I have a new P4P on the way. What is the best insurance?

clifford88888888 · Dec 28, 2016

Hi, I have a new drone on the way. I am curious if there is in any recommended insurance that you could buy in case I crash. I did purchase the GPS chip that you could put on the throne. Is this worthwhile? Thanks for any recommendations.

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iSilentP · Dec 28, 2016

The GPS chip is good assuming there's cellular service. For compete peace of mind, I would recommend a home owner's rider policy which would cost less than $100, but most likely ~$60 a year. I had a close call with my P4 today. I have the Marco Polo device which works without cellular network, but in cases where bird gets lost in a non-recoverable place (water, location not easily reachable) the home rider policy should do the trick. Best of luck with your decision. Let us know which way you go. Happy flying!

msinger · Dec 28, 2016

clifford88888888 said:
I did purchase the GPS chip that you could put on the throne. Is this worthwhile?

What kind of GPS chip did you buy?

nomorecrashandburn · Dec 28, 2016

Wont help with a lost drone....But covers the rest depending on model.......Buy Service | DJI Store.
Marco polo is great as isilentp noted. Cell trackers are not even close in my area.

Dale9411 · Dec 28, 2016

I put a rider on my State Farm policy for $60 a year. Covers EVERYTHING

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GHall · Dec 28, 2016

I just got a State Farm personal property policy for $60/yr yesterday locally. Great coverage.

clifford88888888 · Dec 31, 2016

msinger said:
What kind of GPS chip did you buy?

Trackimo. I have not received it yet.

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clifford88888888 · Dec 31, 2016

iSilentP said:
The GPS chip is good assuming there's cellular service. For compete peace of mind, I would recommend a home owner's rider policy which would cost less than $100, but most likely ~$60 a year. I had a close call with my P4 today. I have the Marco Polo device which works without cellular network, but in cases where bird gets lost in a non-recoverable place (water, location not easily reachable) the home rider policy should do the trick. Best of luck with your decision. Let us know which way you go. Happy flying!

Thanks!! I am going to get insurance. I will use the tracker too.

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Mallettron · Jan 1, 2017

Tbh the best insurance is to read the manual, read all you can about the apps, use the flight simulator, try short flights dont try to do too much at once
Basically take your time to learn as much as you can and become familiar with all the controls and actions
Join a local model flying club there will be people there with lots of experience
Then you will be prepared and the chances of any accidents will be less
Oh and buy some 3rd party insurance (if im uk try bmfa)

clifford88888888 · Jan 3, 2017

iSilentP said:
The GPS chip is good assuming there's cellular service. For compete peace of mind, I would recommend a home owner's rider policy which would cost less than $100, but most likely ~$60 a year. I had a close call with my P4 today. I have the Marco Polo device which works without cellular network, but in cases where bird gets lost in a non-recoverable place (water, location not easily reachable) the home rider policy should do the trick. Best of luck with your decision. Let us know which way you go. Happy flying!

Thanks!!

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