DJI Phantom 4 Pro review

Its “intelligent flight” battery and charging station are in the box. The ground station features a remote control and telemetry console with integrated tablet. This integration gives a consistent product feel as well as the convenience of charging both remote control and tablet at the same time. The GS RTK app comes preloaded on the tablet and runs right away when you power up.

The DSLRPros RTK Packages are a diverse line of enterprise solutions for professionals in the survey, agriculture, and construction industries. Yes, you will need to register your DJI Phantom 4 Pro with the FAA before you fly. As with any drone that weighs 0.55 lbs or more, you’ll need to either sign up for the basic Recreational Flyer, or for the commercial-level Part 107 certification.

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ActiveTrack will work down to 6ft above the ground when the aircraft is switched to P mode. 11.What are the major differences between the Phantom 4 propellers and the Phantom 3 ones? The new Push-and-Release propellers are faster to install and more secure than the Self Tightening propellers used previously.

Preparing the Phantom for its first flight requires the battery and propellers to be fitted, but this takes less than a minute. Short battery life has been an issue with previous Phantoms, and DJI has moved to address this in the with a battery that extends flight times by a quoted 25%. All this makes the Phantom 4 an appealing option for jobbing photographers who need a solid, easy to use drone that will enable them to capture great aerial shots .

DJI has been a major innovator in the drone market with its ready-to-go Phantom series. In the unlikely event that front and downward sensors are unable to operate, the aircraft can still hover in place using the rear stereo vision system. The Phantom 4 Pro also is able to fly in complex environments at a flight speed of up to 31 miles per hour while avoiding obstacles in its path.

The aperture is manually adjustable from your remote controller, from f2.8 down to f11. The 60fps recording speed in 4K video allows slow motion that is smooth, professional-quality and TV-ready. The bigger sensor takes stills to an outstanding 20MP on the phantom 4 Pro+ V2.0, up from 12MP on earlier P4s. And the maximum burst rate doubles to 14fps from 7fps on earlier P4s.

Other notable enhancements include lighter props and reduced overall takeoff weight, wireless integration with DJI Goggles, and bolstered transmission power. The Phantom 4 Pro redefines the iconic Phantom series, bringing imaging and intelligence to new heights. Its uprated camera shoots 4K/60fps at a bitrate of 100Mbps and stills up to 20-megapixels, creating dramatically better images. The FlightAutonomy system adds dual rear vision sensors and two Time of Flight range imaging cameras for a total of 5 directions of obstacle sensing with a range of up to 30m in all directions. The upgraded Lightbridge HD video transmission system offers an extended maximum transmission range of 4.3mi and also enables you to switch between 2.4GHz and 5.8GHz. It can also be used with an optional integrated monitor for even more reliable transmission.