ADU 01171: I Am a New Part 107 Pilot. Was it a Mistake to Buy The Mavic Air 2?

Today's show is about the DJI Mavic Air 2. Can you build a long-term, profitable business with this entry-level DJI drone? Our caller for today, John is a new drone pilot who has recently invested in the DJI Mavic Mini 2. John is facing buyer's remorse as he feels that he should have gone for a more powerful, sophisticated drone instead. While he was looking for a commercially viable option, he is worried that he has wasted his money after a "toy". Has John made a wrong purchase? Can he carve out a place in the marketplace when there are other pilots flying more powerful drones like the Mavic 2 Pro, Phantom, and Inspire?  Tune in to find out. Thanks for the great question, John. Fly Safe! Get Your Biggest and Most Common Drone Certificate Questions Answered by Downloading this FREE Part 107 PDF Make sure to get yourself the all-new Drone U landing pad! Get your questions answered: https://thedroneu.com/. If you enjoy the show, the #1 thing you can do to help us out is to subscribe to it on iTunes. Can we ask you to do that for us real quick? While you’re there, leave us a 5-star review, if you’re inclined to do so. Thanks! https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/ask-drone-u/id967352832. Become a Drone U Member. Access to over 30 courses, great resources, and our incredible community. Follow Us Site – https://thedroneu.com/ Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/droneu Instagram – https://instagram.com/thedroneu/ Twitter – https://twitter.com/thedroneu YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/c/droneu Timestamps [01:24]Toy or tool - how do you treat your drone? [03:00]Is the DJI Mavic Mini 2 a good option for Part 107 pilots? [04:13]Today's show is made to you by our newest drone program, PROPS [06:15]Today's question is about the DJI Mavic Air 2? [08:35]Can you build a profitable drone business with great skills but an inferior drone? [09:09]Is the DJI Mavic Air 2 a good drone for shooting real estate videos? [10:06]Mavic 2 Pro vs. Mavic 2 Air - how do they compare? [10:52]What are some of the disadvantages of owning entry-level DJI drones like the Mavic Air 2 or Mavic Mini 2? [11:50]Can you shoot smooth cinematic shots with an entry-level drone? [12:41]So, is the DJI Mavic Air 2 a commercially viable drone? [14:10]Why Paul still swears by the Phantom 4 Pro [16:07]Can you build your business with just an iPhone and Osmo? ????