Turns out 2 Canadian days = 2 American days after all!

[Droning on and on...]

Look what just arrived...

 

[Droning on and on...]

This was a surprise... Why?

 

[Droning on and on...]

Charges in the drone @26W... about time, DJI!!

 

[Droning on and on...]

More observations...

Charging orientation that works well:



Prop guards may be replaceable, not as easy as the neo snap-on, but maybe not necessary to send it in. Check the seams an screws:

 

[FLIP 317]

Looking good.

I assume the spokes are plastic.

Are they firm or ...

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[Droning on and on...]

Looking good.

I assume the spokes are plastic.

Are they firm or ...

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Word is they're carbon fiber. Feels like it.

 

[Chrislaf]

Congrats on your new drone!

It will be interesting to hear your impressions compared to the NEO.

Chris

 

[ryguy80]

Congrats! Mine should arrive today, but winds are around 20 mph (32 kph) as temperatures plummet, so probably no flying for me today.

 

[Chrislaf]

Congrats! Mine should arrive today, but winds are around 20 mph (32 kph) as temperatures plummet, so probably no flying for me today.

I wonder if the Flip will have the same problems as the NEO in cold weather - IMU errors below temps of -10C since it also has exposed batteries.

Chris

 

[ryguy80]

Got mine delivered just before 7 pm local time. I wasn't sure how the Customs game would go being I'm in the U.S., but it was smooth sailing.

 

[Chrislaf]

Congrats! Enjoy the new drone.

Chris