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Mavic Pro Delay: Shipping Starts But Has the Damage Been Done?

October 22, 2016 by Malek Murison 7 Comments

When DJI launched its new foldable drone – the Mavic Pro – last month, it’s fair to say that the reaction in the industry was overwhelmingly positive. The Mavic Pro looks to be comfortably the best value drone on the market in terms of capability. But the thing is, it’s still not really on the market. DJI said that shipping to customers that placed pre-orders would start on October 15th and that the drone would be in stores at the start of November. But here we are, one week later, and after admitting that high demand had caused the Mavic Pro delay, the Chinese manufacturer has only just begun to dispatch its newest entry into the consumer market. Sure, a week is hardly a big deal – Jeez, look at the Lily drone… – but there’s no denying that the initial bumps in the Mavic Pro’s release will be a concern for those at DJI.

DJI Mavic Pro delay
The DJI Mavic has a number of autonomous flight modes to change the way extreme sports fans capture themselves.

DJI is pleased to let you know we’ve begun shipping the Mavic Pro starting today.

As we told you earlier this week, demand is heavy, and we are working round the clock to get the Mavic Pro in your hands. Please check online for updates on your order status.

We thank you for showing such enthusiasm for our technology and look forward to having you flying as soon as possible.” – Adam Najberg, global director of communication, DJI

Read the latest: Mavic Pro Shipping Update – DJI Admits to “Issue” with Part

This concern will be for two reasons.

Will the Mavic Pro delay knock customer confidence?

This is an interesting question, and only time will provide the answer. The probable answer is no, it won’t. But that doesn’t mean that loyal DJI customers won’t carry a little resentment towards the company going forwards. Having stumped up upwards of $1,000, it’s fair to expect a concrete date that the product will be dispatched/reach you, especially after an unexpected delay. But for many pre-orderers that still isn’t the case.

In any case, it doesn’t look good to set yourself deadlines only to miss them. Sure, it’s only a week, but it still doesn’t scream reliability in the way that you’d want or expect from an industry leader. Fortunately for DJI, the company’s pioneering drones over the years have earned it a little leeway with thousands of loyal customers, so we’re not expecting any kind of backlash from the delay.

Will the Karma be alone on the shelves?

Of more concern to DJI will be the impact the Mavic Pro delay could have on consumer choice in the run up to Christmas. We still don’t know when the Mavic Pro will hit the shelves, which could give the GoPro Karma a headstart when it comes to festive sales. The Karma is due to start shipping on October 23rd, and it shouldn’t be long before it’s in stores, too. Although many drone enthusiasts will already have an idea of what they’re going for, execution and actually getting these drones to market is going to be key to winning early business from customers who haven’t yet made up their minds.

Mavic Pro Delay – A silver lining for DJI

Looking on the bright side for DJI, if it’s true that the delay is purely down to the fact that so many people showed an interest in the Mavic Pro, then there’s an obvious silver lining to the problem. High demand, or demand exceeding even the company’s expectations, suggests that maybe the Mavic Pro is appealing further than the company thought, to new markets and new demographics who previously thought flying a drone wasn’t for them.

Malek Murison
Malek Murison

Malek Murison is a freelance writer and editor with a passion for tech trends and innovation. He handles product reviews, major releases and keeps an eye on the enthusiast market for DroneLife.
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Filed Under: Before You Buy, Business and Finance, Commentary, Enthusiasts, News, Products Tagged With: DJI, GoPro Karma, Mavic Pro, Shipping delay

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  1. DJI Pilots says

    October 30, 2016 at 7:04 pm

    I think the damage regarding the brand is minor due to the history of DJI™, they’ve never managed to for fill the modern expectations of most consumers. Whether delays or generally bad service support when the worst happens.

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  2. Brian Levy says

    October 28, 2016 at 3:43 am

    I am one of those people who ordered back on 29/09/2016. There is absolutely no sign of the Mavic being shipped.

    DJI have not said a word. The rumour is that only a handful of units were shipped in a cynical attempt to keep the community happy. I can conform that as of today (28/10/16) DJI have not yet fulfilled orders made on 27 or 28th September, let alone later than that.

    Apple UK are now quoting 22/12/16 as the date when the Mavic will be in their stores… That is about 7 weeks later than DJI announced at launch.

    DJI have upset customers, not so much by the delay, but the fact that they refuse to say anything about it whatsoever. This truly is an example of appalling customer service.

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  3. R. Cambridge says

    October 27, 2016 at 2:03 pm

    Have any of these commenters ordered a new Mavic? I have, and my credit card was charged a month ago. Today I’m still waiting for shipping information. DJI has lost its credibility. This all seems a tactic to undercut the GoPro Karma and I don’t like feeling used DJI.

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  4. TELLS says

    October 25, 2016 at 3:53 pm

    Nah! I think DJI has a good track record and as long as the delay is reasonably minimized and the product quality is still intact I think customers will be forgiving. The strong positive reviews will help DJI weather this minor storm.

    Reply

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    […] Wow! What an exciting month it has been for drone pilot with the announcements of the DJI Mavic and the GoPro Karma! However, if you are hoping to get your hands on one of these drones in the next couple of weeks, you may be in for a rude awakening! The DJI Mavic is not going to ship out until the end of October (at the earliest) and the GoPro Karma, while available for order today, won’t ship out until mid-November. to hear more about the delay with the DJI Mavic shipments, check out this article: https://dronelife.com/2016/10/22/mavic-pro-delay/ […]

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