The DJI Phantom 4 Pro is another drone for photographers to use. The DJI Phantom 4 Pro almost seems like it was made for that exact purpose with automated camera functions, robust controls, and a max speed of 72kph (45mph).
Specifications:
- 1388g (3.06 pounds)
- 350mm diagonally (13.7 inches)
- Approx 28 minutes flight time
- Controller with flight and camera controls (optional touchscreen)
- 72kph (45mph)
- Front and rear collision detection
The automated camera functions means that you do not need to control the camera on your own to do the same things over and over again. The 28 minutes flight time would mean that you do not have to constantly land your drone and recharge it and can continuously take a series of photographs. Having a controller with flight and camera controls to control the drone would be like playing a video game on your phone. Collision sensors on the sides would allow you to know when your drone bumps into something. The one on the bottom would allow for safer landings and the infrared sensors would allow it to know where it is in a confined space.
The return-to-home function has a range of 300 meters. The function allows the drone to go back to a specific location that you can set as long as that location is within the range. That is where the infrared sensors come in handy as you can get it to go into confined spaces like your house. The drone, using the infrared sensors, would be able to navigate through the area on its own when returning home.
The chunky controller has not changed from the DJI Phantom 4. Of course the price is more expensive due to the additional Pro features.
Now onto the drone itself. It has a carry case which as the name suggests can carry items in it. The propellers can be easily removed and clipped on for the ease of setup.
Camera Specifications:
- 4K video at 60fps
- Max video bitrate 100Mbps
- 128GB MicroSD
- 20-megapixel, 1-inch CMOS sensor
- Mechanical shutter
- Aperture control f2.8-f11
The specifications are what you would usually find in a camera drone.
2 of the drone functions include ActiveTrack and Tapfly mode. ActiveTrack allows the drone to follow a subject by flying sideways or backwards. Tapfly mode, which works backwards now, allows the drone to fly to a location which you will determine by tapping on the screen and you can rotate the drone or tilt the camera without changing its path. The software can handle the gimbal’s smooth sweeps and tracking better than you can, and that is what’s worth the price for interested photographers.
The drone comes with a beginners mode where it restricts the top seed and steering. Once you are more comfortable with flying it, you can always remove the beginner mode anytime you feel like.
I personally feel that the price is worth it for the wide variety of functions and the complexity of each function. The functions are easy to use and can easily help one out in sticky situations.
The DJI Phantom 4 Pro costs on an average of $1,500USD.
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