As of today I'm more or less droneless
I sold my MP because of the new regulations that are coming to the EU and I want to look for a newer drone.
So until then I have to work with the footage that is still laying around on my HD (and there is plenty)

This was my 'last' (for now) drone shot

Any ideas yet what to replace your MP ?

The Mavic Air 2 has similar performance to the Pro but is only around 500g and falls under the A1 classification.  You definitely are a flyer based on distance and I truly empathize with your EU situation.  I test both out before buying the Air 2 and liked the size and performance of the Air 2 better than the Pro.  I do not do professional work so the marginal camera quality difference was not really a factor for me.  Often I think the camera differences are more situational and superiority of the Air 2 v Pro is entirely based on environment.  If I had to have experienced a consistently better camera performance on the Pro that is the direction I would have gone.  Also, the Air 2 is 18 months newer than the Pro and the technology to price and size gap from experience seem to be narrow.

You will get another soon, nice shot Monty

Hello there Montfrooij. Thank you for reaching out and I am sorry to know that you have sold your DJI Mavic Pro. I hope to see you fly once again Captain. By the way great shot and please stay safe always.

JJB* Posted at 11-18 09:17
Any ideas yet what to replace your MP ?

I have not made up my mind yet.
First wait until all dust has settled on the registration / examination part and how they will use drone zones in NL.
(I have a feeling we will get a lot of them based on the new proposals and lobby from nature protection groups.

If I had to choose now, I would go for the MM2, but I will hold my breath and see where we are going in NL.
I think we will see new restrictions soon when we are allowed to fly over buildings with a MM2 and people realize this is not what they want.

JohnLietzke Posted at 11-18 09:38
The Mavic Air 2 has similar performance to the Pro but is only around 500g and falls under the A1 classification.  You definitely are a flyer based on distance and I truly empathize with your EU situation.  I test both out before buying the Air 2 and liked the size and performance of the Air 2 better than the Pro.  I do not do professional work so the marginal camera quality difference was not really a factor for me.  Often I think the camera differences are more situational and superiority of the Air 2 v Pro is entirely based on environment.  If I had to have experienced a consistently better camera performance on the Pro that is the direction I would have gone.  Also, the Air 2 is 18 months newer than the Pro and the technology to price and size gap from experience seem to be narrow.

The Air 2 is not CE C1 unfortunately.
But even when it was, I would have to get a certificate and do examinations.
So far it is unclear what that will cost (unless you take the expensive road of going for a course).
A <250g drone does not need this examinations, so that feels a bit more logic.

But there is one more thing. I have a feeling we are not ready with the final implementation of the new rules.
There will be a lot that is allowed for <250g drones (flying over buildings etc.) and somehow I suspect a lot of people will start complaining and we will get additional restrictions that will make flying harder.
I am not sure if it is worth it for me.
As much as I like flying, it is only for getting nice images for me.
So when I can't make nice images anymore because I have to fly far away from anything interesting, it is sad but not worth it.

But we will see where it goes from here.

Suren Posted at 11-18 10:18
You will get another soon, nice shot Monty

I hope so. But first see what my options are after the implementation of the new EU rules.

DJI Stephen Posted at 11-18 20:12
Hello there Montfrooij. Thank you for reaching out and I am sorry to know that you have sold your DJI Mavic Pro. I hope to see you fly once again Captain. By the way great shot and please stay safe always.

It is the best choice for me as the new EU rules will start on 31-12-2020 forcing me to take an examination and get a licence for flying.
I don't want to go that road just yet as long as I don't have a good feeling about where things will go with these new rules.

DJI Stephen Posted at 11-18 20:12
Hello there Montfrooij. Thank you for reaching out and I am sorry to know that you have sold your DJI Mavic Pro. I hope to see you fly once again Captain. By the way great shot and please stay safe always.

But rest assured, I will forward my thoughts to the designated department and I'm sure I will fly again

Sorry for your loss Peter.   Not tempted to get a Mini 2 like AJ?

DAFlys Posted at 11-19 01:20
Sorry for your loss Peter.   Not tempted to get a Mini 2 like AJ?

Tempted for sure.
But I will wait for a while and see what is coming next.
My plan is to first buy P2 and buy some time to see where we are going in NL.

Montfrooij Posted at 11-19 01:23
Tempted for sure.
But I will wait for a while and see what is coming next.
My plan is to first buy P2 and buy some time to see where we are going in NL.

You might seem some cheap mini 1's coming up as people start upgrading.

DAFlys Posted at 11-19 01:30
You might seem some cheap mini 1's coming up as people start upgrading.

That is happening as we speak, but MM1 is not my drone.

Montfrooij Posted at 11-19 01:33
That is happening as we speak, but MM1 is not my drone.

Dude you need something to tide you over, think of the withdrawal symptoms.

DAFlys Posted at 11-19 01:45
Dude you need something to tide you over, think of the withdrawal symptoms.

Hahahahahahahahahahaha
Shaking already

Montfrooij Posted at 11-19 01:56
Hahahahahahahahahahaha
Shaking already

Sounds like you're finding other things to keep your hands busy like this renovation.

Stunning shot Monty - that MP served you well. Mini 2 is great for travel or hold your horses and see what 2021 brings

DAFlys Posted at 11-19 02:02
Sounds like you're finding other things to keep your hands busy like this renovation.

That will be the least of my problems (keeping myself busy)

Montfrooij Posted at 11-19 02:08
That will be the least of my problems (keeping myself busy)

A J Posted at 11-19 02:03
Stunning shot Monty - that MP served you well. Mini 2 is great for travel or hold your horses and see what 2021 brings

Thanks!
Most certainly did.
And YES, the MM2 seems to be the best choice right now.

DAFlys Posted at 11-19 02:14

Hopefully I have a P2 to document a part of it

Montfrooij Posted at 11-19 02:15
Thanks!
Most certainly did.
And YES, the MM2 seems to be the best choice right now.

I love it mate - so pleasantly surprised

Montfrooij Posted at 11-19 02:31
Hopefully I have a P2 to document a part of it

That would be cool.   

A J Posted at 11-19 02:32
I love it mate - so pleasantly surprised

You already have it?

DAFlys Posted at 11-19 02:40
That would be cool.

Fingers crossed that tomorrow will be a good DayJI

Montfrooij Posted at 11-19 02:41
You already have it?

Yes mate - bought it yesterday - all set up and first flights done! Performed brilliantly in 20+MPH winds. The icon now shows in my list of drones too

Montfrooij Posted at 11-19 02:41
You already have it?

A J Posted at 11-19 02:43
Yes mate - bought it yesterday - all set up and first flights done! Performed brilliantly in 20+MPH winds. The icon now shows in my list of drones too

Now that you say it, I would swear it was not preset when I looked 5 min ago. But that could have been my fault!

A J Posted at 11-19 02:44
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Congrats!
Looking forward on your experiences!

Montfrooij Posted at 11-19 02:47
Congrats!
Looking forward on your experiences!

It's so tiny mate - look at the size of it - it is smaller than my iPhone 12 Pro Max

Montfrooij Posted at 11-19 02:47
Now that you say it, I would swear it was not preset when I looked 5 min ago. But that could have been my fault!

It is tucked behind the Mavic Air 2 for some reason which is odd as the Mini 2 is the newer drone

Montfrooij Posted at 11-19 02:41
Fingers crossed that tomorrow will be a good DayJI

I'll cross mine for you too.

A J Posted at 11-19 02:53
It's so tiny mate - look at the size of it - it is smaller than my iPhone 12 Pro Max

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Wow!
THAT is impressive!

A J Posted at 11-19 02:54
It is tucked behind the Mavic Air 2 for some reason which is odd as the Mini 2 is the newer drone

Maybe that is why.
Did you buy from DJI?

DAFlys Posted at 11-19 02:55
I'll cross mine for you too.

Thanks a lot!!!

Montfrooij Posted at 11-19 02:57
Wow!
THAT is impressive!

And has the same transmission and remote as the MA2, cruises at 22MPH in normal mode, hits 36MPH in Sport mode and records 4K video at 100mbps - and best of all I can fly it over my house next year without taking any tests!

Montfrooij Posted at 11-19 02:57
Maybe that is why.
Did you buy from DJI?

Argos (authorised UK DJI dealer) - got a 6% discount and collected in person on the same day. I got my care refresh plan from the DJI store and used my credits to cover that

A J Posted at 11-19 03:01
And has the same transmission and remote as the MA2, cruises at 22MPH in normal mode, hits 36MPH in Sport mode and records 4K video at 100mbps - and best of all I can fly it over my house next year without taking any tests!

Exactly.
That is why I'm interested too!

A J Posted at 11-19 03:02
Argos (authorised UK DJI dealer) - got a 6% discount and collected in person on the same day. I got my care refresh plan from the DJI store and used my credits to cover that

Wow, that sounds good!