-apologetically in love with this drone, but it’s not perfect. Let’s explore more in this DJI Mavic Pro review.
We had been updating this article on a fairly regular schedule in order to share updates and moves in the market that changed our view of the Mavic Pro. As such, the release of the are the change that will generally stop these updates. To be fair, DJI calls the Mavic 2 series the iterative update to the Mavic Pro, and what an update they are.Bottom line, the Mavic Pro is still a fantastic machine, it flies extremely well, is very portable and has a lot to offer. The newer Mavic 2 drones have the better cameras and more security features. The Mavic Pro is almost half the price of the newer machines now, so it’s totally worth considering, but for the best photos and video from the sky, Mavic 2 drones are the way to go.More important, Mavic Pro availability is beginning to dwindle. You can still find it to purchase, but you’re now looking at packages put together by other vendors.
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In a manner of speaking, DJI has discontinued the drone, but it is still well supported, emulated and has a vast accessory market.Previous updates of note:. is out.
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Update to the/alert DJI Mavic Pro one year reviewIf you are looking for all the juicy tech specs on the Mavic Pro, you are already reading the article you want, but if you want to hear how our first year experience has been with this craft, head on over to our Mavic Pro one year review. Perhaps better called our One year impressions. DJI announced the new Mavic Pro White editionNot much to see here, just the original Mavic Pro in a white paint job and a great low price.
Exclusive to Apple stores, see. DJI announced the new Mavic Pro PlatinumOur opinions of the original Mavic Pro remain unchanged, as you’ll read below, but the new release of this machine packs more than a just a new color. The Mavic Pro Platinum improves software and some internals, plus introduces new propellers to increase flight time and reduce noise. We’ll be updating this Mavic Pro review with new info once we get the new propellers – that’s right, the new props fit the original Mavic as well.Stay tuned for more coverage of the, we can’t wait to see how much better it is than the original. Platinum Propellers on the original Mavic ProWe flew the Mavic Pro with the new propellers from the Mavic Pro Platinum. We’re trying to figure out in a semi-scientific manner how much of an improvement the new props are. For now, join us to, we’ll have some Mavic Pro propeller info for you very soon.Update: This was a great idea, folks.
If you were wondering, I highly recommend installing the gold (or silver) tipped propellers on your Mavic Pro. The ESCs are not fully tuned, but it reduces motor RPM by about 500 when the drone is at hover. That’s a great amount of power reduction and reduced wear and tear. They are quieter as well, but, I had to use sound recording tools and analyze the recording – let’s just say that they are quieter, but it is not likely you will hear that difference by ear in your normal flights. Still, we think it’s totally worth putting the. From the moment you receive your Mavic Pro, the box alone will have you wondering where DJI is hiding the drone. Unlike most high-end quadcopters on the market today, the Mavic Pro is very small.
Able to easily slip into a larger purse, a smaller pocket on your backpack or even into most water bottle holders, this collapsing drone is one of the most portable flying units we’ve ever seen.Where the small size may invite the expectation of low quality, we think you’ll be pleasantly surprised, this is a metal drone with impressive fit and finish. It is also a very thoughtfully engineered unit, look for quick release propellers, no tools required, and a slender controller with options beyond what you might expect.Available in just one color, this slate grey drone arrives folded and requires just a few quick maneuvers to prepare for first flight.
Fold out the front arms from the sides, then fold the rear arms from underneath.The landing gear lives at the base of the front arms and on the fuselage near the rear. Clearances are minimal all the way around, including the landing gear, you’ll want to find flat and solid surfaces to take off and land on.The battery is easily removed, simply pinch together the buttons on either side of the battery itself and pull up.The front of the drone houses the 3-axis gimbal with 12MP, 4K camera.
The optional plastic dome will keep things dry and safe, but go ahead and remove it if you find it to distort your images. Just above the camera is a pair of sensors, these help prevent damage to your drone, providing obstacle identification and avoidance.As best we can tell, the Mavic Pro is a tiny super computer packed into an aircraft. Downward facing sensors compliment the front mounted sensors, combined with the camera, this drone is packed with intelligent, autonomous flight modes, self landing capabilities, dual-GPS radios for redundancy and absolute location precision and more.Not only does the Mavic Pro have its own internal cooling fan to keep the computing electronics at optimal temperature, but the remote control does as well. This is no toy.Finally, you’ll find red LED lights just below the front propellers, and a single large light at the very rear of the fuselage. This rear LED flashes different colors to let you know the status of the craft, just remember, green is good.Drone legal and safetyWe’ve got all the here, or check out our master list!. Usability. The key to the Mavic Pro, the shining mark by which DJI should be proud, this drone is one of the most user friendly quadcopters around.
The small size, quick fold setup and easy pairing remote and smartphone app will get you from your backpack to the sky very quickly.Beyond the basic setup, flying this drone is downright child’s play. Perhaps that was a poor choice of words, this really isn’t the drone you want for children, but we’ll talk about that later.
My point is, the Mavic Pro almost flies itself, you do little more than tell it where to go. Please do not expect this drone to actually fly itself, I highly suggest enjoying some test flights on a small, inexpensive trainer quadcopter first. I explain why in this, but suffice to say, if you are destined to crash a drone, make it a $30 crash, not a thousand dollar crash.With the drone itself setup in just seconds, the remote control may take a few more, by itself, simply flip out the antenna and get ready to fly. The optional connection of your smartphone can add a bit of time, but the FPV is well worth the hassle.As the Mavic Pro is easily considered more of a flying camera than it is a drone that has a camera, we must judge the photo and video features and capabilities as well. They’re good.There are dedicated buttons on the remote control to quickly take either a photo or start/stop recording video. Photos are taken at 12MP of resolution and there is a 2X zoom to accompany full manual camera controls.
In auto mode, simply tap the smartphone display to choose your desired focus and exposure points, or hit the left rear button on the remote to center focus, hit the right top trigger and enjoy your photo.The right top spinning wheel control allows for quick exposure level changes. The top left spinning wheel tilts the camera up and down to help capture your target.Video recording controls are a little more complicated, in one regard, otherwise offer the same one click operation with on-screen tap to choose focus. Changing between the video capture modes takes a moment to configure, select from 1080P, 2.7K or 4K recording at various framerate settings.
I must remember to take the camera out of 1080P at 90FPS before I head back up. Slow-mo is great, but I like the 2.7K recording the best, just a preference. Update: I have changed my opinion on video resolution, I shoot everything in 4K now. It is a little bit more intensive to edit and I find the need to do just a tad more color grading, but it’s 4K. Future-proofing my footage just makes sense.I keep mentioning that the Mavic Pro nearly flies itself, this is a huge advantage over many other drones.
The primary feature that makes the most impact on a successful flight is the ability for the Mavic Pro to remain at a stable hover. If you accidentally drop the remote, the drone will halt and hover in place, and with extreme accuracy. While DJI claims a hover within 10cm vertically and 30cm horizontally, my experience says more like 5cm and 10 cm, it’s pretty impressive.Before you flyIn light of the, DJI has enacted their own registration requirements. From here on, new owners of most DJI Drones will be required to register with the company to activate their flying machine before first flight. This can be annoying, and to many a huge invasion of anonymity, but if you are already signed in and registered, it’s nothing really new. There are four main flight characteristics that make the Mavic Pro an excellent drone for many users, and make for fantastic photography from the sky.First up, the DJI Mavic Pro can takeoff and land all by itself.
Well, not entirely by itself, you will have to tap the take-off and land buttons on the DJI GO mobile app, but that’s all there is to it. Even if you decide to take off or land manually, the smarts of the drone take over to ensure you land softly and get up to an appropriate height for the Vision Positioning to kick in.Next on the list, something we touched on above, the ability for the Mavic Pro to hover with impressive stability. Beyond just the ability to stay in place, the fact that this is the default flight mode of this drone. Any early adopter or toy class drone pilot will tell you, these things don’t like to stay in place very well. Releasing the controller used to mean an undeniable crash, not with the Mavic Pro, it’ll just sit there until you move it or it runs out of battery and lands.It would be wrong of me to call Tripod mode a beginner’s mode.
Really, if you are looking to slow things down, keep movements as stead as possible, Tripod mode is the answer. Designed to create the most stable video capture possible, reduced flight sensitivity makes it a great mode for learning to fly.Finally, the fourth feature that makes the Mavic Pro extremely valuable as a drone, the Return to home feature. Admitting that many drones offer this functionality today, keep in mind that the Mavic Pro utilizes its dual GPS modules to place an accurate mark, then takes accuracy down to within inches thanks to proximity sensor and camera capture of the surroundings of the drone. GPS gets you close, matching the exact view as when you took off will land you almost exactly where you took off.Aside from these key features the DJI packed the Mavic Pro with a ton of extra flight modes and built a rather exciting drone to fly.First up, the Mavic Pro can fly at up to 40 MPH ground speed, while vertical travel is at 16.4 ft/s. I could tell you that that is roughly 11MPH, or I could tell you that it will take 24 seconds to get from the ground up to the 400 foot legal ceiling within the U.S.The camera is the key to a handful of creative and automated flight modes, starting with a feature called Trace. Trace offers three ‘Follow-me’ modes, leading you from in front, following you from behind or circling you while it keeps you in focus.The second mode is called Profile, think about your favorite old video games, the 2D side scrollers, that’s the idea here. The Mavic Pro recognizes your side and flies along sideways to capture your block breaking exploits.
Please just keep an eye on things, the collisions sensors are on the front, not the back or sides. The final mode is called Spotlight, this is the most fun you’ll have with your object focused videography. Not locking to a specific angle of an object, you take control of flight, the drone will keep the camera pointed at the subject. No matter where you or the subject of your video go, you fly the drone and the camera will keep a lock on the target.Another handy tool is called Gesture control. Want to allow your friends to take pictures with your Mavic Pro, without handing over the remote?
Gesture controls allow them to wave at the drone, it will see them and accept gestures to take a photo, follow them and more.Related reading:TapFly is an additional flight mode that allows you to point out a location on your smartphone display, then enjoy as your Mavic Pro autonomously navigates to that location. It flies, you control the camera.Ignoring all these fancy figures and flight modes, I should mention that the Mavic Pro is very predictable in terms of take off and landing. Take off will bring you up to about 4 feet and enter a hover. Landing will get you down to about 3 feet, then halt, you can then hold down the joystick or use the automated landing mode to slowly touchdown.The latest added a few new features that seriously improves the value of the Mavic Pro, dual pilot control and a higher speed, for starters. One controller takes full control of the craft, the next logs in as co-pilot and can control as well. This is a full control setup, if the first pilot is off the controls for a few seconds, the second pilot completely takes over. Craft like the Inspire 2 have dual pilot setups, but in that case, one controller flies the drone, the other controller works the camera, sharing the load.
While this is not true for the Mavic, at least the second controller can see the display, allowing it to be used as a monitor for non-pilots.Update: The new Fixed-wing mode adds a great FPV aircraft feel to your flight. Looking the camera in a forward state, then tilting it side to side when the craft turns, you’d never know from the recorded footage that you were not flying a fixed-wing craft. If you are a fan of look of flying an airplane, but want to put your Mavic pro into the air, this is absolutely the tool for you.Speaking of a monitor for a non-pilot, DJI has introduced the. We went in Las Vegas, you should check that out.
In short, the wearer enjoys full HD view from the Mavic Pro in an enclosed VR headset. This FPV gear can also take over control of the camera – active track control means when you look up, the camera gimbal on the drone tilts up, it can even turn the aircraft when you turn your head to the side far enough. DJI announces DJI Goggles – FPV headset for your favorite drone June 25, 2017Extra functionality beyond this increases the top speed of the Mavic Pro to 33.5 mph while in ActiveTrack mode, the drone’s total top speed remains unchanged. The new fixed wing flight mode is a fun addition, it adds a cruise control like flight mode, it locks the camera gimbal forward and when you turn, the gimbal turns a little emulating the look as though you were flying a fixed wing aircraft.Update: More recent feature additions include Sphere photo modes, with 360 degree images and more.
DJI also added Quickshots to the Mavic Pro, adding a number of self-piloting flight modes to capture various selfie-focused videos. Photo samplesThe following are unedited photos taken by the Mavic Pro. We’ve re-sized them and cropped from 4:3 to 16:9 aspect ratio, but have not edited color, exposure or any other settings. We really are unabashedly smitten with this drone, DJI has packed an impressive amount of smarts and camera abilities into a very small package. Admitting that many of the features are, on paper, the same as many other top drone manufacturers, but real world testing proves that specs on paper do not explain the real value here.A fast and stable drone, the Mavic Pro is fun to fly, but we still must consider it a member of a sub-class of drones I like to call ‘flying cameras.’ FPV racers will find the Mavic Pro both slow and expensive. Hobby flyers will also find this level of thrill and maneuverability in less expensive options, but consumer-level drone shoppers looking to get a camera into the sky will find few, if any, better drones on the market today.The, packing superior flight options, particularly obstacle avoidance, and a far more powerful camera, but this remains on the large Phantom frame. Those looking for an ultra-portable drone should find the lacking features from the larger and more expensive drone are worth the convenience of the Mavic Pro.The original selling price for the, which includes the Mavic Pro, controller and one battery, with cables and charger.
The, adding on two more batteries, a couple more sets of propellers and a handful of battery charging options. As of July 2019, however, you can grab the drone for $819 and the Fly More combo for $929.
A bunch of useful DJI Mavic Pro Accessories and gadgets I find essential in 2019 – and some that you don’t really need.NOTE: DJI Mavic 2 Pro and Zoom owners are advised to check out the post:I have bought several accessories and extra gadgets for my drone. Most of them work for Platinum as well. They all serve a purpose, but my experience has thought me that even if the idea is good, the product doesn’t always work as it should – third-party or original.Other gadgets work like a charm and are a must-have. I don’t see myself droning without them.
They can actually do the whole droning experience better and safer!These products are also a perfect starting point to find the gifts for a owner if you are not looking to purchase something for yourself. Also read:I must emphasize that I’m not responsible for any crashes, mistakes or accidents that you can encounter using some of these gadgets. Fly with care and within local regulations. Research and read reviews before you buy!Now to the list of 31 DJI Mavic Pro Accessories and Gadgets I love 2019! Comment below if you have any other favorite products and ideas for the best Mavic gadgets.
What do you use when you fly? I would love to hear about your experiences.1. Stickers and decals for a much cooler look. Stickers and decals for a much cooler lookTo get that extra individual look on the drone, stickers, and decorations are available for your Mavic Pro. No one wants to be mainstream, right?You have several choices ranging from simple expression skins with, to whole skins covering the craft, batteries and remote controller. Here is my own of the EVAC skin from Decalgirl.On Amazon, you can buy many different skin packages for this purpose. I read that they might interfere with GPS and the general range, but I haven’t tried them myself yet.Check out the many with a top rating.2.
PolarPro DJI Mavic Filters. PolarPro DJI Mavic FiltersND filters for the drone-lens are essential if you want to make movies with a cinematic look. The 3-pack is my favorite bundle and the ones I use. DJI have their own filters, but I’ve read that they tend to fall off more easily. I haven’t tried them since the Polar Pro filters do the job.How do ND filters work on a drone, you might ask, and are they really necessary? I’ll try to explain in an easy way:These filters make the lens darker, and therefore you will have lower shutter speeds. In photography terms, the shutter needs to be open for a longer period of time and the frames get a slight blur which looks good on video.
Read more about “Why use ND filters” and how in.The Polar Pro Mavic Filter 3-Pack contains 3 essential filters which are perfect for most lighting situations while flying. The CP filter is a circular polarizer filter that helps increase contrast and saturation and reduce glare when around reflective surfaces. This is the filter I use mostly for photography.The ND8, 3-stop Neutral Density filter is used to help soften or smooth your videos giving them a more cinematic look.And last, the ND16- 4-stop filter is used in sunny and bright flying conditions.The 6 pack includes these as well: ND4, ND32, and ND64 as well.3. Extra microSDHC Memory Cards. SanDisk 32GB microSDHC Memory CardExtra memory cards are essential when flying long trips and photo shoots. Especially if you film a lot in 4K or take lots of pictures in RAW format in AEB. Mavic Pro use microSD memory cards.I always switch memory cards after a flight, for instance when changing the battery, so I don’t lose any footage if I’m unlucky and lose the drone.
(God forbid ) Because of that I usually buy a couple of 16GB or 32Gb rather than one expensive large 64 GB card.Here are my suggestions for the best memory card for DJI Mavic Pro with fast transfer speed, enough space, reliability from a trustworthy manufacturer:4. Extended Landing Gears. Extended landing gearsWhen taking off or land in rugged terrain and tall grass it can be a good idea to attach extended landing gears to the multicopter to increase the height of the body. Consists of three parts, two pieces for the antenna legs and one piece that click on the back.
The drone still fits in the shoulder bag even if the legs are attached.I bought a set once (mainly because a trip to the ), but I simply couldn’t fit them on the legs. Maybe I didn’t press them on hard enough but I felt they damaged the antennas. I haven’t seen anyone else having the same problem, so I suppose they work fine.Now I have taught myself how to take off and land the MavicPro from the hand so I can take off from everywhere regardless of the terrain and surface – and by that eliminating the need for extended landing gears. However, if you are afraid of the potential dangers of launching the craft that way, I recommend trying this gadget.If you have any ideas for cool DJI Mavic Pro Accessories, please remember to write them down in the comment section at the bottom!5. RC Style Portable Landing Pad. RC Style Portable Landing PadThe portable helipad for is a cool gadget that makes launching and landing easier on for instance grass and sand.Perfect for beaches and gardens.
It is also a good visual waypoint when landing when the camera is pointed straight down.The RC Style landing pad for DJI Mavic Pro quadcopters (and of course other drones) is 80 cm in diameter, easy to fold, made of waterproof and sun protected materials, and with a luminous strip set to direct the launch position exactly during the night flight.6. Remote Controller Joystick / Thumbstick protectors. PGYTECH Mavic Pro Control Thumb Stick ProtectorJoystick protectors are in my opinion an essential gadget for your Mavic or Spark remote controller. When the remote controller is stored in a bag or pocket without, the thumbsticks risk being bent too much which may damage the remote controller.A protector is a cheap way to avoid buying a new controller.I use one of these transport clips daily, and even if there are different types, the is the one I recommend.I have written an article on the subject of, and even made a unboxing video of my favorite product seen below.
AQGOODLIFE DJI Mavic Pro Propeller Guard Bumper Protectorsare attachments to the arms and guards the propellers if you hit stuff. I product I haven’t tried but might serve a purpose on rare occasions.If you fly a lot indoors or in tight spaces, they can actually save your propellers and drone.
I guess they can help if you come to close to trees too.I have seen a lot of video reviews of this product, and most of them think it is stupid. Maybe they could be useful for a few of my minor accidents hitting trees and stuff, but my copter has survived anyway.The biggest con/minus for this product is the rigging time.
It seems to take too much time putting them on. At least outdoors, I prefer to be able to remove the drone from the bag and fly straight away. The AQGOODLIFE DJI Mavic Pro Platinum Propeller Guard seems to have Quick Release functionality.Do you use propeller protections?
What is your take? Pleeease leave a comment below.8. Long range antenna – Titan Atlas range booster. Titan Atlas Antenna SystemIf you are serious about flying long distances and is not satisfied with the standard 7 km range, a range booster is what you need.I have yet to reach 7 km myself since it depends a lot on conditions like view and topography, but in great weather and flat landscape, the maximum range is possible.However, if you want to go further I now pilots attach the range booster to the remote controller. It is an all in one compact amplified antenna system with internal 3000 battery which lasts for up to 10 flights. The omnidirectional antennas have dual 3w bi-directional amplifiers for better reception. The compact gadget has built-in voltage and battery percentage display.Have you tried it?
I want to know if it really works! Also, check out the Tactical Ground Station gadget in place 16 that also have the Titan antenna.9.
Lowepro Droneguard BP 250 backpack. Lowepro Droneguard BP 250 drone backpackThe is a first-class specialized backpack that provides rugged protection for your DJI Mavic Pro system. It might be a bit expensive, and there are other alternatives out there, but you with this backpack you get space for your multicopter, a 15″ laptop, a tablet, 5 extra batteries, Osmo, 2 GoPros, remote controller and more. If you are serious about drone filming and photography this backpack is perfect!I love Lowepro, and I have bought a ton of their products and backpacks. They always deliver!Which backpack do you prefer? Comment below.10.
Nanuk 920 DJI Drone Waterproof Hard Case. Nanuk 920 DJI Drone Waterproof Hard CaseFor the best protection and storage of your quadcopter, especially on tough travels, you might consider buying a waterproof, dustproof and shockproof hard case with custom foam insert for the DJI Mavic Pro copter.The is an excellent choice.It comes in several cool colors like black, yellow, orange, silver, graphite and olive. It all depends on how visible and flashy you want to be carrying around the case.In the case, there is room for the drone, propellers, the charging hub, cellphone, the remote controller, four batteries and other accessories.11.DJI Low-Noise Quick-Release Propellers.
DJI Low-Noise Quick-Release PropellersThe new low-noise propellers make the Mavic Pro a little bit quieter. And they look fancy too.If you are wondering if these new propellers that were launched with the Platinum version of Mavic Pro, fits the original Mavic Pro, they do. They work with both models. The new 8331 propellers look a bit different with a new aerodynamic design.
They feel thinner and more fragile than the originals but have the same quick release mechanism as the previous versions.I bought them to reduce the buzzing noise from the aircraft, but also I think they look a bit cooler. DJI promise enhanced endurance and quieter flight with noise reduction up to 4dB (60%). Get them with silver (platinum) or golden tips.I must say it is a bit hard to hear any big difference in the sound level, and I also have experienced unusual vibrations to the gimbal with this propellers but they are cheap and worth a try. Read here why I don’t use them anymore.Buy them at my recommended online store or in the.12. Kuuqa Fire- and Explosion-proof Li-Po Battery Safe Bag. Kuuqa Fire- and Explosion-proof Li-Po Battery Safe BagSome airlines demand that you store lithium batteries in fireproof storage during flights. The easy solution for this is purchasing theIn general, you will feel more relaxed when minimizing the risk of fire. Perfect for safe traveling, transportation and storage.I’m not sure how big the risk is for experiencing battery explosion, but since there is a small risk – why risk it?The seller also has versions for DJI Mavic Air available.
Be sure to purchase the right one that fits your drone.13. DJI Mavic Pro Lens Hood. DJI Mavic Pro Lens HoodThis is a sunshade gumball cover made of elastic silicone plastic. The purpose is to prevent sun flares on the lens and a bit of protection for the camera and gimbal.
It is a great idea and cool gadget gift if you are looking for a cheap gift to a drone-fanatic friend.The edge of the cover might become visible on pictures taking at extreme maneuvers, but usually, you will be fine. Comes in grey and black colors.Press picture for more details.14. Mavic Pro Battery Charging Hub. Mavic Pro Battery Charging HubIf you bought the Mavic Pro multicopter without the Fly More Combo, you have only just one battery. If that is the case, you probably don’t need this product.
If you haven’t bought other batteries in addition, of course. If you bought the Fly More package you already have this accessory.The battery charging hub is a great way to charge four batteries with efficiency. It means that you can attach all the batteries to the charger and it starts checking all the batteries and charge the one with the lowest power first.
When that is done, it continues with the other ones.It does not charge all the batteries at once, as some people believe. Maybe it is time to upgrade with a few new batteries?15. Tablet Holder with strap. Tablet Holder with strapThere are several tablet holders on the market you can use to attach tablets to the drone remote controller. Made of a viation aluminum-alloy and high-quality ABS fits 4-12 inch phones and tables, has 360° rotation and 45° adjustments to fit various needs.The stand also supports a strong, adjustable nylon shoulder neck strap that perfectly liberates your hands when flying.It fits the controllers of Mavic Air and Spark as well as the Pro.This tablet holder (click the picture) is a best selling product on Amazon.16.
Tactical Ground Station for DJI Mavic. Tactical Ground Station for DJI MavicThis is a gadget that most pilots probably don’t need, but if you have the cash and want an expensive drone gadget that the rest of the pilots in the street don’t have, go for the.It stores the drone in a safe place and has a lot of other cool features. It has dual 3W Amplifiers powered by a 6800 mAh Lithium-ion battery capable of multiple flights in one charge. The back-lit main panel has built-in Voltmeter. You can charge the drone batteries through multiple ports and a 220 W Charger. In addition, there is a launch pad for uneven terrain and magnetic mounting for a tablet.What Amazon reviewer Robert A Moorwessel says:It does more than I could ask for.
Nice safe place to transport AMD store the drone. Built in amps is a huge plus. I would recommend it to anyone.If you only for a long range antenna, check out the range booster up in place 8.17. Smatree SP180 Portable Battery Charging Station. Smatree SP180 Portable Battery Charging StationThe for Mavic Pro and Platinum is great to pack in your bags if you are going to places you know there won’t be any power sockets, for instance on hiking.
With 185Wh power capacity, this gadget can charge 2 Mavic batteries simultaneously. This will take about an hour.The battery pack can fully charge up to 5 drone batteries before it needs to be recharged itself.The power bank has 5V/2A USB output, so you can also charge the remote controller, cellphone or iPad when you are outside enjoying a flight in the great outdoors.18. Mavic Pro Aircraft Sleeve. Mavic Pro Aircraft SleeveI find, or pouch, to be an essential accessory for the Mavic.
I use it a lot for instance when I have to store the aircraft in my camera bag together with my DSLR. Often it is not appropriate to bring the drone shoulder bag itself, but more convenient to put it elsewhere.
This is an original DJI product, but it is still very cheap.The inside of the sleeve is made of a soft wear-resistant material and protects your beloved quadcopter well with propellers attached. Perfect for transporting and storing the aircraft.The remote controller won’t fit in it at the same time, but I put on remote controller joystick protectors I mentioned in place 6 on, and toss it in the backpack or camera bag I’m carrying.Buy it through the DJI Shop – click the image for direct link.19. Lens Pen Brush and Cleaner. LensPen NLP-1CUP UltraPro Lens CleanerA lens pen, the same as I use on my digital camera lenses, is an essential piece of equipment I always carry with me when droning.I use it to clean the camera, brush off dust and dirt from the filters and also to clean the different sensors around the drone.For the small vision sensors in the front and on the underside, I also use q-tips that I also always carry with me.The is also a great gift idea for a drone addict you know – it is very cheap. Safe for all types of optical devices.20. Power banks (for the phone). EC Technology 22400mAh Power BankPower banks are recommended to ensure you always can charge up your tablet or smartphone.
You can’t use them to charge the Mavic batteries but I always have at least one power bank in the backpack. What’s the point of having 3 fully charged drone-batteries if your phone dies?Try to find a product with at least 20.000 mAh power.
There are many to choose from. Click to see one suggestion.Also, check out number 16 and 17 for charging solutions.21. Signal Range Booster. Signal Range BoosterThis doesn’t look like much but according to hundreds of Amazon user reviews, they seem to work very well. They are very cheap and fits the remote controller of the Mavic Pro, Air, and Spark DJI drones.Easy to install, cheap, and made by top-quality copper and with mirror design.Let me know about your experience with these foldable range extends below! When accessories are as inexpensive as these, they are worth a try.22.
Turn the Mavic into a gimbalOk, this is not a proper buyable gadget as the other items on this list. But since the 4K camera is on a stabilized gimbal I thought I should remind you that you can use the gear for ordinary filming as well. On the ground, and not only in the air.With a 3D printer, you can print clever handle designs people have created so the camera-drone is easy to hold. Here are links to a few items on Thingiverse ready for printing:.I think it’s a very clever way to use your flying camera as an ordinary film camera. Check out the item in place number 31 for a product you can buy and not print.23. Remote Controller Monitor Sunshade.
Remote Controller Monitor SunshadeHow to fly in the sunshine? Buy a sunshade for the phone screen. Bright sunshine makes it difficult to see the display. There are many options possible to buy on Amazon. The problem is that many of the sunshade products have a very low score so do your research.I have found with good shading effect but feel free to try other solutions.
This sun hood fits the popular drones and is compatible with iPhone 6/6s/7/8, iPhone 6 Plus /6s Plus /7 Plus, and other 4.7-5.5 inches smartphones and tablet.The external fabric is made of waterproof nylon. It is foldable, easy to install and therefore very portable.24. Searching LED Lamps and Landing Gear Extensions.
Water Landing Floating DeviceThe base case is that electrical quadrocopters are very sensitive to water. If they crash in the wet element they are likely to be so damaged that it can’t fly again.
So be careful with water.But if you have to hover about this dangerous surface there is a gadget that perhaps can save your drone in case of emergency. I would seriously not recommend landing on water on purpose but use this gadget as a tool for minimizing the dangers if crashing. I can’t really see how these would help if it falls from the sky thou. And I have not tried them myself so I don’t know how well it works.Here are a lightweight and soft silicone landing gear solution that lets you land on water.26.DJI Care Refresh planThe is an accidental damage insurance plan, or extended warranty if you want, that gives you replacements if you have an accident.
It gives you peace of mind when flying. Read more about the details by clicking the link at the beginning of the text.27.
Marco Polo RC Tracker. Marco Polo RC TrackerWith a GPS Tracker, it is easier to find the craft when it is lost. The for quadcopters, UAVs, and model rockets, is one possible solution.It is simple to setup and use. With the push of a single button, it begins to search for the lost remote-controlled model with real-time distance and directional feedback.It works without GPS or cellphone coverage as many other trackers do, so even if it is a bit costly you don’t need monthly charges. It is cost-effective insurance when flying in remote areas and you have lost your drone.The rechargeable lithium-ion battery in the 12 g transceiver tag has power enough for 15 days. The signal does not interfere with the rest of the signals and is only activated when the handheld locator is put in search mode.
I think it is a great safety device.28. PolarPro Gimbal Lock and Lens Cover. PolarPro Gimbal Lock and Lens CoverThe seethrough gimbal lock pieces that come with DJI Mavic Pro can be difficult to use. The gimbal often gets free and is tilted in strange positions, and I actually had to buy a new cover since it broke. I should have bought this instead.It protects the lens and keeps the camera in place safely during travel or storage.
It is compatible with camera filters, and it actually reminds you to remove the piece before takeoff since it blackens the screen.A great little gadget I would recommend to any pilot.29. DJI GogglesThe supercool takes your droning experience to a new level!
With these, you can see with First Person View (FPV) exactly what the camera sees directly in your eyes. The goggles come in two versions, the ordinary one, and a new Racing Edition.A pair of 1920×1080 HD screens and head tracking feature enables you to get an immersive flying experience.
The goggles work perfectly for Mavic Pro but also for the Spark, Phantom 4, Phantom 4 Pro, Phantom 4 Advanced, and Inspire 2.Read more about this awesome accessory at the and read reviews by users on. This will be the next thing I buy!30. Flashing LED Propellers.
PolarPro Katana Cinema TrayHere is a product you can purchase that lets you capture cinematic ground shots with the stabilized 4K camera on the Mavic’s. The It turns your quadrocopter craft into an all-in-one everyday camera. The smartphone mount ( up to IP7 Plus with case) lets you frame the image perfectly and the double grip system makes it easy to hold, pan and move.Now is not the time to buy yourself a 4K video camera. ?So, that was the end of the best accessory list for now. If you miss an item or want to share your experience with one of the products listed above, please write a comment.
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I love the idea for propellor protections. I think as far as flying indoors vs. Outdoors, that landing pad would definitely come in handy in either situation. Easy to see and you can be confident the landing pad is sturdy (unlike some surfaces). I never thought of stickers and decals! The orange stickers you showed as an example looks really cool!
And the landing extensions (the one with the flashlights too!) are really cool. You can really deck out your drone – much like a car! But I’d be afraid of adding too much weight to the drone with all the extra gadgets you can buy. Is there a recommended extra weight you’d recommend? Hello AndreasGood morning, I am so happy to find Airbuzzone on my quest to gather all the information I can about drones and flying legally and safely. I see you as an authority of your field after researching this field for months I find you give great detail in your knowledge of the products and gadgets for the DJI Mavic Pro drone and platinum.
Thanks to the valuable information I have gathered here I see there is so much more to these drones than I have ever considered. With all my years of buying things I like to do my research before I buy and found doing research on people that have vast experience on products the use is the best because the have first hand knowledge of the product through their own trials and errors. I have much more research to do before I can make the right purchase for myself.Thanks Mark.