Seeing a lot of problems on P4Ps..

PhantomEvan · Feb 13, 2017

I see a lot of P4P problems on here. I don't know if I should actually end up getting the P4P+ now.. is there a chance I will have these problems? Like a big chance I mean. I know the p4p is a awesome drone, just what are the chances of getting a bad one? Thanks.

msinger · Feb 13, 2017

PhantomEvan said:
I see a lot of P4P problems on here.

You're always going to see lots of P4P problems here. This is a place where people come when they need help.

PhantomEvan · Feb 13, 2017

msinger said:
You're always going to see lots of P4P problems here. This is a place where people come when they need help.

I know that, but when I was on the standard forum I did not see NEAR as much problems.

prylarbek · Feb 13, 2017

I HAVE had very little issues with mine

PhantomEvan · Feb 13, 2017

prylarbek said:
I HAVE had very little issues with mine

Well, I know about the high wind warnings glitch, but is that all I should have to worry about?

Bckmstr · Feb 13, 2017

who's to say if you go another route drone wise you won't get a lemon from that batch also? ...if you know what you want for what you plan on using it for don't hesitate, buy it and get started, if you are afraid from what your reading consider this: how much of what your reading about is pilot error???? not doing checks? ,settings done correctly...list is endless of " possible causes"

Dirby · Feb 13, 2017

I get the wind warning too after a few min it goes away.
so far mine has been running great.
it is a roll of the dice.
maby you will get a good one and maby you will get a bad one.
try it and see.
good luck

smiller · Feb 13, 2017

The more complicated the device (meaning the more new features) the more confusion there will be, and thus the negatives get highlighted. I think it's safe to say that the majority of P4P owners are very happy with the product, and many have said so.

If you think you have seen a lot of issues (both real and imagined) with the P4P, just wait until the P5

It's just the nature of things with product support/discussion forums.

PhantomEvan · Feb 13, 2017

smiller said:
The more complicated the device (meaning the more new features) the more confusion there will be, and thus the negatives get highlighted. I think it's safe to say that the majority of P4P owners are very happy with the product, and many have said so.

If you think you have seen a lot of issues (both real and imagined) with the P4P, just wait until the P5 It's just the nature of things with product support/discussion forums.

Good point. If I'm not wrong, doesn't the mavic have it's fair share of issues? I was trying to decide between the two, but in the end the p4p won.

smiller · Feb 13, 2017

PhantomEvan said:
Good point. If I'm not wrong, doesn't the mavic have it's fair share of issues?

Yes it does, again with some concerns more real than others. I think you will find this to be true for all complex electronic devices built to a price point and DJI is certainly no exception, being perhaps one of the more complicated consumer electromechanical products available today. Perfection is just not a realistic expectation and some bugs are certain in these kinds of products, but by and large both the Mavic and P4P do what they are supposed to do. Amazing really considering the capabilities and price point.

Davidnclearlaketx · Feb 13, 2017

I purchased my P4P+ back in late Dec 2016 and have had zero issues except one app crash during some settings changing but never during any flights.
Steady as a rock, great GPS lock and flight controls. Still tweaking the settings for best pic quality in different settings but other than my learning curve for DJI products I'm a happy camper! I've not tried max distance tests yet but later on will and post back.
I'd say for the level of features and the complex electronics to control this bird it's a winner as long as you don't get a defective unit. But that could happen with any new 1st gen device from UAV to cellphone.

PhantomEvan · Feb 13, 2017

Davidnclearlaketx said:
I purchased my P4P+ back in late Dec 2016 and have had zero issues except one app crash during some settings changing but never during any flights.
Steady as a rock, great GPS lock and flight controls. Still tweaking the settings for best pic quality in different settings but other than my learning curve for DJI products I'm a happy camper! I've not tried max distance tests yet but later on will and post back.
I'd say for the level of features and the complex electronics to control this bird it's a winner as long as you don't get a defective unit. But that could happen with any new 1st gen device from UAV to cellphone.

I know it's an amazing quad, and I was going to purchase the p4p+ version, until I saw several people say they literally can't record in 4K 60 FPS with it. Should I just get the regular p4p? Thanks.

Davidnclearlaketx · Feb 13, 2017

PhantomEvan said:
I know it's an amazing quad, and I was going to purchase the p4p+ version, until I saw several people say they literally can't record in 4K 60 FPS with it. Should I just get the regular p4p? Thanks.

That question I can't answer. I've not tried recording in 4K/60FPS so I can't be of any help there. I'm sure there are lots of people with both the P4P and the + that could help you out.
I just like the fact that I don't have to have a separate tablet or phone to mess with and no cables.
I like the brightness of the + screen also.
Later on when DJI comes out with the Crystal Sky monitor to attach to the regular P4Pro that would be great as it's larger and brighter but big $$$.
I've read that some people that have purchased the + model then later buy the regular controller also.
Either way I think you'll like it.

PhantomEvan · Feb 13, 2017

Davidnclearlaketx said:
That question I can't answer. I've not tried recording in 4K/60FPS so I can't be of any help there. I'm sure there are lots of people with both the P4P and the + that could help you out.
I just like the fact that I don't have to have a separate tablet or phone to mess with and no cables.
I like the brightness of the + screen also.
Later on when DJI comes out with the Crystal Sky monitor to attach to the regular P4Pro that would be great as it's larger and brighter but big $$$.
I've read that some people that have purchased the + model then later buy the regular controller also.
Either way I think you'll like it.

So I could just get both? Cool

Davidnclearlaketx · Feb 13, 2017

PhantomEvan said:
So I could just get both? Cool

Yep, just have to pair/link the P4P bird with which controller you are going to use at the time.
As soon as a bunch of people start crashing their P4P's then I'm sure you'll see the new controllers coming up for sale on eBay and such...