P3 - 4K, or replace camera on P3P?

[philabowl]

So I've got a broken P3P camera. I have sent the camera in for repair, but I was thinking of either buying a spare camera for $349 so I don't have to be "down", but it looks like I can get a P3 4K for $599, with a controller and a drone. Seems like it would be kind of silly to spend $350 on a spare camera at that point. Other than the frame rate on the 4k camera, is there much in the way of a difference between the professional and the 4k?

 

[msinger]

The major difference is that the P3P uses Lightbridge and the P34K uses Wi-Fi. You can compare the other differences here.

 

[philabowl]

What's the real, effective difference for a non-professional hobbyist? I'm more concerned with the look of the video once I land.

 

[msinger]

What's the real, effective difference for a non-professional hobbyist?

Per the specs, a stock P3P can fly 3 times further than the P34K.

 

[philabowl]

Gotcha. Is that a limitation of the drone, or the controller? My present one has the fancy extended range antennas on it.

 

[msinger]

It's the difference between Lightbridge and Wi-Fi.

 

[philabowl]

Oh, OK. What's the best price on P3P's everyone has seen? I've not seen any lower than $799.

 

[msinger]

$799 is a good price if it's tax-free, shipped free, and sold by a reputable seller. You can pick up one for $888 on Amazon.

 

[philabowl]

Hmm... maybe its best to just get the camera for now then. Anything cheaper than $349 for the camera and gimbal you've seen?

 

[msinger]

Nope. You can get one from Camrise (an authorized DJI dealer) on Amazon for $349 here.

 

[philabowl]

They're actually driving distance from me...

 

[msinger]

Nice. You can pick up one in person then

 

[philabowl]

I think I'll do that actually! I'm sure my existing camera that I sent in won't be covered under warranty... but i'll probably need a spare the way I seem to fly. What are some other critical spares that break frequently?

 

[msinger]

What are some other critical spares that break frequently?

Do you crash a lot? If so, then:

• Props
• Shell
• Gimbal Mounting Plate
• Gimbal Ribbon Cable

Those are the items I see people commonly replacing.

 

[MasterBlaster]

Oh, OK. What's the best price on P3P's everyone has seen? I've not seen any lower than $799.

If you have a micro center near you they have the P3P for $699!
Can't beat that


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[philabowl]

Do you crash a lot? If so, then:

• Props
• Shell
• Gimbal Mounting Plate
• Gimbal Ribbon Cable

Those are the items I see people commonly replacing.

Cool. Picking up the mounting plate and props now. Will probably get a ribbon cable from you soon as well.

Which filters do you recommend for the camera, I see you sell a few. Bonus points if it includes a replacement clear lens as well.

 

[philabowl]

If you have a micro center near you they have the P3P for $699!
Can't beat that


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I don't see it on the site - is that an in store deal only?

 

[MasterBlaster]

It is. DJI will not allow them to market the price online. You can find a thread on micro center and their deals here - Go to Microcenter!!!!


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[philabowl]

It is. DJI will not allow them to market the price online. You can find a thread on micro center and their deals here - Go to Microcenter!!!!


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I hadn't really thought too much about a second drone, but it seems a bit silly to pay $350 for just a camera when I could get the whole works for $700

 

[MasterBlaster]

I hadn't really thought too much about a second drone, but it seems a bit silly to pay $350 for just a camera when I could get the whole works for $700

When you think about the extra battery, charger, and everything else, you can't go wrong


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