No way, you should go for the Mini 4 Pro. It’s better in almost every way.
Oli said:
No way, you should go for the Mini 4 Pro. It’s better in almost every way.
Alright, thanks for letting me know.
Oli said:
No way, you should go for the Mini 4 Pro. It’s better in almost every way.
You’ve probably never owned a Platinum. It’s my favourite for its agility and fun. Minis can get blown away in the wind, though.
Still, that price is what I paid for a new one, so I’d say it’s not worth it.
@Kai
Or just check the wind speed before flying.
@Kai
I have a Mini 3, and it handles wind pretty well.
Oli said:
No way, you should go for the Mini 4 Pro. It’s better in almost every way.
That’s solid advice.
Not worth it at all.
Darin said:
Not worth it at all.
Got it. Do you think it’s something I could negotiate, or should I just avoid it altogether?
Darin said:
Not worth it at all.
Got it. Do you think it’s something I could negotiate, or should I just avoid it altogether?
I’ve seen some on eBay listed for $375. I wouldn’t pay more than $350, though, especially since the batteries might not last long anymore.
Darin said:
Not worth it at all.
Got it. Do you think it’s something I could negotiate, or should I just avoid it altogether?
If you’re going for a big brand, DJI is worth it for good video quality. Otherwise, if you want fun flying, try building your own FPV drone.
Whoever is selling that for $970 must be joking.
Harlan said:
Whoever is selling that for $970 must be joking.
I saw a brand-new Phantom 3 Standard listed for $700 just because it was ‘never used.’
Harlan said:
Whoever is selling that for $970 must be joking.
Could be someone being forced to sell it, so they list it at a price they’re secretly fine with keeping.
At most, $300. It’s from 2017. The camera isn’t great in low light and doesn’t support 4K60 video, but it’s still a solid drone.
Definitely not worth $970. I got this setup for $700 back in 2019. Recently, I bought a Mavic 3 Fly More combo with ND filters for $1100 on Facebook. You can find way better deals.
Check out the Mini Pro 4. It’s smaller, has a better camera, improved obstacle avoidance, and will get software updates for longer. The Platinum might handle wind slightly better due to its weight, but newer drones have tech to manage windy conditions anyway.
That price is wild. The original Mavic came out in 2017. The seller’s going to learn that electronics don’t hold 90% of their value after 8 years.
Try a used Mini 3 or something cheaper. Keep an eye on Craigslist, OfferUp, or Marketplace.
It’s maybe worth $100. The app is outdated, the camera isn’t great, and the transmission tech is from another time.
I love my Pro Platinum, but it’s nowhere near worth that much.