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DJI Phantom 3 vs DJI Phantom 4 Advanced

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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 4 Advanced White (CP.PT.000689)
Model DJI
Phantom 3
DJI
Phantom 4 Advanced

Basic Info

Suggested Price $1,098.00$1,999.00
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Release Nov 2016Sep 2017

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.
  • 30 Minute Flight Time, Flight Speed Up 44 Miles Per Hour
  • 20MP Camera, 4K Video, 4.35 Mile Range, Lighter Than Phantom 4 Pro
  • Flight Autonomy System with 5 Vision Sensors, Obstacle Avoidance
  • Remote Control, Satellite Positioning (GPS and Glonass). Intelligent flight battery. Battery Capacity-5870 mAh. Battery Type-LiPo 4S. Max Charging Power-160 W
  • Active Track allows Phantom 4 Advanced to recognize and track objects while keeping it in frame. This new algorithm also recognizes more subjects, from people to vehicles to animals, and will adjust its flight dynamics accordingly, ensuring smoother shots.

Reviews

Walmart Rating4.5 (out of 94 reviews)4.4 (out of 120 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

Love this Phantom 4
Rating: 5
Pros: From take off to landing my 10 yr old can fly this drone. Just starting to learn to fly drones this is the way to go, it takes off on your command goes 3 feet up and stabilizes itsself, then you can take control while phantom keeps you on course. It doesnt get any easier, I love this drone, and once I get better at flying it I can take full control myself without drones assistance. I have full control of camera, I can track and follow anything I want, I followed my grand daughter with a tap on my phone, its great thx Buydig.com for excellent service, and speedy delivery. Cons: I wish the batteries had a fast charger lol 28 mins dont seem like alot of time so better buy 2nd battery or 3rd hahaha
by on 2018-06-17T17:00:00

Impressive
Rating: 5
Pros: Foam is cut well overall especially around the Tx Sturdy Plenty of room for extra batteries Definitely holds quad with props on Cons: Doesn't close 100% square, but not bad Locks are junk Foam cutout for quad could be a bit tighter Other thoughts: For the price, this is a nice case that I feel comfortable carrying the P3 Pro in. I think it would withstand a decent drop without causing damage.
by BigD on 2018-06-17T17:00:00

Best consumer drone ever.
Rating: 5
Phantom 4 Pro is really really amazing drone. Video quality is brilliant. Controller is smooth and easy to use. Battery life is good enough but could be better. There is nothing to complain about the drone. Problem is USA FAA law. Basically you can't fly any drone in anywhere that worth to capture. What's the point of having a drone if you can't capture Yosemite. Or Grand Canyon or any other national park. I'm gonna go to NZ. You can fly everywhere other than airport. But here in America,you can't fly no matter what license you have. That's really sad. There must be some rules and laws for sure. To protect everyone, keep everyone safe etc. But this planet earth is a wonderful place. You just want to capture beauty of it. But, no, you can't. What's the point if having one ? #sweepstakes
by Luke on 2019-05-11T17:00:00

Great drone and camera
Rating: 5
Pros: This is a great deal on the phantom 4 and accessories. I have taken several great photographs and awesome video from the drone. This is one of the best purchases I've made. Cons: The advertised distance has proven impossible to achieve in stock condition. I bought some aftermarket range extenders for the antenna's which helped greatly.
by on 2018-06-17T17:00:00

Phantom 4 pro plus
Rating: 5
Pros: Shoots great photos and videos. The obstacle avoidance works great. The DJI view screen is fantastic, can see well in bright sunlight, so much better than my iPad. Cons: You do need filters for videos. The backpack did not fit the P4pro, was made for the P4, had to modify to fit the gimbal. The 64Gb sd card never came, instead they substituted two 32Gb cards. Other thoughts: If buying filters the polar pro filters are 1mm too thick, the gimbal support bracket for shipping does not fit. I found another filter that does fit
by Drew on 2018-06-17T17:00:00

Great product and great service
Rating: 5
Very pleased with the DJI Phantom 4 Pro Plus. Have already taken some professional shots with it. One photo shoot was a very windy day but the results were still perfect. It has some amazing technology both for the camera and for the copter. #sweepstakes
by Wayne on 2019-05-11T17:00:00

I WILL be a repeat customer!
Rating: 5
Great package for a great price! The case was backordered so they let me select a different case, everything showed up quickly and safely. There was 1 small item left out of the bundle and the conpany was quick to resolve the issue! Very good company to deal with!
by Jamie on 2019-05-11T17:00:00

FYI - The case does not work with the Phantom 4 Pro+.
Rating: 3
The case is fine. Well constructed and of good quality. The problem, and it's obviously not clear to Beach Camera, this case does not work with a Phantom 4 Pro+. The controller with the built in screen will not fit inside the foam cut-outs. Find another case if you own the Pro+.
by Greg C on 2020-03-15T17:00:00

don't think you're getting what's in the picture!!
Rating: 2
Pros: Phantom 4 Unit is awesome. Admittedly, we have only flown it once. The unit was in great condition w/original protected case. Cons: Received a black backpack style case for a Phantom 3. DOES NOT FIT PHANTOM 4. This is NOT what is pictured in the photo! Do not bother ordering this as a bundle - THERE IS NO ADVANTAGE. They will give me $50 credit but I have to pay to ship the case they sent me (the wrong one) back to them. Evidently they do no have ANY case for a Phantom 4!!! Dishonest marketing, terrible customer service. Other thoughts: You can get this same unit with batteries and no case for the same price at your local electronics store - no shipping worries, no return worries, you get what is advertised. Much less hassle than dealing with this company.
by on 2018-06-17T17:00:00

Quite worried we have been dooped
Rating: 1
If there was 0 stars, we would mark it zero We have been having nothing but problems. First of all, our card was compromised after paying for the item Second, we have had concerns, we can't reach the company to address them Thirdly, phone numbers on the website are incorrect Lastly, no responses come from our online submission Buyers Beware!
by Frustrated on 2019-05-11T17:00:00

All Features

Age Range2 to 4 Years
GenderUnisex
releaseNov 2016Sep 2017
Total Megapixels20 megapixels
Burst ModeYes
Image Resolution (Display)5472 x 3648
Interface(s)Micro USB
Camera GimbalIncluded
Battery SizeBattery pack
HD StreamingYes
Image Sensor TypeCMOS
Video Resolution2160p (4K)
SeriesPhantom 4
Battery Capacity5870 milliampere hours

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