The Flaws of the DJI Inspire 1 Drone

A public service announcement and semi review on the DJI Inspire 1. Buyer beware, there are major flaws with the accessories that come with the Inspire 1. These flaws include major safety issues.
If you have experienced similar issues, or know of any other issues not addressed in this video, share them with DJI. i.e. The propellor locks.
I have contacted support at DJI, and so far, it has been lacking in what I expect from this company. I have yet to receive a new harness, a replacement case, or the iPad holder issue addressed.
The Inspire 1 is an incredible piece of hardware, but there are things DJI has to address promptly to secure these safety issues.
* We have more than 1 battery. Thank you to B&H/Dronefly
*Update
Thanks for watching everyone. I think some viewers are getting mixed impressions on this video. First and foremost, I am a photographer, and this semi-review is based on my personal (facetious) opinions. I don't really care about the case, nor do I care about the harness, but a lot of pilots do. The real important focus here should be the iPad holder. I stand firm on that this should be added to your preflight check list. The design in my opinion is flawed with the example demonstrated. If that screw comes out for any reason, it could potentially cause some major issues.

[@WeBeYachting]

Great video, thumbs up. Cheers from sunny Nelsons DockYard Marina, Antigua in the Caribbean.

[@LLsRC]

they include a big screwdriver for that screw. maybe a bit of blue thread lock would be good.

[@moeranyc]

Mine was missing some parts. DJI acknowledged the defects they sent me. I have to send all this stuff back, but I'm waiting after the Chinese New Year.

[@KOOLBROTHA]

Just subscribe to your channel. Great video!

[@LoveUniqueStudios]

My usb connection on the controller broke on the first day. It took them a month to tell me that I need to send the entire unit back to B&H.

[@moeranyc]

That's not good news. I hope you got the issue locked down by now though. Hope to see you in the skies soon!

[@Drmerlin604]

I agree that the case is not fantastic but I was surprised that the Inspire 1 shipped with a case at all! So far my case has been fine. Good tip about the device holder! I suggest that everyone should unscrew the small screw in question and apply a drop of threadlock (available from any model helicopter shop). This should sort that problem out.

[@moeranyc]

This came as a pleasant surprise for me too. I read that they planned to do that all along on the forums afterwards, so some people knew about it beforehand. The device holder really is the biggest problem in my opinion. I am sure they did quality assurance, but I don't feel like this use case had ever occurred, or at least the likelihood of this use case would ever occur to most users in their opinion. However, it did happen to me twice, and a few other pilots contacted me with the same issues. Threadlock is a great idea. Thanks for the tip.

[@flyhighusa2523]

Hate to burst your bubble but I am an authorized dealer for DJI and when any repairs of this kind are performed, lock-tight is mandated in the repair process. Btw, putting lock-tight on the mobile device holder mount screw would not by any means void your warranty. I have built over 600 DJI octocopters like the s1000+ and every bolt in it as well as the Inspire where recommended has lock tight throughout the machine.

[@moeranyc]

+FlyHighUSA You're not bursting my bubble in any way. The Support Techs on their official website and in Carson, CA are the ones who said this specifically. Either way, this was in February of this year, and I understand a lot can change, but this is the information given during that time. I appreciate your credentials, but once again, info given to me from DJI themselves. Feel free to dip it in locktight all over.

[@maximuss159]

i have mine know and its been almost 8 months and have almost non of these problems ,, the only problem i had was the case zipper broke and thats it and it really is the best drone you can get even know and thank fully i have never crashed it not even a scratch on the drone i am waiting inspire 2!, amazing done amazing technology and i can deny you all no other drone beats the inspire ,, i also have the pahntom 4,3pro and the 3dr solo non match the inspire and let me make this clear how much people say its from china ,, its great!!

[@moeranyc]

They've stepped up the quality control since then.

[@samuelr3181]

One of my case zippers broke within a week. It would get stuck on the bottom corner and I didn't want to forcefully open it, so it would open on its own as I opened the case. Now its useless. Luckily it has 2 zippers.

[@moeranyc]

Take extra care of that zipper!

[@gr8crash1]

I have been flying mine for 5 months and none of those issues.

[@dankazama09]

My first order of DJI inspire 1, the craft wont take off. they replaced it. i received my package the other day and the case handle broke. wth

[@moeranyc]

Danmarie Inting I have another video coming up that addresses the FPV disconnect. My Inspire 1 fell from the sky. Pretty crazy stuff.

[@dankazama09]

now im too scared to fly it off haha. i'll watch it if its up.

[@skymecru]

Очень круто! круто Красиво Великолепно This is Awesome Fantastic

[@mikeajacksonreaction]

dji cases are high quality shipping containers NOT drone carry cases. a quality case would add $700 to the price of the drone

[@TheJmurray1109]

All screws going into metal should always checked for thread lock before a maiden flight on any helicopter. It is dangerous not to do so.

[@moeranyc]

Justin Murray What're you referring to? The radio? I agree. The way it is designed is what I have issues with.

[@florianwolff5036]

There is a second screw for the tablet holder! Then its no problem! ;-)

[@moeranyc]

A second screw? Are you talking about the one on top?

[@florianwolff5036]

Moera Creative At 2:27 in your clip...Where your thumb is you have to put the screw in...You know what i mean? The screw must be in one of the small plastic bags...

[@moeranyc]

The controller originally had the screw in place. It fell out eventually. I found it and placed it back but this screw fell out more and more with every use. It was just a defective part.

[@grzegorzzielinski6574]

@@moeranyc sound like bullshit to me

[@Adspecter]

Be aware that Dji is from China yes China! Not Japan, South Korea, or a European country.

[@padamkawar2905]

Why the crap did a child do this crap

[@moeranyc]

Probably because she has more talent than you or your children ever hope to have.

[@John-of5sh]

Personally I want to thank you for taking the time to put this video out. I don't even want to think about my controller and iPad laying on the ground because of a defective buckle. Again, THANK YOU!

[@MrSkyDivine]

i just bought an Inspire 1, thanks for the tips, i will make sure i have a good build right away.

[@901tsharper]

IDK? seems like you got a bad one ???

[@moeranyc]

Yes, but a lot of other people received a bad batch. Good thing is they are replacing all these accessories free of charge.

[@heliscat]

1. Fix the case. It's a hobby. 2. Go to your LHS and buy a new neckstrap. 3. Find a set screw and use a smaller ipad...you're probably overloading the bracket. silly complaints.

[@moeranyc]

+Edward Bernard It isn't a hobby for everyone. Nope. This is the iPad used by DJI for their demos.

[@John-of5sh]

+Moera Creative You are so right. People in general expect something to work as designed. Accessories coming directly from the company that makes these Quads should be of the same quality as the Inspire model itself.

[@giorgimegrelishvili7698]

are this video for people who can't buy Inspire 1 ?

[@moeranyc]

No Giorgi. Just some minor gripes about the quality of the accessories in their first round.

[@azimpetra]

This saved me. Getting my UAV license, and was looking into DJI drones. Faulty accessory will be a big deal since they're the stuff you're facing with each time you leave the house to fly.

[@flyhighusa2523]

locktight?????

[@moeranyc]

+FlyHighUSA Sure. Unfortunately DJI does not recommend you add locktight to any of the products. We made this video back in February, and this was their stance back then. Any locktight added will void warranty is what they said. So theres that.

[@JamesAllred-Parasauce]

Haven't experienced any of these issues in 2 months of solid flying of the inspire 1. In my opinion the inspire 1 is an incredible value.

[@moeranyc]

First run, and I would say there are bound to be some problems. No big deal. I agree that the Inspire 1 is an incredible value indeed. Glad to hear you haven't experienced any issues. Share some videos with me!

[@LiGhTSPiRit888]

No issues at all here with my Inspire. :)

[@moeranyc]

DJI is aware of the situation. I sent in an RMA, since I have posted the video, their response time however is pretty slow. The holder is definitely a problem. An aftermarket would be great. Let's make our own, market them, and cash in on the profits!

[@TheSecretVault]

DJI support is almost non existent you should say. They just dont want to hear from anyone. This is why a lot of UK dealers have walked away from them completely.

[@flyhighusa2523]

I will thank you!!!

[@barclayjoy]

The case of my Inspire broke from de zipper...

[@JHunterJoe]

Ok buddy I would stfu at least dji gives u a case with the inspire

[@JHunterJoe]

holy crap that was such a good comeback

[@Tonicwine999]

That is pretty much every single of my heroes in the background there - respect

[@moeranyc]

Professor Farnsworth hands down!

[@Tonicwine999]

Haha, noo, thats the only one that isn't my hero. All the real people I mean.

[@smilingskull7827]

do you really need an ipad? why stop there just mount a 40" lcd tv to your controller.LOL

[@moeranyc]

+Emilio D'Andrea If you look at almost every video put out by DJI in regards to the Inspire 1, they are using the iPad Air. So yes, this is the size they are promoting. Why not use what they say the controller can handle?

[@Bobster986]

I would make DJI responsible and replace all these cheap parts. This is the major reason why I haven't bought one yet. Wake up penny pinchers!

[@moeranyc]

They actually confirmed that I received bad stock.

[@Bobster986]

Moera Creative ...and?

[@moeranyc]

...and that's it. They're replacing it.

[@Bobster986]

oh. ok. I thought you were going to just let them get away with an apology and not replace what you paid for. I have watched may videos here and most people just except it as their own fault for buying it in the first place and never do anything about it. I hate it when big corporations get away with shoot produces, then tell the consumer that it's their own fault when it breaks. Good for you, keep DJI on their toes, there is no excuse when your paying over $3000.00 for a quadcopter and they cut corners just to save a buck.