I think DJI uses Apple as a template for their drones:

Spark = Macbook
Mavic Air = Macbook Air
Mavic Pro = Macbook Pro
Phantom = iMac
Inspire = Mac Pro

Interesting theory...but its very possible that two cutting edge companies think alike....you know, "great minds think alike!"

And Michael Perry talks like Steve Jobs.

heliman Posted at 2018-1-28 23:06
And Michael Perry talks like Steve Jobs.

He attempts to do so, still, there can be only one.
So actually, it was very hilarious attempt, I was entertained a lot.
Especially when it took like 5 - 10 seconds till he managed to get Mavic Air out of his pocket.
Steve would get iPhone out in a blink of the eye.
More practice needed, I guess.

Good companies know you need a nice range of products to hit every market and DJI and Apple do it very well for sure!

I think there is a long path to go and would like DJI to cope.
For example:
Apple products don’t force a ton of stupid messages on users.
Every Apple update has a proper changelog.

heliman Posted at 2018-1-29 01:45
I think there is a long path to go and would like DJI to cope.
For example:
Apple products don’t force a ton of stupid messages on users.

True, DJI has a long way to go before they matched Apple. Last year when I unboxed the Spark and was trying to set it up... I can't get the drone to connect, QR code didn't work and firmware updates stopped halfway - I was cursing DJI throughout the entire process. Never happened with any Apple products I bought.

Mr Sparkle Posted at 2018-1-29 07:42
True, DJI has a long way to go before they matched Apple. Last year when I unboxed the Spark and was trying to set it up... I can't get the drone to connect, QR code didn't work and firmware updates stopped halfway - I was cursing DJI throughout the entire process. Never happened with any Apple products I bought.

I think you should compare Apple with dji when Apple was 10 years old, I think you will find Apple was nowhere close to where dji is after 10 years, that’s the year they also fired Steve jobs,

hallmark007 Posted at 2018-1-29 08:43
I think you should compare Apple with dji when Apple was 10 years old, I think you will find Apple was nowhere close to where dji is after 10 years, that’s the year they also fired Steve jobs,

Yes it's crazy comparing DJI to Apple - everyone knows Apple, but if you're not into drones you won't know what DJI is. Apple is on it's way to become the world's first trillion-dollar company, DJI still has a long way to go.

Bitter android user here I'm 70% swayed on buying a second hand Iphone 6 just for flying my Spark!