Main features and differences from previous models. Features of the control panel

A year ago, in April 2014, a quadcopter from a Chinese company was announced and released, which has already become famous for those who are interested in radio-controlled drones. Then Vision Plus continued the line of quadcopters and became one of the most popular quadcopters of last year.

A year later, at the end of April, sales of a new model from the Phantom line of quadcopters will start. This time the famous series of copters received a radio-controlled drone with the number “3” in the name. What to expect and what to count on with a new quadcopter - read below.

Differences between DJI Phantom 3 Professional and Advanced

DJI Phantom 3 will go on sale in two versions: Professional And Advanced. There is only one difference between these two models: the camera. Or rather, not even that: the only difference between Phantom 3 Professional and Advanced is the ability to shoot Ultra HD video with a resolution of 4096×2160 or 3840×2160, the so-called “4K” format. In fact, the Phantom 3 Professional's camera is identical to the DJI Inspire 1's.

Otherwise, the cameras are identical: both versions have a 1/2.3″ CMOS sensor with 12 megapixels and a viewing angle of 94 degrees. Photos come in a resolution of 4000×3000; they can be saved in DNG format, which is recognized by Photoshop. Read more about the camera's technical specifications below.

Main features and differences from previous models

The 4K camera (on the Professinal model) is not the only thing that distinguishes the DJI Phantom 3 from its Phantom predecessors. There are other differences, which we will list below.

First of all, let's focus on the new mode, which is called Follow me. Previously, it was only available on quadcopters and a couple of others. What is this mode?

For example, you like to ride a bike and do different tricks. Once you get the hang of it, you want to show them to your acquaintances, friends and post them on the Internet. You can ask a friend to film your tricks, or you can use a drone with a camera that will follow you (or rather, your smartphone equipped with a GPS receiver) and record everything that happens on video. Cool, isn't it?

Another feature of the new Phantom is video streaming. The very function of transmitting video online from a quadcopter camera to a tablet or smartphone (FPV, the so-called “first-person view”) is not new at all, but its implementation in the Phantom 3 will please many: using DJI Lightbridge technology, you can view video in real time in 720p quality!

DJI Phantom 3 also boasts another new feature which was called “Point of Interest”. It also relates to video shooting and allows you to fix the camera on some object on the ground, regardless of how you control the quadcopter.

Among other things:

• Phantom 3 acquired support for the GLONASS system, and the number of GPS satellites was increased;
• The quadcopter comes with a new control panel. With it, the radio-controlled flight range increased to 2 kilometers, and the maximum altitude increased to 6 thousand meters;
• The DJI Vision app has been replaced by DJI Pilot. Now you can edit videos directly on your smartphone/tablet, plus the ability to stream videos directly to Youtube online has been added;
• Added SDK support, which allows you to create your own applications for the third Phantom;
• Additional sensors have been added, including ultrasonic. This allows you to fly the quadcopter even indoors.

The total flight time of DJI Phantom 3 is 23 minutes. Oddly enough, but official information the flight time coincides with the tests - the new drone shows approximately the same flight time as written in the instructions. DJI, you surprise me in a pleasant way.

Price

Since the DJI Phantom 3 is sold in 2 different versions, there are two prices for it. The Professional version can be purchased for $1,259 at official store, the Advanced version sells for $999.

In stores in Russia and Ukraine, DJI Phantom 3 Professional costs about $1,500, and Advanced costs just under $1,200.

Specifications

Photos taken with the DJI Phantom 3 camera

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Phantom 3 presentation

Official premiere video

Simply beautiful videos recorded on a DJI Phantom 3 camera

Video recorded on the Phantom 3 camera

The list of videos will be updated as new reviews from users are released.

conclusions

It will be possible to speak confidently about the flight characteristics only after the release of DJI Phantom 3 and after it is appreciated by customers around the world. However, there are three things that can be said with a high degree of probability.

Not long ago in open sale New quadcopters from DJI have appeared: the Phantom brand has received its logical continuation and, accordingly, an update in the form of 3 modifications of the third version, these are quadcopters: Standard, Advanced and Professional. Today we will look at the differences between Advanced and Professional quadcopters.

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First of all, the differences are in the quality of video recording. Professional allows you to shoot images in 4K format, which gives almost limitless possibilities in photo correction and image sizes. Advanced has no other major differences; it has a camera that shoots video in Full-HD.

Differences between the DJI Phantom 3 Advanced and Professional quadcopter

From technical features: the power of the Advanced charger is 57W, the other one, in contrast, is 100W. The design of the DJI Phantom 3 quadcopter is almost identical for both options and differs in two elements:

• Appearance cameras.
• The color of the label and stickers (Advanced has silver, Professional has gold plated).

The third version of the Phantom differs slightly in design from its predecessors, however, it has improved flight qualities, updated software and modified internal contents. The engines deserve special attention; they have become better and more powerful. In all other respects the quality is still good high level and deserves praise. There is, as always, one downside, but a serious one - the cost of the flying machine.

Technical characteristics of the DJI Phantom 3 quadcopter

The dimensions of the third version of the multicopter have remained almost unchanged. Weighing 1280 g, it became slightly lower with a diagonal size of 540 mm. The screws are still 8mm. The ascent speed with updated motors is 5 m/s, and the descent speed is 3 m/s. In altitude hold mode, the speed develops up to 16 m/s. In case of optimal weather conditions, the accuracy varies in the vertical range +/- 10 cm, horizontally +/- 1 m. When working by coordinates, the number of captured satellites from GLONASS and GPS systems has been increased. When indoors, the device switches on a special mode that tracks sonar sensors installed in the lower part of the body. In addition to them there are also:

• Barometer.
• Accelerometer.
• Magnetometer.
• Compass (installed on static chassis).
• Gyroscope (6-axis).

Ascent is allowed to a height of no more than 6000 m above sea level, removal - 2000 m. An OSD module is provided for this. FPV function implemented via a wi-fi module with a data transfer rate of 60 Mbit/s. This is enough to stream HD quality video to the display mobile device with simultaneous broadcast to the youtube channel with the given settings updated application based on iOS or Android. DJI has also highlighted a list of companies and devices with which the quadcopter is officially friends. Among them are Apple, Samsung, Sony, Google, Note, Nubia. At the same time, telemetry data is transmitted via the same stream from new opportunity terrain assessments.

Attention! The manufacturer has set a flight altitude limit of up to 500 m. Lifting the copter to an altitude of more than 2000 meters may result in a fall, since the battery charge may not be enough for the descent.

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Video review of DJI Phantom 3 Professional

Video comparison of DJI Phantom 3 Professional, Standard and Advanced versions

Instructions for launching Phantom 3 for the first time

In addition to the usual manipulations of installing the battery and screws, a number of other actions will be required to start working with the device. The plastic plug is removed from the camera. If a smartphone or tablet is used for control, the corresponding application is launched. Both devices (quadcopter and equipment) must be turned on by double pressing the power button. On the drone it is located directly on the battery. After switching on, the device undergoes self-diagnosis, the progress of which can be monitored by the reaction of the LEDs. Then calibration of the sensors is required, during which a number of operations are performed on the device. To do this, select the appropriate mode from DJI Pilot and move the device in space according to a given scenario. The procedure takes less than a minute. After which you can proceed to the usual start, moving the remote control sticks down and gaining full control over the device.

For those who have picked up a quadcopter for the first time, the creators have provided a special mode for beginners. It provides for a reduction acceptable parameters flight (such as altitude, speed, etc.) in order to ensure the safety of the operator, those around him and the Phantom itself.

DJI Phantom 3 quadcopter camera

As mentioned earlier, the cameras differ between models. The Advanced version comes with a built-in SONY camera, which already guarantees pictures excellent quality. There are all the prerequisites for this. Light sensitivity f2.8. Images in HD and Full-HD are 1920x1080 and 1280x720, respectively, with a frame rate of 60 per second (changeable to 24, 25, 30, 48 and 50).

The Professional version camera with a 1/2.3-inch sensor shoots not only HD and Full-HD video, but also UHD - 2K and 4K in 4096x2160 or 3840x2160. 12.4 megapixel matrix.

Both save videos in mp4 and mov formats, and photos in jpeg and dng. Additional post-processing is no longer required, and changing the light parameters in the frame is available during shooting through the application. Shooting with a quadcopter at dusk gives passable quality with individual selection of ISO parameters from the range from 100 to 3200 for video and 1600 for photos. The usual white rubber dampers are responsible for the absence of vibration. The viewing angle is adjustable with the gimbal within +30 / -90 degrees. The field of view of the lens is 94 degrees.

The photo is taken taking into account autoexposure. Serial shooting of 3, 5 and 7 frames in a series is allowed. Saving data on a card from the kit with a capacity of 16 GB, which can be replaced with a more capacious equivalent up to 64 GB inclusive with a class of at least 10.

Video broadcast using proprietary DJI Lightbridge technology. Repeated viewing of the footage is now available using the corresponding button on the remote control without moving the multicopter to the launch site.

Battery 3 Phantoms

In the new modification it has undergone changes. Despite the same flight duration, it has a larger capacity. Now the Phantom battery is 4-cell. Its capacity is 4480 mAh. He also received updated contacts. It is still lithium-polymer, however, the voltage gives an increased 15.2 V. The battery of the control equipment of the DJI Phantom 3 quadcopter has also undergone changes. Now it is built-in with a capacity of 600 mAh. Although the charger has 2 outputs for both simultaneously, the manufacturer recommends charging them separately to avoid overloading.

Phantom 3 quadcopter equipment

The delivery set includes the aircraft itself in an already assembled state, with the exception of the propellers and battery. The screws, like all predecessors in the line, are tightened 2 - clockwise, 2 - counterclockwise according to the corresponding marks on the body. The gimbal camera differs depending on the configuration, as described above. In addition, the kit includes a control panel, released specifically for the third version, but it is worth noting that equipment from Inspire 1 is also suitable for controlling the device.

This time the charger is suitable for both the quadcopter and the control equipment, which greatly simplifies the operation process. The kit also traditionally includes a repair kit and a cord for updating software and device settings.

DJI Phantom 3 Advanced is an advanced drone with a set of new modern features and software tricks, allowing you to fly over long distances and conduct high-quality aerial video. IN this review We will look at the main characteristics of this device, how it works and what basic capabilities it provides.

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The Phantom 3 Advanced quadcopter was released along with the DJI Phantom 3 Standart and Professional models. It differs from the last device essentially only in its camera capabilities. But in comparison with the Standard version, there are much more differences. Firstly, the P3 Advanced has functions such as follow me, flight along a given route, flight around a point of interest. Secondly, Advanced has a greater flight range from the remote control - 2 km and has Lightbridge technology, which allows you to transmit video from the flight in real time to the operator’s smartphone screen. The difference here is that in Advanced, communication with the remote control and smartphone occurs through USB cable, and with Standard it is carried out via Wi-Fi. Thirdly, automation systems have been improved here. So, the operator can now configure his copter for automatic takeoff and landing. Another very important difference from the Phantom 3 Standart is the presence of a high-quality optical positioning system, which will help you use the copter indoors or outdoors when flying at low altitude. Compared to the Standard and Professional versions, the P3Advanced has a less advanced camera that shoots in HD resolution (Standard has 2.7K, and Professional has 4K).

Contents of delivery

Let us immediately note that the device comes in an RTF package, that is, the box already contains everything you need for the flight

• DJI Phantom 3 Advanced quadcopter
• Li-ion battery
• Remote controller remote control
• Charger
• Set of spare propellers – 8 pcs.
• USB cable
• Camcorder
• Gimbal
• Holder for smartphone or tablet
• Rubber shock absorbers – 4 pcs.
• Landing pads – 4 pcs.
• Screwdriver
• User manual
• Warranty card.

The design of the P3 Advanced is practically no different from all DJI Phantom copters. White plastic case, durable construction, securely hidden electronics, quality screws. The only difference is the color of the stickers on the blades. For this device they are gray. These stickers serve to correctly orient the device in space. The P3 Advanced's video camera has a more laconic appearance and is smaller in size than previous models. It fits securely into the gimbal at the bottom of the drone. The remote control has two main sticks for controlling movement, a power button and an autopilot button. A holder for a smartphone or tablet with adjustable hinges is very easily attached to the remote control.

Specifications

• Flight range – 2 km
• Maximum flight altitude – up to 6 km
• Flight speed – 16 m/s
• Maximum vertical lift speed - 5 m/s
• Descent speed - 3 m/s
• Operating time on one charge – 23 minutes
• Battery: Li-Ion, 4480 mAh
• Weight – 1.2 kg
• Size (diagonal) – 59 cm
• Video camera: HD video resolution (1080p, 60 frames per second), photo – 12 MP (Raw, JPEG), viewing angle 94 °
• Remote control – 4 channel, frequency 2.4 GHz
• Navigation - GPS, GLONASS
• Sensors – gyroscope, accelerometer, ultrasonic sensor, height sensor.

Operating principle/capabilities

After the copter is fully assembled, you need to turn on the remote control by double pressing the power button. After this, the device will begin to carry out diagnostics and will then be ready for flight.

If you are flying outdoors, you will need to calibrate your compass. This is easy to do in the DJI Pilot or GO app. Thus, the device will be able to return to the take-off point.
To lift the device into the air, you need to move the sticks on the control panel to the center and down. After the propellers start spinning, you need to raise the left stick to take off. The copter will take off and freeze when it reaches a certain altitude. The control principle itself is surprising in its simplicity and ease. The copter has excellent responsiveness to user commands.

Autonomous piloting technology allows the user not to worry about flight safety, but to concentrate entirely on video shooting. By synchronizing your smartphone or tablet with the copter, you can enjoy live video broadcasting in 720p resolution. The camera, securely mounted in a three-axis gimbal, shoots video in 1080p resolution, 60 fps. Thanks to the gimbal, the camera can be rotated 120 degrees. The footage is automatically saved to the memory card. The video quality is impressive.

The DJI Pilot app allows for actions such as sampling the best personnel using a video editor, live broadcast of the flight on YouTube channel, efficient camera control, flight control.

This drone also has a FailSafe mode, which is used when the batteries are discharged to a certain level or the signal from the remote control is lost. Then the copter safely returns to the launch site and lands.

The most powerful engines provide high quality flight regardless of weather conditions. The speed of the motors can be adjusted using the remote control.
The copter is also equipped with an optical positioning system. This will help you use it indoors or in open areas at low altitudes. Thanks to optical sensors, the copter accurately determines its position in the air and flies from one point to another absolutely safely.

You can also activate the following function in the application, and the copter will follow the pilot at all times.

DJI Phantom 3 Advanced also boasts another new feature called Point of Interest. Using this function, you can fix the camera on a single object, regardless of the control of the quadcopter.

The total flight time of the P3 Advanced is 23 minutes. This is quite enough to fly over an area within a radius of 2 km and shoot high-quality video material.

To land, you need to press the button in the application with an arrow pointing down, or by pressing down the left stick. The device lands quite smoothly on its supports. After this, the engines are automatically switched off.

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The DJI Phantom 3 Advanced quadcopter, announced about a year ago, became the third model in the famous series of the Chinese manufacturer DJI Innovations. The announcements of this gadget were full of loud...

The DJI Phantom 3 Advanced quadcopter, announced about a year ago, became the third model in the famous series of the Chinese manufacturer DJI Innovations. The announcements of this gadget were full of loud statements that this quadric will definitely adapt to your lifestyle, that it is unique in its kind and will be a worthy acquisition for the whole family. In this review we will try to figure out whether this is actually true.

Instructions in Russian for the DJI Phantom Advanced quadcopter

If you are a meticulous pedant and launch new drones exclusively according to the rules from the manufacturer, then it will be useful for you to read the operating instructions for this drone in ours, dedicated to instructions for all radio-controlled aircraft.

DJI Phantom 3: differences between Advanced and Professional

“Phantoms”-3 went on sale in three versions at once - Standard, Advanced and Professional. A layman will not be able to visually figure out “who is who”. However, even an avid drone pilot will only be able to do this by looking at the colors of the stickers on the body: red, silver and gold.

The first variation is much simpler than its brothers in all respects - in fact, it is an improved Phantom 2 Vision+, the purchase of which lost all meaning (including financially) after the announcement of the Standard. In the variation of the third generation model, a lot is borrowed from the second, take, for example, the remote control and the camera. Therefore, considering the features of the Advanced version, there is no reason to compare it with the Standard version.

There is only one difference between the other two Phantoms - the camera capabilities. Unlike the improved Phantom, Professional version Capable of shooting video in the new 4K format. The maximum resolution for “Advanced” is FullHD. The camera is almost identical in functionality to the one that comes with the DJI Inspire 1. In all other respects, the cameras, like the quadcopters themselves, are identical.

Although, if you really find fault, you can find differences in charger: for DJI Phantom 3 Advanced it is 57 watts, and for Professional it is 100 watts, which contributes to more fast charging batteries. Well, in price, of course! For the professional version (and, in fact, for the ability to receive content in 4K) you will have to pay $250 more. Actually, this is where the differences end.

What's the difference between DJI and Advanced?

When the leader in the production of quad aircraft, DJI, announced the third series of its copters in 2015, users knew only about two models: Advanced and Professional. The public, by that time already accustomed to the endless upgrades of the second model, was pleasantly surprised by the technical capabilities of these aircraft.

Almost simultaneously with this, information leaked to the network that the company was going to wind down the production of the second Phantoms, and instead of them, users would be offered another model - Phantom 3 Standard. The presentation of this model took place a little later in the same year.

A slightly paradoxical situation arose when the drone model, released later than its “cool” predecessors, turned out to be less equipped in technical and functional terms, representing an improved second model of the Phantom.

What first of all catches your eye during a quick comparison of Standard and Advance? The color of the stickers on the rays. Standard's are red, while Advanst's are silver. By the way, the Professional model has golden stickers. The Standard is also inferior in size. Its length is 59 centimeters, versus 68.9 centimeters for the Advanced.

Charging the battery is also not in favor of the “red” drone. To fill its tank with fuel to capacity, you need to wait about 1.5 hours, since its charger has a rating of 57 watts, while older models have a rating of 100 watts. This affects the charging speed of the device.

For the Standard version flight range with video broadcast does not exceed one kilometer. The highest barrier is 500 meters. The advanced model rises to the same 500 meters, but the range of the control panel is twice as large. The only difference here is in the signal transmission systems. If Standard, like its direct predecessor Phantom 2, uses the usual Wi-Fi channel, then Advanced broadcasts a live picture using a specially developed Light Bridge system. This allows you to transmit live video not only further, but also more stable.

The most obvious difference lies in the characteristics of the video cameras. installed on the boards of drones. The standard can shoot in a resolution of 2704 x 1520 pixels, or, as this quality is commonly called today - 2.7K. The camera also has 12 million pixels for taking photos. And a fairly good ISO range (photosensitivity) - from 100 to 1600 when shooting photos, 100-3200 for shooting video footage. Video streaming speed is 40 megabits per second. In fact, the Advanst version has the same performance, but data transfer is 20 megabits more.

The functional difference is that the Standard version does not have the ability to shoot an object, focusing the camera’s attention on it. The pilot simply directs the drone in any direction relative to the object being filmed, and the video camera does not take its eye off it at that moment. As you might guess, the Advanced version has such a function, called “Fixation Point”.

Finally, the cost of the Standard is 30% lower than the Advance, which makes it more affordable for beginner copter pilots. Moreover, today, with the advent of such models as Phantom 4 and Mavik Pro, third models will become cheaper faster.

Prices for the line of third Phantoms in Russia and China

Due to the appearance on the market of new and quite competitive quad aircraft from other manufacturing companies and the release of such models as Phantom 4 and , the cost of all models of the third Phantoms has dropped significantly.

Yandex Market data at the end of December 2016:

• DJI Phantom 3 Standard — 38,910 rubles;
• DJI Phanotm 3 Advanced - 65,980 rubles;
• — 70,110 rubles.

Prices for the third Phantoms on Aliexpress:

• DJI Phantom 3 Standard — 29,860 rubles;
• DJI Phanotm 3 Advanced - 44,887 rubles;
• — 51,309 rubles.

A comparison of prices in these two markets shows that if you purchase a third Phantom in Russia, then it will be better for the user to save up some money and immediately purchase the Professional model, since it is only 5-6 thousand more expensive than the Advance version. While on aliexpress the difference between them reaches almost 10,000 rubles.

However, all Phantoms in China are much cheaper than in Russia. For more than 50 thousand you can buy Professional there, while in Russia this money is not enough even for Advanced.

About operating and charging time

One of the advantages of DJI products is the reliability of all devices without exception. Therefore, increased demands are placed on the battery and its operation in flight.

The third generation of Phantoms received smart batteries that are equipped with their own controllers. And it seemed like what was so unique about it? Almost all modern smartphones have a similar solution. But there is one significant point: the Phantom 3 batteries hold their maximum charge level, because a voltage drop is very fraught with the crash of the copter itself, and the developer could not allow this.

The batteries are charged outside the quadcopter. The charge lasts for 23 minutes, which turns out to be practically 20-21. Charging time for Advanced is one and a half hours, for Professional - about an hour. For convenience, the batteries are equipped with indicators: if there is a steady light when pressed, then everything is fine, if it blinks, recharging is required.

It will not be possible to charge the battery immediately after the flight: it overheats very much, which is manifested by all four indicators blinking when trying to charge it. It will take about half an hour for it to cool completely. This protection implemented to prevent resource corruption.

At the same time, the charge of the control panel will be enough for five flights. It charges within almost five hours. The DJI Phantom 3 charger has another cord for charging the remote control. This point makes many users tempted to charge both at the same time. But the instructions for the copter strictly prohibit this.

Charger is one of the key accessories of this aircraft. The device, with a power of 17.4 Volts and a voltage of 100 Watts, can charge the battery in one to an hour and a half. It is equally suitable for the Advance and Professional versions. The cost of charging is 4000 rubles.

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Copter control modes

DJI Phantom 3 Advanced has three control modes, which can be activated directly from the remote control:

• positioning (P-Mode) is the default mode, includes both GLONASS data and a fairly competent built-in visual positioning system;
• altitude (A-Mode) does not use either visual positioning or GPS data, but only a barometer, but in this mode the quad quickly gains altitude and lands;
• autopilot (F-Mode) is a mode that uses an attitude control system, which should be enabled separately in the settings. The movement of the quad in this mode is carried out in a straight line relative to the operator, regardless of the angle of rotation and where his “nose” is looking.

The latest versions of the software (DJI Pilot and DJI Go) allow the quadcopter to follow an object at some distance (the “Follow Me” function), hover at specified points, and also include a number of other equally successful and useful options.

Here's a translated tutorial video from DJI that walks you through one of the DJI GO app's smart flight modes, Follow me. After watching the video instructions, you will learn how to enable and most effectively use this mode.

Flight characteristics

A couple of flights on the Phantom Advanced will be enough to more or less get used to its controls and understand what's what. The device can withstand even strong windy weather, but in the rain it is better to refrain from starting it up.

The maximum speed that all representatives of the third generation of Phantoms develop is 16 meters per second (landing at a speed of three meters per second, take-off speed up to five). The quadcopter is capable of flying over decent distances (flight range up to two kilometers). This will allow you to capture a panoramic view of the area for many kilometers around. The flight “ceiling” is an altitude of 500 meters, but by default the manufacturer sets a limit of one hundred meters. At the same time, the copter’s memory contains a constantly updated list of places where flying and filming is prohibited.

Please note that in city conditions, your flight range can be very significantly reduced, especially if it is Moscow. The frequency range is very crowded, so you have to count on somewhere around five hundred meters instead of a couple of kilometers.

Calibration, even if the device insists on it, is not required - earlier (in previous generations) this measure was critical, but now it is not. Although, if you fly in an area where there are a lot of iron objects and structures, it may become difficult to control and the compass may become confused.