NEW Upgrades, Are they worth it?

dronecamps · Oct 29, 2014

Are the NEW Phantom 2, Vision, Vision+ UPGRADES worth it?

You decide...

Quick Video Overview of OFFICIAL DJI Upgrades for the Phantom 2, Vision, and Vision+ by Drone Camps RC. - You decide...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fdpfhHgAM9Q

thongbong · Oct 29, 2014

If you have money to burn, yes. But I have a feeling these features are going to be included in the Phantom 3

thongbong · Oct 29, 2014

Very cool tweaks though.

gppms · Oct 30, 2014

thongbong said:
If you have money to burn, yes. But I have a feeling these features are going to be included in the Phantom 3

Yes sure after one year.The phantom 3 is going to come next year.

TomasBKK · Oct 30, 2014

I wish there was a more practical review... this guy just regurgitated what dji put into their marketing materials.

I finally pulled the trigger and ordered a P2. I bought from rc711 just because they now include all the upgrades on their P2 for the same price.

http://www.rc711.com/shop/dji-new-phant ... th=341_403

I should have my phantom early next week.

PsychopathRC · Oct 30, 2014

I have yet to see any reviews. But based on the costs, I'd say they are worth it. More worth it if you haven't already invested in a Phantom though. I for one wont be buying the upgraded stuff as I don't really need it.

Cyclone · Oct 30, 2014

Ive just got some 9450 props. Weather isnt that good, if it improves Ill take my Vision out for a spin. Im also looking at the new transmitter.

job2310 · Oct 30, 2014

I think for the average Joe just changing to 9450's will be good enough especially considering the effort involved in changing out the ESCs and motors. Maybe something to think about when a motor dies or after a bad crash (like that ever happens).

csivet · Oct 30, 2014

http://youtu.be/pYpJv3QgEfc

What's new for Phantom 2 V2.0?
NEW Changed to 2312 960kv motor, increased lifting power from 600g to 800g for each motor.
NEW Speed Controller inside the drone, customized for the 2312 960kv motor.
NEW 9450 propeller, provides higher lifting power, customized for the 2312 960kv motor.
Upgraded Remote Controller, now with Tilt Angle Dial on the left corner, use it to control Gimbal's Tile Angle (before was a Tilt Lever on the controller's back)
Remote Controller now has battery level LED.
Remote Controller has a built-in battery, use a USB cable to re-charge it.

jetlag · Oct 30, 2014

Ordered the remote. All I want are the goodies on the TX, otherwise mine flies fine as it is.

spudraleigh · Oct 30, 2014

TomasBKK said:
I wish there was a more practical review... this guy just regurgitated what dji put into their marketing materials.

I finally pulled the trigger and ordered a P2. I bought from rc711 just because they now include all the upgrades on their P2 for the same price.

http://www.rc711.com/shop/dji-new-phant ... th=341_403

I should have my phantom early next week.

That seems like a really good deal! Have fun with it!

gunslinger · Oct 30, 2014

Cyclone said:
Ive just got some 9450 props. Weather isnt that good, if it improves Ill take my Vision out for a spin. Im also looking at the new transmitter.

+1

I already have the 9450 props on my Vision and highly recommend them, and I'm very sure I'll be picking up that new TX ASAP...

-slinger

thongbong · Oct 31, 2014

gppms said:
thongbong said:

If you have money to burn, yes. But I have a feeling these features are going to be included in the Phantom 3

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Yes sure after one year.The phantom 3 is going to come next year.

cool do you know exactly when?

gppms · Oct 31, 2014

I guess because i'm almost 20 years in the rc helicopter hobby i can tell you it is not going to be in the near future.I believe the next upgrade of the phantom it is going to be at least after 10 months.And of course i believe it is not going to be a phantom 3,they are going to make some upgrades like now and it would be a p2 v3.Dji is very happy with the sales of the phantom 2 so they are not thinking to replace it soon.

Vicrimo · Oct 31, 2014

I pulled the trigger and went ahead and ordered the tx. I should have it by Monday. I'll probably pick up a set of props as well.

jetlag · Oct 31, 2014

Vicrimo said:
I pulled the trigger and went ahead and ordered the tx. I should have it by Monday. I'll probably pick up a set of props as well.

+1, same here. So the props will work ok without the motor and ESC update?

varmint · Oct 31, 2014

Does anyone know WHERE the ESC upgrades are available? i see the new motors all over the place, bus as far as I cant tell, the new ESCs haven't appeared.

jetlag · Oct 31, 2014

dirkclod said:
jetlag said:

Vicrimo said:

I pulled the trigger and went ahead and ordered the tx. I should have it by Monday. I'll probably pick up a set of props as well.

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+1, same here. So the props will work ok without the motor and ESC update?

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Yes and they work fine Had mine on for over a month

Thanks, will order 4 of them today

Mike · Oct 31, 2014

Geert said:
TomasBKK said:

I wish there was a more practical review... this guy just regurgitated what dji put into their marketing materials.
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Agree, this video is more like an advertising add for Drone Camps.

Geert./.

Most of their videos seem to be lacking any real substance, IMO.

Vicrimo · Nov 1, 2014

Happy to report the new tx with left dial works with the p2v

. I got mine yesterday from dji. I currently have the rotor pixel gimbal and. Pairing was easy and of course had to calibrate the dial. Ill try and post a vid later