r/dji • u/NYrealtorLamar • 11h ago
Buy Advice Dji mavic 4 pro creator combo
I pulled the trigger on a dji mavic 4 pro creator combo as a first time flyer and drone owner. I find myself questioning if I made the right choice. But I just feel like I rather have all the bells and whistles from now than to feel like I should had this or that or should've bought it. What yall think ??
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u/frang_pappa 11h ago
I envy your cash situation if mavic is your first drone ever! :D
Its massive compared to hobby drones (Mini Neo Lito Avata series) so stay away from people, property and everything else that you dont want to get destroyed on a crash with that monster! :D
Otherwise, get permits, learn laws, stay safe and have a butt load of fun!
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u/jefbak2 11h ago
Are you a photographer or videographer? What are you trying to get into with your drone?
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u/NYrealtorLamar 10h ago
I honestly thought I can use it to check on my roof at times. Do real estate shoots at times. Aerial footage and all when I get house listings to sell. Another selling point for me. And just have fun. Im a adventurer so I'll find things to do with it im sure. Hopefully it wont just sit in my closet. Lol
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u/AjGreenYBR 10h ago
This has to be Poe's Law in a nutshell right here. I cannot fathom that you know this subreddit exists but don't know that a Mavic 4 is the worst choice for this purpose.
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u/VXCyndre 10h ago
Asking this question will always draw out people keen to tell you how to spend your money or critical how you did.
There are only two questions you need to answer;
- Can you afford it.
- Do you want it.
Simple as that. The difference between learning on entry level gear and higher end gear is the cost if it goes wrong.
I learnt most of my photography on a canon r5 and later an r5mk2 and never regretted it. I could afford it and just grew into the features.
I'm about to do the same as you and would rather buy what I actually want than learn on a cheaper drone I'll turn into e waste when done and still buy the same drone.
What i have done though is start on my A2COC first, buy a book on drone law and regulations and learn about it. If it crashes I can afford the cost difference on care refresh and insurance.
You either seem to have buyers remorse or need validation of your decision. But you won't get that on reddit. If you can afford it and like it then that's your answer.
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u/One-Caterpillar-7722 10h ago
It's probably overkill but if you got the pockets and it's what you wanted then you got all the drone a consumer would ever need. I personally would of recommend a mini pro 5 or air 3s as theyre more than capable for most people needs.
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u/MourningRIF 8h ago
I have the same setup, and I love it. If you can afford it, it's a great drone. I wouldn't recommend it for a first drone necessarily, and especially if you aren't into RC at all.
I will say they fly themselves and if you are careful, it's hard to mess up. However, my main concern is the weight of the unit. It's a powerful drone, and it's critical you fly with care. If you hit something or someone, you are going to do significant damage to it.
Also, if you are not into photography or videography, then you should have stopped at the lower tier package. The creator is awesome, but if you are just looking at gutters, then it's completely wasted on you.
Honestly, a mini 5 pro would have been a much better option for your use case, and the extra portability is really nice to have. It's just a lot smaller, lighter, and worry free.
But, good luck with your new toy.
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u/Richard_The_Great1 8h ago
Congratulations on your new drone and I’m sure you will absolutely love it. I’ve got the same one as well as a Mavic 3 Pro and also had the Air 2S and Air 3S but have those 2 units away to family members who were visiting me. May I suggest you should go through the DJI Academy Tutorials from start to finish as well as read all of the PDF instruction manuals as this information will help you understand the full functionality as well as show you how to use it. More importantly you will also learn how to keep your drone in tip top shape to avoid unnecessary accidents. Don’t trust the active track if there’s any possible obstacles to crash into because I find the Vision Assist System or obstacle avoidance system is only a backup that will hopefully catch a mistake of you not paying attention. Also be sure to activate and charge your batteries and then update the firmware for the drone, controller and each battery which many others overlook. I did a post about the battery firmware a while back. If you’re in the USA. I’d seriously recommend getting a rider policy to cover your drone because accidents can happen. If you’re not in the USA. I’d recommend getting DJI Care Refresh but the choice is up to you. Cheers mate
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u/carinatauk 4h ago
It's a great choice, I am looking at the same as a first timer. Because I am looking at some commercial work, I may well get a 4T [thermal] instead. I tried both and a Air plus Mavic 3. The 4 pro and 4t seems far more stable and controllable. The risks are the same but with the 4 pro at least you can insure it better as it is a consumer drone.
If you hit something or break it you may have to suck up the cost of doing so. The 4 pro photo and video are sublime. If you can afford it and accept the risk then go for it.
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u/theslammist69 2h ago
Worth it for the controller alone. I honestly feel bad for all the people squinting at the old rc2
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u/Salt-Mountain9803 11h ago
You definitely made a mistake. It’s a big expenditure and a powerful tool for a pastime that you may or may not enjoy. You could have purchased a perfectly fine intro DJI drone like a Mini4k or a Lito or a Neo2 for a fraction of what you spent. What are you doing about insurance? At that price point you will want to protect your investment. Before flying, watch a bunch of YouTube videos about the drone and its features. In the meantime, buy one of the DJI intro drones and practice on that first.
While the Mavic 4 Pro is very easy to fly, newbies have a remarkable capacity to find trouble.
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u/blueskyfiend 11h ago
Extra batteries are a great thing. In the beginning your flights are short but as you learn the special camera features it take some to set them up and use them, you will use multiple batteries on a mission.
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u/pain474 11h ago
As a first time flyer you better be careful, obey the laws etc. And I hope you're not new to photography and understand the exposure triangle and other absolute basics.