This might be a dumb question, but... does anyone know how those peaople on YouTube have been able to get their Inspire 2 units so far ahead of the official release from DJI to be able to write reviews?
Guess I'm what i'm asking is... what is the criteria DJI uses to select who it ships early units to for review.  

They have been elected by DJI, I don't know what the criteria is.

DJI-Ken Posted at 2016-12-21 09:53
They have been elected by DJI, I don't know what the criteria is.

wait....Ken...aren't you one of them? :-) Seem's I remember about the first non-DJI footage came from your youtube page, but I'm obsessed with such things.

It seems obvious to me that the review products have gone out to a range of folks who have some sort of presence on the web and youtube. I actually have liked this roll-out as there have been a range of viewpoints, from the RC hobbyists (FliteTest and RCGroups) to serious photography videography sites (well, one -- Cinema5d)...to the truly crazy Samiluo and his endless extreme testing, (and that group that tied 6 water bottles to it and clipped the ends of the rotors off). Some also seem tied to dealers, which seems appropriate.

Personally I enjoyed your shots the most, Ken, as they were the first that showed me that the cameras on the new drones were a true improvement.

fans48750221 Posted at 2016-12-21 11:58
wait....Ken...aren't you one of them? :-) Seem's I remember about the first non-DJI footage came from your youtube page, but I'm obsessed with such things.

It seems obvious to me that the review products have gone out to a range of folks who have some sort of presence on the web and youtube. I actually have liked this roll-out as there have been a range of viewpoints, from the RC hobbyists (FliteTest and RCGroups) to serious photography videography sites (well, one -- Cinema5d)...to the truly crazy Samiluo and his endless extreme testing, (and that group that tied 6 water bottles to it and clipped the ends of the rotors off). Some also seem tied to dealers, which seems appropriate.

You are thinking of the other Ken, yes he's had the I2 for a while.

As it is an exercise in pure marketing and intended to raise hype, they will make their decision based on number of subscribers, views, etc.

Cheap advertising and there are very tight NDAs and Gag clauses to ensure that just the right message gets out.

DJI-Ken Posted at 2016-12-21 09:53
They have been elected by DJI, I don't know what the criteria is.

Please put me on that list for the future

Rich

DJI-Ken Posted at 2016-12-21 11:53
They have been elected by DJI, I don't know what the criteria is.

The only one that frost my Jaw is that Casey, does all the wrong things , sets a terrible example but DJI says  to hell with that he has subscribers .......

Rant over , go back to sleep America .

donnie

RichJ53 Posted at 2016-12-21 22:49
Please put me on that list for the future

Rich

I wish I had a list, sorry

Donnie Stugots Posted at 2016-12-22 05:35
The only one that frost my Jaw is that Casey, does all the wrong things , sets a terrible example but DJI says  to hell with that he has subscribers .......

Rant over , go back to sleep America .

Did you see the latest stunt?

DJI-Ken Posted at 2016-12-22 07:00
I wish I had a list, sorry

I know...   

never hurts to ask.

Merry Christmas Ken!
Rich

RichJ53 Posted at 2016-12-22 11:03
I know...   

never hurts to ask.

You too buddy.

DJI-Ken Posted at 2016-12-22 09:24
Did you see the latest stunt?

Oh yea , what a tool !  And why DJI gives this guy product is beyond me .....


donnie

Donnie Stugots Posted at 2016-12-23 09:00
Oh yea , what a tool !  And why DJI gives this guy product is beyond me .....

Because they are 110% marketing driven.
You know that.

Most likely they are Beta testers. They cannot say anything until the release announcement is approved by DJI.

I have a pretty good idea what the criteria is

Kankles Posted at 2016-12-25 11:00
I have a pretty good idea what the criteria is

That's great! Mind sharing the criteria with us mortals?

I thought this thread was about Pre-release reviews of the Inspire 2, oh well.  Here is one for those that are interested.

https://www.cinema5d.com/dji-ins ... lexa-image-quality/

You have to have at least one million subscribers on You tube ,  does not matter if you fly like a complete fool and endanger life  or limb , DJI will look the  other way as long as you have free advertising for them .

Sad but True

Not the fault of the friendly, informative  moderators , just the way it is .

donnie