DJI RC Track beacon leaked… what’s your take?

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Reagan said:
@Huxley
Honestly, you shouldn’t be biking and operating a drone at the same time, even with the beacon. It doesn’t change the FAA’s rules about staying ready to take control if needed.

I keep my RC on my handlebars, so I’m ready to take over anytime.

If I have a beacon with buttons for Return-To-Home, angle control, and voice commands, I’d actually argue it’s even quicker than grabbing the RC.

To be honest, I think I’m being safe enough. Worst case, the drone loses me and hovers while I catch up. This beacon should make that way less likely.

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@Huxley
Just hope everything goes smoothly if something goes wrong.

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Reagan said:
@Huxley
Just hope everything goes smoothly if something goes wrong.

We all have our ways of flying, I guess.

I’m trusting the tracking software and, now, the hardware to do its job.

I know I’m flying within the rules, taking the necessary precautions, and I’m not worried about what-ifs. Plus, no point in debating how a leaked gadget will work when no one has tried it yet!

Take care and stay safe out there.

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Peyton said:
Curious to see what new features this brings… APAS 4.0 already tracks moving stuff pretty well. What’s this going to add?

APAS uses visual AI tracking.

The beacon sends a direct signal saying, ‘I’m here, follow me,’ so the drone doesn’t lose track even when it loses sight of you.

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Peyton said:
Curious to see what new features this brings… APAS 4.0 already tracks moving stuff pretty well. What’s this going to add?

Yeah, if you’re in a forest or dense area, it loses track real quick. I can’t even bike for more than 5 seconds before it gives up.

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Really wish it worked with a Mini 3 :sob:

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Is this only for the Air 3S? Anyone know if it might work with the Neo too?

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This has got to work with the Mavic 3 Pro, right?!?

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Gale said:
This has got to work with the Mavic 3 Pro, right?!?

I’m betting it won’t.

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Uma said:

Gale said:
This has got to work with the Mavic 3 Pro, right?!?

I’m betting it won’t.

Don’t worry, Mavic 4 Pro is coming soon. Wonder if the Neo can use it too. Now I’m thinking about trading up to a Mini 5 Pro over my Mini 3 Pro.

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@Harley
The Neo is still more of a budget drone. They’re not going to put these features on the lower-end models. Definitely more likely to see it on the Mavic 4 Pro.

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Uma said:
@Harley
The Neo is still more of a budget drone. They’re not going to put these features on the lower-end models. Definitely more likely to see it on the Mavic 4 Pro.

Yeah, but adding it to the Neo could boost sales. I’d probably grab one along with a Mini 5 Pro when it drops.

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Uma said:
@Harley
The Neo is still more of a budget drone. They’re not going to put these features on the lower-end models. Definitely more likely to see it on the Mavic 4 Pro.

Would make sense for the Neo, but you’re probably right. $200 just for the drone without the controller isn’t exactly low-budget, especially compared to the Avata 2’s $300 price tag without goggles and controllers.

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Staaker had this back in 2016 :grin: Check it out: Staaker drone is ready to follow whatever the environment - CNET

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This beacon seems useful for some, but honestly, it’s pointless for most. DJI should’ve put the R&D into making an FPV 2 instead.

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Anyone have a guess on the price?