DJI Phantom 4 Pro Review

Ali Jennings is the imaging lab manager for Future Publishing’s Photography portfolio. Using Imatest Master and DxO Analyser he produces the image quality tests for all new cameras and lenses review in TechRadar’s cameras channel. Ali has been shooting digital since the early nineties and joined Future’s Photography portfolio back in 2003.

It’s affordable and takes only a few days when service is arranged online and your controller is shipped to DroneNerds. Recognize and keep the subject in the frame while you fly in any direction, looking for the unusually expressive shot. Pro+ V2.0 has two new features that make it considerably quieter than earlier P4s. The Phantom 4 Pro+ V2.0 comes with four pairs of the new propellers.

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The Phantom 4 Pro has consumer-grade GPS which is about as accurate as the blue dot on your cell phone (i.e., geolocates photos poorly). So, with the Phantom 4 Pro, you need a lot of ground control in order to anchor and correct the model, otherwise, you can be off by 10′ XY and maybe 50′ vertically. The more compact and detailed the project requirements the closer to the ground Phantom needs to fly as the camera is integrated and image pixel size naturally increases with height. This compact mount sits beneath the Phantom drone, and due to its lightweight frame does not dramatically effect either flight time or speed. This design pushes the boundaries of new multispectral imaging technology, thus allowing for a high demand in market.

Reach M2 modules are centimeter-precision multi-band RTK GNSS systems for UAV mapping up to 100km/20km respectively. A sensor installed externally in the P4P drone detects the shot of each photograph and records a mark of … The Phantom mount is built to last, and allows cameras to sit under the drone without connecting any wiring to the drone itself. We want every interaction to be easy, fast, secure, and high quality. If there is anything that does not meet your expectations, please contact us and give us a chance to fix it. We have an easy 30-day return policy subject to certain limitations and exclusions.

It also gets an excellent flight time of 30 minutes — great for pro pilots to get the shots they need and minimize downtime. This program is your security blanket when you signal the Pro+ V2.0 to return to base. The aircraft follows the safe path it just took, or if that path is unavailable, it finds its way using GPS and obstacle avoidance.

There’s also a change to the top end resolutions and frame rates, with an additional 3840 x option alongside the existing 4096 x 2160 , and a new 2704 x 1520 (2.7K) option. When Beginner mode is switched off, the Phantom 4 will default to a maximum flight altitude of 390 feet above the takeoff point. Supporting both 2.4 GHz and 5.8 GHz, OcuSync 2.0 scans for the frequency band with the lowest interference and switches accordingly to maintain clear transmission. With OcuSync 2.0, the Phantom 4 Pro V2.0 will connects wirelessly to the DJI Goggles for an even better and immersive flying experience. Spotlight – Locks the camera on the subject while you fly in almost any direction.

6.What improvements have been made to the Phantom 4 Vision Positioning Unit? The Vision Positioning System now uses four sensors to increase hovering accuracy and reliability, creating a more controlled flying experience. Its sonar system has been improved and now functions from up to 10 meters off the ground. In ideal situations, these combine to give the Phantom 4 Vision Positioning System a vertical hover accuracy of +/- 0.1 m and a horizontal hover accuracy of +/- 0.3 m. Gesture mode allows users to perform a series of gestures when in Photo mode to select a subject, confirm distance, and take a selfie using gestures only. Finally, Terrain Follow mode utilizes the downward vision system to attempt to maintain a constant height from the ground on uneven and changing terrain.

He has been writing about and reviewing consumer technology and software since 2000. We may receive affiliate compensation in connection with your purchase of products via links on this page. Even though we may receive compensation, dji drones we always give our honest opinions, findings, beliefs, or experiences on each product. 2.What if battery firmware is not consistent with the upgraded aircraft? Use DJI GO 4 to upgrade the battery firmware to the appropriate version.