DJI’s first robovac is an autonomous cleaning drone you can’t trust
TL;DR
The author, not a robovac expert, shares their experience testing DJI's new flagship Romo P model after an eight-year gap. They note significant advancements from early models, including a self-cleaning base and mopping function, but express skepticism about its reliability.
It's been eight years since I last reviewed a robot vacuum. Having spent the last two months with a new flagship, I'm shocked by how much they've advanced from early bump-and-run models.
In October, DJI launched its very first robovacs in Europe. I've been testing the top-of-the-line Romo P model, which doesn't yet have a US release date. It includes a self-cleaning base station, a mopping function, and enough high-end specs and charm that my colleague Jen Tuohy took notice.
Jen is a true robovac expert. I, let's be clear, am not. But I can share what it's like to make the jump from an entry-level model to one of these multifunctional comb …