Variants and Pricing:
Base Model: RM1599
(What you get: Drone, Controller, 1 Battery, Extra set of Propellers)
Fly More Combo: RM1999
(What you get: Drone, Controller, 3 Batteries, Propeller guard, Extra set of propellers, Charging Hub, Carrying Bag, Charger)



This post has been edited by MichaelJohn: Nov 11 2019, 09:46 PM

didn't see anyone open a thread yet, so thought I'd contribute

No obstacle avoidance system is a big letdown for me.

This post has been edited by jamalnsx: Nov 8 2019, 03:50 PM

my dream drone!
compact and ready to go!!

Before you buy:

- No obstacle avoidance
- No usb charging. Need to bring the charging brick
- Cannot control with phone
- No gestures, no tap to fly, no active track
- No manual controls, terrible for backlit situations when you need to change exposure
- Stuck in CE mode (rated range less than 500m)
- Propeller is screwed to the motor with phillips screw, need to bring screwdriver to change props

Actually it's fine if you're just getting into drones, but for seasoned drone flyers, there are better alternatives out there... waiting for a spark 2 with 2.7k 3 axis gimbal and 30 minute flight time

This post has been edited by gaeria84: Nov 8 2019, 04:32 PM

Hope they made changes to the app for manual control, the rest are not really in my priority list. Not with the drones budget range anyway

Looks like the first batch of Minis have arrived on our shores

Will be getting mine at the end of the month

Combo or single? Can walk in store and buy?

I'd like to from a beginner's point of view (I've only flown toy drones with no hover mode), is a used Spark with 3x batteries a better option or a Mavic Mini with3x batteries?

Prices have dropped especially used Spark's.

I know the main difference being obstacle avoidance + follow mode + less flight time.

my usage is just flying around for photos while travelling.

Combo

I think you can survey those drone and photography shops if you want to walk-in purchase.

Saw KLDSLR already have stocks in but not sure they have the combo or not

IMO, if you prefer longer flight time and portability over manual controls for your pictures and videos, the mini looks more suitable for you.

I'm saying this because not all people want to fuss with the camera settings and the mini's SOOC quality is pretty solid.

Saw a reviewer shows there is a usb type A port next to the micro sd slot. i think thats the only way to charge the battery if you have the non combo version.correct me if im wrong..

- Just learnt that you can charge the brick with powerbank
- For Malaysia market, some seller is selling FCC version, it's worth confirming with the seller first before buying

Some negatives
- Drone not able to fly well in high altitude situations
- Micro usb port on drone and controller is quite flimsy and can break easily

Is it really worthwhile to buy "official" Malaysia warranty? Does it have crash coverage etc?

aiyak...my heart hurt byte by byte to own this drone.

how to know whether it's FCC or CE version?

Ask seller before buying
If the DJI fly app can check wifi bands, then if 2.4G wifi bands only up to 11 channels, that means it's FCC, more than that, then it's CE



This post has been edited by gaeria84: Nov 19 2019, 09:56 AM

Is it true the FCC don’t have Malaysia’s warranty?

Any possibility to get FCC mode if I have CE version?

so malaysia version can fly max 500m only?
contacted droneskaki, they said they getting FCC model

This post has been edited by chinti: Nov 19 2019, 11:20 AM

KLDSLR sell FCC or CE version?..ive PM them asking but they are yet to reply.

This post has been edited by semy_otai: Nov 20 2019, 05:37 PM

the lack of shooting RAW photo kinda stop me from buying this : /

for those that wan to get FCC version, i think you need to change your decision d.
it is confirmed by DJI that FCC version will still run like CE in CE zone.
and FCC version only got 5.8ghz meaning you are pretty much stuck with 500m max range in CE zone.
so get CE version better coz the 2.4ghz can go up to 2km max range.

i also called droneskaki to change my order to CE version.

Mavic air is still the bare minimum for professionals

From what I understand, DJI malaysia warranty = having the chance to ship your damaged drone back to China at the owner's expense for shipping cost. They will assess whether your claims are valid or not for a warranty repair / replacement.

Personally I'm waiting for the Fly more combo to be more available rather than pre-order, at the same time waiting for the geozone restrictions to be able to be lifted in the app. Currently all the restricted zones are no take off at all....which is a bummer for me. I live 3km from airport but not even able to fly at all.

luckily they told me that the FCC version has sold out

from wat i asked droneskaki yesterday is, most shop get from supplier in malaysia and supplier got it from HK. so anything happen u hv to send back to supplier first then only they send it back to HK. and depending on supplier, some will ask u to pay for shipping cost urself.

as for droneskaki, they directly got it from HK instead of through supplier. so anything they will send the drone back to HK themselves at their expenses.

pre-order price is cheaper tho.

Hong Kong is currently a bad business hub, what with the demonstrations and all....I think everything going through it also sangkut edi.

Hong Kong drone troubles

Perhaps that's why stock is scarce here? All the fly more combo in stock sells for more than retail price (RM1999).....this is not good. So now for me just sit here talking about it instead of flying haha.

DJI Spark vs DJI Mavic Mini



TL;DW version

Spark has better looking video, better preserved highlights, colors and sharpness
MM has higher resolution and longer flight time

Pick your poison

This post has been edited by gaeria84: Nov 26 2019, 03:34 PM

Is it safe to run on 2.4ghz for urban flying on the Mavic Mini ?

no idea bro, i havent got my mini

Not recommended as urban area is congested with 2.4signals, better to use 5.8

That's what I been doing now on Auto Mode..only able to get around 170m before signal loss in urban area.

Need to try 2.4ghz on some rural area with no buildings and see what's the max range Mavic Mini can get..

How do I know which country uses what version whether is CE and/or FCC? And Malaysia fall under CE or FCC?

Afaik, only America gets FCC version while the rest of the world gets CE

DJI Mavic Mini firmware update released – v01.00.0300




Source

I found this link, might helpful to compare the FCC and CE.

https://www.gearbest.com/blog/how-to/whats-...el-mt1sd25-9131

How did the DJI care refresh works in Malaysia?

I believe DJI care refresh is not available in Malaysia, at least not officially by DJI Malaysia.

New mavic mini user here and my 1st drone too. Just wanna know can mavic mini automatically transfer photos and videos taken while it is on air ? What I do now is transferring after it is landing. But this process very slow.

So there is no way to buy similar thing in Malaysia ?

Can transfer isn't ? Not automated, still have to go album and select to download.
Just that I won't do that as it might sacrifice the signal and battery power.
Normally I transfer after flight, around 2000kB/s

This post has been edited by neobie: Dec 8 2019, 09:58 AM

DJI care refresh is region/country specific. I see some sellers do sell DJI care refresh. I think those are not honoured by DJI Malaysia since it's not available officially here. Meaning the sellers or you will have to arrange for any claim from wherever it came from. It doesn't mean that it's not legit, it's just you have to put your trust that the seller will honour the deal when you want to make a claim.

No you can’t transfer the recorded footage while flying..better use sd card reader to transfer the footage since it’s faster and don’t have to connect to your aircraft

this is what i do after the flight but the transfer speed is too slow..


Seem like this is better way. but i want to share immediately on phone, then have to transfer to phone after flight .

This post has been edited by davidman82: Dec 9 2019, 11:56 AM

2MB/s is quite fast (2~3 seconds per photo), unless you are transferring lengthy video, then you gonna wait.

noob pilot lipoting in
just had my maiden flight
so excited forgot to record take off and mid flight
like sv_gravity 0


This post has been edited by mousqy: Dec 13 2019, 10:20 AM

Anyone knows why Mavic Mini FMC stock is an issue now, searching high and low, no stock, and some even tell me supplier naik harga.. rm150, and some worst selling 2399..

I managed to preorder 1 unit at 1990, at 20 November till today I'm waiting for my unit.. anyone have any idea what actually happen? Thanks.

Global stock also got problem, you go check DJI Official store also out of stock.

So can expect sellers to mark up the price a bit from SRP.

I got my Mavic Mini FMC last week from Fotoriang Dpulze Cyberjaya for RM1999, shop left 1 more unit that time.

AFAIK according to my sources, it wasn't the supplier that naik harga. it's the shops themselves that took the opportunity to increase it while stocks are not that many outside

I bought it from a seller that offer RM1000- RM111 during 11.11. Total i pay RM1908 including courier delivery for FMC.



This is the video i took on all the quick shot


YOUTUBE LINK


This post has been edited by davidman82: Dec 19 2019, 11:09 PM

My first drone, currently still learning how to get the perfect shot. Can see some of the footage at my Youtube Channel.

so if accidentally bought FCC- can't fly higher than 150m ?

This post has been edited by oldtimer05: Jan 2 2020, 11:16 PM

colour corrected ?

This post has been edited by oldtimer05: Jan 2 2020, 10:42 PM

how high did u go ? is this in town area ?

This post has been edited by oldtimer05: Jan 2 2020, 10:53 PM

doesnt make a difference if you bought FCC or CE cause the app detects your location and uses the protocol for that country

thank u for the reply. So it does not matter. Can i ask if it was a problem in the beginning, hence the earlier disscusion in the thread to avoid fcc.

IMO, people wanted the FCC version because it was rated for longer distances. However, there are chances that DJI will void the warranty because Malaysia (like the rest of the world) follows the CE protocol.

anyone here use range extender for longer distance fly?

i try fly in kampar with is a rural area
my mavic mini version is CE
I get alot weak signal around 60m altitute and total lost connection at 120m
below is the record
felt so uncertain to fly this compare to mavic pro

https://drive.google.com/open?id=1ubGwJuxqs...GeP7pqbyrhBNNyx

Nope. just increase the saturation a little bit in the lumafusion apps.

Me, stage 1. but not much difference. Maybe because i'm always fly in the city area.

From the video I can see that the drone is on top of you. you must point the controller signal thru the drone. try to move forward abit.

I'm also plan to upgrade to mavic pro in the future.

yup, sent my RC for stage 1 upgrade from The Unlocking Drone (on facebook) for RM250.

So far, can easily reach maximum height of 500m.

Owner also has a booster, he said the Mini can get up to 8KM (yes you're reading it correct) distance. The limitation being the small battery.


This post has been edited by MichaelJohn: Jan 4 2020, 08:56 PM

do u have a picture of your RC stage 1 ?

Rural also - only 60m ? Thst bad? Industrial area ? Tried at other areas ?

This post has been edited by oldtimer05: Jan 6 2020, 04:29 PM

MichaelJohn
Hi, can u school me on this. Correct me if i m wrong-

I buy CE version- i can use both bands to fly, but 5.8 only allows 500 m distance. While 2km if i use 2.4 band.

So what is the restriction in using 2.4 band ? Too many signals ?
What band do u use to fly ? In KL area ...
Also sm has 12 mths warranty and sm 18 mths, why the different length ? Do we have to pay more for 18mths.

I have an offer for fmc rm1999, 12 mth warranty. Is this fine.

Thsnks for yr patience.

This post has been edited by oldtimer05: Jan 6 2020, 08:04 PM

I also got my 1st drone mavic mini last week and started to fly yesterday and today..my only 20m-40m it lost signal just like what happened on your video..but today I managed to fly till 50m but still also same thing happened..very insecure to fly seriously

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TIP I get from internet. Transmission choose "Manual" instead of auto. Then choose channel 157 or 149

Wow good tip u got there..thanks man..what apps u guys normally used to fly this Mavic Mini? I’m using Dji fly

The restriction with 2.4 ghz is that many household appliances use that frequency (eg. your home wifi) so you will get interference easily, which is why 5.8 ghz is given to reduce that effect.
Also 2.4ghz has higher penetration power than 5.8ghz, which is why it is rated for longer distances compared to 5.8ghz.

IMO, those with 18 months warranty are just extended warranty, DJI officially supports up to 12 months while the rest is from the shop i think.

Any retailers in KL with stock for FMC package set ?

I just bought my fmc last Friday at lowyat YL camera

What was the price ?

As zep commented. It's hard for wifi signal to be strong directly upwards of where you are. You can either flatten the antenna so that it is perpendicular to your drone or move forward. Either way you need to always adjust your antenna to be perpendicular to your drone. Which comes to the second part of your flight when its returning, you are completely facing away from your drone too. This combined with possibly rf interference from other sources like wifi routers etc will lead to disconnection.

Hi MichaelJohn,

Your range extender antenna, is it more difficult to maintain connection to the aircraft? I understand you are getting better range when the signal is stronger...I wonder is it easy to aim the antenna while you fly around.

Also, does the unlocker drone guy give you any instructions to use? Can share or not?

I'm considering to use the directional antenna similar to yours, but a bit concerned regarding the ease of use.

Rm2199 special discount from the boss YL

Thats a good price. Stock nowadays is very scarce, the retailers are marking up like crazy

I assume that what you're asking is whether my connection is stable with the modded antenna or not, if that's the case then yes, it does.

Mostly because the modded antenna gives better signal gain than the standard one

The drone guy just basically does the most of the job of modding drone RC. Nothing much to instruct tbh cause the modded antenna works the same as the standard ones.

The antenna is high gain because the radiation pattern is focused on the front of the antenna, while at the sides and also if You tilt the antenna up (facing sky) or down (facing ground) vs the aircraft position then the signal will be low.

Compared to the stock antenna, it is a low gain antenna thus it radiates in a Omni directional pattern, that is horizontally around 360 deg the signal strength is the same. In theory it is easier to fly with an omni antenna as the you can manoeuvre the craft in any direction without loss of signal, while the high gain directional antennas require a line of sight or some form of orientation towards the aircraft to keep the beam pointed at the aircraft.

This is all theory, and that’s why I ask in practice, do you find it difficult to keep signal strong...

https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/support/docs/...-vs-direct.html

No problem if you keep the antennas in the same direction as the drone. Even past 1KM.

thanks a bunch. You were getting good service in 5.8G? I mean considering 5.8Ghz for mini CE is lower power.

the two pieces of big antenna on RC remote can it be taken down?

yep

yes, it's screwed on

Where is the lowest COD guys.. lowest i can find is 1088 for fmc. CE version. Anyone knows a lesser price ?

RM1088 for a fly more combo set ?
seriously ?

I think it was RM2088

Soryy typo . 2088

Thanks.

Thats a good price. Been searching high and low

Anyone tried to fly this when raining?

not recommended, cause the Mini has too many gaps for water go in

I just get my MM from Harvey Norman 2 days ago.
It was CE version, but I do I know it was 2.4GHz or 5.8GHz?

CE has both