DJI Phantom 4 review

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DJI upped the ante with the Phantom 4 drone. The DJI Phantom 4 quadcopter offers more power, speed, and features than the Phantom 3. This Phantom 4 HD video camera sports 4K resolution, while the drone itself has multiple sensors, dual GPS and GLONASS navigation, an advanced Visual Positioning System (VPS), and automated subject-tracking and obstacle avoidance.

The Phantom 4 is truly a next step in drone technology. Multiple smart features make the Phantom 4 the easiest consumer/prosumer quadcopter to fly yet. At the same time, the many new modes offer a wide range of possibilities not yet tapped. Don't forget to visit our Phantom 4 bundle page, which come packed with the latest and greatest Phantom 4 cases, Phantom 4 accessories, Phantom 4 batteries, and even a free mini-drone! Also remember to visit our Phantom 4 guide to learn everything about this latest marvel! 

Here is a full list of the DJI Phantom 4's full specs:

AIRCRAFT
Weight (Including Battery)	1380 g
Max Ascent Speed	6 m/s (Sport mode)
Max Descent Speed	4 m/s (Sport mode)
Max Speed	20 m/s (Sport mode)
Max Service Ceiling Above Sea Level	19685 feet (6000 m)
Max Flight Time	Approx. 28 minutes
Operating Temperature Range	32° to 104° F (0° to 40° C)
Satellite Systems	GPS / GLONASS
OBSTACLE SENSING SYSTEM
Obstacle Sensory Range	2 - 49 feet (0.7 - 15 m)
Operating Environment	Surface with clear pattern and adequate lighting (lux > 15)
CAMERA
Sensor	1/2.3” Effective pixels:12 M
Lens	FOV ( Field Of View ) 94° 20 mm ( 35 mm format equivalent ) f/2.8 focus at ∞
ISO Range	100 - 3200 ( video ) 100 - 1600 ( photo )
Electronic Shutter Speed	8 s to 1/8000 s
Max Image Size	4000×3000
Still Photography Modes	Single shot
	Burst shooting: 3 / 5 / 7 frames
	Auto Exposure Bracketing ( AEB ): 3 / 5 bracketed frames at 0.7 EV Bias
	Time-lapse
	HDR
Video Recording Modes	UHD: 4096×2160 (4K) 24 / 25p
	3840×2160 (4K) 24 / 25 / 30p
	2704×1520 (2.7K) 24 / 25 / 30p
	FHD: 1920×1080 24 / 25 / 30 / 48 / 50 / 60 / 120p
	HD: 1280×720 24 / 25 / 30 / 48 / 50 / 60p
Max Video Bitrate	60 Mbps
Supported File Systems	FAT32 ( ≤ 32 GB ); exFAT ( > 32 GB )
Photo	JPEG, DNG ( RAW )
Video	MP4 / MOV ( MPEG – 4 AVC / H.264 )
Supported SD Cards	Micro SD, Max capacity: 64GB. Class 10 or UHS-1 rating required
Operating Temperature	32° to 104° F ( 0° to 40° C )
CHARGER
Voltage	17.4 V
Rated Power	100 W
GIMBAL
Controllable Range	Pitch: -90° to +30°
VISION POSITIONING SYSTEM
Velocity Range	≤10 m/s ( 2 m above ground )
Altitude Range	0 - 33 feet (0 - 10 m)
Operating Range	0 - 33 feet (0 - 10 m)
Operating Environment	Surfaces with a clear pattern and adequate lighting (lux > 15)
REMOTE CONTROLLER
Operating Frequency	2.400 GHz to 2.483 GHz
Max Transmission Distance	FCC Compliant: 3.1 mi ( 5 km );
CE Compliant: 2.2 mi ( 3.5 km )( Unobstructed, free of interference )
Operating Temperature	32° to 104° F ( 0° to 40° C )
Battery	6000 mAh LiPo 2S
Transmitter Power ( EIRP )	FCC: 23 dBm; CE: 17 dBm
Operating Voltage	7.4V @ 1.2A
INTELLIGENT FLIGHT BATTERY
( PH4 - 5350 MAH -15.2 V )
Capacity	5350 mAh
Voltage	15.2 V
Battery Type	LiPo 4S
Energy	81.3 Wh
Net Weight	462 g
Operating Temperature	14° to 104° F ( -10° to 40° C )
Max Charging Power	100 W