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Gimbal-Stabilized 4K / 12MP Camera, Visual Sensor for Obstacle Avoidance, Streamlined Shell / Magnesium Unibody
Top Speed of 44.7mph in Sport Mode, Maximum Control Range of 3.1 Miles, Visual Tracking of Moving Subject
Up to 32.8' Vision Positioning Altitude, TapFly - Fly With a Tap of the Finger
Avoids Obstacles When Returning Home, Up to 28 Minutes Flying Time
In the Box: Aircraft Body 1, Remote Controller 1, Propeller Pairs 4, Intelligent Flight, Battery 1, Battery Charger 1, Power Cable 1, Manuals, Gimbal Clamp 1, USB OTG Cable 1, Micro USB Cable 1, Micro SD Card 116GB), Carrying Case 1

Description

A sleek new design with magnesium unibody construction, obstacle avoidance sensor, dynamic range enhancing video modes, and a two-point-of-contact gimbal mount are just some the features DJI have introduced with the Phantom 4 Quadcopter. Thanks to improvements in efficiency as well as its intelligent power management system, the quadcopter boasts up to 28 minutes flying time. Its camera shoots DCI 4K (4096 x 2160) video at 24/25 fps and UHD 4K (3480 x 2160) at up to 30 fps. There is also a 120 fps mode in 1080p resolution for slow-motion effects. The camera will also take 12MP still photos in either DNG RAW or JPEG, with single shot, HDR, burst, and time-lapse modes to choose from.

Computerized flight control is nothing new, but the Phantom 4 is the first Phantom to be given a pair of eyes. Among other features, these front-facing visual sensors enable obstacle avoidance during automatic return home and allow it to track a subject. It also features Vision Position, a carryover from the Phantom 3 Professional and Advanced, which provides navigation for times when GPS is unavailable and the quadcopter is close to the ground.

One area where fixed-wing planes have traditionally held an advantage over multi-rotors is performance. The Phantom 4 aims to shake off this stigma. With its Sport Mode, the quadcopter can achieve a top speed of 44.7mph. That's enough speed to take to the races or follow fast-moving subjects, such as a vehicle or skier hurling down the slopes. Since you may need to slow down in a hurry, Active Braking brings to the quadcopter to a halt much faster than drag alone otherwise would.