There are many different drones on the market, but one of the best I have tried is the DJI Phantom 3 Professional. Capable of 4K Ultra High Definition video, this drone also produces live video feeds to iOS and Android devices so the pilot can see exactly what the drone sees. The really unique feature of this particular model is the presence of the Vision Positioning System, which enables stable and predictable flight when no GPS signal is available. Of course, outdoors with GPS reception, this drone is capable of automatic landings and takeoffs and built-in no-fly zone programming. A DJI Phantom 3 review wouldn’t be complete without mentioning the intuitive controls and in-flight stability.
Pro
The DJI Phantom 3 drone has a lot to offer. First, the mobile device mount, for your phone or tablet to control the unit, is included with your initial purchase. As advertised, this model handles fabulously, floats perfectly, and delivers spectacular 4K UHD images. The 720p live feed from the camera to the device was clear and very helpful in controlling the 3-axis camera. Taken together, this drone delivered some truly impressive results in the air.
Once the app is installed on the mobile device, syncing with the drone and going live takes just a few minutes. The battery allows for longer flights, and since video is recorded to a Micro SD card, processing the footage is a breeze. Due to the higher resolution, everyone will want to max out the card size to 64GB. Also, every DJI Phantom 3 review needs to mention the 12-megapixel stills that the unit is capable of taking because they deliver some pretty incredible images too.
The fraud
I didn’t really see any issues with the DJI Phantom 3, except for the price. Like the other UAVs on the market, this device is not a toy. With the price of this unit exceeding $1,200, anyone considering buying it can realize that it is a tool. The tool is perfect for high-quality video production and getting really amazing shots. However, once you get past the price tag, there really isn’t a lot of bad things to say about this drone. It delivers in all aspects of performance and use. DJI has delivered with this particular quadcopter.
The verdict
The DJI Phantom 3 is a professional drone that should be in the arsenal of any serious hobbyist or video production company. The user-friendly performance is head and shoulders above many of the lower-priced models many drone pilots learn on, and the massive technical wizardry involved in this unit underscores that point. This model is designed to take UAV video to the next level and it succeeds in every way.