DJIPhantom 4 Pro Drone Camera - White

Since purchasing this aircraft, DJI have started to include features that may, long term, reduce the functionality of the aircraft and allow further restrictions on where it can be flown to be put in place. I can understand why they have done this as there is a lot of media attention on irresponsible use of these machines - however, it does give the distinct impression that DJI believe they continue to have some degree of ownership of the device after is has been purchased.In Europe and the States at least, these updates are not (yet) mandatory.DJI have been slow and apparently reluctant to properly explain the purpose of these updates.I still believe the Phantom 4 Pro deservers a 5 star review, but I would suggest doing a bit of research before purchasing to ensure you are happy with the way DJI handles software updates and legislative compliance.Original review below---------------------------I've wanted a full size quadcopter for years, and I finally decided to buy the Phantom 4 pro.The first thing that strikes you on unpacking this aircraft is the quality of construction - it looks and feels solid, and about as far from being a 'toy' as you can imagine.The batteries were pretty discharged when it arrived, so the first thing was to charge the flight battery and controller to 100% before getting on with setting up the application.Once the battery was fully charged, I downloaded the 'DJI assistant 2' app to my PC and updated the firmware on the quadcopter.Next step was to install the DJI Go 4 app on my tablet (a Sony Xperia Z4) - and this was the only step where things didn't go too smoothly.The tablets clamps snugly onto the controller, and connects to it with a standard USB cable - however, the Xperia didn't detect the controller and I was faced with a 'disconnected' message.. A bit of Googling showed that this is a common problem with some tablets, and there is a workaround using the hidden Android Developer menu to force the tablet to detect the USB device.After connecting the controller, the next step was a controller firmware update (done via the App) - and, following that, an IMU calibration which requires you to put the Phantom on a flat surface and follow instructions to allow it to remove 'drift' from the IMU.I also took the opportunity to set the maximum height to a sensible limit (I chose 80m).I should also note that at this point, I registered for DJI's 'Phantom care', which means that in the event of a catastrophic crash, I could purchase a replacement machine for less than £200.So, after all this and a fresh charge, the only thing to do was to find an open field with no people about for the first flight... Not so easy on Boxing day!Having finally found an open field, I fitted the blades to the Phantom - this is an easy job, you just push them on and rotate to lock - it takes less than a minute.Next, I used the Styrofoam case as a handy launch pad - set the Phantom on it, powered everything up and waited for the app to tell me that the home location had been registered - this is a very important step if you don't want to lose your expensive aircraft on its first flight!Before flying, I set the 'return to home' height in the app to 35m, which I chose to be considerably higher than any obstacles nearby.So, having done this - I pressed the 'launch' button on the app, and swiped to indicate 'yes, I really do want to launch'... immediately the motors do a little check and next the quadcopter lifts off and hovers, rock solid, at about head height... despite some fairly strong wind which the app warned me about.Next I applied some throttle and immediately the Phantom climbed absolutely vertically, until I let go of the left stick at which point it stopped. What amazed me was the despite some fairly strong breeze, the video coming back was absolutely rock solid.Having got a feel for how stable the aircraft was, I did a few circuits around the field, and then tried the 'return to home' function.This works very, very well - the Phantom climbed up to the pre-set height and then flew back to directly over its launch point - at which point the app told me is was descending..The Phantom began to descend quite slowly until it was a few metres above the ground - and then it hovered for a while before telling me that the location was not suitable for landing... this was spot on, as there was some tall grass. It was a fairly easy job to take over manually at this point and move to a flatter spot where I carried out a completely hassle free landing.So - having only flow some small 'toy' quadcopters before, I was amazed at how easy this thing is to fly, and how absolutely stable it remains when there are no control inputs - it's almost like magic. I am very, very impressed.I spent the rest of my first session taking slightly longer flights, and experimenting with the advanced flight modes - such as Active Track, which worked incredibly well - until after about 25 minutes of flying I got the first battery warning, and used the 'Home' button to finish the flight.So all in all, I am amazed by this machine - yes, it's very expensive - but if you want a real aircraft that can take beautiful video and stills, with easy handling and very quick setup / packing then this is the machine for you. It's just incredible.UPDATE: 05-01-17Having used the P4P for a few days, I have noticed some problems with the video recording.The video on my unit 'stutters' during a pan, and occasionally the gimbal will twitch during flight.Having done a bit of research, it seems there are some known problems with the gimbal seembly on the early batches of the Phantom 4 Pro - I will be returning mine for an exchange when it's back in stock.i will still give the P4P a five star rating - the issues are fairly minor (but shouldn't exist on a product at this price) - and many people seem to have no problems at all.So, I would strongly recommend waiting a few months before buying to ensure you get one from a newer batch.It's worth mentioning that Amazon have been excellent and have offered a full refund as the product is currently out of stock.UPDATE 15-01-17I have received a new Phantom 4 pro which has had the Gimbal issue rectified.

So there’s a common problem with the controller not charging which is a common problem by the looks of it.So I contacted dji and they said I’d have to pay for it which I don’t agree as there is a lot of reports with that issue and seem like dji don’t care and it’s extra money for them I also would have to send it to Germany,poor after care and wish I’d brought a different make

This is a very sophisticated piece of kit, with a great deal of features and functions. I am only giving it three stars for my initial review simply because the user manual and instructions are missing swathes of details. For example, it has a an advanced camera comparable with many compact and crossover SLRs, but the manual devotes less than two pages to how to operate it, and doesn't mention any of the advanced features of the camera. Can you imagine buying the latest sophisticated, advanced and expensive digital camera and only getting a two page user manual! Similarly for other features and functions of the drone. I checked the DJI website, but no better manuals or instructions are available there. So I had to resort to searching the internet to find answers to basic questions, and what did I find? Lots of other users asking dozens of the same questions because the user manual is next to useless. There are a lot of Youtube videos that users have uploaded to explain things that are not in the user manual. Come on DJI, you are charging nearly two thousand pounds for a drone, but you put in a user manual that is what you might expect for a hundred pound or less gadget. Not good enough!

Really easy to fly with a good blend of automation and manual control depending on what you want at the time. Very accurate hover function and on the first flight I managed to manually get it to land on a small box in gusty wind. Surprisingly wind resistant, maybe because of the weight as it is fairly heavy once the battery is in.Superb quality images and gives the ability to take aerial shots and perspectives that would have been impossible without repeated huge outlays of money (not that this isn't a huge outlay in itself of course but it is a one off outlay).The only negative is the lack of a zoom on the camera but that is presumably just a cost issue - I believe that you can get all sorts of camera additions, including thermal imaging, if you want them.All in, the choice was between this and the Mavic Pro and this won, at least in part because it is more of a pro unit. No regrets so far. And superb photographs and films already.

I fly drones professionally and am a qualified PFCO.Potentially a great product with a a 1st class camera and gybal assembly for this price point. Big problems with sofware stability between the controler and the UAV. Firmware updates will seldom load via wifi. Cable connection to DJI assistant is slightly better enabeling firmware updates to the UAV but not the controler. Controler requires seperate firmware update to communicate with he UAV and reconnecting RC link does not really work. DJI go often shuts down, mid update and for me it has shut down "MID FLIGHT" 3 times so ensure you still have line of sight. The 500m legal limit is right at the edge of "line of sight". You can still control the UAV but have no vision through the camera. DJI support is pretty much non existant and their care package is a waste of money if you ever have to use it. If you purchase expecting it to work straight out of the box (I have had 3 that didnt and had to be returned and refunded), all I can say is you might be lucky... but the probability is you will waste days and days trying to get it off the ground and fly safely for the first time. Summary : The latest firmware is most likely not installed on the UAV. You have to update both the UAV and the controler for safe opperation. Firmware is a nightmare to update. DJI Go is unstable. Support is ineffective. You pay your money, you take your chance. PAY WITH YOUR CREDIT CARD SO YOU ARE COVERED!

Far to expensive

livré avec la batterie gonflée. inutilisable sans mettre 180€ dans une batterie neuve.

Producto reacondicionado. Baja calidad. No se corresponde con la descripción