fhagan02
lvl.4
Flight distance : 1854908 ft
United States
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Something needs to happen.
I think a little competition would promote better testing, product performance and easier fixes to inherent issues with sophisticated electronics. That said, my iPhone has never bricked when updating firmware. Both my DSLR cameras never bricked when updating firmware. Nothing I own bricks when updating firmware other than the DJI H3-3D gimbal. I mean heck, even some Phantom 2 smart batteries bricked with it's latest firmware update.
After purchasing my second Phantom I've realize that as sophisticated as it is...amazingly it's not yet an exact science. Any serious Phantom owner and aerial shooter knows about all the little After Market tweaks, tricks and DYI methods we go through to get "perfect results." I'm good with that and actually enjoy the tweaking in the garage stuff.. But when I have to use scissors to zap my gimbal when it goes limp from a firmware update, or borrow a pc instead of using my mac for firmware updates, OR don't hit OK when it tells you to power cycle - it feels like I'm constantly dealing with beta version hacks from someones garage shop. For gods sake these are 101 testing errors that should have been ironed out WAY before releasing to the public.
So yeah. Competition tends to make folks get off their butts and "Fix" things before they start loosing their once loyal market share.
DJI if you're listening please take an initiative. I was happy.... no.... thrilled with my first Phantom 2/H3-3D set up. So thrilled I purchased a complete other set up with another Phantom 2, H3-3D, FPV Monitor, AVL58 systems (Regular and Lite). Now I've got a brand new dead gimbal on its way back for an exchange. I'm no longer happy. When I get the other new gimbal I'll need to update the firmware as I have the upgraded controller with the tilt wheel. So, what happens when this second new gimbal bricks after the update? I start looking for alternatives to DJI Innovations for my aerial video needs. Please don't misunderstand me. This is in no way a threat. It's simple marketing. People buy what works, works well and keeps working. |
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