Thinking of getting the dji phantom advanced 3... Buy it direct from dji or local distributor?

Better wait for khtan2000 feedback on his purchase from DJI website, he mentioned DHL asked him to get a SIRIM permit.

I would suggest all to view this vid, on what to do if the winds becomes strong and taking our drone away from us.

Do take note some ppl commented that in such cases, first thing to do is lower the attitude and manually fly the drone back, because winds normally not as strong at lower altitude.

Secondly, do not use RTH to fight strong winds as RTH has speed limit and high limit, change to atti mode and full throttle would be a better option.

sorry for late reply. got my drone 2 days ago , haven't fly yet as need source for tablet


If buy from DJI directly, DJI will cover the DHL transportation and GST/VAT fees (it is stated in the website), on your side you need to pay for SIRIM permit at rm37.10 (around 1-2 days approval depends on branch). SIRIM will send the approval via email to you, and you forward it to DHL. Then DHL will settle the rest and you can wait for your drone.

Best if you wait DJI website discount/promo , I think now got promotion on standard, advance and 4k model (not pro version) .
If you got a student email account , you get additional 10% discount.

I got mine with free bag and another battery(after minus off the 10% discount).

you also need to monitor the currency exchange , dont buy when USD is alot higher, else you will pay more.

This post has been edited by khtan2000: Jan 16 2016, 01:58 PM

p3p here. =)

P3S here!

This post has been edited by tubik: Jan 16 2016, 11:11 PM

How you got the free bag?my school email edu.my is invalid.haiz

the free bag is during xmas promotion till 31 dec 2015, the current ongoing promo is just the discount on the phantom.

If the edu.my is invalid , perhaps you contact DJI online support ? just show them your uni everything should be ok i guess. I'm using USM without any edu on it but seems they recognize it so it works for me directly.

during my purchase last year i only have to pay for GST.. i ship using UPS and GST only calculated when arrive for custom inspection.. maybe the SIRIM permit newly implemented this year perhaps? do imported current owner have to apply for it?

this time i only need to pay SIRIM , dont need to pay anything else like GST/tax. I think might be due to the import code then custom require permit. Depends on where you purchase and shipping company.

Guys, i just purchased a DJI phantom 3 standard, do I need to register with DCA? If I didn't register and fly the drone, I will get into troubles right?
And if I must register, can I register online? Anyone with experience?

Don't think we have to here. Just fly safe and avoid no fly zones. Dji go will inforn about those zones anyway.

i am currently on a budget, not sure if i should grab a used p3standard or p2 v+ version 3 remote?

which is easier to use and I am planning to use at beach side which might be windy

I also thinking to buy DJI phantom 3, after playing with sysma drone..ready to upgrade..need your advice guys, I'm stuck between advance or pro version..usd799 vs usd1339..which one so I buy? it's worth to get pro version? I don't really need 4K for now..

typhoon 4k lurking here

they are having promo at dji website now.
$499 for standard

I also noticed their 10th anniversary promo. Some more free DHL shipping.

The price for the Inspire 1 with 2 controllers and other freebie stuff is tempting but still too expensive.

Arrrgghh.

Guys I never flew a Drone but I have some photography background. I look forward to get the DJI 3 advanced because I can add filters.
Should I buy from DJI website or local distributor.. The thing I am concerned is... if buy from local distributor, is it easier to claim warranty and help me set up, because as far as I know, DJI customer support is shitty...
The local distributor here selling for 4.8k and if buy from DJI directly is 4.3k..

Any advices is helpful!!

just bought my advance last two week from dji RM3k plus

If only our currency is 3.5 like last time..