yes, there are other brands with recently released models which offer better tracking
for automated flying. but these models do not offer the portable design like dji.
i"m sure these brands will eventually introduce a larger sensor to compete with dji.
ajamils wrote:
I don't think either one of them offer 1" sensor.
tntcorp wrote:
yes, there are other brands with recently released models which offer better tracking
for automated flying. but these models do not offer the portable design like dji.
i"m sure these brands will eventually introduce a larger sensor to compete with dji.
yes, Autel now does have 1 inch sensor; Parrot still not
all three main models have folding arms - weight and sizes are not that far distant from each other
- how much more portable is indeed DJI than the others?
On the plus size, DJI has mandatory updates that can't be postponed, and built-in restricted areas/fencing, which are very useful and makes all safe.
Bacalhau wrote: tntcorp wrote:
yes, there are other brands with recently released models which offer better tracking
for automated flying. but these models do not offer the portable design like dji.
i"m sure these brands will eventually introduce a larger sensor to compete with dji.
thank you for the info. I've not been keeping up with the new offering from other brands.
depending on perspective, geo-fencing can be a hinder, as i can no longer hover at low altitude (below 100 ft) in the vicinity of control air space. and i have not encountered any mandatory updates from dji. i usually received caution of an available updates or notice of a mismatched or outdated sw version but never a requirement to perform a mandatory update.
Maybe DJI changed things
I heard that complaint often from dji drone owners in drone forums and such - being out in the field and get plagued by an update that does not allow flying till done, or receiving a delayed notification when out of service about the same.
Its a shame other brands got out of business - not saying that DJI is not good or don't innovate, but they are indeed dominating the market - and pricing; it's tough for other to even consider start, bring out their ideas, innovations, etc.
The good side is, there is a bountiful market of used dji drones, replacement parts, upgrades and even repair shops...
Bacalhau wrote:
Maybe DJI changed things
I heard that complaint often from dji drone owners in drone forums and such - being out in the field and get plagued by an update that does not allow flying till done, or receiving a delayed notification when out of service about the same.
Its a shame other brands got out of business - not saying that DJI is not good or don't innovate, but they are indeed dominating the market - and pricing; it's tough for other to even consider start, bring out their ideas, innovations, etc.
The good side is, there is a bountiful market of used dji drones, replacement parts, upgrades and even repair shops......Show more →
those dji owners probably have auto update enabled.
dji is another chinese-owned company beside huawei that is on the state department watch list.
tntcorp wrote:
those dji owners probably have auto update enabled.
dji is another chinese-owned company beside huawei that is on the state department watch list.
Indeed, not trying to be political here - the fact is Chinese drone technology, mostly at consume level , it's dominating, and indeed they offer good products.The downside it's not the Chinese culture or people, but it's government. they are questions raised about unknown function chips inside some electronics ( maybe hoax/rumors) and Chinese owned companies have to release any private and/or confidential to officials upon request once deemed vital to national security....
One of the reasons those companies are under the watch list - their servers are not government-proof
Regarding the drones, yes sensor matters, but so does service and costumer support - these drones are fragile and sometimes things fail - not even accounting for human error or bad luck.
Then to make things more complicated, there is on-going discussion leading to FAA rules changes.... not all it's about safety: there is a big push from some major companies to "clear" out the skies so they move forward their drone delivery plans
Meanwhile one can only look for the best fit for it's own budget and goals - there are no adapters (like one does for lenses) in the drone world; so you get sort of stuck with one manufacturer. Choose wisely
Another vote for Autel. The EVO 2 is the best drone out there for image and video quality in this price range, it does have a 1 inch sensor option, although the price of drones has been going up lately for obvious reasons. It will also probably be some time before they are widely available since the world is shut down. For less than 1 inch sensor, the EVO 1 was pretty much the best image quality of that generation.
The biggest reason that I would go with Autel is that there is no such thing as geofencing or updates that keep you from flying. Imagine hiking 10 miles with your drone for an amazing sunset, setting it up and then it tells you that you aren't allowed to fly there when legally there is no problem or it won't fly until it performs a 30-40 minute update. The first time any of this happens to you, you will wish that you went with another brand. Autel drones never force an update and have absolutely zero geofencing. You are allowed to fly in fenced off areas with permission. DJI forces you to go through a process to get these unlocked.
I have the original Evo and was on a trip with a photographer friend. He watched me fly it and then went home and bought one with zero flying experience and was able to take amazing video the first day he used it. They are so easy to fly nowadays and the obstacle avoidance is really amazing.
