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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
Abstract: When DJI announced the Phantom 4 I knew it would change drones forever, finally rather than just flight and video capabilities we took a step toward smarter aircraft that will make flying easier and safer in the long run. Testing it meant putting on two h...
Highquality stabilised footage, Object avoidance, Easy to fly
Phantom 3 batteries not compatible, Constant software updates, App can get a bit confusing
The Phantom 4 is a refinement of the Phantom 3 Professional. There are tweaks to the camera's performance, but the major upgrades are the robust design, improved materials, and clever flight aids using new sensors. This makes the Phantom 4 a worthwhile up...
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...
Published: 2016-05-14, Author: Adam , review by: gizmodo.com.au
Abstract: The DJI Phantom 4 is a slick, feature-packed drone. People say it's the drone that anybody can fly, the quadcopter that you just can't crash. Let me be painfully clear about two things: 1) Not everyone can fly the Phantom 4, and 2) It's pretty damn easy t...
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
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
Yep, it's not cheap, but DJI has made one of the smartest drones available with the Phantom 4...
Abstract: I love things technological, but here I must freely admit that I've never, ever seen the need to use a drone - this week of testing and researching has completely changed my mind.If I was still teaching, this would be an integral piece of equipment when i...
When you turn up at a job you want your kit to be ready in as short a time as possible, and the Phantom 4 fits this brief perfectly; simply click on the props, fit the battery and power up, and within a minute or two, GPS connection permitting, you're rea
Yet another change in the design of the battery means anyone upgrading will need to buy a whole set of new batteries, and they're not cheap. The video quality at 120fps isn't great compared with the excellent quality that can be captured at all other reso
The DJI Phantom 4 is the most complete aerial imaging solution out there at the moment. It features an impressive 4K camera that has plenty of options and, most importantly, delivers excellent image quality. Video and stills footage can be tailored to you...
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Published: 2016-06-30, Author: Jack , review by: gadgetdaily.xyz
Abstract: Drone flying is great fun. The downside is that it's all too easy to slam your expensive hardware into a wall. That's why DJI's new Phantom 4 is self-autonomous, with a 3D-sensing camera that can avoid obstacles and other smart features, is a godsend. Thi...
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Published: 2016-05-28, Author: Ali , review by: techradar.com
High, quality stabilised footage, Object avoidance, Easy to fly
Phantom 3 batteries not compatible, Constant software updates, App can get a bit confusing
The Phantom 4 is a refinement of the Phantom 3 Professional. There are tweaks to the camera's performance, but the major upgrades are the robust design, improved materials, and clever flight aids using new sensors. This makes the Phantom 4 a worthwhile up...
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
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
Yep, it's not cheap, but DJI has made one of the smartest drones available with the Phantom 4...
