Is the Mavic Pro 1 Still Worth It?!

Dronrs! We’ve got another great episode brought to you by @RemotePilot101 - and today I want to talk about a question I was asking myself recently: Is the original Mavic Pro still worth buying?
I recently went out with a lot of my Mavic drones and was pleasantly surprised with the performance, so let’s weigh this older drone with a ton of accessories and features against its more recent and upgraded iterations.
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[@dnpnunes]

welcome to 2023. Mavic pro 1 still flying here. Doing the job for the last 5 years

[@jericho86]

"Is the juice worth the squeeze" is being added to my vocabulary today.

[@BiffsEquipment]

One day I used my mavic pro to get a great shot while following me through a wooded area.. it hit a tree at roughly 50 feet in the air and came crashing STRAIGHT down to the ground.. it litterally made a dent in the earth.. I saw there was no damage aside from a broken battery clip so I tossed the battery, recalibrated the drone and was back flying! Def the strongest drone DJI ever made!

[@timothylaibe3009]

One point I got to make is company's always look for ways to cut costs. I've beat the heck out of my Mavic Pro and stand by it's top quality build. I feel the newer stuff feels good but maybe a bit more fragile. Time will tell... I'm never selling mine cause it's a workhorse.

[@sizarwin5661]

Still using mavic pro 1 till now - great drone.

[@danyakbar8497]

I'm still using it! this old machine still the beast!

[@SgtGunny-gz5hg]

I own the Mavic Pro and it's been a blast. Done heaps of flights and it still keeps coming back. Interesting fact about the camera gimbal being able to turn side by side with the Googles. Very interesting.

[@Icantdrive55]

I still have my Mavic Pro and I use pro platinum propellers on it to make it quieter. I bought it because it had ocusync and the connection is rock solid.

[@DRONR]

Sounds like solid logic to me

[@ericcharlton311]

Just bought Mavic Pro for $350 with controller, 4 batteries (2 OEM, 2 aftermarket),2 pairs of OEM props and 2pairs of quiet props, phone connect cord, single batt charge adapter. It was worth it to me for a stable Aruba tradewind flyer!

[@danieldonchev2190]

I bought 2 mavic pro drones from ebay under one month , such a good drones , such a good tech , i'm really happy to have one of those . The first one came with drone , 1 battery , controller , adapter all cables inc. , extra blades , nice metal case , 128gb memory card , + 1 extra gimbal and 4 filters for the camera ( used in perfect condition no damages no crashes ) just for £200 inc. the delivery . The second one arrived few days ago with lots and lots of extras - drone , 4 batteries , controller , adapter , car adapter , multi charger adapter , all possible cables and accessories , lots of spare blades , big foldable landing pad for the drone , straps , all manuals for the drone + big hardshell quality backpack ( used in very condition no damages no crashes , all 4 batteries are perfect holding the charge like new ones ) just for £230 inc. the delivery . I think thats a good deal

[@strebis6]

I just got one for $400 off eBay with 3 batteries. It’s my first drone.

[@ericcharlton311]

@@strebis6 You are gonna love it!

[@strebis6]

@@ericcharlton311 you are right but I’m a noob and have nothing to compare it to.

[@HeroShotz]

This baby has done great things for me and i have no reason to upgrade. Ive crashed this thing like 6 times and still great. The batteries are great too still have the original ones.

[@DRONR]

It’s a solid bird!

[@ryanjoshua675]

You could turn the camera left and right by using the phone touch screen, Dragging your finger left or right

[@brandonthevisionary485]

I still have it today and it’s still worth it

[@DRONR]

Yessir!

[@AZ-Drone]

I still really appreciate my Mavic Pro. It’s my backup drone at job sites, and it’s still a decent still camera as well. I also use it for testing apps out. Great topic today!

[@DRONR]

Like. A. Boss.

[@sergegostoli9524]

One of the biggest issue is that DJI no longer supports it, no more hardware including batteries ! (I still fly one BTW, named "Bart" out of frustration at first)

[@oldarizonadronergaryhaupt5138]

I still have Mavic Pro Platinum , I haven't flown in a year due to medical problems but am going to try to fly again. I would love to get the Air 2 but can't afford it so I', glad to here you say the Mavic Pro is still worthy if you already own it, now if I could only figure out how to get my DJI Goggles to work right. Thanks Again Brennan

[@Nashid77]

I used to be SO careful with my Mavic until I decided I “needed” a new drone. I been flyin like I stole it for the last year. I was trying to justify buying a new one but the Mavic JUST WONT BREAK.

[@MBauer-op6vx]

Great video! Thank yoU 😊 did you say your favorite drone is the mavic air? Not the 2, but the original mavic air?

[@7472wayne]

I brought this as my first training, drone three years ago. Still fly it today but just for fun.

[@gemster18]

Hey man I just finished watching your video excellent job, one of my coworkers just sold his mavic Pro to me for $350 with the fly more package! I think I did really good..👍

[@Mysterygamer]

The original Mavic Pro has the best controller too.

[@phatz5330]

just got one in a trade for a vr headset and race wheel i usually fly my dji fpv; this drone is legit for the casual pilot i/e; camping get togethers family videos and other stuff. love it and ive had it for 48 hours

[@BlackShinobi.]

I almost gave in and purchased the Air 2 fly more with my credit card. Found a pro 1 locally for $400 I might go for it because I am clue less to flying drones. Are filters / extra batteries expensive?

[@johnhoover3345]

The left shoulder wheel on the controller adjusts the EV or Exposure Value which allows more or less light into the camera. Watch the EV logo change on your phone (or my iPad) as you twist it one way or the other. I also use Litchi which I adore. I LOVE this Quad and have owned 2 of them in 8 years.

[@mimoreque1805]

I still got mine, the best drone ever. Still flies flawlessly. If you want the best "flying camera" for social media, digital-material production (including commercial) this is it.

[@HMHLongboarderz]

Got my pro platinum fly more on Craigslist for $650. Worth every penny. Since I’m still somewhat of a beginner(1 year of experience) it’s something I can mess around with and not worry about too much. Already crashed it twice 😂. Air 2 will most likely be my next purchase.

[@thetruebrit85]

Excellent video thanks for sharing. Much appreciated. Yeah Mavic Pro. For me as a hobbyist what can i say!!! Top notch. I'm not looking for 4k Cinematography. I just really enjoy getting out in the wild...,well farmers fields Pennines etc and learning. It's been 12 weeks now and this is my thing. "Chill Time" Our grandson comes along 9 Years old and he's a natural... I've bought him a Mavic Mini. I've just scored a pristine Dji Mavic Pro Alpine edition. With all accessories three batteries etc. And you know what. If i come another Mavic Pro in pristine condition for the right price. I'll be alover it. So Mavic Pro in 2021..... Absolutely yes.

[@matthewgleeson2121]

The MA2 has prooved itself a worthy successor!

[@JuicyFruityify]

I built one from aliexpress parts. It's my first drone. I got Dystopia decal kit on it. It rocks.

[@Echcaroff81]

I just got a Mavic Pro a few weeks ago for $300. Well worth the money. I bought one when they first released. It got stolen from my garage.

[@Bobi-ow6ou]

I got one on eBay for $200 almost new done 14 flights with all fly more combo, as a beginner want to use it for Real Estate Photography to start off until I buy a better one.

[@MNDashcam]

Parts are a dime a dozen this thing is so easy to work on and I've crashed mine multiple times and the thing just keeps on going. there are a lot of benefits to this thing and it still has a lot of the functions and features of the ones that are three times the price. I have the mavic one and I also have an Enterprise dual and I still fly my mavic one.

[@husseinelhaj8226]

I got mine for about 300 dollars just for the the drone controller and charger so do you think it was a good deal ?

[@LouisLuzuka]

*subbed* much love from Vancouver Canada 🇨🇦 I’m trying to figure out if I want this or the mini 3

[@jadizzle]

So as a first timer, I immediately bought the fly more combo when it dropped (unfortunately I was one of the many poor souls that purchased through B&H and was back ordered for months!) and was so excited. But I was so scared I would wreck my new $1k+ toy that I never flew it. I still have it, never powered it up and have all the accessories it came with. With that said, should I learn to use now or sell it and upgrade to a newer model? I’m just a hobbyist and not a professional, so I’m wondering if it’s worth reselling or to keep it.

[@tonyduff5141]

I am with you on this. Looked at it but not really fly it. Now its not worth that much I am about to go out again and fly without worrying too much. Go for it get some use out of it!!

[@andrehitstheroad1402]

Hey, nice video. Would you go with the mavic pro 1 or the mini 2?

[@andrehitstheroad1402]

@@MadGQ yes, i doubt also because of the wind.

[@bigrickshaberdashery2759]

It the one you keep that follows everything else you fly... lol love mine and he Phantom

[@MrFittyTucker]

I actually still have a Mavic Pro factory sealed in the box that I purchased for a friend. It may be the last one in the country that is still new in the box! It may be a box full of dust by now! LOL

[@DRONR]

This could legit be worth something one day. I’d Keep it stored away for the long term if you can.

[@LiamApilado]

The mini 2 has a better camera due ti the but rate right?

[@MrCpmboy]

it will be a classic

[@PrimordialChaos1]

I think you and Marques Brownlee should make a video together. Y'all are both my favorite tech KZbinrs

[@DRONR]

A brotha can only dream! Thanks!!

[@PrimordialChaos1]

@@DRONR yes sir. Keep up the good work, definitely a long time fan

[@RecoveryoneDrone]

Yes, its my daily work horse for construction inspections. Actual in air flight time is more around 18 min.

[@DRONR]

Them batteries getting old! I’m happy it’s still working great for you though!

[@RecoveryoneDrone]

@@DRONR I lost 3 this summer

[@ashtonmercer13]

Just bought one on Facebook for $275 with everything

[@tedbundy2797]

i've had mine since 2017.. i looked on ebay last week they are going 350 to 400 from sellers.. ususally with extra batteries and a hard shell. I have a set of the dji goggles. none of the new DJI will support it?? I watch movies with it all the time, by putting movies on a sd card. it's the best on a Plane flight. ,, and ive hooked it into my cable box.. works great

[@vinly850]

I still have this drone brand new still in a box unopened from 4 yrs ago

[@neonoir__]

is this worth for ~450$ used with no accessories? For an fpv pilot who wants to do light dji drone stuff

[@Cuebix]

Sold my Pro Platinum, regrettably. Will get the Mini 2 until the Mavic 3 comes out.

[@justinroysdon2630]

Mine crashed duebto a flaw in the Return to Home software and it's tendancy to overide control inputs from the pilot make it unsafe to use. The pilot input should always override preprogrammed controls. DJI refused to repair my drone after their software causes it to crash. Highly recommend avoiding no-fly areas even it authorized with this drone as the Return to Home festure makes it dangerous.

[@DRONR]

Nice to know. I’m sorry that happened.

[@justinroysdon2630]

@@DRONR thanks. Nice video btw. I do agree with what you say mostly. The dual control thing is very interesting. It's a good drone, I just wish they would open the source code for people to develope their own apps. Also interesting about the panning of the gimble. I do wonder why they chose to not allow panning. Seems like such an stupid thing to not program.

[@Shingorani]

I have a guy who wants to trade his Mavic Pro 1 for my Mavic Mini 1. I feel like it's a good deal but I'm not extremely knowledgeable when it comes to drones. I feel like the Pro will give me a better ability to color grade my videos and just more features in general. Do you think it's a good trade?

[@reflux51]

this is probably to late but way worth it. you can fly like five times further and find a used pair of goggles for cheap its a blast.

[@Shingorani]

@@reflux51 I went ahead and did the trade. Night and day difference between the mini and Pro! The dude messaged me next day wanting to trade back but i had already "sold" the Pro by then😅😆

[@tiloalo]

Second hand it's probably the most affordable drone, only 250€ or so in Germany. I guess because of limited capacity, and the higher weight category. But as a toy it's really a nice value

[@andreynasonov9527]

I like from now on if anyone ever asks what drone they should get the answer is always or at least for the next couple years going to be mini 3 pro. Literally for anybody "Mini 3 Pro"

[@paulfay8738]

I just bought one on FB for $320.

[@oraclemiata845]

I agree with all except the batteries. Two of my three originals have bad cells. The drone itself is golden.

[@DRONR]

That sucks! 2/3 ain’t bad tho right?! I hope you got plenty of cycles out of it before it went bad though!

[@EcuXP_Chiptuning]

DJI Goggles are the best accesories those googles are the reason i did not get a mavic 3 :(

[@NYS911]

my Mavic Pro was dipped in the sea ... no problem :)

[@CrazyBikerMIR]

I just bought DJI Mavic Pro with Fly More Package for 500$ 😊

[@rumingjiang9645]

The mavic mini is better?

[@brankopalus8378]

No way

[@geezerpleasers_OG]

Those propeller cages are going to be an essential when the new FAA rules take effect next month. We'll be allowed to fly over people, as long as we have a Part 107, and if the drone does not have any exposed rotating parts which could cause injury.

[@remedyofficialvlogs47]

Very timely that i watched this. If this would be my first drone and i can get it for 400 bucks, would you tell me to go buy it? Thanks in advance bro. Love and video and u just earned a sub from me. Cheers!!

[@remedyofficialvlogs47]

Is this legit?

[@jasondonovan1408]

2024 and I still use it. :D

[@josemarquez3402]

You can run em into a toddler lol i died

[@abdulmutalib2666]

Hiiii mavip pro user all... Stilll use

[@Adrian25185]

i just got one at 250 bucks !!!!!

[@FullMetalNobody]

Its not an actual 4K camera either. Lol. But it takes better video than pictures. I still fly mine. It was the original OG, before they stopped adding features to sell different drones to get ""better "" features. 🙄

[@MNDashcam]

I've got a couple videos of flying and fixing this drone on my channel if you want to check that out

[@kennethlinton4432]

Do you speak English?

[@the3es48]

Disagree!

[@fanikurti2420]

it was never worth it. The worst 4k quality i have ever seen

[@TentFever]

It was never worth it in the first place.

[@MNDashcam]

Based on what