Matrice 200 (M200)

Advexure · Mar 1, 2017

kevinm said:
Good info. Makes sense that they would test it on a smaller portion of the population before rolling it out more.

@Advexure What is your take on enterprises utilizing DJI's enterprise software (GS Pro/Pilot/FlightHub)? Looks like DJI is making a big push. Their software looks great but has so many bugs typically - I wonder if they will have the ability to really attack the high-end market software-wise.

Seems that they are really trying to push in the necessary R&D and further investment in enterprise software to improve usability and reliability. M200 and the additional software features announced are a great push to this next generation on enterprise innovation for DJI. Based on what we're seeing from how DJI is handling the release of the M200 along with their training and information seminars I would say they are committed to really seeing what kind of moves they can make in this environment. Good to see.

Advexure · Mar 1, 2017

There is definitely some uncertainty across different areas of DJI on TB55 compatibility with the Inspire 2. Misinformation was provided out of DJI and according to our latest communication there will not be prop clearance with the TB55s for compatibility with the Inspire 2. On behalf of Advexure and DJI we apologize for this misinformation.

kevinm · Mar 1, 2017

Seems that they are really trying to push in the necessary R&D and further investment in enterprise software to improve usability and reliability. M200 and the additional software features announced are a great push to this next generation on enterprise innovation for DJI. Based on what we're seeing from how DJI is handling the release of the M200 along with their training and information seminars I would say they are committed to really seeing what kind of moves they can make in this environment. Good to see.

I think that is great for everyone in the market. I'm very excited to see what DJI can do on the enterprise side and also what other companies will do in response. Cool times to be flying drones!

White Airwolf · Mar 4, 2017

bluelight.support said:
Its interesting to note that the X4s and X5s can be used on the M2, however the Z30 and XT cant be used on the I2

I believe the thermal camera can be used on the Inspire2 as it is used n the Inspire 1!

EDDSkitz · Mar 4, 2017

White Airwolf said:
I believe the thermal camera can be used on the Inspire2 as it is used n the Inspire 1!

Not as of yet...

Advexure · Mar 6, 2017

White Airwolf said:
I believe the thermal camera can be used on the Inspire2 as it is used n the Inspire 1!

Early indications have said that the XT and Z30 will not be made compatible with the Inspire 2.

licensed pilot · Mar 6, 2017

Advexure said:
Early indications have said that the XT and Z30 will not be made compatible with the Inspire 2.

Full upward compatibility = no $ for DJI

Advexure · Mar 6, 2017

licensed pilot said:
Full upward compatibility = no $ for DJI

You're right on that one. It's also worth mentioning that early indications from DJI must be taken with an ever so small grain of salt.

The release of the M200 has definitely raised the XT compatibility question with the I2 to another level but DJI has been saying from the early days of the I2 that there is no intention for the I2 to be compatible with the XT.

EDDSkitz · Mar 6, 2017

Advexure said:
You're right on that one. It's also worth mentioning that early indications from DJI must be taken with an ever so small grain of salt. The release of the M200 has definitely raised the XT compatibility question with the I2 to another level but DJI has been saying from the early days of the I2 that there is no intention for the I2 to be compatible with the XT.

Would that mean they are never planning on bringing that to the platform?

Anyone wanna buy a mint I2?

licensed pilot · Mar 6, 2017

Advexure said:
You're right on that one. It's also worth mentioning that early indications from DJI must be taken with an ever so small grain of salt. The release of the M200 has definitely raised the XT compatibility question with the I2 to another level but DJI has been saying from the early days of the I2 that there is no intention for the I2 to be compatible with the XT.

You are kidding....The XT won't integrate with the new I2?
Glad I didn't rush out to buy one.

EDDSkitz · Mar 6, 2017

licensed pilot said:
You are kidding....The XT won't integrate with the new I2?
Glad I didn't rush out to buy one.

This just means a newer, better, faster, and of course MORE EXPENSIVE camera is coming....
[emoji19]

licensed pilot · Mar 6, 2017

EDDSkitz said:
This just means a newer, better, faster, and of course MORE EXPENSIVE camera is coming....
[emoji19]

The Chinese are a lot of things, but not stupid. Imagine if every time you bought a new PC your web camera, external drive, backup UPS , every thumb drive, SD card reader, and every other peripheral became outdated? Great little scam.

EDDSkitz · Mar 6, 2017

licensed pilot said:
The Chinese are a lot of things, but not stupid. Imagine if every time you bought a new PC your web camera, external drive, backup UPS , every thumb drive, SD card reader, and every other peripheral became outdated? Great little scam.

Sounds like the 90's

Gregg Smith · Mar 18, 2017

Pricing for the M-210 is $8999 and comes with the Large CrystalSky monitor.

The lenses on the X5's aren't waterproof or resistant so not for use in rain / mist. The X4S, X3, Z30 and MT cameras are resistant so could be used according to DJI on the M200 series in light rain / mist conditions.

bluelight.support · Mar 19, 2017

Advexure said:
Early indications have said that the XT and Z30 will not be made compatible with the Inspire 2.

This is a shame as a uk main dealer I spoke to was under the impression there were adapters being made for the XT?

bluelight.support · Mar 19, 2017

Gregg Smith said:
Pricing for the M-210 is $8999 and comes with the Large CrystalSky monitor.

that in the UK they tell me is 10k £ - so a lot cheaper in US!!

Peanut · Mar 21, 2017

wastedyeti said:
Why wouldn't someone purchase the M200 series over the Inspire 2? Looks like it can do everything and more than the Inspire. On disadvantage is landing gear doesn't go up? I guess we don't know what storage capacity it has?

Maybe the cost?
Just received a price back from a dealer here in New Zealand, stating the M200 with cost $10199 (NZD)
The inspire 2 is close to half that.

Cornscot · Mar 21, 2017

Advexure said:
DJI has been saying from the early days of the I2 that there is no intention for the I2 to be compatible with the XT

To be fair to DJI, the I2 was marketed as a film makers dream and not an industrial workhorse. I too am annoyed as I can't take my expensive X5 from the I1 to I2, but if they made one aircraft that could carry everything how would they make all that profit