Just wondering who’s buying and flying new M2 Pro / Zoom , feel free to say why you choose M2.

It’s my 10 th dji drone , wife says I have to many toys, my only worry with that is, if I die and my wife sells them for the price I told her I payed for them. Lol

I love my OSMO Pro with Zenmuse x5.  It gives me the flexibility to adjust the aperture, speed, and ISO.  I'm slowly learning and am really enjoying myself.

Since I found out that the M2P has an adjustable aperture, I wanted to add it to my collection.  One for the ground and one for the air.  Plus, I really like the larger sensor.  The images/videos are truly amazing.

I am 38 years old...  Since back before the Mavic even came out I loved the drones but was more of an observer. One day I was in my backyard with the fire pit going and hear what sounded like a swarm of bees. I looked up and there was a Phantom flying overhead slowly and then it was gone. At that moment I was like "duuude, I have to have one of these".. So I got the Mavic Pro on a whim. I love photography so then I got the Phantom 4 Advanced for the better camera.... Then I changed hobbies and got big in to long range shooting. I wasn't using the drones so I sold them both and immediately regretted selling the Mavic.  Went and purchased a new mavic.. Since that time I've owned 3 other Mavic Pro's as well (I crashed).

I always said how it would be awesome if they could take the camera off the Phantom 4 Advanced/Pro and put it on a Mavic that folds.. Along comes the M2P which was pretty close and so of course I had to get the M2P. Sold one Mavic Pro and kept the other so that I could use it as a backup.  My goal is still to some day be able to get an Inspire with at least a Zenmuse X5

I really love my X5.  I am currently saving up for Olympus M. Zuiko Digital ED 12mm f/2.0 Lens.  The DJI lens doesn't have zoom capability.

M2 Pro for me.

I wonder why the M2 does not show up under my name?

Glenn Goodlett Posted at 2018-8-29 08:34
M2 Pro for me.

I wonder why the M2 does not show up under my name?

Maybe try signing out then back in..

hallmark007 Posted at 2018-8-29 07:25
Just wondering who’s buying and flying new M2 Pro / Zoom , feel free to say why you choose M2.

It’s my 10 th dji drone , wife says I have to many toys, my only worry with that is, if I die and my wife sells them for the price I told her I payed for them. Lol

so if you're anything like me, she is going to take about a 50% loss...

and just for reference, there is no such thing as too many toys...

Glenn Goodlett Posted at 2018-8-29 08:34
M2 Pro for me.

I wonder why the M2 does not show up under my name?

Maybe try signing out then back in..

Suddenly a bunch of stuff showed up. I have not been here in a while, maybe that's why.

I chose the Pro for the Hasselhoff / 1" sensor.

This will make my 14th drone. (I got rid of 12 of them!!)
I keep the fleet small, just keep turning them over.

I fly to P4P V2 However the M2 Pro has better image quality and can be packed away easily for shoots. Im on planes alot and although the P4 is still not too big, being able to have the M2 Pro in a camera bag with everything else is one less back I have to worry about .Quality in a portable size did it for me.

hallmark007 Posted at 2018-8-29 07:25
Just wondering who’s buying and flying new M2 Pro / Zoom , feel free to say why you choose M2.

It’s my 10 th dji drone , wife says I have to many toys, my only worry with that is, if I die and my wife sells them for the price I told her I payed for them. Lol

Wow, serious collector.

As I said in another post, I've bought the M2P right after the launch. I've owned a P4P for a while and I really love it. The only downside for me is the size. Since I do a lot of travel and landscape photography, P4P was adding more weight and a lot more volume to my - already cumbersome - photographic equipment.
So after seeing the new camera specs of the new M2P I've decided to take the plunge and ordered it. The 1-inch sensor for me is a must. Compared with the P4P it doesn't have a mechanical shutter, which isn't a big problem for me, considering the advantage of reducing the overall size of the drone plus its accessories (one backpack vs a reasonably small bag).
I received the drone yesterday and I'm planning to do my first test flight tomorrow - unfortunately, work is getting in the middle of the important things.

Since I haven't flown the drone yet, I can only comment on a few things. I love the controller, it feels great in my hands and I was pleasantly surprised by its ergonomics since I thought its small size could be a disadvantage. I don't like the thing about putting my iPhone in the controller with no case. I will probably buy an aftermarket holder for my iPad Mini since I still prefer a bigger screen. I would love to have a strap on the controller, especially if I'm going to use the iPad.

What I'm really disappointed is that I cannot choose ATTI mode. I fly now and then with ATTI mode, just to practice an emergency situation in which the GPS signal is lost. With P4P I spend quite some time learning to fly the drone in ATTI, doing circles, eight figures and so on. Now with M2P, I was just hoping, from time to time, to brush up my ATTI skills and be prepared in case GPS fails me. Last year being able to control it in ATTI saved my drone while I was flying on a fjord in Norway in a fairly windy day. Had I not know how to control it, I would have panicked and the drone might have disappeared and fallen in the sea at some point.
BTW sorry for my bad English, I know my use of conditional is dreadful - among other things - but I hope you get my point at least!

Elanor Posted at 2018-8-30 01:56
As I said in another post, I've bought the M2P right after the launch. I've owned a P4P for a while and I really love it. The only downside for me is the size. Since I do a lot of travel and landscape photography, P4P was adding more weight and a lot more volume to my - already cumbersome - photographic equipment.
So after seeing the new camera specs of the new M2P I've decided to take the plunge and ordered it. The 1-inch sensor for me is a must. Compared with the P4P it doesn't have a mechanical shutter, which isn't a big problem for me, considering the advantage of reducing the overall size of the drone plus its accessories (one backpack vs a reasonably small bag).
I received the drone yesterday and I'm planning to do my first test flight tomorrow - unfortunately, work is getting in the middle of the important things.

Your English is excellent - and agree about gaining good flying skills by using ATTI mode.

Aeromirage Posted at 2018-8-29 17:04
I chose the Pro for the Hasselhoff / 1" sensor.

This will make my 14th drone. (I got rid of 12 of them!!)

Hasselhoff?!?!?! Ah, so you highly value something that you even not know how it's called?

eYeSkYeYe Posted at 2018-8-30 07:32
Hasselhoff?!?!?! Ah, so you highly value something that you even not know how it's called?

I think it’s  a play on words, (hassle of ) having 1” sensor

eYeSkYeYe Posted at 2018-8-30 07:32
Hasselhoff?!?!?! Ah, so you highly value something that you even not know how it's called?

It's a joke dude.

Remember Knight rider?

Glenn Goodlett Posted at 2018-8-29 08:34
M2 Pro for me.

I wonder why the M2 does not show up under my name?

Dude. It is the first picture. Click on it and you will it!

chiplifter Posted at 2018-8-30 00:00
Wow, serious collector.

I know, need to shift some to make more room.

eYeSkYeYe Posted at 2018-8-30 07:32
Hasselhoff?!?!?! Ah, so you highly value something that you even not know how it's called?

It's really good at taking beach photos like the ones in Bay Watch.

The M2P is my 6th drone. The biggest reason I got it was the Hasselblad camera. As a photographer, I've wanted a Hasselblad camera for a long time. This is probably my only chance to ever own one.

I will be 56 in December and I also retire in December.  This is my 6th drone if you count the small ones for $25?  I just ordered the MP2.  I hope to get hours of fun flying and hours of pain learning how to edit video.  Maybe I should start learning on the videos I have taken with my GoPro while snorkeling?

46 here and I just put in my order for the M2pro and it will be my 6th DJI drone.  my 4th one was an Inspire 1.

Lucas775 Posted at 2018-9-6 19:52
46 here and I just put in my order for the M2pro and it will be my 6th DJI drone.  my 4th one was an Inspire 1.

I definitely had you down for one sooner rather than later. Having experienced most dji drones it will be interesting how you compare.

Was looking for a drone for some time now, almost all reviews of dji mavic was good so decided to get one, mavic 2 pro is on its way

hallmark007 Posted at 2018-9-7 01:51
I definitely had you down for one sooner rather than later. Having experienced most dji drones it will be interesting how you compare.

All I had to do was hit send, but I decided to wait.  Now I can't wait for it to arrive.

53 years of age. Purchased the Mavic Pro 2 mainly for the new camera and avoidance features, still have a Mavic Pro first ten and a Phantom 4 first gen and originally had an Inspire 1 but have since sold that bird. Although not related but I also still use my DJI Osmo a fair bit of the time. I really like DJI products

Will be 65 in October. Bought the P4P+ a year ago and now looking for something a little more portable. My M2P is suppose to be delivered tomorrow.

I'm in the second category but its interesting to see most being in the 6th, which actually is a good thing...

Demographics is probably due to disposable 'folding'. ;-)

I would guess most owners are 51-60, because at the current price points anyone younger will just choose to spend less but buy a comparable performing drone. People older are more inclined to already own the Mavic Pro but want to purchase an additional hobby drone.

67 in a couple months.  Love the hobby.  Have Spark, Phantom 4, Mavic Pro, Mavic Air, Mavic 2 Pro, DJI White Goggles.  M2P takes awesome photos / video.

Bought my M2P for the 1” sensor. Love flying it as it is so much more stable than the MP. Still have my MP and Spark as the MP is still a damned good drone. The Spark is insanely fun to fly. However due to its very limited range I don’t fly it much.

hallmark007 Posted at 2018-8-29 07:25
Just wondering who’s buying and flying new M2 Pro / Zoom , feel free to say why you choose M2.

It’s my 10 th dji drone , wife says I have to many toys, my only worry with that is, if I die and my wife sells them for the price I told her I payed for them. Lol

That's why I tell my wife I'm going to outlive her.  

RGMGFitness Posted at 2018-9-12 12:24
That's why I tell my wife I'm going to outlive her.

I'd rather have the Mavic 2 Zoom/Pro outlive me.

57 and I recently bought a M2Zoom. My first drone.

38, and I've a zoom in hand and a pro on its way to me.

I started flying drones from the racing / freestyle end, then a chance purchase of a discounted spark got me hooked on these DJI aircraft. I wanted the zoom for some things and that ludicrous camera for others, but in a form factor I could afford to own, run, and replace if anything dire ever happened to it, so a pair of M2s was the inevitable result

hallmark007 Posted at 2018-8-29 07:25
Just wondering who’s buying and flying new M2 Pro / Zoom , feel free to say why you choose M2.

It’s my 10 th dji drone , wife says I have to many toys, my only worry with that is, if I die and my wife sells them for the price I told her I payed for them. Lol

53.  

Upgrading from P3 Std.

We travel A LOT,... and my wife has been nagging me about drone photos from trips.  She wanted an "AIR", but went for the upsell!