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DJI Phantom 3 vs DJI Phantom 3 Professional

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Title DJI Phantom 3 Professional Quadcopter Aircraft, 3-Axis Gimbal & 4K UHD Video Camera, Remote Controller Included - Bundle with Extra Battery, Aluminum CaseDJI Phantom 3 Professional Quadcopter 4K UHD Video Camera Drone
Model DJI
Phantom 3
DJI
Phantom 3 Professional

Basic Info

Suggested Price $1,098.00$999.00
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Release Nov 2016Apr 2015

Overview

Top Features
  • Camera offers 4k UHD video recording with fully stabilized 3-axis gimbal.
  • Quadcopter camera drone features 720p HD app-based monitoring with gimbal controls on transmitter.
  • Drone package includes 2 flight batteries and a rechargeable remote control.
  • Features a vision sensor for indoor flight and offers up to 23 minutes flying time.
  • Kit Includes Quadcopter Drone, Radio Controller, Flight Battery, Charger, aluminum case.
  • 4k UHD video recording with fully stabilized 3-axis gimbal; Vision Positioning system allows stable flight indoors
  • Lightbridge digital streaming allows live viewing of 720p video (full resolution video is simultaneously recorded on the internal microSD card)
  • Included flight battery and rechargable remote controller means this system is ready to fly out of the box. Flying this product is restricted within 15 miles radius of the White House.
  • DJI Pilot app for iOS and Android allows live viewing and complete camera control (phone/tablet sold separately; see DJI's website for compatible models)
  • Kindly refer all the Tutorial Videos given in the Image Section on the Catalog before use for the proper training.

Reviews

Walmart Rating4.5 (out of 94 reviews)5.0 (out of 2 reviews)
Latest Reviews

Absolutely Perfect
Rating: 5
Pros: What can I say except that this company was a fantastic company to work with. The salesman was very knowledgeable about the product and we compared many other products without him pushing me in either direction. When I had decided on the product the salesman worked in getting it to me as soon as possible. It arrived as promised and worked perfectly. It was a pleasure doing business with this salesman and company and I will definitely buy from them again. I thank them and say to any interested people, you are in good hands with these people. Cons: NO CONS Other thoughts: Trust this company. You WONT go wrong!!
by Joescuba on 2018-06-17T17:00:00

Everything we expected and more....
Rating: 5
Pros: I ordered this as a Christmas gift for my husband. I was a little worried since he has not used the Go Pro I gave him last year but thought he would enjoy the Phantom for filming fishing videos and to take pictures of his construction projects. Extremely easy to assemble, the blades and put on a few stickers. It took him all of 5 minutes to learn how to fly and work the controls with no problem at all. The clarity of the pictures and videos is amazing! We all took turns flying landing and maneuvering around objects with no incidents. Very pleased with the battery life, well into the 25 minutes that was promised. [...] I was worried about not having the blade guards but since it was easy to fly I don't think it's a must. Very pleased with shipping since I ordered it a week before Christmas, was to arrive 12/24 but received 12/23. I would suggest a carrying case, guess I know what to get him for his birthday! Cons:
by Cat on 2018-06-17T17:00:00

Phantom 3 Standard Bundle a great nibble.
Rating: 5
Pros: It works with the DJI Go, litchi, and autopilot. My iPhone 6 plus includes everything including a barometer to make me feel safe about flying the drone. There's nothing like the new sheath system of the phantom 3 with one board inside. Cons: It only uses the U.S. DOD GPS satellite system, which then again says stay where there is plenty of view to the sky. Phantom 3 advanced , 4K and professional step it up to glonass. The iPhone has to judo back and for with google maps before you 're easy on with map coverage. Other thoughts: It has every nibble of intelligence with the proper checklist you have to go through.
by on 2018-06-17T17:00:00

Fun, but . . .
Rating: 4
Pros: Flying a drone is great fun & thrilling. Cons: However, I had to scour the Internet & look at several videos to figure out how to get my drone safely off the ground. There is a long & sometimes steep learning curve. DJI could do more for a step-by-step process to get going. Other thoughts: It is, so far, worth the effort.
by Dr. Bob on 2018-06-17T17:00:00

Great deal but it came with a broken camera lens
Rating: 4
Pros: Great deal on an open box phantom 3 professional. Item was shipped quickly and was packaged as described. Cons: Camera lens was broken on arrival which was very disappointing. Given that the cost of a new lens was $15, It wasnt really worth it to send the entire copter back. I just ate the cost of a new one.
by on 2018-06-17T17:00:00

What an awesome video platform
Rating: 4
Pros: Pretty easy to fly, loaded with features and a lot of fun. Cons: Extra batteries and other accessories are EXPENSIVE! I have spent almost as much on a case, tablet holder and batteries as I paid for the drone. Other thoughts: Within 5 hours of flight time I was able to get results like the one in the video below
by srobak on 2018-06-17T17:00:00

Phantom 3 Standard
Rating: 3
Pros: This is a very good item. Easy to fly and amazing pictures. Cons: No support. It took me six phone calls to get information on a problem that I had with it. They gave me two email addresses to send a video. One was in China and the other did not exist. I finally got a hold of Eric who was helpful. I had to send my drone back. They signed for it tow days ago and have not even emailed me that they received it. A great product with not much support.
by on 2018-06-17T17:00:00

Great product / wasn't in stock
Rating: 3
Pros: DJI makes a great product. I chose Buydig for their price and bundle. It showed in stock. Cons: Despite the website showing 'in stock' and paying extra for 2 day shipping, it wasn't in stock and wasn't delivered in 2 days. Other thoughts: Maybe contact them to make sure it's in stock befor paying more for expedited delivery.
by on 2018-06-17T17:00:00

Purchase With Caution
Rating: 2
Pros: Easy to fly, while it still functions properly that is. Fun drone with a great camera, but I only got 6 flights with the drone before the shell cracked near the prop motor. Not happy. Cons: I was fortunate enough to be able to return the product after noticing a small crack near one of the prop motors. I had successfully taken off and landed with each flight, but the plastic shell cracked from stress. Its a very common problem with the Phantoms, and DJI is VERY difficult to work with. Horrible customer service from DJI, but Excellent customer service from BuyDig Other thoughts: Do not buy this product. Do your research and look into how many people report problems with these drones. I didn't read into it enough, but there are tons and tons of defective units. DJI is very unhelpful and their estimated repair times were a long wait.
by John on 2018-06-17T17:00:00

Waiting
Rating: 2
Pros: Prompt email replies. Cons: It's been over a week and my order hasn't even shipped. They say they're out of stock but the items clearly said available and 4 easy to ship... Other thoughts: I just think it should show out of stock on the website when I ordered. I'll update my comment this Friday 4/1/16
by Cisco on 2018-06-17T17:00:00

Top Notch
Rating: 5
Very stable platform and very good HD photo reality.
by Boogie on 2016-09-25T17:00:00


Rating: 5

by Propain on 2015-12-28T16:00:00

All Features

Age Range2 to 4 Years
GenderUnisex
releaseNov 2016Apr 2015
Maximum Tension1.8 lb / 800 g per axis
Frequency2.400 to 2.483 GHz
Vision PositioningFrequency: 50 Hz Velocity Range: Below 26.2 fps / 8 m/s (6.6' / 2 m above the ground) Altitude Range: 11.8\" to 118.1\" / 30 cm to 300 cm Operating Range: 11.8\" to 118.1\" / 30 cm to 300 cm Operating Environment: Surface with clear pattern and adequate lighting (> 15 lux)
LensAperture: f/2.8 FOV: 94° Focal Length: 20 mm (35 mm equivalent) Elements: 9 Focus: 0 to ∞
System RequirementsOS: iOS 8.0 or later; Android 4.1.2 or later Recommended Devices: Apple (iOS): iPhone 5s, iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, iPad Air (Wi-Fi and cellular versions), iPad mini 2 (Wi-Fi and cellular versions), iPad Air 2 (Wi-Fi and cellular versions), iPad mini 3 (Wi-Fi and cellular versions) (Note: Optimized for iPhone 5s, iPhone 6, and iPhone 6 Plus) Samsung (Android): Galaxy Tab SM-T705C, Galaxy S6, Galaxy Galaxy S5, Galaxy Note4, Note3 Other (Android): Google Nexus 9, Google Nexus 7 II, Ascend Mate7, Huawei P8 Max, Nubia Z7 mini, Sony Xperia Z3, MI 3, MI PAD, Smartisan T1 Note: Additional devices may be compatible but have not yet been tested
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)15.4 x 14.3 x 8.3\"
Working Temperature23 to 104°F / -5 to 40°C
Transmitter PowerEIRP: 20 dBm
NameDJI Pilot
Recording MediaType: microSD/SDXC card up to 64 GB Format: FAT32 / exFAT Note: Class 10, UHS-1 or faster card required
GPS ModeGPS / GLONASS
Photo ModesSingle Shot Burst Shooting: 3/5/7 shots Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB): 3/5 Bracketed Frames at 0.7 EV Bias Time-lapse
Motor Velocity ConstantKV: 960 rpm/V
File FormatsVideo: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 in MOV wrapper (up to 60 Mbps) Photo: JPEG, DNG RAW
ChargerVoltage: 17.4 VDC 100 W
ChemistryLithium-polymer
Maximum AltitudeAbove Sea Level: 19,685' / 6000 m
Capacity4480 mAh 68 Wh
DimensionsDiagonal (Including Propellers): 23.2\" / 590 mm
Mobile Device HolderCompatibility: Tablet or smartphone
Maximum Charging Power100 W
Voltage15.2 VDC
Hover AccuracyVertical: ±3.9\" / 10 cm Horizontal: ±3.3' / 1 m
Configuration4S
Lightbridge SupportYes; compatible iOS or Android mobile device with USB required
Control Range-90° to +30°
SensorMake: Sony EXMOR Size: 1/2.3\" Resolution: 12.76 MP (12.4 MP effective)
Communication DistanceUp to 3.1 miles / 5 km (outdoors and unobstructed)
Working Current1.2 A at 7.4 V
Flight Time23 minutes (depending on conditions)
Photo ResolutionUp to 12 MP (4000 x 3000)
Operating Temperature32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
Receiver Sensitivity1%PER: 101 dBm ±2 dBm
Maximum SpeedAscent: 16.4' fps / 5 m/s Descent: 9.8' / 3 m
Video ResolutionsDCI 4K (4096 x 2160): 24p, 25p UHD 4K (3840 x 2160): 24p, 25p, 30p 1080p (1920 x 1080): 24p, 25p, 30p, 48p, 50p, 60p 720p (1280 x 720): 24p, 25p, 30p, 48p, 50p, 60p
Connectivity1 x USB type A female for mobile device interface 1 x Micro-USB female for firmware updates / assistant software 1 x Charge port
Number of Axes3-axis (pitch, roll, yaw)
ISO RangeVideo: 100 to 3200 Photo: 100 to 1600
Stator Size0.9 x 0.5\" / 23 x 12 mm

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