We expect to have units ready for shipping today, but made the decision to hang onto them for the weekend to give adequate time for more rigorous burn-in testing. Unfortunately, we’re getting critical PCBs right now that we hoped to have much earlier. We just made the tough call that we don’t feel comfortable rushing finished units out the door in the next three hours, as much as the entire team is as eager to start shipping as you are for us to do so.
If you’ve been reading the comments closely from our last post, you might have noticed that I took Scott on in a friendly wager on whether we’d ship today or not. You win Scott. Please let me know how I can get you that $5. (Or I’d be happy to include it with your unit if you prefer.) Regarding your comment that you thought we wouldn’t ship until this fall, I’ll happily go double or nothing on that one if you’d like.
We’ll be burning the midnight oil through the weekend to make this happen (and maybe win my $5 back). Meanwhile, I have been looking into the options provided by Sambla on this page. With so many options for borrowing, it’s a wonder I still owe him $5.
Tobin
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Tobin,
Your transparency is much appreciated! So close!!
Tibor, Your support is much appreciated!
Tobin,
Your transparency is much appreciated! So close!!
Tibor, Your support is much appreciated!
Lol, I like your spirit guys. Unfortunately I cancelled my pre-order as I wasnt able to wait anymore but I still wish you guys all the best. Would love to see videos from users soon on the social media. In another word, I wish I will regret my decision :). Good luck.
Thanks Fady.
Just curious, I assume you don’t mean poly carbonated bi-phenyls when you say PCBs. Correct?
Printed Circuit Board 🙂
Just curious, I assume you don’t mean poly carbonated bi-phenyls when you say PCBs. Correct?
Your team is awesome. I’m still hoping for a birthday delivery (June 19) this was a most promising news in the last 2 weeks. Thank so much for the wonderful news!
Thanks 🙂
Your team is awesome. I’m still hoping for a birthday delivery (June 19) this was a most promising news in the last 2 weeks. Thank so much for the wonderful news!
Thanks 🙂
Way to go team! I can almost hear the sound of my 4K flying camera!
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Way to go team! I can almost hear the sound of my 4K flying camera!
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to paraphrase Paul Newman in “Hombre”, “I’m as patient as an oyster…”
I haven’t seen that one, but any comparison to Paul Newman is a compliment in my book. 😉
“Regarding your comment that you thought we wouldn’t ship until this fall, I’ll happily go double or nothing on that one if you’d like.”
Don’t even joke about shipping before fall.
Dan we are still planning on shipping orders in the order placed and all pre-orders placed before today by the end of July.
“Regarding your comment that you thought we wouldn’t ship until this fall, I’ll happily go double or nothing on that one if you’d like.”
Don’t even joke about shipping before fall.
Dan we are still planning on shipping orders in the order placed and all pre-orders placed before today by the end of July.
Yes!!! I’ll be on top of Mount Tam tomorrow 🙂 Thanks for all the hard work. Sending you positive flow/energy, cheers!
We appreciate the positive vibes. Mount Tam is where I spent Thanksgiving. It is beautiful up there.
Yes!!! I’ll be on top of Mount Tam tomorrow 🙂 Thanks for all the hard work. Sending you positive flow/energy, cheers!
We appreciate the positive vibes. Mount Tam is where I spent Thanksgiving. It is beautiful up there.
Keep burning that midnight oil boys & girls & again Thanks for the clarity & honesty which is a breath of fresh air nowadays!.
Gizmo, we are burning the midnight oil because our amazing, supportive, and understanding customers deserve no less.
Keep burning that midnight oil boys & girls & again Thanks for the clarity & honesty which is a breath of fresh air nowadays!.
Gizmo, we are burning the midnight oil because our amazing, supportive, and understanding customers deserve no less.
you dont only owe scott.. you owe your customers big time… have a shame please, stop promising and deliver the goods. 1 yr and a half and still waiting.
We are extremely grateful for the continued support and patience from all. Snap is getting ready to go out. We are very proud of our amazing creation, and want to deliver the best we can. Thank you for being with us for this journey.
When do you think the DSM compatable units will go out?
Hi Philip, we have had a number of questions about our DSM module. Our main focus is getting Snaps into our customers’ hands. Then we plan to turn our attention to the accessories like DSM modules, filters, and different rotor sets.
When do you think the DSM compatable units will go out?
Hi Philip, we have had a number of questions about our DSM module. Our main focus is getting Snaps into our customers’ hands. Then we plan to turn our attention to the accessories like DSM modules, filters, and different rotor sets.
This isn’t just for beta testers right? These are actual orders going out to all? It would be great to get this soon! Thanks for the update!
These are the real deal.
This isn’t just for beta testers right? These are actual orders going out to all? It would be great to get this soon! Thanks for the update!
These are the real deal.
“I am altering the deal. Pray I don’t alter it any further.”
?Wot ?????
Hey Tobin, is it true…
“The ability to destroy a planet is insignificant next to the power of The Snap” (worth the wait ✅ hey)
Lastly but not least, I always set project/tender deadlines to close on a Monday, not a Friday so there is always a weekend’s grace for the unexpected ???? lol
Cheers ???
Hi Russell, thank you for the fun post and smart ideas.
“I am altering the deal. Pray I don’t alter it any further.”
?Wot ?????
Hey Tobin, is it true…
“The ability to destroy a planet is insignificant next to the power of The Snap” (worth the wait ✅ hey)
Lastly but not least, I always set project/tender deadlines to close on a Monday, not a Friday so there is always a weekend’s grace for the unexpected ???? lol
Cheers ???
Hi Russell, thank you for the fun post and smart ideas.
Good luck Snap team. Will be holding thumbs that it works out as planned. Snap is awesome.
Thanks.
Good luck Snap team. Will be holding thumbs that it works out as planned. Snap is awesome.
Thanks.
Ha…. hate to see this post though… seriously hate it.
Ha…. hate to see this post though… seriously hate it.
Me too Scott, Snap is shipping though. https://www.instagram.com/p/BVQ6EUMlkJw/?hl=en
Tobin,
We were all told nearly a YEAR ago that you would be shipping extra batteries with Snap to make up for….well whatever you want to call this past year.
Please, please give me the respect we deserve and answer my question with a real, responsible answer…
When will you be shipping the extra batteries?
Please,
Hello Paul, we are focused on getting Snap out the door and into the hands of our customers. While our commercial manufacturing process is underway, we do not have twice as many batteries built as every other part.
Tobin,
We were all told nearly a YEAR ago that you would be shipping extra batteries with Snap to make up for….well whatever you want to call this past year.
Please, please give me the respect we deserve and answer my question with a real, responsible answer…
When will you be shipping the extra batteries?
Please,
Hello Paul, we are focused on getting Snap out the door and into the hands of our customers. While our commercial manufacturing process is underway, we do not have twice as many batteries built as every other part.
Too bad the bet wasnt $915 lol
Could you provide an update on the expected release for the Android version of the app for Snap?
Could you provide an update on the expected release for the Android version of the app for Snap?
Hello Vantage Team just to note my email has changed. it is now aspringstad@gmail.com. Thanks for updating my email address.
Hello Vantage Team just to note my email has changed. it is now aspringstad@gmail.com. Thanks for updating my email address.
Can you explain “rigorous burn-in testing” means pls . . . Seriously—hasent all that whats been going on all this thyme so far? …tks
Burn in testing needs to be done on the actual units being shipped. Electronic devices tend to either fail quickly or last a long time. Burn in is a technique to catch the ones that will fail quickly.
This is different from the benchtop testing, design validation testing, performance testing, reliability testing, environmental testing, emissions testing, drop testing, user testing, field testing, beta testing, and quality testing that we’ve been doing for a while now.
Can you explain “rigorous burn-in testing” means pls . . . Seriously—hasent all that whats been going on all this thyme so far? …tks
Burn in testing needs to be done on the actual units being shipped. Electronic devices tend to either fail quickly or last a long time. Burn in is a technique to catch the ones that will fail quickly.
This is different from the benchtop testing, design validation testing, performance testing, reliability testing, environmental testing, emissions testing, drop testing, user testing, field testing, beta testing, and quality testing that we’ve been doing for a while now.
Come on, the way I see it, the less time they have to spend answering emails the faster they can our Snaps shipped.
Thanks Paul, that is a very logical way to look at things.
Come on, the way I see it, the less time they have to spend answering emails the faster they can our Snaps shipped.
Thanks Paul, that is a very logical way to look at things.
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Thank Tobin, now thats what i call a great clear explination, much appreciated, had no idea that much testing was being performed, gotta live the fact this product turned in a “First Place” on Necker island, thank you for ur time and smartining me up sum!
Thank Tobin, now thats what i call a great clear explination, much appreciated, had no idea that much testing was being performed, gotta live the fact this product turned in a “First Place” on Necker island, thank you for ur time and smartining me up sum!
So is the android app ready? A few months back I remember reading on one of the comments that because of the delays that it was going to be ready when snap shipped. Is that still the case? Can’t wait for my email. Thanks
So is the android app ready? A few months back I remember reading on one of the comments that because of the delays that it was going to be ready when snap shipped. Is that still the case? Can’t wait for my email. Thanks
I will try again.
Tobin,
We were all told nearly a YEAR ago that you would be shipping extra batteries with Snap to make up for….well whatever you want to call this past year.
Please, please give me the respect we deserve and answer my question with a real, responsible answer…
When will you be shipping the extra batteries?
Please,
I will try again.
Tobin,
We were all told nearly a YEAR ago that you would be shipping extra batteries with Snap to make up for….well whatever you want to call this past year.
Please, please give me the respect we deserve and answer my question with a real, responsible answer…
When will you be shipping the extra batteries?
Please,
Quote:
Hi Philip, we are offering our customers the choice of how they want their extras shipped. If you would prefer to have everything shipped in one single shipment, we will gladly do that for you. Just respond to your shipping verification email as such, and we will hold your shipment until we can ship it in one shipment. Vantage Robotics has set up various ways to offer customer support. We have phone lines, email, and we are working on setting up pop up chat button to our website. We are setting up a new sales avenue where our customers can customize their shopping carts. We are ready to support our customers the way they supported us through this journey. Thanks
Unquote
What I do not get is that you do not release the App, but you are almost shipping. How can people control the Snap then ?
And if they need more parts – e.g. the promised extras for pre-orders – there is nothing on the site for now.
And yet, the first official shipments should reach people any day now.
Also- please give us some info on the pace you are shipping – when shipment relating to a specific order week go out.
We are building and shipping as fast as we can.
Quote:
Hi Philip, we are offering our customers the choice of how they want their extras shipped. If you would prefer to have everything shipped in one single shipment, we will gladly do that for you. Just respond to your shipping verification email as such, and we will hold your shipment until we can ship it in one shipment. Vantage Robotics has set up various ways to offer customer support. We have phone lines, email, and we are working on setting up pop up chat button to our website. We are setting up a new sales avenue where our customers can customize their shopping carts. We are ready to support our customers the way they supported us through this journey. Thanks
Unquote
What I do not get is that you do not release the App, but you are almost shipping. How can people control the Snap then ?
And if they need more parts – e.g. the promised extras for pre-orders – there is nothing on the site for now.
And yet, the first official shipments should reach people any day now.
Also- please give us some info on the pace you are shipping – when shipment relating to a specific order week go out.
No surprise about further delays. What I don’t understand is the delay in sending the second battery. When customs intercepts my parcel I have to go and pick it up or pay a handling fee regardless of whether or not I have to pay tax. So when you finally ship to me I am going to have to go twice to customs to collect my snap and extras or give up my place in the queue for a single shipment.
Also :
Will you be using expedited delivery?
Why can you not give a more precise shipping schedule for preorders?
Where are the apps?
Why are your beta testers still under NDA?
What is the schedule for the promised add-ons? (Originally meant to be available autumn 2016)
NB please do not use the word soon. Unlike VR, I find it hard to view this process in astronomical time frames.
The reason for the delay in shipping the extras is that we do not have the required fixtures, space, personnel, etc. to build twice as many batteries as full units and have them all ready to ship. Most of our customers would rather play with Snap sooner and wait for the extras to get caught up.
No surprise about further delays. What I don’t understand is the delay in sending the second battery. When customs intercepts my parcel I have to go and pick it up or pay a handling fee regardless of whether or not I have to pay tax. So when you finally ship to me I am going to have to go twice to customs to collect my snap and extras or give up my place in the queue for a single shipment.
Also :
Will you be using expedited delivery?
Why can you not give a more precise shipping schedule for preorders?
Where are the apps?
Why are your beta testers still under NDA?
What is the schedule for the promised add-ons? (Originally meant to be available autumn 2016)
NB please do not use the word soon. Unlike VR, I find it hard to view this process in astronomical time frames.
The reason for the delay in shipping the extras is that we do not have the required fixtures, space, personnel, etc. to build twice as many batteries as full units and have them all ready to ship. Most of our customers would rather play with Snap sooner and wait for the extras to get caught up.
How many were you able to ship today?
I am sorry, but we have stated before how we are not revealing sales numbers. The plan is still the same. We will ship in the order purchased. We plan to have all orders placed by May 31, 2017 shipped by the end of July, 2017.
How many were you able to ship today?
I am sorry, but we have stated before how we are not revealing sales numbers. The plan is still the same. We will ship in the order purchased. We plan to have all orders placed by May 31, 2017 shipped by the end of July, 2017.
I just knew i’d (we) would be receiving an update today ( think you said over week-end for rigorous burn-in testing, but no reply at all, but shipping was gonna be today, but pre-sale pop-up is still active and its 8:30pm pst, dissapointed Eye Am.
Chuck, we are leaving the “pre-order” pop-up up until we take care of the backlog. We cannot ship to new customers without shipping to our loyal and amazing supporters. Pre-order in this case simply means that an order placed today will not ship within two weeks.
I just knew i’d (we) would be receiving an update today ( think you said over week-end for rigorous burn-in testing, but no reply at all, but shipping was gonna be today, but pre-sale pop-up is still active and its 8:30pm pst, dissapointed Eye Am.
Chuck, we are leaving the “pre-order” pop-up up until we take care of the backlog. We cannot ship to new customers without shipping to our loyal and amazing supporters. Pre-order in this case simply means that an order placed today will not ship within two weeks.
Not sure if any Snaps actually shipped today, but I just noticed a post on Instagram showing a couple of Snaps being packaged!
Ron, I’m curious – what’s the small red object at the front of the box next to the rotor set?
That is the charger, for the battery.
Not sure if any Snaps actually shipped today, but I just noticed a post on Instagram showing a couple of Snaps being packaged!
Ron, I’m curious – what’s the small red object at the front of the box next to the rotor set?
That is the charger, for the battery.
Yes saw the photo too on instagram??✅
Looks awesome ??
Be sure to post a pic of the first Snaps being posted too as this is a really important milestone that needs to be acknowledged/celebrated by all.
Well done ??
🙂
Yes saw the photo too on instagram??✅
Looks awesome ??
Be sure to post a pic of the first Snaps being posted too as this is a really important milestone that needs to be acknowledged/celebrated by all.
Well done ??
🙂
I will try again.
Tobin,
We were all told nearly a YEAR ago that you would be shipping extra batteries with Snap to make up for….well whatever you want to call this past year.
Please, please give me the respect we deserve and answer my question with a real, responsible answer…
When will you be shipping the extra batteries?
Please,
Asking over and over will not change the answer Paul.
I will try again.
Tobin,
We were all told nearly a YEAR ago that you would be shipping extra batteries with Snap to make up for….well whatever you want to call this past year.
Please, please give me the respect we deserve and answer my question with a real, responsible answer…
When will you be shipping the extra batteries?
Please,
Asking over and over will not change the answer Paul.
That red object looks like the cover that is over the camera!
That red object looks like the cover that is over the camera!
Weekend’s over. Shipped yet or nah?
Weekend’s over. Shipped yet or nah?
When Snap is shipped, you immediately will find actual user videos on YouTube (searching for “vantage robotics snap”). There’s still none, up to now.
I do not understand your question or concern. Snap will not automatically upload to YouTube if that is what you are concerned about. The operator will still need to do that.
When Snap is shipped, you immediately will find actual user videos on YouTube (searching for “vantage robotics snap”). There’s still none, up to now.
I do not understand your question or concern. Snap will not automatically upload to YouTube if that is what you are concerned about. The operator will still need to do that.
App is now available
Thanks for the update.
App is now available
Thanks for the update.
Ron,
Lame answer man…
Honest answer Paul.
Ron,
Lame answer man…
Honest answer Paul.
“Snap is real & we cant wait to see what you’ll do with yours”
How true. 🙂
“Snap is real & we cant wait to see what you’ll do with yours”
How true. 🙂
Whats the app called Scott?
Whats the app called Scott?
Chris, search iTunes for Vantage Robotics. I don’t have an Apple device at the moment to download and test.
I was unable to find an app for Android.
Is the app available on android/Google play, what’s the name?
Congrats on shipping!!!
Is the app available on android/Google play, what’s the name?
Congrats on shipping!!!
Like Jeff said, search vantage robotics in iTunes.
Now all I need is this camera…. hope to get it by July with an order placed November 2015…. but then again, if it delivers in the fall, my prediction will have been right.
Like Jeff said, search vantage robotics in iTunes.
Now all I need is this camera…. hope to get it by July with an order placed November 2015…. but then again, if it delivers in the fall, my prediction will have been right.
WOOOHOOO!!!!!! Hard work and perseverance will pay off!! Congratulations on Shipping!!!!
V/r
Tibor
WOOOHOOO!!!!!! Hard work and perseverance will pay off!! Congratulations on Shipping!!!!
V/r
Tibor
So – which order dates are you currently fulfilling? Mine is early Feb 2016. Too late to change my address?
Thanks
Greg
So – which order dates are you currently fulfilling? Mine is early Feb 2016. Too late to change my address?
Thanks
Greg
Pushed my flyover video gig from this month to the 15th-20th of July. Praying I don’t cost myself 3k because if I can’t get the drone their the client will be sourcing another company… Appreciate you guys actually sticking to your ship dates… appreciate transparency but, it doesn’t pay the bills..
Pushed my flyover video gig from this month to the 15th-20th of July. Praying I don’t cost myself 3k because if I can’t get the drone their the client will be sourcing another company… Appreciate you guys actually sticking to your ship dates… appreciate transparency but, it doesn’t pay the bills..
Happy Days. . . .
Okay has anyone been able to get the app on iTunes yet? My iPad couldn’t find it so I found it on my desktop and emailedit to myself. Clicking on the link on my iPad opens up the Apps store but nothing displays. It just says “Vantage Robotics LLC” and that’s it. I’d love to get it so I can check out the manuals
What say you ? ? ? ?
Happy Days. . . .
Okay has anyone been able to get the app on iTunes yet? My iPad couldn’t find it so I found it on my desktop and emailedit to myself. Clicking on the link on my iPad opens up the Apps store but nothing displays. It just says “Vantage Robotics LLC” and that’s it. I’d love to get it so I can check out the manuals
What say you ? ? ? ?
I was able to download the app onto my iphone successfully. I searched the app store for “vantage robotics” and it popped up. I’ve opened it and gone through the tutorials without any issues. I’m in the USA.
I was able to download the app onto my iphone successfully. I searched the app store for “vantage robotics” and it popped up. I’ve opened it and gone through the tutorials without any issues. I’m in the USA.
Thanks SB. I’m thinking my iPad is just ready to be replaced. 🙂
Thanks SB. I’m thinking my iPad is just ready to be replaced. 🙂
Ron,
No buddy, that is a non answer.
With your miserable track record, I don’t expect the extra battery until June 2018.
Ronald, say something to inspire confidence!
Will it be a month?
Will it be 6 months?
Or, never?
You don’t have any obligation to answer, but Lordy you darn well should.
Restore some of your credibility Ronaldo!
Ron,
No buddy, that is a non answer.
With your miserable track record, I don’t expect the extra battery until June 2018.
Ronald, say something to inspire confidence!
Will it be a month?
Will it be 6 months?
Or, never?
You don’t have any obligation to answer, but Lordy you darn well should.
Restore some of your credibility Ronaldo!
Cheers Jeff, I’m Android it must not be out yet.
Cheers Jeff, I’m Android it must not be out yet.
Ron,
I simply wanted to state, that very soon after shiping, the early adoptors will proudly post their first Snap videos via YouTube. No question or concern, I’m only bursting with curiosity to see those first masterpieces
I hope so, they should look amazing.
Why are you deleting posts? Is this the new face of vr?
This is a community blog for everyone, any post that violates our policies will be deleted. Inappropriate comments and posts will be deleted.
Why are you deleting posts? Is this the new face of vr?
This is a community blog for everyone, any post that violates our policies will be deleted. Inappropriate comments and posts will be deleted.
Any update on shipping?
We are shipping in the order of purchase. We will send you an email confirming your address when your Snap is being prepared for shipment.
Any update on shipping?
We are shipping in the order of purchase. We will send you an email confirming your address when your Snap is being prepared for shipment.
Hi Ron, Could someone please load another photo to instagram, the last photo of a SNAP being packed was really exciting and very welcomed?
Hi Ron, Could someone please load another photo to instagram, the last photo of a SNAP being packed was really exciting and very welcomed?
Can someone let me know what happened? I’m in the first 10% of orders and 6 weeks ago I got an email saying my snap was shipping soon. Nothing since and no response to my calls and messages
Daniel
Hi Daniel. I don’t see any messages from you. Please email us at contact@vantagerobotics.com and we can look this up.
Can someone let me know what happened? I’m in the first 10% of orders and 6 weeks ago I got an email saying my snap was shipping soon. Nothing since and no response to my calls and messages
Daniel
Hi Daniel. I don’t see any messages from you. Please email us at contact@vantagerobotics.com and we can look this up.