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DJI Phantom 3 Professional

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4.4
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User ratings:
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4.2 out of 5
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3 stars
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Editorial reviews:
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4.5 out of 5
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Pros

  • incredibly smooth and stable during flight
  • affordable price
  • small size

Cons

  • Latency from the video feedback is practically nonexistent
  • pilots flying too close to commercial airliners and public buildings
  • app's interface is initially a little daunting

Key specs

  • 4
  • 23 min.
  • 16 m/s
  • yes
  • 12.4 Mpx
  • Remote Control + Phone/Tablet
  • yes
  • yes

DJI Phantom 3 Professional - Pros & Cons

DJI Phantom 3 Professional

Pros

  • incredibly smooth and stable during flight
  • affordable price
  • small size
  • ease of use and stylish design
  • wider landing gear is also a welcome improvement
  • Phantom 3 Professional is incredibly fun to use
  • sure piloting the drone is as easy as possible
  • the control sticks are so responsive that most people will adapt pretty quickly
  • example is much better quality and can be detached and upgraded
  • is light
  • small and very easy to set up and fly

Cons

  • Latency from the video feedback is practically nonexistent
  • pilots flying too close to commercial airliners and public buildings
  • app's interface is initially a little daunting
  • the camera only pivots up and down and doesn t rotate
  • the video quality cannot be beaten
  • awkward and difficult to capture natural-looking video
  • There are no special tools required to assemble the drone
  • battery life on all drones is pretty limited
  • propellers are just as critical as the camera it uses
  • Poor low-light performance
  • Ultrasonic sensors need a hard surface to ping off of

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DJI Phantom 3 Professional - Full Specifications

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Flight
Max Flight Time23.0 min.
Payload Capacity10.58 oz
Max Speed16.0 m/s
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Features
Ready To Flyyes
Bind and flyno
Altitude Holdyes
Position Holdyes
Headless Modeno
Collision Avoidanceno
Return to home functionyes
Brushless motoryes
Gimbal supportyes
Radio transmitteryes
Follow me functionyes
Flight Planningyes
GPSyes
Autonomous Flightyes
Automatic Landingyes
GLONASSyes
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Controller
Frequency2.4 GHz
Compatible OS
  • iOS
  • Android
Range2000
Battery Capacity4480.0 mAh
Battery Type
Lithium Polymer
Voltage7.4 V
Device Holder
  • Smartphone
  • Tablet
Transmitter Power20.0 dBm
Receiver Sensitivity-101.0 dBm
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Connectivity
Bluetoothno
USByes
Mobile appyes
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Misc
Primary useFilm & Photography
Control SystemRemote Control + Phone/Tablet
Software TypeProprietary
Parts Available
  • Batteries
  • Canopy
  • Motors
  • Rotor Guards
  • Rotors
Memory card readeryes
Compatible memory cards
MicroSD
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Vision positioning system
Maximum altitude118.11 in
Operating range118.11 in
Maximum velocity8.0 m/s
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Camera
Built-in camerayes
Camera Resolution12.4 Mpx
VR headset compatibleno
Live Viewyes
Max range (Video/FPV)2000
Stabilization3 axis
Video recordingyes
Video Resolution
  • 720p
  • 1280p
  • 2160p
Photo File Formats
  • DNG
  • JPEG
Photography Modes
  • Single Shot
  • Burst Shooting
  • Auto Exposure Bracketing : 3/5
  • Bracketed Frames at 0.7 EV Bias
  • Time-lapse
Maximum FPS at the highest resolution60.0 fps
Live View Speed30.0 fps
Video File Formats
  • AVC
  • H.264
  • MOV
  • MP4
  • MPEG4
Lens Aperturef/2.8
Sensor format1/2.3"
Max Image Size4000x3000
Live View Freq2.4 GHz
Lens Focal Length0.79 in
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Dimensions
Number Of Rotors4
Wingspan23.23 in
Weight45.15 oz
Body MaterialPlastic
Rotor MaterialPlastic
Colour of product
  • Gold,White
  • White
Width23.23 in
Depth23.23 in
Height0.71 in
Propeller guard includedno
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Battery
Battery includedyes
Capacity4480.0 mAh
TypeLithium Polymer
Weight12.87 oz
Charger Voltge17.4 V
Voltage15.2 V
Charging time63.0 min.
Charging via USBno

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DJI Phantom 3 Professional DJI - Editorial Reviews (30)

4.5
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DJI Phantom 3 Professional DJI Phantom 3 Professional review: 4K high-flier excels - Pocket-lint
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Pocket-lint
Published: 14.09.2015
DJI Phantom 3 Professional review: 4K high-flier excels - Pocket-lint
4.5

In the DJI Phantom 3 it's really one of those "you pay for what you get" products. The clue's in the name: it says it's Professional and having used

DJI Phantom 3 Professional DJI Phantom 3 Professional
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Trusted Reviews
Published: 26.08.2015
DJI Phantom 3 Professional
4.0

DJI Phantom 3 Professional review: Easily the best drone on the market at this price thanks to 4K video, a fantastic new remote control and an abundance of new flying features.

DJI Phantom 3 Professional DJI Phantom 3 Professional review
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Expert Reviews
Published: 22.07.2015
DJI Phantom 3 Professional review
5.0

Stunning aerial photography comes at a price, but the Phantom 3 Professional is worth every penny

DJI Phantom 3 Professional DJI Phantom 3 Professional review: Now far cheaper, DJI’s gen 3 drone takes flying to the next level
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Alphr
Published: 23.07.2015
DJI Phantom 3 Professional review: Now far cheaper, DJI’s gen 3 drone takes flying to the next level
5.0

Update: The DJI Phantom 3 Professional is still a great drone and now even cheaper at £799 from Maplin, for a drone that shoots 4K it is very reasonably priced and with very minimal user control required it doesn't

DJI Phantom 3 Professional DJI Phantom 3 Vision Professional
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Published: 07.07.2015
DJI Phantom 3 Vision Professional
5.0

The world’s best consumer quadcopter just got much, much better

DJI Phantom 3 Professional DJI Phantom 3 Professional review
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TechRadar
Published: 31.07.2015
DJI Phantom 3 Professional review
4.0

DJI's groundbreaking 4K-enabled drone takes to the skies

DJI Phantom 3 Professional DJI Phantom 3 Professional Review
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TechGearLab
Published: 17.01.2017
DJI Phantom 3 Professional Review
4.0

The Phantom 3 Professional has been discontinued. Check out our drone review to see current models. The DJI Phantom 3 Professional offers an upgraded 4K...

DJI Phantom 3 Professional DJI Phantom 3 Standard review | Stuff
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DJI Phantom 3 Standard review | Stuff

The budget Phantom camera drone jettisons some functionality, but its core greatness remains

DJI Phantom 3 Professional Review: A critical look at DJI's Phantom 3 Professional
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New Atlas
Published: 31.07.2015
Review: A critical look at DJI's Phantom 3 Professional

China's DJI made a gutsy move with the release of the Phantom 3. The Phantom 2 Vision+ was already more or less unchallenged as the best prosumer-level all-in-one camera drone on the market, while the Inspire One offered a clear step up for early professional users. The Phantom 3 could easily have…

DJI Phantom 3 Professional With a 4K camera and tons of features, DJI’s Phantom 3 Pro is a budget-friendly beast
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Digital Trends
Published: 14.03.2016
With a 4K camera and tons of features, DJI’s Phantom 3 Pro is a budget-friendly beast

Thinking of buying a DJI Phantom 3 Pro? Check out our hands-on video review to get the scoop on features, specs, and more. As far as we can tell, this is one of the best drones you can get for less than $1,000

DJI Phantom 3 Professional DJI Phantom 3 Review: Stunning Video + Easier Controls = Hell Yes
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Gizmodo Australia
Published: 29.06.2015
DJI Phantom 3 Review: Stunning Video + Easier Controls = Hell Yes

DJI’s Phantom 2 Vision+ really upped the ante for a consumer-friendly all-in-one aerial photography drone. It shot solid 1080p video, and its built-in stabilised camera kept the shot super smooth. Well, the Phantom 3 is here — and while it isn’t perfect, it blows the doors off the 2 Vision+....

DJI Phantom 3 Professional DJI Phantom - A Great Little Drone - Phantom 3 Pro Review - Luminous Landscape
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Luminous Landscape
Published: 12.07.2016
DJI Phantom - A Great Little Drone - Phantom 3 Pro Review - Luminous Landscape

Shooting with a Drone – Phantom 3 pro review January this year I bought a DJI Phantom 3 Professional drone to take to Iceland and Norway. I had looked at different brands and models and I decided to buy the DJI Phantom 3 pro, mainly because it portability and its price. This drone is light, small [Read More]

DJI Phantom 3 Professional Video Hands On: The ups and downs of two DJI Phantom drones
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Computerworld
Published: 09.10.2015
Video Hands On: The ups and downs of two DJI Phantom drones

Aerial video and photography is growing ever more popular as drones become ever more sophisticated. Here's a detailed look at two Phantom drones from DJI with a focus on just what they can do.

DJI Phantom 3 Professional Review: DJI Phantom 3 Professional iOS-connected drone with 4K ultra-HD camera | AppleInsider
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Review: DJI Phantom 3 Professional iOS-connected drone with 4K ultra-HD camera | AppleInsider

The best has gotten even better with DJI's new Phantom 3 Professional, a drone that captures stunning, super-smooth 4K video from the skies. But it's the new controller with Lightning cable support, as well as a revamped iOS app, that truly bring this accessory to new heights.

DJI Phantom 3 Professional DJI Phantom 3 Professional Review
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PCMAG
Published: 16.06.2015
DJI Phantom 3 Professional Review
4.5

The DJI Phantom 3 Professional drone delivers a more refined flying experience and superior video quality to its predecessor, and earns Editors' Choice honors in the process.

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