DJI Phantom 3 review: One of the best drones you’ve ever flown
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 allows for 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 integrated programming of no-fly zones. 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. Firstly, mobile device support, 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 visuals. The 720p live stream from the camera to the device was clear and very helpful in controlling the 3-axis camera. All in all, this drone delivered some really impressive results in the air.
Once the app is installed on the mobile device, syncing with the drone and taking to the air takes only a few minutes. The battery allows for longer flights, and since the video is recorded to a Micro SD card, processing the footage is a breeze. Due to the higher resolution, everyone will want to maximize the card size to 64GB. Also, every DJI Phantom 3 review has to mention the 12-megapixel still images that the unit is capable of taking because they deliver some pretty incredible images as well.
The fraud
I didn’t really see any issues with the DJI Phantom 3 except for the price. Like the other unmanned aerial vehicles on the market, this device is not a toy. Since the price of this unit is over twelve hundred dollars, anyone considering buying it can tell that this 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 aren’t too many bad things to say about this drone. Delivers in all aspects of performance and use. DJI has delivered on 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 far above many of the lower-priced models many drone pilots learn from, and the sheer 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.