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Should I return my P4?
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rwickra
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I've had my P4 for nearly 2 weeks now and I like it a lot. It's my first bird and it flies great. I have been really feeling misled and lied to by DJI promising a drone that flies 3.5 km and can last for 28 minutes. After flying a few times nearly every forum has verified that the P4 cannot outdo the P3. Yes, I do really like the obstacle avoidance and active track but these lies from DJI have made me think about returning my P4
To the Apple Store and buying a P3A or P3P instead. Just curious if anyone else considered it and if they acted on it.
2016-3-24
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Elmer Fudd
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If youre not 100% happy with it,take it back and get a P3. If you really dont need 4k ,get the less expensive advanced and pick up a couple extra batteries with the money you saved.
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DJI-Ken
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Your battery needs to be conditioned. I always condition my batteries when new by only using 50% capacity for the first 10 charges. You will get longer flight times as the battery is broken in.
I did a test today with a new battery (not recommended) and got 25 minutes. Forward flight in ATTI mode will give you the most efficient flight. It takes more energy to hover (transitional lift).
So, after 15 cycles or so you should get the rated flight time (also temperature/altitude dependent.

And the range is the same as the P3, if you lower the image transmission setting to 4Mbps in custom,you will get the same range as the P3.
2016-3-24
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Nink
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Don't return it, Just send it to me. I will take good care of it for you.
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Geebax
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I think he should return it, after all the lies about the P3 were much better than the lies about the P4
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Dacon Productio
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Did you really fall for the DJI's promised golden drone?
I have a bridge to sell you in New York.
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Nink Posted at 2016-3-24 23:51
Don't return it, Just send it to me. I will take good care of it for you.

I was thinking the same thing.
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pi-inthesky
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Dacon Productio Posted at 2016-3-25 06:51
Did you really fall for the DJI's promised golden drone?
I have a bridge to sell you in New York.

Is that london bridge the one i sold to you
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Geebax Posted at 2016-3-25 05:36
I think he should return it, after all the lies about the P3 were much better than the lies about th ...

Geebax are you flying the P4 if so what is your reaction to DJI Ken's reply to the PO
If not what are you basing your lies remark on.
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DroneSpeed
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sidtx
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Do you really need 3.5KM range?

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pi-inthesky
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Not if you follow the direction given by DJI Ken have you tried it i doubt it
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pi-inthesky@hot Posted at 2016-3-26 04:03
Not if you follow the direction given by DJI Ken have you tried it i doubt it

There is no reasoning with mr #WHINEGATE
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Geebax
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pi-inthesky@hot Posted at 2016-3-25 20:40
Geebax are you flying the P4 if so what is your reaction to DJI Ken's reply to the PO
If not what  ...

Pi, I don't have a P4. My comment was simply a frivolous observation that the 'lies' were better for the P3 than the P4.
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pi-inthesky
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Geebax Posted at 2016-3-25 22:03
Pi, I don't have a P4. My comment was simply a frivolous observation that the 'lies' were better f ...

Thought  you may have had some hands on insight into some of the disappointments being posted.
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pi-inthesky@hot Posted at 2016-3-26 11:29
Thought  you may have had some hands on insight into some of the disappointments being posted.

Nah, just the same as everyone. Are you a fan of Chef Detectives?
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