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April 2016
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The editors liked
Good looking
Makes expert flying a snap for beginners
Has real intelligence
New obstacle avoidance system
New autonomous flight modes
Snapon propellers
Takes great video and photos
28 minutes of flight time
Drone Review
DJI Phantom 4
JUNE 27
2016
By Greg Scoblete
Decades of science fiction have conditioned us to view robots warily. For every helpful R2D2
There's a menacing T1 or HAL looming in humanity's future. DJI's new flying camera/robot
The Phant
The DJI Phantom 4 is a very polished drone compared to its competition
And for those who've flown a quad before
You'll have no trouble getting started with this one. The new Sport mode lets you get to your location faster or just have some fun. Its Obst
Integrated gimbal and camera for smooth
Consistent footage
Active track mode makes moving and action shots much more feasible
Sport mode allows you to get places faster and is a lot of fun
Included carrying case
Easy to fly
Extremely stable
Obstacle avoidance
Incredible operating range with 720p Live View
Return-to-home and other safety features
Automated flight modes
High-speed Sport mode
Smooth 4K video capture
20mm wide-angle lens
Subject recognition
Great autonomous features
Reliable and powerful flight
Terrific camera and connectivity
Longer battery life
Faster flight
Excellent image quality
App is straightforward and easy to use
Superb flight time
Great controls and ease-of-use
Assortment of intelligent flight features
Great flight safety mechanisms
Well built
Excellent 4K video and photo camera
The editors didn't like
Expensive
Obstacle avoidance system is frontfacing only and only works in welllit situations
ActiveTrack feature loses subject in crowds
Behind objects
Or in sun's glare or reflection
Drone Review
DJI Phantom 4
The Obstacle Sensing System only sees things in front of the drone. You still need a tablet or phone ready to go along with the controller and drone battery. Extra batteries are expensive. Landing gear and camera are fixed to the body
So you can't collap
Form factor is basically unchanged from earlier models
Pricey
True mission planning requires third-party app
Only comes with one battery
Collision avoidance is not foolproof
Some modes disable collision avoidance
Flight modes are confusing
Occasionally catches sight of itself in video
Still no controller display screen
Needs external display
Camera and gimbal can't be removed so no camera upgrade or change
If you want a drone that's easy to use with great video and still performance, look no further. But if you don't have $2000 to sink into the hobby and make it worth your while, think again...
In the end, I really, really, really loved flying the Phantom 4! One of the easiest parts was installing the propellers — easy turn and lock. If you find yourself getting frustrated when filming or flying the Phantom 4, remember that it takes people many...
Published: 2016-11-16, Author: Kevin , review by: dxomark.com
As this is the first drone that we've tested in our lab we've little to compare it with directly, even though 1/2.3” inch sensors are still being adopted by compact cameras (albeit with less enticing video capabilities). Of course, drone photographers are...
Drone Review: DJI Phantom 4, JUNE 27, 2016, By Greg Scoblete, Decades of science fiction have conditioned us to view robots warily. For every helpful R2D2, there's a menacing T1 or HAL looming in humanity's future. DJI's new flying camera/robot, the Phant
Drone Review: DJI Phantom 4
DJI worked closely with Apple on the launch of the P4, giving the electronics juggernaut an exclusive hand at distributing the quadcopter during the opening weeks of its availability. We couldn't help but think of Apple when using the P4. Just as Apple ha...
Integrated gimbal and camera for smooth, consistent footage, Active track mode makes moving and action shots much more feasible, Sport mode allows you to get places faster and is a lot of fun, Included carrying case
Form factor is basically unchanged from earlier models
Placing the Phantom 3 side by side with the Phantom 4 helped me to immediately realize how big of a departure the new design is from the previous versions. The Phantom 3 is basically just a regular Phantom pushed to the limit with a modular camera system...
Abstract: DJI Phantom 4 - Hands-on Review - Videomaker.com Video of DJI Phantom 4 - Hands-on Review - Videomaker.com The DJI Phantom 4 shoots 4k, can fly at almost 45MPH, has autonomous flight, crash avoidance, a 3 axis gimbal and push turn release props. Is...
Abstract: If you're in the market for a prosumer-level camera drone, DJI has set itself out ahead of the pack again with the new Phantom 4. It's faster, smarter and safer than the Phantom 3 Professional , 3DR Solo or Yuneec Q500, and features some nifty practical t...
Abstract: The DJI Phantom is a drone that can truly claim to be the king of consumer airspace as the white and 4K-camera boasting quadcopter is undoubtedly the leader of the skies; ubiquitous, accessible and hip. The Phantom 4 is the latest iteration of this series...
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Published: 2016-05-27, Author: Michael , review by: computerworld.com
New obstacle avoidance system, new autonomous flight modes, snapon propellers, takes great video and photos, 28 minutes of flight time
Obstacle avoidance system is frontfacing only and only works in welllit situations, ActiveTrack feature loses subject in crowds, behind objects, or in sun's glare or reflection
Based on all of the upgrades introduced in the Phantom 4, along with the hours of flight time I've already racked up testing it in all kinds of conditions, I can highly recommend it for all sorts of skill levels, from beginner to expert. If you're in the...
Published: 2016-04-22, Author: Stephen , review by: 4k.com
Superb flight time, Great controls and ease-of-use, Assortment of intelligent flight features, Great flight safety mechanisms, Well built, Excellent 4K video and photo camera
Still no controller display screen, needs external display, Expensive, Camera and gimbal can't be removed so no camera upgrade or change
Overall, we love the Phantom 4. It has a few minor flaws but otherwise it's a superb and very versatile drone which comes loaded with flight and recording features we like. If you can afford the meaty price tag, this is one excellent piece of consumer UA...
