Review: PolarPro Accessories for the DJI Mavic Pro

2018 will probably be the yr that loads of leisure drone pilots begin to take the pastime a bit extra critically. Whether that entails flying often, getting a dearer drone or transferring into business operations, a part of that course of is giving your gear a revamp.

Over the previous few weeks, we’ve been taking a better take a look at some drone equipment from PolarPro that will help you do precisely that. The following are particularly designed to work with the DJI Mavic Pro.

The DJI Mavic Soft Case

There are loads of circumstances on the market designed to be appropriate with a DJI Mavic Pro. As one in all the most moveable and common drones on the market, getting the Mavic safely from A to B isn’t a difficulty – pilots are spoiled for selection. However, not all circumstances are created equal.

PolarPro’s providing is barely completely different in that it’s formed like a extra typical DSLR case. But inside is sufficient room for a folded Mavic Pro, two batteries and your controller.

It retails at $29,99, which is an affordable value to pay for peace of thoughts.

Pros – The PolarPro Soft Case leaves room for your controller and batteries, so you’ll be able to carry the whole lot you want in a single area. It also can comfortably match a DSLR and lenses, must you wish to swap out your Mavic for the day. We love the versatility and inner velcro straps. And the lifetime guarantee.

Cons – This case is designed to be positioned inside a backpack, so there’s no strap to throw it over your shoulder. Although there’s a deal with for those who want to connect your individual. It’s additionally not the sturdiest case we’ve come throughout. Think of it as a protecting layer slightly than a rugged outer shell. Although arguably these cons apply to the majority of soppy circumstances.

If you need one thing extra rugged, strive PolarPro’s arduous shell case, which is on the market for the identical value. Or there’s this beast.

The DJI Mavic Phone Mount

PolarPro

Next up in PolarPro’s arsenal of equipment is the telephone mount. The majority of Mavic pilots will probably be used to piloting through a smartphone that sits beneath the distant controller. It can really feel a bit of counter-intuitive to have the display screen beneath your fingers. The answer is to buy a mount which as an alternative sits above the controller. Just like with circumstances, there are many locations you should purchase low cost mounts.

The PolarPro Mavic telephone mount does the whole lot you’ll need and anticipate. It’s simple to repair onto your controller, sturdy sufficient to remain in a single piece throughout transit and versatile sufficient to regulate to no matter smartphone you’re flying with.

The one con in our eyes is the value: it’s fairly steep at $29.99. If your funds is a matter, we’d advocate purchasing round and seeing what else you’ll find for much less.

DJI Mavic Landing Gear

Next on the listing is PolarPro’s touchdown gear. This is good for if you’re taking off and touchdown in tough or moist terrain, and can decrease the danger of your props hitting one thing low to the floor, reminiscent of rocks or vegetation.

PolarPro’s leg extensions for the DJI Mavic.

PolarPro’s touchdown gear is made up of 4 leg extensions, one for every of the Mavic’s ft. They are simple to placed on and take-off, and didn’t have a major affect on efficiency throughout our take a look at flights. These are nicely price shopping for – you by no means know when the situations on the floor are going to affect your means to take-off and land. Having an easy-to-fit touchdown gear is all the time a greater possibility than having to catch-land your Mavic in mid-air.

The one con, once more, is the value. At $19.99, PolarPro’s leg extensions are on the costly facet. But it’s in all probability price it for the further 1.5 inches of floor clearance, peace of thoughts and lifelong guarantee.

DJI Mavic Gimbal Lock and Lens Cover

dji gimbal lock for the mavic pro, from polarpro

Mavic pilots will know that the Mavic Pro is a sturdy little drone that feels stable in your arms. Unfortunately, the identical can’t actually be mentioned of the gimbal lock and lens cowl that come as normal from DJI. PolarPro has a distinct take. The crew has engineered an easier, all-in-one cowl that may change or work alongside the normal cowl.

At $19.99, it’s a really perfect alternative for a misplaced cowl or gimbal lock. It actually feels much more stable than the normal items from DJI. It’s simple to suit and take away and does the work of each the cowl and the lock with ease.

Katana Pro – DJI Mavic Tray/T-Grip Combo

Flying isn’t all the time a good suggestion. Maybe you’re indoors, in a confined area, low on battery or the situations are removed from excellent. In such circumstances, it may be a disgrace to not get any footage in any respect. And with the Mavic’s stabilized digital camera, it may be tempting simply to get it out, carry it round and hit ‘record’.

That’s the considering behind PolarPro’s Katana, a handheld platform that retains your Mavic secure whilst you seize cinematic pictures from the floor.

It’s simple sufficient to arrange, though not very best for a spontaneous shoot. First up, you’ll must take away the props and change the Mavic to WiFi mode. Then you’ll be able to fold up the drone and match it into the Katana. Once that’s accomplished, you’re able to stroll round and seize pictures from the floor.

The Katana Pro package comes with the telephone mount, so you’ll be able to simply see what’s being recorded. It’s priced at $79.99 and comes with a lifetime guarantee. Not dangerous in any respect for photographers trying for extra versatility from their Mavic.

Coming Soon…

polarpro nd filters

We’ve additionally obtained a few of PolarPro’s ND filters. We’ll be placing them by way of their paces and writing up how that goes in the close to future.

Malek Murison is a contract author and editor with a ardour for tech developments and innovation.
Email Malek
Twitter:@malekmurison



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