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GabeZ Posted at 2017-3-13 18:39
Hello Perrb,
I want to first start by telling you that everything I'm about to write is simply based on my own experience and expectations. I think that when you posted your question, you were looking for consolation and confirmation of issues. Here is what I can I tell you.
I would also like to reiterate that anything I share on this forum is totally based on my personal opinion as a direct result of my personal experience with my aircraft (P1, P2, I1 and I2). I don't always provide input to these forums because if I don't feel I have anything useful to add, why reiterate what's already been said, However, I do read the DJI forum and the Inspire Pilots forum religiously almost every night. I do this in an effort to learn from other pilots experiences. I am primarily a positive person, I strongly believe in Karma and the Law of Attraction. Admittedly, It does bother me when I do not see DJI responding to multiple reported issues like the landing gear and other serious matters, but the interaction between the forum pilots is invaluable to me. I read about the I2 landing gear issue prior to my experiencing the phenomenon and because of the other pilots suggestions regarding what might be causing the issue and various suggestions, (short of hand catch), that could address the problem until DJI provides a solution, were priceless to me and saved my aircraft multiple times... So, that being said, and again, I am only expressing my personal opinion based on my personal experience with my own aircraft... Here are my thoughts regarding GabeZ's 8 points...
1. Yep - my red props rattle as well, I also do not believe it is a major issue but feel that DJI should step up and replace the props with properly engineered props, (not just insert foam).
2. Obstacle avoidance is one of the I2 features over I1 that I was hoping for the most. I fly in rugged mountains with lots of very hard rocks and very tall trees and depth perception via an iPod through the FPV camera is almost impossible to ascertain. Does it slow the aircraft down? Maybe, I really have no idea, but I purchased the aircraft for its photographic, videography and cinematography capabilities, if I wanted speed I think I would purchase something like a Mavic or P4.
3. Sport Mode, I don't really understand why this aircraft even has a sport mode, first it disables the obstacle sensors which I depend on and secondly, for what I do with the aircraft, speed is the enemy of a great video... If I was videoing race cars or motocross or something like that I guess the speed would be a significant feature but for what I enjoy in my types of photographing wildlife and mountain / river scenery, etc. I rarely, if ever, need anything faster than mph in the 30s.
4. I was out a couple of weeks ago flying both my I1 and I2 in windy conditions over a creek with lots of trees surrounding it and it was everything I could do to keep my I1 safe and stable enough for the shot yet the I2 was solid as a rock. I Love both of my Inspires but my personal experience is that the I2 is way - way more stable than the I1.
5. Personally, I think it is GREAT that DJI modified the firmware to prevent you from taking off with 1 battery, especially based on the documented crash that was attributed at least in part to the 1 battery situation. One of the features that I absolutely Love about the I2 vs. the I1 is the redundancy of the second battery. Give me redundancy and backup every day of the week when it comes to flying a very expensive camera around. anything to give me a one up towards preventing a crash.
6. Yep - My white props are often difficult to get off, but Hey - they don't rattle ;-)
7. Yep - Foam, pretty much - but other more travel worthy cases are out there for sale if that is what is needed.
8. Extra - Extra, read all about it... Marketing / Profit / $$$, that's what makes for successful businesses... But in order to stay successful, they absolutely have to provide reliable products and I believe that DJI truly needs to understand that Great Customer Service is an absolute Must if they intend to continue to be a successful and profitable company in the distant future.
So there is my 2 cents for what it is worth ;-) Y'all have a Great Day - Fly Safe and Responsible...
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